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What would be the best way to power your smart contact lenses? Maybe with your tears? And X aka Twitter updates their ad policy as presidential preselection ramps up. Get 20% discount on tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference in London and meet us there (19th-20th September 2023): https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - 1. Smart contact lens battery charged by human tears 12:42 -...

Asteroid mining appears to be a very lucrative business with 10k Quadrillion dollars estimated on 16 Psyche and NASA/SpaceX launch this October to get there! Here on earth, ByteDance puts its spotlight on TikTok with slowing business in China. And Netflix extends its offer to video games! Get 20% discount at Quantum Tech in London (19th - 20th September 2023) and meet us there:  https://tinyurl.co...

Today we are talking about Laser weapons, X's reduced requirements of their revenue program, and net energy gain from fusion power! It literally feels like news from a science fiction novel when the news contains laser weapons and fusion power. 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - 1: China Claims to Have Built a Laser Weapon That Can Fire Indefinitely 05:01 - 2: X Significantly Reduces the Requirements of Its Cr...

Let's talk about robot tentacles that could replace certain surgeries, GPT3 acing the SAT, and Elon Musk's new approach to advertising on Twitter. This is TechReview 74. Get 20% rebate on your tickets to the Quantum Tech 2023 Conference in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - 1: These robotic tentacles could travel into the lungs to treat cancer 06:42 - 2: GPT-3 aces te...

Meta cancels the Quest Pro line, Stack Overflow plans release of OverflowAI and Elon Musks X-shaped flood-light was dismantled in San Francisco.  Get 20% off of your tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference 2023 in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - 1: Meta cancels Quest Pro, stops development of Quest Pro 2 08:44 - 2: Stack Overflow jumps into the generative AI world w...

In March 2020, Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, struck a deal to buy augmented reality displays from British firm Plessey, aiming to develop AR glasses and compete with Apple. However, the development of Plessey's technology has stalled, and Meta has struggled to make the displays bright enough and reduce defects. As a result, they abandoned Plessey's microLED tech in favor of an older displ...

TikTok aims to identify rising artists, Instagram Threads is still far from Europe and Llama 2 attacks Microsoft and OpenAI! Let's talk about that in TechReview 71! 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - 1: TikTok's new program aims to identify rising artists in the music industry  08:19 - 2: Instagram Chief Says EU Access to Threads Could Take Months, User Retention ‘Better Than Expected’  17:00 - 3: Meta launche...

The Media&Tech Con 2023 was dominated by Generative AI and how it will shape the media industry in the following years. We were there and we talked to speakers, thought leaders, and attendees. Katharina Neubert from BILD, Ben Reininga from Snapchat, Steven Plöger from Axel Springer, Jakob Wais from Business Insider Germany, Ekaterina Schneider from Freetech Academy, Niddal Salah-Eldin from Axe...

Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald joins us today to talk about Space Biology, her background, the ESA astronaut selection program, living and working in space, mars colonization, astronaut training, and more.  00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Harnessing Photosynthesis: A Green Energy Solution for Martian Occupation & Space Exploration 02:34 - About Amelie 03:37 - Are you a space biologist? 04:29 - Henrike and Amel...

Discover how machine learning can predict music's hit potential in less than a minute. Unveil the undisclosed features of Apple's groundbreaking Vision Pro device. Explore Microsoft's ambitious plan to build a quantum supercomputer in just 10 years. This is TechReview 68. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - 1: Machine Learning: Forscher bestimmen Hit-Potenzial von Musik in weniger als einer Minute 08:41 - 2: Wh...

Today we're talking about shape-shifting robots, Apple's Vision Pro SDK and TikTok's new 'Trendy Beat' showcase. 00:00 - Intro 00:00 - 1: Groundbreaking polygon shape-changing robot for space exploration 00:00 - 2: Apple’s Vision Pro SDK is now available, in-person developer labs launch next month 00:00 - 3: TikTok Launches New In-Stream Shopping Push with ‘Trendy Beat’ Showcase 1. https://www.tec...

Join us for the latest podcast episode as we discuss Spotify's layoffs in its podcast division, Meta's upcoming Twitter alternative, and YouTube's controversial decision to allow election misinformation. Get insights into the changes reshaping the digital landscape and their impact on creators, users, and voter participation. Stay informed and engaged by subscribing now! 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - 1: S...

Welcome to TechReview 65 where we dive into all the exciting announcements from this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) by Apple. Get ready to explore the highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset, along with other hardware and software updates. From the innovative features of the headset to the new MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, we'll cover all the key highlights. Join...

Live from Media & TechCon 2023: From fabricated legal cases to viral fake images, the risks of AI-generated content are exposed. Discover how lawyers submitted bogus cases generated by ChatGPT, leading to a courtroom showdown. Meanwhile, a deceptive image caused stock market jitters, shedding light on the growing challenge of identifying fake news. Join us as we explore the pitfalls of relying...

Vast, a private space station company, has announced its plans to launch a commercial space station called "Haven-1" as soon as August 2025. The company aims to send four commercial astronauts on board SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle to the station, where they will spend 30 days before returning to Earth. Excitingly, the crewed seats are now up for sale for those who wish to experience the thrill of...

Microsoft researchers are taking the ChatGPT language model to the next level by expanding its capabilities beyond computers to control physical robots in the real world. In a recent experiment, ChatGPT was given control over a drone to find specific objects in a room, showcasing its ability to understand natural language and execute physical tasks. This development builds on Microsoft's partnersh...

Microsoft has been secretly developing its own AI chip, codenamed Athena, since 2019, which it hopes will outperform those currently procured from other vendors, saving both time and money on expensive AI initiatives. The chips are already in use by a select group of Microsoft and OpenAI employees who are testing the technology. In other AI news, OpenAI tested its latest large language model, GPT-...

In this episode of the TechReview podcast, Tarek interviews Eric Dauenhauer, who has launched a petition for Responsible AI. Eric and the signatories of the petition believe that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring tremendous benefits, there is a crucial need to address the potential security risks associated with its development. The petition is one of the top-ranking petitions on change...

Ikea is introducing its products as augmented reality (AR) models in Google search, allowing users to visualize the items in their own space. In space exploration news, a Japanese company is gearing up to attempt a Moon landing, marking a significant milestone in the field of space travel. Meanwhile, Snapchat is facing backlash from users over its 'My AI' expansion, with the platform receiving a f...

From DMCA takedown notices to transformative AI-generated art, the copyright debate continues to rage on. Find out how Universal Music Publishing Group's actions against Youtuber Grandayy could impact the future of AI-generated content. Also, discover how ByteDance's revenue surge in 2022, thanks to TikTok and Douyin, could boost investor confidence in the Chinese social media giant, and learn abo...

Samsung actually did it! Samsung engineers accidentally leak confidential information while using AI to fix their source code! Plus, SpaceX is gearing up to launch its fully stacked Starship spacecraft for its first orbital flight test, pending regulatory approval. Elon Musk's company is set to take payloads and astronauts to deep space destinations, including the Moon and Mars, with a massive reu...

K-pop now has virtual girl bands! With the rise of digital avatars and the increasing popularity of online performances, K-pop is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pop star in the digital age. At 01:19, we take a closer look at the rise of these virtual girl bands and the impact they are having on the music industry. Next, we turn our attention to Adobe and their latest innovation -...

Microsoft is reportedly introducing a suite of Office 365 tools featuring GPT-4, the latest and most powerful artificial intelligence software from OpenAI. Despite a scarcity of server hardware required to operate GPT-4, Microsoft is limiting access to internal teams to ensure sufficient capacity to handle the new Office tools and Bing's upcoming GPT-4 powered chatbot. Meanwhile, Danish startup Be...

From asteroids hurtling towards Earth to office spaces turning into ghost towns, and even the billionaire tech moguls engaging in a fiery feud. Join us as we discuss the latest headlines making waves in the world of science, technology, and business. Strap in for an exciting ride as we explore NASA's DART mission, Google CEO's desk-sharing policy, and Elon Musk's latest showdown with Twitter and A...

From mind-blowing face filters to AI voices that scam thousands, the latest tech news is as exciting as it is concerning. And in this video, we delve into the dark side of TikTok's new features and explore how AI is being used to manipulate and deceive. Plus, find out why the app's future in the US is now uncertain due to Apple's strict app store rules. Buckle up and get ready to be informed and a...