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☝️ Core principles haven’t changed

Telegram founder Pavel Durov clarifies the changes in the messenger's privacy policy, emphasizing that there have been no significant differences in the platform's operation.

→ He notes that back in 2018, Telegram has been providing information such as IP addresses and phone numbers to law enforcement agencies in a number of countries when it comes to dangerous criminals.

→ Pavel Durov adds that Telegram has always handed over data only after receiving properly filed requests related to serious crimes. The number of approved requests can be found through a special bot.

→ Telegram recently updated its privacy policy to eliminate confusion among users from different countries. But the messenger has not changed its principles: the company is committed to complying with laws, as long as they do not contradict the values of freedom and privacy.

According to Pavel Durov, Telegram protects activists and ordinary users from abuse by authorities and corporations, but it also prevents criminals from evading justice.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2 with no plans for a replacement:
→ durovscode.com/4684

Sony unveils redesigned LinkBuds for improved comfort and sound quality:
→ durovscode.com/4685

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🧠 Major medical milestone

The possibility of controlling Apple devices like the Vision Pro with just brain signals is closer to reality, as Synchron's→ non-invasive brain-computer interface has reached a one-year milestone without causing serious adverse effects in patients.

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

Meta remains silent on whether Ray-Ban smart glasses photos are used to train AI:
→ durovscode.com/4682

Reddit's new policy makes sitewide protests nearly impossible:
→ durovscode.com/4683

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🐜 Inexpensive yet efficient

Raspberry Pi and Sony have launched a $70 AI-powered camera module, compatible with all Raspberry Pi microcomputers, that enables easy development → of “edge AI solutions that process visual data” without the need for additional accelerators or GPUs.

AI-based image processing is becoming an attractive tool for developers around the world.

Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton

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🏠 New smart display from Apple

Apple is reportedly set to launch an iPad-like smart home device → next year, featuring homeOS, AI integration, and smart home control capabilities.

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It's Monday! And the news is:

YouTube blocks videos from major artists amid dispute with SESAC:
→ durovscode.com/4680

Fidelity cuts X’s valuation by 79% since Musk acquisition:
→ durovscode.com/4681

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📇 First-ever case

A groundbreaking stem cell procedure successfully reversed → Type 1 diabetes in a woman, enabling her to produce insulin naturally without injections.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

OpenAI plans price increase for ChatGPT subscriptions:
→ durovscode.com/4678

Apple withdraws from OpenAI investment talks amid new funding round:
→ durovscode.com/4679

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😧 Up to 600 million passwords

Meta → fined $102 million for storing user passwords in easily readable format.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

Samsung unveils Galaxy S24 FE with AI features at a lower price, new tablets, and Galaxy Watch LTE:
→ durovscode.com/4676

Microsoft to launch unified Xbox app with 'Game Pass' on iPhone:
→ durovscode.com/4677

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🕶️ Orion: Meta’s Most Advanced AR Glasses Yet

Meta recently introduced Orion →, its first true AR glasses. Orion combines digital and physical worlds. Unlike other AR glasses, Orion looks and feels like real glasses with transparent lenses, allowing users to see others' eyes and expressions.

The glasses feature cutting-edge Micro LED projectors that display holographic content in front of your eyes. They are made from silicon carbide, a durable, lightweight material with an ultrahigh index of refraction, allowing for a wider field of view, reaching 70 degrees—larger than similar AR devices. Weighing just 98 grams, Orion is lightweight but packed with advanced technology.

With Meta AI built-in, Orion can understand the user's surroundings and assist with tasks such as offering recipe suggestions or managing calendars. However, Orion is not available for sale yet, as Meta continues to refine the technology before it reaches consumers.

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🎮 Meta Unveils Quest 3S: Affordable Mixed Reality

At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Meta Quest 3S, the company’s most affordable mixed reality headset, starting at $299.99.

The Quest 3S → shares many of the same features as the Quest 3, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, full-color passthrough vision, and Touch Plus controllers.

It even boasts a longer battery life — 2.5 hours compared to 2.2 for the Quest 3. With improved spatial audio, better support for 2D apps like YouTube and Instagram, and Meta’s Horizon OS, the Quest 3S delivers a high-quality experience at a much lower price point. Preorders are now open, and the device ships on October 15th.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

𝕏 releases first full transparency report since Musk's takeover:
→ durovscode.com/4674

Mozilla faces a privacy complaint over Firefox's default tracking feature:
→ durovscode.com/4675

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💫 The “holy grail” of spaceflight

Radian Aerospace → has completed ground tests of its prototype space plane, moving closer to developing a reusable space plane that eliminates the need for a launch vehicle by taking off and landing like a conventional aircraft.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Nvidia alums secure $21.5M for Vsim to revolutionize robotics simulation tech:
→ durovscode.com/4672

OpenAI launches Advanced Voice Mode with new voices and design:
→ durovscode.com/4673

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🍭 Shortcut to mastery

Logitech → launches the MX Creative Console, a customizable tool designed to enhance video and image production workflows.

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

𝕏 changes blocking policy: users you've blocked can now see your public posts:
→ durovscode.com/4670

OpenAI's press account hacked to promote cryptocurrency scam:
→ durovscode.com/4671

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👁 Telegram Search

Pavel Durov informed → that over the past few weeks a special team of moderators with the help of AI has made Telegram search “much safer.” All identified problematic content is no longer available.

Users can now report any remaining illegal material through the @SearchReport bot.

To further deter misuse, Telegram has updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate our rules can be disclosed to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests.

These actions are aimed at protecting the integrity of Telegram for its nearly one billion users.

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🛒 Flying Cart: The Future of Grocery Runs

Shopping just became an engaging experience with the Palletrone →, a flying cart (pallet + drone) designed for human-robot interaction-based aerial cargo transportation. This airborne cart adjusts its movement based on your touch, flying smoothly as it carries your groceries—even if they’re unevenly loaded.

Equipped with rotating propellers, the Palletrone ensures smooth movement in all directions without tilting. It can carry up to 3 kilograms of cargo, though it’s still not quite powerful enough for large grocery bags.

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