The Daily Bulletin 2024-08-06-06-15-41 – beta edition

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Embrace Innovation at Work 2024-08-06-06-15-22 – beta edition

Good morning, visionary leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs! 🌅 Today, as we celebrate Innovation at Work

Lead Every Day

Great leaders turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s innovations—persevere, envision, and elevate. 🚀🔥

Tech & Business - Selective News..

Explore the forefront of innovation with our curated news sections, where each category – Business, AI, Technologies, Innovations, and Ideas – is a gateway to the latest industry insights and trends. Our summaries provide a glimpse into the articles, guiding you to in-depth discussions from trusted external sources.

Prime Selections

CLP: HK’s Clean Energy Future Will Be Mostly Nuclear
August 06, 2024 | bloomberg
T.K. Chiang, CEO at CLP, discusses how nuclear power will play the largest role in decarbonizing Hong Kong’s energy sector. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on “Bloomberg: The Asia Trade”. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Safari’s new ‘Distraction Control’ feature lets you hide annoying cookie pop-ups
August 05, 2024 | verge
.Apple is adding a new feature to Safari called “Distraction Control” that lets you remove distracting things like cookie preference pop-ups while you’re browsing, ..MacRumors. reports.. The new feature is available with the fifth iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas that launched on Monday.. .You can get an idea of how Distraction Control works thanks to .a video from .MacRumors… From a menu, you can choose an option to “Hide Distracting Items” and then select items you want to hide from the page you’re looking at. When items are hidden, they dissipate away with a very slick animation.. …. .In a pop-up shown in the video, Apple notes that “hiding distracting items will not permanently remove ads and other content that updates…. . .Continue reading…. .
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The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces an Uncertain Future
August 05, 2024 | wired
While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill—which critics say would keep young people from accessing vital information on topics like sexual health—to the floor for a vote.
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Is an Emergency Federal Reserve Rate Cut Needed?
August 06, 2024 | bloomberg
Zhikai Chen, head of Asian and global emerging-market equities at BNP Paribas Asset Management, talks about the route in markets in the region and around the globe, his views on technology stocks, and Federal Reserve policy. He speaks on “Bloomberg: The China Show.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Oil Climbs From Seven-Month Low as Equities Claw Back Losses
August 05, 2024 | bloomberg
Oil advanced from a seven-month low as equities rebounded and the halting of production from Libya’s biggest field refocused attention on the Middle East.
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US Stock Futures Bounce Back After Three-Day Global Selloff
August 06, 2024 | bloomberg
US stock futures rose, as dip buyers emerged after global equities witnessed a three-day selloff amid concerns of a possible slowdown in the world’s largest economy and extreme valuations in the technology sector.
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Innovations & Ideas

Emerging Technologies & Future Trends

What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
August 05, 2024 | wired
If you’re confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don’t worry. We’ve got you (and your color gamut) covered.
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‘You are a helpful mail assistant,’ and other Apple Intelligence instructions
August 05, 2024 | verge
.Apple’s latest developer betas .launched last week. with a handful of the generative AI features that were announced .at WWDC. and are headed to your iPhones, iPads, and Macs over the next several months. On Apple’s computers, however, you can actually read the instructions programmed into the model supporting some of those Apple Intelligence features. . .They show up as prompts that precede anything you say to a chatbot by default, and we’ve seen them uncovered for AI tools like .Microsoft Bing. and .DALL-E. before. Now a member of the macOS 15.1 beta subreddit posted that they’d .discovered the files containing those backend prompts.. You can’t alter any of the files, but they do give an early hint at how the sausage is made.. . . .In the…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Digital & Business Transformation

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco
August 05, 2024 | wired
The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter.
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Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs
August 05, 2024 | wired
The video-conferencing app is trying to create an “everything workplace” app in a crowded market.
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Safari’s new ‘Distraction Control’ feature lets you hide annoying cookie pop-ups
August 05, 2024 | verge
.Apple is adding a new feature to Safari called “Distraction Control” that lets you remove distracting things like cookie preference pop-ups while you’re browsing, ..MacRumors. reports.. The new feature is available with the fifth iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas that launched on Monday.. .You can get an idea of how Distraction Control works thanks to .a video from .MacRumors… From a menu, you can choose an option to “Hide Distracting Items” and then select items you want to hide from the page you’re looking at. When items are hidden, they dissipate away with a very slick animation.. …. .In a pop-up shown in the video, Apple notes that “hiding distracting items will not permanently remove ads and other content that updates…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Sustainable Solutions

Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
August 05, 2024 | wired
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers.
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Financial Insights & Fintech

Is an Emergency Federal Reserve Rate Cut Needed?
August 06, 2024 | bloomberg
Zhikai Chen, head of Asian and global emerging-market equities at BNP Paribas Asset Management, talks about the route in markets in the region and around the globe, his views on technology stocks, and Federal Reserve policy. He speaks on “Bloomberg: The China Show.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Read more
Oil Climbs From Seven-Month Low as Equities Claw Back Losses
August 05, 2024 | bloomberg
Oil advanced from a seven-month low as equities rebounded and the halting of production from Libya’s biggest field refocused attention on the Middle East.
Read more
Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules
August 05, 2024 | wired
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized.
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Tech-Enabled Lifestyle

The Verge’s 2024 back-to-school gift guide
August 05, 2024 | verge
.Equipping a student for school, especially campus life, takes more than some composition books and a few No. 2 pencils.. . .Continue reading…. .
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Trump appeared on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, then things got weird
August 05, 2024 | verge
.Donald Trump’s presidential campaign took an interesting detour today as the former president appeared .in a livestream. hosted by streamer Adin Ross. The livestream was hosted on Kick and, at its peak, had over 580,000 viewers. . .Ross is a streamer .known for courting controversy.. At the height of his popularity on Twitch, he accumulated over 7 million followers. He’s hosted influencer Andrew Tate, who is currently facing charges in Romania .for rape and human trafficking.. He was repeatedly banned from Twitch for using racial slurs, before being permanently banned last year after featuring a chat stream where users spammed racial and antisemitic slurs. Ross migrated to the alternative streaming site Kick, where continued his antics which…. . .Continue reading…. .
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The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 has returned to its Prime Day low
August 05, 2024 | verge
.It’s possible Apple .may release a slew of new wearables. in the fall, but until then, the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 remains the most capable smartwatch in Apple’s arsenal. It’s also the most expensive at $799, but right now, you can pick it up at .Amazon. with an .Ocean Band., an .Alpine Loop., or a .Trail Loop. for $699.99 ($99 off). That’s not its lowest price to date — we’ve seen it fall to $642 in select configurations before — but the Ocean Band model rarely dips below $719, unlike the others.. …… .Powered by Apple’s S9 SiP processor and second-gen ultra wideband chip, the Apple Ultra 2 allows for onboard Siri processing and Apple’s new .double tap feature., which lets you control the watch by tapping your index fingers and thumb together twice….. . .Continue reading…. .
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All Stories

25 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Your Life (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
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East Africa Endures Heavy Rains, Severe Floods
Across vast sections of East Africa, the region braces for more heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March. Bloomberg News’ Jennifer Zabasajja discusses with Joumanna Bercetche on on Horizons Daybreak: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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State Street CEO on Dubai Office Reopening
Yie-Hsin Hung, State Street Global Advisors CEO, discusses reopening Dubai offices and Fed rate cuts. She speaks with Joumanna Bercetche and Jennifer Zabasajja on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Kettlewell: Higher for Longer Still in Play
Oliver Kettlewell, FAB Asset Management, Executive Director, Fixed Income, discusses possible Fed cuts, Japan equities and fixed incomes. He speaks with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Riyadh Air Set to Begin Commercial Operations
Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO, discusses the airlines plan to commence service in 2025 and quickly expand it destinations. He speaks exclusively with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Ethereum’s Cofounder Says SEC Is ‘Gaslighting’ Everyone About Crypto
Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.
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Vodafone Pro II Ultra Hub Review: Wi-Fi 6E With 4G Backup
ISP-supplied routers are improving as Vodafone offers the Wi-Fi 6E Ultra Hub with backup mobile network service in the UK.
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How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
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Xiaomi Watch S3 Review: Quirky Customization
With swappable bezels and plenty of stamina, Xiaomi’s barebones smartwatch is a bargain.
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Sony CRE-E10 Review: Well-Rounded Hearing Aids
Sony’s CRE-E10 hearing aids offer long battery life, high-quality audio, and an earbud-like design.
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As Elon Musk Abandons the $25K Tesla, This EV Costs Just $4,400
Meet the Zhidou Rainbow—it costs less than an ebike and is capable of completing the average US daily commute with charge to spare.
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Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not
We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even as these apps get a fresh boost from AI, they can still lead to some awkward moments.
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An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to far-off moons and planets.
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Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment
.For the first time since a 2013 stroke left country singer Randy Travis unable to speak or sing properly, he has released a new song. He didn’t sing it, though; instead, the vocals were created with AI software and a surrogate singer.. .The song, called “Where That Came From,” is every bit the kind of folksy, sentimental tune I came to love as a kid when Travis was at the height of his fame. The producers created it by training an unnamed AI model, starting with 42 of his vocal-isolated recordings. Then, under the supervision of Travis and his .career-long producer Kyle Lehning., fellow country singer James DuPre laid down the vocals to be transformed into Travis’ by AI. . …. .Besides being on YouTube, the song is on other streaming platforms…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Bluesky confirms Jack Dorsey is no longer on its board
.Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped start. In .two posts today., Bluesky thanked Dorsey while confirming his departure and adding that it’s searching for a new board member “who shares our commitment to building a social network that puts people in control of their experience.”. .The posts come a day after an X user asked Dorsey if he was still on the company’s board, and .Dorsey responded., without further elaboration, “no.” As ..TechCrunch. points out., Dorsey was on a tear yesterday, unfollowing .all but three accounts. on X while .referring to Elon Musk’s platform. as “freedom technology.”. . . .Neither Bluesky nor Dorsey himself seem to have said how or why…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range
.Tesla CEO Elon Musk .posted on Friday. that the Standard Range rear-wheel drive Model Y the company has been building and selling “over the last several months” actually has more range than the 260 miles they were sold with. Pending “regulatory approval,” he wrote that the company will unlock another 40–60 miles of total range, depending on which battery Model Y owners have, “for $1,500 to $2,000.”. ..Tesla replaced the Standard Range Model Y. with a 320-mile range version for $2,000 more. The car .now starts at $44,990., or about $37,490 if you qualify for the .$7,500 federal EV tax credit.. . . . .The “260 mile” range Model Y’s built over the past several months actually have more range that can be unlocked for $1500 to $2000 (gains 40 to 60 miles…. . . . .Continue reading…. .
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s how to see it
.If you’ve got clear skies and want an excuse to get away from town, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is roughly at its peak and should be going strong tonight. Made up of remnants of Halley’s Comet that the Earth passes through, this annual shower is active from April 15th to May 27th and can show up at a rate of about 10–30 meteors per hour, .according to the American Meteor Society… .You can see the Aquarids starting around 2AM local time in the Northern Hemisphere, radiating from the Aquarius constellation (though you’ll .want to look 40–60 degrees around Aquarius. to see them). Weather permitting, conditions are pretty good for watching them since the moon is in its late waning period and won’t be reflecting much light. Try to plan your…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans
.Apple hasn’t talked too much about AI so far — but it’s been working on stuff. A lot of stuff.. . .Continue reading…. .
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Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills on Eve of His New Term
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military to carry out combat drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, the day before his inauguration for a fifth term in power.
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Euro Zone at Turning Point Needs Consumers to Get Out, Spend
The euro zone’s economy is waiting for a resounding vote of confidence from its own consumers for its long-awaited rebound to finally take shape.
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