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It's Wednesday! And the news is: Apple updates Beats Studio Pro with audio sharing feature: → durovscode.com/4606 Google enhances Gemini writing tools in Gmail with new draft polishing feature: → durovscode.com/4607 [Crypto] TON $6,65 | BTC $59,52K

🤖 The $16K Robot That Leaps, Climbs, and Still Can't Do Dishes Unitree Robotics has introduced the production-ready version of its G1 humanoid robot →, first unveiled in May 2024. This compact robot, standing 1.32 meters tall and weighing 35 kg, offers an affordable alternative to larger humanoids while boasting advanced capabilities. The G1 can confidently navigate obstacles, climb cluttered stairs, jog, and perform acrobatic jumps with up to 43 degrees of freedom and precise three-fingered manipulators. Designed for robotics research, it learns through imitation, making it a strong contender in the humanoid robot market. @durovs_code

📣 WANTED Tesla hires people to wear motion capture suits and perform various tasks to collect data for training its humanoid Optimus robot. Employees in this role need to meet specific physical requirements → @durovs_code

It's Tuesday! And the news is: Amsterdam officials banned from using Telegram: → durovscode.com/4604 RAKBANK partners with Bitpanda to launch digital asset platform in UAE: → durovscode.com/4605 [Crypto] TON $6,84 | BTC $60,78K

🌪 A "complete reinvention" Lynx Motors → has unveiled the DeLorean DMC-EV, a high-tech reimagining of the iconic '80s sports car that will hit the market in 2025 at a price of $249,999. @durovs_code

🍬 Way too censored Google → launches Imagen 3, its latest AI image generation model. @durovs_code

🍫 QUADRATISCH. PRACTISCH. GUT Instagram experiments → with vertical profile grids. @durovs_code

🎇 Bronzzzy The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to come in a new bronze color, replacing the Blue Titanium option from the iPhone 15 Pro. A recent image → shows dummy units of the iPhone 16 Pro in all four expected colors, with the bronze shade being closer to brown or dark khaki rather than gold. @durovs_code

🇦🇪 Landmark ruling Dubai court recognizes crypto → as valid salary payment. @durovs_code

🤖 Junkyard to Genius: Meet Anushka, the Low-Cost Humanoid Robot Students and professors from the Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), India, have developed a humanoid robot named Anushka. Built using components sourced from a local junkyard, Anushka stands out for her low cost of production—around $2,400—making her significantly more affordable than typical humanoid robots. Anushka → features a "beating heart," flexible silicone skin crafted by the Madame Tussauds team, and advanced 3D-printed facial features. She uses natural language processing (NLP) and a database from OpenAI to interact with users, currently serving as a robotic receptionist. The development of Anushka highlights the potential for sustainable robotics by recycling and upcycling materials, offering a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly technology. @durovs_code

It's Friday! And the news is: Meta Quest now doubles as a screen for HDMI devices with new app: → durovscode.com/4602 WhatsApp adds GIPHY animated stickers to chats: → durovscode.com/4603 [Crypto] TON $6,64 | BTC $58,42K

🎙 The Sound of Apple The podcast → "Twenty Thousand Hertz" released a two-part series titled "The Sound of Apple," which explores Apple's iconic sound design through conversations with members of the Apple Design Team and audio engineers. @durovs_code

🪩 Festive update Telegram introduces new features → like Super Channels, Star Reactions and Subscriptions to support content creators and enhance user experience. @durovs_code

It's Thursday! And the news is: Apple to open iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1: → durovscode.com/4600 Saudi firm to build $1 billion hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt's new capital: → durovscode.com/4601 [Crypto] TON $6,98 | BTC $58,99K

🤩 Imagine that Pavel Durov made a surprise visit to the IQanat school in Kazakhstan after discovering it on Google maps. During his visit, he found the process of selecting and educating gifted rural children very interesting. After hearing about how these students, despite their difficult backgrounds, were making significant academic progress and getting into top universities, Durov decided to personally fund 12 additional grants totaling $365,000.

Miracles like this do happen! The children tried very hard, participated in the Olympiad and fell a little short, but Pavel, by chance, ended up at the school and radically changed the course of events! Respect to him, and joy for our children!

concludes Aidyn Rakhimbayev, Head of BI Group and founder of IQanat School. @durovs_code

🗣️ Google Unveils Gemini Live at MadeByGoogle ‘24 At the MadeByGoogle ‘24 Keynote, Google introduced Gemini Live →, an advanced AI voice assistant for natural, conversational interactions. Rolling out today in English for Gemini Advanced subscribers, it will be available on Pixel, Samsung, and other Android devices. @durovs_code

It's Wednesday! And the news is: xAI launches Grok-2 with image generation on 𝕏: → durovscode.com/4598 iPhone 16 to feature new multifunctional button: → durovscode.com/4599 [Crypto] TON $6,8 | BTC $60,89K

📫 What's new The latest beta version of Telegram introduces several new features → focused on monetization. Users can now leave paid reactions on posts in Telegram channels and subscribe to channels for a fee, with all payments processed through Telegram Stars. Additionally, channel owners can publish content in their channels on behalf of other channels, and there will soon be an 18+ content switch for Android users to manage sensitive content visibility. @durovs_code

☀️ The Power of the Sun on Your Head: EcoFlow's Solar Hat EcoFlow has introduced the Power Hat →, a solar-powered hat designed to charge your phone on the go. With solar panels embedded in the brim, this hat can fully charge a 4000 mAh smartphone battery in just 3-4 hours. Made from flexible monocrystalline silicon, it offers 12-watt charging via USB-A and USB-C ports. Weighing only 370 grams, the Power Hat is perfect for outdoor adventures or emergencies. Available for pre-order at $79, with shipping set to begin in mid-September 2024. @durovs_code

It's Tuesday! And the news is: TikTok adds group chats and stickers to direct messages: → durovscode.com/4596 Google Wallet now lets users create digital passes for almost anything: → durovscode.com/4597 [Crypto] TON $6,33 | BTC $59,28K