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testing a more substa=
ntial change in the form of AI Mode - a version
of Google that will only =
show AI results. Google insists that helping
people discover content onli=
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d with the M4 chip. There
are no major changes to the laptop's physical d=
esign, screen specs,
keyboard, or ports. The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air will =
start at $999 and
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this afternoon - if successful, that would be three US lande=
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days.=20
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HEAL FASTER (5 MINUTE READ) [8]=20
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recovery time with less pain.=
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that hold tiny surgical instruments. Usi=
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comfortably maneuver in places that are othe=
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You knew it was coming: Goo=
gle begins testing AI-only search results (4 minute read)
Google may soon just tell users what's =
on the Internet instead of showing them. The company is expanding its AI se=
arch features and testing a more substantial change in the form of AI Mode =
- a version of Google that will only show AI results. Google insists that h=
elping people discover content online remains central to its approach, but =
AI Mode won't show organic results - it is designed to operate in a convers=
ational way, so users will have to refine their search or ask follow-up que=
stions. The experimental feature is only available for Google One AI Premiu=
m subscribers.
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MacBook Air gets the M4, a =
new blue color, up to 32GB of RAM, and a $100 price cut (3 minute read)
Apple's MacBook Air lineup has been upg=
raded with the M4 chip. There are no major changes to the laptop's physical=
design, screen specs, keyboard, or ports. The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air will =
start at $999 and the 15-inch model will cost $1,199. The baseline configur=
ations will come with 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the 8-core version=
of the M4's GPU. The new MacBook Airs will have a 12-megapixel Center Stag=
e camera and a new color option, Sky Blue.
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Science & Futuristic Technology
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Yes, we are about to be tre=
ated to a second lunar landing in a week (4 minute read)
It was 18,700 days, or 51 years, betwee=
n the time when the Apollo 17 mission landed on the Moon and when Intuitive=
Machines' Nova-C Odysseus lander did on February 22, 2024. While Intuitive=
Machines' lander top toppled over, it still completed most of its scientif=
ic experiments. Firefly's Blue Ghost stuck its landing last weekend, making=
it two landings in slightly more than a year. Intuitive Machines plans to =
send a second Nova-C lander, Athena, to the Moon this afternoon - if succes=
sful, that would be three US landers in 377 days.
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Advanced Robotic Surgeries =
are Minimally Invasive, Helping Patients Heal Faster (5 minute read)
Robot surgeries account for around 22% =
of surgeries nowadays. The method offers less bleeding, less time in the ho=
spital, and faster recovery time with less pain. These robots are machines =
operated by highly trained and experienced surgeons that remotely operate a=
rms that hold tiny surgical instruments. Using robots allows surgeons to co=
mfortably maneuver in places that are otherwise quite restrictive. The tech=
nology is not only becoming more widespread, it is also becoming more advan=
ced - it may be possible one day to have robots operating independently.
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Programming, Design & Data Science
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Lynx: Unlock Native for Mor=
e (7 minute read)
Lynx is a family of technologies that e=
mpower developers to create truly native UIs for both mobile and web from a=
single code base. It can deliver vibrant and engaging UIs for large-scale =
apps with its speedy, versatile rendering engine, performance-driven dual-t=
hreaded UI programming, and modern Rust-based tooling. Lynx is designed for=
diverse use cases and rich interactivity. Examples of UIs made with Lynx a=
re available in the article.
|
Aider: Using uv as an insta=
ller (3 minute read)
The Aider CLI Python utility uses an in=
novative solution to help end users install it in an isolated virtual envir=
onment without first needing to teach them what an 'isolated virtual enviro=
nment' is. It uses the uv Rust binary to install aider-chat, which in turn =
installs a brand-new standalone copy of Python 3.12 and puts it into uv's o=
wn managed directory structure where it shouldn't hurt anything else. There=
's more to it, and more advanced users may opt for an alternative installat=
ion mechanism, but the pattern is a very tasteful way of getting everything=
working for non-expert Python users with minimal risk of breaking their sy=
stems.
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Digg founder teams up with =
former Reddit rival to buy and revive website (4 minute read)
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is hel=
ping Digg make a comeback. Ohanian and Digg founder Kevin Rose have acquire=
d the platform for an undisclosed sum. The new Digg plans to differentiate =
itself in the social media market by focusing on AI innovations designed to=
enhance the user experience and build a human-centered alternative. The pl=
atform will prioritize transparency, reward human effort, and foster enrich=
ing discussions. It will not just be a Digg or Reddit clone.
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A Student Used AI to Beat A=
mazon's Brutal Technical Interview. He Got an Offer and Someone Tattled to =
His University (6 minute read)
Columbia University student Roy Lee man=
aged to land internships at Amazon, Meta, and TikTok using a simple AI prog=
ram. He had originally planned to get a degree to work in Big Tech, but tra=
ining for technical interviews killed his passion for the job, which led hi=
m to create the program. Columbia University has scheduled a disciplinary h=
earing for Lee's stunt, but he will not be attending - Lee plans to leave t=
he university, saying that the program he built is proof that the jobs Big =
Tech are offering are becoming obsolete.
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