Here are the top 7 tech news stories of the past week or so:
- Global Alliance Against Disinformation: The US, UK, and Canada have formed a global alliance to counter foreign government disinformation. They aim to define and identify disinformation, with hopes that more countries will join this effort.
- Nvidia’s AI Prediction: Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts the decline of coding as AI takes over. He believes that kids won’t need to learn traditional coding skills.
- Wearable Ultrasound Sticker: MIT engineers have developed a wearable ultrasound sticker that continuously monitors organ stiffness. This breakthrough could revolutionize early disease detection, especially for liver and kidney failure.
- Galaxy Ring’s Health Features: Samsung plans to enhance its Galaxy Ring smart ring with more health features and augmented reality capabilities. The goal is to appeal to a broader audience beyond conventional wearables.
- AI-Generated Music: AI-generated music continues to gain popularity, with Adobe launching a tool for composers to collaborate with machine learning algorithms to create unique compositions.
- Beyond Binary Computing: Researchers have developed a computer using an array of VCSELs with optical feedback, marking a light-driven computing revolution.
- Satellite Falls to Earth: A 5,000-pound European ERS-2 satellite re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, safely burning up upon re-entry.
