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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.
  • Metaplex launches Core, a new NFT standard on Solana, to simplify minting and enhance functionality.

    Metaplex has launched a new standard for NFTs on Solana named Core. Designed to reduce complexity and minting costs, Core enables data to be stored in a single on-chain account. It also introduces a plugin system that allows users to extend Core asset functionality. The launch coincides with the announcement that 50% of all protocol fees will be used to purchase MPLX to decentralize the Metaplex protocol further.

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    MetaplexCoreUSNFT
    Tuesday, March 26, 2024
  • Munchables NFT game recovers $62 million after exploit.

    NFT game Munchables, built on Blast, an Ethereum L2 network, experienced an exploit by a North Korean hacker, losing $62 million in the process. The Blast team was able to recover the stolen funds.

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    Munchables
    Blast
    NFT
    Security
  • CryptoPunk #5822 sold in private sale, previously priced at 8K ETH (~$23.7M).

    CryptoPunk #5822 was recently sold in a private sale, though the price remains undisclosed - the Punk previously sold for 8K ETH (~$23.7M) in February 2022.

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    CryptoPunk #5822
    NFT
    Cryptocurrency
  • OpenSea receives Wells Notice from SEC, labeling NFTs as 'securities'.

    NFT marketplace OpenSea has received a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating the regulator's interest in pursuing enforcement action against the company. Considering NFTs as securities significantly expands the SEC's regulatory power in the crypto space. OpenSea's CEO has vowed to fight the notice and pledged $5 million to support NFT creators and developers who may face similar scrutiny.

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    OpenSea
    NFT
    United States
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.