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📦 Figure makes progress, ULA launches Peregrine, VW's AI integration
It's me again, telling you that the mix of AI and robotics will bring amazing things to our future. Check out Figure's humanoid robot—it's on its way to becoming an awesome barista! ULA and Astrobotic nailed their launch, and now it's the Peregrine lander's turn to make history. Plus, Volkswagen is giving its vehicles an upgrade with a buddy we all know—ChatGPT. Road talks are about to get a whole lot more interesting.

📦 GPT Store is coming, Astrobotic’s lunar cargo, A trip with NASA’s VIPER
Your number-one destination for customized GPTs is about to open! After a little delay thanks to OpenAI’s rollercoaster, all signs point to the launch happening next week. You've probably heard about Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander set for a lunar journey on January 8th. Well, there's a bunch of cool stuff going with it—scientific gear, souvenirs, and even Bitcoin! Also, if you want to jump on the lunar bandwagon, NASA is giving you a chance to put your name on the VIPER mission. I've already got my ticket!

📦 All about LLMs, Microsoft's key plan, Bard Advanced is coming
Navigating through the sea of information about large language models can be confusing. I get it, I've been there. But fear not, we've stumbled upon a comprehensive course that might help you clear your doubts. When it comes to AI, Microsoft isn't messing around, so it's no surprise that they're planning to make it a "key" piece of their upcoming PCs. Plus, you've witnessed the magic Gemini brings, right? Well, it's making its appearance in Bard sooner than you think.

📦 A new frontier awaits Starlink, 2024: The year of exploration, BYD takes the throne
SpaceX is all set to test out some new capabilities with the launch of Starlink satellites designed to link up with smartphones. Get ready for a different kind of connection! And speaking of space, 2024 is bringing us a bunch of interesting missions that will totally leave us in awe. My personal fave? Artemis II. Lastly, BYD officially outpaced Tesla in electric vehicle volume in Q4. Looks like we're witnessing the birth of a new giant!

📦 India's kickstart, Square Enix's AI boost, Tesla's 2023 triumph
There's no better way to kick off the year than with a launch, and India is all about it. The country's on a mission to soak up every bit of space knowledge they can. I might sound like a broken record, but seriously, AI is shaking up every scene, especially in gaming where giants like Square Enix are realizing how it can supercharge tasks. Plus, just as expected, Tesla is doing its usual magic, smashing records in a remarkable Q4 report. Curious to see what they've got up their sleeves for 2024!

📦 Amazon's green move, NASA's robotic vision, AI-powered reporters
Amazon is on a mission to cut its carbon footprint by making hydrogen fuel right at its facilities. Now, loads of forklifts are jumping on the green power vibe. As I've mentioned before, humanoid robots are not just helpful; they're here to transform many industries. NASA even believes they may reach space. Also, one of the oldest newspapers in the UK is getting a tech makeover with "AI-assisted" reporters. It's out with the old and in with the new, right? And with that... I'll see you in 2024 with more tech talk!

📦 BYD challenges Tesla, Xiaomi unveils the SU7, A break in the ban
There's a wild race happening in the EV world as BYD is all set to challenge Tesla's reign. Looks like our beloved Tesla needs to step on the gas a bit if it wants to hold onto the throne. Speaking of EVs... Who would've guessed that a smartphone giant like Xiaomi would be the new game-changer in the market? Not me! And, good news for Apple – the Apple Watch ban is taking a break until January 10, perfect timing for my birthday!

📦 OpenAI's copyright infringement, Sam Altman's mystery hardware, SpaceX tries again
Uh oh, OpenAI and Microsoft have gotten into hot water with The New York Times, accused of using the media giant's publications to train their AI models. Sam Altman is all hyped about dropping a groundbreaking AI hardware device, and though there's little information on it, he's got an A-team backing him up (some might be ex-Apple folks). Lastly, SpaceX is gearing up to launch the X-37B space plane tomorrow—fingers crossed it all goes smoothly 'cause the January flight schedule's already packed!

📦 Introducing: Ferret, Apple's AI move, Copilot for Android
While we were unwrapping gifts, Apple pulled off two sneaky moves. First up, they dropped a large language model called Ferret, and we're just noticing it now! Additionally, reports claim they're chatting with big media players about using news archives for AI training. Let's admit it, they're stepping up their game. Also, if you're an Android user, today's your lucky day – Microsoft Copilot is now available on the Google Play Store!

📦 Google's ad evolution, Countdown to Vision Pro, Midjourney's gift
Looks like Google's really nailing the AI game across all its services. Things are getting so automated that certain job roles are shifting. We've heard whispers about Vision Pro dropping in February, but how sure can we be? Well, most developers working with visionOS got the memo from Apple to fine-tune their apps. And for the creative minds out there, Midjourney just dropped Version 6! Bringing even more realistic images and finally diving into text generation. What a cool present, huh? Wishing everyone a super Merry Christmas!

📦 Apple's own GPT, Starship's third flight, Samsung's Galaxy leak
Apple's dropping hints that they're really into AI, ensuring no one accuses them of falling behind again. Recent papers reveal a ChatGPT-style system for iPhones. If things go as planned, we might catch Starship soaring once more before the year ends. Fingers crossed for a Christmas miracle! Lastly, if Samsung was aiming for a big surprise in January, oops, some leaks have just derailed their plans.

📦 NACS club expands, AI and art, Copilot's new tunes
Many of us were just waiting for the day when Volkswagen would finally get on board with Tesla's NACS connector, and guess what? It happened before Christmas! And not just them – Audi and Porsche are also involved. The whole AI art vs. human art debate is still going strong. People have all kinds of opinions, but the funny thing is, we humans don’t always spot the difference easily. Oh, and by the way, Microsoft dropped a cool new Copilot feature, and it's all about music!
