AirPods to get camera contr=
ol, sleep detection, new gestures, more (3 minute read)
Apple is working on new head gestures, =
sleep auto-pause, camera control, Audio Mix, and wider classroom support fo=
r AirPods. It is expected to announce these features along with major updat=
es across all of its platforms at WWDC25. AI will play a smaller role at th=
e conference this year. The spotlight will likely fall on design refreshes =
and software improvements. Details about the new AirPods features are avail=
able in the article.
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Science & Futuristic Technology
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Scientists in Japan develop=
plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours (2 minute read)
Researchers in Japan have developed a p=
lastic material that breaks down in seawater without leaving any residual t=
race. The material is as strong as petroleum-based plastics and can be used=
like regular plastic when coated. It breaks down when exposed to salt, and=
the components can be further processed by naturally occurring bacteria. I=
t is non-toxic, non-flammable, and does not emit carbon dioxide. While the =
team has not yet detailed any plans for commercialization, their research h=
as attracted significant interest.
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One thing Tesla and Comma.a=
i overlooked in self-driving (4 minute read)
Waymo was frequently mocked for being h=
eavily geofenced. Tesla's universal 'no map' approach seemed to make more s=
ense. However, 83% of the US population lives in urban areas - autopilot do=
esn't really need to be able to drive everywhere. Solving that last 20% of =
self-driving might be 80% of the effort. Waymo is happily chasing densely p=
opulated areas - it's now doing more than 250,000 paid rides without a driv=
er a week.
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Programming, Design & Data Science
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Mistral releases a vibe cod=
ing client, Mistral Code (2 minute read)
Mistral has released a vibe coding clie=
nt to compete with Windsurf, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Mistral Code is a =
fork of the open source project Continue. The AI-powered coding assistant b=
undles Mistral's models, an 'in-IDE' assistant, local deployment options, a=
nd enterprise tools into a single package. It is currently in private beta =
for JetBrains development platforms and Microsoft's VS Code. Mistral plans =
to contribute at least a portion of its improvements to Mistral Code to the=
Continue open source project.
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LLMs are mirrors of operato=
r skill (9 minute read)
Large language models (LLMs) essentiall=
y mirror the skill of their operators. AI shouldn't be banned from the inte=
rviewing process - allowing AI in the interviewing process enables you to o=
bserve how they use the technology. Companies that ban AI will either miss =
out on outstanding candidates or they will find their employees will start =
using AI in stealth. The best way to determine if someone is a skilled oper=
ator is to watch them dance with an LLM.
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Nintendo Switch 2 draws lon=
g lines and excited gamers (3 minute read)
The Switch 2 was released today. The fi=
rst iteration of the console was a major hit for Nintendo, selling roughly =
150 million units. The Switch 2 has a bigger screen, better graphics, and l=
arger controls. Many enthusiasts showed up early at stores to pick up their=
units at midnight. Nintendo had warned customers that delivery of the cons=
ole was not guaranteed on launch day.
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=E2=80=9CAI will replace al=
l the jobs!=E2=80=9D Is Just Tech Execs Doing Marketing (14 minute read)
There's no evidence that AI can, will, =
or has replaced a large percentage of jobs. However, there are hundreds of =
years of evidence showing the opposite is true: AI will almost certainly cr=
eate more jobs than it displaces. The press and media cover hype stories be=
cause they draw clicks. Previous technological revolutions took jobs away f=
rom some workers, but this resulted in greater productivity, employment, an=
d more options for workers. AI may permanently alter the employment landsca=
pe, but it is unlikely to displace a massive portion of the workforce.
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Apple names 2025 Design Awa=
rds winners (2 minute read)
Apple named 12 winners across six categ=
ories (Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact=
, and Visuals and Graphics), mostly indie apps and startups, with generativ=
e AI apps noticeably missing from the list.
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