7 for 7 : What’s happened this week? 10/03/24

Here are the top tech news stories from the past week or so:

1. Azure’s AMD-based VMs: On March 4th, 2024, Azure introduced the latest AMD-based VMs in public preview for the D, E, and F family VMs, built on the 4th Generation AMD EPYC™ 9004 (Genoa) CPU.
2. Affective Computing: Scientists have connected human emotions with AI, marking a significant advancement in affective computing.
3. Navigating the Graphene Maze: Researchers have made strides in navigating the graphene maze, balancing health, environmental concerns, and innovation.
4. Caltech’s PAVT: Caltech’s PAVT (Photoacoustic Vibroacoustography Technology) allows for seeing deep blood flow without a single cut.
5. Secret Driver of Climate Change: Scientists have uncovered a secret driver of climate change, shedding light on complex climate dynamics.
6. Breaking Moore’s Law: Lightmatter has progressed toward light-speed computing, potentially breaking Moore’s Law.
7. Plastic Chemical Linked to Obesity: A common plastic chemical has been linked to increased childhood obesity risks.