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Week Summary
Technology
  • Earth has captured a temporary 'second moon,' a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will orbit until November 2024.
  • Research indicates that larger AI chatbots are increasingly prone to generating incorrect answers, raising concerns about their reliability.
  • Meta's Chief Technical Officer discussed advancements in AR and VR technologies, particularly focusing on the Orion AR glasses.
  • The author reflects on their experience with Rust, proposing several changes to improve the language's usability and safety features.
  • The Tor Project and Tails OS have merged to enhance their efforts in promoting online anonymity and privacy.
  • OpenAI is undergoing leadership changes, with key executives departing amid discussions about restructuring and the company's future direction.
  • Git-absorb
  • The concept of critical mass explains how significant changes occur when a threshold of acceptance is reached, impacting technology and society.
  • WordPress.org has banned WP Engine from accessing its resources due to ongoing legal disputes, raising concerns about security for WP Engine customers.
  • PostgreSQL 17
  • Hotwire Native is a web-first framework that simplifies mobile app development, allowing developers to reuse HTML and CSS across platforms.
  • Radian Aerospace is progressing on a reusable space plane, completing ground tests and aiming for full-scale flights by 2028.
  • A groundbreaking diabetes treatment using reprogrammed stem cells has enabled a patient to produce insulin independently for over a year.
  • Apple is developing a new home accessory that combines features of the iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod, expected to launch in 2025.
  • SpaceX's Starlink service is set to surpass 4 million subscribers, reflecting rapid growth and significant revenue projections.
  • TinyJS is a lightweight JavaScript library that simplifies dynamic HTML element creation and DOM manipulation for developers.
  • Aave offers high APY for USDC lending, driven by strong borrowing demand.

    Aave's high APY of over 17% for lending USDC is driven by strong demand to borrow USDC. Using Aave requires depositing collateral (like ETH), borrowing against it, and paying interest, which is distributed to lenders. Aave is managed by blockchain smart contracts for transparency and reduced risk.

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  • Aave plans to launch its own blockchain post V4 upgrade.

    Aave Founder Stani Kulechov hinted at the launch of the Aave Network, a new Layer 2, after the launch of Aave V4.

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  • The evolving relationship between stablecoin issuers and lending protocols signifies a closer alignment and market structure change.

    Stablecoin issuers and lending protocols have a symbiotic relationship that has been increasingly closer aligned. Stablecoin issuers like MakerDAO are lending protocols through their collateralization, and lending protocols like Aave are arguably a specific type of stablecoin issuer. The specialization of lending protocols has changed the market structure, and stablecoin lenders will become the primary users of lending platforms.

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  • Aave proposes significant upgrades including a slashing-free staking module and the introduction of "Anti-GHO" ERC20 token.

    Leveraging the introduction of Umbrella, Aave has proposed significant upgrades to enhance $AAVE's role in the ecosystem. Key updates include automating secondary liquidity management, transitioning the safety module to a slashing-free staking module, and introducing the "Anti-GHO" ERC20 token. These changes aim to increase efficiency, generate new revenue sources, and improve protocol coverage at controlled costs.

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Month Summary
Technology
  • OpenAI is considering a new subscription model for its upcoming AI product, Strawberry, while also restructuring for better financial backing.
  • Telegram founder
  • The startup landscape is shifting towards more tech-intensive ventures, with a focus on specialized research and higher capital requirements.
  • Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its second flight, testing new systems for future supersonic travel.
  • announced the uncrewed return of Boeing's Starliner, with future crewed missions planned for 2025.
  • OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to compete with Google Search by providing AI-driven information retrieval, though it currently faces accuracy issues.
  • Tesla is preparing to unveil its autonomous robotaxi technology at an event in Los Angeles, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving full autonomy.
  • The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia for potential antitrust violations related to its AI chip market dominance.
  • Apple plans to use OLED screens in all iPhone 16 models, moving away from Japanese suppliers and introducing new AI features.
  • Amazon S3 has introduced conditional writes to prevent overwriting existing objects, simplifying data updates for developers.
  • Chinese scientists have developed a hydrogel that shows promise in treating osteoarthritis by restoring cartilage lubrication.
  • Nvidia's CEO is working to position the Nvidia as a comprehensive provider for data center needs, amidst growing competition from AMD and Intel.
  • OpenAI
  • Nvidia Blackwell
  • Amazon is set to release a revamped Alexa voice assistant in October, powered by AI models from Anthropic's Claude, and will be offered as a paid subscription service.