📦 Microsoft steps forward with Activision deal, Samsung invests in Japan, NASA's Lunar Flashlight project comes to an end

Big tech 🌟

A bright new day for Microsoft (3 min)

After addressing concerns related to competition in cloud gaming, Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been given the go-ahead by EU regulators.

Samsung's new chip facility (3 min)

In a strategic move to strengthen ties between Japan and South Korea's chip industries, the company has announced a $222 million investment in a chip development facility in Yokohama, Japan.

Macs are getting a boost (2 min)

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will launch Macs with M3 chips late in 2023 or early 2024. With more CPU and GPU cores, they’re expected to outperform the M2 series.

Startups 📈

This Welsh startup is leading space innovation (3 min)

Space Forge announced a groundbreaking satellite reentry system, featuring a heat shield for rapid recovery and reuse. They claim competitors still rely on outdated technology.

Science ⚗️

Goodbye to NASA’s Lunar Flashlight project (1 min)

The craft, developed by Georgia Tech students, had ambitious goals of exploring lunar surface water ice. However, it failed to generate enough thrust to complete its journey.

AI 🤖

Microsoft CEO continues to defend AI development (11 min)

In an interview with TIME, Satya Nadella emphasized that AI is here to revolutionize how we work and that now is not the right time to pause it.

Goldman Sachs AI-powered platform (3 min)

Louisa, the innovative networking platform announced by the financial institution, empowers users to connect, share, and build their personal brand by unlocking the full potential of their workforce.

OpenAI announces new features (2 min)

Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus will soon be able to access the internet and use over 70 third-party plugins with ChatGPT Plugins.

Electric cars 🚗

Safety comes first for Tesla (2 min)

As part of its enhanced driver monitoring system, the automaker tracks yawns, blinks, and overall ensures safer driving and attention on the road.

Sweden is driving into the future (2 min)

The country's commitment to sustainable transportation is showcased as the first-ever permanent electric road is being built, allowing EVs to charge while on the move.

Programming 💻

Introducing: Databerry.ai (2 min)

Effortlessly integrate custom data with ChatGPT and build your own plugin in just minutes with this innovative product.