A Secret to be Unveiled: Can You Crack the Code?"
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A Secret to be Unveiled: Can You Crack the Code?"
#20 2023 | Sparkmate
Today we bring you a little fun! We're setting the stage for an exciting transformation at SparkMate and inviting you to join an intriguing pre-launch game! This week's newsletter also brings you intriguing insights from a legendary entrepreneur and innovative product updates. Get ready to fuel your imagination and spark new ideas with our curated selection!
Here’s what we’ve put together for your weekly Spark News:
Sparkmate.com Brand Launch ⚡️
Entrepreneur spotlight: Timothée Bergeret
Rosie the Robot Double 🌹
The Source of Energy for the Whole World 🌎
Did you miss our Give the Spark event? No worries
Google, Microsoft & AI 🤖
Bringing Sparkmate V2 🤩Up for a challenge?
We're on the brink of something exciting!
We've been bustling behind the scenes, getting ready to launch our revamped branding, pioneering ideas, and an array of groundbreaking projects. Fancy a little pre-launch fun? 😉
We've stashed some clues across our social media platforms for you to decipher. Ready to embrace the challenge? Start your exploration on our social media:
Entrepreneur SpotlightA New Air-based Technology
Meet Timothée Bergeret, CTO and Co-founder of Infl8. As a visionary entrepreneur, Timothée and his team have transformed the world of protective materials with a groundbreaking air-based technology." Starting with inflatable helmets, they have pioneered the use of 'solid air' to enhance product durability and sustainability. With a desire to reduce waste and improve product lifespan, they asked:
"What if we could use air as an alternative to traditional protective materials?"
To learn more about Timothée's remarkable journey, read the article below.
MORE THAN JUST AI 🤖 More like Rosie the Robot 🥀
Amazon’s secret AI robot project, Burnham, may hold the key to unlocking Astro's potential by adding an intelligent, conversational interface that allows it to understand the context of a busy household and use advanced AI to respond appropriately. Internal documents seen by Insider suggest that Burnham could even remember and analyze what it has seen, engage in dialogue, and take action based on its knowledge.
Amazon's secret AI robot project, Burnham, has the potential to make their current home robot, Astro, much more useful by adding a layer of "intelligence and a conversational spoken interface".
Burnham-powered Astro could identify potential hazards in the home, such as a stove left on or a faucet left running, and alert the homeowner.
The robot could also monitor the home to ensure doors and windows are secure and check on the well-being of individuals who may have fallen or are in distress.
With advanced AI, Burnham could even analyze situations and initiate tasks on its own, such as sweeping up broken glass before it becomes a hazard.
This "Contextual Understanding" technology is Amazon's latest and most advanced AI designed to make robots more intelligent and useful.
While the potential for Burnham is exciting, Amazon admits it still has a long way to go before the technology can be put into a product and available for purchase. Currently, Astro is only available through invite and its price recently increased to $1,600.
THE ANSWER IS GEOTHERMAL 🔥 Tapping into New Energy Sources ♻️
Explore the depths of the hydrocarbon industry in Texas, the heart of crude, and discover a new source of energy: geothermal power. While some regions have already been harnessing geothermal heat for decades, engineers like Jamie are working on ways to expand this energy source to all corners of the world. Unlike the limited hydrothermal geothermal power, which relies on tectonic plate fissures, Jamie's goal is to access the vast potential of heat trapped in the dry rock beneath the Earth's surface. This innovative approach could provide a reliable, abundant source of energy that is always flowing, independent of weather patterns or geopolitical tensions.
GIVE THE SPARK RECORDING Did you miss our GTS event?
Last week, we were thrilled to host Steven Lam, Co-founder and CEO of GoGoX, at our "Give the Spark" event in Hong Kong. Steven's captivating talk highlighted that one's humble beginnings and lack of academic credentials aren't barriers to entrepreneurial success.
Couldn't attend the live event? No problem!
You can access the recording by clicking here!
Delve into Steven's remarkable journey, from his early grassroots approach of personally recruiting drivers and understanding the unique pain points of his customers, to the bold decision of steering an IPO amidst a global pandemic.
Discover his insights on overcoming obstacles, continuously learning, and adapting to change. This is an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a leader who has successfully navigated the tumultuous path of entrepreneurship.
A POWERFUL TRIAD 👀The Meshing of Google, Microsoft & AI 🧠
Google has unveiled a new search tool called Search Generative Experience, which will generate responses to open-ended queries. The tool will be part of Google and will only be available to a limited number of users during the "experimental" phase.
At its annual developer conference, Google announced the proactive warning feature for unknown AirTags on its Android system. The feature will alert users about tiny devices developed to track personal items like keys and wallets, and is expected to go live this summer.
Google has removed the waitlist for "Bard", its experimental conversational chat service, which is set to be rolled out in English across 180 countries and territories. The chatbot will soon be able to respond to prompts with images as well as text. Google is seeking to improve its AI offerings to compete with rivals, such as Microsoft's ChatGPT and Baidu's Ernie.
Exciting things are happening every day ⚡️ Follow us on social media to stay tuned!