?? Musk's Threat to Apple, macOS Virtualization Boost, Galileo's Advanced Satellites

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Today’s pick

• Elon Musk Tweeted a Thing
• Apple quietly improves Mac virtualization in macOS 15 Sequoia
• Green light for Galileo Second Generation satellite design
• X is about to start hiding all likes
• You’ll probably start seeing more YouTube videos with changing thumbnails soon

Let’s dive in

Elon Musk Tweeted a Thing

By Jason Koebler via 404 Media

• Elon Musk tweeted about possibly banning Apple devices at his companies, sparking extensive media coverage and discussion.
• Over 100 articles have emerged, many repeating the same information regarding Musk's threats against Apple's partnership with OpenAI.
• The incident reflects the media's struggle to keep up with search algorithms, as journalists rush to produce content on trending topics to remain relevant.

??: If we want journalism to survive we need to move away from the model where dozens of humans write the same exact blog about an errant Elon Musk tweet in hopes of appeasing an algorithm that is actively changing to kill this exact business model - Jason Koebler (@jason_koebler)

Apple quietly improves Mac virtualization in macOS 15 Sequoia

By Andrew Cunningham via Ars Technica?

• Apple has enhanced its virtualization framework in macOS 15 Sequoia, allowing VMs to sign into iCloud and use Apple ID services for the first time.
• The update enables users to create macOS 15 VMs with unique identities tied to the host's Secure Enclave, improving security and usability.
• Developers can now test iCloud-dependent features more effectively, though older macOS versions in VMs or upgraded VMs won't benefit from this change.

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Green light for Galileo Second Generation satellite design

European Space Agency

• The Galileo Second Generation satellite designs have been approved by independent Critical Design Review boards, advancing production for the first 12 satellites.
• These satellites will feature advanced technologies like fully digital navigation payloads, electric propulsion, and improved inter-satellite communication.
• Galileo, Europe’s leading satellite navigation system, is set to enhance its services, supporting a wide range of applications and serving over four billion users globally.

??: Another crucial milestone achieved in the ambitious schedule to develop the first 12 satellites of the Galileo Second Generation fleet. - European Space Agency (@esa)

X is about to start hiding all likes

By Kylie Robison via The Verge?

• X will begin hiding likes by default, making users' like activity private to protect their public image and encourage engagement with more diverse content.
• Users will no longer see who liked other posts, though they can still view who liked their own posts and the total like count.
• Elon Musk supports the change, aiming to reduce the emphasis on likes and potentially distance the platform further from its Twitter origins.

??: Small scoop: X is rolling out private likes as soon as today, according to a source at the company. That means what users like on the platform will be hidden by default, which is already an option for X’s Premium subscribers. - Kylie Robison (@kyliebytes)

You’ll probably start seeing more YouTube videos with changing thumbnails soon

By Ben Schoon via 9to5Google?

• YouTube is introducing a new thumbnail testing feature that allows creators to test multiple thumbnails to determine which attracts more viewers.
• This feature will enable creators to compare the performance of thumbnails by showing different versions to users and selecting the one with the highest engagement.
• As a result, users can expect to see more frequent changes to video thumbnails, enhancing the visibility and appeal of videos on the platform.

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