Today’s Byte Size News

The M4 Chip is Set to Revolutionize the Mac Lineup

Hold on to your MacBooks folks! It's time for a game of M4 hot potato. Late 2024 is going to bring with it a heck of a microelectronic makeover. From the mighty MacBooks right down to the mini Mac, we expect to see the M4 chip creeping in. Throw in the Air, the Studio, and the Pro into the mix, and we’re eyeing a pretty spiffy lineup! Weighing the odds, the models to debut the M4 will likely be the iMac, MacBook Pros, and Mac mini machines. Watch out, Watson! The M4 chip houses an improved Neural Engine with more cores for AI tasks.

The Humane AI Pin: A Wearable Device with a Twist

Dusting off my sleeves to take the Humane AI's new wearable pin for a spin. Admittedly, we're not quite at James Bond levels of tech. The consistency and connectivity may need some finishing touches before it becomes the next big thing. The interface is more like a Rubik's cube right now, and the laser display has about the legibility of a doctor's handwriting. Despite being a wearable, it gets uncomfy a little too fast, just a few minutes into use. But hey, we're always up for a challenge!

ESA Satellites Dabbling in Formation Flying

Prepare to be dazzled! The European Space Agency (ESA) is unveiling an orbital ballet of precision. This night at the space opera involves a dazzling display of artificial solar eclipses. The stars of the act are two spacecraft, flying a mere 144 meters apart. One playing peek-a-boo with the sun and the other studying the Sun's ionized atmosphere. Mastering this formation dance could open up new possibilities for future missions too.

Researchers Spotting New Organelle Evolution

Gather round biology buffs, for a shebang of cellular proportions! Researchers have hustled upon an evolutionary event rarer than a McD's ice cream machine being operational. They've identified a case of endosymbiosis, or as they say, "freeloader turning good guy". This led to the "birth" of a new organelle, the Nitroplast. This green thumb of an organelle loves to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. Sticking to the principle of exclusivity, Nitroplast has chosen to reside only in a single lineage of algae.

Obstacles that Slow Down Dev Performance

Being a dev can feel like running a sprint in flip-flops. This article brought to light common hurdles that slow them down. Whether it's the byzantine codebases or the towering tangle of tests and reviews, we got a 360 view from engineers keeping it real. The melancholic melodies of slow build, compile, and deployment times were also in chorus. Turns out, it's not all fun, games, and typing like a maniac!

Netflix Revolutionizes CPU Isolation with Machine Learning

Step aside, operating system, Netflix's brilliant minds are ready to tackle CPU isolation! By integrating machine learning and combinatorial optimization, they've nudged performance predictability for their containers up the ladder. Latency doesn't stand a chance when caching levels and compute units are in sync. So, let's roll out the red carpet for the debut of data-driven CPU isolation!

Apple Offers Used Components for iPhone Repair

Home repair enthusiasts, rejoice! Apple is transforming into your new iPhone 15 repair shop. They've flung open the doors for independent repair shops and customers to use compatible components. We're talking everything from those fancy camera parts to honorable batteries and mystifying displays. When fall begins to kiss the leaves, Face ID too will be on the repairable list. So get ready to roll up your sleeves and put on your repair caps!

Amazon's CEO Unwraps Their Secrets to an AI Revolution

Isn't it just like Amazon to make a splash in its annual shareholders' letter! CEO Andy Jassy has spilled the beans on their 3-way approach to AI innovation. With a focus on AI models, applications, and chips, they're all set to shift gears. They're also welcoming AI expert Dr. Andrew Ng to their board. A whopping $4 billion investment into AI startup Anthropic also lays out their commitment to be trailblazers in the field. AWS, you better make some space, you're about to carry world-changing AI on your shoulders!