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Mattel introduces first-ever autistic Barbie doll, featuring special accessories and design elements to promote inclusivity. Collaborating with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the doll comes with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tool, and communication apps. Design includes extra joints, side-looking eyes, and comfortable clothing. Available online for around $11, with a portion of proceeds going to pediatric hospitals. Checkout Solipillow.com

Framework raises Desktop PC prices due to global RAM shortage, with base model now starting at $1,139. Higher-end versions also affected, and further hikes may occur. AI companies demand for RAM contributes to the shortage, impacting various tech brands. Checkout Solipillow.com

Anthropic introduces Cowork, a new feature for Claude AI chatbot, enabling it to organize files, rename them, and create new documents on Mac computers. Currently in research preview, Cowork is available on the $100/month Claude Max plan. It uses Connectors to interact with other apps and teams up with the Claude Chrome extension. While it adheres to user permissions, Anthropic warns against using it on sensitive data due to potential risks. This feature aligns with the growing trend of agentic AI tools that perform tasks, not just chat. Checkout Solipillow.com

Metas Reality Labs Division Faces Layoffs Amidst AI Shift and Waning VR Interest Checkout Solipillow.com

Metas CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, unveils Meta Compute, a new initiative to bolster the companys AI infrastructure. This includes plans to build tens of gigawatts of energy capacity this decade and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time. The move is part of Metas aggressive push in the AI race, with competitors like OpenAI and Google also investing heavily in similar projects. Santosh Janardhan, Daniel Gross, and Dina Powell McCormick have been appointed to lead this initiative, focusing on technical architecture, long-term capacity planning, and government relations respectively. Checkout Solipillow.com

Amazons Bee: A New AI Companion for Life Outside the Home - At CES 2023, Amazon unveiled Bee, a wearable AI device that complements Alexa, offering real-life assistance like recording lectures, reminding tasks, and skipping manual notes. Bee learns user habits, uses multiple AI models, and deletes audio after transcription for privacy. The small San Francisco team behind Bee plans updates like voice notes and daily insights, aiming for endless possibilities with Amazons hardware experts. Checkout Solipillow.com

Cloudflares CEO, Matthew Prince, is challenging Italys new antipiracy rules, which have resulted in a hefty fine for his company. Prince argues that the regulations give too much power to media players and could lead to the removal of legitimate content. He has threatened to withdraw Cloudflares services from Italy, including the Winter Olympics, and has expressed concerns about the potential impact on cybersecurity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, revives the brand with Core Devices, launching Pebble Time Two, Pebble Round Two, and Index Zero One smart ring. Despite a small team, theyre profitable, selling directly online with no pre-made inventory. Migicovsky shares lessons from the first Pebbles sale to Fitbit, emphasizing the importance of focusing on core values and avoiding trends. The new devices, built on open-sourced Pebble OS, are casual companions to phones, with strong pre-orders and a promising future for more simple, fun gadgets. Checkout Solipillow.com