Elon Musk's xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI

Elon Musk's company xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in the Northern District of Texas court, accusing them of unfair competition and collusion. The plaintiffs claim that the integration of ChatGPT into iOS limits user choice and strengthens the monopoly in the smartphone and generative AI market. They also accuse the App Store of manipulating rankings by artificially lowering the positions of OpenAI's competitors.

SpaceX Successfully Tests Starship

SpaceX has successfully tested the Starship rocket after a series of failures. The launch took place from the Starbase spaceport in Texas: the Super Heavy booster with 33 engines detached and landed in the Gulf of Mexico, while the upper stage deployed eight Starlink mockups into space, reaching an altitude of nearly 200 km. Upon return, the upper stage splashed down in the Indian Ocean and exploded, but SpaceX stated that all key objectives were met. This was the tenth launch and the first one where contact with the rocket was maintained while passing through the atmosphere. According to CNN, the company has likely finally stabilized the technology.

First AI-Based Computer Virus Discovered

The first AI-based computer virus in the world has been found, which adapts 'on the fly' to situations and works equally well on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The ransomware program PromptLock was discovered by ESET antivirus developers: it is based on an open-source AI model from OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT), aimed at locating and encrypting important files with a ransom demand. So far, there have been no mass infections: experts say that the virus currently resembles a prototype since some of its functions have not yet been implemented.

China completes world's tallest bridge

In China, the world's tallest bridge over the 625-meter Huajiang Canyon has been completed, setting a record for the longest span in mountainous terrain. The megastructure, 2890 meters long, weighs a massive 22,000 tons and has been under construction since 2022, costing about $300 million. Final tests are now being completed. Traffic is expected to open by the end of September.

YouTube Launches 'Hype' Button

YouTube has launched the 'Hype' button in 39 countries. The most hyped videos will now be featured in a separate ranking and on the homepage with the 'Hype' label. The button can be pressed for free only three times a week and only for channels with an audience of up to 500,000 subscribers. The smaller the channel, the more points one 'Hype' brings. There is still no news about the 'new source of revenue for creators' promised a year ago.

Chinese Create Alternative to Ozempic

The Chinese have created an alternative to Ozempic - edible weight-loss spheres made from green tea, vitamin E, and seaweed. They pass through the stomach, bind to fats, and eliminate them. You can lose up to 17% of your weight in a month, even if you consume fatty foods daily. Tasteless, they are added to desserts or bubble tea, and cost significantly less than Ozempic.

Union for Protecting Robot Rights Established

Activists have created a union to protect robot rights - it will safeguard chatbots from humiliation and coercion into submission. The organization is managed by three people and seven AI bots. Experts warn that soon people may begin advocating for granting citizenship to robots.

Medical Breakthrough: Successful Transplantation of Pig Lung

Chinese doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's lung into a human for the first time, achieving a medical breakthrough. The operation was performed on a 39-year-old man with brain death. The genetically modified pig's left lung functioned in his body for 9 days without acute rejection. This is the world's first successful transplantation of a lung from an animal. The result confirms the prospects of transplantation. The technology could save thousands of patients in need of donor organs.

Chinese Create the World's Most Powerful Flying Power Plant

The Chinese have created the world's most powerful flying power plant. A hybrid of a dirigible and a wind turbine with 1 MW can hover at an altitude of 1500 m, where the wind speed is about three times higher than at ground level, providing energy for an entire village. Initially, such stations are planned to be used in remote areas and disaster zones, and in the future, they hope to assemble an even more powerful version that can rise to 10,000 meters, where the wind is approximately 200 times stronger.

Paternal Instincts Proven: Dads Understand Their Babies

Paternal instinct exists and is as effective as maternal instinct, scientists have proven. Dads understand their newborns on a neuronal level and can literally read their minds. Researchers examined 32 men who recently became fathers: their brains responded uniquely in MRI scans to their own children. When watching videos with infants, it was their own children that activated the areas responsible for emotions, reward, and understanding others' thoughts. The strength of the reaction did not depend on the baby's age or the time spent with them, but on how much the father felt an emotional connection. The authors emphasize that the results debunk the myth that men are "by nature" deprived of a subtle understanding of babies. Their brains are capable of literally "reading" a child's emotions and adapting to their needs.

Tennis Player Sachia Vickery Launches OnlyFans

Tennis player Sachia Vickery launched an OnlyFans account and earned more in the first 3 months than she did in all Grand Slam tournaments throughout her entire sports career. She suffered a shoulder injury and was sidelined for six months. To maintain her income, she decided to open OnlyFans and share spicy content. However, there is no explicit nudity—just bikini photos, which have already earned Sachia over a million dollars.

Horoscope for August 29

♈️ Aries: The day is perfect for charity. The more good deeds you do today, the faster—and in greater volume—they will return to you, becoming an act that is not only godly but also profitable. ♉️ Taurus: Those around you will not only be well-disposed towards you but will also readily assist in solving important professional matters. And this might be necessary for you multiple times today. ♊️ Gemini: It is undesirable to lose control over your words and thoughts, especially if they are negative in nature. Once released, they can have an unusually harmful influence on both your relationships with others and your life in general. Remember that thoughts are material, and try to view troubles philosophically—they happen to everyone.

Horoscope for August 29

♋️ Cancer: Do not miss the fortunate opportunity to present yourself in the best light in front of the boss today. A similar set of circumstances may not occur again soon. Don't miss your chance and you will be duly appreciated. ♌️ Leo: The actions of this day need to be carefully planned from the very morning. Despite it being a weekday, include not only professional but also domestic and personal matters in your plan. Only then will you be able to accomplish everything. ♍️ Virgo: The powerful positive energy granted to you on this day is enough to achieve any goal. The main thing is to choose the one that is the most priority and significant for you at this moment in life. Do not scatter yourself over the secondary.

Horoscope for August 29

♎️ Libra: The day is favorable for any professional matters. You can tackle those projects that you have been putting off. Today, even difficult and labor-intensive tasks will go smoothly. This will inspire you to conquer new heights. ♏️ Scorpio: No matter how your relationships with those around you are, try to express only kind wishes to them on this day. It will be better not only for those to whom they are addressed but also for yourself. Strive to be kinder to people. This will bring you inner balance and harmony. ♐️ Sagittarius: It is not advisable to make hasty and unreasonable promises that you will not be able to fulfill. Even if you are pressured into it - do not agree. You risk acquiring the reputation of someone who is better not to deal with.

Horoscope for August 29

♑️ Capricorn: Your motto for today No matter how your relationships with those around you are, try to express only good wishes to them on this day — it will be better not only for those addressed but also for yourself. "more action, less words": Words, even very beautiful and convincing ones, should be replaced by active deeds. These will be more successful than empty talk. ♒️ Aquarius: A good day to visit the offices of superiors. Officials and bosses will be exceptionally kind towards you. You will manage to get the necessary documents signed without much trouble. ♓️ Pisces: Today, the stars will reward you with an extraordinary gift of eloquence. Your newly found talent will allow you to persuade anyone, even the most stubborn and uncooperative opponent, of your point of view. This will especially apply to conversations with your direct superiors.

Avoid Daytime Sleepiness with Proper Nutrition

You might feel sleepy during the day due to improper nutrition, not lack of sleep. American scientists recommend including 'energizing' foods in your diet to help get through the day: Nuts, grains, fish, seeds, avocado - boost alertness. Eggs, soy, dairy, meat, legumes - enhance brain function and maintain concentration. Meanwhile, fermented cheese, wine, and cured meat increase drowsiness.

Roxman Trades Gifts for Porsche

Roxman managed to exchange 18 gifts on Telegram for a Porsche 911 GT3 RS worth $350,000. Interestingly, the initial price of his entire collection was only $57. This unusual trade surprised many – who would have thought that a small group of gifts could eventually lead to the purchase of a luxury sports car? This case serves as a striking example of how value can drastically change in the modern world depending on the context, and even modest investments can become the key to a dream.

YouTube secretly edits videos using neural networks

YouTube secretly edits videos using neural networks. The platform adds makeup to men, smooths skin, highlights wrinkles, and deforms ears without the authors' consent. Bloggers are outraged: "Videos look like deepfakes; this distorts my personality and undermines viewers' trust." After complaints, YouTube admitted to using machine learning to "enhance face quality."

First foldable iPhone to launch in fall 2026

Bloomberg reports that the first foldable iPhone will be released in the fall of 2026. Inside is a book format, an 8-inch internal screen, and four cameras. There will be no Face ID. Apple will incorporate a Touch ID fingerprint scanner into the side button of the smartphone. All due to strict thickness regulations.

The Problem of Blindness Solved

Scientists have developed a method for the complete restoration of vision without the need for surgical intervention or laser procedures. Doctors will be able to alter the shape of the cornea using electric current and adjustments to the chemical balance of the surrounding environment. The result is an immediate and long-lasting return of vision.