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It's Saturday! And the news is: Apple plans ultra-thin iPhone with major redesign for 2025: → durovscode.com/4429 Microsoft plans to add next Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass: → durovscode.com/4430 [Crypto] TON $6,44 | BTC $66,95K

☄️ Meteoric rise Notcoin skyrockets to top-10 cryptocurrency after Telegram miniapp success! Pavel Durov announced → the rapid rise of Notcoin, a cryptocurrency initially part of the Telegram miniapp Notcoin. In just a few months, the miniapp gained 35 million active users who earned "notcoins" by clicking on their screens. Recently minted on the TON blockchain and listed on major exchanges, Notcoin quickly became a top-10 cryptocurrency by trading volume, reaching nearly $700 million in market capitalization. This unexpected turn of events allowed Notcoin users to convert their in-game currency into real money. Pavel Durov highlighted the success of Notcoin as a sign of the Telegram and TON ecosystems' potential for app developers. 

Telegram offers app developers more freedom than any other platform, providing unmatched opportunities to leverage social interactions for viral distribution. TON, in turn, provides scale and flexibility for any blockchain project on top of it.

Pavel Durov also shared that half a million Notcoin users donated → $6.8 million worth of Notcoin to him. He plans to hold these coins until their value reaches $680 million, which he will then use to buy more servers for Telegram. @durovs_code

🦾 Unitree G1: Affordable Humanoid Innovation, Just $16,000 Unitree Robotics has unveiled the new G1 model, priced at $16,000, a significant reduction from the $90,000 H1 model introduced in 2023. The G1, standing at 127 cm, is smaller than the H1 and features a face with built-in lighting. It boasts 23 degrees of freedom and actuators with 90 Nm of torque. The control system uses a neural network model trained through reinforcement and imitation learning simulations. Looking ahead, the company emphasized that the H1 remains their most powerful humanoid robot, and they will continue to support it. The G1 is more compact, visually appealing, and easier to use and maintain, although it cannot match the H1's power due to its smaller size. @durovs_code

It's Friday! And the news is: Grand Theft Auto VI set for fall 2025 release: → durovscode.com/4427 OpenAI signs deal to use Reddit data for AI training: → durovscode.com/4428 [Crypto] TON $6,67 | BTC $66,24K

🌪 5x boost Google introduces the Trillium chip, a new addition to its AI data center chip family, promising → nearly five times better performance and increased energy efficiency compared to its predecessor. @durovs_code

🔋 Mercedes-Benz G 580: Electric Evolution Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 → with EQ Technology: the electrified G-Class. Powered by an 116kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a range of up to 473km and charges from 10 to 80% in just 32 minutes. With quad electric motors, it delivers 579bhp and 1,164Nm of torque, propelling it from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds. Equipped with innovative features like G-TURN and G-STEERING, the G 580 redefines off-road maneuverability. G-TURN allows for a 360-degree rotation, while G-STEERING minimizes the turning circle, enabling agile navigation through tough terrains. Priced around $168,000, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV combines luxury with cutting-edge electric technology. @durovs_code

It's Thursday! And the news is: iOS 17.5 update resurfaces deleted photos, including nudes thought to be removed: → durovscode.com/4425 Threads launches its own fact-checking program: → durovscode.com/4426 [Crypto] TON $6,69 | BTC $66,18K

🤳 Google Teases Project Astra: Next-Gen AI Assistant At Google I/O 2024, a sneak peek into Project Astra →, a real-time, multimodal AI assistant, blending Gemini's intellect with Google Lens' vision prowess. It recognizes objects, assists tasks, and engages conversationally, all in real time. Project Astra, unveiled by Google's Demis Hassabis, promises a step closer to real-time AI assistance, powered by the potent Gemini 1.5 Pro model. Astra optimizes response time, ensuring swift query processing and minimal latency. Google intends to integrate Astra's capabilities into Gemini and other products this year. While future deployment across devices like smartphones and smart glasses is envisioned, no concrete launch plans have been revealed yet. @durovs_code

It's Wednesday! And the news is: Google opens Project Gameface for hands-free cursor control on Android apps: → durovscode.com/4423 Google presents real-time scam detection tools for Android phones: → durovscode.com/4424 [Crypto] TON $6,97 | BTC $62,16K

🤝 А Memorandum of Understanding Tether and RAK DAO partner → to boost adoption of Bitcoin technology and stablecoins in Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate in the United Arab Emirates. @durovs_code

🏎️ Alpine Unveils Alpenglow Hy4: Advancing Hydrogen Racing Alpine introduces the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-powered racing car. The 'Hy' signifies its hydrogen fuel source, while the '4' represents its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 340bhp and redlining at 7,000rpm. Compared to the 2022 concept, the Hy4 → features a larger cabin, raised ride height, and improved cooling system with a new roof scoop. Constructed on an LMP3 carbon chassis, it boasts a carbon bodywork and vertically stacked titanium exhaust tips for a powerful roar. Alpine confirms development of a new V-6 hydrogen combustion engine, hinting at future advancements. Vice President of Alpine Motorsports, Bruno Famin, highlights the potential of hydrogen technology in decarbonizing motorsports, emphasizing Alpine's commitment to innovation and its possible application in Formula One cars. @durovs_code

It's Tuesday! And the news is: OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, its latest flagship generative AI model: → durovscode.com/4421 Sony reports over 59 million PlayStation 5 consoles sold since launch: → durovscode.com/4422 [Crypto] TON $7,03 | BTC $61,83K

🔮 A magic window Google teams up with HP to launch Project Starline → 3D video conferencing platform in 2025. @durovs_code

It's Monday! And the news is: No major app developers opt for Apple's new App Store payment option: → durovscode.com/4419 Google Messages prepares RCS message editing feature: → durovscode.com/4420 [Crypto] TON $7,31 | BTC $62,83K

🎇 Shine bright like a diamond iPhone 16 Pro rumored → to feature 20% brighter display. @durovs_code

It's Sunday! And the news is: OpenAI set to introduce cutting-edge multimodal AI digital assistant: → durovscode.com/4417 Google I/O 2024 to focus on AI developments again: → durovscode.com/4418 [Crypto] TON $6,84 | BTC $60,91K

✨ Diego? You? New telescope images capture a ghostly "God's Hand" → phenomenon, resembling a hand reaching towards a distant spiral galaxy, in the Milky Way. The Dark Energy Camera on the Víctor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile revealed CG 4, a cometary globule with a hand-like appearance, raising questions about the origin of these unique cosmic structures. @durovs_code

It's Saturday! And the news is: Apple nears deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18: → durovscode.com/4415 Apple Vision Pro 2 rumored to be half the price, coming in 2026: → durovscode.com/4416 [Crypto] TON $6,81 | BTC $60,95K

🥗 Hey there! WhatsApp rolls out an update → that brings a fresh look to its iOS and Android apps. The update includes an up-to-date and more user-friendly interface with new illustrations, redesigned icons and more. @durovs_code

It's Friday! And the news is: Microsoft to launch Xbox mobile gaming store in July: → durovscode.com/4413 TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content: → durovscode.com/4414 [Crypto] TON $6,84 | BTC $62,95K