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Now OpenAI CEO Sam Altman w=
ants billions for AI chip fabs (3 minute read)
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is reportedly s=
eeking billions in capital to build out a network of AI chip fabs. The proj=
ect would fund the construction and operation of chip factories around the =
world to support the growing demand for neural network accelerators. It aim=
s to build enough assembly lines to ensure there is enough supply of AI pro=
cessors to meet demand. Altman has previously expressed concerns that there=
aren't enough processors to go around.
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Samsung=E2=80=99s smart rin=
g might signal the start of a new wearable era (3 minute read)
Samsung ended its Unpacked event with a=
tease of its Galaxy Ring. There were few details given onstage besides a f=
lashy reel of a sparkly ring with a few visible sensors on the inside of th=
e band. A Samsung spokesperson said that the ring was designed to empower p=
eople to manage their health by providing consistent and accurate tracking =
data. The rings will reportedly come in three finishes and in sizes up to 1=
3 and will be available later this year.
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Science & Futuristic Technology
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AlphaFold found thousands o=
f possible psychedelics. Will its predictions help drug discovery? (5 minut=
e read)
Researchers have used AlphaFold, a prot=
ein-structure-prediction tool, to identify hundreds of thousands of potenti=
al new psychedelics. The predictions show that AlphaFold can be used for fa=
st drug discovery, a process that can take years using conventional methods=
.. While some scientists are skeptical of the potential of the technology to=
change the field of drug discovery, there is evidence that the tool has st=
rong potential to help scientists find new drugs. Isomorphic Labs, DeepMind=
's drug-discovery spin-off, recently announced deals worth up to $2.9 billi=
on to hunt for drugs using machine-learning tools such as AlphaFold.
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NASA Reveals Incredible X-5=
9: A Unique, Experimental Supersonic Jet (2 minute read)
NASA's X-59 is a supersonic aircraft de=
signed to minimize the sonic boom it creates when it crosses the speed of s=
ound. It can fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound. The project, a joint effo=
rt with Lockheed Martin, aims to revolutionize air travel by producing a ne=
w generation of commercial jets that can travel faster than the speed of so=
und. A picture of the research aircraft is available in the article.
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Programming, Design & Data Science
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Tart (Website)
Tart is a virtualization toolset for bu=
ilding, running, and managing macOS and Linux virtual machines on Apple Sil=
icon. It uses Apple's own Virtualization.Framework for near-native performa=
nce. Tart can push/pull virtual machines from any OCI-compatible container =
registry. It easily integrates with any CI system.
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The Bun Shell (5 minute rea=
d)
The Bun Shell is a new experimental emb=
edded language and interpreter in Bun that allows developers to run cross-p=
latform shell scripts in JavaScript and TypeScript. It allows developers to=
use JavaScript variables in shell scripts. All template variables are esca=
ped for security. The Bun Shell works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is d=
esigned as a drop-in replacement for simple shell scripts.
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The Vision Pro=E2=80=99s fi=
rst killer app is the web, whether Apple likes it or not (7 minute read)
It's increasingly clear that the early =
success of the Vision Pro will depend on Safari. The open web is Apple's be=
st chance at making its headset a winner - developers aren't exactly jumpin=
g to build new apps for Apple's new platform so far. This could be a big wi=
n for the future of the internet as developers will spend more time on web =
apps. Apple recently added more features to Safari and there are platform-s=
pecific features for Safari on visionOS. Apple may have to let go of some o=
f its App Store control to help the Vision Pro get off to a good start.
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How I=E2=80=99m (re)learnin=
g math as an adult (8 minute read)
Math Academy is a platform that focuses=
on helping kids learn math, with tools built-in for parents to help their =
kids be successful. It covers math from middle school through university gr=
aduate level and the courses are fully accredited. Adults who haven't done =
much math since grad school can use the platform to gain a much better unde=
rstanding of stats and probability, linear algebra, and calculus. The lesso=
ns are self-paced and interactive, with most lessons around 10 minutes long=
, making it easy to squeeze in sessions within a busy life.
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Expo SDK 50 (23 minute read=
)
Expo SDK 50 includes React Native 0.83 =
and introduces Expo Dev Tools Plugins, new and improved SQLite and Camera A=
PIs, and much more.
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The Serendipity Machine (10=
minute read)
This guide shows new X users how to onb=
oard onto and use the platform, with many tips for how to use X to learn, m=
ake friends, and meet people in your niche.
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