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Technology

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GoFetch Discovers Vulnerability in Apple M-Series Chips

Quick Look: Apple’s M-series chips have a GoFetch vulnerability, found by researchers, risking millions of devices and raising global cybersecurity concerns. GoFetch exploits chips’ data-dependent prefetcher, letting attackers extract sensitive data through side-channel attacks, a complex issue. Institutions’ collaboration exposes GoFetch’s complexity, comparing it with Augury, showing the evolving microarchitectural exploits’ seriousness. Apple responds with …

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Chip industry

U.S.-China Chip War: Sanctions and Semiconductor Supremacy

Quick Look: The U.S. signals new sanctions on China’s chip sector, deepening economic tensions. Huawei’s alleged ties with the Chinese government spark a semiconductor supremacy battle. U.S. adopts a “high fence, small yard” strategy, investing $52B to bolster the semiconductor industry. China counters with a $178B semiconductor surge, raising global alarms about a potential glut. …

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Tractable raises $60M to grow in accident - robot recovery

FDA Nods da Vinci 5: ISRG Stock Climbs 3%

Quick Look Da Vinci 5 receives FDA 510(k) clearance less than two months post-submission. ISRG shares soared over 3% to $395.96 following the announcement. Introduction of surgeon controllers, advanced imaging, and force feedback technology. Following regulatory approvals, plans for a U.S. launch with a global rollout are on the horizon. Intuitive Surgical has received FDA …

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Intel

Intel’s Core i9-14900KS: 6.2GHz Speed & $700

Quick Look Intel unveils the Core i9-14900KS with a top speed of 6.2GHz. Features 36MB Intel Smart Cache and a power consumption of up to 253 watts. Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, priced at $700. Surpasses AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D in gaming performance. Introduces enhancements for gamers and content creators, including a 73% workflow …

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Japan’s First Private Rocket Launch Ends in Explosion

Quick Look Space One’s Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch from Wakayama Prefecture. The failed mission intended to place a government-commissioned Earth observation satellite into orbit. No injuries were reported; the explosion’s cause is under investigation. This incident marks a setback in Japan’s ambitious space exploration goals involving the private sector. Space One, backed by …

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Military AI

Pentagon: $6B AI Drones Revolutionize Global Military

Quick Look: Europe witnesses a surge in AI startups, escalating the battle for technical talent among giants like Google DeepMind. CCA project allocates $6 billion to integrate AI drones with human-piloted jets, with Boeing and Lockheed Martin getting ready for production. Historical use of drones like Reaper and Predator has led to innovative entries such …

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Ozempic’s 24% Kidney Risk Reduction: A 2024 Milestone

Quick Look Ozempic demonstrated a 24% decrease in kidney disease complications risk. Plans for regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Europe in 2024 for expanded use. FLOW trial enrolled 3,533 participants, showing significant statistical results. Ozempic’s 2023 revenue hit 95.7 billion Danish kroner, up 60% from the previous year. Despite a nearly 3% stock drop …

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI

Musk vs. OpenAI: Allegations & Industry Impact

Quick Look Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging contract violations and deviation from nonprofit mission. OpenAI faces multiple lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, including from the FTC, the EU, and the SEC. Musk accuses OpenAI of prioritizing profits over humanity, echoing concerns over artificial general intelligence (AGI). The legal battle sheds light …

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Anyone can program with the help of AI

Cognito: $128M Boost in Fight Against Alzheimer’s by 2025

Quick Look Innovative Approach: Utilization of 40-Hz audiovisual stimuli to combat Alzheimer’s by enhancing the brain’s glymphatic clearance. Preclinical Success: MIT studies on mice show a significant reduction in beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Clinical Trials Underway: Cognito Therapeutics leads with a pivotal trial, aiming for FDA submission by 2025. Product Development: Introduction of Spectris …

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Tractable raises $60M to grow in accident - robot recovery

RT-X: A Leap in Robotics with 50% Performance Boost

Quick Look Initiation of RT-X Project: Launched in 2023, this global collaboration aims to forge a general-purpose robotic brain. The project involves Google, the University of California, Berkeley, and 32 other robotics labs. Core Challenge: Overcoming the generative AI application gap in robotics due to the scarcity of Internet-derived robotic-interaction data. Key Findings: A single …

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BYD stops producing full combustion engine cars

$30M DOE Boost for Electric Vehicle Battery Tech & Market Shifts

Quick Look Introduction of smart charging stations with advancements in technology and accessibility. The role of commercial electric vehicle charging in supporting urban development and sustainable travel. Economic and social benefits spurred by the growth of EV charging infrastructure. U.S. DOE invests $30 million in the CIRCULAR program to enhance EV battery technology. Industry challenges …

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$218M Odysseus: Lessons from Moon’s Economic Frontier

Quick Look NASA and Intuitive Machines sponsored the Odysseus Moon Lander. It marks a significant milestone as the first-ever privately owned US lander on the moon since 1972. Odysseus experiences a sideways touchdown due to an uneven lunar surface. However, the mission’s technical challenges offer parallels to navigating the global economy. With a combined investment …

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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Revolution in Health Tech Unveiled

Quick Look Samsung introduced the innovative Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, featuring advanced health tracking and AI capabilities. The Galaxy Ring offers 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2, sleep monitoring, and fitness tracking. It might include blood pressure monitoring soon. Samsung’s AI expansion plans include extending Galaxy AI features across a wide range of devices, including …

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The billionaire seeks people for a trip around the moon

Odysseus’ 2024 Moon Landing: Pioneering Private Lunar Missions

Quick Look Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander, Odysseus, achieved the first private and American soft lunar landing since 1972 on February 22. Innovative solutions helped to overcome the technical challenges, including laser rangefinder issues, ensuring the mission’s success. The mission, part of NASA’s CLPS program, carried significant payloads from both NASA and non-NASA entities. Previous attempts …

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Musk Calms Investors Despite Negative Cash Flow

Neuralink’s First Successful Human Chip Implant

Quick Look Neuralink received FDA approval for human trials in 2024, marking a significant milestone in brain-computer interface technology. The first human trial participant successfully had a Neuralink chip implanted in January 2024. The device shows potential in controlling a computer mouse through thought. Elon Musk announced Neuralink’s first product, “Telepathy,” enhancing prospects for treating …

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