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Nov 6, 2023

Like Humans — Scientists Discover That Rats Have an Imagination

Posted by in categories: neuroscience, virtual reality

As human beings, our lives are intertwined with our thoughts, whether we’re contemplating dinner options or indulging in memories of our recent beach getaway.

Interestingly, scientists at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have discovered that animals also have an imagination.

A group of researchers from the Lee and Harris laboratories devised an innovative approach that fuses virtual reality with a brain-machine interface to explore the inner thoughts of rats.

Nov 6, 2023

Smart Glasses Revolution: Unlocking Human Potential with Phantom Technology’s AR Assistant

Posted by in categories: augmented reality, information science, robotics/AI, wearables

The future of smart glasses is about to change drastically with the upcoming release of DigiLens ARGO range next year. These innovative smart glasses will be powered by Phantom Technology’s cutting-edge spatial AI assistant, CASSI. This partnership between DigiLens, based in Silicon Valley, and Phantom Technology, located at St John’s Innovation Centre, brings together the expertise of both companies to create a game-changing wearable device.

Phantom Technology, an AI start-up founded by a group of brilliant minds, has been working diligently over the years to develop advanced human interface technologies for AI wearables. Their breakthrough 3D imaging technology allows users to identify objects in their environment, enhancing their overall experience. With DigiLens incorporating Phantom’s patented optical platform into their consumer product, customers can expect a new era of smart glasses with unparalleled features.

CASSI, the novel spatial AI assistant designed by Phantom Technology, aims to boost productivity and awareness in enterprise settings. This innovative assistant combines computer vision algorithms with a large language model, enabling users to receive step-by-step instructions and assistance for various tasks. Imagine effortlessly locating any physical object or destination in the real world with 3D precision, using your voice to generate instructions, and seamlessly managing tasks using augmented reality.

Nov 6, 2023

Samsung’s Breakthrough All Solid-State Battery Tech

Posted by in categories: energy, sustainability

Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, has recently made a groundbreaking announcement in the field of battery technology. The company claims to have developed an all solid-state battery that could revolutionize the way we power our devices. This breakthrough could potentially lead to longer-lasting batteries with faster charging times, addressing one of the biggest pain points for consumers.

Solid-state batteries are a next-generation energy storage technology that replaces the liquid electrolyte found in traditional lithium-ion batteries with a solid material. This innovation offers several advantages, including increased energy density, improved safety, and enhanced lifespan. Samsung’s new solid-state battery reportedly boasts an energy density of up to 900 watt-hours per liter, which is nearly double the capacity of current lithium-ion batteries.

Nov 6, 2023

Is This How Our Future Cities Will Look?

Posted by in category: futurism

I hope this isn’t our future. Real life is better. Using it some of the time if on but not full time.


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Nov 6, 2023

Researchers Create Chicken Embryos With Dinosaur-Like Faces

Posted by in category: evolution

Researchers seeking to understand how birds got their beaks turned back the evolutionary clock just a tad.

Nov 5, 2023

Robot ‘nurse’ helps alleviate burnout among real nurses around the country

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, business, finance, robotics/AI

CNBC’s Andrea Day joins Shep Smith to report on ‘robot nurses’ meant to give a hand to live nurses, who suffered under very difficult conditions during the pandemic. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi.

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Nov 5, 2023

‘Mika’ becomes world’s first AI human-like robot CEO

Posted by in categories: business, robotics/AI

One Polish drinks company is taking a futuristic approach to its business strategy by appointing the world’s first A.I.-powered robot CEO.

Nov 5, 2023

Atlas Scuttles

Posted by in category: futurism

Boston Dynamic’s Atlas does the “crab”.

Nov 5, 2023

Elon Musk Unveils Revolutionary AI Assistant, Grok

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, internet, robotics/AI

Elon Musk, renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of OpenAI, made an exciting announcement on November 3. Musk revealed that xAI, a subdivision of OpenAI, will be releasing its first artificial intelligence, Grok, to a select group of users. In his tweet, Musk stated that Grok is “the best that currently exists” in many crucial aspects.

Grok, a groundbreaking AI assistant, promises to revolutionize information accessibility and browsing capabilities. Unlike other models, Grok has the unique ability to offer real-time access to information through the powerful platform. Through this platform, Grok can fetch up-to-date information from the internet on any given topic, providing users with comprehensive and timely insights.

Musk also highlighted Grok’s distinctive feature of possessing internet browsing capabilities, similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This grants Grok the capability to not only provide information but also engage in meaningful conversations with users, making it a truly versatile AI assistant.

Nov 5, 2023

SpaceX Artist-in-Residence on painting spacecraft and Starlink satellites: ‘The machine is my patron’ (exclusive)

Posted by in categories: internet, robotics/AI, satellites

Provocative Silicon Valley artist Agnieszka Pilat has strong beliefs regarding the intermingling of art, religion and technology, something that keeps her fertile muse alert amid multiple presentations, exhibitions and appearances at global events such as the recent TED AI 2023 conference in San Francisco.

The Polish-born Pilat’s current SpaceX Artist-in-Residence program at the aerospace firm’s Hawthorne, California facility will likely run through 2024 and comes right before a December exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial in Australia. There, for three months, her black-and-yellow Boston Dynamics robodogs will be creating autonomous artwork via a series of pre-programmed instructions.