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TWO AI AGENTS ON A PHONE CALL REALIZE THEY'RE BOTH AI AND SWITCH TO A SUPERIOR AUDIO SIGNAL GGWAVE (1 MINUTE VIDEO)

GibberLink mode allows the two AI agents to communicate much more efficiently as they use audio codes instead of words.

GURMAN: FOLDABLE IPHONE AND ‘ANOTHER NEW IPHONE DESIGN' COMING IN 2026

There aren't any details on the second new design, but the rumors seem to support recent teases from CEO Tim Cook and hardware chief John Temus that Apple's iPhone roadmap is more ambitious than ever.

FAST CASH VS. SLOW EQUITY

Cash businesses print money, often immediately, but may have limited long-term value, while equity businesses are more like planting a tree - it takes considerably longer to replace your salary, but once you do, those earnings are more durable and the business often has some value of its own.

A NEW GENERATION OF AIS: CLAUDE 3.7 AND GROK 3

The new generation of AI models are smarter and the jump in capabilities is striking, particularly in how they handle complex tasks, math, and code.

WE DON'T NEED STARTUPS, WE NEED DIGITAL-MITTELSTAND

Germany's Mittelstands are small to medium-sized enterprises that typically have a laser-sharp focus on a single niche in which they excel, making them exceptionally resilient and stable.

THOUGHTS ON SABBATICAL

Taking a sabbatical allows you to evaluate what's coming next in life.

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CLAUDE 3.7 SONNET AND CLAUDE CODE

Claude 3.7 Sonnet is Anthropic's latest hybrid reasoning model. It delivers enhanced real-world coding capabilities with options for instant responses or extended, step-by-step thinking. The model supports API integration and offers fine-grained control over processing time, maintaining competitive pricing across various platforms.

META AI EXPANDS TO THE MIDDLE EAST

Meta AI is now available in Arabic across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger in 10 MENA countries. Users can access text and image generation, animation, and soon, multimodal tools like dubbing for Reels, AI image editing, and 'Imagine Me'.

APPLE'S $500B US INVESTMENT

Apple plans to invest $500 billion in U.S. manufacturing, engineering, and education over the next four years. Key projects include an AI server facility in Houston, expanding the Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion, and opening a training academy in Michigan. The focus will be on strengthening AI infrastructure and reducing reliance on overseas production.

CAST4 SINGLE IMAGE TO 3D SCENE

Creating a full 3D scene from a single RGB image is challenging. This method proposes an algorithm that gets robust estimates for indoor scenes by using a fairly complicated stream of estimation and semantic guessing.

LIGHT THINKER

This work aims to compress really verbose reasoning traces into smaller and more compact representations to save context space while still being effective at steering the model.

UNCERTAINTY IN NEURAL NETWORKS

DeepMind researchers propose Delta Variances, a family of algorithms designed to efficiently estimate epistemic uncertainty in large neural networks.

DEEPSEEK FLASHMLA

DeepSeek is doing a week of open sourcing some of its internal infrastructure. This great kernel for MLA is the first release.

MIXTURE OF BLOCK ATTENTION FOR LONG CONTEXT LLMS

Moonshot has a great algorithm that is comparable to NSA in that it enables long context language modeling more effectively.

SEQUENTIAL RECOMMENDATIONS WITH LLM-SREC

LLM-SRec improves recommendation systems by integrating sequential user behavior into LLMs without requiring fine-tuning, setting a new state-of-the-art in recommendation accuracy.

ADVANCING GAME IDEATION WITH MUSE: THE FIRST WORLD AND HUMAN ACTION MODEL (WHAM)

Microsoft Research has introduced "Muse," an AI model capable of generating video game visuals and gameplay sequences. Developed with Xbox Game Studios' Ninja Theory, Muse was trained on extensive gameplay data and is now open-sourced. The WHAM Demonstrator enables interaction with the model, highlighting its potential for new creative uses in game development.

PLACE RECOGNITION FOR MOBILE ROBOTS

Text4VPR bridges vision and language for mobile robots by enabling place recognition through textual descriptions alone.

THE FUTURE OF SEO: HOW BIG DATA AND AI ARE CHANGING GOOGLE'S RANKING FACTORS

AI and big data are transforming SEO by prioritizing quality and relevance over traditional tactics like keyword stuffing. Key Google AI algorithms, including RankBrain, BERT, and MUM, focus on understanding user intent and engagement signals. Businesses must now adopt data-driven, user-focused SEO strategies, leveraging AI tools and predictive analytics to stay competitive.

PATLYTICS RAISES $14M FOR AI-DRIVEN PATENT ANALYTICS

New York-based Patlytics has developed an AI-powered platform for streamlining patent workflows, including discovery, analytics, prosecution, and litigation.

NVIDIA HELPS LAUNCH AI PLATFORM FOR TEACHING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Nvidia's Signs is an AI platform that aids American Sign Language learning and the development of ASL-based applications.

XAI'S GROK 3 IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO EVERYONE 'FOR A SHORT TIME'

xAI has made its latest LLM, Grok 3, available for free on X temporarily, offering new "Think" and "DeepSearch" options.

CRYPTO ETPS SEE $508M OUTFLOW AS BITCOIN SELL-OFF CONTINUES

Crypto ETPs saw $508M in outflows last week, with BTC ETFs losing $571M while XRP funds gained $38M, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid economic uncertainty. BlackRock's iShares ETFs recorded $22M in losses, while European markets, led by Germany and Switzerland, continued to see inflows.

BYBIT SEES OVER $4 BILLION ‘BANK RUN' AFTER CRYPTO'S BIGGEST HACK

Bybit's $1.5 billion ETH hack by North Korea's Lazarus Group triggered an additional $4 billion in user withdrawals. The situation was complicated by Safe's decision to temporarily shut down its smart wallet functionality, which trapped $3 billion of Bybit's USDT reserves and forced the exchange to develop custom software to access the funds and process withdrawals. CEO Ben Zhou revealed the exchange has engaged with authorities and blockchain analysis firms while exploring various recovery options.

UMA AND POLYMARKET ARE BUILDING A NEXT-GEN PREDICTION MARKET ORACLE USING EIGENLAYER

UMA has announced a collaboration with Polymarket and EigenLayer to create a prediction market oracle designed to address the growing complexity and scale of decentralized prediction markets. The initiative plans to implement the use of multiple tokens for dispute resolution, dynamic bonding systems, and enhanced security against bribery attacks. It will also explore AI agent integrations for improved scalability. This development builds on UMA's existing optimistic oracle, which secures Polymarket and over $1 billion in value.

HALLIDAY: THE FIRST AGENTIC WORKFLOW PROTOCOL

Halliday allows developers to create blockchain applications through high-level workflows with built-in guardrails for AI integration, eliminating the need for smart contract development. It aims to reduce development cycles from 6-12 months to hours by handling protocol integrations, multi-chain execution, and infrastructure requirements out-of-the-box. Halliday is targeted at applications like subscription products, liquidity aggregators, and treasury management systems, and addresses the challenges of safely operationalizing AI in blockchain environments.

OPEN-SOURCING GASFLOW

GasFlow, an open-source system for predicting optimal Ethereum priority fees, has been released. It utilizes a RandomForest-based ML model trained on mempool and historical gas data to estimate fees based on real-time network conditions. The project, including the ML model and data pipeline, is fully open-source and available on GitHub.

SONIC PLAYBOOK

This article is a deep dive into Sonic (formerly Fantom) and its role in the DeFi Flywheel ecosystem, explaining its ve(3,3) tokenomics model, risks, and potential investment opportunities. It also highlights key projects within the Sonic ecosystem, outlines tokenomics changes, and details how users can participate in the airdrop and DeFi incentives.

INFINI HACKED

Infini lost $49.5 million after its founder, Christian, transferred contract authority to a rogue developer who exploited admin privileges to drain funds. The attacker converted USDC to DAI and ETH, evading detection, while Christian pledged personal funds to cover losses and offered a 20% bounty for the stolen assets. The incident highlights the critical need for stronger access controls and security practices in DeFi, as blind trust in anonymous developers continues to pose significant risks.

ARC: REVOLUTIONIZING AI LAUNCHPADS WITH RIG FRAMEWORK AND FAIR TOKEN LAUNCHES

Arc is an AI launchpad that revolutionizes fair token launches with its RIG framework, an open-source Rust library that simplifies AI application development. Its flagship platform, Arc Forge, integrates Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker (DLMM) for stable launches, as seen with the $ASKJ token launch, despite initial technical challenges. With strong community support, strategic partnerships, and $ARC's utility in governance and staking, Arc is poised to lead the AI ecosystem, offering developers and users a robust platform for innovation and fair participation.

BYBIT ALLEGEDLY CLOSES ETH GAP

Bybit has nearly closed the gap after obtaining ~446,870 ETH ($1.23B) through loans, whale deposits, and purchases, with a new audited proof-of-reserves report set to confirm full 1:1 asset backing.

RABBY SAFE INTEGRATION AFFECTED

Rabby's Safe integration has been temporarily affected because Safe has paused certain functionalities due to the recent Bybit hack.

BYBIT HACKS LINKED TO SOLANA MEMECOINS

ZachXBT's investigation links the Bybit hacker to a Solana memecoin operation.

EIGENLAYER HACKATHON PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

The ETHGlobal Agentic Hackathon's 78 EigenLayer submissions included AI-powered social impact verification using smart glasses, autonomous legal case analysis, secure key management for agents, and decentralized validation systems for AI-generated content.

THE FUNDING: ARE MEMECOINS HERE TO STAY? CRYPTO VCS WEIGH IN

Despite the LIBRA memecoin scandal wiping out billions of dollars and sparking legal concerns, most VCs believe memecoins will persist because of their high-risk, high-reward appeal.

HERE'S THE COMPLETE IPHONE 17 LINE-UP ACCORDING TO THREE HIGH-PROFILE LEAKERS

Three major leakers—Majin Bu, Fixed Focus Digital, and iIce Universe—have backed the same CAD drawing of the iPhone 17 lineup, which reveals three distinct camera layouts for the base, Air, and Pro models. While not an exact visual representation, the drawing highlights external element placements, hinting at a more complex camera design.

GREEN PARTY'S CONTROVERSIAL NEW LOGO DESIGN HITS THE SPOT

Simple yet highly adaptable, the Green Party of Canada's new green dot logo symbolizes the planet and a circular economy. It seamlessly integrates into various brand icons representing key priorities like climate action and affordable housing. This minimalistic approach effectively reinforces the party's identity.

BRIGHTLYLOOP LAUNCHES THE FIRST AI-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE FOR SCALABLE, INCLUSIVE DESIGN

BrightlyLoop, a women-owned AI marketplace, has launched an innovative platform to simplify UX, accessibility, and localization, helping businesses save millions by reducing reliance on costly consultants. Through its flagship tool, Brightly HeuristIQs, developed in partnership with George Mason University, businesses receive instant, culturally-adapted UX recommendations for efficient global expansion.

DESIGNERS MUST GET BETTER AT UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS

Designers must embrace difficult conversations to overcome industry challenges like sustainability, technological disruption, and diversity. By fostering curiosity, empathy, and the courage to ask uncomfortable questions, the design community can move beyond complacency. Avoiding these conversations only hinders progress and deepens existing issues.

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION DESIGN: SECURITY MEETS USABILITY IN UI/UX DESIGN

MFA (multi-factor authentication) enhances security while maintaining usability. This article explores various authentication methods, including passwords, 2FA, OTPs, biometrics, and passkeys. It provides best practices for designing secure, user-friendly authentication experiences, such as enforcing strong passwords, limiting login attempts, and educating users about security measures to improve overall UX.

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THROUGH AI-ASSISTED USABILITY TESTING: REALITY OR FICTION?

Unmoderated usability testing allows participants to complete tests independently, offering flexibility and broader reach. However, it lacks real-time moderator interaction. AI-driven follow-up questions aim to bridge this gap, but research shows limitations in generating informative, non-repetitive queries. While AI enhances qualitative insights, it risks frustrating participants with redundant or irrelevant prompts.

PIXELATED CENSOR (FIGMA PLUGIN)

A simple Figma plugin that pixelates parts of designs to help designers hide sensitive information, redact text or images, or comply with NDAs.

VISUALIZE ANYTHING USING 3D AND AI

Storyblocker utilizes a novel 3D-based solution to allow anyone to visualize their story anytime and anywhere. Take your idea from concept to final production utilizing AI and augmented reality technology.

ACCESSIBLE COLOR PALETTE GENERATOR

Inspired by Radix UI's custom color palette tool, this color generation tool automates the creation of accessible enterprise UI color palettes.

DESIGNING A SCALABLE AND ACCESSIBLE COLOR SYSTEM FOR YOUR DESIGN SYSTEM

A well-structured color system ensures consistency, scalability, and accessibility in design by using defined color scales, tokens, and best practices. Designers can create cohesive interfaces that work seamlessly across products and platforms by organizing colors into predictable shades and naming conventions.