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👟 MIT Engineers Innovates Sneaker Design MIT engineers have developed a shoe model → that tailors sneakers for peak performance. Using personalized dimensions and specific shoe properties, the model predicts how certain aspects will affect a runner’s performance.  The researchers simulate a person's running gait in different shoes to select the best-performing option, focusing on minimizing expended energy While currently focused on pushing the boundaries of sneaker design, the technology also opens up possibilities for 3D printed shoes with a wider range of properties. @durovs_code

It's Friday! And the news is: Apple unveils key changes for iOS, Safari, and App Store in response to EU Digital Markets Act: → durovscode.com/4205 OpenAI fights GPT-4 'laziness' with new updates: → durovscode.com/4206 [Crypto] TON $2,08 | BTC $40,11K

🤩 Hotly anticipated Porsche → announced its second-ever electric vehicle, Macan SUV, starting at the surprisingly-affordable-for-a-Porsche price of $80,450. There are two variants of the vehicle: the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, both equipped with dual motors for all-wheel drive. The Macan 4 is capable of generating 300kW (402 horsepower) and 479 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from zero to 60mph in 4.9 seconds and boasts a top track speed of 136mph. On the other hand, the Macan Turbo delivers an impressive 470kW (630 horsepower) and 833 lb-ft of torque, achieving a rapid 0 to 60mph acceleration in just 3.1 seconds, with a top track speed of 161mph. Deliveries will begin in the second half of 2024. @durovs_code

📭 Multi-cross-messenger WhatsApp is actively developing a chat interoperability feature → that will allow users to communicate across different messaging apps. @durovs_code

It's Thursday! And the news is: Apple's "Project Titan" takes a turn: EV expected in 2028 with scaled-back autonomy: → durovscode.com/4203 Tesla targets mid-2025 for production launch of affordable "Redwood" electric vehicle: → durovscode.com/4204 [Crypto] TON $2,11 | BTC $40,13K

📸 New Camera System Allows Humans to See the World as Animals Do Scientists at the University of Sussex and George Mason University have developed a camera system → that can recreate how animals see the world through both visible and ultraviolet light. The technology uses two cameras and custom software to record 4 different color channels, including blue, green, red, and UV, and processes the data using Python to accurately depict how animals perceive those colors. When compared to traditional spectrophotometry methods, the new system predicted perceived colors with an accuracy of over 92%. The open-source software and modular 3D-printed casing make the technology accessible for future research, offering potential insights into animal communication and conservation efforts. @durovs_code

👌 AI-powered trio Three new features → are coming to Google's web browser Chrome. @durovs_code

👁‍🗨 Security alert New macOS malware → targets crypto wallets using unique DNS record approach. @durovs_code

It's Wednesday! And the news is: Apple prepares for app sideloading in EU with upcoming iOS 17.4 release: → durovscode.com/4201 X iPhone app introduces passwordless logins with passkeys: → durovscode.com/4202 [Crypto] TON $2,14 | BTC $39,96K

🤖 FiloBot: A Robot That Grows and Adapts Developed by the Italian Institute of Technology, FiloBot → is a vine-like robot that can grow around trees and rocks, mimicking plant-like behaviors. Equipped with light sensors, a gyroscope, and head-integrated electronics, the robot autonomously adjusts its temperature, orientation, and plastic deposition speed to control the direction of its growth, always heading toward the light and away from the ground. Using a continuous extrusion process, FiloBot constructs its body using thermoplastic filament, adapting its thickness based on the environment. Its innovative design and autonomous capabilities hold promise for complex applications in hard-to-reach natural environments, showcasing a significant advancement in robotic technology. @durovs_code

It's Tuesday! And the news is: Apple Music enhances sharing experience with collaborative playlists in iOS 17.3 update: → durovscode.com/4199 Sierra Space successfully tests inflatable space habitat for durability in harsh space conditions: → durovscode.com/4200 [Crypto] TON $2,13 | BTC $39,97K

🏃 Disney Reveals HoloTile: Omnidirectional VR Platform Disney has unveiled HoloTile →, a platform developed by Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot. The technology offers a multi-person, omnidirectional treadmill floor, allowing individuals to walk in any direction without walking off the surface. The HoloTile floor ensures that multiple people can walk independently without colliding, making it an ideal fit for various applications, including virtual reality experiences and theatrical productions. @durovs_code

It's Monday! And the news is: OpenAI suspends developer over unauthorized use of ChatGPT bot in political impersonation: → durovscode.com/4197 Apple's Vision Pro headset sees strong pre-order numbers, but analysts warn of niche market challenges: → durovscode.com/4198 [Crypto] TON $2,19 | BTC $41,05K

💫 Breaking galaxy news NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured → a monstrous merger. In time, this completely changes the structure of two (or more) colliding galaxies, and sometimes the result is a single, merged galaxy. No panic! This dramatic cosmic encounter is located at a very safe distance of about 570 million light-years from Earth. @durovs_code

It's Sunday! And the news is: Leaked schematics reveal upcoming iPad Air with 12.9-inch display and redesigned rear camera: → durovscode.com/4195 NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, goes silent during 72nd flight: → durovscode.com/4196 [Crypto] TON $2,28 | BTC $41,61K

🤍 Making Vision Pro Apple provides a behind-the-scenes look → at how its upcoming Vision Pro headset is manufactured. @durovs_code

It's Saturday! And the news is: Apple's iPhone 16 rumored to get new camera button for enhanced photography experience: → durovscode.com/4193 Japan's SLIM lunar lander achieves historic moon landing, faces power struggle: → durovscode.com/4194 [Crypto] TON $2,21 | BTC $41,51K

👁‍🗨 Apple's proposal In response to an ongoing European Commission antitrust investigation, Apple proposes significant concessions → by allowing third-party mobile wallet and payment providers to access the iPhone's NFC capabilities. @durovs_code

🖌️ Magic Ink: The Rewritable Tattoo Technology Magic Ink → is a groundbreaking tattoo technology developed by biotech company HYPRSKN. It is the world's first "rewritable" tattoo ink that disappears and reappears under specific UV light wavelengths, allowing users to change the design instantly and painlessly. Utilizing nanotechnologies and photochromic particles, Magic Ink can be activated and deactivated at will, providing flexibility for personalized expression through tattoo art. This innovation redefines the traditional tattoo concept, offering an on-demand, erasable, and reprogrammable design that adapts to individual preferences. @durovs_code

It's Friday! And the news is: OpenAI teams up with Arizona State University to integrate ChatGPT in classrooms: → durovscode.com/4191 Rabbit partners with Perplexity to deliver real-time answers through AI 'answer engine': → durovscode.com/4192 [Crypto] TON $2,22 | BTC $41,28K