Vintage Computer Reveals Laptop Secrets
Mike’s Tube Computer MK3, inspired by Bletchley Park, features 460 vintage vacuum tubes in a working 8-bit machine, highlighting retro computing’s physicality. #Update #Tech
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Archimedes Manuscript Erased Centuries Lost
Archimedes’ lost manuscript, a palimpsest discovered in 1906, sold for $2M in 1998, revealing ancient math foundations through modern imaging. #Update
Bitcoin Traders Harness AI for Gains
Typesafe AI’s Jev, now open to all, predicts a 55% chance of $BTC hitting $85K by 2027. New users receive $5 credits. #Update #Crypto $BTC
NASA Launches 3,301 Bees to Space
NASA’s 1984 mission sent 3,301 honeybees to space, where they adapted to microgravity and built 200 cm² of honeycomb in seven days, showcasing biological adaptability in space. #Update #SpaceScience
Magnets Form 1,500-Strong Radiation Shield
Sapienza University and GSI Helmholtz propose a 1,500-magnet panel to shield astronauts from solar protons without power, costing $35,000. Lab tests planned. #Update #SpaceTech
Bill Gates Joins Daughter’s Startup Support
Bill Gates joined Phia, co-founded by his daughter, as a customer advisor to experience user feedback firsthand, highlighting the importance of direct engagement in software development. #Update #Tech
Tech Threats Demand IAEA-Style Oversight
Bill Gates warns rapid AI deployment threatens jobs and security, advocating for an IAEA-style watchdog and a compute “token tax” to mitigate risks. #Update #Legal
Apple Buries 2700 PCs Shapes Future
Apple buried 2,700 Lisa computers in Utah in 1989, creating scarcity and turning remaining units into six-figure collectibles. This move highlights tech’s approach to inventory management. #Update #Tech
Sodium-Ion Battery Launches 20-Year Lifespan
CATL unveils a sodium-ion battery with 15,000-cycle durability, targeting EVs with up to 600 km range, leveraging synthetic carbon anodes to cut costs. #Update #Tech
Steve Jobs Reveals Talent Spotting Secret
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Robot Revolutionizes Zero-Gravity Work Saving $140K
Orbit Robotics unveils Helios, a four-armed robot for space station maintenance, potentially reducing costs by $140,000/hour. #Update #Tech
Neurons Master Doom Low-Power Breakthrough
Cortical Labs trained 200,000 neurons to play Doom, showcasing potential for low-power biological computing in AI. Regulatory oversight by FDA and NIH may influence future applications. #Update #Tech
Tether Boosts NEURA Robotics with $1.4B
Tether leads a $1.4B Series C in NEURA Robotics, integrating crypto payments and AI into robots. This positions Tether as a key financial partner for NEURA. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Iran Restores Internet After 88-Day Blockade
Iran restores partial internet access after 88-day blackout, causing billions in losses; connectivity at 80% with ongoing filter debates. #Update #Internet