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🚗 Ford CEO has been driving a Xiaomi EV and wants to keep it
👁 Neuralink competitor says its eye implant restored vision
🔮 Google to launch its Gemini 2.0 AI model this December
🚀 Boeing is exploring sale of space business
🍎 Apple tests app for managing blood sugar levels
🎁 + 5 other news you might like
🔮 + 1 handpicked research papers and tools
🚗 Ford CEO has been driving a Xiaomi EV and wants to keep itLINK
Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned in a podcast interview that he has been driving a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle for six months and finds it impressive enough that he doesn't want to part with it.
The Xiaomi SU7, which Farley imported from China for testing, resembles a Porsche Panamera, features advanced technology, and is integrated with Xiaomi's ecosystem, boasting quick acceleration and a notable driving range.
Chinese automakers like Xiaomi and BYD have successfully produced affordable EVs due to supportive local policies and market scale, while U.S. manufacturers like Ford face challenges in achieving profitability in the EV sector.
👁 Neuralink competitor says its eye implant restored visionLINK
Science Corporation has developed an experimental eye implant that has allowed some legally blind individuals to regain enough sight to read, play cards, and complete crossword puzzles.
The implant, named the Prima, is a small chip placed under the retina that uses patterns of infrared light to stimulate the brain and create images.
Max Hodak, CEO of Science Corporation and former Neuralink president, acquired the technology from Pixium Vision and was impressed by the results showing improved vision in participants.
🔮 Google to launch its Gemini 2.0 AI model this DecemberLINK
Google plans to launch Gemini 2.0 in December 2024, a year after the initial Gemini release, aiming for a broad availability similar to previous versions.
The new Gemini 2.0 model reportedly faces performance challenges not meeting the original expectations set by Google's team, a trend seen across many top model developers.
Google might follow a two-pronged strategy for the Gemini 2.0 release, offering access to developers and general users, while balancing this with ongoing projects like Project Astra.
🚀 Boeing is exploring sale of space businessLINK
Boeing is reviewing its Starliner space operations, potentially ending its significant history in American space exploration due to cost overruns and delays totaling over $1.8 billion.
SpaceX has become the dominant force in the industry, with its Crew Dragon capsule successfully visiting the ISS 43 times since 2019, challenging Boeing's longstanding role in transporting astronauts.
Boeing's Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg, is considering shedding under-performing units like Starliner to focus on the company’s core commercial aircraft and defense divisions amid strained finances and production disruptions.
🍎 Apple tests app for managing blood sugar levelsLINK
Apple has reportedly tested an app aimed at helping individuals with prediabetes manage their blood sugar levels through monitoring and logging changes related to their dietary choices.
The app required Apple employees to confirm their prediabetic condition via blood tests and used existing market devices to record how different foods influenced their glucose levels.
Work on the app has been paused as Apple shifts focus to other health features, although the findings may inform future health technology products from the company.
Other news you might like
SpaceX's Starship landing was 'one second away' from disaster.LINK
Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction.LINK
DeepMind and Hugging Face release SynthID to watermark LLM-generated text.LINK
Bolt CEO changes RTO policy to 'stop the insanity of people working remotely from places like Bali.' Read the memo..LINK
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said.LINK
Latest research and tools
MDX: a Go-based tool that executes Markdown code blocks, allowing users to pass arguments, parse commands within all .md files in the current working directory, and list these commands for easy execution.LINK
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