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X always seems to make headlines, and last week was no exception. The app will now remove the ability for authenticated users to hide blue checks, including users who authenticated without signing up. Also in the app field, Apple is allowing game emulators to be published on the App Store after being fined by her EU Commission.
Spotify also has an AI feature that takes text prompts and turns them into playlists. To wrap up this week, NASA is moving forward with her 2029 Artemis V mission, and he is partnering with three companies to develop a lunar rover.
Below, Hypebeast has compiled this week's top technology articles to help you stay on top of the latest trends in the industry.
NASA asks three companies to build lunar rover for 2029 Artemis V mission
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NASA has signed contracts with three different space companies, each of which will build Lunar Topographic Vehicle (LTV) concepts for the upcoming Artemis V mission. NASA will choose a prototype from Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to carry astronauts on the moon.
The LYV concept will be purchased from selected companies for a maximum price of $4.6 billion, ahead of a planned mission launch in 2029. LTV differs from a lunar rover in that it can be operated without a human at the wheel.
“We look forward to developing the Artemis generation of lunar probes to help advance learning on the Moon,” said Vanessa Wich, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. “This spacecraft will greatly improve the ability of astronauts to explore and conduct science on the lunar surface, while also serving as a science platform between crewed missions.”
Apple finally allows game emulators on the App Store
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After being fined $2 billion by the EU Commission for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple has started welcoming game emulators to its App Store. Emulators allow developers to simulate the look and feel of gameplay on another video game console, usually bringing back the retro aesthetic of his 80s and 90s titles.
The DMA protects fair competition online and has targeted Apple's governance in the app space. Some of the recent App Store changes are limited to the EU only, but game emulators are now allowed globally.
Spotify's new AI feature turns text prompts into playlists
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Following the AI DJ feature, Spotify has added a new text-to-playlist tool. Simply titled “AI Playlist,” the feature allows users to enter a text prompt and from there it generates a curated list of songs designed to match a specific emotion or mood.
Spotify says its most successful playlists are built around text prompts that reference “genre, mood, and artist.” [and] For decades. ” For example, users request music such as “an indie folk playlist to warm your brain,” “relaxing music to get you through allergy season,” and “main mood playlist.” can do. character. ”
At the moment, AI Playlists is currently in beta and only available in the UK and Australia.
X Removed the ability to hide the blue check
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X recently started checking to see if users have requested features. Some people actually pay for the blue checks, while others are simply gifted by Elon Musk himself.
In both cases, those who verified had the option to hide the blue checks from their profiles, but this is no longer allowed. X won't let anyone turn off the blue check. This feature was introduced to distinguish between human users and bots, but given that there is no way to distinguish between someone who paid money and someone who was given it against their will, many people , you don't want others to think you're paying for authentication.
