Unbound - Deep Tech & Space Insights | No 216

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Enter the Whisperverse: How AI Voice Agents Will Guide Us Through Our Days

by VentureBeat | 7-minute read

AI voice agents are set to become an integral part of daily life, transforming how we interact with technology. Dubbed the "Whisperverse," these agents aim to deliver hyper-personalized assistance, streamlining everything from managing schedules to shopping and troubleshooting devices. VentureBeat explores the rapid advancements in AI that are shaping this ecosystem, discussing the implications for user privacy and customization.

Don’t Know What to Buy Your Loved Ones for Christmas? Just Ask ChatGPT

by The Guardian | 6-minute read

The Guardian highlights the rise of AI tools, like ChatGPT, as holiday shopping assistants. With a few prompts, these tools can suggest personalized gift ideas tailored to recipients’ preferences and hobbies. This article delves into how generative AI simplifies decision-making while also raising questions about accuracy, consumer habits, and ethical concerns around advertising and data collection.

YouTube Launches Co-Watch Feature on Meta Quest VR

by The Verge | 5-minute read

YouTube's new Co-Watch feature on Meta Quest VR brings shared viewing to the immersive world of virtual reality. Users can now watch YouTube videos with friends in real-time VR, creating a social viewing experience akin to physical meetups. The Verge explores the technical implementation of this feature and its potential to revolutionize entertainment consumption, blending the boundaries of technology and connection.

🌙 NASA - Best Photo from Last Week
Icelandic Cyclones

A cyclone is a low-pressure area of winds that spiral inwards. Although tropical storms most often come to mind, these spiraling storms can also form at mid- and high latitudes. Two such cyclones formed in tandem south of Iceland in November 2006. NASA/Jesse Allen

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer flying aboard NASA’s Terra satellite took this picture of two cyclones near Iceland on Nov. 20, 2006. Though we usually think of cyclones occurring in the tropics, these spiraling storms can also form at mid- and high latitudes. Cyclones at these latitudes are actually fairly common, and they drive much of the Earth’s weather.

Image credit: NASA/Jesse Allen

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