Innovation
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else)
The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else) Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize global higher education by transforming how students learn, institutions operate, and knowledge is delivered. The AI future will bring about significant changes in the way universities are structured, taught, and assessed, with a focus on personalized learning and adaptive curricula. […]
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Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo
Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously and can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, carrying loads up […]
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Money from food companies could make what you eat safer
Money from food companies could make what you eat safer Researchers propose creating a user fee program for food companies to fund FDA oversight and strengthen food safety regulations. The FDA currently relies on appropriations from Congress, which amounts to only 1% of its $1.1 billion foods program budget, compared to 66% for drug regulation. […]
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WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud WhatsApp is developing a new feature called “Private Processing” that allows users to interact with Meta AI in private, secure chats. The feature uses a third-party provider for OHTTP protocol to obscure user IP addresses and prevent attackers from targeting users without compromising the system. […]
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Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint
Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave integrates directly with ADT Plus security system to unlock doors and disarm systems using fingerprint recognition. The lock uses a new, more secure method for managing passwords and PIN codes within a Z-Wave network, […]
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images Nvidia has launched a new tool called Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, available to download today. The tool allows developers to generate AI images by creating them in 3D using Blender and then using Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 image generator. Users can manually […]
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AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar
AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar Radar technology is being developed to enable non-contact health monitoring, allowing for remote vital sign tracking without physical contact. The use of radar has several advantages over other technologies, including its ability to penetrate through blankets and clothing, and its independence from lighting […]
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Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater?
Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater? The RAW Ring is a smart ring that aims to catch cheating partners in the act by tracking biometric data. The ring would use AI-generated insights to detect changes in heart rate, skin conductance, and other physiological signals that may indicate infidelity. The […]
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This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises. The […]
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