DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


LEXUS GX OFF-ROADER - A MAJOR COMPETITOR




                                             Source:  Lexus


  • Lexus is unveiling an all-new GX for 2024.  Said to display impressive off-road capabilities, the 2024 GX is reported to be glamorous, civilized and capable.  Here's what we know:
  • It's boxy and will compete with among others Land Rover Defender
  • Has electronic KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) which automatically controls front & rear wheel stabilizers independently
  • Here are some specs:
  1. Ground Clearance of 10.9 inches
  2. Horsepower - 349 hp
  3. Four-wheel drive, 10 speed automatic
  4. 3.5-liter twin turbo V6
  5. 5-seater
  6. Wheelbase of 112.2 inches
  7. Tows 8,000 pounds
  8. Unknown base price
  • The Lexus GX looks to be a major competitor.

AI CREATING PICTURE PERFECT IMAGES








                                                        Source:  Open AI DALL-E 3

  • Open AI's DALL-E 3 image generator is pushing the limits of image creation and is being called by experts cutting edge with incredible precision, detailing and artistry.  Here's what we know:
  1. It's a Generative AI enabled text-to-image generator based on a new AI image synthesis model
  2. Can be controlled & operated by the person using text prompts or by asking ChatGPT to do the prompts for them
  3. New system is more conversational than previous models
  4. It can generate an image and then create a story around the generated image
  5. Will be available in early October to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers
  6. No date on full public release
  7. It's currently in research preview
  8. Will be a fully integrated ChatGPT feature
  9. Trained on millions of images created by human artists and photographers
  10. Creates novel, stunning images based on written text
  11. Art created by this new system can't be copyrighted according to current US Copyright laws and falls into the public domain
  12. Text-based AI image generation is about a year old with Open AI, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion dominating
  13. Open AI's DALL-E 3 is being called by experts as at the lead of AI image creation.



HYUNDAI SURPRISE - POSSIBLE E-SPORTS CAR



                                            Source: Hyundai

  • Hyundai has filed for a trademark for its concept N Vision 74, its long-awaited electric sports car.  Here's what we know:
  1. Hyundai appears to be readying to put its much-acclaimed N Vision 74 concept into production
  2. It just filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office for a trademark on N74 to protect a sports car and other versions of the vehicle
  3. Experts believe an electric sports car N74 with futuristic styling and high performance is the big surprise coming from Hyundai
  4. It's a 670 hp rear-drive car powered by hydrogen fuel cells and batteries
  5. The EV concept is considered a rolling lab of automotive innovation and new powertrain development
  6. N Vision 74 debuted in 2022, made a big splash and left many asking Hyundai to put it into production 
  • Looks like their dreams are coming true.

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