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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.
  • Kamala Harris's campaign team rapidly developed a new brand and logo for her presidential campaign.

    Kamala Harris's design team created a new brand for her presidential campaign, including a logo, ads, print collateral, and a website, in just 26 hours after Joe Biden decided not to seek reelection. The final "Harris for President" logo, which resembles Biden's with a seriffed "for" in Frame Italic, was swiftly approved by her campaign leadership. Further brand evolution is expected once a running mate is chosen.

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  • Paradigm's poll shows Democrats' growing support for crypto, influencing VP Harris's campaign.

    Paradigm recently polled registered Democrats, finding that there's been a strong shift within the party towards crypto. Embracing crypto could be crucial for VP Harris's campaign to regain support from some Democrats who are currently leaning towards Trump because of perceived hostility towards crypto by the Biden Administration. The poll reveals strong interest from Democrats in maintaining financial privacy and power.

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  • Justin Sun launches SunPump on TRON, Kamala Harris expected to continue crypto crackdown, and Robinhood earns more from crypto than equities.

    - Justin Sun announces SunPump, the first memecoin launch platform on TRON, aiming to innovate within the meme culture ecosystem. - Kamala Harris is expected to maintain a tough stance on crypto, continuing Biden's regulatory approach. - Robinhood's CEO reveals the firm now earns more revenue from crypto trading than equities, highlighting the growing importance of crypto in financial services.

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  • Kamala Harris rumored to consider Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary, sparking debate among politicians.

    According to Senate staffer rumors, Kamala Harris is considering making anti-crypto SEC Chair Gary Gensler the Treasury Secretary under her administration. Republican Senate staffers and politicians are against this nomination, and Democrats are split around crypto support. There has been no official statement from the Harris campaign.

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  • VP Kamala Harris supports policies for digital asset industry growth.

    Vice President Kamala Harris plans to support policies that promote the growth of the digital asset industry, according to her senior campaign adviser, Brian Nelson. This comes as the crypto sector pushes for more stable regulations, highlighting the importance of clear rules in the industry.

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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.