log(y) #5 - Fake AI; BMW New Electric Motor
Not everything labeled as "AI" is really AI; Tesla's electric motors now have new competition from BMW.
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Reading
Articles
Keep your AI claims in check. Many AI apps or hardware labeled as such fail to deliver on their promises. In fact, many products marketed as "AI" are nothing more than empty marketing terms.
(🔒) Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic, Energy Department Now Says - (🔓 archive.ph). While the pandemic may be winding down in some regions, the question of how the virus first emerged remains a significant area of research and speculation.
No Magnets, Big Power: BMW’s Fifth-Generation Electric Motor. This breakthrough technology provides a formidable competitor to Tesla's electric motor.
Watching
YouTube
How Tiny Formula 1 Engines Make 1000 HP!. Despite watching many videos about internal combustion engines, I still find them difficult to comprehend. The complex workings of the engine, with its many moving parts, continue to elude me. Conversely, I find it easier to understand how electric cars work.
Setting up new M2 Mac Mini for software development. A detailed guide on how to preparing your new Mac for mobile and web development. From installing the necessary software to configuring your system settings, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to get started.
Using
Hardware
Aukey PA-T11. I've been using the Aukey PA-T11 charger for a while now, but this unit is new as it was a replacement under warranty for my broken one.
Apps
DeepL Translator. A free app that offers an alternative to Google Translate. It supports 31 languages and is available on all platforms.
Discovery
Mammoth: for Mastodon. A free, fast, and visually appealing Mastodon client designed for iPhones and iPads.
NetworkChuck Cloud Browser. The cloud-based browser for threat research, OSINT, and accessing high-risk links showed some promise, despite feeling laggy and slow during my first try.
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