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Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social containing an anti-transgender slur, drawing widespread criticism. The incident occurred alongside other contentious statements, including a suggestion that Iran could target California cities, which overshadowed some of the backlash to the slur. The episode highlights the ongoing pattern of provocative remarks by the former president across multiple issues.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, equipped with an NVIDIA RTX Spark GPU capable of up to one petaflop of AI processing power. The device features a 15-inch mini-LED display, support for up to 128GB of memory, and a new cooling system, with pre-orders starting at $2,599. It also offers expanded ports, a larger haptic touchpad, and the first built-in USB-C magnetic charger.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring an Nvidia AI chip, with a starting price of $2,599 and scheduled to ship on October 16. The device includes the world's first magnetic USB-C port and supports running various AI models locally. The company also revealed plans for Meta's Muse AI agent to be available on Windows, aiming to enhance AI capabilities on consumer devices.
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a proposal from a conservative organization to relax regulations on political robocalls, including those utilizing artificial intelligence voices, prior to the upcoming midterm elections. Currently, laws prohibit most robocalls to cellphones without prior consent from the recipient.
Meta and Microsoft have begun restricting their employees' access to Anthropic’s Claude AI, shifting focus toward developing and deploying their own AI solutions. Microsoft has reduced its internal AI spending limits from $100,000 to about $10,000 per employee, while still maintaining client-facing AI services that utilize Claude. Despite internal cuts, both companies continue to see rising client expenditures on Anthropic’s models through their platforms.
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering how certain reactions can favor the formation of one mirror-image form of a molecule over the other. Their work sheds light on how biological systems might have developed a preference for specific molecular handedness, despite initial conditions producing equal amounts of both forms. This breakthrough advances understanding of the origins of life's molecular asymmetry.
Researchers at Axiom used a language-based AI model, GPT-6 Astra, to autonomously navigate a 2024 Toyota Corolla to a drive-thru for lunch. The AI, normally designed for text and code generation, controlled the vehicle with real-time data from cameras and the steering system, under supervision of a safety driver. This experiment demonstrated that large language models might develop a basic understanding of physical environments, raising questions about their potential in real-world applications.
During Amazon Prime Day, significant discounts have been applied to the Apple AirPods Pro 3, renowned for their noise cancellation and additional features such as a heart rate sensor and live translation. The earbuds provide up to eight hours of use per charge and are highlighted as a top choice for iPhone users. The sale is part of a broader event featuring various tech deals, including headphones and sound systems.
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end laptop featuring an aluminum chassis, a bright display, and options for up to 128GB of RAM. Priced starting at $2,599, it emphasizes build quality and performance, especially for AI developers needing powerful portable systems. Early impressions highlight its minimalist design and robust construction, with industry insiders expressing enthusiasm for its AI capabilities.
The Tiger Style document from TigerBeetle advocates for a programming approach where conditional statements are moved to higher-level functions, and loops are deferred to later stages. This technique aims to improve code clarity and performance by reducing branching and enabling bulk operations. Matklad has also discussed this principle, emphasizing its benefits in code optimization.
The latest version of watchOS introduces three new applications for Apple Watch users: a redesigned Siri app with enhanced AI capabilities, a unified Find My app consolidating previous tracking features, and a new Readiness app for health and activity insights. These additions aim to improve user interaction, device tracking, and health monitoring on compatible Apple Watch models.
During Prime Day, Amazon reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus by $180, bringing it down to $519. The tablet features a 13.1-inch display, S Pen compatibility, and has received an average rating of 4.7 stars from users.