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⚔ Amazon is ready to compete with Nvidia
🏠 Apple to launch an AI smart home camera in 2026
🔬 Google DeepMind open-sources AlphaFold 3
🚀 SpaceX eyes Mars satellite network
🌍 Apple receives EU warning to end ‘discriminatory’ geo-blocking practices
🎁 + 8 other news you might like
🔮 + 1 handpicked research papers and tools
⚔ Amazon is ready to compete with NvidiaLINK
Amazon plans to introduce its latest AI chips, aiming to decrease reliance on Nvidia as part of its multibillion-dollar investments in semiconductors.
Developed by Annapurna Labs, these new chips, such as Trainium 2, are intended to enhance the efficiency of Amazon's data centers and reduce AWS customer costs.
Amazon’s AI chips are already in testing with companies like Anthropic, with the goal of challenging Nvidia's leading position in the AI processor market.
🏠 Apple to launch an AI smart home camera in 2026LINK
Apple is planning to release its first smart home camera, incorporating Apple Intelligence and Siri, anticipated to be available by 2026, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
This move would mark Apple's entrance into the smart home camera market, where it could potentially compete with existing devices currently supporting the HomeKit ecosystem.
The new camera will join other rumored Apple home devices and operate with a forthcoming system called homeOS, enhancing its capabilities with cutting-edge technology.
🔬 Google DeepMind open-sources AlphaFold 3LINK
Google DeepMind has released AlphaFold 3 on GitHub, providing code and model parameters for research and non-commercial use, addressing previous limitations tied to their server infrastructure.
AlphaFold 3 advances significantly over its predecessor by predicting the interactions of proteins, DNA, RNA, and more, achieving 50% higher accuracy in protein-ligand interactions than previous methods.
AlphaFold 3's innovative prediction process eliminates the need for experimental structural data, potentially accelerating drug discovery by reducing time and costs associated with traditional methods.
🚀 SpaceX eyes Mars satellite networkLINK
SpaceX is planning to create a Mars satellite network called the Marslink constellation, inspired by its Starlink system on Earth, and has proposed this idea to NASA.
The Marslink network aims to provide seamless communication between Earth and Mars by using Starlink's laser technology, enabling data speeds of 4Mbps or more across the vast distance.
This initiative aligns with SpaceX's broader goals for Mars colonization, offering real-time data exchange to support Mars missions, while NASA explores other partnerships with companies like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin.
🌍 Apple receives EU warning to end ‘discriminatory’ geo-blocking practicesLINK
Apple faces accusations from three EU Member States of unlawfully discriminating against consumers by applying geoblocking measures to services such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iTunes Store.
The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network notified Apple of concerns regarding potentially prohibited geoblocking practices, which can lead to penalties if unresolved.
Geoblocking issues involve interface restrictions, limited payment methods, and App Store access, which are said to breach EU rules promoting free movement of services and banning unjustified restrictions.
Other news you might like
Amazon confirms employee data stolen after hacker claims MOVEit breach.LINK
Waymo compiles ‘largest ever’ dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries.LINK
Apple defends the strange power button placement on its M4 Mac mini.LINK
US military is planning to use AI-powered machine guns to counter drone attacks.LINK
Europe’s DMA forces Meta towards ‘less personalized ads’.LINK
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech.LINK
Baidu announces its own pair of AI smart glasses.LINK
Anthropic delays next-gen AI model Opus 3.5 with no new timeline.LINK
Latest research and tools
I Don't Have Spotify: allows users to convert music track links between different streaming platforms, providing cross-platform accessibility and even audio previews for Spotify links.LINK
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