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Helium eyes energy sector with ‘virtual power plant’ network
Last week, the Helium Foundation said in a somewhat-cryptic blog post that it would be unveiling new proposals for “subnetworks” that go “beyond wireless.” Guesses as to what these subnetworks would be flooded in, ranging from proof-of-location to decentralized compute. Read more
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Telegram Game ‘Notcoin’ Launches Accelerator to Support TON Apps
Viral Telegram game Notcoin, in partnership with DeFi platform 1inch and on-chain attestation protocol Sign, announced Wednesday the launch of Triangle, a new accelerator program aimed at supporting developers building on the Telegram messaging platform and The Open Network (TON). Read more
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Xiaomi’s Autonomous Dark Factory
Xiaomi’s groundbreaking “dark factory” in Beijing represents a significant leap in automated manufacturing, capable of producing 60 smartphones per minute without human intervention. As reported by Gizmochina, this fully automated facility operates 24/7, leveraging advanced robotics and AI to achieve unprecedented efficiency in smartphone production. Read more
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Nothing’s CMF Big Launch Day
Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has launched a new lineup of affordable tech products, including the modular CMF Phone 1, CMF Watch Pro 2, and CMF Buds Pro 2. As reported by Hypebeast, Cnet, and others, the July 8, 2024 release showcases CMF’s focus on stylish, customizable devices at budget-friendly prices. The Phone 1 starts at $199,… Read more
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If We’re Living in a Simulation, Can AI Help Set Us Free?
Are we living in a simulation? Roman Yampolskiy, a noted AI safety researcher and author of “AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable,” is pretty sure we are. “I know never to say 100%, but [the chances of us living in a simulation are] pretty close to that,” he told Lex Fridman during a recent interview for Fridman’s… Read more
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AI Reads Images from Thoughts
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have enabled researchers to reconstruct images from human brain activity, effectively “reading” visual thoughts. This groundbreaking technology combines sophisticated AI models with neuroimaging techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to interpret and recreate visual experiences based on brain scans. While still in early stages, this intersection of neuroscience and… Read more
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OpenAI did not reveal security breach in 2023
OpenAI experienced a security breach in 2023 but did not disclose the incident outside the company, the New York Times reported on July 4. Read more
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Meta’s Threads Surpasses 175M Active Users
Meta’s social media platform Threads has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 175 million monthly active users less than a year after its launch. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this achievement on July 3, 2024, highlighting Threads’ rapid growth as it positions itself as a major competitor to X (formerly Twitter) in the microblogging space. Read more
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China’s Brain-Computer Interface Plans
China is rapidly advancing its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to become a global leader in this cutting-edge field. The country’s ambitious plans encompass standardization efforts, research and development initiatives, and strategic industrial growth, with a focus on both medical and non-medical applications of BCI technology. Read more
