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Neuralink Shows Chip That Helps Paralyzed Man Play Chess

21Mar

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Neuralink Shows Chip That Helps Paralyzed Man Play Chess

Elon Musk's Neuralink took a significant step forward in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology this week. In a live-streamed event, the company showcased Noland Arbaugh, a patient implanted with their "Telepathy" device, playing chess using only his thoughts. Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, has shown the world its first success story. On Wednesday, they live-streamed a 29-year-old patient named Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down due to a diving accident, playing online chess using only his mind. Arbaugh had a special chip implanted in his brain by Neuralink back in January. This chip allows him to control a computer cursor or keyboard just by thinking. In the live stream, he played chess on his laptop, moving the cursor using the Neuralink devic...

US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

23Feb

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US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

A private spacecraft made by US Odysseus successfully lands on the lunar surface. This marks the first time a private company named 'Intuitive Machines' has achieved a lunar landing. Moreover, It would be the first American landing since 1972. America's Odysseus spacecraft has made history by landing on the moon. This milestone marks the first time in over 50 years that an American spacecraft has achieved this feat. The spacecraft is operated by a company called Intuitive Machines. Moreover, it is also the first private venture to successfully land on the lunar surface. This achievement is significant because it's the first soft landing by an American spacecraft on the moon since the Apollo missions in 1972. The landing site, near a crater called Malapert A, was chosen for its ...

Hyderabad Airport Leads the Way with Smart Baggage Trolleys

20Feb

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Hyderabad Airport Leads the Way with Smart Baggage Trolleys

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad was the first airport in India to deploy smart baggage trolleys. These innovative trolleys were implemented in 2019 and have transformed the travel experience for passengers in several ways. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RIGA) in Hyderabad has become the trendsetter in India by introducing smart baggage trolleys. Since their implementation in 2019, these cutting-edge trolleys have revolutionized the travel experience for passengers in several ways. Anand Mahindra, chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra group, saw the video and was impressed. He shared on social media, wondering if these were the first of their kind globally. RIGA responded with enthusiasm, expressing their excitement about being the pioneers in introducing thes...

Meta, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Tackle Deepfake Threat

14Feb

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Meta, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Tackle Deepfake Threat

Tech giants Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, and Microsoft are reportedly collaborating on a pact to develop tools and strategies for detection and prevention of deepfake threat. The ultimate goal is to create a safer online environment where trust and truth can prevail. AI giants like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are teaming up to tackle deepfake threat. The companies involved announced on Tuesday that they had created this political fake content using artificial intelligence (AI), which could deceive people before important elections worldwide this year. They are working on a pact or agreement to address deepfakes and other misleading content. The involved parties are still discussing this agreement and anticipate unveiling it during the Munich Security Conference on Frida...

Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Joins NASA in Space Mission

10Feb

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Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Joins NASA in Space Mission

NASA has begun using mirrorless International Space Station (ISS) cameras. It marks a significant shift from the traditional digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras they've relied on for years. The new camera of choice is the Nikon Z9, a high-end mirrorless camera known for its excellent image quality, low-light performance, and fast autofocus. For many years, Nikon cameras have been trusted companions for astronauts, capturing amazing images of Earth and space. In January 2024, something exciting happened, i.e., the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera reached the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. This marks a big moment for space photography. They're expected to replace the Nikon D5 DSLRs that have been in use since 2017. Thirteen Nikon Z9 cameras, fifteen Nikkor Z len...