We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" looks at recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that have revealed intriguing details about Uranus's moons, particularly Ariel. The presence of carbon dioxide ice and carbon monoxide on Ariel's surface suggests the possibility of a subsurface ocean, potentially expanding our understanding of habitable worlds beyond Earth. We then shift gears to the discovery of t...
Aug 27, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we delve into the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France, exploring the allegations of insufficient content moderation and the potential implications for free speech platforms worldwide. We examine the charges against Durov and Telegram, the alleged violations of the Digital Services Act, and the company's response to these accusations. We then shift our focus to Meta's dec...
Aug 26, 2024•9 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Explore the emerging world of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, where cars communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and pedestrians. Learn about real-world trials by companies like Qualcomm and Audi, and discover how V2X aims to enhance road safety and traffic efficiency. We'll examine the challenges facing V2X implementation, including privacy concerns and the need for widespread adoption. Dive into the integration of a...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with the FTC's new rule banning fake and AI-generated reviews, a significant step towards combating deceptive online practices and protecting consumers in the digital marketplace. This move aims to enhance the reliability of online reviews, especially as AI generated content increases, and maintain fair competition among businesses. We then turn to SpaceX's upc...
Aug 22, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with the latest in robotics: Unitree's G1 Humanoid robot, priced at $16,000, is ready for mass production. This new model is impressive with 23 degrees of freedom in its joints, allowing for complex movements like jumping, spinning, and climbing stairs. We then look at a new health device that fuses traditional Chinese medicine with artificial intelligence, offering...
Aug 20, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's Discover Daily episode begins with a look at the impact of Mastercard's transition away from magnetic strips technology. This shift towards EMV chip technology promises enhanced security and will significantly impact various sectors of the payment ecosystem. Then, a new study shows how long term and short term memory actual works: our brain create three distinct copies of every memory, each serving a unique purpose in mem...
Aug 19, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity dives into the extradition of Kim Dotcom, the controversial founder of Megaupload, from New Zealand to the United States. After a 12-year legal battle, this case has significant implications for global file-sharing platforms and international copyright law. We discuss the charges against Dotcom, the potential consequences of his extradition, and how this case might influence ...
Aug 16, 2024•5 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode covers xAI's release of Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, the massive National Public Data breach, which exposed personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals, and a new advancement in the race to build the first practical quantum internet. Researchers successfully maintained entangled photons through existing fiber-optic cables under New York City streets, demonstrating the potential for building large-scale quantum...
Aug 15, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episodes is a rundown on all the key the announcements and moments from the 2024 Made by Google event, including a few on stage hiccups. Google introduced its latest Pixel 9 series, with Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, all of which are powered by the new Tensor G4 chip. Artificial intelligence was a major focus of the event, with Google highlighting its Gemini AI and its integration across the Android ecosystem. The event al...
Aug 14, 2024•5 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the latest developments in technology, consumer rights, and environmental science. Kitchen sponges can function as memory devices. In consumer rights: Kroger's controversial AI-driven dynamic pricing system has raised concerns about potential price discrimination and privacy violations. And we look at the U.S. government's "Time Is Money" initiative...
Aug 13, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity kicks off with the United States' impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Team USA topped the medal table with 126 medals, including 40 golds. We then dive into Tesla's launch of its first fully electric "Giga Train" in Germany, offering free rides to employees and the public alike. Our tech segment highlights MIT researchers' development of a ne...
Aug 12, 2024•9 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore groundbreaking advancements in space technology, astronaut missions, and defense innovation. SpaceX unveils its latest Raptor 3 engine, boasting increased thrust, reduced mass, and improved efficiency. We also discuss the unexpected extended stay of two NASA astronauts on the International Space Station due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The episode...
Aug 09, 2024•9 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Can our minds truly operate on a quantum level? Join Alex and Sophie on Discover Daily by Perplexity as they explore the intriguing possibility of quantum entanglement in the brain. Discover the groundbreaking hypothesis from researchers at Shanghai University that suggests nerve fibers in the brain might generate entangled particle pairs, potentially reshaping our understanding of brain function and consciousness. We also cover Mistral AI...
Aug 08, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we dive into four major stories shaking up the tech world, with a special focus on NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU delays that could reshape the AI industry. We also explore Andy Warhol's rediscovered digital art, Google's landmark antitrust case loss, and the recent global stock market selloff. Our main story examines NVIDIA's highly anticipated Blackwell GPUs facing delays of th...
Aug 06, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we explore the worlds of tech, finance, social policy, and energy innovation. We begin with the surprising return of Character.AI's co-founders to Google, examining the implications for AI development and the unique features that have made Character.AI a standout in user engagement. Next, we delve into Warren Buffett's strategic decision to reduce Berkshire Hathaway's stake in...
Aug 05, 2024•10 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we explore groundbreaking developments in prime number theory that could reshape our understanding of mathematics and impact internet security. Mathematicians James Maynard and Larry Guth have made significant progress towards understanding the hidden structure of prime numbers, providing new insights into the famous Riemann Hypothesis. These advancements in prime number theory highlight the...
Aug 02, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest breakthroughs in brain-computer interface technology as Synchron enables mind control of Apple's Vision Pro headset. This groundbreaking development allows individuals with severe paralysis to interact with advanced devices using only their thoughts, marking a significant advancement in accessibility technology. Learn how Synchron's minimally invasive approach differs from competitors like Neuralink and explor...
Aug 01, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we explore cutting-edge developments in technology and science. We start with Tesla's official warning against the "wet towel trick" on Supercharger handles, highlighting the dangers of this popular DIY method and the company's delayed response due to its lack of a dedicated PR team. This segment underscores the importance of clear communication between tech companies and...
Jul 30, 2024•5 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we begin with the 2024 Paris Olympics. From LeBron James and Coco Gauff serving as Team USA flag bearers to Simone Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics, we cover the most thrilling moments for Team USA so far. Shifting gears to technology, we examine Apple's recent struggles in the Chinese market, where iPhone sales have declined significantly amidst rising competition from local...
Jul 29, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we explore groundbreaking AI achievements in mathematics, a new AI search engine, and efforts to combat technological cheating in sports. Google DeepMind's AI systems, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, made history at the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad, solving four out of six problems and earning a silver medal-level performance. This marks the first time an AI has reached the ...
Jul 26, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover Daily by Perplexity explores groundbreaking developments in AI, nuclear physics, Yellowstone's geothermal activity, and cancer research. Mistral AI's new language model, Mistral Large 2, boasts 123 billion parameters and outperforms industry leaders in code generation, mathematics, and multilingual capabilities. This AI breakthrough showcases impressive efficiency across programming languages and complex reasoning tasks....
Jul 25, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Ever wondered how a single AI model can reshape the landscape of technology? Discover the secrets behind Meta's Lama 3.1, an AI marvel with 405 billion parameters, redefining multilingual translation and long-form text summarization. We also delve into the audacious move by Wiz, a cloud security startup, that turned down a whopping $23 billion offer from Google to chart its own course towards an IPO. Join us as we unpack the strategic...
Jul 24, 2024•6 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Dive into new discoveries and innovative solutions in this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity. Uncover the mystery of "dark oxygen" production in the deep ocean, challenging our understanding of Earth's oxygen sources. Explore Mercury's potential 11-mile thick diamond layer and its implications for planetary formation. Learn about cutting-edge beach-cleaning robots tackling microplastic pollution. Finally, discover...
Jul 23, 2024•6 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we explore three major stories that dominated the tech and science landscape. Mistral AI and NVIDIA unveiled Mistral NeMo, a groundbreaking 12 billion parameter language model with a massive 128,000 token context window, setting new benchmarks in AI performance. This AI breakthrough could revolutionize natural language processing across industries. A global cyber outage on July 19, 2024, cau...
Jul 22, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest tech innovations in this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity. We explore YouTube Music's groundbreaking AI-generated conversational radio feature, allowing Premium subscribers to create personalized stations using natural language. Plus, learn about their new Shazam-like sound search tool for identifying songs through humming or singing. Dive into the world of premium audio with Dyson's new OnTrac headphon...
Jul 19, 2024•5 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the groundbreaking sale of "Apex," a nearly complete stegosaurus skeleton that shattered auction records by fetching $44.6 million at Sotheby's New York. Discover the fascinating details of this Late Jurassic herbivore and learn about the ongoing debate surrounding the ethics of auctioning scientifically significant fossils to private collectors. Next, we'll explore the Unit...
Jul 18, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest tech and space developments in this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity. Elon Musk shakes up the corporate landscape by relocating SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from California to Texas, citing recent legislation as the catalyst. We explore the economic implications of this move and its potential impact on both states' tech ecosystems. Dive into the world of AI ethics as we examine the controversy surrounding...
Jul 17, 2024•6 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest groundbreaking stories in tech, science, and culture with Discover Daily by Perplexity. Dive into Google's potential game-changing acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz for a staggering $23 billion, marking the tech giant's largest acquisition to date. Explore how this move could bolster Google's cloud security offerings and reflect the growing importance of robust cybersecurity solutions in our increa...
Jul 16, 2024•9 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest in tech, science, and culture with this weekend recap from Discover Daily. Join us as we explore OpenAI's ambitious roadmap to Artificial General Intelligence, the world's tiniest Android smartphone, and the EU's charges against X for content rule breaches. We'll also dive into AT&T's massive data breach affecting millions of customers and the groundbreaking ESM3 AI model revolutionizing pro...
Jul 15, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking technological advancements and industry transformations. From AI-powered ammunition vending machines in southern U.S. grocery stores to Samsung's revolutionary Galaxy Ring wearable, we dig into how these innovations are reshaping consumer experiences. The Galaxy Ring, priced at $399.99, offers comprehensive health tracking without subscription fees, potentially disrupting th...
Jul 12, 2024•7 min
