🧠 The First Neuralink Patient

Elon Musk announced that a patient implanted with Neuralink's brain technology can control a computer mouse through thinking. Neuralink has been working on developing a brain implant technology that allows humans to utilize their neural signals to control external devices.

This breakthrough marks a significant step towards Neuralink's ultimate goal of restoring lost capabilities such as vision, motor function, and speech. Read more.

💍 Apple Ring

After years of research, an Apple smart ring may be imminent. Apple is supposedly getting very close to launching its rumored ring wearable. The company has consistently released smart ring-related patents for several years.

A patent from November details a system that lets users control their smartphones and other devices through the use of an external band on the ring. The idea of an Apple smart ring started from rumors in 2007. While the company is apparently considering a launch date for the device, it hasn't indicated how close the launch date will be. Read more.

🥵 ChatGPT Melted Down

OpenAI’s ChatGPT took a whacky turn last night and started giving users what looked like gibberish with a splash of Spanglish. There doesn’t appear to be an explanation yet. Read more.

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