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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.
  • Bitcoin ETF trading volume surged in March, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading.

    Trading volume for Bitcoin ETFs exploded in March, almost tripling February’s $42.2 billion total. BlackRock and Fidelity’s products remain the most popular, with $18 billion and $10 billion in assets under management respectively. Grayscale’s trust-turned-ETF has seen $15 billion in total outflows, declining from about 619,000 BTC to 333,619 BTC.

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  • Vanguard appoints Salim Ramji, a Bitcoin-friendly former BlackRock ETF lead, as its new CEO.

    Investment management firm Vanguard has appointed Salim Ramji as its new CEO and board member. Ramji previously led BlackRock's global ETF department, overseeing the iShares spot Bitcoin ETF launch. Vanguard was previously anti-Bitcoin and did not allow brokerage account holders to buy Bitcoin ETFs as they thought the assets were too risky. Analysts are mixed on whether this hire will shift Vanguard's position on Bitcoin.

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  • Nearly 1,000 firms disclose Bitcoin ETF holdings, indicating strong market adoption.

    Nearly 1,000 firms hold spot Bitcoin ETFs less than a quarter after release.

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  • Growing interest in cryptocurrency among U.S. voters for the 2024 election.

    A Harris Poll survey conducted for Grayscale reveals a growing interest in cryptocurrency among U.S. voters as the 2024 election approaches. Nearly one-third of American voters are now more inclined to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies following the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. This shift is driven largely by macroeconomic factors like inflation, with many voters expecting or wanting to include crypto in their investment portfolios.

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  • Michigan State Pension Fund invests $6.6 million in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF.

    The State of Michigan Retirement System has invested $6.6 million in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, marking it as the second pension fund to invest in spot bitcoin ETFs, signaling a growing institutional interest in crypto assets. Previously, Wisconsin's investment board reported substantial holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, indicating a trend towards longer-term institutional investments in bitcoin.

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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.