Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026 (2 minute read)
Apple is reportedly planning to begin mass production of new AirPods with camera modules by 2026. The new AirPods will feature an infrared camera that will integrate with Vision Pro and future Apple Vision headsets to enhance the user experience of spatial audio and strengthen the spatial computing ecosystem. The system may detect environmental image changes to enable in-air gesture control. Apple is also exploring other wearable form factors such as smart glasses and a smart ring.
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Apple could announce a Google Gemini deal this fall (2 minute read)
Apple will reportedly announce at least one other AI model integration this fall. Possible candidates include Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude models. Meta's Llama models were reportedly rejected as they weren't good enough. Apple may eventually roll out subscription-only Apple Intelligence features.
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Science & Futuristic Technology
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Monster 310-mile automated cargo conveyor will replace 25,000 trucks (3 minute read)
The Japanese government plans to connect major cities with automated zero-emissions logistics links. There are plans to complete an initial link between Tokyo and Osaka by 2034. The system will be designed to quietly and efficiently shift millions of tons of cargo while getting tens of thousands of trucks off the road. Japan's population collapse may mean it will have logistics issues by 2030 due to a lack of workers.
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Programming, Design & Data Science
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Ask HN: What is the best code base you ever worked on? (Hacker News Thread)
A discussion about the best code bases developers have worked on and what made them so good. Good code bases are well organized and easy to navigate and understand. The process behind developing the code base is important too - a good team and well-thought-out planning process helps a lot in creating good code.
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window.ai (2 minute read)
window.ai enables Chrome browsers to access a Gemini Nano AI model. Its use cases include smart auto-completion, error correction and validation, natural language filtering, auto-filling forms, UI suggestions, and much more. The model is tiny and runs on-device at the speed of keystrokes.
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The Best Social Media Site Still Looks Like It Was Made in the 1990s (12 minute read)
Craigslist has remained largely the same over the years. The site has been extremely profitable throughout its existence - even without implementing sophisticated recommendation algorithms or flooding its pages with third-party advertisements. It remains a household name despite the many newcomers entering the market. This article looks at the site and its unique take on social media.
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What SCOTUS just did to broadband, the right to repair, the environment, and more (25 minute read)
The administrative state touches everything in the US like net neutrality, climate change, clean air and water, and consumer protections. Since 1984, the administrative state has largely run on one Supreme Court precedent: Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. This law enabled federal agencies to deal with issues that legislators have yet to cover. The decision has now been overturned. It is still unclear what the repercussions of this change may result in - it could completely change the ways courts review agency rulemaking.
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