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NVIDIA may have just revolutionized computing forever with the launch of DIGITS, the world’s first personal AI supercomputer. By harnessing the power of GPU-accelerated deep learning—the same technology that drives top-tier high-performance computing (HPC) clusters—DIGITS shrinks massive supercomputing capabilities into a desktop-friendly system.

This compact yet powerful platform enables data scientists, researchers, and developers to rapidly train, test, and refine complex neural networks using NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art GPUs and software ecosystem. Built for deep learning, machine learning, and big data analytics, DIGITS seamlessly integrates tensor cores, parallel processing, and accelerated computing into a single, plug-and-play solution.

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ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot platform, can now directly edit code — if you’re on macOS, that is. The newest version of the ChatGPT app for macOS can take action to edit code in supported developer tools, including Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. Users can optionally turn on an auto-apply mode so ChatGPT can make edits without the need for additional clicks.

Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team can use the code editing feature as of Thursday by updating their macOS app. OpenAI says that code editing will roll out to Enterprise, Edu, and free users next week.

In a post on X, Alexander Embiricos, a member of OpenAI’s product staff working on desktop software, added that the ChatGPT app for Windows will get direct code editing “soon.”

Direct code editing builds on OpenAI’s work with apps ChatGPT capability, which the company launched in beta in November 2024. Work with apps allows the ChatGPT app for macOS to read code in a handful of dev-focused coding environments, minimizing the need to copy and paste code into ChatGPT.

With the ability to directly edit code, ChatGPT now competes more directly with popular AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. OpenAI reportedly has ambitions to launch a dedicated product to support software engineering in the months ahead.

AI coding assistants are becoming wildly popular, with the vast majority of respondents in GitHub’s latest poll saying that they’ve adopted AI tools in some form. Y Combinator partner Jared Friedman recently claimed a quarter of YC’s W25 startup batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI.

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This DIY project for puncture-proof tires is cheap and simple.

A craftsman has built his own airless bike tires using just PVC pipes, bolts, and nuts, proving that puncture-resistant technology isn’t just for big manufacturers.

While companies like Michelin have spent years developing airless tires for cars, this DIY version offers a cheap and effective way to make your bike flat-proof.

The design, featured in a YouTube video by The Q, eliminates the need for traditional air-filled tires, reducing the risk of punctures and making it an eco-friendly alternative to rubber tubes.

Learn how to do it yourself.

US-based craftsman ‘the Q’ demonstrates his cheap and simple airless bike tire construction, made only of PVC pipes, bolts, and nuts.

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Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source.

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, say their solar-powered reactor could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemical and pharmaceutical products we rely on. It could also be used to generate fuel in remote or off-grid locations.

Unlike most carbon capture technologies, the reactor developed by the Cambridge researchers does not require fossil-fuel-based power, or the transport and storage of carbon dioxide, but instead converts atmospheric CO2 into something useful using sunlight. The results are reported in the journal Nature Energy.

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A previously undocumented polyglot malware is being deployed in attacks against aviation, satellite communication, and critical transportation organizations in the United Arab Emirates.

The malware delivers a backdoor called Sosano, which establishes persistence on the infected devices and allows the attackers to execute commands remotely.

The activity was discovered by Proofpoint in October 2024, which states that the attacks are linked to a threat actor named ‘UNK_CraftyCamel.’ While the campaign is still small, the researchers report that it is still advanced and dangerous to targeted companies.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beep beep — Uber rideshare users can now book a driverless ride around Austin, as the ridehailing company officially launches its partnership with Waymo.

Waymo and Uber announced in September the planned collaboration between the two companies, with rollouts poised in both Austin and Atlanta in 2025. Beginning Tuesday, Uber users can match with one of Waymo’s Jaguar I-PACE vehicles while booking an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric vehicle.

“Starting today, Austin riders can be matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle on the Uber app, making their next trip even more special,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in the announcement. “With Waymo’s technology and Uber’s proven platform, we’re excited to introduce our customers to a future of transportation that is increasingly electric and autonomous.”

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This is automating labor in an entirely new way.

Chinese robotics company UBTech has received over 500 orders for its new industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S1.

The Walker S1, officially launched this week, is already operating in factories, including those of BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer. This robot works alongside unmanned logistic vehicles and smart manufacturing systems, making it one of the first in the world to automate large-scale operations to this extent.

China’s manufacturing sector has faced a growing labor shortage, with a projected gap of 30 million workers by 2025. UBTech aims to reduce human labor in automated factories from 30% to 10% by using robots like the Walker S1, focusing human efforts on high-level tasks such as tool management and collaboration. “The idea is to replace around 20% of the workload with humanoid robots,” said UBTech’s chief brand officer Tan Min, highlighting the need for automation as vocational training programs struggle to meet the demand for skilled workers, while younger graduates increasingly avoid blue-collar jobs.

S partnerships with industry giants like BYD, FAW-Volkswagen, and Foxconn highlight the robot’s broad applications in manufacturing, logistics, and electronics. As labor shortages and safety concerns grow, UBTech’s innovative humanoid robots offer a glimpse into the future of automated factories, promising to transform not only automotive production but also other sectors through large-scale automation. ” + learn more https://www.ubtrobot.com/en/humanoid/products/WalkerS1

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A Shenzhen-based humanoid robot maker said it has deployed “dozens of robots” in an electric vehicle (EV) factory where they work together on complicated tasks, offering a peek into the future of Made-in-China tech as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies are applied to empower manufacturing.

Hong Kong-listed UBTech Robotics said on Monday that it has completed a test to deploy dozens of its Walker S1 robots in the Zeekr EV factory in the Chinese port city of Ningbo for “multitask” and “multi site” operations.

According to photos and videos provided by UBTech, the human-shaped robots work as a team to complete tasks such as lifting heavy boxes and handling soft materials.

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Meta has unveiled the next iteration of its sensor-packed research eyewear, the Aria Gen 2. This latest model follows the initial version introduced in 2020. The original glasses came equipped with a variety of sensors but lacked a display, and were not designed as either a prototype or a consumer product. Instead, they were exclusively meant for research to explore the types of data that future augmented reality (AR) glasses would need to gather from their surroundings to provide valuable functionality.

In their Project Aria initiative, Meta explored collecting egocentric data—information from the viewpoint of the user—to help train artificial intelligence systems. These systems could eventually comprehend the user’s environment and offer contextually appropriate support in daily activities. Notably, like its predecessor, the newly announced Aria Gen 2 does not feature a display.

Meta has highlighted several advancements in Aria Gen 2 compared to the first generation:

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