Cool, I know those mountains. I remember when I arrived in Washington state, there was a cloud bank around the base that made it look like they were floating in the sky. Gorgeous.
That is a beautiful area. When I was there as a much younger person I didn't appreciate it the way I should have. Kind of felt like I was taken out of civilization and just plunked into the middle of nowhere like I was being exiled or punished.
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I certainly think there are some skills we'll lose as we hand things over to automation. I can barely remember my own phone number now, let alone the long list of numbers I used to know, and my handwriting has completely gone to pot. Hannah Fry
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NASA has successfully launched its alien-hunting mission to Jupiter's fourth largest moon that could host the ingredients for life.
The Europa Clipper spacecraft took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:08pm ET, tucked inside a SpaceX Falcon rocket.
The $5.2 billion probe is set to travel 1.8 billion-mile to Europa, meeting the target in April 2030, and perform more than 40 flybys to look for 'conditions suitable for life.'
DJI just announced the dual-camera Air 3S drone and there’s some all-new cutting-edge tech hiding in the nose. A LiDAR sensor is there to provide extra crash protection at night, a time that’s often dangerous for drones.
The Air 3S also has a new main camera with a larger sensor better suited for capturing video in low-light. And it now comes with the company’s ActiveTrack 360, which it first introduced in the Mini 4 Pro, allowing the device to zoom all around your subject while tracking and filming them.
There are a bunch of other little improvements, from storage to the new panoramic photo mode, all at the same $1,099 price as the Air 3 was at launch. To see if it lives up to DJI’s hype, I tested all of its new capabilities, especially the new night-flying obstacle avoidance.
The Air 3S looks a lot like the Air 3 and weighs just 0.1 ounces more at 1.6 pounds. Since it’s over 250 grams, you need a permit to fly it in the US and elsewhere. Unlike the Avata 2 or Neo, the Air 3S is obviously not suited to fly around people, but DJI does offer propeller guards for a bit of extra safety.
The Air 3S’ camera module is larger as well because it holds a new 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor camera with a 24mm f/1.8 lens, up from from the previous model’s 1/1.3-inch sensor. This setup supports 4K recording up to 120 fps and 1080p at 240 fps, along with D-LogM to improve dynamic range. DJI also boosted the maximum ISO to 12,800 for improved light sensitivity. The secondary 70mm (3x) zoom camera is unchanged with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, and it supports the same video specs and color modes as the primary.
The Air 3S is DJI’s latest drone with its ActiveTrack 360 system. Once you start tracking a subject, you can change the camera angle using an onscreen control wheel. The drone will then figure out the best way to change positions while also avoiding obstacles. It does so using six vision (camera) sensors, two downward facing infrared time-of-flight sensors and the new LiDAR.
Another key change on the Air 3S is its 42GB of internal storage, up from 8GB on the Air 3 — something that’ll be handy if you forget a microSD card or fill one quickly. You can transfer files to your PC either by a Wi-Fi connection or the drone’s USB-C port. The wired method now works even if the drone is turned off.
The Air 3S can hit up to 45 mph in sport mode. That’s fast and there’s no obstacle detection with this setting, so you need to know what you’re doing. In normal mode, which does support obstacle tracking, speeds drop down to 23 mph. You get about 12.5 miles of range in the US via DJI’s latest O4 transmission system, or half that in Europe. One small change is that the Air 3S now transmits 10-bit 1080p 60p video rather than 8-bit as before, improving remote video capture quality.
Battery life on the Air 3S is excellent at 45 minutes, which equates to about 38 minutes under working conditions. With the optional Fly More kit that includes three batteries and a charging hub, pilots should be able to fly most of the day. Like the Mini 4 Pro, the charging hub supports power accumulation, so you can transfer energy from the weakest batteries to the strongest for longer flights.
Finally, the Air 3S appears to have the same propeller system as the Air 3 and emits about the same amount of noise. It’s pretty quiet for such a large drone, and once it gets up to around 150 feet, you can barely hear it.
Performance
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I tested the ActiveTrack 360 function while walking, biking and driving a car to see how it worked at various speeds. When tracking my car at around 20 to 25 mph, it stayed locked on while easily avoiding trees and power lines.
I found a bike trail among some widely spaced trees and another with denser foliage. In the first section, the drone weaved smoothly around obstacles while keeping the bike in frame. After a few minutes, I was confident it wouldn’t crash and was able to focus on creating some cool shots. The drone occasionally hesitated when it encountered obstacles, which spoiled some footage. However, it never crashed or lost track of the bike.
Things weren’t quite as easy on the dense brush trail. When I changed the camera angle, the drone would occasionally pick a bad route, get hemmed in by branches and stop. A few times the propellers knicked leaves or branches, throwing the drone off keel. It never crashed or took any damage, but I replaced the propellers out of an abundance of caution.
That experience taught me that the Air 3S’s sensors can miss small obstacles, so it’s wise to stay away from those situations and use propeller guards if you can’t avoid them. You also need to make sure the drone has enough room to maneuver when using ActiveTrack 360 to change camera angles.
Later, I took the Air 3S out at night to test the LiDAR, flying it up around trees and next to buildings. Previously, this would have been very risky, but the Air 3S successfully detected and avoided all obstacles. This new low-light capability will be especially helpful when you need to bring the drone home in the dark. Keep in mind that the LiDAR only works in the forward direction, so avoid going backwards or sideways at night.
To test the video quality, I shot aerials with the Air 3S, at dawn, in the daylight and at night. With the larger 1-inch sensor, 4K video is more detailed than ever and the camera produces vibrant, accurate colors and nice skin tones. It also does a great job in variable light conditions when using the DLogM setting. That came in handy when I was biking in the forest with a mixture of dappled sunlight and shadows. The 4K 120 fps setting is nice for creating dramatic shots with moving subjects, and there’s no discernible loss in quality compared to the 30p or 60p modes.
Tesla's 2024 AI Day: Unveiling the Future of Transportation and Robotics
At Tesla's recent AI Day event, CEO Elon Musk unveiled a series of groundbreaking announcements that could reshape the future of transportation and robotics. The event, which took place on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Hollywood, showcased Tesla's vision for autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots in a spectacle that blended cinematic flair with technological innovation.
The Robo Taxi's unveiling was accompanied by an impressive demonstration. Tesla had transformed a portion of the Warner Bros. lot into a mock city, complete with 20 Robo Taxis and additional Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, all operating autonomously. The vehicles navigated the simulated urban environment, showcasing their ability to interact seamlessly with each other and their surroundings.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Robo Taxi is its potential to revolutionize the economics of transportation. Musk projected that the operating cost of these vehicles could be as low as 20 cents per mile, significantly undercutting traditional public transit options like buses, which he estimated at around a dollar per mile. This cost-effectiveness could make individualized mass transit a reality, potentially reshaping urban mobility.
In a surprise announcement, Musk also unveiled the "Roven," a larger autonomous vehicle capable of transporting up to 20 people or a significant amount of cargo. The Roven's design is a striking embodiment of Art Deco aesthetics, resembling futuristic trains from the 1930s. This vehicle is positioned as a solution for high-density transport needs, such as moving sports teams or large groups of people, with Musk suggesting it could potentially bring transportation costs down to as low as 5-10 cents per mile.
The event wasn't limited to vehicular innovations. Musk also provided updates on Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot project. In a dramatic demonstration of progress, Optimus robots were shown walking around and interacting with attendees at the event's afterparty, serving drinks and showcasing their capabilities. This was a far cry from the initial Optimus announcement just a few years ago, which featured a person in a robot costume.
Musk made bold predictions about the future of Optimus, suggesting that it could become "the highest selling product of all time" and "the most important product of all time." He projected that in the long term, an Optimus robot could be available for purchase at a price point of $20,000 to $30,000, making it accessible to a wide range of consumers and businesses.
A crucial aspect of Musk's presentation was the economic model underlying these innovations. He envisions a future where individuals can purchase a Robo Taxi for around $20,000 to $30,000 - comparable to the price of a standard new car today. However, unlike traditional vehicles that sit idle for about 90% of the time, Robo Taxis could be put to work when not in use by their owners, potentially earning money by providing rides or running errands for others.
Furthermore, Musk revealed plans to "over-spec" the Robo Taxis with computing power beyond what's necessary for autonomous driving. This excess capacity could be leveraged to offer cloud computing services, similar to Amazon's AWS, during the vehicle's downtime. This innovative approach aims to extract maximum value from each vehicle, turning them into mobile computing platforms when not in use for transportation.
Despite the excitement generated by these announcements, the market response was surprisingly muted, with Tesla's stock price dropping nearly 8% the day after the event. This reaction might reflect skepticism about the ambitious timelines Musk presented or concerns about the regulatory and technical challenges that lie ahead.
Musk acknowledged his tendency to be optimistic with timelines but remained confident in Tesla's ability to deliver. He projected that unsupervised full self-driving capabilities would be available in Texas and California by next year, with Robo Taxi production beginning in 2026 or 2027.
While Tesla isn't the first to venture into autonomous taxi services - companies like Waymo have been operating in this space for years - the scale and integration of Tesla's vision set it apart. By combining autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and innovative economic models, Tesla is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential revolution in transportation and robotics.
As we look to the future, it's clear that Tesla's AI Day announcements represent more than just new products - they offer a glimpse into a possible future where autonomous vehicles and robots are integral parts of our daily lives. While challenges remain, the ambition and scale of Tesla's vision suggest that significant changes in transportation and robotics may be closer than we think. As always with Tesla and Elon Musk, the journey from announcement to reality will be closely watched by enthusiasts, skeptics, and industry observers alike.
JLab blew me away in early 2020 when the company debuted its $29 Go Air earbuds. For the first time, I realized that I had to pay closer attention to budget earbuds because some companies manage to build impressive products for less than $50. Do they offer flagship level performance and features? No. Do they cover the basics and sound good enough for casual use? Absolutely.
The company has announced several products since, including the $60 JBuds ANC (third-gen) earlier this year. It appears that JLab wasn't content with that model being its most affordable noise-canceling option. Today, the company revealed the Go Pop ANC ($30), a set of earbuds that still offer some noise-blocking abilities for half the price of the JBuds ANC. This new model is the company's most affordable noise-canceling set ever, and JLab even says it's lowest-priced set of active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds you can buy right now at full price.
JLab says you can expect over six hours of listening time on the earbuds (ANC on), maxing out at over 24 hours when you factor in the case (ANC off). Like previous JLab models, the Go Pop ANC case has an integrated USB-C cable, so there's always have a way to plug in. Additionally, a fast charge feature gives you an hour of use in 10 minutes.
The IP55 rated earbuds are sweat and splash proof, offering more robust ingress protection than some flagship models that cost a 10 times as much. Bluetooth multipoint connectivity is here, as is the ability to customize the audio and more via the JLab app. Specifically, that piece of software will allow you to adjust the EQ and reconfigure the onboard controls, plus there's a safe hearing tool and dedicated modes for music and movies.
To accompany the Go Pop ANC's noise-cancelling functionality, there's a Be Aware transparency mode when you need it. 10mm dynamic drivers handle the sound and the two ANC MEMS microphones enable "clear" calls. The Go Pop ANC is also Google Fast Pair compatible as well, and it's available in fuchsia and teal color options in addition to the black that's pictured.
Meet Apple’s seventh-generation iPad mini. Arriving over three years after its predecessor, the new tablet adds a faster A17 Pro chip originally found in the iPhone 15 Pro series with support for Apple Intelligence, more entry-level storage and support for the Apple Pencil Pro.
The iPad mini 7 has the same 8.3-inch screen size as the previous model and an identical 2266 x 1488 resolution at 326 ppi. Unfortunately, the refresh rate remains a modest 60Hz; from what we can tell, the display is identical to the one in its predecessor. It’s dimensions remain unchanged as well. The front-facing camera is still in the portrait position, something that makes sense for a device of this size, and both the front- and back-facing cameras appear unchanged from the previous iPad mini.
Without any significant design upgrades, this update is more about what’s inside. The A17 Pro chip lets the new tablet use Apple Intelligence features like smarter Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground and Genmoji. It also has more RAM and 128GB of storage in the base-level model, double that of the 2021 model. There's also a 512GB storage option for the first time.
The new iPad mini arrives on October 23 and starts at $499 for 128GB storage.
Update, October 15 2024, 9:40AM ET: This post originally said that the new iPad mini used the A18 chip; it has been updated to note that it uses the A17 Pro chip. We apologize for the error.
Scientists successfully used human stem cells to patch a hole in a monkey's retina, restoring the primate's vision. Macular holes, a condition associated with aging, cause vision to blur and decline over time. Current fixes for the condition come at the cost of a loss of peripheral vision as they involve transplanting cells. Using stem cells to repair the problem would introduce new cells, avoiding this issue. More research is needed to determine whether the treatment is suitable for human eyes.
It was okay. Personally, I am not as high on the initiative as most, at least on the surface. To me, autonomous technology is going to be huge for transportation but for cargo more than people. Most miles are not fares for individuals. They are either in their car or someone they know.
Cargo, 100% of that is transported by someone other than the ultimate owner (end user).
Tesla robo-trucking is much bigger in my opinion. A new semi plant being built.
As for the robo-van, that interest me but again, configured for cargo. Think of that as a replacement for all the Amazon and grocery delivery service.
That shows how little the media covers Tesla. Yeah they are going to be the leading semi building in the world within a few years. The Robo aspect is a bonus.
Big Tech companies are increasingly investing into nuclear power. Google has committed to buying power generated by seven nuclear-power reactors to be built by Kairos Power. The project aims to add 500 megawatts of nuclear power starting at the end of the decade. The project site (or sites) have yet to be determined. Google will have its data centers somewhere near the reactors, but it hasn't been determined whether they will receive power directly from the plants or from the grid.
It is interesting to see how the AI race is fueling a focus upon massive energy generation. This is necessary derivative for things to move forward at the pace they are.
MIT engineers have built a solar-powered desalination system that removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar energy. It automatically adjusts to any sudden variation in sunlight, maximizing the utility of solar energy. The system can produce large quantities of clean water regardless of sunlight variation throughout the day without any batteries or supplemental power supply. It is geared towards desalinating brackish groundwater, a huge untapped source of potential drinking water.
OpenAI has revealed the meta-prompt for its new o1 model family to help developers improve and fine-tune their products. Meta-prompts are used to instruct models to create good prompts based on user task descriptions or to improve existing prompts. This article looks at both OpenAI and Anthropic's approaches and compares them. The companies are using very different engines and their prompts reveal a lot about how each company thinks and what they expect from their products. OpenAI conceptualizes ChatGPT as a powerful computational tool while Anthropic envisions Claude as a friendly, human-like assistant.
This article contains an interview with Terence Tao, indisputably one of the best mathematicians in history. At 49, Tao, who was born in the Australian city of Adelaide, received his doctorate from Princeton University at 21 and was already a professor at the University of California in Los Angeles at 24. In the interview, Tao discusses the results from the recent presidential election in Venezuela, whether AI is a threat that could destroy humanity, AI systems like AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry, whether water could spontaneously explode and destroy the world, and more.
Harry Stebbings, the U.K. podcaster who broke into the world of tech with his 20-minute interviews of venture capitalists and founders,
Harry Stebbings, the U.K. podcaster who broke into the world of tech with his 20-minute interviews of venture capitalists and founders, parlayed that fame into becoming a VC himself. Now, Stebbings has closed his third investment vehicle, and it’s his biggest yet: 20VC, the firm named after the podcast series, has closed a $400 million fund.
20VC, a venture capital firm founded by Steve Stebbings, has raised $400 million to invest in startups across Europe. The fund will allocate $125 million to seedinvestments and $275 million to Series A rounds. This is a significant move, considering the current climate for founders, where funding has become increasingly challenging.
Steve Stebbings is the founder of 20VC, a venture capital firm that has gained significant attention for its unique approach to investing. Stebbings is not a technologist by training, having studied law at university before dropping out to start his firm. However, he has built a reputation as an online creator and content expert, leveraging his influence to open doors and secure term sheets for his fund.
Stebbings' approach to investing is highly personal, focusing on identifying great entrepreneurs and founders who have the potential to shape markets. He believes that "great founders shape markets" and that his job is to find the best founders before anyone else. This approach has helped 20VC achieve significant success, with over £10 million in revenue generated.
One of the key differentiators of 20VC is its operational experience. the Firm has established "sub-funds" in categories like sales, product, and growth, which are run by teams with operator experience. This approach has helped 20VC achieve significant revenue and profitability, making it a sustainable business.
20VC has a strong presence in Europe, with a network of contacts and connections that will help identify and invest in promising startups. Stebbings credits his ability to connect with European founders, who are eager to collaborate with US investors. He has built a reputation as a trusted and influential figure in the European tech scene, with a strong track record of success.
Stebbings believes that the current state of venture capital, with only 1% of companies generating 90% of the gains, is actually a market correction. He predicts that for 1% of firms, venture returns will be much larger and better than ever, as the size of the outcomes increases. This could spell more opportunity for big wins, rather than less, in the long run.
20VC's new fund is a significant step towards addressing the investment gap between European and US technology companies. With Stebbings at the helm, the firm is poised to make a meaningful impact on the European tech scene. As Stebbings said, "We need to make Europe great again. MEGA!" With his unique approach and personal touch, 20VC is well-positioned to help European startups achieve success on the global stage.
Music streaming company Spotify said today that it is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets.
Spotify Expands Music video Testing to 85 New Markets, Aiming to Compete with YouTube
In a significant move to enhance its music streaming experience and compete with YouTube, Spotify has announced that it is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets.
This expansion comes after the company initially experimented with music videos in limited markets in March, including the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya, with Egypt later being added to the list. However, it remains unclear if the 85 new markets include the US, a crucial market for the streaming giant.
The music video feature is currently available to paid users on both mobile and desktop devices, allowing them to easily switch between audio and video playback using a toggle. The company has also made the transition more seamless by enabling videos to start playing from where the user left off. To make music videos more discoverable, Spotify is introducing video indicators next to track names in search results, allowing users to easily identify music videos and switch to the video mode. Additionally, users can switch to full-screen video mode by turning their phone to landscape orientation.
Spotify's music video feature is designed to enhance the overall music streaming experience and encourage users to engage more with the content. According to the company, listeners who discover a song and watch the music video on the app are 34% more likely, on average, to stream the song again the following week. By offering music videos, Spotify is attempting to attract music fans who have traditionally used YouTube as their primary source for music videos. YouTube's native support for music videos has been a major draw for many users, and Spotify is hoping to capitalize on this trend by offering a similar experience.
The expansion of music videos to more markets is a significant move for Spotify, as it aims to differentiate itself from other music streaming services and attract a larger share of the market. With its vast library of songs and increasing focus on video content, Spotify is well-positioned to become a major player in the music streaming industry.
Key Takeaways:
Spotify is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets, expanding its initial test in 11 countries.
The music video feature is currently limited to paid users and is available on mobile and desktop devices.
Users can easily switch between audio and video playback using a toggle and videos will start playing from where the user left off.
Video indicators will be displayed next to track names in search results to make music videos more discoverable.
Users can switch to full-screen video mode by turning their phone to landscape orientation.
Spotify's music video feature aims to enhance the overall music streaming experience and encourage users to engage more with the content.
The company claims that listeners who discover a song and watch the music video on the app are 34% more likely to stream the song again the following week.
The expansion of music videos to more markets is a significant move for Spotify, as it aims to differentiate itself from other music streaming services and attract a larger share of the market.
What SpaceX and Tesla TEACH US about CIVILIZATIONS
On October 13th, 2024, Jo Bhakdi kicked off his Civilization Series with a video discussing what we can learn from the greatest pioneers like Elon Musk to create a new civilization. The video was inspired by SpaceX's recent successful launch and attempted booster landing, which showcased incredible engineering prowess and a stark contrast between SpaceX and NASA's approaches to space exploration.
Bhakdi argues that we can learn valuable lessons from SpaceX's success in building a new civilization. First, building something from scratch, as SpaceX did, is much easier than trying to fix a broken system like NASA. Second, great things are always conceived and designed by a handful of individuals, not large organizations. Third, we need first principles to guide our efforts and create a clear vision for the future. Fourth, first principles allow us to achieve focus and concentration on a worthwhile goal. Finally, we should commit our lives to building something truly meaningful, something that will benefit future generations.
Bhakdi believes that we can use these lessons to build a new civilization that is worth living in. He outlines four key steps: defining the first principles of civilization, deriving the central pillars of the target state, creating a master plan to build those pillars, and discussing the governance, defense, and mind viruses that could threaten our civilization.
Bhakdi concludes by emphasizing the urgency of this task. He believes that we are in a critical situation and that nOW is the time to build a new civilization. He calls on viewers to join him in this effort and to help engineer a better future for humanity.
This video is a thought-provoking and inspiring look at the challenges and opportunities facing our civilization. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of humanity.
Xscape, a startup founded by Columbia professors, is developing lasers to drive the fiber-optic interconnects in datacenters.
The GPUs and other chips used to train AI communicate with each other inside datacenters through “interconnects.” But those interconnects have limited bandwidth, which limits AI training performance. A 2022 survey found that AI developers typically struggle to use more than 25% of a GPU’s capacity.
Interconnects: The Communication Network of Datacenters
In modern datacenters, GPUs and other chips are connected through high-speed interconnects, which enable them to exchangedata and instructions. These interconnects are designed to facilitate communication between the various components of the datacenter, including:
GPUs: Graphics Processing Units are specialized chips designed for parallel processing of graphics and compute-intensive tasks. In AI training, GPUs are used to perform matrix multiplications, convolutions, and other compute-intensive operations.
CPUs: Central Processing Units are general-purpose processors that handle tasks such as data transfer, memory management, and control flow.
Memory: Memory systems, including DRAM and registers, provide a buffer for data and instructions being transferred between components.
Storage: Storage systems, including hard drives and solid-state drives, provide a permanent storage for data and models.
Interconnects can be classified into several categories, including:
PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express): A high-speed interconnect standard used to connect GPUs, CPUs, and other components to the motherboard.
InfiniBand: A high-speed interconnect standard used to connect clusters of nodes in a datacenter.
NVLink: A high-speed interconnect standard used to connect GPUs and other components in a datacenter.
The limited bandwidth of interconnects is a significant bottleneck in AI training. As AI models become increasingly complex, they require more data to be processed and transmitted between GPUs and other chips. However, the interconnects can only handle a certain amount of data per second, which limits the overall performance of the AI training process.
For example, a high-end GPU like the NVIDIA V100 can process up to 15.7 teraflops of compute power, but the interconnects can only transfer data at a rate of around 100-200 GB/s. This means that the GPU can perform many more computations than the interconnects can transfer data, resulting in a bottleneck that limits the overall performance of the AI training process.
One potential solution to the limitations of individual GPUs is GPU aggregation. GPU aggregation involves grouping multiple GPUs together to form a single, more powerful unit. This can be achieved through various means, including:
Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC): A system that uses liquid cooling to cool multiple GPUs, allowing them to operate at higher temperatures and perform more computations.
Multi-GPU Systems: A system that uses multiple GPUs, each with its own memory and compute resources, to form a single, more powerful unit.
GPU Clustering: A system that groups multiple GPUs together to form a single, more powerful unit, using techniques such as PCIe switching and NVLink.
GPU aggregation can help to overcome the limitations of individual GPUs by providing more compute resources and increased memory bandwidth. However, it also introduces additional complexity and cost, making it a challenging solution to implement.
Another potential solution to the limitations of interconnects is optimized data transfer. Optimized data transfer involves using techniques such as:
Data Compression: Compressing data to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transferred.
Data Parallelism: Breaking down large datasets into smaller chunks and transferring them in parallel.
Asynchronous Data Transfer: Transferring data asynchronously, allowing other components to continue processing while waiting for data to be transferred.
Optimized data transfer can help to reduce the bandwidth requirements of AI training by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transferred and allowing other components to continue processing while waiting for data to be transferred.
New Architectures
Finally, new architectures are being developed to address the limitations of current technologies. Some potential examples include:
Tensor Processing Units (TPUs): Specialized chips designed for parallel processing of matrix operations, commonly used in AI training.
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs): Chips that can be programmed to perform specific tasks, such as matrix operations, using field-programmable logic.
Neuromorphic Chips: Chips that mimic the structure and function of the human brain, designed to perform tasks that are similar to those of neural networks.
New architectures can help to overcome the limitations of current technologies by providing more efficient and scalable solutions for AI training. However, they also introduce additional complexity and cost, making them a challenging solution to implement.
The limitations of interconnects and GPUs are significant bottlenecks in AI training, which can lead to reduced training speed, increased power consumption, and decreased model accuracy. However, researchers and developers are exploring various solutions and innovations to address these challenges, including GPU aggregation, optimized data transfer, and new architectures. By addressing these challenges, we can unlock the full potential of AI and continue to drive the development of more powerful and accurate AI models.
Fulfil's technology is based on warehouse automation, which involves the use of robots to perform tasks such as fetching and ferrying items from shelves to bags for pickup. The company's robots are designed to navigate the warehouse environment efficiently and effectively, using a combination of sensors and mapping technology to avoid collisions and optimize their routes.
In the pilot project, Fulfil's robots will be used to fetch and ferry items from shelves to bags for pickup. The robots will be equipped with grocery bags and will be able to handle a variety of items, including canned goods, coffee pods, and other staples. The system will enable Amazon to "eliminate those extra trips" shoppers take to other grocery stores, according to Tony Hoggett, who leads Amazon's worldwide grocery business.
The system will provide several benefits to shoppers and Amazon, including:
Convenience: Shoppers will be able to browse and purchase items online, and then pick them up in the store without having to wait in line or interact with cashiers.
Increased Efficiency: The system will reduce the time it takes for shoppers to checkout, making the shopping experience faster and more efficient.
Improved customer Experience: Shoppers will be able to get the items they need quickly and easily, without having to interact with cashiers or wait in line.
Increased Sales: The system will enable Amazon to offer a wider range of products to shoppers, including items that are not typically stocked by Whole foods.
While the system has the potential to revolutionize the way shoppers interact with Amazon and Whole Foods, there are also several challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. These include:
Integration with Existing Systems: The system will require integration with existing systems, including Amazon's online grocery platform and Whole Foods' store operations.
Logistics and Supply Chain: The system will require a robust logistics and supply chain infrastructure to ensure that items are delivered to the store in a timely and efficient manner.
Scalability: The system will need to be scalable to accommodate the growing demand for online grocery shopping.
Cost: The system will require significant investment to develop and implement, and may require changes to Amazon's business model to ensure that it is profitable.
Amazon and Fulfil are planning to expand the pilot project to other locations, including other Whole Foods stores and potentially other Amazon grocery stores. The company is also exploring the use of Fulfil's technology in other areas, including Amazon's warehouses and distribution centers.
Overall, the partnership between Amazon and Fulfil represents a significant step forward in the company's efforts to revolutionize the way it operates its physical stores, including Whole Foods. By integrating automated warehouse technology into its supermarkets, Amazon is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for online grocery shopping and to provide customers with a more convenient and efficient shopping experience.
The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.
Whatever you are studying right now, if you are not getting up to speed on deep learning, neural networks, etc., you lose. We are going through the process where software will automate software, automation will automate automation. Mark Cuban
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Automation provides us with wondrous increases of production and information, but does it tell us what to do with the men the machines displace? Modern industry gives us the capacity for unparalleled wealth - but where is our capacity to make that wealth meaningful to the poor of every nation? Robert Kennedy
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Rather than wringing our hands about robots taking over the world, smart organizations will embrace strategic automation use cases. Strategic decisions will be based on how the technology will free up time to do the types of tasks that humans are uniquely positioned to perform. Clara Shih
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The structural changes of globalization and automation that has created concentrated wealth among some people who have had the right skills and the right opportunities has also created extraordinary disruption and havoc among the American middle-class. Ro Khanna
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The impending destruction of jobs due to automation and AI technologies is definitely increasing the need for - and speed at which - we have to implement big solutions, such as a universal basic income. Andrew Yang
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With greater extensibility and programmability, bitcoin can evolve to enable transformations in how all forms of property are secured and exchanged, how voting and governance function, including spilling into the automation of commercial law, audit, and accounting. Jeremy Allaire
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The bottom line is that while automation is eliminating many jobs in the economy that were once done by people, there is no sign that the introduction of technologies in recent years is creating an equal number of well-paying jobs to compensate for those losses. Moshe Vardi
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Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, says it remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union's tariffs.
Xpeng, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reaffirmed its commitment to the European market, despite the ongoing trade tensions and tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU) on Chinese goods.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Xpeng's executive stated that the company remains committed to expanding its presence in Europe, which is seen as a critical market for the company's growth. Xpeng has established a significant presence in Europe, with a network of dealerships and charging stations across the continent.
The demand for EVs in Europe is growing rapidly, driven by increasing consumer awareness of the environmental and health benefits of sustainable transportationoptions. According to a report by BloombergNEF, the number of EVs sold in Europe is expected to reach 4 million by the end of 2024, up from just 600,000 in 2020.
Xpeng's executive believes that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing demand, with its range of EV models and commitment to local production and supply chain development. The company has established a European headquarters in the Netherlands and has invested heavily in local talent and infrastructure to support its expansion plans.
However, the expansion plans have not been without challenges. The EU has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs, as part of its efforts to protect European industries. Xpeng's executive acknowledged that the tariffs have created uncertainty for the company, but stated that Xpeng is committed to finding ways to work with European partners and regulators to overcome the challenges posed by the tariffs.
Xpeng has already taken steps to mitigate the impact of the tariffs, including investing in local suppliers and manufacturers. The company has also established partnerships with European companies to ensure a stable supply chain.
Xpeng's commitment to local production and supply chain development is seen as a key strategy for the company's success in Europe. The company has established a network of local suppliers and manufacturers, which enables it to reduce its dependence on Chinese suppliers and mitigate the impact of tariffs.
Xpeng's executive stated that the company is committed to continuing its investment in local production and supply chain development, which will enable it to better serve European customers and reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers.
Xpeng's commitment to the European market is a significant development in the company's global expansion plans. Despite the challenges posed by tariffs and trade tensions, the company remains confident in its ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and capitalize on the growing demand for EVs in the region.
With its range of EV models, commitment to local production and supply chain development, and adaptability in the face of regulatory challenges, Xpeng is well-positioned to remain a major player in the global EV market. The company's leadership has demonstrated a clear vision for the company's future in Europe and beyond, and its commitment to the region is likely to continue to drive growth and expansion in the years to come.
NVIDIA, the leading chipmaker in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, saw its shares soar to a record high on Monday, fueled by expectations of strong earnings and updates from tOP customers on their planned spending on AI infrastructure. The stockprice climbed 2.4% to reach $138.07, surpassing its previous high of $135.58 set on June 18. This remarkable 180% increase in the company's stock price for the year and a staggering nine-fold growth since the beginning of 2023 is a testament to Nvidia's dominance in the AI industry.
Nvidia's success can be attributed to its position as the primary supplier of graphics processing units (GPUs) for AI model creation and deployment. The company's GPUs are used by leading tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon to build massive clusters of computers for their advanced AI work. These companies are expected to report their quarterly results by the end of October, providing investors with valuable insights into their AI infrastructure spending plans.
According to analysts at Mizuho, Nvidia controls approximately 95% of the market for AI training and inference chips, making it the dominant player in the industry. The company's revenue has consistently grown at an impressive rate, more than doubling in each of the past five quarters and tripling in three of those periods. Analysts project that Nvidia's revenue will expand by about 82% to $32.9 billion in the quarter ending in October, according to LSEG.
Nvidia's recent announcement that demand for its next-generation AI GPU, Blackwell, is "insane" has further fueled investor optimism. The company expects to generate billions of dollars in revenue from the new product in the fourth quarter, providing a significant boost to its financial performance. The Blackwell GPU is expected to be a game-changer in the AI industry, offering unprecedented levels of processing power and efficiency.
With a market capitalization of $3.4 trillion, Nvidia is the second-most valuable publicly traded U.S. company, behind only Apple at $3.55 trillion. The company's remarkable growth and dominance in the AI industry have made it a key player in the tech sector, and its stock performance is closely watched by investors and analysts alike.
As the tech industry prepares for earnings season, Nvidia's record-high stock price is a testament to the company's strong fundamentals and its position as a leader in the AI gold rush. With top customers set to report their quarterly results and updates on their AI infrastructure spending plans, investors are likely to remain optimistic about Nvidia's future prospects. The company's ability to deliver strong earnings and its position as a leader in the AI industry make it an attractive investmentopportunity for many.
In conclusion, Nvidia's record-high stock price is a reflection of the company's dominance in the AI industry and its strong fundamentals. The company's ability to deliver strong earnings and its position as a leader in the AI industry make it an attractive investment opportunity for many. As the tech industry prepares for earnings season, investors are likely to remain optimistic about Nvidia's future prospects, and the company's stock price is likely to continue to soar.
ASML said it expects net sales for 2025 to come in between 30 billion euros ($32.72 billion) and 35 billion euros, at the lower half of the range it had previously provided.
Net bookings for the September quarter came in at 2.6 billion euros ($2.83 billion), the company said — well below the 5.6 billion euro LSEG consensus estimate.
"While there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in AI, other market segments are taking longer to recover. It now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected," the company CEO Christophe Fouquet said in the earnings release.
Apple Tuesday unveiled a new version of the iPad mini updated for the era of Apple Intelligence. The arrival is powered by the A7 Pro chip
Apple Tuesday unveiled a new version of the iPad mini updated for the era of Apple Intelligence. The arrival is powered by the A7 Pro chip, bringing compatibility with Apple Intelligence, the company’s new generative AI offering.
The new arrival marks the first major update to the 8.3-inch device since 2021. The A17 Pro, meanwhile, was announced last year, arriving on the iPhone 15 Pro. That premium device, in turn, became the first of Apple’s phones to officially support Apple Intelligence. That changed with a September event, which brought the feature to the newly announced iPhone 16 line.
The A17 Pro sports a six-core CPU with two performance and four efficiency cores and a five-core GPU. Both should deliver significant performance improvements over the A16 Bionic that shipped with the 2021 model. The big news on that front is the neural engine, which delivers access to Apple Intelligence through iPadOS 18.
Highlights on Apple’s small-model answer to the likes of ChatGPT and Google Gemini include writing tools and a fully refreshed Siri experience. Apple Intelligence is still a work in progress, however. Other features, like Image Playground graphic generation and ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence, are still on the way.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on two bills that implement a crime prevention technology pilot program to provide the Seattle Police Department relief and ensure safety on city streets.
The pilot program will deploy closed-circuit television cameras in three high-crime Seattle neighborhoods: Aurora Avenue North, the downtown Third Avenue corridor, and the Chinatown-International District.
Harrell’s proposed 2025-2026 budget dedicates $2.4 million to establish and staff a Real Time Crime Center integrated with closed-circuit television cameras to coordinate emergency responses.
Prior to approval, the Seattle City Council was sent letters in opposition of the new technology from the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Planned Parenthood, Chief Seattle Club, El Centro de la Raza, and the Gender Justice League, among others.
The organizations stated their concerns that the use of the new surveillance technologies could allow for circumvention of Washington’s sanctuary protections, such as the Keep Washington Working Act and the Washington Shield law.
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales cited the letters before voting against the two bills to implement the crime prevention technology
“There is no requirement that these entities comply with Washington data protection laws, because the data would be collected and housed outside with Washington state,” Morales said prior to the technology’s approval by the Seattle City Council on Tuesday.
Fellow Councilmember Tanya Woo noted that many businesses in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood have private CCTV cameras and spend $6,000 to $7,000 on the technology. These businesses already struggle with low profit margins and face going out of business due to minimal foot traffic resulting from increasing crime in the area.
The New York Times sent a cease and desist letter demanding that Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity stop accessing and using its content in AI summaries and other output. The Wall Street Journal reviewed the document.
The letter argues that Perplexity has been “unjustly enriched” by using the publisher’s “expressive, carefully written and researched, and edited journalism without a license,” which it says violates copyright laws.
This isn’t the paper’s first tangle with AI companies — it’s suing OpenAI for using content without consent to train ChatGPT. Other publishers have also accused Perplexity of unethical web scraping.
A recent study from Copyleaks, a tool to check for plagiarism and AI-generated content, found that Perplexity was able to summarize paywalled content from publishers.
Perplexity recently launched an ad-revenue share scheme to give some money back to publishers.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas told WSJ the startup is interested in working with the NYT, stating, “We have no interest in being anyone’s antagonist here.”
MasterClass's three-part Generative AI series helped me connect to artificial intelligence for work and in everyday life. Here's what I learned.
I'm a newcomer to artificial intelligence, but an eager explorer: I am always excited to try out a new AI-powered tool or product and provide honest feedback about it.
The masterclass was a 90-minute online course that covered the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. The instructor was a renowned expert in the field, with years of experience in developing AI systems and working with clients to implement AI solutions.
The masterclass was divided into several lessons, each focusing on a specific aspect of AI. Here's a breakdown of the lessons that were covered:
Lesson 1: Introduction to AI
In this lesson, the instructor introduced the basics of AI, including the definition of intelligence, the different types of AI (narrow, general, and superintelligence), and the history of AI research. The instructor also discussed the applications of AI, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and image recognition.
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and clustering. The instructor also discussed the types of machine learning algorithms, including linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks.
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of natural language processing, including text processing, sentiment analysis, and language modeling. The instructor also discussed the applications of NLP, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and language translation.
Lesson 4: Deep Learning
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of deep learning, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and long short-term memory networks. The instructor also discussed the applications of deep learning, including image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing.
In this lesson, the instructor guided me through the process of building a simple AI model using a visual interface. We used a tool to create a chatbot that could respond to user input, using a combination of machine learning and natural language processing techniques.
Throughout the masterclass, the instructor used a variety of tools and techniques to illustrate key concepts. Some of the tools and techniques that were used include:
Text generation tools: We used a text generation tool to generate articles, blog posts, and social media content.
Conversational interface tools: We used a conversational interface tool to build a chatbot that could respond to user input.
Visual interfaces: We used visual interfaces to build and train AI models, including neural networks and deep learning models.
Machine learning algorithms: We used a variety of machine learning algorithms, including linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks.
Natural language processing techniques: We used natural language processing techniques, including text processing, sentiment analysis, and language modeling.
One of the most valuable aspects of the masterclass was the opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques learned to real-world projects. Throughout the course, the instructor provided guidance and support as I worked on a series of practical projects, including:
Building a chatbot: We built a chatbot that could respond to user input, using a combination of machine learning and natural language processing techniques.
Generating text: We used a text generation tool to generate articles, blog posts, and social media content.
Analyzing sentiment: We used natural language processing techniques to analyze the sentiment of user input.
The AI masterclass had a profound impact on my life. It opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of AI and its applications in various industries. I gained a new appreciation for the power of technology to shape our world and improve our lives.
The masterclass also provided me with a new set of skills and tools, which I can use to pursue new opportunities and projects. I feel more confident and empowered to tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
Overall, the AI masterclass was a life-changing experience that has opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of AI and its applications. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of AI and developing new skills and tools.
You can download Android 15 on your compatible phone and tablet starting today.
Google is releasing Android 15 on Tuesday.
Android 15 will be available on supported Pixel devices, like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9. It will also be available to download on select devices from Samsung, Lenovo, Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus and more in the coming months.
Android 15 doesn't represent a big change from Android 14, but it does bring several new useful features, including partial screen recording, satellite connectivity to send and receive messages without cell service, predictive back gestures, more in-app camera controls, low-light boost and sensitive notifications for two-factor authorization codes.
If you want to download Android 15 on your device, here's what you need to know.
Remember those iconic red kiosks promising movie nights for just a few bucks? Sadly, they’re soon to be a relic of the past. Redbox, once a staple for convenient and affordable movie rentals, has officially called it quits. The company’s parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, and now the final act is playing out.
Court filings reveal that local stores, including Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and others are seeking permission to remove many of the remaining 24,000 DVD rental kiosks scattered across the country, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. These once-familiar red boxes, often found outside grocery stores and convenience stores, have been steadily disappearing over the past few months.
The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ has dramatically changed how people consume entertainment. While Redbox attempted to adapt with its own streaming platform, it ultimately couldn’t keep pace with the industry giants.
The removal of the remaining kiosks marks the end of an era for Redbox and for physical movie rentals in many parts of the country. While some may mourn the loss, others see it as an inevitable consequence of technological advancement.
As the red boxes disappear from our streetscapes, they leave behind a legacy of convenient entertainment and fond memories of movie nights made easy.
If you are looking to win a Redbox DVD machine, some stores are paying people
If you are looking to win a Redbox DVD machine, some stores are paying people to remove them, but they can be complicated and expensive to remove. These machines hold about 600 DVDs each and cost about $34 a month in electricity each.
Exactly how much longer they still have is unknown but store owners want them gone as they are no longer getting paid for the land they sit on.
A new study has uncovered important behavior in the flow of electric current through quantum superconductors, potentially advancing the development of future technologies like quantum computing.
Breakthrough in Quantum Superconductor Research: New Insights for quantum computing
A groundbreaking study, recently accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters, has unveiled crucial insights into the behavior of electric current in quantum superconductors. This research, led by professor Babak Seradjeh from Indiana University Bloomington, along with collaborators Rekha Kumari and Arijit Kundu from the Indian Institute of technology Kanpur, could significantly advance the field of quantum computing.
One of the primary obstacles in quantum computing is the issue of quantum decoherence – the tendency of quantum bits (qubits) to lose their delicate quantum state due to environmental interference. This instability necessitates the use of superconductors, which can conduct electricity with zero resistance. However, current superconductors only function at extremely low temperatures, making quantum computers energy-intensive and challenging to maintain.
The study focuses on Floquet Majorana fermions (FMFs) and their role in the Josephson effect, a quantum phenomenon where current flows between superconductors without applied voltage. Majorana fermions, subatomic particles that are their own antiparticles, are of particular interest in the field of quantum computing.
Unique Oscillation Patterns: FMFs create a slower, more stable current oscillation pattern in superconductors, which could enhance the stability of quantum computers.
Tunable Current Strength: The researchers discovered that the Josephson current's strength could be adjusted using the chemical potential of the superconductors, synchronized with the frequency of an external energy source.
Enhanced Control: This newfound ability to manipulate quantum states offers unprecedented control over quantum materials, crucial for quantum information processing.
Implications for Quantum Computing
The discoveries made in this study have far-reaching implications for the future of quantum computing:
Increased Stability: The unique properties of FMFs could lead to more stable and error-resistant quantum computers.
Fault-Tolerant Computing: Majorana fermions are expected to support fault-tolerant quantum computing, allowing for more reliable information storage and manipulation.
New Avenues for Research: While theoretical, these findings provide a roadmap for exploring new, controllable properties in quantum systems.
The Quest for Room-Temperature Superconductors
The study indirectly highlights the ongoing search for room-temperature superconductors, often considered the "Holy Grail" of superconductivity. Achieving superconductivity at room temperature could revolutionize technology, leading to:
Lossless power transmission
Exponentially faster and more energy-efficient electronics
This research represents a significant step forward in understanding and controlling quantum superconductors. By uncovering new ways to manipulate Floquet Majorana fermions and the Josephson effect, the study opens up exciting possibilities for the development of more stable and efficient quantum computers. As scientists continue to build upon these findings, we may be moving closer to a future where quantum computing can realize its full potential, revolutionizing fields from cryptography to drug discovery and beyond.
Microsoft's Next Big Move: Turning Sound into Images?
Microsoft just filed a patent for a cutting-edge AI system that can turn live audio into images in real-time. Think about what that could mean for video calls—imagine a meeting where the AI is instantly converting what’s said into helpful visuals! This tech could be a game changer for Microsoft Teams, especially if they integrate it with Copilot. It’s still in development, but if it works out, this could really change how we communicate during virtual meetings.
At Max 2024, Adobe dropped some serious updates, starting with its Firefly Video Model, now built into Premiere Pro. This new AI tool makes extending footage super easy. Frame.io, Adobe’s go-to for video collaboration, got its biggest update since 2015, streamlining teamwork in a big way. And Photoshop? It's packing new AI-powered features like automatic background distraction removal, designed to speed up the creative process across the whole Creative Cloud suite. These tools are game-changers for anyone in content creation.
Elon Musk just dropped some major news at Tesla's "We, Robot" event in LA. The highlight? A fully autonomous Robotaxi called the "Cybercab." It's expected to roll out by 2026 or 2027 and cost less than $30k—think self-driving rides at a fraction of today’s prices. But that’s not all. Tesla also revealed the sleek, art-deco inspired "Robovan," which can carry up to 20 people. This retro-futuristic van could reshape both public transport and logistics, blending style with serious capacity. Big moves from Tesla on the future of mobility!
Meet Terence Tao: A Math Genius We Can All Relate To
Terence Tao, one of the greatest mathematicians ever, has lived a pretty extraordinary life. Born in Adelaide, Australia, Tao earned his PhD from Princeton at just 21 and became a UCLA professor by 24. In a recent interview, Tao, now 49, shares his thoughts on Venezuela's presidential election, whether AI could really destroy humanity (spoiler: it’s complicated), and what AI systems like AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry mean for the future. He even talks about the wild idea of water spontaneously exploding and ending the world. Crazy stuff, but Tao makes it sound almost... possible.
MIT engineers just built a game-changing desalination system that runs purely on solar power. It’s smart enough to adjust to changing sunlight in real-time, meaning it keeps cleaning water even when the sun’s playing hide-and-seek. No batteries, no extra power sources, just pure sunlight turning brackish groundwater into drinkable water. This tech has huge potential, especially in areas where fresh water is scarce. Imagine tapping into hidden water sources, making them drinkable, and doing it sustainably. Big things are coming from this!
Scientists have restored a monkey’s vision by patching a retinal hole with human stem cells. Macular holes, often linked to aging, can lead to vision loss, but existing treatments can cost peripheral vision. This new stem cell approach avoids that problem by introducing fresh cells to the damaged area. While it’s a major step forward, more research is needed to see if this could work for human eyes. Imagine a future where age-related vision loss could be reversed without side effects!
OpenAI just dropped the meta-prompt for its new o1 model family, giving devs the tools to fine-tune their ai products. Meta-prompts basically help models generate or improve prompts based on what users need. Interestingly, OpenAI sees chatgpt as more of a powerful tool, while Anthropic's take is all about making claude feel more like a friendly assistant. Both approaches give us a peek into how these companies think about ai, and their expectations are totally different.
Google’s getting serious about clean energy, like nuclear power serious. They’re teaming up with Kairos Power to build seven nuclear reactors, adding 500 megawatts of power by the end of the decade. This move could help power their data centers, though it's still unclear if they'll get the juice straight from the plants or through the grid. Either way, big tech’s jumping on the nuclear train, making things look a little more sci-fi. No word yet on where the reactors will go, but expect them to pop up soon.
"Yuval Noah Harari's Take on AI's Power Over Society"
Historian Yuval Noah Harari, best known for “Sapiens” and “Homo Deus,” is sounding the alarm on AI's growing control over society. In his latest discussion, he warns that AI could act as an "alien intelligence" and centralize power, threatening democracy. Without the ability to self-correct, AI systems might steer decisions in ways we can't easily undo. Harari believes we need strong institutions now more than ever to manage truth in a world where AI shapes our reality. It's a critical moment—do we let machines decide what’s true, or do we step in and set the rules?
YouTube is rolling out new labels that tell if uploaded videos come from a real camera with unaltered footage and sound. The new “captured with a camera” label can be seen in action courtesy of digital content authentication service Trupic, which uploaded a video to its channel, triggering the disclosure in the video description panel. Trupic says it has the “first authentic video with C2PA Content Credentials on YouTube.”
YouTube is leaning on the C2PA standard to detect the authenticity of uploaded videos, meaning the feature will work only with recording devices and tools that support the metadata. The site’s help page for the new feature says the label “signifies that the creator used specific technology to verify their video’s origin and confirm its audio and visuals haven’t been altered.”
Additionally, creators must specifically use tools with C2PA version 2.1 or higher for the label to appear — so you probably won’t see this label regularly for a long time. Companies like Leica started implementing content credentials in hardware last year; however, it isn’t yet clear whether those credentials will trigger YouTube’s labels.
In an email to The Verge, Google says it’s been “exploring” how to relay C2PA information to YouTube viewers and pointed us to its blog that explains its goal to increase transparency on AI-generated content on YouTube. Videos don’t necessarily need to be unedited to get the label; just every step of the process must support C2PA and avoid:
Edits that break the chain of provenance, or make it impossible to trace the video back to its original source. For example, if you capture an image with C2PA metadata and then save it to your phone’s photo album that doesn’t support C2PA v2.1 or higher, that may break the chain of provenance.
Significant alterations to the video’s core nature or content, including its sounds or visuals.
Edits that make the video incompatible with C2PA standards (version 2.1 and above).
Google launched an “altered or synthetic content” label earlier this year that requires YouTube users to self-identify their uploads (scout’s honor!) that contain AI-generated content.
O Telescópio Espacial James Webb costuma atrair grande parte da atenção, mas é importante lembrar que o Telescópio Espacial Hubble, mesmo com mais de 30 anos de missão, continua a impressionar com suas imagens deslumbrantes.
Um exemplo disso é a mais recente fotografia captada pelo Hubble, que mostra a galáxia espiral NGC 5248, também conhecida como Caldwell 45. Essa galáxia está localizada a aproximadamente 42 milhões de anos-luz da Terra.
A NGC 5248 é especialmente interessante para estudos científicos devido às várias regiões de formação de estrelas ao redor de seu disco. Essas características fornecem informações valiosas para os astrônomos sobre a estrutura e evolução das galáxias.
The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A data breach and DDoS attack kicked the site offline on October 9th, with a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records also stolen in recent weeks.
The Internet Archive is now back online in a “provisional, read-only manner,” according to founder Brewster Kahle. “Safe to resume but might need further maintenance, in which case it will be suspended again.”
While you can access the Wayback Machine to search 916 billion web pages that have been archived over time, you can’t currently capture an existing web page into the archive. Kahle and team have gradually been restoring Archive.org services in recent days, including bringing back the team’s email accounts and its crawlers for National Libraries. Services have been offline so that Internet Archive staff can examine and strengthen them against future attacks.
A pop-up from a purported hacker claimed the archive had suffered a “catastrophic security breach” last week, before Have I Been Pwned confirmed data was stolen. The theft included email addresses, screen names, hashed passwords, and other internal data for 31 million unique email accounts.
The Internet Archive outage came just weeks after Google started adding links to archived websites in the Wayback Machine. Google removed its own cached pages links earlier this year, so having the Wayback Machine linked in Google search results is a useful way to access older versions of websites or archived pages.
Adobe is kicking off its annual Adobe Max conference today with the launch of new AI-powered features across its Creative Cloud apps. New AI features for Photoshop, like automatic background distraction removal and a more powerful Firefly generative AI model, are the biggest announcements, with Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro also getting new features that can help to speed up traditionally labor-intensive design tasks.
For example, a new “Distraction Removal” feature has been added to the Remove Tool. Remove already works a bit like Google’s Magic Eraser feature on Pixel phones, allowing users to quickly remove unwanted objects from their images by brushing over them. The new Distraction Removal feature, which Adobe teased last year, makes it even more like Magic Eraser by automatically identifying common distractions for you, like people, wires, and cables, and removing them with a single click.
Distraction Removal is available now in Photoshop’s desktop and web apps, with “more to come later,” according to Adobe. Photoshop users can now also choose whether the Remove Tool uses generative AI — specifically Adobe’s Firefly image model — or non-generative AI tech, with a third option that automatically selects which tech to use “based on the image and scene” to produce the best results.
Photoshop’s Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Generate Similar, and Generate Background tools are now generally available and have been updated with the latest Firefly Image 3 Model that was launched in beta in April. Adobe says this update improves the variety and photorealistic quality of generated outputs, and understands complex prompts better than the previous model. Photoshop’s web app also has a new AI feature that makes editing easier by automatically selecting all the objects in an image.
Adobe Illustrator is being updated with a new “Objects on Path” feature that allows users to quickly attach, arrange, and move objects along any path shape, giving designers more flexibility when aligning areas of their work. The Mockup tool for staging designs on a 3D model is also now widely available, and the Image Trace feature that converts raster images (JPEG, PNG, PSD etc) to scalable vectors has been improved, too. Adobe says it now creates “crisper vectorized outputs with cleaner lines that are more accurate to the original image.”
The Generative Expand tool that was first introduced in Photoshop is now generally available for InDesign, allowing users to extend images to fit whatever layout they require. And Adobe’s new Firefly AI Video Model has introduced a new Generative Extend feature to Premiere Pro. It’s in beta for now, but the Video model will likely be used as the base for other features across Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps in the coming year.
AeroGarden, which produces smart indoor planters with built-in grow lamps that work with a connected app, recently announced that it will shutter its business starting on January 1st next year, Ars Technica reported.
The company, which was acquired by Scott’s Miracle-Gro in 2020, says it will update users later on the “longer-term status” of its app, which lets users monitor water levels and set lighting schedules. For now, AeroGarden only says the app will work for “an extended period of time.” Owners can still control its smart garden gadgets without the app “as described in the user manual” for their specific product. (For instance, the Bounty Wi-Fi offers a touchscreen control panel.)
Even so, Wi-Fi-enabled software features are a big part of why people buy things like smart home grow kits, and losing those features could sting. Consumer protection groups like iFixit and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have lobbied the FTC to create guidelines pertaining to hardware that’s tied closely to software features.
Any AeroGarden kits bought starting November 1st will only get a 90-day warranty, but the company says it will keep honoring the 1-year term of those bought before that date. Though AeroGarden has shut down its online store, the company says its products, parts, and accessories will be available on Amazon through the end of the year. AeroGarden says there are several third-party seed pods that “might serve as a replacement” for the ones it made so you can continue to grow your not-so-smart garden.
Some users are astounded by their device’s ability to flag early signs of sickness before an ailment like COVID or a cold arises after the iOS 11 software update rolled out last month.
The startlingly accurate health assessment from the Apple Watch’s Vitals app — available on the Series 8 model and above — harnesses critical metrics taken over a week while a user is asleep, according to Mac Rumors.
“If multiple metrics are outside your typical range, you receive a notification along with context for factors that may be involved — like medications, elevation changes or illness, for example,” Apple notes.
Many shared their own experiences online regarding the clairvoyant technology, including one Reddit user who wrote, “The Vitals app knew I was sick 3 days before I did” with a screenshot of its detections.
In their case, the app caught three “outliers” within the person’s wrist temperature, which can be additionally viewed on iPhones and iPads.
Online chatbots are generating nude images of real people at users' requests, prompting concern from experts who worry the explicit deepfakes will create "a very nightmarish scenario."
Online chatbots are generating nude images of real people at users’ requests, prompting concern from experts who worry the explicit deepfakes will create “a very nightmarish scenario.”
A Wired investigation on the messaging app Telegram unearthed dozens of AI-powered chatbots that allegedly “create explicit photos or videos of people with only a couple clicks,” the outlet reported. Some “remove clothes” from images provided by users, according to Wired, while others say they can manufacture X-rated photos of people engaging in sexual activity.
The outlet estimated that approximately 4 million users per month take advantage of the deepfake capabilities from the chatbots, of which there were an estimated 50. Such generative AI bots promised to deliver “anything you want about the face or clothes of the photo you give me,” Wired reported.
“We’re talking about a significant, orders-of-magnitude increase in the number of people who are clearly actively using and creating this kind of content,” deepfake expert Henry Ajder, who was one of the first to discover the underground world of explicit Telegram chatbots four years ago, told Wired.
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I can control my destiny, but not my fate. Destiny means there are opportunities to turn right or left, but fate is a one-way street. I believe we all have the choice as to whether we fulfil our destiny, but our fate is sealed. Paulo Coelho
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Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you. Joel Osteen
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Change can be frightening, and the temptation is often to resist it. But change almost always provides opportunities - to learn new things, to rethink tired processes, and to improve the way we work. Klaus Schwab
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Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live. David Binder
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Social media is something of a double-edged sword. At its best, social media offers unprecedented opportunities for marginalized people to speak and bring much needed attention to the issues they face. At its worst, social media also offers 'everyone' an unprecedented opportunity to share in collective outrage without reflection. Roxane Gay
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The fact of being an underdog changes people in ways that we often fail to appreciate. It opens doors and creates opportunities and enlightens and permits things that might otherwise have seemed unthinkable. Malcolm Gladwell
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The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity is not forever chained to this planet and our visions go rather further than that and our opportunities are unlimited. Neil Armstrong
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I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. Nelson Mandela
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What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team. Benjamin Franklin Fairless
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There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future. Cristiano Ronaldo
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You cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions. Goal setting is often a matter of balancing timing against available resources. Opportunities are easily lost while waiting for perfect conditions. Gary Ryan Blair
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Because, you know, resilience - if you think of it in terms of the Gold Rush, then you'd be pretty depressed right now because the last nugget of gold would be gone. But the good thing is, with innovation, there isn't a last nugget. Every new thing creates two new questions and two new opportunities. Jeff Bezos
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"Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback." ~ Pat Riley
"Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback." ~ Pat Riley
"Great players and great teams want to be driven. They want to be pushed to the edge. They don't want to be cheated. Ordinary players and average teams want it to be easy" ~ Pat Riley
"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges." ~ Pat Riley
"Any team can be a miracle team. The catch is that you have got to go out and work for your miracles. Effort is what ultimately separates great teams from ordinary teams." ~ Pat Riley
"The true warrior understands and seizes that moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart." ~ Pat Riley
"We measure areas of performance that are often ignored: jumping in pursuit of every rebound even if you don't get it, swatting at every pass, diving for loose balls, letting someone smash into you in order to draw the foul. These 'effort' statistics are also stored on computer. Effort is what ultimately separates journeyman players from impact players. Knowing how well a player executes all these little things is the key to unlocking career-best performances." ~ Pat Riley
"Each Warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute to the solution of the hardest problems, no matter how vexing!" ~ Pat Riley
"When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder. Show the world how much you'll fight for the winners circle. If you do, someday the cellophane will crackle off a fresh pack, one that belongs to you, and the cards will be stacked in your favor." ~ Pat Riley
The first 'D' is to dream: dream big - not for yourself, but for the country and for the world. The second 'D' is to discover: discover your full potential and the opportunities that surround you; and the third 'D' is to do. 'Do' means to act on your dreams and make best use of the opportunities you have discovered. Kailash Satyarthi
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Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins. Charles Stanley
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While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of amusement should be kept apart from it. The danger is too great of thus learning to look at solemn things in a spirit of mockery, and to seek in them opportunities for exercising wit. Lewis Carroll
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"In all the research you do as a coach, studying other coaches and championship-type situations, you find that all those teams combined talent with great defense. You've got to stop other teams to win." ~ Pat Riley
As you know, I'm an immigrant. I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is the open arms of Americans. I have been received. I have been adopted by America. Arnold Schwarzenegger
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"All I did from day-to-day is coach. That's what my job was, that's what my passion was, and the fact that now it's something I'm being considered for is just mind-blowing to me, that I would ever be in that kind of company." ~ Pat Riley
"There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning." ~ Pat Riley
Together, we have the power to inspire, connect, and deliver on new opportunities and rich experiences that can open doors to innovation and progress while growing global economies and increasing well-being. Tae Yoo
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There is a Japanese proverb that literally goes 'Raise the sail with your stronger hand', meaning you must go after the opportunities that arise in life that you are best equipped to do. Soichiro Honda
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Patrick James Riley, born on March 20, 1945, in Rome, New York, is a towering figure in the world of basketball. His career spans over five decades, during which he has left an indelible mark on the sport as a player, coach, and executive. Riley's journey through basketball is a testament to his adaptability, strategic brilliance, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From his early days as a player to his current role as President of the Miami Heat, Riley has been at the forefront of basketball's evolution, shaping the game and inspiring generations of players and coaches.
Pat Riley's story begins in Schenectady, New York, where he spent most of his childhood. His father, Leon Riley, was a minor league baseball player and manager, instilling in young Pat a deep appreciation for sports and competition. Growing up in a household where athletics were paramount, Riley developed a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed from an early age.
Riley's basketball journey began in earnest at Linton High school in Schenectady. There, he emerged as a standout player, leading his team to a 23-0 record and the New York state public high school championship in 1961. His performances caught the eye of college recruiters, and Riley eventually chose to attend the University of Kentucky.
At Kentucky, Riley played under the legendary coach Adolph Rupp. From 1964 to 1967, he was a key player for the Wildcats, known for his tenacity and leadership on the court. Riley's college career reached its pinnacle in his senior year when he captained Kentucky to the 1966 NCAA championship game. Although the Wildcats lost to Texas Western (now the University of Texas at El Paso) in a historic match that broke racial barriers in college basketball, Riley's performance throughout the tournament solidified his reputation as a top-tier player.
During his time at Kentucky, Riley averaged 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. His college achievements laid the foundation for his future in professional basketball, both as a player and, later, as a coach who understood the game from multiple perspectives.
Riley's transition to the professional ranks came in 1967 when he was selected as the 7th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft by the San Diego Rockets (now the Houston Rockets). His rookie season showed promise, as he averaged 15.1 points per game and earned a place on the NBA All-Rookie Team.
After three seasons with the Rockets, Riley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970. This move would prove pivotal in shaping his future in basketball. As a member of the Lakers, Riley became part of one of the most dominant teams in NBA history. Playing alongside legends like Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor, Riley contributed to the Lakers' record-breaking 33-game winning streak during the 1971-72 season.
The pinnacle of Riley's playing career came in 1972 when the Lakers won the NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks in five games. This experience of being part of a championship team would later inform Riley's coaching philosophy and his understanding of what it takes to build a winning culture.
Riley's playing career also included stints with the Phoenix suns and again with the Lakers before he retired in 1976. While he was never a superstar player, Riley's intelligence, work ethic, and understanding of team dynamics made him a valuable contributor throughout his nine-year NBA career. These qualities, honed during his playing days, would serve as the foundation for his future success as a coach and executive.
After retiring as a player, Riley initially pursued opportunities outside of basketball. He briefly worked as a broadcast commentator for the Lakers, showcasing his articulate nature and deep understanding of the game. However, the pull of the court proved too strong to resist.
In 1979, Riley's coaching journey began when he joined the Lakers' staff as an assistant coach under Jack McKinney. Fate intervened early in the season when McKinney was seriously injured in a bicycle accident. Paul Westhead took over as interim head coach, with Riley as his assistant. This duo, along with the transcendent talent of rookie Magic Johnson and the established greatness of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led the Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship.
Riley continued as an assistant under Westhead for the next season and a half. However, early in the 1981-82 season, after a dispute between Westhead and Magic Johnson, Lakers owner Jerry Buss made a change. On November 19, 1981, Pat Riley was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a decision that would alter the course of NBA history.
The Showtime Lakers Era
Riley's ascension to head coach of the Lakers marked the beginning of one of the most successful and influential periods in NBA history. Under Riley's leadership, the "Showtime" Lakers became a dynasty, revolutionizing the game with their fast-paced, high-flying style of play.
From 1982 to 1990, Riley guided the Lakers to four NBA championships (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and reached the NBA Finals in seven out of nine seasons. The team's uptempo offense, led by Magic Johnson's brilliant playmaking and complemented by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring prowess, became the envy of the league. Riley's Lakers played with a flair and excitement that transcended basketball, becoming cultural icons in Los Angeles and beyond.
Riley's coaching style during this period was marked by his ability to manage superstar personalities, maintain team chemistry, and consistently innovate on both ends of the court. He introduced new defensive schemes, including an aggressive trapping defense that disrupted opponents' offenses. On offense, Riley empowered his players to run the fast break at every opportunity, creating a style of play that was both effective and entertaining.
Beyond the tactical aspects, Riley became known for his motivational skills and his attention to detail. He famously used "themes" for each season, providing his team with a rallying cry and a focus for their efforts. His immaculate appearance – slicked-back hair and expensive suits – became his trademark, earning him the nickname "The General Patton of the NBA."
During his tenure with the Lakers, Riley was named NBA Coach of the Year three times (1985, 1986, 1988). His regular-season record with the team was an astounding 533-194, a .733 winning percentage that remains one of the highest in NBA history for a coach with significant tenure.
The "Showtime" era came to an end in 1990 when Riley stepped down as head coach of the Lakers. His departure marked the end of an era in Los Angeles, but it was far from the end of Pat Riley's impact on the NBA.
New York Knicks Era
After a year away from coaching, during which he worked as a television commentator, Riley returned to the sidelines in 1991 as the head coach of the New York Knicks. This move represented a significant shift for Riley, both in terms of geography and basketball philosophy.
The Knicks team Riley inherited was a far cry from the high-flying Lakers he had left behind. Led by center Patrick Ewing, the Knicks were a team built on toughness and defense. Riley adapted his coaching style to fit his new personnel, crafting a hard-nosed, physical brand of basketball that came to define the NBA in the early to mid-1990s.
Under Riley, the Knicks became known for their suffocating defense and bruising style of play. He implemented a system that emphasized physical play, rebounding, and slowing down the pace of the game. This approach was epitomized by players like Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason, and John Starks, who embodied the gritty, never-say-die attitude that Riley instilled in the team.
The results were impressive. In Riley's four seasons with the Knicks (1991-1995), the team never won fewer than 51 games. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals three times and made it to the NBA Finals in 1994, where they lost a hard-fought seven-game series to the Houston Rockets.
Riley's tenure in New York further cemented his reputation as one of the game's premier coaches. He showed his versatility by succeeding with a style of play diametrically opposed to what he had run in Los Angeles. His Knicks teams were not always pretty to watch, but they were undeniably effective, and they reflected the tough, resilient nature of New York City itself.
However, Riley's time in New York was not without controversy. His departure from the Knicks in 1995 was acrimonious, involving legal disputes over his contract and accusations of betrayal when he left to join the Miami Heat. Despite the bitter end, Riley's impact on the Knicks franchise was significant, and he had once again proven his ability to mold a team in his image and elevate them to championship contention.
Miami Heat and Executive Career
In 1995, Pat Riley made another career-defining move, joining the Miami Heat as both head coach and team president. This dual role allowed Riley to shape the franchise from tOP to bottom, influencing everything from player personnel decisions to the team's culture and identity.
Riley's early years in Miami were marked by a rapid transformation of the Heat roster. He orchestrated trades to bring in players like Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway, quickly turning the Heat into a playoff contender. The team adopted Riley's trademark physical, defensive-minded style, becoming one of the toughest outs in the Eastern Conference.
Under Riley's guidance, the Heat made the playoffs in each of his first five seasons as coach, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1997. However, despite regular-season success, a championship remained elusive.
In 2003, Riley stepped down as head coach to focus on his front office duties, handing the coaching reins to his longtime assistant Stan Van Gundy. This period saw Riley the executive shine, as he made a series of moves that would set the stage for future success. Most notably, he drafted Dwyane Wade in 2003, a decision that would alter the course of the franchise.
Riley returned to the bench in December 2005, replacing Van Gundy as head coach. The following year, he engineered one of the most significant trades in NBA history, acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Lakers. This move, combined with the emergence of Wade as a superstar, propelled the Heat to the 2006 NBA Championship, the first in franchise history.
After winning the title, Riley stepped away from coaching again in 2008, focusing on his role as team president. In this capacity, he orchestrated perhaps his greatest feat yet: the acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh in 2010 to join forces with Wade, forming the "Big Three" that would dominate the NBA for years.
The Heat's success during this era was remarkable. The team reached the NBA Finals four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014, winning championships in 2012 and 2013. While Erik Spoelstra was the head coach during this period, Riley's influence as the architect of the team was undeniable.
Even after the departure of LeBron James in 2014, Riley continued to guide the Heat with a steady hand. He oversaw the development of players like BAM Adebayo and the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, leading to another NBA Finals appearance in 2020.
Throughout his tenure with the Heat, Riley has shown an uncanny ability to adapt to the changing NBA landscape while maintaining the core principles that have defined his career: hard work, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Pat Riley's impact on basketball extends far beyond his win-loss record or the number of championships he's won. His coaching philosophy and leadership style have influenced generations of players, coaches, and executives throughout the basketball world.
At the core of Riley's philosophy is the concept of the "winner within." He believes that success comes from cultivating inner drive and discipline, both individually and as a team. This idea formed the basis of his 1993 book "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players," which became a bestseller and established Riley as a motivational figure beyond the basketball court.
Riley's approach to coaching is characterized by several key elements:
Attention to Detail: Riley is famous for his meticulous preparation and focus on the smallest aspects of the game. He leaves nothing to chance, often producing thick playbooks and scouting reports for his teams.
Physical and Mental Toughness: Whether coaching the high-flying Lakers or the bruising Knicks, Riley always demanded peak physical condition and mental resilience from his players.
Accountability: Riley holds his players to high standards and isn't afraid to challenge them publicly when they fall short. He believes in creating a culture where everyone is accountable for their performance and effort.
Adaptability: Throughout his career, Riley has shown the ability to adapt his coaching style to fit his personnel, from the fast-paced Showtime Lakers to the defensive-minded Knicks and Heat teams.
Motivational Tactics: Riley is known for his ability to motivate players through a combination of psychological tactics, including his famous "theme" for each season and his knack for delivering powerful speeches.
Continuity and Loyalty: While demanding, Riley is also known for fostering a sense of family within his teams. Many of his former players and assistants have gone on to successful coaching careers, creating a "Riley coaching tree."
Riley's influence on the game is also evident in the tactical innovations he introduced or popularized. These include the use of the "thumb-down" offensive set, which created mismatches for his star players, and defensive strategies like aggressive trapping and hedging on pick-and-rolls.
Moreover, Riley's success as both a coach and executive has redefined the role of basketball leadership. His ability to seamlessly transition between on-court coaching and front-office duties has set a template for modern basketball operations, where the lines between coach, general manager, and team president are often blurred.
While Pat Riley's professional life has been dominated by basketball, his influence extends beyond the hardwood. Born into a Catholic family, Riley has maintained his faith throughout his life, often citing it as a source of strength and guidance.
Riley married his wife, Chris, in 1970. Their relationship has been a constant throughout the ups and downs of his career, and Chris is often credited with being a stabilizing force in Riley's life. The couple has two children: James and Elisabeth.
Off the court, Riley has pursued various business and philanthropic endeavors. He is a sought-after motivational speaker, commanding high fees for his appearances at corporate events. His books, including "The Winner Within" and "Showtime: Inside the Lakers' Breakthrough Season," have been successful, further establishing Riley as a thought leader in sports and business.
Riley's sartorial style has also made him a fashion icon in the sports world. His slicked-back hair and tailored suits became his trademark, earning him the nickname "GQ Pat" and even leading to a feature in GQ magazine.
In terms of philanthropy, Riley and his wife are actively involved in various charitable causes. They established the Miami HEAT Family Foundation, which supports community organizations and funds youth programs in South Florida. Riley has also been a long-time supporter of the boys & girls Clubs of America.
Despite his intense competitive nature on the court, those who know Riley personally often describe him as thoughtful and introspective. He is known to be an avid reader, particularly of military history and leadership books, which often inform his coaching and management philosophies.
As Pat Riley's active involvement in the NBA extends into its sixth decade, his legacy in basketball is secure. He stands as one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of the sport, with a resume that few can match:
5 NBA Championships as a head coach (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 with the Lakers; 2006 with the Heat)
1 NBA Championship as a player (1972 with the Lakers)
2 NBA Championships as an executive (2012, 2013 with the Heat)
3-time NBA Coach of the Year (1990, 1993, 1997)
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008
Beyond these accolades, Riley's impact on the game is immeasurable. He has been at the forefront of the NBA's evolution from the 1980s to the present day, adapting his strategies and philosophies to meet the changing demands of the game.
As a coach, Riley's teams were known for their toughness, discipline, and ability to perform under pressure. He coached some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dwyane Wade, helping to shape their legacies as well as his own.
As an executive, Riley has shown a keen eye for talent and a willingness to make bold moves to improve his team. His ability to recruit star players and build championship-caliber rosters has made him one of the most respected front office figures in the league.
I don't want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I'm ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I've been handed. Mark Wahlberg
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I think the path is different for everybody. Go after the doors that are open to you. That has always been my motto getting into the music business. Do the things that seem to be good opportunities and work hard at it. Try to make good decisions and be nice. Hopefully all of that will pay off at some point. Chris Stapleton
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One of the issues I kept saying to my students is you have to learn to interrupt. When you raise your hand at a meeting, by the time they get to you, the point is not germane. So the bottom line is active listening. If you are going to interrupt, you look for opportunities. You have to know what you're talking about. Madeleine Albright
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Teaching is a profession in which capacity building should occur at every stage of the career - novices working with accomplished colleagues, skillful teachers sharing their craft, and opportunities for teacher leadership. Randi Weingarten
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My job as a leader is to make sure everybody in the company has great opportunities, and that they feel they're having a meaningful impact and are contributing to the good of society. As a world, we're doing a better job of that. My goal is for Google to lead, not follow that. Larry Page
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"A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team." ~ Pat Riley
I'm interested in memory because it's a filter through which we see our lives, and because it's foggy and obscure, the opportunities for self-deception are there. In the end, as a writer, I'm more interested in what people tell themselves happened rather than what actually happened. Kazuo Ishiguro
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"When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion." ~ Pat Riley
"It's a reality we have to understand. (O'Neal) has to be more diligent. We have to be more diligent protecting him. We need him in the game." ~ Pat Riley
Communism counts its opportunities in terms of decades - not of weeks. Its means of aggression consist not only of nuclear weapons and missiles with enormous boosters, and not only of spies, agents and terrorists, but of great masses of men and women, deluded by a common ideology which inspires them with a false hope. Robert Kennedy
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"Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure." ~ Pat Riley
In an era of parental paranoia, lawsuit mania and testing frenzy, we are failing to inspire our children's curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We are denying them opportunities to tinker, discover, and explore - in short, to play. Darell Hammond
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Persistence pushes me to be bold and seek out the opportunities I've wanted. It starts by envisioning what you want, no matter how big or small, and believing that you can achieve it. Belinda Johnson
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My parents both came to the United States from the Dominican Republic, and they were deeply grateful for the opportunities this country provided. They raised my siblings and me to want to make a difference and give back. They taught us to work hard and aim high, but to also make sure the ladder was down to help others climb up. Tom Perez
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I just want to say, don't be afraid, believe in yourself, whatever comes your way you have to experience it to really know what that is. So if you have too much fear inside you may let go of certain opportunities or chances, so trust in yourself and stick with it. Jisoo
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If you want something, work hard for it, go after it. I can't worry about all the 'no's, because I believe there's a yes, and I've been very fortunate to find those in my career and made the most of those opportunities. Mara Brock Akil
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You do things when the opportunities come along. I've had periods in my life when I've had a bundle of ideas come along, and I've had long dry spells. If I get an idea next week, I'll do something. If not, I won't do a damn thing. Warren Buffett
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Life is short, youth is finite, and opportunities endless. Have you found the intersection of your passion and the potential for world-shaping positive impact? If you don't have a great idea of your own, there are plenty of great teams that need you - unknown startups and established teams in giant companies alike. Justin Rosenstein
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If we are paying attention to our lives, we'll recognise those defining moments. The challenge for so many of us is that we are so deep into daily distractions and 'being busy, busy' that we miss out on those moments and opportunities that - if jumped on - would get our careers and personal lives to a whole new level of wow. Robin S. Sharma
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"It is the law of life that if you are kind to someone you feel happy. If you arecruel you are unhappy. And if you hurt someone, you will be hurt back." ~ Cary Grant
"I am reminded of a piece of advice my father gave me regarding shoes. ...He said it is better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones. One pair made of fine leather could outlast four inferior pairs and, if well-cared-for, would continue to proclaim your good judgment and taste no matter how old they become." ~ Cary Grant
"Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant. Let me expand a bit. I sense that you may feel that I am free of problems. Let me assure you that I have the same anxieties and insecurities as anyone in this auditorium - maybe more." ~ Cary Grant
"One pretends to do something, or copy someone or some teacher, until it can be done confidently and easily in what becomes one's own style" ~ Cary Grant
"I was a self-centered bore. I was masochistic, and only thought I was happy. When I woke up and said, "there must be something wrong with me", I grew up. Because I never understood myself, how could I hope to understand anyone else? That's why I can truly say that now I can give a woman love for the first time in my life, because I can understand her." ~ Cary Grant
"To write an autobiography, you've got to expose other people. I hope to get out of this world as gracefully as possible, without embarrassing anyone." ~ Cary Grant
"There are only seven movie stars in the world whose name alone will induce American bankers to lend money for movie productions, and the only woman on the list is Ingrid Bergman." ~ Cary Grant
"Its important to know where youve come from so that you can know where you`re going. I probably chose my profession because I was seeking approval, adulation, admiration and affection." ~ Cary Grant
"You know I have about the same interest in jewelry as I have in politics, horse racing, modern poetry, and women who need weird excitement – none." ~ Cary Grant
"...and there I suddenly found my articulate self in a dazzling land of smiling, jostling people wearing and not wearing all sorts of costumes and doing all sorts of clever things. And that's when I knew! What other life could there be but that of an actor?" ~ Cary Grant
"Nature eventually has her own way, so perhaps the best procedure is to accept what old Mother Nature or God, if you will, dictates. Accept it and you'll get along better." ~ Cary Grant
Ethereum is looking to achieve economic finality for its transactions in roughly 12 seconds.
Dash has deterministic (absolute) finality for transactions in just a couple of seconds on the legacy chain.
On our new Evolution chain, transactions take roughly 3 seconds to reach finality with our state of the art SBFT consensus. Light clients can also access that data with a state proof and a recovered threshold signature of any future block.
Dash is already ahead of the game. Few actually know about it yet. 🧬
Here's the full post from Vitalik, there are some extra things like trying to lower the staking amount to 1 ETH that isn't comparable, but Dash basically solved all of these issues. https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/10/14/futures1.html
Target setting, review and then putting efforts is good strategy to achieve the desired milestones. @cursephantom shared his progress on Hive.
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#Dogecoin, the popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has recently surged by nearly 4% in value, with market enthusiasm bolstered by speculation around a possible listing on Grayscale Investments’ platform
With the recent rise of $HIVE relatively to the $BTC price, it is not normal that $LEO keeps dropping in value. LEO is getting dumped by some huge holders. I see no other explanation, especially with the buying pressure the Premium accounts create with their 10 HBD fee... And with subscriptions launched. It is just counterintuitive in my opinion!
Gained around 140 Substack subscribers and followers, about 20% of which are heavily engaged with my work! Sharing the process on my subscriber-only threads!
You are right. Obsession is frown up on. But no creative person came up with those mind blowing discoveries without being obsessed with their work. The world just have to make peace with that.
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I believe creativity comes from a desire to play. It's like play intentionally put into a container that can achieve some purpose, even if it's just making someone cry or making them think
The creativity that comes from a desire to play is a cleaner, purer form, but what I find that helps me immensely sometimes is transmuting some 'obsessive' excess energy, that doesn't just allow you 'to be' into something creative - then the creative process takes that excessive energy that otherwise might express itself in a more toxic way and makes it into something more positive, something physical, tangible or artsy.. but as I said, that is by no means a 'pleasant, easy or straight forward' way to create.
I guess it depends, it's not always unpleasant, but it's more often than not very taxing (which you mostly only notice after the fact).. that's where the obsessiveness component comes in - you end up 'losing yourself' in the flow and only notice what it actually required from you after the fact. But that depends on how 'huge or massive' energies one is working with..
I wonder if it feels addictive because it feels not that easily attained. Like maybe if we could turn it on at will, it would be easier to turn it off at will.
That’s awesome though! That’s channeling. Why don’t you share any long form posts at Hive? What are you creating?
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More often than not I end up having to do things I don't believe I'm capable of. Would not wish it upon anyone to so chronically not believe in oneself.
Pets are also a part of our family and when they get sick they also need proper attention and care. @iamraincrystal also facing similar situation and shared about her cat.
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This is a great way to increase the reach of your content.
I share with you a tip that can help increase the visibility of the content and this is to have the 2nd and subsequent threads created as replied to the first thread.
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“What we seek sometimes does not have a name, a definition, it is only the soul in an eternal search for something that fills it, that comforts it and that warms it by the cold immensity of the universe.”
1/ Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, says digital assets will be a global reality. Of course, he is not talking about public cryptocurrency and tokenization.
2/ Instead, he is looking at what he can control (and profit from). Blackrock is being positioned as a major player in the digital asset space, already opening up a number of products that are designed to sell into the market.
3/ This is something we discussed over the years, focusing upon what the industry needs to do. This was not done. Instead, it will be Wall Street stepping in and taking over.
Now days we are more relay on the allopathy. @florakese shared a knowledgeable post on the Thyme plant and highlighted the medicine value of same.
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No one think that the Bitcoin will be so much valuable one day and many sell at very cheap in the initial days. @dinodino shared story of guy who thrown the hard disk with bitcoin mined on same. Post link in comment.
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the main reason I get excited about $BTC pumping (aside from life changing wealth) is that it makes it easier to build Hive’s user base when the markets are up
Good evening. I slept more than 2 hours again in the afternoon. I think for some days, it's okay as I feel my body needs more rest. I have still had the whole night to stay active in the hive. I have no more plans except hiving. What about you?
If I paid attention to this game being a clicker I wouldn't have gotten the Demo, but I spent a whole half hour on it since I downloaded it and I enjoyed most of that time. Installing now, though. I have more Demos to try out! #hivegaming #pgm #bbh
Wise saying from my Elders; "A man who brought home ant infested faggot should expect the visit of lizards.
Meaning that every action and inaction comes with consequences. Do you agree?
Guo’s associates- Huang Zhiyang and Dingkai Wang- are also accused of running crypto scams. They tricked victims through dating sites and online platforms. Many people were deceived into #investing into the scam
look at me getting featured by @dashpay 🔥🔥I’m happy to report that yesterday I bought some $DASH
https://inleo.io/threads/view/dashpay/re-leothreads-yugsdggc
Keep it up and you'll get featured a lot!
we are in dash since 2018, was the first cryptocurrency really adopted by some people here in Venezuela.
I have good moments with dash! We unfortunately sell,but now with LeoDEX is so easy 🐂
We have the same wallet btw! 🤭🤭🤭
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Cool, I know those mountains. I remember when I arrived in Washington state, there was a cloud bank around the base that made it look like they were floating in the sky. Gorgeous.
Sounds beautiful!
I've only spent a small amount of tine on the Olympic Peninsula. Really hope I can carve out some more time to spend there.
There's a lot to see. I hope to ramble around more too, when I get a vehicle.
I kind of remember that view. Pretty awesome. Thanks for the memory.
Yep. There are several similar views around the sound. This one happens to be at the Herron Island ferry dock.
That is a beautiful area. When I was there as a much younger person I didn't appreciate it the way I should have. Kind of felt like I was taken out of civilization and just plunked into the middle of nowhere like I was being exiled or punished.
Yeah, getting to some of these areas can be a pain traffic wise but once you are there solitude can be had if desired.
I imagine so. Very tranquil
Chick-fil-A is always busy! I guess I’ll have to be late for my meeting. 😂
It is ALWAYS busy for some reason.
That they are my friend! It's that way everywhere....
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Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 10/15/24. We aim to educate people about this crucial area along with providing information of what is taking place.
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
The Guardian: Oura Ring 4 review: best smart ring gets comfort and battery upgrade
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/15/oura-ring-4-review-best-smart-ring-battery-upgrade
I certainly think there are some skills we'll lose as we hand things over to automation. I can barely remember my own phone number now, let alone the long list of numbers I used to know, and my handwriting has completely gone to pot. Hannah Fry
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NASA has successfully launched its alien-hunting mission to Jupiter's fourth largest moon that could host the ingredients for life.
The Europa Clipper spacecraft took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:08pm ET, tucked inside a SpaceX Falcon rocket.
The $5.2 billion probe is set to travel 1.8 billion-mile to Europa, meeting the target in April 2030, and perform more than 40 flybys to look for 'conditions suitable for life.'
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/technology/nasa-launches-probe-to-search-for-aliens-on-jupiter-s-moon/ar-AA1sfHD8?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=d094c4f489f34436bdaab5c0e7d663c6&ei=15
DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
DJI just announced the dual-camera Air 3S drone and there’s some all-new cutting-edge tech hiding in the nose. A LiDAR sensor is there to provide extra crash protection at night, a time that’s often dangerous for drones.
#technology #drone
The Air 3S also has a new main camera with a larger sensor better suited for capturing video in low-light. And it now comes with the company’s ActiveTrack 360, which it first introduced in the Mini 4 Pro, allowing the device to zoom all around your subject while tracking and filming them.
There are a bunch of other little improvements, from storage to the new panoramic photo mode, all at the same $1,099 price as the Air 3 was at launch. To see if it lives up to DJI’s hype, I tested all of its new capabilities, especially the new night-flying obstacle avoidance.
Design
The Air 3S looks a lot like the Air 3 and weighs just 0.1 ounces more at 1.6 pounds. Since it’s over 250 grams, you need a permit to fly it in the US and elsewhere. Unlike the Avata 2 or Neo, the Air 3S is obviously not suited to fly around people, but DJI does offer propeller guards for a bit of extra safety.
The Air 3S’ camera module is larger as well because it holds a new 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor camera with a 24mm f/1.8 lens, up from from the previous model’s 1/1.3-inch sensor. This setup supports 4K recording up to 120 fps and 1080p at 240 fps, along with D-LogM to improve dynamic range. DJI also boosted the maximum ISO to 12,800 for improved light sensitivity. The secondary 70mm (3x) zoom camera is unchanged with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, and it supports the same video specs and color modes as the primary.
The Air 3S is DJI’s latest drone with its ActiveTrack 360 system. Once you start tracking a subject, you can change the camera angle using an onscreen control wheel. The drone will then figure out the best way to change positions while also avoiding obstacles. It does so using six vision (camera) sensors, two downward facing infrared time-of-flight sensors and the new LiDAR.
Another key change on the Air 3S is its 42GB of internal storage, up from 8GB on the Air 3 — something that’ll be handy if you forget a microSD card or fill one quickly. You can transfer files to your PC either by a Wi-Fi connection or the drone’s USB-C port. The wired method now works even if the drone is turned off.
The Air 3S can hit up to 45 mph in sport mode. That’s fast and there’s no obstacle detection with this setting, so you need to know what you’re doing. In normal mode, which does support obstacle tracking, speeds drop down to 23 mph. You get about 12.5 miles of range in the US via DJI’s latest O4 transmission system, or half that in Europe. One small change is that the Air 3S now transmits 10-bit 1080p 60p video rather than 8-bit as before, improving remote video capture quality.
Battery life on the Air 3S is excellent at 45 minutes, which equates to about 38 minutes under working conditions. With the optional Fly More kit that includes three batteries and a charging hub, pilots should be able to fly most of the day. Like the Mini 4 Pro, the charging hub supports power accumulation, so you can transfer energy from the weakest batteries to the strongest for longer flights.
Finally, the Air 3S appears to have the same propeller system as the Air 3 and emits about the same amount of noise. It’s pretty quiet for such a large drone, and once it gets up to around 150 feet, you can barely hear it.
Performance
Steve Dent for Engadget
I tested the ActiveTrack 360 function while walking, biking and driving a car to see how it worked at various speeds. When tracking my car at around 20 to 25 mph, it stayed locked on while easily avoiding trees and power lines.
I found a bike trail among some widely spaced trees and another with denser foliage. In the first section, the drone weaved smoothly around obstacles while keeping the bike in frame. After a few minutes, I was confident it wouldn’t crash and was able to focus on creating some cool shots. The drone occasionally hesitated when it encountered obstacles, which spoiled some footage. However, it never crashed or lost track of the bike.
Things weren’t quite as easy on the dense brush trail. When I changed the camera angle, the drone would occasionally pick a bad route, get hemmed in by branches and stop. A few times the propellers knicked leaves or branches, throwing the drone off keel. It never crashed or took any damage, but I replaced the propellers out of an abundance of caution.
That experience taught me that the Air 3S’s sensors can miss small obstacles, so it’s wise to stay away from those situations and use propeller guards if you can’t avoid them. You also need to make sure the drone has enough room to maneuver when using ActiveTrack 360 to change camera angles.
Steve Dent for Engadget
Later, I took the Air 3S out at night to test the LiDAR, flying it up around trees and next to buildings. Previously, this would have been very risky, but the Air 3S successfully detected and avoided all obstacles. This new low-light capability will be especially helpful when you need to bring the drone home in the dark. Keep in mind that the LiDAR only works in the forward direction, so avoid going backwards or sideways at night.
Video quality
Steve Dent for Engadget
To test the video quality, I shot aerials with the Air 3S, at dawn, in the daylight and at night. With the larger 1-inch sensor, 4K video is more detailed than ever and the camera produces vibrant, accurate colors and nice skin tones. It also does a great job in variable light conditions when using the DLogM setting. That came in handy when I was biking in the forest with a mixture of dappled sunlight and shadows. The 4K 120 fps setting is nice for creating dramatic shots with moving subjects, and there’s no discernible loss in quality compared to the 30p or 60p modes.
Elon Musk Unveils Robotaxi - "We, Robot" Breakdown
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Tesla's 2024 AI Day: Unveiling the Future of Transportation and Robotics
At Tesla's recent AI Day event, CEO Elon Musk unveiled a series of groundbreaking announcements that could reshape the future of transportation and robotics. The event, which took place on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Hollywood, showcased Tesla's vision for autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots in a spectacle that blended cinematic flair with technological innovation.
The Robo Taxi's unveiling was accompanied by an impressive demonstration. Tesla had transformed a portion of the Warner Bros. lot into a mock city, complete with 20 Robo Taxis and additional Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, all operating autonomously. The vehicles navigated the simulated urban environment, showcasing their ability to interact seamlessly with each other and their surroundings.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Robo Taxi is its potential to revolutionize the economics of transportation. Musk projected that the operating cost of these vehicles could be as low as 20 cents per mile, significantly undercutting traditional public transit options like buses, which he estimated at around a dollar per mile. This cost-effectiveness could make individualized mass transit a reality, potentially reshaping urban mobility.
The Roven: Scaling Up Autonomous Transport
In a surprise announcement, Musk also unveiled the "Roven," a larger autonomous vehicle capable of transporting up to 20 people or a significant amount of cargo. The Roven's design is a striking embodiment of Art Deco aesthetics, resembling futuristic trains from the 1930s. This vehicle is positioned as a solution for high-density transport needs, such as moving sports teams or large groups of people, with Musk suggesting it could potentially bring transportation costs down to as low as 5-10 cents per mile.
Optimus: The Humanoid Robot
The event wasn't limited to vehicular innovations. Musk also provided updates on Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot project. In a dramatic demonstration of progress, Optimus robots were shown walking around and interacting with attendees at the event's afterparty, serving drinks and showcasing their capabilities. This was a far cry from the initial Optimus announcement just a few years ago, which featured a person in a robot costume.
Musk made bold predictions about the future of Optimus, suggesting that it could become "the highest selling product of all time" and "the most important product of all time." He projected that in the long term, an Optimus robot could be available for purchase at a price point of $20,000 to $30,000, making it accessible to a wide range of consumers and businesses.
The Economics of Tesla's Vision
A crucial aspect of Musk's presentation was the economic model underlying these innovations. He envisions a future where individuals can purchase a Robo Taxi for around $20,000 to $30,000 - comparable to the price of a standard new car today. However, unlike traditional vehicles that sit idle for about 90% of the time, Robo Taxis could be put to work when not in use by their owners, potentially earning money by providing rides or running errands for others.
Furthermore, Musk revealed plans to "over-spec" the Robo Taxis with computing power beyond what's necessary for autonomous driving. This excess capacity could be leveraged to offer cloud computing services, similar to Amazon's AWS, during the vehicle's downtime. This innovative approach aims to extract maximum value from each vehicle, turning them into mobile computing platforms when not in use for transportation.
Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities
Despite the excitement generated by these announcements, the market response was surprisingly muted, with Tesla's stock price dropping nearly 8% the day after the event. This reaction might reflect skepticism about the ambitious timelines Musk presented or concerns about the regulatory and technical challenges that lie ahead.
Musk acknowledged his tendency to be optimistic with timelines but remained confident in Tesla's ability to deliver. He projected that unsupervised full self-driving capabilities would be available in Texas and California by next year, with Robo Taxi production beginning in 2026 or 2027.
While Tesla isn't the first to venture into autonomous taxi services - companies like Waymo have been operating in this space for years - the scale and integration of Tesla's vision set it apart. By combining autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and innovative economic models, Tesla is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential revolution in transportation and robotics.
As we look to the future, it's clear that Tesla's AI Day announcements represent more than just new products - they offer a glimpse into a possible future where autonomous vehicles and robots are integral parts of our daily lives. While challenges remain, the ambition and scale of Tesla's vision suggest that significant changes in transportation and robotics may be closer than we think. As always with Tesla and Elon Musk, the journey from announcement to reality will be closely watched by enthusiasts, skeptics, and industry observers alike.
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
JLab blew me away in early 2020 when the company debuted its $29 Go Air earbuds. For the first time, I realized that I had to pay closer attention to budget earbuds because some companies manage to build impressive products for less than $50. Do they offer flagship level performance and features? No. Do they cover the basics and sound good enough for casual use? Absolutely.
The company has announced several products since, including the $60 JBuds ANC (third-gen) earlier this year. It appears that JLab wasn't content with that model being its most affordable noise-canceling option. Today, the company revealed the Go Pop ANC ($30), a set of earbuds that still offer some noise-blocking abilities for half the price of the JBuds ANC. This new model is the company's most affordable noise-canceling set ever, and JLab even says it's lowest-priced set of active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds you can buy right now at full price.
JLab says you can expect over six hours of listening time on the earbuds (ANC on), maxing out at over 24 hours when you factor in the case (ANC off). Like previous JLab models, the Go Pop ANC case has an integrated USB-C cable, so there's always have a way to plug in. Additionally, a fast charge feature gives you an hour of use in 10 minutes.
The IP55 rated earbuds are sweat and splash proof, offering more robust ingress protection than some flagship models that cost a 10 times as much. Bluetooth multipoint connectivity is here, as is the ability to customize the audio and more via the JLab app. Specifically, that piece of software will allow you to adjust the EQ and reconfigure the onboard controls, plus there's a safe hearing tool and dedicated modes for music and movies.
To accompany the Go Pop ANC's noise-cancelling functionality, there's a Be Aware transparency mode when you need it. 10mm dynamic drivers handle the sound and the two ANC MEMS microphones enable "clear" calls. The Go Pop ANC is also Google Fast Pair compatible as well, and it's available in fuchsia and teal color options in addition to the black that's pictured.
The iPad mini 7 goes big on Apple Intelligence
Meet Apple’s seventh-generation iPad mini. Arriving over three years after its predecessor, the new tablet adds a faster A17 Pro chip originally found in the iPhone 15 Pro series with support for Apple Intelligence, more entry-level storage and support for the Apple Pencil Pro.
The iPad mini 7 has the same 8.3-inch screen size as the previous model and an identical 2266 x 1488 resolution at 326 ppi. Unfortunately, the refresh rate remains a modest 60Hz; from what we can tell, the display is identical to the one in its predecessor. It’s dimensions remain unchanged as well. The front-facing camera is still in the portrait position, something that makes sense for a device of this size, and both the front- and back-facing cameras appear unchanged from the previous iPad mini.
Without any significant design upgrades, this update is more about what’s inside. The A17 Pro chip lets the new tablet use Apple Intelligence features like smarter Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground and Genmoji. It also has more RAM and 128GB of storage in the base-level model, double that of the 2021 model. There's also a 512GB storage option for the first time.
The new iPad mini arrives on October 23 and starts at $499 for 128GB storage.
Update, October 15 2024, 9:40AM ET: This post originally said that the new iPad mini used the A18 chip; it has been updated to note that it uses the A17 Pro chip. We apologize for the error.
Scientists Use Human Stem Cells to Restore a Monkey’s Vision
Scientists successfully used human stem cells to patch a hole in a monkey's retina, restoring the primate's vision. Macular holes, a condition associated with aging, cause vision to blur and decline over time. Current fixes for the condition come at the cost of a loss of peripheral vision as they involve transplanting cells. Using stem cells to repair the problem would introduce new cells, avoiding this issue. More research is needed to determine whether the treatment is suitable for human eyes.
#technology #health #stemcells
Hey did you see the tesla robot car? And Van?
It was okay. Personally, I am not as high on the initiative as most, at least on the surface. To me, autonomous technology is going to be huge for transportation but for cargo more than people. Most miles are not fares for individuals. They are either in their car or someone they know.
Cargo, 100% of that is transported by someone other than the ultimate owner (end user).
Tesla robo-trucking is much bigger in my opinion. A new semi plant being built.
As for the robo-van, that interest me but again, configured for cargo. Think of that as a replacement for all the Amazon and grocery delivery service.
Oh I didn't even realize Tesla had semi plants already in the works. Man those truck drivers have it coming!
I hope they start saving to buy their own robo semi to rent out if that's a possibility
That shows how little the media covers Tesla. Yeah they are going to be the leading semi building in the world within a few years. The Robo aspect is a bonus.
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Big Tech companies are increasingly investing into nuclear power. Google has committed to buying power generated by seven nuclear-power reactors to be built by Kairos Power. The project aims to add 500 megawatts of nuclear power starting at the end of the decade. The project site (or sites) have yet to be determined. Google will have its data centers somewhere near the reactors, but it hasn't been determined whether they will receive power directly from the plants or from the grid.
#technology #nuclearpower #energy #ai #google
It is interesting to see how the AI race is fueling a focus upon massive energy generation. This is necessary derivative for things to move forward at the pace they are.
SUper interesting. I think AI will have a ajor impact on the energy landscape going forward...
Maybe it could finally help us get to viable nuclear fusion
There is a lot of focus upon newer energy forms. Not sure fusion is ready, or will be in time. Even if solved today, takes a long time to build.
The Guardian: Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/15/roblox-allegations-ofcom-online-safety-act
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
MIT engineers have built a solar-powered desalination system that removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar energy. It automatically adjusts to any sudden variation in sunlight, maximizing the utility of solar energy. The system can produce large quantities of clean water regardless of sunlight variation throughout the day without any batteries or supplemental power supply. It is geared towards desalinating brackish groundwater, a huge untapped source of potential drinking water.
#technology #solarpower #desalination #mit
Adobe’s AI video model is here, and it’s already inside Premiere Pro
Adobe's Firefly Video Model has launched across a handful of new tools.
#technology #ai #artificialintelligence #adobe #premierepro
OpenAI Unveils Secret Meta Prompt—And It’s Very Different From Anthropic's Approach
OpenAI has revealed the meta-prompt for its new o1 model family to help developers improve and fine-tune their products. Meta-prompts are used to instruct models to create good prompts based on user task descriptions or to improve existing prompts. This article looks at both OpenAI and Anthropic's approaches and compares them. The companies are using very different engines and their prompts reveal a lot about how each company thinks and what they expect from their products. OpenAI conceptualizes ChatGPT as a powerful computational tool while Anthropic envisions Claude as a friendly, human-like assistant.
#technology #ai #openai #anthropic #artificialintelligence
The Guardian: Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/15/google-buy-nuclear-power-ai-datacentres-kairos-power
BBC: What life might be like in alien oceans
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190926-what-life-might-be-like-in-the-alien-oceans
BBC: The deep-sea 'emergency service' that keeps the internet running
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241014-the-deep-sea-emergency-service-that-keeps-the-internet-running
BBC: Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gvnym0j0xo
Terence Tao, mathematician: ‘It’s not good for something as important as AI to be a monopoly held by one or two companies’
This article contains an interview with Terence Tao, indisputably one of the best mathematicians in history. At 49, Tao, who was born in the Australian city of Adelaide, received his doctorate from Princeton University at 21 and was already a professor at the University of California in Los Angeles at 24. In the interview, Tao discusses the results from the recent presidential election in Venezuela, whether AI is a threat that could destroy humanity, AI systems like AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry, whether water could spontaneously explode and destroy the world, and more.
#technology #terencetao #ai #artificialintelligence #monopoly
BBC: UK considering EU-style common charging cable
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lj58jql8o
BBC: Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced04q39w33o
BBC: Need a good night's sleep? Try changing how you think about it
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241014-need-a-good-nights-sleep-trying-changing-how-you-think-about-it
BBC: Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1482xzrge1o
Reuters: Netflix subscriber additions likely slowed, growth strategy in focus
https://www.reuters.com/technology/netflix-subscriber-additions-likely-slowed-growth-strategy-focus-2024-10-15/
Reuters: Nvidia notches record close, could unseat Apple as most valuable company
https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-rallies-poised-dethrone-apple-most-valuable-company-2024-10-14/
20VC closes new $400M fund to 'make Europe great again,' says Harry Stebbings
Harry Stebbings, the U.K. podcaster who broke into the world of tech with his 20-minute interviews of venture capitalists and founders,
Harry Stebbings, the U.K. podcaster who broke into the world of tech with his 20-minute interviews of venture capitalists and founders, parlayed that fame into becoming a VC himself. Now, Stebbings has closed his third investment vehicle, and it’s his biggest yet: 20VC, the firm named after the podcast series, has closed a $400 million fund.
#newsonleo #technology
20VC's New Fund: A Focus on European Startups
20VC, a venture capital firm founded by Steve Stebbings, has raised $400 million to invest in startups across Europe. The fund will allocate $125 million to seed investments and $275 million to Series A rounds. This is a significant move, considering the current climate for founders, where funding has become increasingly challenging.
Steve Stebbings: The Face of 20VC
Steve Stebbings is the founder of 20VC, a venture capital firm that has gained significant attention for its unique approach to investing. Stebbings is not a technologist by training, having studied law at university before dropping out to start his firm. However, he has built a reputation as an online creator and content expert, leveraging his influence to open doors and secure term sheets for his fund.
A Personal Approach to Investing
Stebbings' approach to investing is highly personal, focusing on identifying great entrepreneurs and founders who have the potential to shape markets. He believes that "great founders shape markets" and that his job is to find the best founders before anyone else. This approach has helped 20VC achieve significant success, with over £10 million in revenue generated.
Operational Experience
One of the key differentiators of 20VC is its operational experience. the Firm has established "sub-funds" in categories like sales, product, and growth, which are run by teams with operator experience. This approach has helped 20VC achieve significant revenue and profitability, making it a sustainable business.
A Strong Presence in Europe
20VC has a strong presence in Europe, with a network of contacts and connections that will help identify and invest in promising startups. Stebbings credits his ability to connect with European founders, who are eager to collaborate with US investors. He has built a reputation as a trusted and influential figure in the European tech scene, with a strong track record of success.
A market Correction?
Stebbings believes that the current state of venture capital, with only 1% of companies generating 90% of the gains, is actually a market correction. He predicts that for 1% of firms, venture returns will be much larger and better than ever, as the size of the outcomes increases. This could spell more opportunity for big wins, rather than less, in the long run.
The Future of European Tech
20VC's new fund is a significant step towards addressing the investment gap between European and US technology companies. With Stebbings at the helm, the firm is poised to make a meaningful impact on the European tech scene. As Stebbings said, "We need to make Europe great again. MEGA!" With his unique approach and personal touch, 20VC is well-positioned to help European startups achieve success on the global stage.
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Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets
Music streaming company Spotify said today that it is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets.
Spotify Expands Music video Testing to 85 New Markets, Aiming to Compete with YouTube
In a significant move to enhance its music streaming experience and compete with YouTube, Spotify has announced that it is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets.
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This expansion comes after the company initially experimented with music videos in limited markets in March, including the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya, with Egypt later being added to the list. However, it remains unclear if the 85 new markets include the US, a crucial market for the streaming giant.
The music video feature is currently available to paid users on both mobile and desktop devices, allowing them to easily switch between audio and video playback using a toggle. The company has also made the transition more seamless by enabling videos to start playing from where the user left off. To make music videos more discoverable, Spotify is introducing video indicators next to track names in search results, allowing users to easily identify music videos and switch to the video mode. Additionally, users can switch to full-screen video mode by turning their phone to landscape orientation.
Spotify's music video feature is designed to enhance the overall music streaming experience and encourage users to engage more with the content. According to the company, listeners who discover a song and watch the music video on the app are 34% more likely, on average, to stream the song again the following week. By offering music videos, Spotify is attempting to attract music fans who have traditionally used YouTube as their primary source for music videos. YouTube's native support for music videos has been a major draw for many users, and Spotify is hoping to capitalize on this trend by offering a similar experience.
The expansion of music videos to more markets is a significant move for Spotify, as it aims to differentiate itself from other music streaming services and attract a larger share of the market. With its vast library of songs and increasing focus on video content, Spotify is well-positioned to become a major player in the music streaming industry.
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What SpaceX and Tesla TEACH US about CIVILIZATIONS
What SpaceX and Tesla TEACH US about CIVILIZATIONS
On October 13th, 2024, Jo Bhakdi kicked off his Civilization Series with a video discussing what we can learn from the greatest pioneers like Elon Musk to create a new civilization. The video was inspired by SpaceX's recent successful launch and attempted booster landing, which showcased incredible engineering prowess and a stark contrast between SpaceX and NASA's approaches to space exploration.
Bhakdi argues that we can learn valuable lessons from SpaceX's success in building a new civilization. First, building something from scratch, as SpaceX did, is much easier than trying to fix a broken system like NASA. Second, great things are always conceived and designed by a handful of individuals, not large organizations. Third, we need first principles to guide our efforts and create a clear vision for the future. Fourth, first principles allow us to achieve focus and concentration on a worthwhile goal. Finally, we should commit our lives to building something truly meaningful, something that will benefit future generations.
Bhakdi believes that we can use these lessons to build a new civilization that is worth living in. He outlines four key steps: defining the first principles of civilization, deriving the central pillars of the target state, creating a master plan to build those pillars, and discussing the governance, defense, and mind viruses that could threaten our civilization.
Bhakdi concludes by emphasizing the urgency of this task. He believes that we are in a critical situation and that nOW is the time to build a new civilization. He calls on viewers to join him in this effort and to help engineer a better future for humanity.
This video is a thought-provoking and inspiring look at the challenges and opportunities facing our civilization. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of humanity.
Xscape is building multicolor lasers to connect chips within datacenters
Xscape, a startup founded by Columbia professors, is developing lasers to drive the fiber-optic interconnects in datacenters.
The GPUs and other chips used to train AI communicate with each other inside datacenters through “interconnects.” But those interconnects have limited bandwidth, which limits AI training performance. A 2022 survey found that AI developers typically struggle to use more than 25% of a GPU’s capacity.
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Interconnects: The Communication Network of Datacenters
In modern datacenters, GPUs and other chips are connected through high-speed interconnects, which enable them to exchange data and instructions. These interconnects are designed to facilitate communication between the various components of the datacenter, including:
Interconnects can be classified into several categories, including:
Limited Bandwidth of Interconnects
The limited bandwidth of interconnects is a significant bottleneck in AI training. As AI models become increasingly complex, they require more data to be processed and transmitted between GPUs and other chips. However, the interconnects can only handle a certain amount of data per second, which limits the overall performance of the AI training process.
For example, a high-end GPU like the NVIDIA V100 can process up to 15.7 teraflops of compute power, but the interconnects can only transfer data at a rate of around 100-200 GB/s. This means that the GPU can perform many more computations than the interconnects can transfer data, resulting in a bottleneck that limits the overall performance of the AI training process.
GPU Aggregation
One potential solution to the limitations of individual GPUs is GPU aggregation. GPU aggregation involves grouping multiple GPUs together to form a single, more powerful unit. This can be achieved through various means, including:
GPU aggregation can help to overcome the limitations of individual GPUs by providing more compute resources and increased memory bandwidth. However, it also introduces additional complexity and cost, making it a challenging solution to implement.
Optimized Data Transfer
Another potential solution to the limitations of interconnects is optimized data transfer. Optimized data transfer involves using techniques such as:
Optimized data transfer can help to reduce the bandwidth requirements of AI training by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transferred and allowing other components to continue processing while waiting for data to be transferred.
New Architectures
Finally, new architectures are being developed to address the limitations of current technologies. Some potential examples include:
New architectures can help to overcome the limitations of current technologies by providing more efficient and scalable solutions for AI training. However, they also introduce additional complexity and cost, making them a challenging solution to implement.
Conclusion
The limitations of interconnects and GPUs are significant bottlenecks in AI training, which can lead to reduced training speed, increased power consumption, and decreased model accuracy. However, researchers and developers are exploring various solutions and innovations to address these challenges, including GPU aggregation, optimized data transfer, and new architectures. By addressing these challenges, we can unlock the full potential of AI and continue to drive the development of more powerful and accurate AI models.
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Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods
Fulfil's technology will enable shoppers to purchase items that aren't stocked at Whole Foods, like Coca Cola soda and Kellogg's cereals.
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Fulfil's Technology
Fulfil's technology is based on warehouse automation, which involves the use of robots to perform tasks such as fetching and ferrying items from shelves to bags for pickup. The company's robots are designed to navigate the warehouse environment efficiently and effectively, using a combination of sensors and mapping technology to avoid collisions and optimize their routes.
In the pilot project, Fulfil's robots will be used to fetch and ferry items from shelves to bags for pickup. The robots will be equipped with grocery bags and will be able to handle a variety of items, including canned goods, coffee pods, and other staples. The system will enable Amazon to "eliminate those extra trips" shoppers take to other grocery stores, according to Tony Hoggett, who leads Amazon's worldwide grocery business.
How the System Works
The system will work as follows:
Benefits of the System
The system will provide several benefits to shoppers and Amazon, including:
Challenges and Limitations
While the system has the potential to revolutionize the way shoppers interact with Amazon and Whole Foods, there are also several challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. These include:
Future Plans
Amazon and Fulfil are planning to expand the pilot project to other locations, including other Whole Foods stores and potentially other Amazon grocery stores. The company is also exploring the use of Fulfil's technology in other areas, including Amazon's warehouses and distribution centers.
Overall, the partnership between Amazon and Fulfil represents a significant step forward in the company's efforts to revolutionize the way it operates its physical stores, including Whole Foods. By integrating automated warehouse technology into its supermarkets, Amazon is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for online grocery shopping and to provide customers with a more convenient and efficient shopping experience.
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The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.
Bill Gates
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In the long term, artificial intelligence and automation are going to be taking over so much of what gives humans a feeling of purpose. Matt Bellamy
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There's a lot of automation that can happen that isn't a replacement of humans but of mind-numbing behavior. Stewart Butterfield
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Automation is good, so long as you know exactly where to put the machine. Eliyahu Goldratt
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Automation is good, so long as you know exactly where to put the machine. Eliyahu Goldratt
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Automation is driving the decline of banal and repetitive tasks. Amber Rudd
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The way you deal with automation is by upgrading people's skills so they can get the jobs of the future. John Delaney
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Whatever you are studying right now, if you are not getting up to speed on deep learning, neural networks, etc., you lose. We are going through the process where software will automate software, automation will automate automation. Mark Cuban
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Automation is no longer just a problem for those working in manufacturing. Physical labor was replaced by robots; mental labor is going to be replaced by AI and software. Andrew Yang
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Automation provides us with wondrous increases of production and information, but does it tell us what to do with the men the machines displace? Modern industry gives us the capacity for unparalleled wealth - but where is our capacity to make that wealth meaningful to the poor of every nation? Robert Kennedy
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Increasingly, the work we do is enabled more and more by new IT, including automation, robotics, and intelligent platforms. Pierre Nanterme
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There is no question that automation is - and has been since the start of the Industrial Revolution - displacing workers and creating disruption within the economy and labor market. Charlie Kirk
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Rather than wringing our hands about robots taking over the world, smart organizations will embrace strategic automation use cases. Strategic decisions will be based on how the technology will free up time to do the types of tasks that humans are uniquely positioned to perform. Clara Shih
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The structural changes of globalization and automation that has created concentrated wealth among some people who have had the right skills and the right opportunities has also created extraordinary disruption and havoc among the American middle-class. Ro Khanna
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Advances in automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, while increasing productivity, will also cause major upheavals to the workforce. John Hickenlooper
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The impending destruction of jobs due to automation and AI technologies is definitely increasing the need for - and speed at which - we have to implement big solutions, such as a universal basic income. Andrew Yang
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Besides black art, there is only automation and mechanization. Federico Garcia Lorca
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Sooner or later, the U.S. will face mounting job losses due to advances in automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Oren Etzioni
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With greater extensibility and programmability, bitcoin can evolve to enable transformations in how all forms of property are secured and exchanged, how voting and governance function, including spilling into the automation of commercial law, audit, and accounting. Jeremy Allaire
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As technology advances, it reverses the characteristics of every situation again and again. The age of automation is going to be the age of 'do it yourself.' Marshall McLuhan
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My biggest worry is that no one seems to notice that we are not going to stop the technical progress that is going to continue to displace people through automation. Harper Reed
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I couldn't tell you in any detail how my computer works. I use it with a layer of automation. Conrad Wolfram
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In many cases, jobs that used to be done by people are going to be able to be done through automation. I don't have an answer to that. That's one of the more perplexing problems of society. John Sculley
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The bottom line is that while automation is eliminating many jobs in the economy that were once done by people, there is no sign that the introduction of technologies in recent years is creating an equal number of well-paying jobs to compensate for those losses. Moshe Vardi
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Automation has emerged as a bigger threat to American jobs than globalization or immigration combined. Oren Etzioni
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Software is the language of automation. Jensen Huang
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Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs
Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, says it remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union's tariffs.
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Xpeng's Commitment to Europe Amid Tariffs
Xpeng, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reaffirmed its commitment to the European market, despite the ongoing trade tensions and tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU) on Chinese goods.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Xpeng's executive stated that the company remains committed to expanding its presence in Europe, which is seen as a critical market for the company's growth. Xpeng has established a significant presence in Europe, with a network of dealerships and charging stations across the continent.
Growing Demand for EVs in Europe
The demand for EVs in Europe is growing rapidly, driven by increasing consumer awareness of the environmental and health benefits of sustainable transportation options. According to a report by BloombergNEF, the number of EVs sold in Europe is expected to reach 4 million by the end of 2024, up from just 600,000 in 2020.
Xpeng's executive believes that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing demand, with its range of EV models and commitment to local production and supply chain development. The company has established a European headquarters in the Netherlands and has invested heavily in local talent and infrastructure to support its expansion plans.
Navigating Tariffs and Trade Tensions
However, the expansion plans have not been without challenges. The EU has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs, as part of its efforts to protect European industries. Xpeng's executive acknowledged that the tariffs have created uncertainty for the company, but stated that Xpeng is committed to finding ways to work with European partners and regulators to overcome the challenges posed by the tariffs.
Xpeng has already taken steps to mitigate the impact of the tariffs, including investing in local suppliers and manufacturers. The company has also established partnerships with European companies to ensure a stable supply chain.
Local Production and Supply Chain Development
Xpeng's commitment to local production and supply chain development is seen as a key strategy for the company's success in Europe. The company has established a network of local suppliers and manufacturers, which enables it to reduce its dependence on Chinese suppliers and mitigate the impact of tariffs.
Xpeng's executive stated that the company is committed to continuing its investment in local production and supply chain development, which will enable it to better serve European customers and reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers.
Conclusion
Xpeng's commitment to the European market is a significant development in the company's global expansion plans. Despite the challenges posed by tariffs and trade tensions, the company remains confident in its ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and capitalize on the growing demand for EVs in the region.
With its range of EV models, commitment to local production and supply chain development, and adaptability in the face of regulatory challenges, Xpeng is well-positioned to remain a major player in the global EV market. The company's leadership has demonstrated a clear vision for the company's future in Europe and beyond, and its commitment to the region is likely to continue to drive growth and expansion in the years to come.
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Nvidia closes at record as AI chipmaker's market cap tops $3.4 trillion
Nvidia shares closed at an all-time high on Monday as the chipmaker continues to ride a massive wave of demand for its artificial intelligence chips.
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NVIDIA, the leading chipmaker in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, saw its shares soar to a record high on Monday, fueled by expectations of strong earnings and updates from tOP customers on their planned spending on AI infrastructure. The stock price climbed 2.4% to reach $138.07, surpassing its previous high of $135.58 set on June 18. This remarkable 180% increase in the company's stock price for the year and a staggering nine-fold growth since the beginning of 2023 is a testament to Nvidia's dominance in the AI industry.
Nvidia's success can be attributed to its position as the primary supplier of graphics processing units (GPUs) for AI model creation and deployment. The company's GPUs are used by leading tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon to build massive clusters of computers for their advanced AI work. These companies are expected to report their quarterly results by the end of October, providing investors with valuable insights into their AI infrastructure spending plans.
According to analysts at Mizuho, Nvidia controls approximately 95% of the market for AI training and inference chips, making it the dominant player in the industry. The company's revenue has consistently grown at an impressive rate, more than doubling in each of the past five quarters and tripling in three of those periods. Analysts project that Nvidia's revenue will expand by about 82% to $32.9 billion in the quarter ending in October, according to LSEG.
Nvidia's recent announcement that demand for its next-generation AI GPU, Blackwell, is "insane" has further fueled investor optimism. The company expects to generate billions of dollars in revenue from the new product in the fourth quarter, providing a significant boost to its financial performance. The Blackwell GPU is expected to be a game-changer in the AI industry, offering unprecedented levels of processing power and efficiency.
With a market capitalization of $3.4 trillion, Nvidia is the second-most valuable publicly traded U.S. company, behind only Apple at $3.55 trillion. The company's remarkable growth and dominance in the AI industry have made it a key player in the tech sector, and its stock performance is closely watched by investors and analysts alike.
As the tech industry prepares for earnings season, Nvidia's record-high stock price is a testament to the company's strong fundamentals and its position as a leader in the AI gold rush. With top customers set to report their quarterly results and updates on their AI infrastructure spending plans, investors are likely to remain optimistic about Nvidia's future prospects. The company's ability to deliver strong earnings and its position as a leader in the AI industry make it an attractive investment opportunity for many.
In conclusion, Nvidia's record-high stock price is a reflection of the company's dominance in the AI industry and its strong fundamentals. The company's ability to deliver strong earnings and its position as a leader in the AI industry make it an attractive investment opportunity for many. As the tech industry prepares for earnings season, investors are likely to remain optimistic about Nvidia's future prospects, and the company's stock price is likely to continue to soar.
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Chip firm ASML shares fall 15% after earnings released earlier than expected
ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected, sending shares lower.
Shares in semiconductor equipment maker ASML fell over 15% Tuesday after the Dutch company's results were released a day early.
The move pulled other chip stocks lower, with Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom all falling at least 4%.
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ASML said it expects net sales for 2025 to come in between 30 billion euros ($32.72 billion) and 35 billion euros, at the lower half of the range it had previously provided.
Net bookings for the September quarter came in at 2.6 billion euros ($2.83 billion), the company said — well below the 5.6 billion euro LSEG consensus estimate.
"While there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in AI, other market segments are taking longer to recover. It now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected," the company CEO Christophe Fouquet said in the earnings release.
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New iPad mini brings support for Apple Intelligence and Pencil
Apple Tuesday unveiled a new version of the iPad mini updated for the era of Apple Intelligence. The arrival is powered by the A7 Pro chip
Apple Tuesday unveiled a new version of the iPad mini updated for the era of Apple Intelligence. The arrival is powered by the A7 Pro chip, bringing compatibility with Apple Intelligence, the company’s new generative AI offering.
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The new arrival marks the first major update to the 8.3-inch device since 2021. The A17 Pro, meanwhile, was announced last year, arriving on the iPhone 15 Pro. That premium device, in turn, became the first of Apple’s phones to officially support Apple Intelligence. That changed with a September event, which brought the feature to the newly announced iPhone 16 line.
The A17 Pro sports a six-core CPU with two performance and four efficiency cores and a five-core GPU. Both should deliver significant performance improvements over the A16 Bionic that shipped with the 2021 model. The big news on that front is the neural engine, which delivers access to Apple Intelligence through iPadOS 18.
Highlights on Apple’s small-model answer to the likes of ChatGPT and Google Gemini include writing tools and a fully refreshed Siri experience. Apple Intelligence is still a work in progress, however. Other features, like Image Playground graphic generation and ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence, are still on the way.
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Seattle mayor signs off on new surveillance technology to improve public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on two bills that implement a crime prevention technology pilot program to provide the Seattle Police Department relief and ensure safety on city streets.
The pilot program will deploy closed-circuit television cameras in three high-crime Seattle neighborhoods: Aurora Avenue North, the downtown Third Avenue corridor, and the Chinatown-International District.
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Harrell’s proposed 2025-2026 budget dedicates $2.4 million to establish and staff a Real Time Crime Center integrated with closed-circuit television cameras to coordinate emergency responses.
Prior to approval, the Seattle City Council was sent letters in opposition of the new technology from the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Planned Parenthood, Chief Seattle Club, El Centro de la Raza, and the Gender Justice League, among others.
The organizations stated their concerns that the use of the new surveillance technologies could allow for circumvention of Washington’s sanctuary protections, such as the Keep Washington Working Act and the Washington Shield law.
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales cited the letters before voting against the two bills to implement the crime prevention technology
“There is no requirement that these entities comply with Washington data protection laws, because the data would be collected and housed outside with Washington state,” Morales said prior to the technology’s approval by the Seattle City Council on Tuesday.
Fellow Councilmember Tanya Woo noted that many businesses in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood have private CCTV cameras and spend $6,000 to $7,000 on the technology. These businesses already struggle with low profit margins and face going out of business due to minimal foot traffic resulting from increasing crime in the area.
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Reuters: EV chipmaker Wolfspeed set to receive $750 million US chips grant
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The New York Times has had it with generative AI companies using its content
The New York Times sent a cease and desist letter demanding that Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity stop accessing and using its content in AI summaries
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The New York Times sent a cease and desist letter demanding that Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity stop accessing and using its content in AI summaries and other output. The Wall Street Journal reviewed the document.
The letter argues that Perplexity has been “unjustly enriched” by using the publisher’s “expressive, carefully written and researched, and edited journalism without a license,” which it says violates copyright laws.
This isn’t the paper’s first tangle with AI companies — it’s suing OpenAI for using content without consent to train ChatGPT. Other publishers have also accused Perplexity of unethical web scraping.
A recent study from Copyleaks, a tool to check for plagiarism and AI-generated content, found that Perplexity was able to summarize paywalled content from publishers.
Perplexity recently launched an ad-revenue share scheme to give some money back to publishers.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas told WSJ the startup is interested in working with the NYT, stating, “We have no interest in being anyone’s antagonist here.”
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I Paid for a 90-Minute AI MasterClass Course and Haven't Stopped Using AI Since
MasterClass's three-part Generative AI series helped me connect to artificial intelligence for work and in everyday life. Here's what I learned.
I'm a newcomer to artificial intelligence, but an eager explorer: I am always excited to try out a new AI-powered tool or product and provide honest feedback about it.
#newsonleo #ai #technology #learning
The Masterclass Overview
The masterclass was a 90-minute online course that covered the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. The instructor was a renowned expert in the field, with years of experience in developing AI systems and working with clients to implement AI solutions.
The Lessons
The masterclass was divided into several lessons, each focusing on a specific aspect of AI. Here's a breakdown of the lessons that were covered:
Lesson 1: Introduction to AI
In this lesson, the instructor introduced the basics of AI, including the definition of intelligence, the different types of AI (narrow, general, and superintelligence), and the history of AI research. The instructor also discussed the applications of AI, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and image recognition.
Lesson 2: Machine Learning
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and clustering. The instructor also discussed the types of machine learning algorithms, including linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks.
Lesson 3: Natural Language Processing
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of natural language processing, including text processing, sentiment analysis, and language modeling. The instructor also discussed the applications of NLP, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and language translation.
Lesson 4: Deep Learning
In this lesson, the instructor covered the basics of deep learning, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and long short-term memory networks. The instructor also discussed the applications of deep learning, including image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing.
Lesson 5: Building an AI Model
In this lesson, the instructor guided me through the process of building a simple AI model using a visual interface. We used a tool to create a chatbot that could respond to user input, using a combination of machine learning and natural language processing techniques.
The Tools and Techniques
Throughout the masterclass, the instructor used a variety of tools and techniques to illustrate key concepts. Some of the tools and techniques that were used include:
The Practical Applications
One of the most valuable aspects of the masterclass was the opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques learned to real-world projects. Throughout the course, the instructor provided guidance and support as I worked on a series of practical projects, including:
The Impact
The AI masterclass had a profound impact on my life. It opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of AI and its applications in various industries. I gained a new appreciation for the power of technology to shape our world and improve our lives.
The masterclass also provided me with a new set of skills and tools, which I can use to pursue new opportunities and projects. I feel more confident and empowered to tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
Overall, the AI masterclass was a life-changing experience that has opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of AI and its applications. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of AI and developing new skills and tools.
Android 15 Is Here. What You Need to Know about Google's Latest OS on Your Phone
You can download Android 15 on your compatible phone and tablet starting today.
Google is releasing Android 15 on Tuesday.
Android 15 will be available on supported Pixel devices, like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9. It will also be available to download on select devices from Samsung, Lenovo, Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus and more in the coming months.
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Android 15 doesn't represent a big change from Android 14, but it does bring several new useful features, including partial screen recording, satellite connectivity to send and receive messages without cell service, predictive back gestures, more in-app camera controls, low-light boost and sensitive notifications for two-factor authorization codes.
If you want to download Android 15 on your device, here's what you need to know.
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Redbox Reaches the End of the Line: Final Curtain Call for DVD Rentals as Kiosks Head for Removal
Remember those iconic red kiosks promising movie nights for just a few bucks? Sadly, they’re soon to be a relic of the past. Redbox, once a staple for convenient and affordable movie rentals, has officially called it quits. The company’s parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, and now the final act is playing out.
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Court filings reveal that local stores, including Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and others are seeking permission to remove many of the remaining 24,000 DVD rental kiosks scattered across the country, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. These once-familiar red boxes, often found outside grocery stores and convenience stores, have been steadily disappearing over the past few months.
The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ has dramatically changed how people consume entertainment. While Redbox attempted to adapt with its own streaming platform, it ultimately couldn’t keep pace with the industry giants.
The removal of the remaining kiosks marks the end of an era for Redbox and for physical movie rentals in many parts of the country. While some may mourn the loss, others see it as an inevitable consequence of technological advancement.
As the red boxes disappear from our streetscapes, they leave behind a legacy of convenient entertainment and fond memories of movie nights made easy.
If you are looking to win a Redbox DVD machine, some stores are paying people
If you are looking to win a Redbox DVD machine, some stores are paying people to remove them, but they can be complicated and expensive to remove. These machines hold about 600 DVDs each and cost about $34 a month in electricity each.
Exactly how much longer they still have is unknown but store owners want them gone as they are no longer getting paid for the land they sit on.
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Physicists uncover behavior in quantum superconductors that provides a new level of control
A new study has uncovered important behavior in the flow of electric current through quantum superconductors, potentially advancing the development of future technologies like quantum computing.
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Breakthrough in Quantum Superconductor Research: New Insights for quantum computing
A groundbreaking study, recently accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters, has unveiled crucial insights into the behavior of electric current in quantum superconductors. This research, led by professor Babak Seradjeh from Indiana University Bloomington, along with collaborators Rekha Kumari and Arijit Kundu from the Indian Institute of technology Kanpur, could significantly advance the field of quantum computing.
The Challenge of Quantum Decoherence
One of the primary obstacles in quantum computing is the issue of quantum decoherence – the tendency of quantum bits (qubits) to lose their delicate quantum state due to environmental interference. This instability necessitates the use of superconductors, which can conduct electricity with zero resistance. However, current superconductors only function at extremely low temperatures, making quantum computers energy-intensive and challenging to maintain.
Floquet Majorana Fermions: A Potential Solution
The study focuses on Floquet Majorana fermions (FMFs) and their role in the Josephson effect, a quantum phenomenon where current flows between superconductors without applied voltage. Majorana fermions, subatomic particles that are their own antiparticles, are of particular interest in the field of quantum computing.
Key findings include:
Unique Oscillation Patterns: FMFs create a slower, more stable current oscillation pattern in superconductors, which could enhance the stability of quantum computers.
Tunable Current Strength: The researchers discovered that the Josephson current's strength could be adjusted using the chemical potential of the superconductors, synchronized with the frequency of an external energy source.
Implications for Quantum Computing
The discoveries made in this study have far-reaching implications for the future of quantum computing:
Increased Stability: The unique properties of FMFs could lead to more stable and error-resistant quantum computers.
Fault-Tolerant Computing: Majorana fermions are expected to support fault-tolerant quantum computing, allowing for more reliable information storage and manipulation.
The Quest for Room-Temperature Superconductors
The study indirectly highlights the ongoing search for room-temperature superconductors, often considered the "Holy Grail" of superconductivity. Achieving superconductivity at room temperature could revolutionize technology, leading to:
Conclusion
This research represents a significant step forward in understanding and controlling quantum superconductors. By uncovering new ways to manipulate Floquet Majorana fermions and the Josephson effect, the study opens up exciting possibilities for the development of more stable and efficient quantum computers. As scientists continue to build upon these findings, we may be moving closer to a future where quantum computing can realize its full potential, revolutionizing fields from cryptography to drug discovery and beyond.
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Microsoft's Next Big Move: Turning Sound into Images?
Microsoft just filed a patent for a cutting-edge AI system that can turn live audio into images in real-time. Think about what that could mean for video calls—imagine a meeting where the AI is instantly converting what’s said into helpful visuals! This tech could be a game changer for Microsoft Teams, especially if they integrate it with Copilot. It’s still in development, but if it works out, this could really change how we communicate during virtual meetings.
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Adobe Just Took AI in Video to a Whole New Level
At Max 2024, Adobe dropped some serious updates, starting with its Firefly Video Model, now built into Premiere Pro. This new AI tool makes extending footage super easy. Frame.io, Adobe’s go-to for video collaboration, got its biggest update since 2015, streamlining teamwork in a big way. And Photoshop? It's packing new AI-powered features like automatic background distraction removal, designed to speed up the creative process across the whole Creative Cloud suite. These tools are game-changers for anyone in content creation.
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Elon Musk's Big Unveil: Cybercab & Robovan
Elon Musk just dropped some major news at Tesla's "We, Robot" event in LA. The highlight? A fully autonomous Robotaxi called the "Cybercab." It's expected to roll out by 2026 or 2027 and cost less than $30k—think self-driving rides at a fraction of today’s prices. But that’s not all. Tesla also revealed the sleek, art-deco inspired "Robovan," which can carry up to 20 people. This retro-futuristic van could reshape both public transport and logistics, blending style with serious capacity. Big moves from Tesla on the future of mobility!
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Meet Terence Tao: A Math Genius We Can All Relate To
Terence Tao, one of the greatest mathematicians ever, has lived a pretty extraordinary life. Born in Adelaide, Australia, Tao earned his PhD from Princeton at just 21 and became a UCLA professor by 24. In a recent interview, Tao, now 49, shares his thoughts on Venezuela's presidential election, whether AI could really destroy humanity (spoiler: it’s complicated), and what AI systems like AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry mean for the future. He even talks about the wild idea of water spontaneously exploding and ending the world. Crazy stuff, but Tao makes it sound almost... possible.
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Solar-Powered Clean Water: No Batteries Needed!
MIT engineers just built a game-changing desalination system that runs purely on solar power. It’s smart enough to adjust to changing sunlight in real-time, meaning it keeps cleaning water even when the sun’s playing hide-and-seek. No batteries, no extra power sources, just pure sunlight turning brackish groundwater into drinkable water. This tech has huge potential, especially in areas where fresh water is scarce. Imagine tapping into hidden water sources, making them drinkable, and doing it sustainably. Big things are coming from this!
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A Breakthrough in Vision Repair Using Stem Cells!
Scientists have restored a monkey’s vision by patching a retinal hole with human stem cells. Macular holes, often linked to aging, can lead to vision loss, but existing treatments can cost peripheral vision. This new stem cell approach avoids that problem by introducing fresh cells to the damaged area. While it’s a major step forward, more research is needed to see if this could work for human eyes. Imagine a future where age-related vision loss could be reversed without side effects!
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OpenAI vs Anthropic: Two takes on ai
OpenAI just dropped the meta-prompt for its new o1 model family, giving devs the tools to fine-tune their ai products. Meta-prompts basically help models generate or improve prompts based on what users need. Interestingly, OpenAI sees chatgpt as more of a powerful tool, while Anthropic's take is all about making claude feel more like a friendly assistant. Both approaches give us a peek into how these companies think about ai, and their expectations are totally different.
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Google dives into nuclear power for data centers
Google’s getting serious about clean energy, like nuclear power serious. They’re teaming up with Kairos Power to build seven nuclear reactors, adding 500 megawatts of power by the end of the decade. This move could help power their data centers, though it's still unclear if they'll get the juice straight from the plants or through the grid. Either way, big tech’s jumping on the nuclear train, making things look a little more sci-fi. No word yet on where the reactors will go, but expect them to pop up soon.
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"Yuval Noah Harari's Take on AI's Power Over Society"
Historian Yuval Noah Harari, best known for “Sapiens” and “Homo Deus,” is sounding the alarm on AI's growing control over society. In his latest discussion, he warns that AI could act as an "alien intelligence" and centralize power, threatening democracy. Without the ability to self-correct, AI systems might steer decisions in ways we can't easily undo. Harari believes we need strong institutions now more than ever to manage truth in a world where AI shapes our reality. It's a critical moment—do we let machines decide what’s true, or do we step in and set the rules?
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YouTube takes a baby step towards labeling authentic video
YouTube is rolling out new labels that tell if uploaded videos come from a real camera with unaltered footage and sound. The new “captured with a camera” label can be seen in action courtesy of digital content authentication service Trupic, which uploaded a video to its channel, triggering the disclosure in the video description panel. Trupic says it has the “first authentic video with C2PA Content Credentials on YouTube.”
#newsonleo #youtube #technology
YouTube is leaning on the C2PA standard to detect the authenticity of uploaded videos, meaning the feature will work only with recording devices and tools that support the metadata. The site’s help page for the new feature says the label “signifies that the creator used specific technology to verify their video’s origin and confirm its audio and visuals haven’t been altered.”
Additionally, creators must specifically use tools with C2PA version 2.1 or higher for the label to appear — so you probably won’t see this label regularly for a long time. Companies like Leica started implementing content credentials in hardware last year; however, it isn’t yet clear whether those credentials will trigger YouTube’s labels.
In an email to The Verge, Google says it’s been “exploring” how to relay C2PA information to YouTube viewers and pointed us to its blog that explains its goal to increase transparency on AI-generated content on YouTube. Videos don’t necessarily need to be unedited to get the label; just every step of the process must support C2PA and avoid:
Google launched an “altered or synthetic content” label earlier this year that requires YouTube users to self-identify their uploads (scout’s honor!) that contain AI-generated content.
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Telescópio Hubble capta fotografia incrível de galáxia espiral
O Telescópio Espacial James Webb costuma atrair grande parte da atenção, mas é importante lembrar que o Telescópio Espacial Hubble, mesmo com mais de 30 anos de missão, continua a impressionar com suas imagens deslumbrantes.
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Um exemplo disso é a mais recente fotografia captada pelo Hubble, que mostra a galáxia espiral NGC 5248, também conhecida como Caldwell 45. Essa galáxia está localizada a aproximadamente 42 milhões de anos-luz da Terra.
A NGC 5248 é especialmente interessante para estudos científicos devido às várias regiões de formação de estrelas ao redor de seu disco. Essas características fornecem informações valiosas para os astrônomos sobre a estrutura e evolução das galáxias.
Internet
The Internet Archive is back as a read-only service after cyberattacks
The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A data breach and DDoS attack kicked the site offline on October 9th, with a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records also stolen in recent weeks.
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The Internet Archive is now back online in a “provisional, read-only manner,” according to founder Brewster Kahle. “Safe to resume but might need further maintenance, in which case it will be suspended again.”
While you can access the Wayback Machine to search 916 billion web pages that have been archived over time, you can’t currently capture an existing web page into the archive. Kahle and team have gradually been restoring Archive.org services in recent days, including bringing back the team’s email accounts and its crawlers for National Libraries. Services have been offline so that Internet Archive staff can examine and strengthen them against future attacks.
A pop-up from a purported hacker claimed the archive had suffered a “catastrophic security breach” last week, before Have I Been Pwned confirmed data was stolen. The theft included email addresses, screen names, hashed passwords, and other internal data for 31 million unique email accounts.
The Internet Archive outage came just weeks after Google started adding links to archived websites in the Wayback Machine. Google removed its own cached pages links earlier this year, so having the Wayback Machine linked in Google search results is a useful way to access older versions of websites or archived pages.
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Photoshop is getting a bunch of new AI tools
Adobe is kicking off its annual Adobe Max conference today with the launch of new AI-powered features across its Creative Cloud apps. New AI features for Photoshop, like automatic background distraction removal and a more powerful Firefly generative AI model, are the biggest announcements, with Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro also getting new features that can help to speed up traditionally labor-intensive design tasks.
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For example, a new “Distraction Removal” feature has been added to the Remove Tool. Remove already works a bit like Google’s Magic Eraser feature on Pixel phones, allowing users to quickly remove unwanted objects from their images by brushing over them. The new Distraction Removal feature, which Adobe teased last year, makes it even more like Magic Eraser by automatically identifying common distractions for you, like people, wires, and cables, and removing them with a single click.
Distraction Removal is available now in Photoshop’s desktop and web apps, with “more to come later,” according to Adobe. Photoshop users can now also choose whether the Remove Tool uses generative AI — specifically Adobe’s Firefly image model — or non-generative AI tech, with a third option that automatically selects which tech to use “based on the image and scene” to produce the best results.
Photoshop’s Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Generate Similar, and Generate Background tools are now generally available and have been updated with the latest Firefly Image 3 Model that was launched in beta in April. Adobe says this update improves the variety and photorealistic quality of generated outputs, and understands complex prompts better than the previous model. Photoshop’s web app also has a new AI feature that makes editing easier by automatically selecting all the objects in an image.
Adobe Illustrator is being updated with a new “Objects on Path” feature that allows users to quickly attach, arrange, and move objects along any path shape, giving designers more flexibility when aligning areas of their work. The Mockup tool for staging designs on a 3D model is also now widely available, and the Image Trace feature that converts raster images (JPEG, PNG, PSD etc) to scalable vectors has been improved, too. Adobe says it now creates “crisper vectorized outputs with cleaner lines that are more accurate to the original image.”
The Generative Expand tool that was first introduced in Photoshop is now generally available for InDesign, allowing users to extend images to fit whatever layout they require. And Adobe’s new Firefly AI Video Model has introduced a new Generative Extend feature to Premiere Pro. It’s in beta for now, but the Video model will likely be used as the base for other features across Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps in the coming year.
Technology
How this smart garden stopped growing
AeroGarden, which produces smart indoor planters with built-in grow lamps that work with a connected app, recently announced that it will shutter its business starting on January 1st next year, Ars Technica reported.
#newsonleo #technology #garden
The company, which was acquired by Scott’s Miracle-Gro in 2020, says it will update users later on the “longer-term status” of its app, which lets users monitor water levels and set lighting schedules. For now, AeroGarden only says the app will work for “an extended period of time.” Owners can still control its smart garden gadgets without the app “as described in the user manual” for their specific product. (For instance, the Bounty Wi-Fi offers a touchscreen control panel.)
Even so, Wi-Fi-enabled software features are a big part of why people buy things like smart home grow kits, and losing those features could sting. Consumer protection groups like iFixit and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have lobbied the FTC to create guidelines pertaining to hardware that’s tied closely to software features.
Any AeroGarden kits bought starting November 1st will only get a 90-day warranty, but the company says it will keep honoring the 1-year term of those bought before that date. Though AeroGarden has shut down its online store, the company says its products, parts, and accessories will be available on Amazon through the end of the year. AeroGarden says there are several third-party seed pods that “might serve as a replacement” for the ones it made so you can continue to grow your not-so-smart garden.
Apple Watch Vitals app predicts colds, flu, COVID days before they hit, users claim
An Apple Watch a day keeps the doctor away.
Some users are astounded by their device’s ability to flag early signs of sickness before an ailment like COVID or a cold arises after the iOS 11 software update rolled out last month.
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The startlingly accurate health assessment from the Apple Watch’s Vitals app — available on the Series 8 model and above — harnesses critical metrics taken over a week while a user is asleep, according to Mac Rumors.
“If multiple metrics are outside your typical range, you receive a notification along with context for factors that may be involved — like medications, elevation changes or illness, for example,” Apple notes.
Many shared their own experiences online regarding the clairvoyant technology, including one Reddit user who wrote, “The Vitals app knew I was sick 3 days before I did” with a screenshot of its detections.
In their case, the app caught three “outliers” within the person’s wrist temperature, which can be additionally viewed on iPhones and iPads.
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Millions of people are creating nude images of pretty much anyone in minutes using AI bots in a 'nightmarish scenario'
Online chatbots are generating nude images of real people at users' requests, prompting concern from experts who worry the explicit deepfakes will create "a very nightmarish scenario."
Online chatbots are generating nude images of real people at users’ requests, prompting concern from experts who worry the explicit deepfakes will create “a very nightmarish scenario.”
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A Wired investigation on the messaging app Telegram unearthed dozens of AI-powered chatbots that allegedly “create explicit photos or videos of people with only a couple clicks,” the outlet reported. Some “remove clothes” from images provided by users, according to Wired, while others say they can manufacture X-rated photos of people engaging in sexual activity.
The outlet estimated that approximately 4 million users per month take advantage of the deepfake capabilities from the chatbots, of which there were an estimated 50. Such generative AI bots promised to deliver “anything you want about the face or clothes of the photo you give me,” Wired reported.
“We’re talking about a significant, orders-of-magnitude increase in the number of people who are clearly actively using and creating this kind of content,” deepfake expert Henry Ajder, who was one of the first to discover the underground world of explicit Telegram chatbots four years ago, told Wired.
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I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out. Ellen Ochoa
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them. William Arthur Ward
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In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact. Les Brown
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I can control my destiny, but not my fate. Destiny means there are opportunities to turn right or left, but fate is a one-way street. I believe we all have the choice as to whether we fulfil our destiny, but our fate is sealed. Paulo Coelho
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Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you. Joel Osteen
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We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. Charles R. Swindoll
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Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them. Ann Landers
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Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. Madam C. J. Walker
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Change can be frightening, and the temptation is often to resist it. But change almost always provides opportunities - to learn new things, to rethink tired processes, and to improve the way we work. Klaus Schwab
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Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging. Joseph Campbell
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Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them. Jim Carrey
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To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities. Bruce Lee
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Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming. Richard Branson
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Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?' Brian Tracy
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Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live. David Binder
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Difficulties mastered are opportunities won. Winston Churchill
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I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences. Sonia Sotomayor
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Endings are always tough, but I believe when something ends, there are new beginnings, new opportunities and new things to be excited for, too. Mike Fisher
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To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions. Benjamin Franklin
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Check your ego at the door. The ego can be the great success inhibitor. It can kill opportunities, and it can kill success. Dwayne Johnson
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A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Francis Bacon
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Social media is something of a double-edged sword. At its best, social media offers unprecedented opportunities for marginalized people to speak and bring much needed attention to the issues they face. At its worst, social media also offers 'everyone' an unprecedented opportunity to share in collective outrage without reflection. Roxane Gay
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Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them. Orison Swett Marden
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You create your opportunities by asking for them. Shakti Gawain
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Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities. Sugar Ray Leonard
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The fact of being an underdog changes people in ways that we often fail to appreciate. It opens doors and creates opportunities and enlightens and permits things that might otherwise have seemed unthinkable. Malcolm Gladwell
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I collect memories. I look for opportunities to try new things, go to new places, and meet new people all the time. Marcel Wanders
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Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. Henry J. Kaiser
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Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. Demosthenes
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Every morning brings new potential, but if you dwell on the misfortunes of the day before, you tend to overlook tremendous opportunities. Harvey Mackay
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I am very grateful for the opportunities I have been afforded. Dalia Mogahed
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My favourite words are possibilities, opportunities and curiosity. I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities. Mario Testino
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We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems. Lee Iacocca
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Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known. Ronald Reagan
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The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity is not forever chained to this planet and our visions go rather further than that and our opportunities are unlimited. Neil Armstrong
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I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. Nelson Mandela
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I'm very blessed, thankful, grateful for the opportunities I've had. Christen Press
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Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it. Julie Andrews
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Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities. Julie Foudy
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What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team. Benjamin Franklin Fairless
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There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future. Cristiano Ronaldo
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The more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it. Bill Nye
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You cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions. Goal setting is often a matter of balancing timing against available resources. Opportunities are easily lost while waiting for perfect conditions. Gary Ryan Blair
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We stand today on the edge of a new frontier - the frontier of the 1960's - a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils - a frontier of unfulfilled hopes and threats. John F. Kennedy
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Because, you know, resilience - if you think of it in terms of the Gold Rush, then you'd be pretty depressed right now because the last nugget of gold would be gone. But the good thing is, with innovation, there isn't a last nugget. Every new thing creates two new questions and two new opportunities. Jeff Bezos
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What new technology does is create new opportunities to do a job that customers want done. Tim O'Reilly
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"Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better." ~ Pat Riley
"There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out." ~ Pat Riley
"Excellence happens when you try each day to both do and be, a little better than you were yesterday!" ~ Pat Riley
"Anytime you stop striving to get better, you're bound to get worse." ~ Pat Riley
"Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback." ~ Pat Riley
"Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback." ~ Pat Riley
"Great players and great teams want to be driven. They want to be pushed to the edge. They don't want to be cheated. Ordinary players and average teams want it to be easy" ~ Pat Riley
"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges." ~ Pat Riley
"The key to teamwork is to learn a role, accept a role, and strive to become excellent playing it." ~ Pat Riley
"You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again." ~ Pat Riley
"The most DIFFICULT thing for individuals to do when they become part of a team is to sacrifice, it is much EASIER to be selfish." ~ Pat Riley
"Complacency is the last hurdle standing between any team and its potential greatness." ~ Pat Riley
"Any team can be a miracle team. The catch is that you have got to go out and work for your miracles. Effort is what ultimately separates great teams from ordinary teams." ~ Pat Riley
"Don't let other people tell you what you want." ~ Pat Riley
"The true warrior understands and seizes that moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart." ~ Pat Riley
"We sometimes need adversity to fathom our true depths." ~ Pat Riley
"There's no such thing as coulda, shoulda, or woulda. If you shoulda and coulda, you woulda done it." ~ Pat Riley
"In every contest, there comes a moment that separates winning from losing. The true warrior understands and seizes that moment." ~ Pat Riley
"Great teamwork is the only way we create the breakthroughs that define our careers." ~ Pat Riley
"We measure areas of performance that are often ignored: jumping in pursuit of every rebound even if you don't get it, swatting at every pass, diving for loose balls, letting someone smash into you in order to draw the foul. These 'effort' statistics are also stored on computer. Effort is what ultimately separates journeyman players from impact players. Knowing how well a player executes all these little things is the key to unlocking career-best performances." ~ Pat Riley
"I've learned to keep things simple. Look at your choices, pick the best one, then go to work with all your heart." ~ Pat Riley
"If you get tough mentally, you can get tough physically and overcome fatigue." ~ Pat Riley
Education must provide the opportunities for self-fulfillment; it can at best provide a rich and challenging environment for the individual to explore, in his own way. Noam Chomsky
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"Each Warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute to the solution of the hardest problems, no matter how vexing!" ~ Pat Riley
"Management must speak with one voice. When it doesn't management itself becomes a peripheral opponent to the team's mission." ~ Pat Riley
"When you leave it to chance, then all of a sudden you don't have any more luck." ~ Pat Riley
To be honest, whatever troubles I've had, I've also gotten the opportunities to do things. Tim Burton
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"Being a part of success is more important than being personally indispensable." ~ Pat Riley
"Great effort springs naturally from great attitude." ~ Pat Riley
"When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder. Show the world how much you'll fight for the winners circle. If you do, someday the cellophane will crackle off a fresh pack, one that belongs to you, and the cards will be stacked in your favor." ~ Pat Riley
"When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder." ~ Pat Riley
The first 'D' is to dream: dream big - not for yourself, but for the country and for the world. The second 'D' is to discover: discover your full potential and the opportunities that surround you; and the third 'D' is to do. 'Do' means to act on your dreams and make best use of the opportunities you have discovered. Kailash Satyarthi
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"From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. From winner to champion. From champion to Dynasty." ~ Pat Riley
"Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss." ~ Pat Riley
Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins. Charles Stanley
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"Great players crave instruction on their weaknesses." ~ Pat Riley
"The changes in your life aren't always what you hoped for. But they usually help you grow." ~ Pat Riley
"There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength." ~ Pat Riley
We are all faced with a series of great opportunities - brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems. John W. Gardner
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"There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength." ~ Pat Riley
"Your either in or out. There's no in between." ~ Pat Riley
"The Ten Commandments were not a suggestion." ~ Pat Riley
While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of amusement should be kept apart from it. The danger is too great of thus learning to look at solemn things in a spirit of mockery, and to seek in them opportunities for exercising wit. Lewis Carroll
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"To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way." ~ Pat Riley
"In all the research you do as a coach, studying other coaches and championship-type situations, you find that all those teams combined talent with great defense. You've got to stop other teams to win." ~ Pat Riley
"Never be ready to play yesterday. Being ready to play today is what's important" ~ Pat Riley
As you know, I'm an immigrant. I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is the open arms of Americans. I have been received. I have been adopted by America. Arnold Schwarzenegger
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"All I did from day-to-day is coach. That's what my job was, that's what my passion was, and the fact that now it's something I'm being considered for is just mind-blowing to me, that I would ever be in that kind of company." ~ Pat Riley
"There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning." ~ Pat Riley
The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Together, we have the power to inspire, connect, and deliver on new opportunities and rich experiences that can open doors to innovation and progress while growing global economies and increasing well-being. Tae Yoo
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Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life. Ernie Harwell
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Done right, a performance review is one of the best opportunities to encourage and support high performers and constructively improve your middle- and lower-tier workers. Kathryn Minshew
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If a man is not to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves to him, what is he to do, or what is he good for? Joseph Lister
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Vision 2030 is about a lot of big opportunities, so Aramco is one of them, Neom another opportunity. Mohammad bin Salman
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Virtual reality is the 'ultimate empathy machine.' These experiences are more than documentaries. They're opportunities to walk a mile in someone else's shoes. Chris Milk
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Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed. Lily Tomlin
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I have confidence in mining. I see exciting opportunities in it. Patrice Motsepe
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Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together. Robert South
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We need to have a strong economy that can create employment opportunities and that can also produce the revenue that we need to defend our country at home and abroad. Bob Menendez
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The opportunities for heroism are limited in this kind of world: the most people can do is sometimes not to be as weak as they've been at other times. Angus Wilson
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My brother and sister are smarter than me. But I'm the most successful because I've been given opportunities that they never had. Angela Rayner
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There is a Japanese proverb that literally goes 'Raise the sail with your stronger hand', meaning you must go after the opportunities that arise in life that you are best equipped to do. Soichiro Honda
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It's through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we've always mapped our path at Dell. There's always an opportunity to make a difference. Michael Dell
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Pat Riley: A Comprehensive Biography
Introduction
Patrick James Riley, born on March 20, 1945, in Rome, New York, is a towering figure in the world of basketball. His career spans over five decades, during which he has left an indelible mark on the sport as a player, coach, and executive. Riley's journey through basketball is a testament to his adaptability, strategic brilliance, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From his early days as a player to his current role as President of the Miami Heat, Riley has been at the forefront of basketball's evolution, shaping the game and inspiring generations of players and coaches.
Early Life and College Career
Pat Riley's story begins in Schenectady, New York, where he spent most of his childhood. His father, Leon Riley, was a minor league baseball player and manager, instilling in young Pat a deep appreciation for sports and competition. Growing up in a household where athletics were paramount, Riley developed a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed from an early age.
Riley's basketball journey began in earnest at Linton High school in Schenectady. There, he emerged as a standout player, leading his team to a 23-0 record and the New York state public high school championship in 1961. His performances caught the eye of college recruiters, and Riley eventually chose to attend the University of Kentucky.
At Kentucky, Riley played under the legendary coach Adolph Rupp. From 1964 to 1967, he was a key player for the Wildcats, known for his tenacity and leadership on the court. Riley's college career reached its pinnacle in his senior year when he captained Kentucky to the 1966 NCAA championship game. Although the Wildcats lost to Texas Western (now the University of Texas at El Paso) in a historic match that broke racial barriers in college basketball, Riley's performance throughout the tournament solidified his reputation as a top-tier player.
During his time at Kentucky, Riley averaged 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. His college achievements laid the foundation for his future in professional basketball, both as a player and, later, as a coach who understood the game from multiple perspectives.
NBA Playing Career
Riley's transition to the professional ranks came in 1967 when he was selected as the 7th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft by the San Diego Rockets (now the Houston Rockets). His rookie season showed promise, as he averaged 15.1 points per game and earned a place on the NBA All-Rookie Team.
After three seasons with the Rockets, Riley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970. This move would prove pivotal in shaping his future in basketball. As a member of the Lakers, Riley became part of one of the most dominant teams in NBA history. Playing alongside legends like Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor, Riley contributed to the Lakers' record-breaking 33-game winning streak during the 1971-72 season.
The pinnacle of Riley's playing career came in 1972 when the Lakers won the NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks in five games. This experience of being part of a championship team would later inform Riley's coaching philosophy and his understanding of what it takes to build a winning culture.
Riley's playing career also included stints with the Phoenix suns and again with the Lakers before he retired in 1976. While he was never a superstar player, Riley's intelligence, work ethic, and understanding of team dynamics made him a valuable contributor throughout his nine-year NBA career. These qualities, honed during his playing days, would serve as the foundation for his future success as a coach and executive.
Transition to Coaching
After retiring as a player, Riley initially pursued opportunities outside of basketball. He briefly worked as a broadcast commentator for the Lakers, showcasing his articulate nature and deep understanding of the game. However, the pull of the court proved too strong to resist.
In 1979, Riley's coaching journey began when he joined the Lakers' staff as an assistant coach under Jack McKinney. Fate intervened early in the season when McKinney was seriously injured in a bicycle accident. Paul Westhead took over as interim head coach, with Riley as his assistant. This duo, along with the transcendent talent of rookie Magic Johnson and the established greatness of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led the Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship.
Riley continued as an assistant under Westhead for the next season and a half. However, early in the 1981-82 season, after a dispute between Westhead and Magic Johnson, Lakers owner Jerry Buss made a change. On November 19, 1981, Pat Riley was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a decision that would alter the course of NBA history.
The Showtime Lakers Era
Riley's ascension to head coach of the Lakers marked the beginning of one of the most successful and influential periods in NBA history. Under Riley's leadership, the "Showtime" Lakers became a dynasty, revolutionizing the game with their fast-paced, high-flying style of play.
From 1982 to 1990, Riley guided the Lakers to four NBA championships (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and reached the NBA Finals in seven out of nine seasons. The team's uptempo offense, led by Magic Johnson's brilliant playmaking and complemented by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring prowess, became the envy of the league. Riley's Lakers played with a flair and excitement that transcended basketball, becoming cultural icons in Los Angeles and beyond.
Riley's coaching style during this period was marked by his ability to manage superstar personalities, maintain team chemistry, and consistently innovate on both ends of the court. He introduced new defensive schemes, including an aggressive trapping defense that disrupted opponents' offenses. On offense, Riley empowered his players to run the fast break at every opportunity, creating a style of play that was both effective and entertaining.
Beyond the tactical aspects, Riley became known for his motivational skills and his attention to detail. He famously used "themes" for each season, providing his team with a rallying cry and a focus for their efforts. His immaculate appearance – slicked-back hair and expensive suits – became his trademark, earning him the nickname "The General Patton of the NBA."
During his tenure with the Lakers, Riley was named NBA Coach of the Year three times (1985, 1986, 1988). His regular-season record with the team was an astounding 533-194, a .733 winning percentage that remains one of the highest in NBA history for a coach with significant tenure.
The "Showtime" era came to an end in 1990 when Riley stepped down as head coach of the Lakers. His departure marked the end of an era in Los Angeles, but it was far from the end of Pat Riley's impact on the NBA.
New York Knicks Era
After a year away from coaching, during which he worked as a television commentator, Riley returned to the sidelines in 1991 as the head coach of the New York Knicks. This move represented a significant shift for Riley, both in terms of geography and basketball philosophy.
The Knicks team Riley inherited was a far cry from the high-flying Lakers he had left behind. Led by center Patrick Ewing, the Knicks were a team built on toughness and defense. Riley adapted his coaching style to fit his new personnel, crafting a hard-nosed, physical brand of basketball that came to define the NBA in the early to mid-1990s.
Under Riley, the Knicks became known for their suffocating defense and bruising style of play. He implemented a system that emphasized physical play, rebounding, and slowing down the pace of the game. This approach was epitomized by players like Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason, and John Starks, who embodied the gritty, never-say-die attitude that Riley instilled in the team.
The results were impressive. In Riley's four seasons with the Knicks (1991-1995), the team never won fewer than 51 games. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals three times and made it to the NBA Finals in 1994, where they lost a hard-fought seven-game series to the Houston Rockets.
Riley's tenure in New York further cemented his reputation as one of the game's premier coaches. He showed his versatility by succeeding with a style of play diametrically opposed to what he had run in Los Angeles. His Knicks teams were not always pretty to watch, but they were undeniably effective, and they reflected the tough, resilient nature of New York City itself.
However, Riley's time in New York was not without controversy. His departure from the Knicks in 1995 was acrimonious, involving legal disputes over his contract and accusations of betrayal when he left to join the Miami Heat. Despite the bitter end, Riley's impact on the Knicks franchise was significant, and he had once again proven his ability to mold a team in his image and elevate them to championship contention.
Miami Heat and Executive Career
In 1995, Pat Riley made another career-defining move, joining the Miami Heat as both head coach and team president. This dual role allowed Riley to shape the franchise from tOP to bottom, influencing everything from player personnel decisions to the team's culture and identity.
Riley's early years in Miami were marked by a rapid transformation of the Heat roster. He orchestrated trades to bring in players like Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway, quickly turning the Heat into a playoff contender. The team adopted Riley's trademark physical, defensive-minded style, becoming one of the toughest outs in the Eastern Conference.
Under Riley's guidance, the Heat made the playoffs in each of his first five seasons as coach, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1997. However, despite regular-season success, a championship remained elusive.
In 2003, Riley stepped down as head coach to focus on his front office duties, handing the coaching reins to his longtime assistant Stan Van Gundy. This period saw Riley the executive shine, as he made a series of moves that would set the stage for future success. Most notably, he drafted Dwyane Wade in 2003, a decision that would alter the course of the franchise.
Riley returned to the bench in December 2005, replacing Van Gundy as head coach. The following year, he engineered one of the most significant trades in NBA history, acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Lakers. This move, combined with the emergence of Wade as a superstar, propelled the Heat to the 2006 NBA Championship, the first in franchise history.
After winning the title, Riley stepped away from coaching again in 2008, focusing on his role as team president. In this capacity, he orchestrated perhaps his greatest feat yet: the acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh in 2010 to join forces with Wade, forming the "Big Three" that would dominate the NBA for years.
The Heat's success during this era was remarkable. The team reached the NBA Finals four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014, winning championships in 2012 and 2013. While Erik Spoelstra was the head coach during this period, Riley's influence as the architect of the team was undeniable.
Even after the departure of LeBron James in 2014, Riley continued to guide the Heat with a steady hand. He oversaw the development of players like BAM Adebayo and the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, leading to another NBA Finals appearance in 2020.
Throughout his tenure with the Heat, Riley has shown an uncanny ability to adapt to the changing NBA landscape while maintaining the core principles that have defined his career: hard work, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Coaching Philosophy and Impact
Pat Riley's impact on basketball extends far beyond his win-loss record or the number of championships he's won. His coaching philosophy and leadership style have influenced generations of players, coaches, and executives throughout the basketball world.
At the core of Riley's philosophy is the concept of the "winner within." He believes that success comes from cultivating inner drive and discipline, both individually and as a team. This idea formed the basis of his 1993 book "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players," which became a bestseller and established Riley as a motivational figure beyond the basketball court.
Riley's approach to coaching is characterized by several key elements:
Attention to Detail: Riley is famous for his meticulous preparation and focus on the smallest aspects of the game. He leaves nothing to chance, often producing thick playbooks and scouting reports for his teams.
Physical and Mental Toughness: Whether coaching the high-flying Lakers or the bruising Knicks, Riley always demanded peak physical condition and mental resilience from his players.
Accountability: Riley holds his players to high standards and isn't afraid to challenge them publicly when they fall short. He believes in creating a culture where everyone is accountable for their performance and effort.
Adaptability: Throughout his career, Riley has shown the ability to adapt his coaching style to fit his personnel, from the fast-paced Showtime Lakers to the defensive-minded Knicks and Heat teams.
Motivational Tactics: Riley is known for his ability to motivate players through a combination of psychological tactics, including his famous "theme" for each season and his knack for delivering powerful speeches.
Riley's influence on the game is also evident in the tactical innovations he introduced or popularized. These include the use of the "thumb-down" offensive set, which created mismatches for his star players, and defensive strategies like aggressive trapping and hedging on pick-and-rolls.
Moreover, Riley's success as both a coach and executive has redefined the role of basketball leadership. His ability to seamlessly transition between on-court coaching and front-office duties has set a template for modern basketball operations, where the lines between coach, general manager, and team president are often blurred.
Personal Life and Off-Court Endeavors
While Pat Riley's professional life has been dominated by basketball, his influence extends beyond the hardwood. Born into a Catholic family, Riley has maintained his faith throughout his life, often citing it as a source of strength and guidance.
Riley married his wife, Chris, in 1970. Their relationship has been a constant throughout the ups and downs of his career, and Chris is often credited with being a stabilizing force in Riley's life. The couple has two children: James and Elisabeth.
Off the court, Riley has pursued various business and philanthropic endeavors. He is a sought-after motivational speaker, commanding high fees for his appearances at corporate events. His books, including "The Winner Within" and "Showtime: Inside the Lakers' Breakthrough Season," have been successful, further establishing Riley as a thought leader in sports and business.
Riley's sartorial style has also made him a fashion icon in the sports world. His slicked-back hair and tailored suits became his trademark, earning him the nickname "GQ Pat" and even leading to a feature in GQ magazine.
In terms of philanthropy, Riley and his wife are actively involved in various charitable causes. They established the Miami HEAT Family Foundation, which supports community organizations and funds youth programs in South Florida. Riley has also been a long-time supporter of the boys & girls Clubs of America.
Despite his intense competitive nature on the court, those who know Riley personally often describe him as thoughtful and introspective. He is known to be an avid reader, particularly of military history and leadership books, which often inform his coaching and management philosophies.
Legacy and Place in Basketball History
As Pat Riley's active involvement in the NBA extends into its sixth decade, his legacy in basketball is secure. He stands as one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of the sport, with a resume that few can match:
Beyond these accolades, Riley's impact on the game is immeasurable. He has been at the forefront of the NBA's evolution from the 1980s to the present day, adapting his strategies and philosophies to meet the changing demands of the game.
As a coach, Riley's teams were known for their toughness, discipline, and ability to perform under pressure. He coached some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dwyane Wade, helping to shape their legacies as well as his own.
As an executive, Riley has shown a keen eye for talent and a willingness to make bold moves to improve his team. His ability to recruit star players and build championship-caliber rosters has made him one of the most respected front office figures in the league.
I don't want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I'm ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I've been handed. Mark Wahlberg
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During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively. Brian Koslow
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Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them. Hugh Miller
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Municipal networks expand economic opportunities. We've got to open new doors, not slam them shut. Frank Lautenberg
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The most important thing is to have opportunities and feel confidence in yourself. Javier Hernandez
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I think the path is different for everybody. Go after the doors that are open to you. That has always been my motto getting into the music business. Do the things that seem to be good opportunities and work hard at it. Try to make good decisions and be nice. Hopefully all of that will pay off at some point. Chris Stapleton
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There exist limitless opportunities in every industry. Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier. Charles Kettering
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Dictators never invent their own opportunities. R. Buckminster Fuller
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One of the issues I kept saying to my students is you have to learn to interrupt. When you raise your hand at a meeting, by the time they get to you, the point is not germane. So the bottom line is active listening. If you are going to interrupt, you look for opportunities. You have to know what you're talking about. Madeleine Albright
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If every year is a marble, how many marbles do you have left? How many sunrises, how many opportunities to rise to the full stature of your being? Joy Page
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I've chosen opportunities where I might fail rather than live in the shadow of my own potential. Reshma Saujani
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I don't think there's a good or wrong way of broadcasting. The more unique you are, the more opportunities you're going to get. Mauro Ranallo
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Teaching is a profession in which capacity building should occur at every stage of the career - novices working with accomplished colleagues, skillful teachers sharing their craft, and opportunities for teacher leadership. Randi Weingarten
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Let's build a country of opportunities, where everybody is equal before the law and where the rules of the game are honest and transparent, and the same for everyone. Volodymyr Zelensky
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My job as a leader is to make sure everybody in the company has great opportunities, and that they feel they're having a meaningful impact and are contributing to the good of society. As a world, we're doing a better job of that. My goal is for Google to lead, not follow that. Larry Page
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I think the bottom of the totem pole is African-American women, or women of colour. I think they get the least opportunities in Hollywood. Denzel Washington
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These opportunities don't come around too often. It's quite an honor and a privilege to be able to sit here today saying that I'm a part-owner of an NFL team. Marc Anthony
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"Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change." ~ Pat Riley
"Look for your choices, pick the best one, then go with it." ~ Pat Riley
I love the comic opportunities that come up in the context of a father-son relationship. Harrison Ford
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"You can never have enough talent." ~ Pat Riley
"No rebounds, no rings." ~ Pat Riley
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. Harry S Truman
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"A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team." ~ Pat Riley
"When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, its ready to climb." ~ Pat Riley
"People who create 20% of the results will begin believing they deserve 80% of the rewards." ~ Pat Riley
My friends, as I have discovered myself, there are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters. Boris Johnson
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"Discipline is not a nasty word." ~ Pat Riley
"Basketball is a game of conditioning and fatigue. That's why I believe in practicing a team to train when it's exhausted." ~ Pat Riley
"Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done." ~ Pat Riley
I've been lucky. Opportunities don't often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them. Audrey Hepburn
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"Whatever it takes to win." ~ Pat Riley
"Whatever it takes to win." ~ Pat Riley
"Basketball is a business. Pure and simple. If you want to have fun, go to the YMCA." ~ Pat Riley
I'm interested in memory because it's a filter through which we see our lives, and because it's foggy and obscure, the opportunities for self-deception are there. In the end, as a writer, I'm more interested in what people tell themselves happened rather than what actually happened. Kazuo Ishiguro
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"When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion." ~ Pat Riley
"It's a reality we have to understand. (O'Neal) has to be more diligent. We have to be more diligent protecting him. We need him in the game." ~ Pat Riley
"When you face a fork in the road, step on the exhilarator!" ~ Pat Riley
Communism counts its opportunities in terms of decades - not of weeks. Its means of aggression consist not only of nuclear weapons and missiles with enormous boosters, and not only of spies, agents and terrorists, but of great masses of men and women, deluded by a common ideology which inspires them with a false hope. Robert Kennedy
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"He's the greatest clutch player I've ever seen. The hell with Jerry West!" ~ Pat Riley
"Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure." ~ Pat Riley
"Coaches who let a championship team back off from becoming a dynasty are cowards." ~ Pat Riley
Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well. Bill Walton
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"I'd like my reputation to stay as it is and to be remembered for a wonderful decade." ~ Pat Riley
In an era of parental paranoia, lawsuit mania and testing frenzy, we are failing to inspire our children's curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We are denying them opportunities to tinker, discover, and explore - in short, to play. Darell Hammond
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Aerospace services represents one of our biggest growth opportunities for the future. Dennis Muilenburg
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Persistence pushes me to be bold and seek out the opportunities I've wanted. It starts by envisioning what you want, no matter how big or small, and believing that you can achieve it. Belinda Johnson
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My parents both came to the United States from the Dominican Republic, and they were deeply grateful for the opportunities this country provided. They raised my siblings and me to want to make a difference and give back. They taught us to work hard and aim high, but to also make sure the ladder was down to help others climb up. Tom Perez
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I just want to say, don't be afraid, believe in yourself, whatever comes your way you have to experience it to really know what that is. So if you have too much fear inside you may let go of certain opportunities or chances, so trust in yourself and stick with it. Jisoo
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If you want something, work hard for it, go after it. I can't worry about all the 'no's, because I believe there's a yes, and I've been very fortunate to find those in my career and made the most of those opportunities. Mara Brock Akil
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You do things when the opportunities come along. I've had periods in my life when I've had a bundle of ideas come along, and I've had long dry spells. If I get an idea next week, I'll do something. If not, I won't do a damn thing. Warren Buffett
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If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd. Edward de Bono
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Life is short, youth is finite, and opportunities endless. Have you found the intersection of your passion and the potential for world-shaping positive impact? If you don't have a great idea of your own, there are plenty of great teams that need you - unknown startups and established teams in giant companies alike. Justin Rosenstein
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If we are paying attention to our lives, we'll recognise those defining moments. The challenge for so many of us is that we are so deep into daily distractions and 'being busy, busy' that we miss out on those moments and opportunities that - if jumped on - would get our careers and personal lives to a whole new level of wow. Robin S. Sharma
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“A person who never made a mistake
never tried anything new.”
– Albert Einstein
“If you can dream it, you can do it!”
– Walt Disney
“If you want something new,
you have to stop doing something old.”
– Peter Drucker
"I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me." ~ Cary Grant
"There's no point in being unhappy about growing older. Just think of the millions who have been denied the privilege." ~ Cary Grant
"My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can." ~ Cary Grant
“It’s not whether you get knocked down;
it’s whether you get up again.”
– Vince Lombardi
"Destiny is not necessarily what we get out of life, but rather, what we give." ~ Cary Grant
"Simplicity, to me, has always been the essence of good taste." ~ Cary Grant
"It is the law of life that if you are kind to someone you feel happy. If you arecruel you are unhappy. And if you hurt someone, you will be hurt back." ~ Cary Grant
"When people tell you how young you look, they are also telling you how old you are." ~ Cary Grant
"It takes 500 small details to add up to one favorable impression." ~ Cary Grant
"To succeed with the opposite sex, tell her you're impotent. She can't wait to disprove it." ~ Cary Grant
"We should all just smell well and enjoy ourselves more." ~ Cary Grant
"I began by acting like the person I wanted to be, and eventually I became that person." ~ Cary Grant
"Sometimes angels rush in where fools fear to tread." ~ Cary Grant
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot
"Do your job and demand your compensation - but in that order." ~ Cary Grant
"I am reminded of a piece of advice my father gave me regarding shoes. ...He said it is better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones. One pair made of fine leather could outlast four inferior pairs and, if well-cared-for, would continue to proclaim your good judgment and taste no matter how old they become." ~ Cary Grant
"Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant. Let me expand a bit. I sense that you may feel that I am free of problems. Let me assure you that I have the same anxieties and insecurities as anyone in this auditorium - maybe more." ~ Cary Grant
"All it takes are a few simple outfits. And there's one secret - The Simpler The Better" ~ Cary Grant
"Probably no greater honor can come to any man than the respect of his colleagues." ~ Cary Grant
"There must be something between us, even if it's only an ocean." ~ Cary Grant
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act;
the rest is merely tenacity.”
– Amelia Earhart
"One pretends to do something, or copy someone or some teacher, until it can be done confidently and easily in what becomes one's own style" ~ Cary Grant
"I was a self-centered bore. I was masochistic, and only thought I was happy. When I woke up and said, "there must be something wrong with me", I grew up. Because I never understood myself, how could I hope to understand anyone else? That's why I can truly say that now I can give a woman love for the first time in my life, because I can understand her." ~ Cary Grant
"Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one's own past failings." ~ Cary Grant
“The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
– Gary Player
"To write an autobiography, you've got to expose other people. I hope to get out of this world as gracefully as possible, without embarrassing anyone." ~ Cary Grant
"I really am a happy, amusing fellow at heart. Trouble is I seem the only one left." ~ Cary Grant
"There are only seven movie stars in the world whose name alone will induce American bankers to lend money for movie productions, and the only woman on the list is Ingrid Bergman." ~ Cary Grant
“You are never too old to set another
goal or dream a new dream.”
– C.S. Lewis
“Happiness is only real when shared.”
– Into the Wild
“The key to success is to focus on goals,
not obstacles.”
– Unknown
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass;
It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
– Vivian Greene
“In order to succeed,
we must first believe that we can.”
– Nikos Kazantzakis
“Success consists of going from
failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
– Winston Churchill
“Life isn’t about finding yourself;
life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw
“We can’t help everyone,
but everyone can help someone.”
– Ronald Reagan
“The future belongs to those who
believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
“You don’t have to be great to start,
but you have to start to be great.”
– Zig Ziglar
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"My father used to say, 'Let them see you and not the suit. That should be secondary.'" ~ Cary Grant
"Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops." ~ Cary Grant
"It's better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones." ~ Cary Grant
"If you want to be an actor, my advice is to learn your lines and don't bump into the other actors." ~ Cary Grant
"It
s important to know where youve come from so that you can know where you`re going. I probably chose my profession because I was seeking approval, adulation, admiration and affection." ~ Cary Grant"I improve on misquotation." ~ Cary Grant
"I may not have married for very sound reasons, but money was the least of them." ~ Cary Grant
"A shot of brandy can save your life, but a bottle of brandy can kill you." ~ Cary Grant
"I think that making love is the best form of exercise." ~ Cary Grant
"You know I have about the same interest in jewelry as I have in politics, horse racing, modern poetry, and women who need weird excitement – none." ~ Cary Grant
"I can't bear to hear a woman talk baby talk." ~ Cary Grant
"Dying's tough - but not as tough as comedy." ~ Cary Grant
"Divorce is a game played by lawyers." ~ Cary Grant
"I'm prepared. I have a gun and I know how to shoot, and whoever comes calling without an invitation will get it in the rear end." ~ Cary Grant
"I suppose you might call me the sophisticated type. I like to act with dialogue. Not with grunts." ~ Cary Grant
"I've often been accused by critics of being myself on-screen. But being oneself is more difficult than you'd suppose." ~ Cary Grant
"When I'm married I want to be single, and when I'm single I want to be married." ~ Cary Grant
"...and there I suddenly found my articulate self in a dazzling land of smiling, jostling people wearing and not wearing all sorts of costumes and doing all sorts of clever things. And that's when I knew! What other life could there be but that of an actor?" ~ Cary Grant
"Nature eventually has her own way, so perhaps the best procedure is to accept what old Mother Nature or God, if you will, dictates. Accept it and you'll get along better." ~ Cary Grant
"Everyone tells me I've had such an interesting life, but sometimes I think it's been nothing but stomach disturbances and self-concern." ~ Cary Grant
"I'm a fatheaded guy, full of pain. It tore me up not having you." ~ Cary Grant
"We have our factory, which is called a stage. We make a product, we color it, we title it and we ship it out in cans." ~ Cary Grant
"I improve in misquotation." ~ Cary Grant
measuring her hair
in the bathroom mirror
the lengthening night
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Beauty of the day, no clue who she is, but she was on my computer, LOL! #bbh #dailydook #photography
OH baby OH. !BBH !DOOK
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Lol. She's lovely. The best part is she mysteriously showed up on your computer. That has to be something 😁
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Yeah, incredible hé 😎
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Can $RUNE please go to $6 now. Would be really nice.
Aww. How many do you have?
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around 3800
Wow. I hope it pumps too. You will have a lot of USDT to do whatever you want 😍
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Just getting on my 12 h flight to Asia to start my trip. About to take off with 2h delay.
Bon voyage!
Have a safe flight :)
Thanks, looking forward to the food already. Just push back in like 10mins so data should probably be off at this point 😁
have a good trip. !BBH !PIZZA
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Ethereum is looking to achieve economic finality for its transactions in roughly 12 seconds.
Dash has deterministic (absolute) finality for transactions in just a couple of seconds on the legacy chain.
On our new Evolution chain, transactions take roughly 3 seconds to reach finality with our state of the art SBFT consensus. Light clients can also access that data with a state proof and a recovered threshold signature of any future block.
Dash is already ahead of the game. Few actually know about it yet. 🧬
Awesome :)
Here's the full post from Vitalik, there are some extra things like trying to lower the staking amount to 1 ETH that isn't comparable, but Dash basically solved all of these issues.
https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/10/14/futures1.html
Target setting, review and then putting efforts is good strategy to achieve the desired milestones. @cursephantom shared his progress on Hive.
Post link in comment.
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Bitcoin Bullish Price Action Is Triggered by Surging Trump Election Odds
#crypto #bitcoin #cent
#Dogecoin, the popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has recently surged by nearly 4% in value, with market enthusiasm bolstered by speculation around a possible listing on Grayscale Investments’ platform
#crypto #cent
I don't know what you're doing, but go open the champagne, Uptober is here, so have no fear!!!
#crypto #pump #bullrun #uptober
and down again...
Moving with the flow, no worries, just have fun while it goes up. ;)
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How about champagne and a steamy round of orgasms? Would that work too?
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With good morning worlds,
best regards and I hope you have a great day Tuesday the 15th.
The sun rises for all, I send you my sunshine.
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Thank you for sharing your sunshine with us. May your day bright and filled with beautiful things 😍
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With the recent rise of $HIVE relatively to the $BTC price, it is not normal that $LEO keeps dropping in value. LEO is getting dumped by some huge holders. I see no other explanation, especially with the buying pressure the Premium accounts create with their 10 HBD fee... And with subscriptions launched. It is just counterintuitive in my opinion!
with time, Leo will kick
Happy LPUD. I just powered up Leo to participate in LPUD and have taken my little steps for my growth. Have you done yours?
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Aww. This is great. Congrats. I am yet to do mine. Will do that soon. Let's keep filling in the bags.
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Good job brother! Keep participating!
World Liberty Financial Launches Public Sale for WLFI Token
#blog #news
#wlf #crypto
#cent
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Gained around 140 Substack subscribers and followers, about 20% of which are heavily engaged with my work! Sharing the process on my subscriber-only threads!
What is your substack about? :)
I share 80% of the same stuff as my long form here but lean a bit more into self development and self hacking
Impressive that you have an audience already. Have you been able to refer someone to inleo?
very dope. what do you do on substack?
it’s mostly the same as my blog here but I optimize it a bit more for the crowd there who generally seem to be younger.
My niche hasn’t been here for a few years so I am going out to find them and bring them here
very cool!
I hope you guys go check out my last post because I missed this big ass $BTC pump as I was writing it, lol...
Holy Grandfather!!!
the green looks so satisfying
#bitcoin #freecompliments
People want to live on crypto.
Every time I off-handedly mention that you can, or that I do, someone is ready to learn more and get started.
When it isn't a giant pain in the ass to do, tons of people will do it.
You heard it here first: we're making freedom money great.
Is it easier in some countries than others in your opinion? Or is it possible everywhere? :)
It should be possible anywhere, and of course theoretically it is since it's a decentralized currency that anyone anywhere can use.
Practically speaking, different companies/services are available in different countries, which make this a lot easier.
From my really quick head math, nearly 1 billion people around the world can feasibly spend Dash on ~50% or more of all their expenses.
In my experience best creativity comes from a sense of obsessiveness, but psychologically it is not a pleasant state to be in.
You are right. Obsession is frown up on. But no creative person came up with those mind blowing discoveries without being obsessed with their work. The world just have to make peace with that.
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I believe creativity comes from a desire to play. It's like play intentionally put into a container that can achieve some purpose, even if it's just making someone cry or making them think
The creativity that comes from a desire to play is a cleaner, purer form, but what I find that helps me immensely sometimes is transmuting some 'obsessive' excess energy, that doesn't just allow you 'to be' into something creative - then the creative process takes that excessive energy that otherwise might express itself in a more toxic way and makes it into something more positive, something physical, tangible or artsy.. but as I said, that is by no means a 'pleasant, easy or straight forward' way to create.
It sounds like it could be a form of alchemy. If it helps resolve the obsession, why is it unpleasant?
I guess it depends, it's not always unpleasant, but it's more often than not very taxing (which you mostly only notice after the fact).. that's where the obsessiveness component comes in - you end up 'losing yourself' in the flow and only notice what it actually required from you after the fact. But that depends on how 'huge or massive' energies one is working with..
ahhh I see now, that flow state!
I wonder if it feels addictive because it feels not that easily attained. Like maybe if we could turn it on at will, it would be easier to turn it off at will.
That’s awesome though! That’s channeling. Why don’t you share any long form posts at Hive? What are you creating?
Aso I saw you subscribed to me…thank youuuuuu!!!!! 💜 💚
#lpud
Today is LEO power-up day. I powered up 80.754 LEO.
Have you powered-up?
Check my latest post, link in comment below ⬇️
That is awesome
I just staked 151 $LEO
#freecompliments
Nicely done!
!BBH
@guurry123! @thebighigg likes your content! so I just sent 1 BBH to your account on behalf of @thebighigg. (3/50)
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https://inleo.io/@imfarhad/leo-power-up-lpud-15th-october-2024-ght
More often than not I end up having to do things I don't believe I'm capable of. Would not wish it upon anyone to so chronically not believe in oneself.
https://inleo.io/threads/view/khaleelkazi/re-leothreads-chxpbobg
Pets are also a part of our family and when they get sick they also need proper attention and care. @iamraincrystal also facing similar situation and shared about her cat.
check the comment for post link.
#freecompliments #bbh
post link
https://inleo.io/@iamraincrystal/alive-and-thriving-monday--worried-about-bon-oror-aatyr5-oror-slice-of-life
I'm just getting more notifications about the pump. How are your trades?
$BTC $HIVE $LEO
things are getting more and more interesting
#freecompliments
I don't have any trades. Do you?
Did you know after food, shelter & clothing, the next basic thing is sex? Subscribe to #onlysab today and access unlimited imaginary orgasms.
#freecompliments !DOOK
I found out today that I have been receiving some $LEO tokens weekly for having #lbi tokens. #cent #passiveincome
Do you know how this payment works? Is it daily or weekly?
#freecompliments
Hello @shiftrox
It is paid out weekly.
#freecompliments
I understand how it works! Thank you very much!
Okay, that's good.
Nice to see. It's not a big yield, but we are working on growing over time.
There is a weekly payout, and if you want daily yield, there is a LEO/LBI liquidity pool with a daily LEO payout also.
Link:
https://beeswap.dcity.io/pools/add?pool=LEO:LBI
Tagging @shiftrox also fyi
#lbi
Yeah, hopefully with time it will become big.
I will check out the LEO/LBI liquidity pool. But do I need to do another swap? Thanks for the information.
#freecompliments
Basically, to add to the liquidity pool, you need a matching amount of LEO - by value.
Currently, with your #lbi tokens, you would need 47.185 LEO to match your LBI. This amount will change whenever people make swaps using the pool.
A good way to learn about liquidity pools is to try them out with small amounts first.
It's LPUP! 🦁
I powered up 200 $LEO tokens. Have you powered up some $LEO? You still have some time. #lpud #cent
Congratulations friend, that is a very good amount to bet
Thanks so much friend. Hope you have done yours.
#freecompliments
👍
Happy LPUD To you my dear!!!.. 🥰🥰🥰🥰.
#freecompliments
Thanks so much, friend. 🧡 Hope you have done yours.
#freecompliments
Oh yes my dear 💜
Happy #LPUD @winanda , yes, I went an extra mile this time and had enough to buy 4K #Leo.
I have now 5K, not sure which level I will be into with that in Lion rankings :)
#lpud #powerupday #freecompliments
That's a good one.
I can't remember the rank for 5k LP. @luchyl, please can you help?
#freecompliments
That's a new born cub, I guess.
Wow! So what's the rank for 1000 LP? I see I am still in the womb of a Lioness, lol. Let me invite @tsunsica
@coolguy123 take a look at the thread above. 👆
This is the ranking
Thank you for the details @tsunsica, appreciate that and I will have a screenshot of that :)
Thanks so much, @tsunsica for sharing this here. I have bookmarked it.
Also, thanks @luchyl, take a look at Lion's ranking 👆.
Hi, @tsunsica,
This post has been voted on by @darkcloaks because you are an active member of the Darkcloaks gaming community.
Get started with Darkcloaks today, and follow us on Inleo for the latest updates.
Awesome!!! So nice of you @winanda :) Thank you.
Thanks so much, glad you initially asked because I also learned in the process.
#freecompliments
Thank you @luchyl for the info :)
Thank you @winanda for getting this info :) Appreciate that.
#freecompliments
You're most welcome. I'm glad to help. 🦁
Awesome!! thanks again and wishing you a great day ahead @winanda :)
#gm #freecompliments
You're most welcome. Thanks so much.
Good morning. Have a wonderful day. 🦁
#freecompliments
As the local government elections heat up things turn nasty as other candidates direct their hate to Ashleigh 1/3 #outreach #election
Hello fren good to see you are sharing your content on threads using an outreach threadstorm.
This is a great way to increase the reach of your content.
I share with you a tip that can help increase the visibility of the content and this is to have the 2nd and subsequent threads created as replied to the first thread.
stay positive and creative
#freecompliments
Did I not do that? Damn I thought I did
Her opposition use workplace photos in an attempt to slander her name based on LGBTIQ health issues which nurses do not care about your gender or beliefs as health is the primary focus 2/3
But it comes at a massive surprise once you see the motive explained in this article on #InLeo built on the #Hive blockchain 3/3
https://inleo.io/@melbourneswest/steady-progress-for-reelection-but-too-early-to-call-2de
“What we seek sometimes does not have a name, a definition, it is only the soul in an eternal search for something that fills it, that comforts it and that warms it by the cold immensity of the universe.”
#freecompliments #phrases
Solana TVL Breaks All-Time High, Approaching $12.3 Billion
#solana #crypto #cent
gm
getting started a little early today
Good morning my friend :)
Gm Nifty 🦁
#freecompliments
have a great one
Thanks so much.
Good morning!
Started your day with a coffee or?
Of course
Got #inleo Premium again this month :)
LFG!
Also delegated a little bit more to hivebasicincome, to get some more votes on my posts.
Since I was short $5 for the premium I got some of my WorldCoin that I got from the retina scanner and changed it to $HBD
Will try to do a market update video today.
#crypto #cryptocurrency
Thats the spirit
#threadstorm
1/ Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, says digital assets will be a global reality. Of course, he is not talking about public cryptocurrency and tokenization.
2/ Instead, he is looking at what he can control (and profit from). Blackrock is being positioned as a major player in the digital asset space, already opening up a number of products that are designed to sell into the market.
3/ This is something we discussed over the years, focusing upon what the industry needs to do. This was not done. Instead, it will be Wall Street stepping in and taking over.
4/ Here is where the focus upon green candles instead of building the infrastructure comes in. We are seeing the big players starting to take over.
https://inleo.io/@taskmaster4450/larry-fink-digital-assets-will-be-a-global-reality-3ye
Now days we are more relay on the allopathy.
@florakese shared a knowledgeable post on the Thyme plant and highlighted the medicine value of same.
Link in the comment..
#freecompliments #cent
here is the link to post
https://inleo.io/@florakese/medicinal-plants-thyme
No one think that the Bitcoin will be so much valuable one day and many sell at very cheap in the initial days. @dinodino shared story of guy who thrown the hard disk with bitcoin mined on same. Post link in comment.
#freecompliments
https://inleo.io/@dinodino/the-man-who-lost-hardrive-with-8000-bitcoins-stored-in-it-6am
Dragons existed a long time ago and today only the memory remains. But this time you can see one made on paper.
Post in the comments
https://inleo.io/hive-131131/@davidpena21/origami-version-fire-dragon-step
the main reason I get excited about $BTC pumping (aside from life changing wealth) is that it makes it easier to build Hive’s user base when the markets are up
Manage to power up some LEO before take off, thanks to someone mention it was the day, didn't realize that.
Nice timing! Glad you managed to power up some LEO before taking off.
#freecompliments #gf
Good evening. I slept more than 2 hours again in the afternoon. I think for some days, it's okay as I feel my body needs more rest. I have still had the whole night to stay active in the hive. I have no more plans except hiving. What about you?
#evening #rest #sleep #activity #cent
Click Click Dig
If I paid attention to this game being a clicker I wouldn't have gotten the Demo, but I spent a whole half hour on it since I downloaded it and I enjoyed most of that time. Installing now, though. I have more Demos to try out! #hivegaming #pgm #bbh
we may tap previous ATH by the end of the week! 🚀 $BTC
The way it is going we must be
#bitcoin #freecompliments
Wise saying from my Elders; "A man who brought home ant infested faggot should expect the visit of lizards.
Meaning that every action and inaction comes with consequences. Do you agree?
#askonleo
Guo’s associates- Huang Zhiyang and Dingkai Wang- are also accused of running crypto scams. They tricked victims through dating sites and online platforms. Many people were deceived into #investing into the scam
#crypto
DTX Exchange’s Revolutionary Multi-Asset Platform Drives $4.75M #Presale
#cent
#crypto
#writing