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IBTNL41: Unlock Today’s Tech Insights!
Stay updated with the latest: Google Maps redesign on Android, Zello app’s role in Kenya protests, and the AI optimism versus AI arms race. Discover how AI brain chips are restoring movement, Guernsey’s launch of crypto stamps, and meme coin surges following geopolitical events. Learn about responsive sizing with CSS calc() and more cutting-edge updates in tech and finance.
Caesar Bell
July 17, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Welcome to IBTNL #41
Today’s topics: Google Maps redesign on Android, Zello app’s role in Kenya protests, and the AI optimism versus AI arms race. Discover how AI brain chips are restoring movement, Guernsey’s launch of crypto stamps, meme coin surges following geopolitical events, and responsive sizing with CSS calc().
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Google Maps directions, sheets redesign rolling out on Android
3 min read
Google Maps for Android is rolling out a redesign that replaces fullscreen interfaces with sheet-based layouts, making the app look lighter and more contextual. The new design features rounded corners and improved reachability for navigation modes. Users can expect a simplified bottom bar with fewer tabs in future updates. This update is currently available on the stable channel for Android but not yet on iOS.
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Kenya’s biggest protest in recent history played out on a walkie-talkie app
3 min read
The Zello walkie-talkie app has become a crucial tool for communication during protests in Kenya. It allows activists to coordinate and share real-time updates despite internet disruptions and government crackdowns. The app’s popularity highlights its effectiveness in facilitating organized dissent and maintaining communication in challenging conditions.
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AI Optimism vs. AI Arms Race
4 min read
The article discusses the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure driven by both optimism and competitive pressures among tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. This “AI arms race” involves significant capital expenditures on data centers and related technology. The intense competition ensures lower future API pricing and supports startups. The investments, while costly, are crucial for AI’s long-term development and impact.
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HIS ENTIRE BODY WAS PARALYZED. THEN THEY PUT AI-POWERED CHIPS IN HIS BRAIN
4 min read
A clinical trial at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes has successfully used AI-powered brain chips to restore movement and sensation to a paralyzed man. The groundbreaking “double neural bypass” procedure involves implanting chips in the brain to reroute neural signals around spinal cord injuries. This technology, which combines AI, brain-computer interfaces, and wearable tech, shows promise for treating paralysis and other movement impairments.
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Guernsey Post’s First Collection of Crypto Stamps to Launch This Month
3 min read
Guernsey is set to release its first collection of crypto stamps, combining traditional philately with blockchain technology. These stamps will be available both as physical items and as NFTs, offering collectors a unique way to engage with digital and physical stamp collecting. The initiative aims to modernize the stamp-collecting hobby and attract a new generation of enthusiasts.
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Meme Coins Surge Alongside Other Risk Assets Following Trump Shooting
3 min read
Meme coins like Pepe and Dogecoin saw significant price increases following a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Investors are betting on Trump’s potential pro-crypto stance, with Trump-themed meme coins and other risk assets experiencing a surge. The incident has highlighted the volatility and responsiveness of the crypto market to geopolitical events.
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We Can Finally Animate height: auto; in CSS!
3 min read
The blog post from Web Dev Simplified explains how to use the calc() function in CSS to create responsive sizes for web elements. The calc() function allows combining different units (like percentages and pixels) to dynamically adjust element sizes based on screen dimensions, providing more flexibility in responsive design. The post includes practical examples and best practices for implementing calc() in your CSS.
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FINALLY animate CSS height: auto;
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This video shows the ability to animate CSS height with Wes Bos
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The Killer (2024)
2 min watch
An assassin tries to make amends in an effort to restore the sight of a beautiful young singer.
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