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In the tech world this week, Nothing unveiled a “Special Edition” of the Phone (2a), which has all the features of the (2a) and more, and takes design inspiration from the Super Nintendo controller.
The TikTok ban trial is also ongoing, with the Court of Appeal due to hear a challenge by TikTok and a group of independent creators in September this year.
On the other hand, Elon Musk's xAI is ” [a] The company has been on a “rapid progression trajectory”, while across the pond, Bowers & Wilkins has appointed fellow Brit David Beckham as its newest brand partner.
Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech news stories from this week to help you stay on top of industry trends.
Elon Musk has ambitious plans for xAI after raising $6 billion in funding round
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After raising $6 billion in a recent Series B round, Elon Musk has revealed his future vision for xAI.
The startup, which is just over a year old, said it plans to use the funding for “business continuity.” [a] “Rapid progress” in the field of AI
xAI says it will use the new funding to bring its first products to market as well as prioritize research and development into its AI infrastructure. informationMaybe a supercomputer is in the works…
Nothing unveils special edition Super Nintendo-style mobile phone (2a)
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London-based Nothing has unveiled its latest smartphone, a colorful version of the Super Nintendo-inspired Phone (2a).
The Phone (2a) “Special Edition” comes finished in a grey hue with red, yellow, and blue accents throughout.
The “Special Edition” comes with all the updates of the Phone (2a) and also comes with an 8-core Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, 20GB RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The US TikTok ban will go to appeals court in September
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The deadline for the sale is January 19, 2025, and the US ban on TikTok has finally been scheduled for a hearing in the appeals court.
After President Biden signed the TikTok ban into law in April, TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government a few weeks later, followed by a lawsuit from a group of TikTok creators.
Both lawsuits are due to be filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals this fall, with oral arguments set to begin in September.
Bowers & Wilkins partners with David Beckham in pursuit of performance perfection
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Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham collide in their unwavering pursuit of perfection: the UK-based audio brand has tapped fellow Brit Beckham as the new face of the brand, launching a campaign featuring the footballer.
“I've been a fan of Bowers & Wilkins for many years. Performance and design have always been important to me,” Becks said in a statement.
“Music has always played a big role in my life,” he continued, explaining that high-quality audio streaming is a top priority for him.
