Snap's Large AR Spectacles, CATL's Million-Mile Battery, and 'Third State' Beyond Life and Death
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Snap's new fifth generation Spectacles. These AR glasses boast impressive hardware improvements, including a larger field of view, powerful processors, and a custom operating system. Snap's developer-focused approach aims to foster a robust ecosystem of AR applications before targeting consumers. While the Spectacles have received praise for their technological advancements, c...
19 Sep 20248min
Slack Debuts AI Agents, Lucid's Affordable Electric SUV, and Bitcoin's 66-bit Puzzle Solved
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest developments in AI and electric vehicles. First, we explore how Slack is transforming into a "work operating system" by integrating AI agents from partners like Salesforce and Adobe, aiming to streamline workflows and boost productivity. However, concerns about user privacy and potential AI misuse remain as these powerful tools are embedded into daily workflows. Next, we discuss L...
18 Sep 20246min
Apple's AirPods Redefine Hearing Aids, Starlink Dominates the Sky, and Gen Z's Typing Troubles
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the surprising challenges faced by Generation Z when it comes to keyboard typing skills. Despite being digital natives, data shows a dramatic decline in typing proficiency among younger generations, with many struggling to keep up with the demands of academic and professional settings. We discuss the factors contributing to this trend and the efforts being made to address the skills gap. Next, ...
17 Sep 20247min
Ig Nobel Prizes, Greenland's 9-Day Tsunami, and AI Chain-of-Thought Prompting
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with the 2024 Ig Nobel Prizes, celebrating unconventional scientific achievements that make people laugh, then think. From researchers discovering mammals can breathe through their anuses to a team flipping coins over 350,000 times to study probability, these quirky studies often reveal deeper scientific truths. Next, we investigate a new paper detailing a massive landslide in Greenland's remo...
16 Sep 20247min
Roblox Builds AI World Model and Japan's Zeta-Class Supercomputer
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with Roblox's new AI tool that allows creators to generate entire 3D environments using simple text prompts, potentially transforming the landscape of user-generated content on the popular gaming platform. We delve into how this technology works, its implications for game developers, and what it means for the future of creativity on Roblox. We then examine Japan's ambitious plan to develo...
12 Sep 20247min
Neuralink's First Patient Update and SpaceX's Starship Targets Mars 2026
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this Elon Musk-centric episode of "Discover Daily," we explore developments at two of his companies: Neuralink and SpaceX. First, we delve into the progress of Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first human patient, who received his brain implant in January 2024. Arbaugh is now using the device to learn French and Japanese, relearn mathematics, and even explore creative writing. However, the journey hasn't been without challenges, as the impl...
11 Sep 20247min
Apple iPhone event, AI Spots Fake Science Articles, and Nuclear Clocks Surpass Atomic Accuracy
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we start with Apple's "Glowtime" event, unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup featuring Apple Intelligence AI capabilities, improved cameras, and the new A18 chip. The event also introduced updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods, showcasing Apple's significant entry into the AI space. Next, we explore a new AI-based tool called xFakeSci, developed to combat the growing issue of fake scientific ar...
10 Sep 20249min
AI Tutor Doubles Engagement, Food Dye Makes Skin Transparent, and DeepMind's AlphaProteo
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with a recent study from Harvard, where researchers found that students using an AI tutor in a physics course showed substantially higher engagement and motivation than those in conventional classrooms. The AI tutor offered personalized learning experiences, adapting to each student's unique needs and pace. Our next story finds a medical use for FD&C Yellow No. 5, the common f...
9 Sep 20248min
