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1/🧵 K-Cinema Triple Threat: "Unforgettable", "Ditto" & "The Magician" Reviewed
I did it a run down review on three Korean short movies I watched last week, the three were self recommend but turned out good for recommendations. #outreach #threadstorm #cinetv
On a scale of preference and to highly recommend, Ditto gets a 9/10 rating from me for the refreshing storyline and well played characters. But the other two are just as good for your spare time.
2/2 highlighted accounts might be very interesting to contact - by getting premium they earn (benefit - cost) the number in the most right column. (even without switchting to staked).
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The year 2024 saw the release of numerous horizontal handhelds, making it challenging to choose just one as the best. To simplify the process, the decision was made to select the best Linux handheld and the best Android handheld of the year, with the winners being the RG40XXH for Linux and the Retroid Pocket 4.06H for Android.
📺 The RG28XX from Anbernic is not recommended due to its small size, tiny D-pad, and poorly designed shoulder and trigger buttons.
📈 The Miyoo A30 was initially overlooked but has become a viable option with the release of Spruce, a custom firmware that greatly improves its functionality.
🤩 The Anbernic RG35XXH is a highly pocketable handheld with quality of life features like rubber pads, but it has been somewhat phased out by newer models.
📊 The RG40XXH is a direct improvement over the RG35XXH, with a bigger 4-inch screen, stacked shoulder and trigger buttons, and the same SOC as other Linux handhelds, making it a great option.
📁 The TrimUI Smart Pro is a unique device that offers immense power and a wide range of emulation capabilities, but lacks L3 and R3 buttons.
📱 The RG556 is a comfortable handheld with an AMOLED screen, but its sticks have cardinal snapping, which may be a drawback for some users.
📺 The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is a highly regarded handheld with a plastic body, smaller screen, and more performance than Anbernic Android devices, making it a great option.
🐶 The RG Cube has a unique 1x1 aspect ratio screen, which may not be ideal for most retro consoles, but it can still provide a playable experience with the right filters and settings.
📺 The Retroid Pocket Mini is a portable handheld with a powerful SOC, but its small screen and big bezels may be a drawback for some users.
📺 The RG406H is a complete handheld package with a good screen, enough power for most PS2 games, and comfortable design, making it a strong contender for the best Android handheld.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus and S9 FE are two affordable tablets from Samsung, with the A9 Plus starting at $240 and the S9 FE at $449. The S9 FE offers better RAM and storage options, a superior display, and improved performance.
📊 The Galaxy Tab S9 FE has better RAM and storage options, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, or 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage.
📈 The S9 FE has a superior IPS LCD display, while the A9 Plus uses a TFT LCD display, resulting in better brightness, vibrancy, and contrast.
📊 The A9 Plus has an 11-inch display with a 1200 x 1920 resolution, while the S9 FE has a 10.9-inch display with a 1440 x 2304 resolution.
📊 Both tablets have a 90Hz refresh rate.
Battery Life and Software
🔋 The S9 FE has a slightly larger 8,000 mAh battery, resulting in slightly better battery life, with 7 hours of usage in extreme tests, compared to 6 hours for the A9 Plus.
📊 Both tablets run on Android 13, with One UI 5.1.1, and feature Samsung Dex for a more PC-like experience.
📊 The S9 FE has a fingerprint scanner on the power button, while the A9 Plus does not.
📈 The S9 FE has better performance, with a Exynos 1380 processor, resulting in double the multicore score and almost triple the GPU score of the A9 Plus's Snapdragon 695.
📸 The S9 FE has better cameras, with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens on the back and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens on the front, resulting in better quality photos and videos.
Additional Features
🎤 The A9 Plus has a headphone jack, while the S9 FE does not.
🎵 The A9 Plus has two speakers on each side, while the S9 FE has one speaker on each side, resulting in slightly louder sound from the A9 Plus.
📝 The S9 FE comes with an S Pen, making it a better option for those who want to use their tablet for drawing or taking notes.
Linux is often misconceived as "stealing" RAM, but this is usually due to a misunderstanding of how the operating system utilizes memory for disc caching, making systems faster and more responsive.
🤔 Many Linux users mistakenly believe that their system is using too much RAM, when in reality, the operating system is simply borrowing unused memory for disc caching.
📊 This disc caching can make it seem like the system is low on free memory, but in actuality, everything is functioning as intended.
🚫 The primary misconception is that disc caching takes memory away from applications, which is not the case.
How Disc Caching Works
💻 Disc caching involves loading commonly used elements into memory, making subsequent loads considerably faster.
📈 This process is similar to how web browsers cache websites, loading them faster on subsequent visits.
📊 The system can release cached memory back to applications if needed, ensuring that memory is allocated efficiently.
The video discusses the top browser extensions for security, including a password manager, ad blockers, and anti-malware tools, that can enhance internet experience and provide better protection against online threats.
📝 BitWarden is a free password manager that stores complex passwords for multiple websites, requiring only one master password to remember.
🔒 To set a secure password for the password manager, think of a phrase that means something to you, such as a favorite quote or historical event, and capitalize the first letter of each word.
Ad Blockers
🚫 uBlock Origin is a fast and efficient ad blocker that can be tweaked to block cookie notices by turning on specific lists in the settings.
📵 Ghosty is another ad blocker that works on phones, providing similar blocking capabilities on mobile devices, although it may not work as well as on PCs.
🙅♂️ I Don't Care About Cookies is an extension that can block cookie notices, working even better than uBlock Origin filters in some cases.
🚫 Malwarebytes Browser Guard is an extension that blocks ads, trackers, and malware, particularly good at detecting scams targeting home users, and can be used in conjunction with Windows Defender.
Additional Tools
🛡️ CrowdSec is an open-source intrusion prevention platform that can block incoming attacks and hackers, useful for home servers or system administrators, and is available on GitHub for those who want to explore its code or extend its functionality.
OpenAI just dropped its new reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini, now open for public safety testing and research. Fun fact: they skipped "o2" to avoid trademark drama with the UK’s O2 telecom. o3-mini offers flexible speeds—low, medium, and high—with better performance at higher settings. Plus, it’s already beating its predecessor, o1, on Codeforces, a top-tier coding benchmark. Big moves in AI development!
The Steam Deck continues to make headlines, with Valve and AMD partnering up with Lenovo at CES 2025, Ubisoft making changes to their launcher requirements, and exciting game recommendations for Steam Deck users.
📊 Valve, AMD, and Lenovo are partnering up at CES 2025, with Lenovo's Legion Go and Legion S handhelds potentially running Steam OS and Windows.
🤔 Microsoft is also involved, with plans to build a new operating system for multiple devices, including handhelds and Xbox consoles.
🚀 Valve's Steam OS 3.0 has a head start, with two years of development and consistent improvements, making it a strong contender in the handheld gaming market.
Ubisoft's Changes
🚫 Ubisoft is removing their DRM requirements for some games, including the Rogue Prince of Persia, due to their current financial struggles.
📈 Ubisoft is also adding Steam achievements to their catalog, including games like Far Cry 5 and 6, and Assassin's Creed games.
🤦♂️ Despite these changes, Ubisoft's rocky relationship with Steam and their users remains a concern, with many feeling that these changes are too little, too late.
The Kindle Colorsoft and Paper White have similarities, but the Colorsoft's color E-ink screen sets it apart, making it ideal for reading color content like comics and magazines, while the Paper White excels at reading regular ebooks with its high contrast screen.
Data centers e servidores são grandes consumidores de água. As empresas precisam cada vez mais de realizar cálculos tão complexos e pesados, mas para isso, é necessário cada vez mais água para que os servidores sejam resfriados e funcionem adequadamente. E isso é algo que vai de encontro aos objetivos ambientais que estas mesmas empresas têm para 2030 e 2050.
Atualmente, cada data center da Microsoft necessita de 125 milhões de litros de água por ano, um ultraje que o novo design tentará reduzir. O consumo tem sido reduzido, por exemplo, passaram de 0,49 L/kWh em 2021 para 0,30 L/kWh no último ano fiscal, uma melhoria de 39%. O objetivo da Microsoft é consumir ainda menos água e, diretamente, falam em evitar esse abastecimento assim que o servidor estiver construído.
A Microsoft comentou que a atual frota de servidores ainda mistura sistemas de dissipação de líquidos e água, mas esses novos designs de consumo zero começarão a ser testados em projetos em Phoenix, no Arizona; e em Mount Pleasant, no Wisconsin. Depois de avaliarem o resultado, irão implementá-lo em massa e os resultados deverão ser vistos inicialmente em 2027.
Apple’s Doorbell of the Future: Face ID Meets Your Front Door
Apple is working on a smart doorbell with Face ID tech that unlocks your door when it recognizes you. Launching as early as late 2025, it’ll use Apple’s Secure Enclave chip to keep your data safe and sync with HomeKit smart locks. Imagine never fumbling for your keys again—just walk up, and you’re in. It’s one step closer to making home security as smooth as unlocking your iPhone.
This Christmas Eve, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is diving closer to the Sun than ever—right into its atmosphere. Imagine enduring 2,500°F while unlocking secrets of solar wind, the stuff that creates auroras and powers space weather. It’s like touching the heart of a blazing fire to understand its rhythm. This mission could reveal where the solar wind is born, rewriting what we know about our star.
Genesis, an open-source platform created by Carnegie Mellon University, speeds up robot training 430,000 times by using text-generated 3D worlds. With physics calculations 80 times faster than current simulators, it uses standard GPUs to train robots quickly. Built with Python, Genesis lets anyone create dynamic, physics-based environments without needing complex coding. It’s a game-changer for robotics, making neural network training more accessible and efficient than ever.
It’s now free for everyone and testing its own iOS app in Australia and beyond. The app pulls real-time info from the web and X (formerly Twitter), so it’s like having a know-it-all friend in your pocket. Plus, a dedicated website is on the way. Grok started exclusive but is now open to all—kind of like the VIP club that decided to let everyone in.
Apple's latest chip breakthrough could change the game. By packing CPU and GPU into one unit, Apple’s System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design offers faster, more efficient performance. TSMC's SoIC-mH tech improves heat management, letting chips run full throttle longer. Expect this in Apple’s M5 Pro, Max, and Ultra models. The M5 Pro will also power Apple Intelligence servers. This isn’t just tech talk—it's the future of powerful, long-lasting chips.
Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Are Safer Than Human Drivers
A study tracking 25.3 million miles of Waymo's autonomous driving shows impressive safety gains: 88% less property damage and 92% fewer injury claims. Even compared to new cars with advanced safety tech, Waymo's vehicles still reduce property damage by 86% and bodily injuries by 90%. This proves self-driving cars could drastically cut traffic fatalities, though we’ll need more data to confirm the full picture.
Musk, a tech billionaire who was one of Trump's top donors and most vocal supporters during his campaign, has emerged as one of the president-elect's closest advisors. His outsized influence over Trump has led to growing consternation among Democrats, foreign leaders and business executives, some of whom compete with Musk's companies. Along with X, Musk runs vehicle maker Tesla, defense contractor SpaceX and brain tech startup Neuralink.
Krishnan will likely work closely with David Sacks, another tech executive who has a long history with Musk. Trump earlier this month named Sacks — a venture capitalist, former PayPal COO and popular podcaster — as "czar" of crypto and AI.
Trump on Sunday also tapped Ken Howery, a co-founder of PayPal and Founders Fund, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. And he appointed Michael Kratsios, who was most recently a managing director at tech startup Scale AI, as the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Kratsios served as chief technology officer during Trump's first administration.
In addition, Trump named former Uber executive Emil Michael as undersecretary for research and engineering.
Tech business leaders cheered the choices in social media posts. Former Meta executive David Marcus called Trump's selections "remarkable picks," while Box CEO Aaron Levie said the choices were "very strong."
Since Trump's election victory, a slew of tech companies have thrown their support behind the president-elect — a significant departure from his first term, when the industry at large maintained a tense relationship with Trump.
He noted AI's "positive impact on nearly all aspects of our work," highlighting how the technology was key to rebuilding the company's online advertising business that took a lashing from Apple's iOS privacy update in 2021. Additionally, he said AI underpins Meta's more nascent projects, such as its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and experimental Orion augmented reality headset that Zuckerberg believes could represent "the next computing platform."
Zuckerberg's comments about AI underscore how the technology has become Meta's top priority, directly impacting the company's business and potentially paving the way for future revenue opportunities. Unlike the company's more conventional services, like Instagram and Facebook, AI is an infrastructure technology that Zuckerberg wants hardwired into its various products, particularly as competitors like OpenAI continue to make inroads with consumers.
While OpenAI's GPT family of AI models help power apps like ChatGPT, Meta's family of Llama AI models feeds the company's newer generative AI features like the Meta AI digital assistant. That chatbot represents Zuckerberg's primary way to introduce generative AI technologies to its billions of users.
Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Anticipation Soars
This ban aligns with Russia’s broader efforts to integrate digital currencies into its financial strategy. Lawmaker Anton Tkachev has recently proposed the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve to mitigate risks posed by traditional foreign exchange reserves.
Highlighting the vulnerabilities of fiat reserves to inflation and sanctions, Tkachev suggested Bitcoin offers a resilient alternative, as it operates independently of centralized controls. He argued that digital currencies provide protection against geopolitical uncertainties and ensure financial stability in a sanctions-laden environment. The move reflects Russia’s recognition of Bitcoin’s potential to act as a hedge against economic challenges while embracing a decentralized future.
On the other hand, it also comes after President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto taxation law in late November this year. This law officially recognizes digital assets as property.
"Meta AI is on track to being the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of this year," Zuckerberg said at Connect.
The company has been increasingly releasing new generative AI features for advertisers to continue improving the efficiency of its online advertising platform. And with the hiring last month of Clara Shih, who had been Salesforce's CEO of AI, to lead a new business AI group, Meta aims to build a more enterprise-focused unit in the new year.
Meta's all-encompassing approach to AI has led analysts to predict that Meta is positioned for more success in 2025.
Analysts at Jefferies chose Meta as one of generative AI's "winners" heading into 2025, writing in a Dec. 15 note that the company's massive user base represents "one of the richest surfaces to introduce Gen AI tools." Truist Securities analysts said in a note last week that the Meta AI digital assistant could challenge Google's search as "an answer engine for all kinds of queries" and that the social media company is likely to outperform in 2025, potentially benefiting from offering businesses more advanced customer service chatbots.
"We believe META has a unique opportunity to introduce Gen AI tools to the almost 4B users & >200M businesses across its family of apps," the Jefferies analysts wrote.
Meta declined to comment for this article, but pointed to previous statistics and executive comments about AI.
He launched the Meta AI chatbot in 2023 to rival the generative AI chatbots of competitors, most notably OpenAI's ChatGPT. In April, the company brought it to the forefront of each of the apps in its empire by putting Meta AI in the search bars of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger.
But because the company doesn't offer a stand-alone Meta AI app, it's difficult to directly compare its usage to similar services like ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, said David Curry, the data editor for insights firm Business of Apps.
When it comes to monthly active users, the most popular of these generative AI chatbot apps is ChatGPT by a wide margin, followed by Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude and Perplexity, Curry said.
The Meta AI "standalone website gets less than 10 million views per month, putting it far below the major services (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) and even lower than some mid-range players like Anthropic," Curry said, based on data he accessed via the Similarweb web-tracking service.
MicroStrategy has prepared and suggested changes to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to continue this Bitcoin-centric strategy. Such changes include vesting equities to the new directors to remind the company of the vision set for Bitcoin investment and expansion.
Meta's finance chief, Susan Li, told analysts in July that India has become the company's "largest market for Meta AI usage." That usage has coincided with promising signs of retention and engagement on WhatsApp, Li added.
Among those users is Sonny Ravan, a music producer in Pune, India. Ravan said he finds Meta AI, which he uses through WhatsApp, helpful for learning about the history of songs that he enjoys. He also uses it as a tool to learn about people in the music industry who he plans to work with or meet, describing it as great for preparation.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings and Impact on Valuation
MicroStrategy now owns 439,000 Bitcoins, which are equivalent to about $42 billion at their current price. This means it is amongst the largest owners of Bitcoin in the world, behind only Satoshi Nakamoto, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, and Binance. This shift in the company’s main focus to Bitcoin in 2020 has seen its valuation increase 80 times, with its current market capitalization potentially hitting $82 billion.
Executives at the firm, including the co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, have maintained high levels of support for the Bitcoin strategy, citing its ability to deliver higher growth rates in the future.
Sathish Thiyagarajan, 30, a technical support engineer for marketing tech firm GoX.AI, said he's increasingly using Meta AI as a search tool via WhatsApp, which he noted dominates the Indian market for mobile internet communications.
"While I'm talking with my family or my friends, if they're saying something to me and I have to search something, I'm not going to go to Google," said Thiyagarajan, of Chennai, India. "I'm just going to put the phone in the speaker mode, and I'll immediately search through Meta AI."
Stock Performance Amid Bitcoin Volatility
MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) has fallen for some time, even though it is featured in the NASDAQ 100 Index. On Monday, the stock fell 8.78% to $332, down 19% on the week and 17.65% on the month. From its high of $472 in November, the stock price has now pulled back by 30%.
Other factors include the recent fluctuation in the bitcoin market, which has also affected the firm’s stock. Bitcoin reached an ATH at $ 108k, yet there is pressure selling, and it has gone down to $90k, which marked a weekly loss of 11.52%.
Nevertheless, MicroStrategy sees its Bitcoin-focused strategy and future growth in the same terms and expects a more favorable legal framework in the United States.
SonicX facilitates a smooth onboarding experience through account abstraction, allowing TikTok users to log in with their TikTok accounts. This approach removes the necessity of creating and linking a web3 wallet, as one is automatically generated for them. Additionally, transactions carried out within the app are gasless, enabling users to participate in blockchain activities without the need to sign any transactions. As a result, users enjoy a smooth and familiar experience similar to using traditional Web2 applications, where processes are straightforward and hassle-free.
For promotional efforts, SonicX uses targeted advertising on TikTok and collaborates with content creators to optimize campaign visibility through the platform’s algorithm. Users can easily navigate to SonicX or Sonic’s official TikTok through links provided in advertisements. Furthermore, the Sonic SVM account functions as a central hub for branded challenges, live streams, and interactive games, emphasizing both gaming and blockchain education and providing users with straightforward guides and tutorials.
However, Thiyagarajan said he only uses Meta AI when he's on his phone. If he's at his computer, OpenAI's ChatGPT is his preferred AI chatbot.
Not everyone is a fan of Meta AI's bundling into WhatsApp's search functions.
Jawhar Sircar, 72, a retired government official in Kolkata, India, called the Meta AI search feature in WhatsApp "quite a nuisance." That's because whenever a user pauses while typing out a name in the search-find box, the Meta AI technology quickly "picks up whatever has been typed" and generates what he describes as unnecessary search prompt suggestions.
A snapshot for the SONIC token distribution has yet to be taken, which means that new users joining SonicX on TikTok remain eligible for the airdrop scheduled for January, according to a representative from Sonic SVM. With TikTok boasting over 1 billion monthly active users, projected to exceed 2 billion by 2029, there lies an opportunity for blockchain adoption through this social media platform, particularly among the Gen Z demographic.
Sonic SVM is focused on creating a TikTok Chain via its App Layer, facilitating smooth integration for various projects. Recently, the team unveiled several new games that will be launching on SonicX.app, including Hunting Field and Fomoney2048. These initiatives represent the latest phase of Sonic SVM’s preparations for the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE).
As far as the popularity of Meta AI in India, Sircar said he thinks the feature is mostly used by companies, technologists and other professionals who "are getting hooked to AI" alongside the Indian government's continued investment in regional computing infrastructure.
"Professionals and companies have started using AI, but the general user has no need, at least not on the Meta platforms," Sircar wrote in an email.
Meta's AI strategy for advertisers
Advertising is still the key to revenue.
Meta said in December that over 1 million advertisers had used the company's GenAI tools to create more than 15 million ads in a single month.
"We estimate that businesses using image generation are seeing a +7% increase in conversions," Meta said at the time, regarding its image generation features.
While people may associate generative AI with the visually striking and sometimes surreal imagery derived from popular services like Dall-E or Midjourney, it's more likely that the average small business advertiser uses Meta's GenAI tools for more subtle tasks, said Stacy Reed, an online advertising and Facebook ads consultant.
That includes using AI to create multiple versions of an ad's headline, auto-resizing the size of ads so they look appropriate within users' Instagram and Facebook apps, and repositioning certain images within the ads so that the promotions perform better, Reed said.
Advertisers that already write strong, creative copy can ask Meta's GenAI tools for "a little bit more" help, Reed said.
"That's where you win with their AI tools," she said.
Reed said the many small advertisers she supports aren't associating the new features with AI. They "think that Meta is just enhancing the way you build ads," Reed said.
Celina Guerrero, an independent corporate sales and training consultant, said she uses Meta's GenAI tools to help with writing headlines for her ads, but she said she finds Meta's advertising interface to be confusing and constantly changing.
"It is visually overwhelming from a user experience," Guerrero said.
Ahead of a Facebook ad campaign planned for January, Guerrero said she is debating how to use Meta's GenAI tools for more in-depth tasks, like modifying her ad's entire in-line copy.
"I don't want my copy to sound like ChatGPT," Guerrero said, referring to the sterile, run-of-the-mill AI-generated text that's proliferating the web. "I have two options: One, I don't use the variations, or two, I spend an inordinate amount of hours editing it."
Most big companies and advertising agencies are turning to more marketing-specific tools for their generative AI-based ad campaigns, said Jay Pattisall, principal analyst at Forrester. Those services are more robust than Meta's built-in AI ad tools, he said.
Still, the mere introduction of simple GenAI tools is beneficial to Meta considering it dominates the digital ads market along with Google. Meta's generative AI tools just have "to be good enough to squeeze out more investment" from advertisers, said Maurice Rahmey, CEO of performance marketing firm Disruptive Digital and a former Facebook customer manager.
"It's better for their business, even if it's just those small, incremental changes," Rahmey said "It's a business of scale."
What's next for Meta's enterprise play?
With Meta's hiring of Shih from Salesforce in November, some analysts say Meta could make an enterprise technology push with its Llama family of open-source AI models.
Llama's advancements "represent a significant opportunity for businesses to drive more efficiencies and significantly improve the experiences they offer their customers," Meta monetization head John Hegeman said in a statement.
Shih, who was one of CNBC's 2024 changemakers, rejoined Salesforce in 2020 after previously working at the company from 2006 through 2009. As part of her most recent role at Salesforce, Shih helped oversee Einstein GPT for Service and Sales, a GenAI product intended for sales and customer support staff.
During her first stint at Salesforce, Shih created a business app that let users connect their Salesforce customer relationship software with their Facebook connections. In 2009, she wrote "The Facebook Era," a book intended for professionals to better understand how to use social networks for business.
Multiple former Meta AI and product leaders told CNBC that Shih's vast experience will be helpful considering the company has failed in previous attempts at building enterprise software.
Meta announced in May that it plans to shut down Workplace, its business communications product, by 2026. And after buying enterprise startup Kustomer for about $1 billion in 2020, Meta spun it out in 2023 in a deal that was reportedly valued at $250 million.
The most logical step for Meta would be to create a larger business around WhatsApp, said Ralph Schackart, an internet equity analyst at investment bank William Blair. Specifically, WhatsApp could help businesses build customer-service chatbots using Meta's GenAI, Schackart said.
"Longer term, this is going to evolve into customized sales agents, which is a $3 trillion-plus industry," Schackart said about Meta's WhatsApp business AI chatbot opportunity.
This always reminds me of when I was first learning to use one of the first versions of the Unreal Engine. I made a real big wide open area that had a lot of stuff in it and the game would bog down from having too many things to render, so it was better to have some closed off areas and make walls so the game would not render anything you could not see in that area. So I kept it the same but just added walls or cliffs to block some areas off, So I could still have the same stuff in the level but it would not bog down because it only had to render what was visible.
The universe does not want to waste rendering power to decide what state each particle is in if nobody is looking at it.
Science remains a beautiful journey of discovery, yet it only scratches the surface. Quantum mechanics whispers of a world far beyond logic and measurement, hinting at mysteries you cannot measure with instruments. Reality isn’t simply 'what is observed'; it is also what is not observed. To reduce it to the measurable alone is to make it hollow, to turn existence into an equation, forgetting the living presence that permeates all things. Remember, existence is not contained by mind; it moves through the uncharted depths that even quantum theories can only glimpse, not grasp.
Wave function collapse is not due to observation, it is due to integration. As soon as we apply our tools and equipment to measure/gauge quantum phenomenon, that integration with the system alters it's state.
It needs to be explained better, because most people assume that by observation we literally mean just "seeing" a thing. It's not our observation that changes the state, it is the interaction we apply to that phenomenon.
The paradox is that it is impossible to separate consciousness from reality, for consciousness is what enables us to seek the answers to reality. If we were all bacteria, there would be no discernible reality beyond what we needed to exist as bacteria.
Uncertainty is caused by our sensing and measurements method. To locate an object we use light that carries information about location to our eye. If the object is big the light is not able do anything to its location but if the object is small, light hitting the object gives it an energy that change its location or movement and than goes to our eye with the information about already changed state of the object.
Notably, between July 2022 and November 2023, Indian users traded over INR 1.03 lakh crore (approximately $12.3 billion) worth of VDAs on offshore platforms, including blocked exchanges, with cumulative uncollected TDS estimated to exceed INR 3,493 crore (around $417 million) during this period.
Between December 2023 and October 2024, trading volumes on offshore platforms surged further, INR 2.63 lakh crore (about $31.1 billion). This corresponds to an estimated INR 2,634 crore (approximately $311 million) in TDS owed by offshore platforms, bringing the total uncollected TDS since July 2022 to over INR 6,000 crore, the report stated.
On the other hand, while domestic exchanges showed some improvement in early 2024, the overall trend indicated that locals continued to migrate to offshore platforms, with web traffic data indicating a 34% drop in user activity on major domestic platforms since the start of the year.
I’ve often wondered since learning about the quantum realm if we (our universe) could be a quantum or cellular piece of some larger entity, living or otherwise.
I agree that someday we may find some sub quantum matter that is even stranger. But maybe greater size also behaves in ways we can’t see. If our universe is just a tiny piece of something larger maybe what we understand as physics or reality doesn’t behave the way we expect just like at the quantum level.
Currently, KUcoin is the only Financial Intelligence Unit registered foreign exchange that began deducting TDS in March 2024 through a local entity. However, its contribution to overall offshore trading volumes by Indian users remains below 5%.
If the current trend persists, the report warned that uncollected TDS from offshore crypto trading could surpass ₹17,700 crore (approximately $2.1 billion) over the next five years.
India must revise tax policy
“The current regulatory framework disproportionately affects compliant users and entities while failing to address the root causes of non-compliance,” the report added, pointing out that registering with the FIU does not mandate offshore exchanges to set up local subsidiaries or ensure tax compliance.
To address these challenges, the report recommended revising Section 194S of the Income Tax Act to make offshore platforms responsible for TDS deductions, even if they’re not physically based in India, while also lowering the 1% TDS rate to 0.01%.
think the reason we loose something in the translation, is that we, as human beings are limited to our senses. Light for instance, sight itself. If we require 3-4 versions of an image just to project a picture in our brains, no wonder it looks semi permanent when we aren’t looking directly at it. Once we pick up light, that message gets changed in the brain. Same probably goes for a high powered camera or microscope. They reverse the image to project it. That’s all I can think. We think about an electron as a particle, but it’s more of a region filled with motion. Energy, subatomic particles, and atoms/molecules all act differently, yet work together. If time is movement and counting, then without entropy we have no time. So if we think about space as a giant pressure cooker, the heaviest masses always sink to center.
Time space can be filled with energy moving or solidified. But they both displace the empty black vacuum (cosmological constant) making space grow. Galaxies are probably just time dilated space storms. Heat chasing a cold dense center is much the same as high pressure working air masses chasing a low pressure center. It isn’t just gravity holding things in. Those gaseous regions would quite naturally hug a cold dense mass even against atmospheric pressure, so in a vacuum they’d most definitely be glued to Sagittarius A STAR. Some of the mass isn’t held in by gravity. Thermodynamics is boss.
Yes maybe a single particle is in superposition until it is interfered with in a closed system but in the large scale reality we inhabit the energies are busy collapsing each others wavefunctions. A tree does make a sound if it falls in the forest and no one hears it. The human mind is not the only entity that exists.
Anything observed from a distance or not observed at all is less defined, in the quantum world its just the same, the harder you look the more defined something becomes; that is the outcome. If you look at maximum resolution, there can only be one outcome. Just like focusing a microscope. For me this seems intuitive and I wonder why other people get so wound up by it. Also I have never real got Shrodingers cat experiment. The cat always knew if it was alive or not therefore the outcome was already determined. The cat is an observer just like a human. Maybe I'm just not bright enough to understand.
Whoever knows the ins and outs of this stuff are truly amazing minds, he lost me in the first 2 minutes of talking but it still captivates me because I know that this is a part of us all and everything, well at least molecules are they are supposed to run through everything even water. One day somebody is gonna have a eureka moment with this stuff. One day somebody is gonna find something within quantum mechanics that they've never found before that either helps humanity or at the very least changes our understanding. Its good stuff. Very interesting.
I am becoming increasingly more satisfied as science evolves to understand and explain reality in a way that makes such intuitive sense. As long as we remain glued to “the scientific method”, we are doomed to the recurrence relation that requires a universe that behaves according to arbitrary / disorganized assumptions, so that it can be explained
We live in a reality of opposites, meaning that for every concept you can put forth, it’s opposite exists. This applies to even that which we consider to be fundamental ie the fundamental laws of physics. So therefore, even the fundamental laws that govern the universe must have it’s opposite existing and some level or degree. This is why we see the laws at our level of experience being countered by a different set of laws at the quantum level.
I guess this is the moment when science should accept that materialistic theories calculation ultimately collapse to the spirituality within us and ultimately knowing oneself only is the way to undesrtand experience the you everything. Thats why i guess before others invaded India there was a historical system of education based on vedas granths epics that were mathematical and scientific bt are focused on experiencing oneself
The recent Bitcoin price action has been marked by a correction from its all-time high of $108,135 achieved just a week ago. Although Bitcoin has largely held up above the $90,000 mark, the correction has seen the cryptocurrency falling to as low as $92,500 in the past 24 hours. This decline has not only shaken confidence in Bitcoin’s immediate trajectory but has also turned attention toward the altcoin market.
Although the altcoin market has also mirrored this trend of Bitcoin’s price correction, many investors and analysts are expecting an altcoin rally very soon. VanEck weighed in on this expectation with a confident declaration on the social media platform X. According to the investment firm, the crypto industry is currently in an altcoin season that started on November 27.
Altcoin Season Is Here Already—VanEck
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has struggled to maintain its price momentum above the $100,000 mark, raising questions about where the market might head next. While many Bitcoin proponents are expecting a renewed surge in 2025 with the incoming Trump administration in the US, other crypto analysts are turning to the altcoin market. Interestingly, analysts at VanEck suggest that the current crypto environment may favor altcoins against Bitcoin.
Six months later, Ford became the first to announce it would work with Tesla in a deal that would give its customers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. But it wasn’t just about giving Ford EV owners access to a special adapter. Ford also committed to integrating its future EVs with NACS ports instead of CCS.
Tesla charging FAQs
In the U.S. today, there are 36,499 NACS ports available publicly (although some of those might be from other EV charging companies that have adapted Tesla’s standard), compared to around 16,925 CCS ports. That’s despite federal dollars that have gone explicitly to the buildout of CCS chargers.
For EV owners stuck with a CCS port, they’ll have to hold out for manufacturer-approved adapters. While there are some third-party adapters that claim to be compliant with certain safety and performance standards, like Lectron’s Vortex Plug for $199, Tesla’s website says such adapters are prohibited.
A GM spokesperson told TechCrunch its adapters have been specifically designed to protect GM EV batteries while charging and that its vehicle warranty doesn’t cover damage to vehicle parts resulting from the use of non-GM approved adapters.
In late August, Tesla posted on X that it had ramped up production of adapters. That statement, combined with GM’s announcement, could mean that even more non-Tesla EVs will be pulling up to Supercharger stations soon. They’ll all have to download the Tesla app so they can pay for charging.
Hyundai said on Monday that it would send customers who have bought or leased an EV before January 31 a free charging adapter that would let them access Tesla’s supercharging network.
The adapter will enable CCS-port-equipped Hyundai EVs to access more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States, Hyundai said. The free adapters will be available to eligible owners of the model-year 2024 and earlier Kona Electric, Ioniq hatchback, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 6 vehicles. Hyundai said that model-year 2025 Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5 N, and Kona Electric vehicles are also eligible.
Customers will have to request the free NACs adapter through the online MyHyundai owner portal.
Support for Tesla’s charging connector and port — called the North American Charging Standard — has accelerated since Ford and GM announced plans in 2023 to integrate the technology into their next generation EVs and sell adapters for current EV owners. Until then, every EV, with the exception of Tesla, used Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.
Virtually every other automaker has followed, making their own partnerships with Tesla to offer customers a NACs adapter. Some, including Lucid, are planning to integrate the charging port into future EVs.
The rollout hasn’t been as smooth as some hoped, though, with many non-Tesla customers still waiting for the adapters. However, some automakers have started to ship the adapters in recent months.
Kirsten Korosec is a reporter and editor who has covered the future of transportation from EVs and autonomous vehicles to urban air mobility and in-car tech for more than a decade. She is currently the transportation editor at TechCrunch and co-host of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. She is also co-founder and co-host of the podcast, “The Autonocast.” She previously wrote for Fortune, The Verge, Bloomberg, MIT Technology Review and CBS Interactive.
Ramping up AI
Musk formed xAI last year. Soon after, the company released Grok, a flagship generative AI model that now powers a number of features on X, including a chatbot accessible to X Premium subscribers and free users in some regions.
Grok has what Musk has described as “a rebellious streak” — a willingness to answer “spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.” Told to be vulgar, for example, Grok will happily oblige, spewing profanities and colorful language you won’t hear from ChatGPT.
Musk has derided ChatGPT and other AI systems for being too “woke” and “politically correct,” despite Grok’s own unwillingness to cross certain boundaries and hedge on political subjects. He’s also referred to Grok as “maximally truth-seeking” and less biased than competing models, although there’s evidence to suggest that Grok leans to the left.
Over the past year, Grok has become increasingly ingrained in X, the social network formerly known as Twitter. At launch, Grok was only available to X users — and developers skilled enough to get the “open source” edition up and running.
Thanks to an integration with the open image generator Flux, Grok can generate images on X (without guardrails, controversially). The model can analyze images as well, and summarize news and trending events (imperfectly, mind).
Reports indicate that Grok may handle even more X functions in the future, from enhancing X’s search capabilities and account bios to helping with post analytics and reply settings.
xAI is sprinting to catch up to formidable competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic in the generative AI race. The company launched an API in October, allowing customers to build Grok into third-party apps, platforms, and services. And it just launched a standalone Grok iOS app to a test audience.
Musk asserts that it hasn’t been a fair fight.
In a lawsuit filed against OpenAI and Microsoft, OpenAI’s close collaborator, attorneys for Musk accuse OpenAI of “actively trying to eliminate competitors” like xAI by “extracting promises from investors not to fund them.” OpenAI, Musk’s counsel says, also unfairly benefits from Microsoft’s infrastructure and expertise in what the attorneys describe as a “de facto merger.”
Yet Musk often says that X’s data gives xAI a leg up compared to rivals. Last month, X changed its privacy policy to allow third parties, including xAI, to train models on X posts.
Musk, it’s worth noting, was one of the original founders of OpenAI, and left the company in 2018 after disagreements over its direction. He’s argued in previous suits that OpenAI profited from his early involvement yet reneged on its nonprofit pledge to make the fruits of its AI research available to all.
One thing I learned from the Covid lockdowns in China is that Xi will "dig in" and not course correct until its absolutely too late and he's forced to. That told me a lot about his reluctance to course correct when he believes something is the right way, and suspect the same will be true about the economy.
An xAI ecosystem
xAI has outlined a vision according to which its models would be trained on data from Musk’s various companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, and its models could then improve technology across those companies. It is already powering customer support features for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service, according to The Wall Street Journal, and the startup is said to be in talks with Tesla to provide R&D in exchange for some of the carmaker’s revenue.
Tesla shareholders, for one, object to these plans. Several have sued Musk over his decision to start xAI, arguing that Musk has diverted both talent and resources from Tesla to what’s essentially a competing venture.
Nevertheless, the deals — and xAI’s developer and consumer-facing products — have driven xAI’s revenue to around $100 million a year. For comparison, Anthropic is reportedly on pace to generate $1 billion in revenue this year, and OpenAI is targeting $4 billion by the end of 2024.
Musk said this summer that xAI is training the next generation of Grok models at its Memphis data center, which was apparently built in just 122 days and is currently powered partly by portable diesel generators. The company hopes to upgrade the server farm, which contains 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, next year; in its press release, xAI said it plans to fully double that number. (Because of their ability to perform many calculations in parallel, GPUs are the favored chips for training and running models.)
In November, xAI won approval from the regional power authority in Memphis for 150MW of additional power — enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. To win the agency over, xAI pledged to improve the quality of the city’s drinking water and provide the Memphis grid with discounted Tesla-manufactured batteries. But some residents criticized the move, arguing it would strain the grid and worsen the area’s air quality.
Tesla is also expected to use the upgraded data center to improve its autonomous driving technologies.
xAI has expanded quite rapidly from an operations standpoint in the year since its founding, growing from just a dozen employees in March 2023 to over 100 today. In October, the startup moved into OpenAI’s old corporate offices in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood.
xAI has reportedly told investors it plans to raise more money next year.
It won’t be the only AI lab raising immense cash. Anthropic recently secured $4 billion from Amazon, bringing its total raised to $13.7 billion, while OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in October to grow its war chest to $17.9 billion.
Megadeals like OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s drove AI venture capital activity to $31.1 billion across over 2,000 deals in Q3 2024, per PitchBook data.
However, due to low lithium contents and high magnesium-to-lithium ratios, lithium extraction from these sources is still technically difficult. Advanced extraction techniques are required to make the most of these resources.
According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), hard-rock ores from places like Zimbabwe and the highly concentrated brine resources in South America are the main sources of lithium for China, the largest refiner of lithium in the world.
To meet domestic demand, Chinese mining companies have expanded operations in Zimbabwe, bolstering global lithium supply chains. Dominating lithium-ion battery production, China accounts for 77 percent of the world’s EV batteries, with combined exports exceeding $139 billion in 2023.
Despite emerging alternatives like sodium-ion batteries, lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain dominant due to their superior efficiency and energy density. Rising demand could deplete global lithium reserves by the end of the decade, underscoring the urgency for innovative solutions.
Optimizing brine resource
Researchers introduced the term “low-quality brine” to describe sources with lithium concentrations below 0.26 grams per liter or magnesium-to-lithium ratios exceeding 6.15.
These circumstances put traditional extraction techniques to the test, which concentrate lithium by evaporating water and separate it from other elements using chemicals. For such brines, conventional methods are ineffective due to low concentrations and the co-extraction of undesirable components.
Other innovative approaches examined include filtration membranes that use pressure gradients or electrical fields to separate lithium, as well as electrochemical methods leveraging ion properties, reports SCMP.
According to the study, optimizing lithium extraction from low-quality brines may involve combining various approaches. Efficiency could be increased, for example, by combining extraction with seawater desalination or incorporating renewable energy into the process.
The potential of low-quality brines to contribute significantly to sustainable lithium production, bolster energy storage systems, and further the global shift to cleaner energy sources was highlighted by the researchers.
Moreover, it also has an advanced level of automation, allowing it to be operated by even a single person. It is also quite portable and can be mounted onto a military vehicle to enhance mobility.
As per the release, the British Army got to trial a demonstrator version of the RFDEW.
Development and future plans for anti-drone swarm system
The trial was followed by the system delivered by Team HERSA – a joint enterprise between UK MOD’s Defense Equipment & Support and Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) – earlier this year.
The Army’s Royal Artillery Trials and Development Unit and 7 Air Defense Group completed the live firing trial at a range in West Wales, where they successfully targeted and engaged an unmanned aerial system, in a first for the British Armed Forces.
This trial has paved the way for the UK Army’s air defense personnel to explore and exercise the weapon system’s potential in different configurations across a variety of range environments, threat types, and engagement scenarios.
Minister for Defense Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle MP said, “The successful firing by the British soldiers of our Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon is another step forward for a potentially game-changing sovereign weapon for the UK.”
“This is demonstration of the UK remaining at the forefront of directed energy weapons and developing a crucial advantage against the emerging threats we face.”
The demonstrator system was produced by a consortium led by Thales UK, which included sub-contractors QinetiQ, Teledyne e2v, and Horiba Mira.
Team HERSA will continue to develop the anti-drone weapon system with operators to meet new requirements and technology and bring a mission-optimized RFDEW to reality.
Would be cool to go into your digital world and it will look exactly like today, and because you would need a helmet or something reading your brain you could conjure up anything you've seen IRL and person you've ever seen. Have a deceased family member? you can see them here and you know how they are like so it will be like they are still here. Or visit a past experience and watch it play out in front of you.
Lived in Bethlehem, tended bar there with steel workers nightly. Many talked about finding ways to not do much, especially the night shifts. The company leadership couldn't figure how to increase worker productivity. Bad combo , it wasn't money, it was culture. Same at Sparrows Point, where family members worked.
I grew up in this area. I graduated high school in 1972 and college in 1977. And tried to stay working in the area as the economy tanked. Many of the companies that I worked for closed. Made a living of sorts in fields that did not pay well. Eventally had to move. Sad fact is that after some 50 years of working, most of my official working history no longer exists. No one to call.
Thanks for the video on the Pennsylvania steel mills. I worked for the state of Pennsylvania and visited the towns where many of these steel mills operated. It was at a time as many of t.hem were closing. Those towns really suffered from the loss of those jobs since many of the residents of those towns worked in the steel works. As time went on Pittsburg city has evolved and grew new jobs in other fields. However many of.those steel towns have lost population especially as the children of those areas could not find work there. I used to take the train from Philadelphia to Chicago and remember seeing on my first trips how big and busy those old steel mills were.
At night you would always see the hot steel in some areas and the orange glow of the hot steel going through the plants. Today there are a few steel plants still in operation but they are much smaller. The Bethlehem steel plant as well as being a museum of steel and entertainment also was redeveloped into one of our larger casino resorts and does provide many jobs for the local population but is not as high paying as the old steel jobs.
Born and raised in la and its not the same at all brother everything changed after pandemic, it was already kinda dyin down 2019, 2018 was the last year it felt like something. I still stay in la now, I have no friends, no life outside work, and I hardly go out side. You see people doing cool things on the internet, but like you said it’s a façade. When you actual go outside, it’s a ghost town. I actually fell asleep at the club the other day it was so boring and expensive felt like I wasted my money lol
Man bro Im from the central coast cali and its the same over here to the vibe is all different. I do remember going to LA in the 80s Man it was awrsome, Lakets were Champs, KDAY was bumping the jams, what a sweet time, I even lived there for a shorr time in late 90s, but now its soo sad, I feel like were in the freakn twilight zone. God help us. Good content my boy! Take Care!
HI,I was born and raised in.A. 68 Years ago. We used to cruise Sunset Bl. all the way to the beach, picking up hitchhikers in the early 70's. When i first moved out of my parents house, my rent was $75 a month! I could drive from Highland Park to downtown in 15 min.! I don't want to move out of state, but might have to.
Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping tech heavyweights to join his new administration, continuing a trend of Silicon Valley's growing influence in a second Trump White House.
Trump said Sunday he would nominate Scott Kupor, a managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to be director of the Office of Personnel Management, which coordinates recruitment and provides resources for government employees.
#trump #siliconvalley #whitehouse
Kupor thanked Trump in a post on X and said the opportunity would allow him to work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in their leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a nascent commission aimed at cutting government spending and regulation.
Trump also picked Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan, who most recently served as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, has had a long career in tech, with roles at Microsoft, Meta, Twitter, Snap and Yahoo. He has previous ties to Musk, helping him "temporarily" run the social media service X after Musk acquired the platform, formerly known as Twitter, for $44 billion in 2022.
Generative AI technology has become Meta's priority, directly impacting the company's business and potentially paving the road to future revenue opportunities.
"Aut Zuck Aut Nihil" spanned the front of Mark Zuckerberg's loose-fitting black shirt during his keynote at Meta's Connect event in September.
The words, donned in all-caps and gray font, were a play on the Latin phrase "Aut Caesar Aut Nihil," which translates to "Either Caesar or nothing" or rather "All or nothing." It was a fitting phrase for a company that in 2024 put the full weight of its resources behind its artificial intelligence strategy.
Meta in April said it would raise its spending levels in 2024 by as much as $10 billion to support infrastructure investments for its AI efforts. Although the announcement sent shares plunging as much as 19% that evening, investors have come around to the company's costly AI ambitions. Meta's stock price hit a record on Dec. 11, and it's up nearly 70% year to date as of the market's close on Friday.
"It's clear that there are a lot of new opportunities to use new AI advances to accelerate our core business that should have strong ROI over the next few years, so I think we should invest more there," Zuckerberg said on a call with analysts in October.
Russia bans crypto mining in six regions until 2031, amid soaring anticipation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve to mitigate economic risks and international sanctions.
In a recent development, Russia has imposed a ban on crypto mining in six regions from January 1, 2025. Notably, the restrictions will be imposed on the regions for six years and will be in effect till March 15, 2031. This development also comes just after Russian lawmakers proposed creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve amid a global shifting focus toward the flagship crypto.
Russia Imposes Six-Year Crypto Mining Ban
According to a report by the TASS Russian News Agency, the Russian Government has imposed a six-year crypto mining ban in six regions. The affected regions include Dagestan, Chechnya, and the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, among others. In addition, temporary bans will apply to specific zones in Irkutsk and Zabaikalsky during peak energy consumption periods, particularly in winter months.
The Russian government asserts the restrictions aim to balance regional energy demands while addressing disparities in electricity pricing. Notably, experts highlight the interconnectedness of electricity shortages and pricing benefits in certain regions. Sergey Kolobanov, an energy sector expert, pointed out how low electricity costs in some areas are offset by higher costs for other consumers across Russia.
Similarly, Vladimir Klimanov, a regional policy specialist, emphasized the need for equitable electricity pricing nationwide. The legal framework for mining in Russia has recently undergone changes.
As of November 2024, mining is legal but requires individuals and companies to register with the Federal Tax Service (FTS). Those mining within 6,000 kWh per month are exempt from registration, ensuring small-scale miners remain unaffected.
Meta AI's expanding user base
Meta has been increasingly talking up the number of people who use Meta AI, with Zuckerberg saying in December that the digital assistant "now has nearly 600 million monthly actives."
He launched the Meta AI chatbot in 2023 to rival the generative AI chatbots of competitors, most notably OpenAI's ChatGPT. In April, the company brought it to the forefront of each of the apps in its empire by putting Meta AI in the search bars of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger.
MicroStrategy plans to raise capital and align leadership with its Bitcoin strategy.
The company’s stock is down despite its large Bitcoin holdings.
MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, revealed its plan to hold a special meeting with its shareholders to approve some proposals that seek to strengthen the company’s Bitcoin-centered approach under its proposed “21/21 plan.” The company is enhancing its financial freedom and synchronizing the directors’ remuneration as it concentrates on acquiring more Bitcoin and related endeavors.
Proposals to Expand Capital-Raising Capacity
As of 31 December 2014, the authorized number of Class A shares was 330 million, but the firm is asking for the green light to issue up to 10.33 billion. That would greatly improve MicroStrategy’s prospects for financing potential future investments such as extra bitcoin purchases, adding to its strengths.
Also, it has been recommended that the company increase its authorized preferred shares from 5 million to 1.005 billion. The message for the firm is clear. By expanding its sources of funds, the company will be able to sustain its torrid pace of buying Bitcoin while considering other strategic, long-term goals.
Sonic, a gaming-centric layer-2 blockchain built on Solana, is set to distribute its SONIC token to users who have signed up via the social media platform TikTok.
The game has successfully attracted over 2 million users from TikTok, a success Sonic attributes to the platform’s user-friendly experience and extensive reach.
Sonic SVM, a layer-2 network on Solana, also known as a “network extension,” is set to make waves in the crypto gaming space by airdropping SONIC tokens to TikTok users. This initiative follows the successful integration of SonicX within TikTok, reminiscent of how previous tap-to-earn games were incorporated into Telegram via the TON network.
The announcement comes right after Sonic unveiled its inaugural game, Mahjong 123, which is set to debut on SonicX.app, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its TikTok Chain ecosystem. Currently, Sonic SVM is home to 67 playable games, but the team believes that TikTok is the ideal platform for launching SonicX.
Token Allocation and Engagement Rewards
According to the announcement on X, the SONIC token allocation mechanics are currently undergoing final adjustments. Chris Zhu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sonic, mentioned that every eligible TikTok user will receive a guaranteed base amount of tokens. The duration of time a user spends in the app, their involvement in campaigns, and interactions with particular features will influence the distribution of bonus tokens.
India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a recent report.
The December report from Indian technology think tank Esya Centre reveals that the government has already missed out on collecting over INR 6,000 (roughly $724 million) crore in tax revenue from virtual digital assets since July 2022 as traders migrated to offshore exchanges to avoid compliance burdens and high tax rates.
After overturning a 2018 shadow ban, India levied a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, which does not allow users to offset losses against gains, while also subjecting domestic crypto trades to a 1% Tax Deducted at Source.
Additionally, the government has attempted to regulate the sector by bringing VDAs under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and blocking URLs of non-compliant offshore exchanges to curb tax evasion and improve oversight.
However, the report highlights that these measures have been largely ineffective, as traders continue to bypass restrictions using VPNs, and offshore platforms still dominate trading volumes.
EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers.
In May 2023, Ford triggered a transformation when the U.S. automaker locked in a deal to give owners of its EVs access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
In a stunning shift, automaker after automaker — from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes — followed suit. By the end of 2023, nearly every major automaker had agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and promised EV owners that adapters would soon be on their way.
Most non-Tesla customers are still waiting. However, recent announcements from automakers may provide an electric lining of optimism.
The shift to the Tesla EV charging standard
In November 2022, Tesla shared its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. At the time, every other automaker was using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) in North America.
Mass adoption seemed unlikely at the time even though Tesla’s charging network was considered far superior thanks to its robust and user-friendly design and the ease of paying for the EV juice.
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has raised billions of dollars in new cash at double its previous valuation.
xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has raised $6 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.
Investors gave a minimum of $77,593, per the filing (97 participated, but the document doesn’t reveal their identities). xAI later announced (confirming some earlier reporting) that Andreessen Horowitz , Blackrock, Fidelity, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Nvidia, AMD, and others numbered among them.
The new cash brings xAI’s total raised to $12 billion, adding to the $6 billion tranche xAI raised this spring. CNBC reported in November that xAI was aiming for a $50 billion valuation — double its valuation of six months prior.
According to the Financial Times, only investors who’d backed xAI in its previous fundraising round were permitted to participate in this one. Reportedly, investors who helped finance Musk’s Twitter acquisition were given access to up to 25% of xAI’s shares.
Researchers from Nanjing University achieved significant lithium recovery using solvent extraction methods at a Qinghai salt lake.
In order to facilitate the production of lithium batteries for use in construction and energy storage, these developments seek to access plentiful but untapped sources.
According to a Nanjing University study, the increasing demand for renewable energy technology and electric vehicles (EVs) could cause the present lithium supply to run out as early as 2029.
According to a Chinese online news outlet, because of the impending shortage of supplies, scientists are looking into novel ways to extract lithium from unusual sources like salt lakes, seawater, and even sediment deposits all around the world.
Surge in demand
The need for sustainable lithium extraction techniques is being driven by the growing demand for renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs).Su
Conventional methods, such as mining hard-rock ores and removing lithium from brines, are energy-intensive, emit a lot of greenhouse gases, and disrupt land and deplete groundwater. These methods lead to supply chain and environmental issues, underscoring the need for effective and sustainable substitutes.
Because of their broad availability and large stocks, low-quality brines—such as sedimentary liquids, geothermal fluids, oilfield-produced waters, seawater, and some salt lakes—represent a promising but untapped resource.
The RFDEW is an all-around weapon capable of tackling land, air, and sea threats.
The United Kingdom has announced that its soldiers have successfully tested a Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) that can take down a drone swarm within seconds.
The RFDEW system is being touted as a game-changing weapon that can turn off drone swarms using radio waves for a small sum of money per shot.
Further, the UK Ministry of Defense states that it is an all-around weapon capable of tackling land, air, and sea threats.
USPs of the RFDEW anti-drone system
The new weapon system tested by the British soldiers is different from the DragonFire. The DragonFire is a laser-directed energy weapon that uses a laser beam of light to kill unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone swarms.
In stark contrast, the RFDEW uses radio waves to take down UAVs.
“The weapon uses high frequency waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside devices such as drones, causing them to be immobilized or fall out of the sky,” the UK Ministry of Defense said in the release.
It also stated that the RFDEW can neutralize targets in a range of 0.62 miles (1 km) immediately.
It is also quite inexpensive as compared to other counter-drone measures, as it can tackle drones at a cost of roughly just 13 cents (10 pence in UK currency) per shot.
What should I do! 😭😭
We got this Chicken as a gift a few weeks ago and ever since she came, we gradually became friends and she love playing around me. But now my Uncle ask me to Kill her for stew because of the Christmas Celebration. I don't know what to do because presently I can't kill her, she is my pet 😭😭😭😭...
And if I don't kill her, when I travel no body would take care of her. I don't know where to stand, my legs are shaking...
Thats was what came to my mind, but I will be traveling for some activities till January and if I go, no body will take care of her till I return... 😭😭😭😭
in the US and in Japan most people (at least in the city and the suburbs) have never killed an animal, that is done behind closed doors and everyone pretends they are eating non living things.
I’ve always thought this is unnatural and a distorted view of the world. My father refuses to eat anything that resembles its original form. It’s like a little baby. I would hate to kill an animal but I think I should try it at least once since I’m not a vegetarian.
Anyway you have a good heart. Whether you kill the animal or keep it as a pet, don’t lose that!
I couldn't kill my 'house hens' because they are my pets and they give me more than just one meal with the eggs. If it was a rooster, well that's another story, they are dicks anyway, lol.
Meta has been increasingly talking up the number of people who use Meta AI, with Zuckerberg saying in December that the digital assistant "now has nearly 600 million monthly actives."
Liquidado por los osos de $HIVE déjame dormir, hablar con mi novia, comer y te voy a mostrar como se trata un chart para sacar ganancias, además hoy es navidad y hay que sacarle algo a la volatilidad
Eso lo veo bastante bueno para atraer gent, además que la Blockchain ya proporciona una liquidez interesante que de forma acumulada se puede usar también para multiplicarse 🤓📈
@ben.haase Its just a little token from Leo Santa, see you tomorrow.... Thanks for participating @thelastdash good luck on our next visit.. 🤠🤠
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Good day everyone, I just got signed up on hive, @omachi213 just introduced me to hive, my name is chi love, I hope to explore and know more about hive.
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welcome to hive, there's a lot to learn, do well to explore, they're lots of communities on hive, try to be consistent too and you'd enjoy hive.
Welcome once again 😊
Bob McElrath, former blockchain architect at Fidelity Investments, has poured cold water on the idea of creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., describing it as a "hopium hallucination."
Hacken, an international blockchain auditor with Ukrainian roots, is rolling out a new solution that allows web3 businesses in an automated manner to comply with standards like Europe’s MiCA and DORA.
It's my first time here in inleo. I am giving a bigger shoutout to everyone out there...
Welcome. Make yourself feel at home.
i will and thanks a lot
Welcome to InLeo.
thanks a lot
Attention everyone do as much as possible to avoid energy drinks. They are dangerous to health and can harm your liver.
I would push for simple lemon drinks
That's a great choice
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If you qualified for the PENGU airdrop you might be pleased to know that PENGU is up 24% today and going strong! An overnight dominant player in the world of blue chip memecoins. #cent #sapphirecrypto
Welcome in #inleo world, INLEO TO THE MOON #crypto #cent #hive
I'm loving this thread already, it's so nice, this is my second thread and I hope to write more thread.
1/🧵 K-Cinema Triple Threat: "Unforgettable", "Ditto" & "The Magician" Reviewed
I did it a run down review on three Korean short movies I watched last week, the three were self recommend but turned out good for recommendations. #outreach #threadstorm #cinetv
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On a scale of preference and to highly recommend, Ditto gets a 9/10 rating from me for the refreshing storyline and well played characters. But the other two are just as good for your spare time.
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Read more about the post here #gosh
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1/2 @khaleelkazi @leo.voter I created an overview where I matched leo.bounties with active premium subs
Sofar I found:
- this might help bring in a few of those 28 highlighted users and push the income higher.
2/2 highlighted accounts might be very interesting to contact - by getting premium they earn (benefit - cost) the number in the most right column. (even without switchting to staked).
happy Xmas to everyone glad that we all are meeting in the same year
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you #chrismas #xmas #holidays #happyholiday #weihnachten #froheweihnachten #festtage #frohefesttage #inleo
I have learned a vital lesson in life. No one is always too busy. It just depends on where you are on their priority list.
Life is so so unpredictable that's why I don't send my dog to the beach
Welcome To Greener Candles #20 !
This crypto-focused #threadcast is packed with news, hot topics and alpha, inviting all crypto enthusiasts to engage.
Newbie friendly, ask questions, share your stuff!
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Greener Candles is going to take a little Xmas break and return in a couple of days! Merry Christmas everyone and hope you get the present you wished for! 🎄🎅
Inleo saved us from being a victim of robbery two days ago. Around 2 am while I was still awake and making threads some thieves came to our house and was trying to break into the house but as soon as they saw my touch light they ran away.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 12/24/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Best Horizontal Handhelds of 2024
The year 2024 saw the release of numerous horizontal handhelds, making it challenging to choose just one as the best. To simplify the process, the decision was made to select the best Linux handheld and the best Android handheld of the year, with the winners being the RG40XXH for Linux and the Retroid Pocket 4.06H for Android.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus vs S9 FE Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus and S9 FE are two affordable tablets from Samsung, with the A9 Plus starting at $240 and the S9 FE at $449. The S9 FE offers better RAM and storage options, a superior display, and improved performance.
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Hardware and Display
Battery Life and Software
Performance and Cameras
Additional Features
Understanding Linux RAM Usage
Linux is often misconceived as "stealing" RAM, but this is usually due to a misunderstanding of how the operating system utilizes memory for disc caching, making systems faster and more responsive.
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Common Misconceptions
How Disc Caching Works
Checking Available RAM
freecommand can be used to check available RAM, but it's essential to understand the difference between "free" and "available" memory.When to Worry About RAM Usage
Adjusting Swappiness
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the tech revolution ongoing will outpace many. Time for humanity to wake up.
Essential Browser Extensions for Security
The video discusses the top browser extensions for security, including a password manager, ad blockers, and anti-malware tools, that can enhance internet experience and provide better protection against online threats.
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Password Management
Ad Blockers
Anti-Malware Tools
Additional Tools
The New Era of AI Reasoning
OpenAI just dropped its new reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini, now open for public safety testing and research. Fun fact: they skipped "o2" to avoid trademark drama with the UK’s O2 telecom. o3-mini offers flexible speeds—low, medium, and high—with better performance at higher settings. Plus, it’s already beating its predecessor, o1, on Codeforces, a top-tier coding benchmark. Big moves in AI development!
#artificialintelligence #ai #coding #research #technology
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Steam Deck News and Game Recommendations
The Steam Deck continues to make headlines, with Valve and AMD partnering up with Lenovo at CES 2025, Ubisoft making changes to their launcher requirements, and exciting game recommendations for Steam Deck users.
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Valve and AMD Partnership
Ubisoft's Changes
Game Recommendations
Kindle Colorsoft vs Paper White Comparison
The Kindle Colorsoft and Paper White have similarities, but the Colorsoft's color E-ink screen sets it apart, making it ideal for reading color content like comics and magazines, while the Paper White excels at reading regular ebooks with its high contrast screen.
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Front Light and Performance
Design and Display
Front Light and Performance
Reading Experience
Other Features
Data centers consomem tanta água que se tornaram um problema para seus próprios proprietários: as Big Techs
Data centers e servidores são grandes consumidores de água. As empresas precisam cada vez mais de realizar cálculos tão complexos e pesados, mas para isso, é necessário cada vez mais água para que os servidores sejam resfriados e funcionem adequadamente. E isso é algo que vai de encontro aos objetivos ambientais que estas mesmas empresas têm para 2030 e 2050.
#technology #bigtech #hivebr
Atualmente, cada data center da Microsoft necessita de 125 milhões de litros de água por ano, um ultraje que o novo design tentará reduzir. O consumo tem sido reduzido, por exemplo, passaram de 0,49 L/kWh em 2021 para 0,30 L/kWh no último ano fiscal, uma melhoria de 39%. O objetivo da Microsoft é consumir ainda menos água e, diretamente, falam em evitar esse abastecimento assim que o servidor estiver construído.
A Microsoft comentou que a atual frota de servidores ainda mistura sistemas de dissipação de líquidos e água, mas esses novos designs de consumo zero começarão a ser testados em projetos em Phoenix, no Arizona; e em Mount Pleasant, no Wisconsin. Depois de avaliarem o resultado, irão implementá-lo em massa e os resultados deverão ser vistos inicialmente em 2027.
Apple’s Doorbell of the Future: Face ID Meets Your Front Door
Apple is working on a smart doorbell with Face ID tech that unlocks your door when it recognizes you. Launching as early as late 2025, it’ll use Apple’s Secure Enclave chip to keep your data safe and sync with HomeKit smart locks. Imagine never fumbling for your keys again—just walk up, and you’re in. It’s one step closer to making home security as smooth as unlocking your iPhone.
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Christmas Eve with the Sun
This Christmas Eve, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is diving closer to the Sun than ever—right into its atmosphere. Imagine enduring 2,500°F while unlocking secrets of solar wind, the stuff that creates auroras and powers space weather. It’s like touching the heart of a blazing fire to understand its rhythm. This mission could reveal where the solar wind is born, rewriting what we know about our star.
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Genesis Revolutionizes Robot Training
Genesis, an open-source platform created by Carnegie Mellon University, speeds up robot training 430,000 times by using text-generated 3D worlds. With physics calculations 80 times faster than current simulators, it uses standard GPUs to train robots quickly. Built with Python, Genesis lets anyone create dynamic, physics-based environments without needing complex coding. It’s a game-changer for robotics, making neural network training more accessible and efficient than ever.
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Grok, xAI's chatbot, just got a major upgrade
It’s now free for everyone and testing its own iOS app in Australia and beyond. The app pulls real-time info from the web and X (formerly Twitter), so it’s like having a know-it-all friend in your pocket. Plus, a dedicated website is on the way. Grok started exclusive but is now open to all—kind of like the VIP club that decided to let everyone in.
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Apple's New Chip Tech: More Power, Less Heat
Apple's latest chip breakthrough could change the game. By packing CPU and GPU into one unit, Apple’s System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design offers faster, more efficient performance. TSMC's SoIC-mH tech improves heat management, letting chips run full throttle longer. Expect this in Apple’s M5 Pro, Max, and Ultra models. The M5 Pro will also power Apple Intelligence servers. This isn’t just tech talk—it's the future of powerful, long-lasting chips.
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Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Are Safer Than Human Drivers
A study tracking 25.3 million miles of Waymo's autonomous driving shows impressive safety gains: 88% less property damage and 92% fewer injury claims. Even compared to new cars with advanced safety tech, Waymo's vehicles still reduce property damage by 86% and bodily injuries by 90%. This proves self-driving cars could drastically cut traffic fatalities, though we’ll need more data to confirm the full picture.
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Musk, a tech billionaire who was one of Trump's top donors and most vocal supporters during his campaign, has emerged as one of the president-elect's closest advisors. His outsized influence over Trump has led to growing consternation among Democrats, foreign leaders and business executives, some of whom compete with Musk's companies. Along with X, Musk runs vehicle maker Tesla, defense contractor SpaceX and brain tech startup Neuralink.
Krishnan will likely work closely with David Sacks, another tech executive who has a long history with Musk. Trump earlier this month named Sacks — a venture capitalist, former PayPal COO and popular podcaster — as "czar" of crypto and AI.
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Trump on Sunday also tapped Ken Howery, a co-founder of PayPal and Founders Fund, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. And he appointed Michael Kratsios, who was most recently a managing director at tech startup Scale AI, as the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Kratsios served as chief technology officer during Trump's first administration.
In addition, Trump named former Uber executive Emil Michael as undersecretary for research and engineering.
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Tech business leaders cheered the choices in social media posts. Former Meta executive David Marcus called Trump's selections "remarkable picks," while Box CEO Aaron Levie said the choices were "very strong."
Since Trump's election victory, a slew of tech companies have thrown their support behind the president-elect — a significant departure from his first term, when the industry at large maintained a tense relationship with Trump.
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He noted AI's "positive impact on nearly all aspects of our work," highlighting how the technology was key to rebuilding the company's online advertising business that took a lashing from Apple's iOS privacy update in 2021. Additionally, he said AI underpins Meta's more nascent projects, such as its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and experimental Orion augmented reality headset that Zuckerberg believes could represent "the next computing platform."
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Zuckerberg's comments about AI underscore how the technology has become Meta's top priority, directly impacting the company's business and potentially paving the way for future revenue opportunities. Unlike the company's more conventional services, like Instagram and Facebook, AI is an infrastructure technology that Zuckerberg wants hardwired into its various products, particularly as competitors like OpenAI continue to make inroads with consumers.
While OpenAI's GPT family of AI models help power apps like ChatGPT, Meta's family of Llama AI models feeds the company's newer generative AI features like the Meta AI digital assistant. That chatbot represents Zuckerberg's primary way to introduce generative AI technologies to its billions of users.
Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Anticipation Soars
This ban aligns with Russia’s broader efforts to integrate digital currencies into its financial strategy. Lawmaker Anton Tkachev has recently proposed the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve to mitigate risks posed by traditional foreign exchange reserves.
Highlighting the vulnerabilities of fiat reserves to inflation and sanctions, Tkachev suggested Bitcoin offers a resilient alternative, as it operates independently of centralized controls. He argued that digital currencies provide protection against geopolitical uncertainties and ensure financial stability in a sanctions-laden environment. The move reflects Russia’s recognition of Bitcoin’s potential to act as a hedge against economic challenges while embracing a decentralized future.
On the other hand, it also comes after President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto taxation law in late November this year. This law officially recognizes digital assets as property.
"Meta AI is on track to being the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of this year," Zuckerberg said at Connect.
The company has been increasingly releasing new generative AI features for advertisers to continue improving the efficiency of its online advertising platform. And with the hiring last month of Clara Shih, who had been Salesforce's CEO of AI, to lead a new business AI group, Meta aims to build a more enterprise-focused unit in the new year.
Meta's all-encompassing approach to AI has led analysts to predict that Meta is positioned for more success in 2025.
Analysts at Jefferies chose Meta as one of generative AI's "winners" heading into 2025, writing in a Dec. 15 note that the company's massive user base represents "one of the richest surfaces to introduce Gen AI tools." Truist Securities analysts said in a note last week that the Meta AI digital assistant could challenge Google's search as "an answer engine for all kinds of queries" and that the social media company is likely to outperform in 2025, potentially benefiting from offering businesses more advanced customer service chatbots.
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"We believe META has a unique opportunity to introduce Gen AI tools to the almost 4B users & >200M businesses across its family of apps," the Jefferies analysts wrote.
Meta declined to comment for this article, but pointed to previous statistics and executive comments about AI.
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He launched the Meta AI chatbot in 2023 to rival the generative AI chatbots of competitors, most notably OpenAI's ChatGPT. In April, the company brought it to the forefront of each of the apps in its empire by putting Meta AI in the search bars of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger.
But because the company doesn't offer a stand-alone Meta AI app, it's difficult to directly compare its usage to similar services like ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, said David Curry, the data editor for insights firm Business of Apps.
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When it comes to monthly active users, the most popular of these generative AI chatbot apps is ChatGPT by a wide margin, followed by Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude and Perplexity, Curry said.
The Meta AI "standalone website gets less than 10 million views per month, putting it far below the major services (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) and even lower than some mid-range players like Anthropic," Curry said, based on data he accessed via the Similarweb web-tracking service.
MicroStrategy has prepared and suggested changes to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to continue this Bitcoin-centric strategy. Such changes include vesting equities to the new directors to remind the company of the vision set for Bitcoin investment and expansion.
Meta's finance chief, Susan Li, told analysts in July that India has become the company's "largest market for Meta AI usage." That usage has coincided with promising signs of retention and engagement on WhatsApp, Li added.
Among those users is Sonny Ravan, a music producer in Pune, India. Ravan said he finds Meta AI, which he uses through WhatsApp, helpful for learning about the history of songs that he enjoys. He also uses it as a tool to learn about people in the music industry who he plans to work with or meet, describing it as great for preparation.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings and Impact on Valuation
MicroStrategy now owns 439,000 Bitcoins, which are equivalent to about $42 billion at their current price. This means it is amongst the largest owners of Bitcoin in the world, behind only Satoshi Nakamoto, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, and Binance. This shift in the company’s main focus to Bitcoin in 2020 has seen its valuation increase 80 times, with its current market capitalization potentially hitting $82 billion.
Executives at the firm, including the co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, have maintained high levels of support for the Bitcoin strategy, citing its ability to deliver higher growth rates in the future.
Sathish Thiyagarajan, 30, a technical support engineer for marketing tech firm GoX.AI, said he's increasingly using Meta AI as a search tool via WhatsApp, which he noted dominates the Indian market for mobile internet communications.
"While I'm talking with my family or my friends, if they're saying something to me and I have to search something, I'm not going to go to Google," said Thiyagarajan, of Chennai, India. "I'm just going to put the phone in the speaker mode, and I'll immediately search through Meta AI."
Stock Performance Amid Bitcoin Volatility
MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) has fallen for some time, even though it is featured in the NASDAQ 100 Index. On Monday, the stock fell 8.78% to $332, down 19% on the week and 17.65% on the month. From its high of $472 in November, the stock price has now pulled back by 30%.
Other factors include the recent fluctuation in the bitcoin market, which has also affected the firm’s stock. Bitcoin reached an ATH at $ 108k, yet there is pressure selling, and it has gone down to $90k, which marked a weekly loss of 11.52%.
Nevertheless, MicroStrategy sees its Bitcoin-focused strategy and future growth in the same terms and expects a more favorable legal framework in the United States.
SonicX facilitates a smooth onboarding experience through account abstraction, allowing TikTok users to log in with their TikTok accounts. This approach removes the necessity of creating and linking a web3 wallet, as one is automatically generated for them. Additionally, transactions carried out within the app are gasless, enabling users to participate in blockchain activities without the need to sign any transactions. As a result, users enjoy a smooth and familiar experience similar to using traditional Web2 applications, where processes are straightforward and hassle-free.
For promotional efforts, SonicX uses targeted advertising on TikTok and collaborates with content creators to optimize campaign visibility through the platform’s algorithm. Users can easily navigate to SonicX or Sonic’s official TikTok through links provided in advertisements. Furthermore, the Sonic SVM account functions as a central hub for branded challenges, live streams, and interactive games, emphasizing both gaming and blockchain education and providing users with straightforward guides and tutorials.
However, Thiyagarajan said he only uses Meta AI when he's on his phone. If he's at his computer, OpenAI's ChatGPT is his preferred AI chatbot.
Not everyone is a fan of Meta AI's bundling into WhatsApp's search functions.
Jawhar Sircar, 72, a retired government official in Kolkata, India, called the Meta AI search feature in WhatsApp "quite a nuisance." That's because whenever a user pauses while typing out a name in the search-find box, the Meta AI technology quickly "picks up whatever has been typed" and generates what he describes as unnecessary search prompt suggestions.
A snapshot for the SONIC token distribution has yet to be taken, which means that new users joining SonicX on TikTok remain eligible for the airdrop scheduled for January, according to a representative from Sonic SVM. With TikTok boasting over 1 billion monthly active users, projected to exceed 2 billion by 2029, there lies an opportunity for blockchain adoption through this social media platform, particularly among the Gen Z demographic.
Sonic SVM is focused on creating a TikTok Chain via its App Layer, facilitating smooth integration for various projects. Recently, the team unveiled several new games that will be launching on SonicX.app, including Hunting Field and Fomoney2048. These initiatives represent the latest phase of Sonic SVM’s preparations for the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE).
As far as the popularity of Meta AI in India, Sircar said he thinks the feature is mostly used by companies, technologists and other professionals who "are getting hooked to AI" alongside the Indian government's continued investment in regional computing infrastructure.
"Professionals and companies have started using AI, but the general user has no need, at least not on the Meta platforms," Sircar wrote in an email.
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Meta's AI strategy for advertisers
Advertising is still the key to revenue.
Meta said in December that over 1 million advertisers had used the company's GenAI tools to create more than 15 million ads in a single month.
"We estimate that businesses using image generation are seeing a +7% increase in conversions," Meta said at the time, regarding its image generation features.
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While people may associate generative AI with the visually striking and sometimes surreal imagery derived from popular services like Dall-E or Midjourney, it's more likely that the average small business advertiser uses Meta's GenAI tools for more subtle tasks, said Stacy Reed, an online advertising and Facebook ads consultant.
That includes using AI to create multiple versions of an ad's headline, auto-resizing the size of ads so they look appropriate within users' Instagram and Facebook apps, and repositioning certain images within the ads so that the promotions perform better, Reed said.
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Advertisers that already write strong, creative copy can ask Meta's GenAI tools for "a little bit more" help, Reed said.
"That's where you win with their AI tools," she said.
Reed said the many small advertisers she supports aren't associating the new features with AI. They "think that Meta is just enhancing the way you build ads," Reed said.
Celina Guerrero, an independent corporate sales and training consultant, said she uses Meta's GenAI tools to help with writing headlines for her ads, but she said she finds Meta's advertising interface to be confusing and constantly changing.
"It is visually overwhelming from a user experience," Guerrero said.
Ahead of a Facebook ad campaign planned for January, Guerrero said she is debating how to use Meta's GenAI tools for more in-depth tasks, like modifying her ad's entire in-line copy.
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"I don't want my copy to sound like ChatGPT," Guerrero said, referring to the sterile, run-of-the-mill AI-generated text that's proliferating the web. "I have two options: One, I don't use the variations, or two, I spend an inordinate amount of hours editing it."
Most big companies and advertising agencies are turning to more marketing-specific tools for their generative AI-based ad campaigns, said Jay Pattisall, principal analyst at Forrester. Those services are more robust than Meta's built-in AI ad tools, he said.
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Still, the mere introduction of simple GenAI tools is beneficial to Meta considering it dominates the digital ads market along with Google. Meta's generative AI tools just have "to be good enough to squeeze out more investment" from advertisers, said Maurice Rahmey, CEO of performance marketing firm Disruptive Digital and a former Facebook customer manager.
"It's better for their business, even if it's just those small, incremental changes," Rahmey said "It's a business of scale."
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What's next for Meta's enterprise play?
With Meta's hiring of Shih from Salesforce in November, some analysts say Meta could make an enterprise technology push with its Llama family of open-source AI models.
Llama's advancements "represent a significant opportunity for businesses to drive more efficiencies and significantly improve the experiences they offer their customers," Meta monetization head John Hegeman said in a statement.
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Shih, who was one of CNBC's 2024 changemakers, rejoined Salesforce in 2020 after previously working at the company from 2006 through 2009. As part of her most recent role at Salesforce, Shih helped oversee Einstein GPT for Service and Sales, a GenAI product intended for sales and customer support staff.
During her first stint at Salesforce, Shih created a business app that let users connect their Salesforce customer relationship software with their Facebook connections. In 2009, she wrote "The Facebook Era," a book intended for professionals to better understand how to use social networks for business.
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Multiple former Meta AI and product leaders told CNBC that Shih's vast experience will be helpful considering the company has failed in previous attempts at building enterprise software.
Meta announced in May that it plans to shut down Workplace, its business communications product, by 2026. And after buying enterprise startup Kustomer for about $1 billion in 2020, Meta spun it out in 2023 in a deal that was reportedly valued at $250 million.
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The most logical step for Meta would be to create a larger business around WhatsApp, said Ralph Schackart, an internet equity analyst at investment bank William Blair. Specifically, WhatsApp could help businesses build customer-service chatbots using Meta's GenAI, Schackart said.
"Longer term, this is going to evolve into customized sales agents, which is a $3 trillion-plus industry," Schackart said about Meta's WhatsApp business AI chatbot opportunity.
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This always reminds me of when I was first learning to use one of the first versions of the Unreal Engine. I made a real big wide open area that had a lot of stuff in it and the game would bog down from having too many things to render, so it was better to have some closed off areas and make walls so the game would not render anything you could not see in that area. So I kept it the same but just added walls or cliffs to block some areas off, So I could still have the same stuff in the level but it would not bog down because it only had to render what was visible.
The universe does not want to waste rendering power to decide what state each particle is in if nobody is looking at it.
Science remains a beautiful journey of discovery, yet it only scratches the surface. Quantum mechanics whispers of a world far beyond logic and measurement, hinting at mysteries you cannot measure with instruments. Reality isn’t simply 'what is observed'; it is also what is not observed. To reduce it to the measurable alone is to make it hollow, to turn existence into an equation, forgetting the living presence that permeates all things. Remember, existence is not contained by mind; it moves through the uncharted depths that even quantum theories can only glimpse, not grasp.
Wave function collapse is not due to observation, it is due to integration. As soon as we apply our tools and equipment to measure/gauge quantum phenomenon, that integration with the system alters it's state.
It needs to be explained better, because most people assume that by observation we literally mean just "seeing" a thing. It's not our observation that changes the state, it is the interaction we apply to that phenomenon.
The paradox is that it is impossible to separate consciousness from reality, for consciousness is what enables us to seek the answers to reality. If we were all bacteria, there would be no discernible reality beyond what we needed to exist as bacteria.
Uncertainty is caused by our sensing and measurements method. To locate an object we use light that carries information about location to our eye. If the object is big the light is not able do anything to its location but if the object is small, light hitting the object gives it an energy that change its location or movement and than goes to our eye with the information about already changed state of the object.
Notably, between July 2022 and November 2023, Indian users traded over INR 1.03 lakh crore (approximately $12.3 billion) worth of VDAs on offshore platforms, including blocked exchanges, with cumulative uncollected TDS estimated to exceed INR 3,493 crore (around $417 million) during this period.
Between December 2023 and October 2024, trading volumes on offshore platforms surged further, INR 2.63 lakh crore (about $31.1 billion). This corresponds to an estimated INR 2,634 crore (approximately $311 million) in TDS owed by offshore platforms, bringing the total uncollected TDS since July 2022 to over INR 6,000 crore, the report stated.
On the other hand, while domestic exchanges showed some improvement in early 2024, the overall trend indicated that locals continued to migrate to offshore platforms, with web traffic data indicating a 34% drop in user activity on major domestic platforms since the start of the year.
!summarize #quantum #parallel #science #cosmos
I’ve often wondered since learning about the quantum realm if we (our universe) could be a quantum or cellular piece of some larger entity, living or otherwise.
I agree that someday we may find some sub quantum matter that is even stranger. But maybe greater size also behaves in ways we can’t see. If our universe is just a tiny piece of something larger maybe what we understand as physics or reality doesn’t behave the way we expect just like at the quantum level.
Currently, KUcoin is the only Financial Intelligence Unit registered foreign exchange that began deducting TDS in March 2024 through a local entity. However, its contribution to overall offshore trading volumes by Indian users remains below 5%.
If the current trend persists, the report warned that uncollected TDS from offshore crypto trading could surpass ₹17,700 crore (approximately $2.1 billion) over the next five years.
!summarize #quantum #physics #buddism #science #spirituality
India must revise tax policy
“The current regulatory framework disproportionately affects compliant users and entities while failing to address the root causes of non-compliance,” the report added, pointing out that registering with the FIU does not mandate offshore exchanges to set up local subsidiaries or ensure tax compliance.
To address these challenges, the report recommended revising Section 194S of the Income Tax Act to make offshore platforms responsible for TDS deductions, even if they’re not physically based in India, while also lowering the 1% TDS rate to 0.01%.
think the reason we loose something in the translation, is that we, as human beings are limited to our senses. Light for instance, sight itself. If we require 3-4 versions of an image just to project a picture in our brains, no wonder it looks semi permanent when we aren’t looking directly at it. Once we pick up light, that message gets changed in the brain. Same probably goes for a high powered camera or microscope. They reverse the image to project it. That’s all I can think. We think about an electron as a particle, but it’s more of a region filled with motion. Energy, subatomic particles, and atoms/molecules all act differently, yet work together. If time is movement and counting, then without entropy we have no time. So if we think about space as a giant pressure cooker, the heaviest masses always sink to center.
Time space can be filled with energy moving or solidified. But they both displace the empty black vacuum (cosmological constant) making space grow. Galaxies are probably just time dilated space storms. Heat chasing a cold dense center is much the same as high pressure working air masses chasing a low pressure center. It isn’t just gravity holding things in. Those gaseous regions would quite naturally hug a cold dense mass even against atmospheric pressure, so in a vacuum they’d most definitely be glued to Sagittarius A STAR. Some of the mass isn’t held in by gravity. Thermodynamics is boss.
Yes maybe a single particle is in superposition until it is interfered with in a closed system but in the large scale reality we inhabit the energies are busy collapsing each others wavefunctions. A tree does make a sound if it falls in the forest and no one hears it. The human mind is not the only entity that exists.
Anything observed from a distance or not observed at all is less defined, in the quantum world its just the same, the harder you look the more defined something becomes; that is the outcome. If you look at maximum resolution, there can only be one outcome. Just like focusing a microscope. For me this seems intuitive and I wonder why other people get so wound up by it. Also I have never real got Shrodingers cat experiment. The cat always knew if it was alive or not therefore the outcome was already determined. The cat is an observer just like a human. Maybe I'm just not bright enough to understand.
Whoever knows the ins and outs of this stuff are truly amazing minds, he lost me in the first 2 minutes of talking but it still captivates me because I know that this is a part of us all and everything, well at least molecules are they are supposed to run through everything even water. One day somebody is gonna have a eureka moment with this stuff. One day somebody is gonna find something within quantum mechanics that they've never found before that either helps humanity or at the very least changes our understanding. Its good stuff. Very interesting.
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I am becoming increasingly more satisfied as science evolves to understand and explain reality in a way that makes such intuitive sense. As long as we remain glued to “the scientific method”, we are doomed to the recurrence relation that requires a universe that behaves according to arbitrary / disorganized assumptions, so that it can be explained
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We live in a reality of opposites, meaning that for every concept you can put forth, it’s opposite exists. This applies to even that which we consider to be fundamental ie the fundamental laws of physics. So therefore, even the fundamental laws that govern the universe must have it’s opposite existing and some level or degree. This is why we see the laws at our level of experience being countered by a different set of laws at the quantum level.
I guess this is the moment when science should accept that materialistic theories calculation ultimately collapse to the spirituality within us and ultimately knowing oneself only is the way to undesrtand experience the you everything. Thats why i guess before others invaded India there was a historical system of education based on vedas granths epics that were mathematical and scientific bt are focused on experiencing oneself
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The recent Bitcoin price action has been marked by a correction from its all-time high of $108,135 achieved just a week ago. Although Bitcoin has largely held up above the $90,000 mark, the correction has seen the cryptocurrency falling to as low as $92,500 in the past 24 hours. This decline has not only shaken confidence in Bitcoin’s immediate trajectory but has also turned attention toward the altcoin market.
Although the altcoin market has also mirrored this trend of Bitcoin’s price correction, many investors and analysts are expecting an altcoin rally very soon. VanEck weighed in on this expectation with a confident declaration on the social media platform X. According to the investment firm, the crypto industry is currently in an altcoin season that started on November 27.
Altcoin Season Is Here Already—VanEck
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has struggled to maintain its price momentum above the $100,000 mark, raising questions about where the market might head next. While many Bitcoin proponents are expecting a renewed surge in 2025 with the incoming Trump administration in the US, other crypto analysts are turning to the altcoin market. Interestingly, analysts at VanEck suggest that the current crypto environment may favor altcoins against Bitcoin.
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Six months later, Ford became the first to announce it would work with Tesla in a deal that would give its customers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. But it wasn’t just about giving Ford EV owners access to a special adapter. Ford also committed to integrating its future EVs with NACS ports instead of CCS.
Rivian, GM, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, and Stellantis followed.
Tesla charging FAQs
In the U.S. today, there are 36,499 NACS ports available publicly (although some of those might be from other EV charging companies that have adapted Tesla’s standard), compared to around 16,925 CCS ports. That’s despite federal dollars that have gone explicitly to the buildout of CCS chargers.
For EV owners stuck with a CCS port, they’ll have to hold out for manufacturer-approved adapters. While there are some third-party adapters that claim to be compliant with certain safety and performance standards, like Lectron’s Vortex Plug for $199, Tesla’s website says such adapters are prohibited.
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A GM spokesperson told TechCrunch its adapters have been specifically designed to protect GM EV batteries while charging and that its vehicle warranty doesn’t cover damage to vehicle parts resulting from the use of non-GM approved adapters.
In late August, Tesla posted on X that it had ramped up production of adapters. That statement, combined with GM’s announcement, could mean that even more non-Tesla EVs will be pulling up to Supercharger stations soon. They’ll all have to download the Tesla app so they can pay for charging.
!summarize #bigtech #markzuckerberg #jeffbezos #trump
Hyundai is giving away free Tesla NACS adapters to its EV customers
Hyundai said on Monday that it would send customers who have bought or leased an EV before January 31 a free charging adapter that would let them access Tesla’s supercharging network.
The adapter will enable CCS-port-equipped Hyundai EVs to access more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States, Hyundai said. The free adapters will be available to eligible owners of the model-year 2024 and earlier Kona Electric, Ioniq hatchback, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 6 vehicles. Hyundai said that model-year 2025 Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5 N, and Kona Electric vehicles are also eligible.
#hyundai #tesla #nacs #ev
Customers will have to request the free NACs adapter through the online MyHyundai owner portal.
Support for Tesla’s charging connector and port — called the North American Charging Standard — has accelerated since Ford and GM announced plans in 2023 to integrate the technology into their next generation EVs and sell adapters for current EV owners. Until then, every EV, with the exception of Tesla, used Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.
Virtually every other automaker has followed, making their own partnerships with Tesla to offer customers a NACs adapter. Some, including Lucid, are planning to integrate the charging port into future EVs.
The rollout hasn’t been as smooth as some hoped, though, with many non-Tesla customers still waiting for the adapters. However, some automakers have started to ship the adapters in recent months.
Kirsten Korosec is a reporter and editor who has covered the future of transportation from EVs and autonomous vehicles to urban air mobility and in-car tech for more than a decade. She is currently the transportation editor at TechCrunch and co-host of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. She is also co-founder and co-host of the podcast, “The Autonocast.” She previously wrote for Fortune, The Verge, Bloomberg, MIT Technology Review and CBS Interactive.
Ramping up AI
Musk formed xAI last year. Soon after, the company released Grok, a flagship generative AI model that now powers a number of features on X, including a chatbot accessible to X Premium subscribers and free users in some regions.
Grok has what Musk has described as “a rebellious streak” — a willingness to answer “spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.” Told to be vulgar, for example, Grok will happily oblige, spewing profanities and colorful language you won’t hear from ChatGPT.
Musk has derided ChatGPT and other AI systems for being too “woke” and “politically correct,” despite Grok’s own unwillingness to cross certain boundaries and hedge on political subjects. He’s also referred to Grok as “maximally truth-seeking” and less biased than competing models, although there’s evidence to suggest that Grok leans to the left.
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Over the past year, Grok has become increasingly ingrained in X, the social network formerly known as Twitter. At launch, Grok was only available to X users — and developers skilled enough to get the “open source” edition up and running.
Thanks to an integration with the open image generator Flux, Grok can generate images on X (without guardrails, controversially). The model can analyze images as well, and summarize news and trending events (imperfectly, mind).
Reports indicate that Grok may handle even more X functions in the future, from enhancing X’s search capabilities and account bios to helping with post analytics and reply settings.
xAI is sprinting to catch up to formidable competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic in the generative AI race. The company launched an API in October, allowing customers to build Grok into third-party apps, platforms, and services. And it just launched a standalone Grok iOS app to a test audience.
Musk asserts that it hasn’t been a fair fight.
In a lawsuit filed against OpenAI and Microsoft, OpenAI’s close collaborator, attorneys for Musk accuse OpenAI of “actively trying to eliminate competitors” like xAI by “extracting promises from investors not to fund them.” OpenAI, Musk’s counsel says, also unfairly benefits from Microsoft’s infrastructure and expertise in what the attorneys describe as a “de facto merger.”
!summarize #perplexity #chatbot #ai
Yet Musk often says that X’s data gives xAI a leg up compared to rivals. Last month, X changed its privacy policy to allow third parties, including xAI, to train models on X posts.
Musk, it’s worth noting, was one of the original founders of OpenAI, and left the company in 2018 after disagreements over its direction. He’s argued in previous suits that OpenAI profited from his early involvement yet reneged on its nonprofit pledge to make the fruits of its AI research available to all.
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One thing I learned from the Covid lockdowns in China is that Xi will "dig in" and not course correct until its absolutely too late and he's forced to. That told me a lot about his reluctance to course correct when he believes something is the right way, and suspect the same will be true about the economy.
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An xAI ecosystem
xAI has outlined a vision according to which its models would be trained on data from Musk’s various companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, and its models could then improve technology across those companies. It is already powering customer support features for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service, according to The Wall Street Journal, and the startup is said to be in talks with Tesla to provide R&D in exchange for some of the carmaker’s revenue.
Tesla shareholders, for one, object to these plans. Several have sued Musk over his decision to start xAI, arguing that Musk has diverted both talent and resources from Tesla to what’s essentially a competing venture.
Nevertheless, the deals — and xAI’s developer and consumer-facing products — have driven xAI’s revenue to around $100 million a year. For comparison, Anthropic is reportedly on pace to generate $1 billion in revenue this year, and OpenAI is targeting $4 billion by the end of 2024.
Musk said this summer that xAI is training the next generation of Grok models at its Memphis data center, which was apparently built in just 122 days and is currently powered partly by portable diesel generators. The company hopes to upgrade the server farm, which contains 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, next year; in its press release, xAI said it plans to fully double that number. (Because of their ability to perform many calculations in parallel, GPUs are the favored chips for training and running models.)
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In November, xAI won approval from the regional power authority in Memphis for 150MW of additional power — enough to power roughly 100,000 homes. To win the agency over, xAI pledged to improve the quality of the city’s drinking water and provide the Memphis grid with discounted Tesla-manufactured batteries. But some residents criticized the move, arguing it would strain the grid and worsen the area’s air quality.
Tesla is also expected to use the upgraded data center to improve its autonomous driving technologies.
xAI has expanded quite rapidly from an operations standpoint in the year since its founding, growing from just a dozen employees in March 2023 to over 100 today. In October, the startup moved into OpenAI’s old corporate offices in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood.
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xAI has reportedly told investors it plans to raise more money next year.
It won’t be the only AI lab raising immense cash. Anthropic recently secured $4 billion from Amazon, bringing its total raised to $13.7 billion, while OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in October to grow its war chest to $17.9 billion.
Megadeals like OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s drove AI venture capital activity to $31.1 billion across over 2,000 deals in Q3 2024, per PitchBook data.
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However, due to low lithium contents and high magnesium-to-lithium ratios, lithium extraction from these sources is still technically difficult. Advanced extraction techniques are required to make the most of these resources.
According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), hard-rock ores from places like Zimbabwe and the highly concentrated brine resources in South America are the main sources of lithium for China, the largest refiner of lithium in the world.
To meet domestic demand, Chinese mining companies have expanded operations in Zimbabwe, bolstering global lithium supply chains. Dominating lithium-ion battery production, China accounts for 77 percent of the world’s EV batteries, with combined exports exceeding $139 billion in 2023.
Despite emerging alternatives like sodium-ion batteries, lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain dominant due to their superior efficiency and energy density. Rising demand could deplete global lithium reserves by the end of the decade, underscoring the urgency for innovative solutions.
Optimizing brine resource
Researchers introduced the term “low-quality brine” to describe sources with lithium concentrations below 0.26 grams per liter or magnesium-to-lithium ratios exceeding 6.15.
These circumstances put traditional extraction techniques to the test, which concentrate lithium by evaporating water and separate it from other elements using chemicals. For such brines, conventional methods are ineffective due to low concentrations and the co-extraction of undesirable components.
!summarize #solarenergy #energy #technology
Other innovative approaches examined include filtration membranes that use pressure gradients or electrical fields to separate lithium, as well as electrochemical methods leveraging ion properties, reports SCMP.
According to the study, optimizing lithium extraction from low-quality brines may involve combining various approaches. Efficiency could be increased, for example, by combining extraction with seawater desalination or incorporating renewable energy into the process.
The potential of low-quality brines to contribute significantly to sustainable lithium production, bolster energy storage systems, and further the global shift to cleaner energy sources was highlighted by the researchers.
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Moreover, it also has an advanced level of automation, allowing it to be operated by even a single person. It is also quite portable and can be mounted onto a military vehicle to enhance mobility.
As per the release, the British Army got to trial a demonstrator version of the RFDEW.
Development and future plans for anti-drone swarm system
The trial was followed by the system delivered by Team HERSA – a joint enterprise between UK MOD’s Defense Equipment & Support and Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) – earlier this year.
The Army’s Royal Artillery Trials and Development Unit and 7 Air Defense Group completed the live firing trial at a range in West Wales, where they successfully targeted and engaged an unmanned aerial system, in a first for the British Armed Forces.
This trial has paved the way for the UK Army’s air defense personnel to explore and exercise the weapon system’s potential in different configurations across a variety of range environments, threat types, and engagement scenarios.
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Minister for Defense Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle MP said, “The successful firing by the British soldiers of our Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon is another step forward for a potentially game-changing sovereign weapon for the UK.”
“This is demonstration of the UK remaining at the forefront of directed energy weapons and developing a crucial advantage against the emerging threats we face.”
The demonstrator system was produced by a consortium led by Thales UK, which included sub-contractors QinetiQ, Teledyne e2v, and Horiba Mira.
Team HERSA will continue to develop the anti-drone weapon system with operators to meet new requirements and technology and bring a mission-optimized RFDEW to reality.
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Would be cool to go into your digital world and it will look exactly like today, and because you would need a helmet or something reading your brain you could conjure up anything you've seen IRL and person you've ever seen. Have a deceased family member? you can see them here and you know how they are like so it will be like they are still here. Or visit a past experience and watch it play out in front of you.
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Lived in Bethlehem, tended bar there with steel workers nightly. Many talked about finding ways to not do much, especially the night shifts. The company leadership couldn't figure how to increase worker productivity. Bad combo , it wasn't money, it was culture. Same at Sparrows Point, where family members worked.
I grew up in this area. I graduated high school in 1972 and college in 1977. And tried to stay working in the area as the economy tanked. Many of the companies that I worked for closed. Made a living of sorts in fields that did not pay well. Eventally had to move. Sad fact is that after some 50 years of working, most of my official working history no longer exists. No one to call.
Thanks for the video on the Pennsylvania steel mills. I worked for the state of Pennsylvania and visited the towns where many of these steel mills operated. It was at a time as many of t.hem were closing. Those towns really suffered from the loss of those jobs since many of the residents of those towns worked in the steel works. As time went on Pittsburg city has evolved and grew new jobs in other fields. However many of.those steel towns have lost population especially as the children of those areas could not find work there. I used to take the train from Philadelphia to Chicago and remember seeing on my first trips how big and busy those old steel mills were.
At night you would always see the hot steel in some areas and the orange glow of the hot steel going through the plants. Today there are a few steel plants still in operation but they are much smaller. The Bethlehem steel plant as well as being a museum of steel and entertainment also was redeveloped into one of our larger casino resorts and does provide many jobs for the local population but is not as high paying as the old steel jobs.
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Born and raised in la and its not the same at all brother everything changed after pandemic, it was already kinda dyin down 2019, 2018 was the last year it felt like something. I still stay in la now, I have no friends, no life outside work, and I hardly go out side. You see people doing cool things on the internet, but like you said it’s a façade. When you actual go outside, it’s a ghost town. I actually fell asleep at the club the other day it was so boring and expensive felt like I wasted my money lol
Man bro Im from the central coast cali and its the same over here to the vibe is all different. I do remember going to LA in the 80s Man it was awrsome, Lakets were Champs, KDAY was bumping the jams, what a sweet time, I even lived there for a shorr time in late 90s, but now its soo sad, I feel like were in the freakn twilight zone. God help us. Good content my boy! Take Care!
HI,I was born and raised in.A. 68 Years ago. We used to cruise Sunset Bl. all the way to the beach, picking up hitchhikers in the early 70's. When i first moved out of my parents house, my rent was $75 a month! I could drive from Highland Park to downtown in 15 min.! I don't want to move out of state, but might have to.
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Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles
Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping tech heavyweights to join his new administration, continuing a trend of Silicon Valley's growing influence in a second Trump White House.
Trump said Sunday he would nominate Scott Kupor, a managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to be director of the Office of Personnel Management, which coordinates recruitment and provides resources for government employees.
#trump #siliconvalley #whitehouse
Kupor thanked Trump in a post on X and said the opportunity would allow him to work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in their leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a nascent commission aimed at cutting government spending and regulation.
Trump also picked Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan, who most recently served as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, has had a long career in tech, with roles at Microsoft, Meta, Twitter, Snap and Yahoo. He has previous ties to Musk, helping him "temporarily" run the social media service X after Musk acquired the platform, formerly known as Twitter, for $44 billion in 2022.
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Mark Zuckerberg went all in on Meta's AI strategy this year. The pressure builds in 2025
Generative AI technology has become Meta's priority, directly impacting the company's business and potentially paving the road to future revenue opportunities.
"Aut Zuck Aut Nihil" spanned the front of Mark Zuckerberg's loose-fitting black shirt during his keynote at Meta's Connect event in September.
The words, donned in all-caps and gray font, were a play on the Latin phrase "Aut Caesar Aut Nihil," which translates to "Either Caesar or nothing" or rather "All or nothing." It was a fitting phrase for a company that in 2024 put the full weight of its resources behind its artificial intelligence strategy.
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Meta in April said it would raise its spending levels in 2024 by as much as $10 billion to support infrastructure investments for its AI efforts. Although the announcement sent shares plunging as much as 19% that evening, investors have come around to the company's costly AI ambitions. Meta's stock price hit a record on Dec. 11, and it's up nearly 70% year to date as of the market's close on Friday.
"It's clear that there are a lot of new opportunities to use new AI advances to accelerate our core business that should have strong ROI over the next few years, so I think we should invest more there," Zuckerberg said on a call with analysts in October.
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Russia Bans Crypto Mining In 6 Regions Amid Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Anticipation
Russia bans crypto mining in six regions until 2031, amid soaring anticipation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve to mitigate economic risks and international sanctions.
In a recent development, Russia has imposed a ban on crypto mining in six regions from January 1, 2025. Notably, the restrictions will be imposed on the regions for six years and will be in effect till March 15, 2031. This development also comes just after Russian lawmakers proposed creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve amid a global shifting focus toward the flagship crypto.
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Russia Imposes Six-Year Crypto Mining Ban
According to a report by the TASS Russian News Agency, the Russian Government has imposed a six-year crypto mining ban in six regions. The affected regions include Dagestan, Chechnya, and the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, among others. In addition, temporary bans will apply to specific zones in Irkutsk and Zabaikalsky during peak energy consumption periods, particularly in winter months.
The Russian government asserts the restrictions aim to balance regional energy demands while addressing disparities in electricity pricing. Notably, experts highlight the interconnectedness of electricity shortages and pricing benefits in certain regions. Sergey Kolobanov, an energy sector expert, pointed out how low electricity costs in some areas are offset by higher costs for other consumers across Russia.
Similarly, Vladimir Klimanov, a regional policy specialist, emphasized the need for equitable electricity pricing nationwide. The legal framework for mining in Russia has recently undergone changes.
As of November 2024, mining is legal but requires individuals and companies to register with the Federal Tax Service (FTS). Those mining within 6,000 kWh per month are exempt from registration, ensuring small-scale miners remain unaffected.
Meta AI's expanding user base
Meta has been increasingly talking up the number of people who use Meta AI, with Zuckerberg saying in December that the digital assistant "now has nearly 600 million monthly actives."
He launched the Meta AI chatbot in 2023 to rival the generative AI chatbots of competitors, most notably OpenAI's ChatGPT. In April, the company brought it to the forefront of each of the apps in its empire by putting Meta AI in the search bars of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger.
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MicroStrategy Announces Shareholder Vote on Increasing Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy plans to raise capital and align leadership with its Bitcoin strategy.
The company’s stock is down despite its large Bitcoin holdings.
MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, revealed its plan to hold a special meeting with its shareholders to approve some proposals that seek to strengthen the company’s Bitcoin-centered approach under its proposed “21/21 plan.” The company is enhancing its financial freedom and synchronizing the directors’ remuneration as it concentrates on acquiring more Bitcoin and related endeavors.
#crypto #bitcoin #stock #microstrategy #investing
Proposals to Expand Capital-Raising Capacity
As of 31 December 2014, the authorized number of Class A shares was 330 million, but the firm is asking for the green light to issue up to 10.33 billion. That would greatly improve MicroStrategy’s prospects for financing potential future investments such as extra bitcoin purchases, adding to its strengths.
Also, it has been recommended that the company increase its authorized preferred shares from 5 million to 1.005 billion. The message for the firm is clear. By expanding its sources of funds, the company will be able to sustain its torrid pace of buying Bitcoin while considering other strategic, long-term goals.
TikTok Users to Receive SONIC Tokens Ahead of Solana Ecosystem Launch
Sonic, a gaming-centric layer-2 blockchain built on Solana, is set to distribute its SONIC token to users who have signed up via the social media platform TikTok.
The game has successfully attracted over 2 million users from TikTok, a success Sonic attributes to the platform’s user-friendly experience and extensive reach.
Sonic SVM, a layer-2 network on Solana, also known as a “network extension,” is set to make waves in the crypto gaming space by airdropping SONIC tokens to TikTok users. This initiative follows the successful integration of SonicX within TikTok, reminiscent of how previous tap-to-earn games were incorporated into Telegram via the TON network.
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The announcement comes right after Sonic unveiled its inaugural game, Mahjong 123, which is set to debut on SonicX.app, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its TikTok Chain ecosystem. Currently, Sonic SVM is home to 67 playable games, but the team believes that TikTok is the ideal platform for launching SonicX.
Token Allocation and Engagement Rewards
According to the announcement on X, the SONIC token allocation mechanics are currently undergoing final adjustments. Chris Zhu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sonic, mentioned that every eligible TikTok user will receive a guaranteed base amount of tokens. The duration of time a user spends in the app, their involvement in campaigns, and interactions with particular features will influence the distribution of bonus tokens.
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India risks losing $2b in tax revenue as crypto traders shift to offshore platforms: report
India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a recent report.
The December report from Indian technology think tank Esya Centre reveals that the government has already missed out on collecting over INR 6,000 (roughly $724 million) crore in tax revenue from virtual digital assets since July 2022 as traders migrated to offshore exchanges to avoid compliance burdens and high tax rates.
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After overturning a 2018 shadow ban, India levied a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, which does not allow users to offset losses against gains, while also subjecting domestic crypto trades to a 1% Tax Deducted at Source.
Additionally, the government has attempted to regulate the sector by bringing VDAs under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and blocking URLs of non-compliant offshore exchanges to curb tax evasion and improve oversight.
However, the report highlights that these measures have been largely ineffective, as traders continue to bypass restrictions using VPNs, and offshore platforms still dominate trading volumes.
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Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access
EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers.
In May 2023, Ford triggered a transformation when the U.S. automaker locked in a deal to give owners of its EVs access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
In a stunning shift, automaker after automaker — from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes — followed suit. By the end of 2023, nearly every major automaker had agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and promised EV owners that adapters would soon be on their way.
Most non-Tesla customers are still waiting. However, recent announcements from automakers may provide an electric lining of optimism.
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The shift to the Tesla EV charging standard
In November 2022, Tesla shared its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. At the time, every other automaker was using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) in North America.
Mass adoption seemed unlikely at the time even though Tesla’s charging network was considered far superior thanks to its robust and user-friendly design and the ease of paying for the EV juice.
Elon Musk's xAI lands $6B in new cash to fuel AI ambitions
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has raised billions of dollars in new cash at double its previous valuation.
xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has raised $6 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.
Investors gave a minimum of $77,593, per the filing (97 participated, but the document doesn’t reveal their identities). xAI later announced (confirming some earlier reporting) that Andreessen Horowitz , Blackrock, Fidelity, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Nvidia, AMD, and others numbered among them.
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The new cash brings xAI’s total raised to $12 billion, adding to the $6 billion tranche xAI raised this spring. CNBC reported in November that xAI was aiming for a $50 billion valuation — double its valuation of six months prior.
According to the Financial Times, only investors who’d backed xAI in its previous fundraising round were permitted to participate in this one. Reportedly, investors who helped finance Musk’s Twitter acquisition were given access to up to 25% of xAI’s shares.
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China’s EV industry targets efficient lithium extraction from low-quality brines
Researchers from Nanjing University achieved significant lithium recovery using solvent extraction methods at a Qinghai salt lake.
In order to facilitate the production of lithium batteries for use in construction and energy storage, these developments seek to access plentiful but untapped sources.
According to a Nanjing University study, the increasing demand for renewable energy technology and electric vehicles (EVs) could cause the present lithium supply to run out as early as 2029.
According to a Chinese online news outlet, because of the impending shortage of supplies, scientists are looking into novel ways to extract lithium from unusual sources like salt lakes, seawater, and even sediment deposits all around the world.
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Surge in demand
The need for sustainable lithium extraction techniques is being driven by the growing demand for renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs).Su
Conventional methods, such as mining hard-rock ores and removing lithium from brines, are energy-intensive, emit a lot of greenhouse gases, and disrupt land and deplete groundwater. These methods lead to supply chain and environmental issues, underscoring the need for effective and sustainable substitutes.
Because of their broad availability and large stocks, low-quality brines—such as sedimentary liquids, geothermal fluids, oilfield-produced waters, seawater, and some salt lakes—represent a promising but untapped resource.
New UK weapon uses radio waves to destroy drone swarms at 13 cents per shot
The RFDEW is an all-around weapon capable of tackling land, air, and sea threats.
The United Kingdom has announced that its soldiers have successfully tested a Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) that can take down a drone swarm within seconds.
The RFDEW system is being touted as a game-changing weapon that can turn off drone swarms using radio waves for a small sum of money per shot.
Further, the UK Ministry of Defense states that it is an all-around weapon capable of tackling land, air, and sea threats.
#uk #military #weapon #radiowaves #droneswarms #war
USPs of the RFDEW anti-drone system
The new weapon system tested by the British soldiers is different from the DragonFire. The DragonFire is a laser-directed energy weapon that uses a laser beam of light to kill unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone swarms.
In stark contrast, the RFDEW uses radio waves to take down UAVs.
“The weapon uses high frequency waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside devices such as drones, causing them to be immobilized or fall out of the sky,” the UK Ministry of Defense said in the release.
It also stated that the RFDEW can neutralize targets in a range of 0.62 miles (1 km) immediately.
It is also quite inexpensive as compared to other counter-drone measures, as it can tackle drones at a cost of roughly just 13 cents (10 pence in UK currency) per shot.
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We got this Chicken as a gift a few weeks ago and ever since she came, we gradually became friends and she love playing around me. But now my Uncle ask me to Kill her for stew because of the Christmas Celebration. I don't know what to do because presently I can't kill her, she is my pet 😭😭😭😭...
And if I don't kill her, when I travel no body would take care of her. I don't know where to stand, my legs are shaking...
#pet #love #care #emotions
Well...there's always a choice. Get your uncle another chicken that is not a pet to replace this one.
Thats was what came to my mind, but I will be traveling for some activities till January and if I go, no body will take care of her till I return... 😭😭😭😭
OH my. All I can say is I am glad my chicken comes from the grocery store.
I wish I won't travel, I would have bought another one to replace her.. 😭😭😭😭
:(
Chicken knows they live to die, that's why no one takes them as pets. I wonder why you broke that rule.
Hmmmm 🤔🤔🤔🤔, am a friend to animals! Any animal that comes across me must recognize my person...
Lol 😂😂
is that why they struggle when it's time to be killed?😅
kill her lets eat chicken LO😂
You must be who you are 😭😭😭😭
Yes I am my Lord,🥹😂🙃
in the US and in Japan most people (at least in the city and the suburbs) have never killed an animal, that is done behind closed doors and everyone pretends they are eating non living things.
I’ve always thought this is unnatural and a distorted view of the world. My father refuses to eat anything that resembles its original form. It’s like a little baby. I would hate to kill an animal but I think I should try it at least once since I’m not a vegetarian.
Anyway you have a good heart. Whether you kill the animal or keep it as a pet, don’t lose that!
Thanks sir, I have always love taking care of living things mostly if my spirit accepted them..
Thanks man, I sincerely appreciate 😌😁😁..
Well just make the stew with
And forget about the Chicken? 😆😆😆
It's rough. From the way things look, your uncle is definitely gonna kill it. Just don't eat that food.
I couldn't kill my 'house hens' because they are my pets and they give me more than just one meal with the eggs. If it was a rooster, well that's another story, they are dicks anyway, lol.
Roosters are good for roasting 😂😂😂.. lol
The other day, very early in the morning I saw one rooster chasing after two hen... 🤣🤣🤣
What a creature ... Lol
If you love me save me. Don't let your uncle kill it.
This is why LeoAI is so important:
Maximize the userbase first then variety will be free flowing to train the AI.
Oh yeah, have used it on the Brave browser before
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Following and unfollowing used to happen during the days of old. Before social media this is how it was done.
India risks losing $2b in tax revenue as crypto traders shift to offshore platforms: report
The community will get this fast part 2.
This is an actual shocker and shows that Finland was sketched before drawn 🫡😅😂
nice example of self-similarity 🖖🏼👁🤙🏼
thank you 💪💪💪
Clue as to who is "satoshi"
who has santas number i want to tell him my wish
1-800-santas1
its this really santas number
try it ;)
i tried it and its not working
sorry :( he must be busy
I need to speak with him before tomorrow so I can get a new device for thread this one is currently unstable
what do you have for me this christmas am expecting a gift from you @bradleyarrow
Hope you enjoy it :) Surprise it is.
Anything you give me i will enjoy it so i will be expecting the suprise
when willl i get it
Take a deep breath, some fresh air for you ;) lol
Lol😂🥹
I was thinking it's something I can see😂😂
Anyone know what the meritocracy is about? 🤔
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Liquidado por los osos de $HIVE déjame dormir, hablar con mi novia, comer y te voy a mostrar como se trata un chart para sacar ganancias, además hoy es navidad y hay que sacarle algo a la volatilidad
😏😎🫡🐂
Haahha yo tengo que aprender a tradear. No que tenga muchos fondos que me pueda permitir arriesgar, pero a los que tengo me gustaría sacarle provecho
En #Bitget hasta con 1 USDT puedes operar $HIVE
Eso lo veo bastante bueno para atraer gent, además que la Blockchain ya proporciona una liquidez interesante que de forma acumulada se puede usar también para multiplicarse 🤓📈
Btw, después de 12 Profits seguidos me parecía rara no haber visto un Stop Loss, lo bueno es saber hacer gestión de riesgo para esos casos 😏
Igual estoy en contra de los osos 😂😂😂🐻😪
The first to drop a reply will receive a box from the Leo Santa 🙂🙂...
#meme #christmasonleo
What does Leo Santa has for me?
there is #chimney installed on my #wallet, feel free to climb down and drop something. !LOLZ
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@ben.haase Its just a little token from Leo Santa, see you tomorrow.... Thanks for participating @thelastdash good luck on our next visit.. 🤠🤠 #christmasonleo
Did you hear that Santa lost his wallet?
#meme #christmas #christmasonleo is gonna be cool for me...
No need to worry santa, I found the wallet, and we have shared the funds to the community already.
Thats is cool to hear 😊😊😊, let the celebration continue!!?
hahahahahaha this is a very funny one. Ho ho ho ho 😂
🤣🤣🤣
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Bueno, así es esto...
Dejaron caer el $HIVE en un buen momento para aprovechar la volatilidad de hacer algo increíble por el ecosistema.
Los mismos osos de #Hive quieren explotar su moneda y pero no trabajar por su valor.
Si crees que Hive va a reventar el ecosistema solamente porque tengas HP y HBD déjame decirte que así no funciona.
El token de $HIVE debe adquirir más valor dentro de las dinámicas de compra y venta y en Futuros sobretodo.
Ja, sí. Tenemos ciertas personas que se enfocan más en "evitar el abuso" (lo hacen muy mal) que en realmente construir valor para Hive.
Y tienen con qué $$$ pero son unos control freak
Los osos siempre de van a vestir de discursitos FUD y una retórica vaga.
LFG 🫡 🫡 🥂 🤝
Good day everyone, I just got signed up on hive, @omachi213 just introduced me to hive, my name is chi love, I hope to explore and know more about hive. #inleo
welcome to hive, there's a lot to learn, do well to explore, they're lots of communities on hive, try to be consistent too and you'd enjoy hive.
Welcome once again 😊
thank you very much.
Beware of fake crypto liquidity pools
finally I think someone has stepped up to take away the fastest man record record his name is gout gout
Now how many of you have been scared at night by some of the most harmless objects that looked scared because of darkness and Shadow?
It's another day to try again.. inleo 🤜🤛
who want to join me in the winning team
Doggy 😘
You can’t begin a new chapter in life if you keep re reading the old one. A new year is upon as. We put the past behind us and look to the future
A wonderful day for the whole hive. #liotes #bbh #cent
Bob McElrath, former blockchain architect at Fidelity Investments, has poured cold water on the idea of creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., describing it as a "hopium hallucination."
there is sense in nonsense get that
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Hacken, an international blockchain auditor with Ukrainian roots, is rolling out a new solution that allows web3 businesses in an automated manner to comply with standards like Europe’s MiCA and DORA.
Fruit actually helps to energize the body keep them safe from champs
i like the idea
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