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eSIM technology, though around for a decade, is still underutilized, with only 5% global adoption. Limited phone compatibility has hindered growth. However, recent developments like Apples eSIM-only iPhones and Googles Pixel ten are pushing adoption. The US is leading in eSIM-enabled devices, with Chinas potential entry, especially from local manufacturers, set to boost growth. Travel is another significant driver, with eSIMs gaining popularity due to convenience and security, potentially leading to wider everyday use.

Grand Theft Auto Onlines new expansion, A Safehouse in the Hills, introduces KnoWays robotaxis, causing chaos and raising real-world concerns about autonomous vehicles and surveillance. Players can engage with these issues as the games developers draw inspiration from real-life events, offering an outlet for frustrations.

Elon Musks X, formerly Twitter, faces a €120 million EU fine for violating regulations, particularly regarding its deceptive blue checkmark verification system. The EUs Digital Services Act, which governs online platforms, requires transparency and accessibility, which X failed to meet. This is the DSAs first non-compliance ruling, emphasizing the EUs commitment to ethical online operations.

Sunil Rajaramans Hamlet company, born from his unsuccessful city council run, uses AI to decipher local government meetings. Now, Hamlet TV on TikTok and YouTube aims to engage citizens with humorous and important moments, fostering democracy. Hamlet, funded with ten million dollars, offers enterprise clients agenda tracking and meeting summaries. Rajaramans goal: Hamlet as the Bloomberg of local government, with free tools for local journalists.

Wikipedias Year in Review feature offers personalized insights into your reading habits, showcasing the most-read articles and your engagement with them. This visually engaging overview also highlights the collective effort of Wikipedias global community, with over 66 million changes made in the past year. To access your summary, open the Wikipedia app and look for the pop-up or navigate to the more menu on Android or your profile page on iOS.

Energy Storage Boom: U.S. Exceeds Goal, Batteries Lead Renewable Integration The energy storage industry has surpassed its ambitious target of installing thirty-five gigawatts of grid-connected batteries in the U.S. by 2025, with over forty gigawatts already deployed. This rapid growth, driven by renewable energy integration, is particularly evident in states like Arizona, California, and Texas. Startups like Redwood Materials and Base Power are capitalizing on this boom, with Redwood aiming for twenty gigawatt-hours of battery storage by 2028 and Base Power leasing batteries to homeowners for grid stabilization. Alternative technologies are also being explored to lower costs and diversify storage solutions.

Meta AI, Metas AI chatbot, is partnering with news publishers like CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and Le Monde Group to provide real-time news content. This move marks a shift for Meta, which had previously stopped paying news organizations for their content. The partnership aims to offer a wider variety of viewpoints and content types, helping publishers reach new audiences and improve user experience. Meta AI is available in over two hundred countries and can be accessed through various Meta apps.

The New York Times escalates legal battle against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement by copying and distributing content from the newspapers website. This lawsuit follows repeated demands for Perplexity to stop using Times content and comes after similar accusations from Forbes and Wired. The Times also recently sued OpenAI for copyright infringement, indicating a different approach to content distribution.