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🤩 Meet the Bugatti Tourbillon Bugatti's new $4 million Tourbillon is a stunning 1,800 horsepower hybrid supercar → that combines the spirit of mechanically powered cars with the cutting-edge electric motors. Despite the industry’s electric shift, Bugatti Rimac keeps the heart of a roaring gas engine alive, making this car a true masterpiece of power and design.

The Bugatti brand is about heritage, about craftsmanship, about artisan work, [and] a combustion engine very much still fits within the picture,

Bugatti Chief Executive Officer Mate Rimac.

We felt like people still want that craftsmanship of the combustion engine.

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It's Friday! And the news is: Google cancels YouTube Premium subscriptions obtained via VPN: → durovscode.com/4497 Leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 with AirPods-like design: → durovscode.com/4498 [Crypto] TON $7,25 | BTC $64,18K

🍬 More than just a chatbot Anthropic → presents its advanced AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which offers improved performance, new interactive features, and aims to rival leading AI models from competitors. @durovs_code

🌠 First in Malaysia Apple Store TRX → in Kuala Lumpur, set to open on 22 June, features a striking tiered pyramid design and a beautifully designed interior with a floating deck, a sculptural staircase made of quartz and glass, and a connection to the rooftop park. Apple reveals interior photos showcasing these spectacular design elements, including dynamic lighting and a continuous glass façade that brings daylight and greenery into the store. @durovs_code

☁️ XPeng's X2 Flying Car Takes Flight in Beijing On Sunday, XPeng AeroHT's X2 → flying car took its first flight in Beijing, marking a significant milestone for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. This event, held during the 2024 China Langfang International Economic and Trade Fair, showcased the X2's potential in the developing low-altitude economy. The two-seater vehicle, equipped with eight propellers and powered by batteries, offers both manual and autonomous modes, promising a safe and intelligent flying experience. With a maximum speed of 128 km/h and a flight duration of up to 35 minutes, the X2 is a step forward in urban green transportation. Notably, the X2 had previously made its global debut in Dubai in 2022, demonstrating its capabilities on the international stage. This flight in Beijing represents another major step for XPeng in the realm of flying cars. @durovs_code

It's Thursday! And the news is: Leak reveals upgraded features for upcoming Motorola Razr+: → durovscode.com/4495 New social network by former Snap engineer unites humans and AIs: → durovscode.com/4496 [Crypto] TON $7,25 | BTC $65,66K

🚘 2025 BMW X3: A New Era for the Iconic SUV BMW's latest 2025 X3 → comes with a refreshed look, hybrid engines, and a higher price tag. Available in two trims, the X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive, the SUV boasts a more extended, wider, and lower body. Both trims feature BMW's latest infotainment system, iDrive 9, supporting video streaming, music, and in-car gaming. The X3 30 xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt hybrid system, producing 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The X3 M50 xDrive packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six hybrid engine, delivering 393 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Prices start at $50,675 for the X3 30 xDrive and $65,275 for the X3 M50 xDrive. @durovs_code

🤍 Your perfect Mac Apple's new 'Help Me Choose' quiz → on its website helps potential buyers find the ideal Mac by asking specific questions about their intended use, accessories, and budget. Based on the responses, the quiz suggests the most suitable Mac model. @durovs_code

It's Wednesday! And the news is: Apple halts Vision Pro development, focuses on cheaper Vision headset: → durovscode.com/4493 Gemini in Google Messages now available on all Android phones: → durovscode.com/4494 [Crypto] TON $6,98 | BTC $65,3K

👥 AI or not AI Researchers claim GPT-4 has passed → the Turing test, with many participants unable to distinguish it from a human, highlighting the advanced conversational abilities of modern AI. @durovs_code

📞 The Light Phone 3: Digital Detox Device While Apple focuses on integrating Apple Intelligence, Light Phone offers a different approach with its minimalist Light Phone 3 →. Designed for minimal usage, this "dumb phone" aims at users wanting a break from their always-on smartphones. Compared to previous versions, the new model features a 3.92-inch black and white OLED screen, a 50-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, and 5G support. The Light Phone 3 can call and text but lacks apps, social media, email, and internet browsing by design. Priced at $399, it’s available for preorder until July 15 and ships in January 2025. @durovs_code

🤩 Police Cybertruck in Dubai Dubai Police → has unveiled a Tesla Cybertruck in green and white livery as part of its luxury patrol fleet, emphasizing its move towards advanced law enforcement technology. The announcement was highlighted on social media and received a response from Elon Musk. The futuristic vehicle with the unique plate number 5 joins the famous fleet of high-performance supercars used by Dubai Police, which includes the world's most luxurious and fastest cars. @durovs_code

It's Tuesday! And the news is: Apple ends Apple Pay Later service, shifts focus to global installment loan features: → durovscode.com/4491 YouTube experiments with crowdsourced "Notes" feature for video context: → durovscode.com/4492 [Crypto] TON $7,39 | BTC $65,51K

🪅 There is an opinion Apple and other tech companies design AI logos → to be friendly, unthreatening, and non-anthropomorphic, often using simple, colorful graphics. The logos avoid human-like features, focusing instead on abstract, approachable designs to ensure they appear non-threatening and pleasant. And here are two logos that Apple unveiled during its WWDC presentation: one for Apple Intelligence, the other for the new AI-powered Siri. @durovs_code

🤖 Express Yourself with Qudi Mask 2 Developers have introduced the Qudi Mask 2 → , a wearable gadget that projects your emotions onto a digital display, hiding your identity while expressing your feelings. The advanced mask replicates facial expressions in real time using LED technology, featuring over 30 different moods. It responds to head movements, with nods and shakes triggering corresponding expressions. While it’s a fun and innovative concept, practical use in serious situations like meetings or dates remains questionable. With a battery life of up to three hours, it’s more of a novelty than a practical everyday tool. Priced at $129, the Qudi Mask 2 is set to ship worldwide by December 2024—just in time for holiday parties where you might want to hide your social exhaustion behind a digital smile. @durovs_code

It's Monday! And the news is: Many Apple Intelligence features to roll out gradually after initial iOS 18 release: → durovscode.com/4489 Google Chrome for Android adds "Listen to this page" feature: → durovscode.com/4490 [Crypto] TON $7,82 | BTC $66,07K

🤏 A new class of Apple devices Apple plans to make its future → iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch models significantly thinner, starting with the recently unveiled M4 iPad Pro.

The plan is for the latest iPad Pro to be the beginning of a new class of Apple devices that should be the thinnest and lightest products in their categories across the whole tech industry.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman @durovs_code

It's Sunday! And the news is: Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries due to windshield wiper issues: → durovscode.com/4487 YouTube Music now available on Garmin smartwatches: → durovscode.com/4488 [Crypto] TON $7,81 | BTC $66,25K

🔳 Let the speculations begin! Elon Musk teases three new → Tesla vehicles at shareholder meeting @durovs_code

It's Saturday! And the news is: One of Steam's top games is… a clickable banana: → durovscode.com/4485 Meta halts AI assistant plans in Europe due to regulatory objections: → durovscode.com/4486 [Crypto] TON $8,0 | BTC $65,76K