AI Images Of A Caterpillar Pickup Went Viral β So The Company Built One
In late 2024, AI-generated images of a Caterpillar pickup truck started spreading across the internet. The concept wasnβt real, but it grabbed a lot of attention β including from Caterpillar itself.
The company, best known for its yellow construction and mining machines, said it also received thousands of messages from customers and contractors asking what a Cat-branded truck would actually look like.
So Caterpillar decided to answer that question.
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the company revealed the Cat Truck β a custom pickup built on a Ford Super Duty. The project was created to bring the viral AI concept into the real world and show what a Caterpillar-style truck for job sites might look like.
Despite the hype, itβs not a new production model. Caterpillar says the truck is currently just a one-off concept β essentially a real-life version of an idea that started with AI.
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In late 2024, AI-generated images of a Caterpillar pickup truck started spreading across the internet. The concept wasnβt real, but it grabbed a lot of attention β including from Caterpillar itself.
The company, best known for its yellow construction and mining machines, said it also received thousands of messages from customers and contractors asking what a Cat-branded truck would actually look like.
So Caterpillar decided to answer that question.
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the company revealed the Cat Truck β a custom pickup built on a Ford Super Duty. The project was created to bring the viral AI concept into the real world and show what a Caterpillar-style truck for job sites might look like.
Despite the hype, itβs not a new production model. Caterpillar says the truck is currently just a one-off concept β essentially a real-life version of an idea that started with AI.
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314 trillion digits of Οβ¦ on a single machine π€―
A team from StorageReview just set a new world record, calculating Ο to 314 trillion decimal places in a nonstop 110-day run β perfectly timed for Pi Day (3/14).
Whatβs wild? They didnβt use a massive cloud setup. Just one Dell PowerEdge server running 24/7 for nearly four months with zero downtime.
In reality, science doesnβt even need that many digits β NASA says ~37 is enough to measure the observable universe accurately. So why push further?
Because itβs not really about Ο. These runs are extreme stress tests for modern hardware β pushing processors, memory, and storage to their limits, exposing weaknesses and improving systems used in AI, simulations, and big data.
The machine handled insane data flow (~280 GB/s) and still beat previous 300T records with less power and complexity.
Thereβs still no finish line β Ο never ends, and neither does the race π
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A team from StorageReview just set a new world record, calculating Ο to 314 trillion decimal places in a nonstop 110-day run β perfectly timed for Pi Day (3/14).
Whatβs wild? They didnβt use a massive cloud setup. Just one Dell PowerEdge server running 24/7 for nearly four months with zero downtime.
In reality, science doesnβt even need that many digits β NASA says ~37 is enough to measure the observable universe accurately. So why push further?
Because itβs not really about Ο. These runs are extreme stress tests for modern hardware β pushing processors, memory, and storage to their limits, exposing weaknesses and improving systems used in AI, simulations, and big data.
The machine handled insane data flow (~280 GB/s) and still beat previous 300T records with less power and complexity.
Thereβs still no finish line β Ο never ends, and neither does the race π
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New leak about the Find X9 Ultra camera setup π
The 50MP 10Γ periscope super telephoto lens comes with an F3.5 aperture, allowing roughly 3Γ more light intake compared to the Samsung S23 Ultra. Itβs also the only native 10Γ optical zoom in the industry β basically like having a built-in teleconverter, so no extra accessories are needed while keeping things compact.
The 3Γ zoom is also the industry's highest light-gathering 200MP (OV52A) periscope lens.
Camera details:
β 10Γ β 1/2.76" 50MP, F3.5
β 3Γ β 1/1.28" 200MP, F2.2
The 230mm (10Γ) focal length is pretty much at its limit for achieving an F3.5 aperture.
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The 50MP 10Γ periscope super telephoto lens comes with an F3.5 aperture, allowing roughly 3Γ more light intake compared to the Samsung S23 Ultra. Itβs also the only native 10Γ optical zoom in the industry β basically like having a built-in teleconverter, so no extra accessories are needed while keeping things compact.
The 3Γ zoom is also the industry's highest light-gathering 200MP (OV52A) periscope lens.
Camera details:
β 10Γ β 1/2.76" 50MP, F3.5
β 3Γ β 1/1.28" 200MP, F2.2
The 230mm (10Γ) focal length is pretty much at its limit for achieving an F3.5 aperture.
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OPPO Find N6 launched in China
πΈ 8.12" 2480Γ2248 Samsung E7 120Hz LTPO Inner display
πΈ 6.62" FHD+ BOE X3 120Hz LTPO Cover display
πΈ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 (7-core)
πΈ LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1
πΈ 200MP HP5 (1/1.56") (OIS) + 50MP JN5 UW + 50MP JN5 (3x) Periscope Telephoto
πΈ 2MP Danxia Color Restoration Lens
πΈ 20MP + 20MP Internal and External Selfie
πΈ 6000mAhπ+ 80W (55W PPS)β‘
πΈ 50W Wireless Charging
πΈ AAC 1216H (192mmΒ²) top and bottom speakers
πΈ AAC ESA0617 (265.2mmΒ³) vibration motor
πΈThree ambient light sensors (inner, outer, and rear)
πΈ Four microphones (one top, two bottom, and one rear)
πΈ IP59/58/56 rating
πΈ USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
πΈ WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
πΈ Side-Mounted Fingerprint, Shortcut Key
πΈ Android 16 & ColorOS 16
πΈ 8.93mm (Folded) / 4.21mm (Unfolded)
πΈ 225g
π°Price: Starts at Β₯9999 (~βΉ1.35L/$1450) for 12GB+256GB
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πΈ 8.12" 2480Γ2248 Samsung E7 120Hz LTPO Inner display
πΈ 6.62" FHD+ BOE X3 120Hz LTPO Cover display
πΈ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 (7-core)
πΈ LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1
πΈ 200MP HP5 (1/1.56") (OIS) + 50MP JN5 UW + 50MP JN5 (3x) Periscope Telephoto
πΈ 2MP Danxia Color Restoration Lens
πΈ 20MP + 20MP Internal and External Selfie
πΈ 6000mAhπ+ 80W (55W PPS)β‘
πΈ 50W Wireless Charging
πΈ AAC 1216H (192mmΒ²) top and bottom speakers
πΈ AAC ESA0617 (265.2mmΒ³) vibration motor
πΈThree ambient light sensors (inner, outer, and rear)
πΈ Four microphones (one top, two bottom, and one rear)
πΈ IP59/58/56 rating
πΈ USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
πΈ WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
πΈ Side-Mounted Fingerprint, Shortcut Key
πΈ Android 16 & ColorOS 16
πΈ 8.93mm (Folded) / 4.21mm (Unfolded)
πΈ 225g
π°Price: Starts at Β₯9999 (~βΉ1.35L/$1450) for 12GB+256GB
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POCO X8 Pro has launched in India
β’ 6.59" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED Display
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
β’ Gorilla Glass 7i Front, Metal Frame & Glass Back
β’ 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM
β’ 256GB UFS 4.1 Storage
β’ 50MP Main + 8MP UW + 20MP Selfie Camera
β’ 6500mAh battery
β’ 100W Charging + 27W Reverse Wired Charging
β’ 8.4mm, 202g, IP68/IP69K
π° Price:
β’ Starts at βΉ32,999 for 8GB+256GB
β’ Iron Man Edition= βΉ37,999
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β’ 6.59" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED Display
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
β’ Gorilla Glass 7i Front, Metal Frame & Glass Back
β’ 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM
β’ 256GB UFS 4.1 Storage
β’ 50MP Main + 8MP UW + 20MP Selfie Camera
β’ 6500mAh battery
β’ 100W Charging + 27W Reverse Wired Charging
β’ 8.4mm, 202g, IP68/IP69K
π° Price:
β’ Starts at βΉ32,999 for 8GB+256GB
β’ Iron Man Edition= βΉ37,999
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POCO X8 Pro Max launched in India
β’ 6.83" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
β’ Gorilla Glass 7i front, metal frame, Fibre glass back
β’ 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
β’ 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
β’ 50MP Light Fusion 600 main + 8MP ultrawide + 20MP selfie camera
β’ 9000mAh battery
β’ 100W charging + 27W reverse wired charging
β’ 8.2mm thick, 220g, IP68/IP69K
π° Price: Starts at βΉ42,999 for 12GB+256GB
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β’ 6.83" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
β’ Gorilla Glass 7i front, metal frame, Fibre glass back
β’ 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
β’ 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
β’ 50MP Light Fusion 600 main + 8MP ultrawide + 20MP selfie camera
β’ 9000mAh battery
β’ 100W charging + 27W reverse wired charging
β’ 8.2mm thick, 220g, IP68/IP69K
π° Price: Starts at βΉ42,999 for 12GB+256GB
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Uber is going all in on robotaxis β and teaming up with Nvidia to make it happen ππ€
Starting in 2027, Uber and Nvidia will roll out fully autonomous (Level 4) robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand to 28 cities globally by 2028. The cars will run on Nvidiaβs AI, designed to handle complex, real-world driving situations.
The launch will happen in phases β data collection β supervised rides β fully driverless fleets.
At the same time, Uber is leaning into partnerships instead of building its own tech, investing up to $1.25B in Rivian to secure thousands of electric robotaxis, including 10,000 vehicles planned for the Uber app by 2028.
The long-term vision is a global network mixing human drivers and robotaxis, with tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles across major cities. Competition is heating up (Waymo, Tesla), and Uber is betting it can become the platform connecting it all.
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Starting in 2027, Uber and Nvidia will roll out fully autonomous (Level 4) robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand to 28 cities globally by 2028. The cars will run on Nvidiaβs AI, designed to handle complex, real-world driving situations.
The launch will happen in phases β data collection β supervised rides β fully driverless fleets.
At the same time, Uber is leaning into partnerships instead of building its own tech, investing up to $1.25B in Rivian to secure thousands of electric robotaxis, including 10,000 vehicles planned for the Uber app by 2028.
The long-term vision is a global network mixing human drivers and robotaxis, with tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles across major cities. Competition is heating up (Waymo, Tesla), and Uber is betting it can become the platform connecting it all.
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Dockcase has unveiled the Selfix case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max, featuring an auxiliary display and memory expansion capabilities. The device connects via USB-C and utilizes a secondary 1.6-inch AMOLED screen (480Γ480) to facilitate taking selfies using the main 48 MP cameraβincluding support for Night, Portrait, and ProRes video modes.
The case is equipped with a microSD slot supporting cards up to 2 TB, which are recognized by iOS as external storage. It also features support for Power Delivery up to 100 W and includes a dedicated button for screen control. The project is slated for distribution via Kickstarter, with an estimated price of approximately $100.
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The case is equipped with a microSD slot supporting cards up to 2 TB, which are recognized by iOS as external storage. It also features support for Power Delivery up to 100 W and includes a dedicated button for screen control. The project is slated for distribution via Kickstarter, with an estimated price of approximately $100.
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Xiaomi 18 Ultra Early Leak π
Xiaomi 18 Ultra is reportedly in the early research stage, exploring a 200MP 1/1.28" continuous optical zoom solution with an improved minimum focusing distance for telephoto macro. The focal length has not been finalised yet.
For comparison, the current Xiaomi 17 Ultra features:
β«Continuous optical zoom from 75mm to 100mm, powered by HPE (1/1.4" 200MP) sensor
β«30cm minimum focusing distance for telephoto macro, which is relatively limited
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Xiaomi 18 Ultra is reportedly in the early research stage, exploring a 200MP 1/1.28" continuous optical zoom solution with an improved minimum focusing distance for telephoto macro. The focal length has not been finalised yet.
For comparison, the current Xiaomi 17 Ultra features:
β«Continuous optical zoom from 75mm to 100mm, powered by HPE (1/1.4" 200MP) sensor
β«30cm minimum focusing distance for telephoto macro, which is relatively limited
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