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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.
  • Sony enters the crypto market by relaunching Whalefin exchange.

    Sony is set to relaunch the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Whalefin, which it acquired from Amber Group in 2023, marking its entry into the crypto market. Sony has begun engaging Web3, investing and incubating products with Astar Network mainly related to NFTs across gaming platforms.

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  • Sony launches Ethereum-based Layer 2 blockchain 'Soneium' for Web3 integration.

    Prominent Japanese electronics company Sony is launching its own Ethereum-based Layer 2, called Soneium. It is based on OP Stack technology and will be part of the Superchain Interoperability effort. The project aims to onboard existing Web3 users, and then integrate Sony products like Sony Bank, Music, and Pictures within two years.

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  • Sony launches public testnet for Soneium blockchain, an L2 based on Optimism, with a developer incubation program.

    Sony is launching a public testnet and a developer incubation program for its Soneium blockchain, an L2 based on Optimism.

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  • Sony Bank to launch Stable Yen on Sony's L2, Soneium, aiming for faster, cheaper money transfers.

    Sony Bank is planning to launch a Stable Yen on Sony's upcoming L2, Soneium. The experimental process to determine its legal status will last several months. The project's goal is to make money transfers faster and cheaper.

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  • Sony and Circle partner to integrate USDC on Soneium blockchain.

    Circle has partnered with Sony Block Solutions Labs to integrate Bridged USDC on the Soneium blockchain, enhancing its use as a primary token for secure, borderless transactions. This collaboration aims to empower creators in the digital economy, leveraging decentralized technologies to drive innovation and global accessibility on Soneium, a versatile Ethereum layer 2 platform.

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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.
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  • 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.