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1. GitHub Copilot Chat Opens to General Use

GitHub, the world's leading open-source software development platform, announced today that GitHub Copilot Chat is now generally available. Copilot Chat is a code assistance tool that uses artificial intelligence to generate, analyze, and review code. It is based on OpenAI's GPT-4 language model and is trained on a massive dataset of code.

Commentary: GitHub Copilot Chat is a powerful new tool that can help developers to be more productive and efficient. It is still under development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way that code is written.

2. Apple Vision Pro Expected to Launch in U.S. in Late January

Apple's highly anticipated smart glasses, Vision Pro, are expected to launch in the United States on January 27, 2024. According to supply chain sources, Sony is the first supplier of the silicon OLED display for the first-generation Vision Pro. The second supplier is a Chinese company, and its ability to ramp up production will be key to Vision Pro's success.

Commentary: Vision Pro is a major breakthrough for Apple in the smart glasses market. It is a testament to Apple's strength in both hardware and software. The launch of Vision Pro could put pressure on other smart glasses manufacturers, but it could also raise concerns about user privacy and security.

3. New Semiconductor Technology Could Double Heat Dissipation

A team of researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have developed a new semiconductor technology that could double the heat dissipation of traditional transistors. The technology uses diamond, the most thermally conductive natural material on Earth, as the substrate for gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. The research was published in the journal Small.

Commentary: This is a breakthrough in semiconductor materials and devices. It could solve the heat dissipation problems of transistors at high power and frequencies, and it could also improve the performance and lifespan of transistors.

4. Tesla Cybertruck to Miss Out on FSD Beta in the Foreseeable Future

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced on social media that the Cybertruck will not be eligible for the FSD Beta (Full Self-Driving Beta) update in the foreseeable future. Musk said that the Cybertruck FSD is a "very low priority" because only a few hundred of them are on the road, compared to the millions of other Tesla vehicles.

Commentary: Tesla's decision to prioritize FSD for other vehicles reflects its resource allocation and strategy for FSD, as well as its market positioning and expectations for the Cybertruck.

5. Microsoft Plans to Launch First AI PC in Spring 2024

According to Windows Central, Microsoft is planning a major update to its Surface product line. The Surface Pro and Surface Laptop will both be available for the first time in Intel and Arm versions, and they will both be powered by the next generation of NPU (neural processing unit) chips. These devices, code-named CADMUS, are designed to run AI features that Microsoft is packing into future versions of Windows. The new devices will be released in the spring and will be marketed as Microsoft's first true AI PC.

Commentary: Microsoft's plans to launch its first AI PC demonstrate its ambition and commitment to AI, as well as its innovation and leadership in the PC market.

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