It's issue #254 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
We've launched a project that’s close to our hearts—'Profiles' at Canvs. This a series of stories of individuals who’ve shaped Canvs into what it is today—each unique, each essential. First up, we’re sharing the story of Mansi Bakle, who works at Canvs as a Senior Product Designer. Read her full story of growth as a designer here.
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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's homecoming
They've landed. After multiple failed recovery attempts and spending over 9 months at the International Space Station, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth.
Behind the design: The story of the new Swiss passport
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a passport? From hidden UV functions to visual narratives, the new Swiss passport is an expression of the country's identity and offers more than meets the eye. The Geneva-based creative agency RETINAA was responsible for the design.
Chinese companies, as a signal of patriotism, are racing to build services on top of the homegrown AI model that has taken the world by storm since January.
BYD’s new ‘megawatt’ EV charging is so fast it makes gas irrelevant
This could be the next best thing in EV battery tech. BYD unveils the Super e-Platform that will underpin the world's fastest-charging EVs coming later this year.
Italian scientists ‘freeze’ light, unlocking a new quantum mystery
Italian scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by "freezing" light, demonstrating that it can behave as a supersolid, a state of matter that combines rigidity and fluidity, with significant implications for quantum computing and technology.
Why extracting data from PDFs is still a nightmare for data experts
Countless digital documents hold valuable info, and the AI industry is attempting to set it free.
✨ Product find of the week
Flourish - Where data meets storytelling
You can turn your complex data into stunning charts, maps, and interactive visuals, that wow your audience. There's no coding required, hence it's easy to use whether you're an expert or just starting out.
📰 In other news
Can 100-year-old jewellery mine new-age diamonds?
‘It’s a heist’: Real federal auditors are horrified by DOGE
People are using Google’s new AI model to remove watermarks from images
Special mentions this week
Nvidia and Google DeepMind will help power Disney’s cute robots
Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal
Nvidia announces DGX desktop “personal AI supercomputers”
And that's the lot! Thanks for checking out what we had to share with you this week, we shall catch up with you next Wednesday. Incase you aren't subscribed to the newsletter, you could subscribe here.
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