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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.

Tutorial on building offline-first apps with Expo & Legend State.
Legend State is a React state management library optimized for offline-first persistence. Expo is a React Native mobile app development framework. Offline-first applications have challenges like conflict resolution to deal with. This tutorial walks readers through how to deal with offline sync, offline conflicts, real-time collaboration, and other common offline-first challenges.
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Expo Legend State offline-first applications
Monday, March 4, 2024
Synchronizing Reactive Local-First Applications with TinyBase and Expo
Synchronizing reactive local-first applications involves a strategic approach to ensure that data remains consistent and up-to-date across different environments. This process is essential for applications that prioritize user experience by allowing offline access and local data storage while still needing to sync with a central server or other devices when connectivity is available. TinyBase is a framework that can facilitate this synchronization process. It provides tools and documentation to help developers implement local-first strategies effectively. By leveraging TinyBase, developers can create applications that maintain a reactive state, meaning that any changes made locally are immediately reflected in the user interface, enhancing the overall user experience. The Expo platform offers a variety of resources for developers looking to build and deploy applications. It includes tools like Expo CLI and Expo Go, which streamline the development process and allow for easy testing and deployment of applications. The Expo Dashboard serves as a central hub for managing projects, while the community resources, such as Discord and job boards, foster collaboration and support among developers. In addition to technical resources, Expo emphasizes the importance of legal and compliance considerations. They provide clear guidelines on terms of service, privacy policies, and community standards to ensure that developers are informed and compliant with regulations. Overall, the integration of local-first principles with tools like TinyBase and the support provided by platforms like Expo creates a robust environment for developing modern applications that prioritize user experience and data integrity.
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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.