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Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access
**Main points:**
- Major automakers, including Ford, GM, and Hyundai, have adopted Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV charging.
- Non-Tesla EV owners will need adapters to access Tesla's Supercharger network, with some manufacturers providing free adapters and others selling them.
- By 2025, many new EV models will come with NACS ports, eliminating the need for adapters.
**Supporting details:**
- Tesla has over 36,499 NACS ports available, surpass16,925 CCS ports.
- Automakers like GM, Hyundai, and Volvo are updating their software and providing adapters for existing EV owners.
- New EV models from 2025 onward will have NACS charge ports, expanding access to Tesla's Supercharger network.
Proton’s device aims to help those with kidney disease and cut heart failure risks
**Main points:**
Proton Intelligence, a Canada-based startup, has raised $6.95 million to develop a continuous potassium monitoring product.
The device, set to launch in 2025, will be inserted under the skin to track potassium levels, connecting to a smartphone app for patient monitoring and notifications.
**Supporting details:**
Clinical trials are underway, with a clinician dashboard to provide insights for care teams to fine-tune therapies.
Proton aims to address potassium imbalances affecting those with chronic kidney disease or at risk of heart failure, a problem impacting 10% of the global population.
**Technical specifics:**
The device will provide real-time monitoring, with alerts for unsafe potassium levels, and is claimed to be more scalable and accurate than existing solutions.
Google is using Anthropic’s Claude to improve its Gemini AI
**Main points:**
- Google contractors are comparing Gemini AI's answers to Anthropic's Claude model.
- Contractors evaluate accuracy, truthfulness, and verbosity, with up to 30 minutes per prompt.
- Claude's responses emphasize safety, avoiding certain prompts and topics.
- Anthropic's terms of service prohibit using Claude to build competing products without approval.
- Google hasn't confirmed obtaining permission to use Claude for testing Gemini.
Revenue-based financing startups continue to raise capital in MENA, where the model just works
Main points:
- CredibleX, a revenue-based financing platform, raised $55 million in seed funding.
- The platform provides working capital to SMEs in the MENA region, where traditional banking channels are limited.
- CredibleX partners with large aggregators to reach SMEs and facilitates loan repayments through direct relationships.
Supporting details:
- The platform has issued over AED 100 million to SMEs since March 2024.
- CredibleX is regulated by FSRA at Abu Dhabi Global Markets and has a unique approach to recovering repayments.
- The seed round was led by Further Ventures, with debt from various providers, including Kilgour Williams Capital.
Sony’s CES 2025 press conference: How to watch
**Main points:** Sony's CES press event will take place on January 6 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. The company will showcase various products, including the SRH-S1 extended reality headset and Bravia home theater line additions.
**Supporting details:** The event will be streamed on Sony's site and YouTube, featuring a range of products from TVs to audio systems, and possibly some surprises.
**Livestream available on Sony's site and YouTube.**
**Event date:** January 6.
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Sony's CES press event is on Jan 6 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, featuring the SRH-S1 headset and Bravia line additions, streaming on Sony's site and YouTube.
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