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Elon Musk’s X is experiencing a significant outage, with users unable to load feeds or access direct messages. Reports indicate that the issues began shortly after 8 AM ET, and a spike in outage reports was noted on Downdetector, suggesting international outages for some users. The outage follows a fire at an Oregon data center owned by X, which involved batteries and required an emergency response, although X has not yet commented on the situation....

BougeRV’s $310 Portable Propane Outdoor Camping Water Heater provides hot water for camping and outdoor activities, featuring a battery-powered design and propane fuel. It delivers adjustable temperatures and water flow rates, making it a practical alternative to installing a permanent shower in an RV. While the system boasts portability and safety features, it has drawbacks like cumbersome hoses and concerns about longevity. Full Article

Google's new AI video tool, Veo 3, is generating hyperrealistic videos that blur the line between reality and fiction, as highlighted by Axios. Unlike OpenAI's Sora, Veo 3 can produce videos with dialogue, soundtracks, and sound effects, maintaining continuity and realism, including accurate lip-syncing and lifelike human features. Filmmakers report that this technology offers them unprecedented creative freedom, while also presenting challenges to traditional filmmaking, as showcased in viral examples where AI-generated actors critique their...

Google's new AI Mode for Search, now available in the U.S., has incited backlash from publishers who deem it "the definition of theft" for using their content without fair compensation or a genuine opt-out option. Internal documents revealed that Google opted not to grant publishers more control over their content to prioritize product functionality, leading to concerns from the News/Media Alliance about the detrimental impact on publishers' traffic and revenue. While Google's tools benefit users,...

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, has launched a brain-computer interface startup, Starfish Neuroscience, which plans to produce its first brain chip by late 2025. This chip aims to be smaller and less invasive than competitors, allowing simultaneous access to multiple brain regions while utilizing low power and wireless transmission. Starfish is also developing additional technologies for neurological therapies, including a precision hyperthermia device and a robotically guided transcranial magnetic stimulation system. Full Article

Summary Venture capitalists have traditionally invested in startups that leverage technology to disrupt existing industries or create new business categories. However, a shift is occurring as some VCs begin acquiring mature businesses, such as call centers and accounting firms, instead of funding new startups. This change in strategy reflects an evolving approach to investment, focusing on established companies within professional services rather than solely on emerging technologies. Full Article