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It's Monday! And the news is:

SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years:
→ durovscode.com/4668

iPhone 16 Pro users report touchscreen issues:
→ durovscode.com/4669

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⌨ Retro Keycaps

8BitDo → is now selling a $49.99 set of NES-themed keycaps, which includes 165 keys designed for various keyboard layouts, including those with number pads.

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It's Sunday! And the news is:

Jony Ive confirms collaboration with OpenAI on AI hardware project:
→ durovscode.com/4666

OpenAI staffers reportedly 'taken aback' by potential logo rebranding:
→ durovscode.com/4667

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⏯ А "less interruptive" experience

YouTube has officially → announced that ads will now be displayed on users' pause screens.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

Qualcomm explores potential acquisition of Intel:
→ durovscode.com/4664

Microsoft aims to reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant for AI infrastructure:
→ durovscode.com/4665

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🪙 A notable expansion

SIX Group, the operator of the Swiss stock exchange, is exploring the possibility → of launching a cryptocurrency trading platform in Europe.

Crypto has become more and more a recognised asset class.

Bjørn Sibbern, global head of exchanges at SIX Group

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It's Friday! And the news is:

Sony unveils 30th anniversary PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles inspired by the PS1:
→ durovscode.com/4662

Xiaomi announces global launch of foldable Mix Flip as it briefly overtakes Apple:
→ durovscode.com/4663

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🚕 It's fast&easy

Abu Dhabi launches a taxi booking service through the Yango app, allowing users to quickly find and easily book taxes. The service → is designed to improve transportation efficiency and support the emirate's sustainable development goals.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

Neuralink's Blindsight implant gains FDA ‘breakthrough device’ status:
→ durovscode.com/4660

LinkedIn opts users into AI model training without explicit consent:
→ durovscode.com/4661

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🌠 First time since 2021

Xiaomi → surpassed Apple to become the world's second-largest smartphone brand in August, according to Counterpoint Research.

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🕶️ Snap’s New AR Spectacles: Big, Bold, and Still Not for You

Snap has officially launched the fifth generation of its Spectacles → AR glasses, marking a major leap forward in AR technology. The new Spectacles are designed with a larger field of view, advanced hand tracking, and voice control, powered by the newly introduced Snap OS. This allows users to interact with AR content and even collaborate with others in real-time using the same AR experiences.

The glasses also connect to Snapchat, enabling users to "paint" their surroundings with AR effects, browse 3D assets, or engage with Snap’s MyAI assistant.

Although the glasses are not yet available to consumers, developers can subscribe for $99 a month to build AR applications using the device.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Apple pauses iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro after bricking complaints:
→ durovscode.com/4657

Apple brings wireless restoration to iPhone 16 in iOS 18 update:
→ durovscode.com/4658

Discord introduces end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls:
→ durovscode.com/4659

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🇦🇪 Following a $1.5 billion deal earlier this year

Microsoft and UAE-based tech firm G42 are deepening their partnership → with the creation of two AI centers in Abu Dhabi.

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

OpenAI launches independent safety board with power to delay model releases:
→ durovscode.com/4655

Apple leaks next-gen Mac mini with 5 USB-C ports:
→ durovscode.com/4656

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💰 $30.95 million per employee

OnlyFans has become the leader in revenue per employee among major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Netflix, according to a report → from Yahoo Finance.

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It's Monday! And the news is:

Instagram may soon let users share comments to Threads:
→ durovscode.com/4653

Apple raises battery replacement fees for iPhone 16 Pro models:
→ durovscode.com/4654

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