Daily Tech News Show Bots and Bribes - DTNS 4904
Nov 26, 2024
A UK company has created a robotic dog with a gamma ray detector for soil assessment, showcasing innovation in agriculture. Meanwhile, debates arise over Huawei's Mate 70 smartphone and its implications for China's semiconductor progress. In a dramatic twist, Drake sues Universal Music Group, claiming they used bots and bribes to boost a rival's song, raising questions about fairness in the music industry. These topics highlight the intersection of technology, agriculture, and the competitive landscape in music.
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Robotic Soil Assessment
- A robotic dog with a gamma-ray detector assesses soil quality in Cornwall, UK.
- This replaces manual soil sampling, offering faster, more comprehensive data.
Huawei's Chip Advancements
- Huawei's Mate 70 uses domestically-made 7nm chips, showing China's progress despite US sanctions.
- This could reshape supply chains, but Huawei's production scalability remains uncertain.
Drake vs. UMG
- Drake sued Universal Music Group, claiming they boosted Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us" using bots and bribes.
- Drake alleges UMG offered Spotify royalty discounts for promotion and paid a podcaster for bot-generated streams.