Big tech 🌟

Your memories in 3D (1 min)

Ahead of Vision Pro's debut, Apple's ecosystem begins to gear up for the big moment. The recent update to iOS 17.2 introduces spatial video recording to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Journal your life (3 min)

One of the many updates in iOS 17.2 is Apple's Journal app, a creative approach to preserving memories through writing, with personalized suggestions based on photos, locations, and more.

AI 🤖

Do chatbots take vacations too? (4 min)

An unproven theory has been circulating, suggesting that the reason behind ChatGPT's "laziness" is its learned behavior from us, acknowledging that workloads tend to slow down during the holidays.

Introducing: Audiobox (5 min)

Meta has recently released Audiobox, a generative AI program designed to create sound effects and replicate vocal stylings either through a prompt or by using a recorded voice.

Science ⚗️

A bit of neuromorphic computing (3 min)

To emulate the brain's efficiency in processing, learning, and adapting, researchers have come up with Brainoware, a technology that merges human brain tissue with electronics to tackle AI limitations.

Bright discoveries ahead (2 min)

2024 will be a remarkable year for solar exploration as NASA seizes a unique window to study solar flares and coronal mass ejections, with the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter playing key roles.

A souvenir from Psyche (2 min)

Already well into its journey to the asteroid of the same name, NASA's Psyche spacecraft has sent back a glimpse of the scenery, capturing a stunning star field in the Pisces constellation.

Electric cars 🚗

Ready for snow (3 min)

Hyundai and Kia continue their collaboration to enhance EV technologies. This time, they have developed a snow chain-integrated tire that promises improved grip during winter drives.

Wait a year at least (2 min)

If you're considering placing an order for Tesla's Cybertruck, remember to read the fine print, as the automaker has reinstated the clause against early resale.

Making a splash (2 min)

Claims of the Cybertruck being waterproof are likely coming to life as users are being surprised by "Wade Mode," a feature that pressurizes the battery pack, enabling the truck to drive through water.