🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Apple Set to Enter the Smart Home Camera Market

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Amazon Eyes Faster Deliveries with New Smart Glasses for Drivers

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Tip: Facing Challenges? Here’s How AI Can Boost Your Resilience

• 🤔 Can you guess which image is real and which one is AI? Go vote!

(Read time: five minutes) - Fun fact: I never change this.

This was a good use of AI. My wife is with me in Paris. She got food poisoning in the middle of the night and had to go to the emergency room. I was not allowed to stay with her. We used ChatGPT to communicate with the staff and ensure everyone knew what was going on—both ways. AI for the win, again. My wife is okay!

One Big Story: Apple Set to Enter the Smart Home Camera Market

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its own smart home camera in 2026, finally entering a space mostly left to third-party HomeKit devices like the Eve Indoor Cam. They’re setting ambitious goals, aiming for tens of millions of shipments annually, which says this camera will be a big part of their lineup.

• Why it’s interesting: Apple’s camera is expected to integrate deeply with Siri and come packed with “Apple Intelligence,” likely leveraging custom silicon to deliver features other smart cameras can’t match. Voice control, privacy, and predictive AI? That could be Apple’s winning edge.

• More to come: Apple is also rumored to be working on a smart display with a screen and speaker, set to compete with devices like the Echo Show. Down the line, a version that follows you around the room on a robotic arm could be coming—a whole new level of “smart” home.

My Take: Apple’s timing might be perfect. With privacy concerns rising and smart home adoption growing, Apple could pull in a wave of new customers looking for trustworthy, easy-to-use tech. This is definitely one to watch.

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Cool Tech: Amazon Eyes Faster Deliveries with New Smart Glasses for Drivers

Amazon is reportedly developing smart glasses for delivery drivers, aiming to boost efficiency in the final steps of each delivery. These glasses would give drivers turn-by-turn directions and free up their hands from GPS devices, helping them shave seconds off each stop—seconds that add up fast when delivering millions of packages.

• Main features: The glasses would include a small display for navigation and possibly a camera to snap delivery-proof photos. This is a big step forward in Amazon’s push to cut “last mile” costs, where nearly half of delivery costs come from navigating neighborhoods.

• Challenges ahead: Amazon struggles with battery life, comfort, and data collection for detailed navigation. Plus, they’ll need to convince drivers—many of whom already wear glasses—to actually use them.

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Latest News

🏫  The Wall Street Journal reports that Chegg, once a leading online education platform, has experienced a dramatic decline due to the rise of ChatGPT. As students increasingly turn to this free AI tool for homework assistance, Chegg has lost over 500,000 subscribers, leading to a 99% drop in its stock value and a $14.5 billion loss in market capitalization.

📈 Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven drug discovery company, has partnered with Above and Beyond to identify novel therapeutic targets and repurposed drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Utilizing their platforms, PandaOmics™ and Chemistry42™, they aim to expedite the development of effective ALS treatments by analyzing patient data and generating potential drug candidates.

🤖 Physical Intelligence, a startup developing universal AI software for robots, has secured $400 million in funding at a $2 billion valuation, with contributions from Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, Thrive Capital, and Lux Capital. This investment underscores a growing trend in the robotics sector, where companies focus on creating adaptable AI systems capable of performing diverse tasks across various robotic platforms.

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Today’s Tip: Facing Challenges? Here’s How AI Can Boost Your Resilience

I recently got a request from someone feeling overwhelmed and searching for ways to build resilience through tough times. I get it—resilience isn’t always easy to summon, especially when life throws you a curveball. I’ve had to tap into my own resilience after my dog, Baxter, passed away, and I know firsthand how important it is to find strength when facing challenges. Suppose you're navigating a setback, managing daily stress, or just looking to bounce back stronger. In that case, this prompt is designed to guide you in getting advice that truly resonates with your unique situation.

This isn’t your standard “stay strong” advice; it’s a powerful tool to help ChatGPT understand what you’re going through, what you want to achieve, and the support you have. So, if you’re ready to build a resilience plan tailored to your life, start by filling in the blanks below. Let’s get you on the path to bouncing back better than ever!

Remember: the more detailed you are when filling in placeholders, the better the output. I recommend using ChatGPT or Claude for this. You can also upload a screenshot of your monthly calendar for this prompt, but I also recommend sending as much information as possible.

I need your comprehensive, actionable advice on building resilience tailored to my unique situation. I’ll provide specific details below to ensure the guidance is relevant and effective.

Here’s my information:

Current Challenge or Situation: I am currently facing [describe your specific challenge or situation, e.g., “a career setback after not receiving a promotion,” “recovering from a health issue,” “managing stress from balancing work and family obligations,” etc.].

Emotional State and Mindset: My current emotional state is [briefly describe your feelings, e.g., “discouraged,” “anxious,” “feeling self-doubt but hopeful,” etc.]. I tend to believe [mention any mindset or belief about the situation, e.g., “that I may not be good enough,” “that this is just a temporary setback,” etc.].

Personal Goals and Aspirations: My goal is to [explain what you hope to achieve by building resilience, e.g., “bounce back stronger,” “maintain a positive outlook,” “become more adaptable to change,” etc.].

Past Resilience Strategies (if any): In the past, I’ve tried [list any methods or strategies you’ve used to build resilience, e.g., “journaling,” “seeking support from friends,” “meditation,” etc.]. These strategies have been [describe their effectiveness, e.g., “helpful,” “only somewhat effective,” “not very useful,” etc.].

Support Systems Available: I have access to [mention any personal or professional support networks, e.g., “family,” “friends,” “a therapist,” “a mentor,” etc.].

Please provide the following in your response:

Daily Resilience-Building Actions: Suggest specific, small actions I can incorporate into my daily routine to gradually build resilience, alongside any recommended mindset shifts to support these actions.

Short-Term and Long-Term Approaches: Outline both immediate actions to manage my current stress and longer-term practices to sustain resilience over time.

Relatable Examples: If possible, give relatable examples from similar situations to help me understand how to apply these techniques in my life.

Science-Backed Techniques: Provide any science-backed resilience methods, such as mindfulness practices, cognitive reframing, or goal-setting techniques, with explanations on how they work and why they’re effective.

Motivational Support: Include encouraging insights or motivational advice to help me stay confident and focused on building resilience, especially if I face setbacks along the way.

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🤔 Which image is real?

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way. My only goal is to choose such good photos that the majority of votes are wrong. This may be the toughest one yet.

Last edition’s results (exactly 50/50):

Did you vote in the poll from Nov 12th? The top image was correct, but both looked extremely believable! Go back and see the photos here.

I hope that through these quizzes, you are learning to notice little things that will tip you off to AI images in the future. By noticing these things, you’re already ahead of the game.

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