The Daily Index — Tuesday, May 28, 2024 · TLDR Index

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APPLE SIGNS DEAL WITH OPENAI FOR IOS, STILL WANTS GOOGLE AS AN 'OPTION'

Apple and OpenAI have signed a deal to provide chatbot functionality in iOS 18. The deal will be a component of Apple's WWDC event in June. It will allow Apple to continue working on its own chatbot, like how it previously offered Google Maps before launching Apple Maps. Apple is still working on a deal with Google to offer Gemini as an option.

androidauthority.com · 1 min

TLDR AI

XAI SERIES B FUNDING ROUND

xAI has announced a $6 billion Series B funding round led by top investors to advance its AI systems, including the Grok-1 models with enhanced capabilities. The funding will fuel product go-to-market strategies, infrastructure, and R&D.

x.ai · 2 min

TLDR Web Dev

IMPLEMENTING REACT-LIKE COMPOSITION USING GO'S HTML/TEMPLATE

This article presents a way to implement React-like component-based frontend development in Go using the standard library. Its approach defines components using the define function, composes them using templates, and manages state using URL query parameters.

sheshbabu.com · 8 min

TLDR Crypto

VANGUARD FILES FOR SPECIALIZED FUNDS TRUST, DEFINES DIFFERENT CRYPTO ASSET TYPES

Vanguard's Specialized Funds Trust registration statement defines various types of crypto assets. It labels digital currencies as assets that are a store of value, medium of exchange, or unit of account that is blockchain-based and not issued by a central authority. A digital security token invokes some type of ownership over a separate asset. A digital utility token derives value from providing access to a particular product or network.

threadreaderapp.com · 2 min

TLDR Product

DISENTANGLING THE THREE LANGUAGES: CUSTOMERS, PRODUCT, AND THE BUSINESS

To align customer desires, product features, and business goals, it's essential to recognize that each operates in distinct "languages" and then translate effectively between these perspectives. Customers speak in terms of personal needs and pains, product teams focus on technical execution and user stories, and business leaders prioritize financial metrics and growth strategies.

longform.asmartbear.com · 7 min

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ELON MUSK'S XAI RAISES $6 BILLION TO FUND ITS RACE AGAINST CHATGPT AND ALL THE REST

xAI has announced raising $6 billion in funding to help bring the startup's first products to market, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate the research and development of future technologies. The funding comes from several sources, including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Saudi Arabian Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. Elon Musk plans to launch xAI's new data center by the fall of 2025. Musk has said he would prefer to build products outside of Tesla when it comes to AI and robotics unless he gets more control.

theverge.com · 2 min

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SCIENTISTS FOUND A PARADOX IN EVOLUTION — AND IT MAY BECOME THE NEXT RULE OF BIOLOGY

Scientists from the University of Southern California have proposed a new rule for biology called Selectively Advantageous Instability (SAI). SAI explores how instability can actually benefit a cell or organism. Instability allows for greater genetic diversity, which can make organisms more adaptable. A shorter cell component lifespan can actually help promote cell health. Understanding the process could aid in the exploration of the biological processes behind disease and aging.

popularmechanics.com · 3 min

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LOOKING GLASS DEBUTS 16-INCH OLED AND 32-INCH ‘HOLOGRAPHIC' SPATIAL DISPLAYS

Looking Glass has introduced a 32-inch spatial display and a 16-inch OLED variant designed to enable group 3D visualization without the need for headsets. The displays can assist in the development and presentation of interactive 3D digital images, videos, and applications in real time. They support a range of software through plugins for Unity, Unreal, Blender, and WebXR. Looking Glass provides a 3D model importer and an SDK for developing custom 3D/holographic content. The new displays are thin and designed to be easily installed anywhere.

petapixel.com · 2 min

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OLD DOGS, NEW CSS TRICKS

While a lot of new CSS features have shipped in the last few years, actual usage is still low. When learning new things, it's important not to get overwhelmed. Don't try to refactor an entire codebase all at once - pick achievable goals. While you don't have to use the latest and greatest new CSS features, it's worth knowing which specific problems these new techniques can solve so you can decide whether they're a good fit for your project.

mxb.dev · 10 min