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Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about tariffs impact
- Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the potential impact of tariffs on Apple’s business.
- By the end of the week, the Trump administration granted a reprieve to Apple and other large U.S. firms by exempting their electronic products from import duties.
- White House denies granting specific favors to Cook, but Trump mentioned that he 'helped' the tech executive.
- The Trump administration is taking a strategic approach to combat China's unfair trade practices and boost U.S. high-tech manufacturing.
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TechCrunch
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Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads
- China has banned automakers from using terms like “autonomous driving” in their advertisements.
- Automakers are also prohibited from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already sold.
- The decision comes after concerns about vehicle safety and fatal crashes involving advanced driver-assistance systems.
- Tesla changed the name of its advanced driver-assistance system from “Full Self-Driving” to “Intelligent Assisted Driving” in China.
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Macstories
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AltStore PAL Releases AltStore Classic for EU iPhone Users
- AltStore PAL has released AltStore Classic for iPhone users in the EU, as a part of its first anniversary update.
- AltStore Classic allows users in Europe to sideload hundreds of non-notarized apps.
- It includes DolphiniOS emulator, which uses JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation to emulate more recent games.
- AltStore team also released StikDebug, an app that allows any app sideloaded with AltStore Classic to use JIT.
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23andMe’s Data Security Catches Attention of House GOP
- Lawmakers express concerns about the security of customer data held by 23andMe.
- The lack of HIPAA protections and patchwork of state laws raise data security concerns.
- Users face difficulties accessing their data and deleting their accounts.
- 23andMe previously settled a lawsuit related to a data breach and is currently seeking a buyer.
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Eweek
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Not Sure What to Watch Next? Just Ask Netflix’s New Conversational AI
- Netflix is experimenting with a new search tool that uses AI to help viewers find what to watch.
- The advanced search capability goes beyond traditional keyword searches, allowing for more personalized recommendations.
- It uses AI-powered natural language search, enabling users to search for shows and movies in a more intuitive and human-like way.
- Netflix assures that AI won't replace the human elements of storytelling and performance in content creation.
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Medium
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What’s The Area Of The Red Triangle?
- The puzzle is about finding the area of the red triangle in a rectangle divided into four different triangles.
- To solve the puzzle, one can start by annotating the diagram and finding the heights and bases of the triangles.
- By using the given information, the sides of the triangles can be represented in terms of x and y.
- The area of the red triangle can be found using the formula for the area of a triangle.
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Bioengineer
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Transformative LixAg Alloy Pioneers a New Era in Solid-State Battery Innovation
- The Huazhong University of Science and Technology introduces a LixAg alloy to enhance solid-state battery technology.
- This alloy addresses the unstable interface issue between lithium metal anodes and solid electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs).
- By utilizing the LixAg alloy, researchers aim to improve battery safety, energy density, and performance.
- The alloy facilitates better lithium ion diffusion kinetics, reducing dendrite formation and enhancing battery longevity.
- Experimental cells with the LixAg alloy showed stability for 1,200 hours at a current density of 0.2 mA/cm², surpassing traditional lithium metal anodes.
- The alloy's physical properties, including rapid lithium diffusion and composition flexibility, contribute to its efficacy in solid-state batteries.
- Notably, the LixAg alloy aids in preserving the electrolyte-anode interface, improving power output and energy efficiency.
- Research findings suggest potential commercialization and application in electric vehicles for extended ranges and rapid charging.
- This breakthrough opens avenues for future research on alloy phases for garnet-based solid-state batteries, driving progress in the field.
- The transformative potential of the LixAg alloy signifies a crucial step towards advancing solid-state battery technology for various energy storage applications.
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Zycrypto
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Panama City Residents Now Allowed To Pay Taxes And Other Fees With Bitcoin, Ether
- Panama City has adopted crypto-based tax payments following a city council vote.
- Residents can pay municipal taxes, fees, parking tickets, and permits using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins USDT and USDC.
- Panama City becomes the first public institution in the country to accept digital assets for government transactions.
- The move aligns with the global trend of increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies in public services.
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Pymnts
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Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly
- A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology.
- The ruling adds to other legal troubles facing the $1.88 trillion company.
- The judge dismissed one portion of the government’s case but found that Google's exclusionary conduct substantially harmed its publisher customers and the competitive process.
- Google is currently facing a potential break-up request from the DOJ and a $6.6 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom.
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Insider
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Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration
- A ranking member of the House Oversight Committee wrote in a new letter that DOGE has unleashed 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration, putting Americans' privacy, security, and access to benefits at risk.
- One of Connolly's major concerns about DOGE's actions at the SSA is its attempt to combine sensitive data held separately by multiple federal agencies, potentially in violation of the law.
- Another concern raised is the recent staffing reductions at the SSA and impact on IT systems, which could result in operational disruptions and impact Americans' ability to receive Social Security benefits.
- DOGE has been tasked with gutting the federal workforce and slashing government spending, targeting the employees, contracts, building leases, expenses, operations, and data of nearly every federal agency.
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TechSpot
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Nvidia's Zorah RTX neural rendering tech demo available for download
- Nvidia's Zorah RTX neural rendering tech demo is now available for download.
- The demo showcases advancements in real-time rendering using Nvidia RTX technology.
- The project is optimized for the GeForce RTX 5090 and utilizes features from the Blackwell architecture.
- Zorah employs neural rendering techniques to generate real-time lighting, textures, hair, and materials.
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Coinpedia
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Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z) Acquires an Additional $55M of LayerZero (ZRO) Tokens
- Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z) has invested an additional $55 million in LayerZero (ZRO) by purchasing ZRO tokens.
- The A16z team intends to lock the acquired ZRO tokens for three years to ensure its market stability.
- ZRO price rallied over 5 percent after the announcement, reaching around $2.49 with the potential to rise further if it surpasses the resistance level of $3.26.
- A16Z has been a key supporter of LayerZero, participating in previous funding rounds and contributing to the development of the trustless inter-chain communication protocol.
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Insider
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I made myself go on a date every day of the week. I ended up marrying the guy from Tuesday.
- The author, anxious waiting for bar exam results, decided to go on dates every day of the week.
- The author passed the bar exam and ended up marrying the guy she went on a date with on Tuesday.
- The planning of dates for the entire week helped the author leave the house and distract herself from her anxiety.
- The guy from Tuesday date, who was initially cute and kind, supported the author and they eventually got married.
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Insider
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Don't get too excited about AI agents yet. They make a lot of mistakes.
- AI agents are being widely used for multi-step tasks, from email management to complex engineering.
- However, errors and hallucinations are common in AI agents and can worsen with increased use.
- The risk of error increases as the number of steps in a task increases.
- Implementing guardrails and additional checks can help mitigate error rates in AI agents.
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Digitaltrends
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Gemini AI coming to cars as Android Automotive update suggests it’s due soon
- Google appears to be preparing to send its Gemini AI to cars through an Android Automotive update.
- Gemini will provide a richer and more complex experience for drivers, opening up the world of Google to them.
- Android Automotive, deeply integrated into cars, may offer wider voice controls for natural interactions.
- Google is gradually introducing this new car update as it moves towards bringing Gemini into Android Auto.
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