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TLDRIn this tech news update, we explore the latest developments with Meta Quest's devices, including a potential neural wristband controller and AirPlay integration. Apple's Quantum cryptographic encryption in iMessage is highlighted for its security advancements. Google's new language models, Gemma, and its partnership with Nvidia for RTX-powered chatbots are discussed. The possibility of a return to physical media with one pabit capacity optical discs is considered. Finally, updates on various tech lawsuits and the mandatory Windows update are addressed.
Takeaways
- 📱 Apple's influence is pushing Meta to innovate with new developments in VR technology, including an experimental neural wristband controller for hand replication in VR.
- 🎮 Meta is looking to enhance the VR experience with AirPlay enabled on Meta Quest devices, allowing iPhone content to be displayed on Android headsets.
- 👋 A new hand tracking update for the Meta Quest aims to improve immersion by enabling simultaneous use of controllers and finger gestures, with potential future VR foot tracking.
- ☕ A Coffee Company named Rare Brew Coffee Co is launching, with a mission to be sustainable and support rare disease research through coffee sales.
- 🔐 Apple is integrating Quantum cryptographic encryption into iMessage, providing stronger security against future quantum computing decryption capabilities.
- 💬 Google announces two new lightweight large language models, Gemma 2 and Gemma 7B, for local PC use, with a partnership with Nvidia to integrate with RTX graphics cards.
- 💽 Researchers have developed a one pabit capacity optical disc, significantly increasing storage capacity and raising questions about the future of physical media.
- 📚 Bethesda announces the Fallout Special Anthology for PC, featuring a range of Fallout games in a unique nuke container packaging.
- 🚼 A court ruling in favor of Cox Communications being overturned reduces the potential $1 billion penalty for enabling piracy, but upholds the finding of willful contributory infringement.
- 💡 Microsoft plans to automatically update Windows 11 versions 21 H2 and 22 H2 to 23 H2 as they reach end of life in October, disregarding user preferences.
- 🎮 The PS5 has more exclusives than the PS4 did at its launch, and the discussion around the console's capabilities and game library continues among users.
Q & A
What new development is Meta working on for the VR mixed reality space?
-Meta is working on an experimental neural wristband controller that allows for full access to your hands in the VR mixed reality space. This wristband uses electrical signals to track finger positioning, providing a one-to-one replication of your hand movements without the need for brain implants.
How does Meta's new hand tracking update for the Meta Quest compare to Apple's tap-to-use gesture system?
-The new hand tracking update for the Meta Quest allows users to use both the controller and finger gestures simultaneously. This development might potentially enable future VR foot tracking and could be seen as an alternative or upgrade to Apple's tap-to-use gesture system, depending on its performance and user experience.
What feature has Meta requested from Apple to be enabled on Meta Quest devices?
-Meta has requested Apple to enable AirPlay on Meta Quest devices. This would allow users to display content from their iPhones onto their Android headsets, providing a more integrated experience for those who prefer this setup.
What is Apple's latest security feature in iMessage?
-Apple is launching Quantum cryptographic encryption into iMessage with their latest iOS 17.4. This post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3 is designed to be the strongest security measure for messaging at scale, protecting against the potential future threat of quantum computers breaking traditional cryptography methods.
How does Google's new large language model, Gemma, differ from its previous model, Gemini?
-Gemma is a lightweight version of Google's large language model, Gemini, designed to run on local PCs and laptops. There are two versions of Gemma, the 2B and the 7B, based on the number of parameters used. These models aim to be more accessible to developers for various applications.
What new feature is Nvidia partnering with Google to bring to market?
-Nvidia is partnering with Google to bring Gemma to chat with RTX, a feature that allows users to talk to their graphics card and have it search their computer for them. This integration could potentially utilize Google's resources for more efficient data retrieval.
What recent advancement in physical media storage has researchers excited?
-Researchers have discovered the ability to store a one pabit (125 terabytes) of data on an optical disc, which is a significant leap in physical media storage capacity. This could potentially lead to new formats and discussions about the future of physical media similar to past debates between Blu-ray and HD DVD.
What is the Fallout special Anthology for PC, and what does it include?
-The Fallout special Anthology for PC is a collection of Fallout games, including titles from Fallout to Fallout 4, Fallout New Vegas, and Fallout 76. It comes in a specially designed nuke container, complete with steam codes for easy access and installation of the games.
What is the ongoing legal issue involving Silverstone, Enax, and Cooler Master?
-Cooler Master is suing Silverstone and Enax (Aptech) for patent infringement, claiming that their pump and radiator design, as well as their ARGB mini controller, were inventions of Cooler Master. Silverstone and Enax argue that this is a bullying strategy targeting smaller companies with fewer resources to defend themselves in litigation.
What recent court ruling affected the cable company Cox?
-Cox was initially found guilty of enabling piracy, with a damage assessment of $1 billion to be paid to Sony and other companies. However, a judge overturned this ruling, deeming the billion-dollar penalty as absurd. The jury's finding of willful contributory infringement still stands, but a new trial will determine a more reasonable damage amount.
What is Reddit planning for its most prolific users regarding its upcoming IPO?
-Reddit plans to allow 75,000 of its most prolific users to buy an undetermined number of shares before the Reddit stock goes public. The company aims to have its users become shareholders and vice versa, though the specific criteria for determining who qualifies as a prolific user have not been disclosed.
Outlines
💻 Tech Updates and Meta's New Developments
The paragraph discusses the latest technology news, focusing on Meta's new developments in response to Apple's innovations. Meta is working on a neural wristband controller for VR and mixed reality, aiming to improve hand tracking and immersion. Additionally, Meta is seeking Apple's permission to enable AirPlay on Meta Quest devices. The paragraph also mentions an upcoming hand tracking update for the Meta Quest, which may pave the way for future VR foot tracking. The pressure from Apple's Vision Pro seems to be driving Meta's advancements.
🍺 Launch of Rare Brew Coffee Company
The host announces the launch of Rare Brew Coffee Company, a sustainable business venture developed in partnership with his wife. The company prioritizes ethical and sustainable sourcing of coffee, ensuring benefits for both farmers and consumers. A portion of each sale goes towards research for the host's son's rare disease. The company is set to officially launch on Rare Disease Day, February 29th, 2024, and offers pre-orders with a discount code for the first batch of customers.
🔐 Apple's Quantum Cryptographic Encryption
Apple is introducing quantum cryptographic encryption into iMessage, marking a significant leap in messaging security. The new protocol, pq3, is designed to withstand the potential decryption capabilities of future quantum computers. Apple's implementation is noted for its advanced security features compared to other messaging platforms like Signal, which uses pq1 and is moving towards pq2. This update is part of Apple's forward-thinking approach to security and encryption.
🖥️ Google's Gemma Models and Nvidia Partnership
Google has announced two new lightweight versions of its large language model, Gemma, designed for local PC use. Gemma 2 and Gemma 7B cater to different computational needs. Google is also collaborating with Nvidia to integrate Gemma with RTX, enabling users to interact with their graphics cards for tasks like searching the computer. This partnership aims to bring advanced AI capabilities to a broader range of devices.
💽 The Potential Return of Physical Media
Researchers have discovered a way to store one exabit of data on an optical disc, a significant leap in physical media storage capacity. This development could revive the use of physical media, posing questions about the future format and potential market competition. The paragraph also touches on the release of the Fallout special Anthology for PC, a collector's edition featuring various Fallout games.
⚖️ Legal Developments in PC Hardware
The paragraph discusses ongoing legal disputes in the PC hardware industry. Cooler Master is suing Silverstone for patent infringement over pump and radiator designs, as well as an RGB mini controller. Silverstone has responded by calling it a bullying strategy, pointing out that larger companies like MSI are not targeted. Additionally, Lee and Lee is suing Fantex over fan designs, indicating a broader trend of patent litigation in the sector.
📉 Cox's Piracy Ruling Overturned
A judge has overturned a $1 billion damage assessment against Cox, an internet service provider, for enabling internet piracy. While the jury's finding of willful contributory infringement still stands, the excessive damages ruling has been stricken and a new trial is to be held to determine a more reasonable amount.
📈 Reddit's Upcoming IPO and Windows Updates
Reddit is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO), allowing 75,000 of its most active users to purchase shares before trading begins. The criteria for determining 'prolific' users are not specified. In contrast, Microsoft is forcing Windows updates on users, announcing that versions 21 H2 and 22 H2 of Windows 11 will no longer be supported and users will be automatically updated to 23 H2, citing security reasons.
🎮 PS5 Game Catalog and Console Capabilities
The discussion includes user comments about the PS5's game catalog, which largely consists of PS4 games, and the console's sales performance. The host counters arguments about the PS5's lack of exclusives and the availability of the console. The conversation also touches on the PS5's technical capabilities, such as its support for higher resolution and frame rates for PS4 games, and the misleading 8K claim on the console's box.
🌟 Positive Outlook for 2022 and Personal Updates
The host expresses optimism for the year 2022, citing it as a great year ahead. He also shares personal updates, including his wife's return and his own health concerns, which have been fluctuating. The host commits to keeping viewers updated on future episodes.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Meta Quest
💡Apple Vision Pro
💡AirPlay
💡Hand Tracking
💡Quantum Cryptography
💡iMessage
💡Signal
💡Physical Media
💡Fallout Special Anthology
💡Reddit IPO
💡Microsoft Windows Update
Highlights
Meta is working on an experimental neural wristband controller for VR and mixed reality experiences.
The wristband controller aims to replicate hand movements in VR using electrical signals, avoiding the need for brain implants.
Meta Quest devices are expected to have AirPlay enabled, allowing iPhone content to be displayed on Android headsets.
A new hand tracking update for Meta Quest will allow for simultaneous use of controllers and finger gestures, potentially leading to future VR foot tracking.
Apple's Quantum cryptographic encryption in iMessage is claimed to be the most secure messaging protocol globally, utilizing the post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3.
Apple Sports app is launching, featuring live sports, game scores, and betting odds.
Google announces two new large language models named Gemma, designed for local PC use.
Nvidia partners with Google to bring Gemma to chat with RTX, enabling users to search their computers via their graphics card.
Researchers have discovered the ability to store one pabit on an optical disc, significantly increasing physical media storage capacity.
Bethesda announces the Fallout Special Anthology for PC, including various Fallout games' Steam codes in a nuke container.
Silverstone, a company known for liquid coolers, is being sued by Cooler Master over pump and radiator design patents.
Cox Communications was found guilty in a lawsuit related to enabling piracy but a judge overturned the $1 billion damage assessment.
Reddit plans to allow 75,000 of their most prolific users to purchase shares before the platform goes public.
Microsoft will force updates to Windows 11 21 H2 and 22 H2 versions, which are reaching end of life in October.
The PS5 has more exclusives in its launch span than the PS4, and the sales numbers show availability, contrary to popular belief.
The PlayStation 5 does not support 8K output, despite the marketing on the box suggesting otherwise.
The host expresses excitement for the second half of 2022 and the potential developments in technology.