Neurotech industry, crisis at Google, best of MWC and more / Daily digest

March 03, 2024

Neurotech industry, crisis at Google, best of MWC and more / Daily digest

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The emerging neurotech industry connecting brains to computers - Brain-computer interfaces and the promise of technological telepathy

As impressive as Apple’s ‘Spatial computing’ is, the advent of BCIs forms one of the major themes of how human beings embody AI in the 21st century. I know, that sounds like a stretch, but hear me out. Recently I’ve asked a few experts about BCIs, this is the first one in that series.

High-speed humanoid feels like a step change in robotics

You've seen a ton of videos of humanoid robots – but this one feels different. It's Sanctuary's Phoenix bot, with "the world's best robot hands," working totally autonomously at near-human speeds – much faster than Tesla's or Figure's robots.

We Need Self-Driving Cars

Anyone rooting against self-driving cars is cheering for tens of thousands of deaths, year after year. We shouldn’t be burning self-driving cars in the streets. We should be celebrating.

The Difference Between AI, Machine Learning, & Deep Learning — Explained

In the past eight months since ChatGPT debuted, AI has gone from a futuristic concept saved for sci-fi plots to a catch-all term for any technology with extraordinary capabilities.

TIPS

How to work safely and securely in public spaces

Put some simple precautions in place when you're away from home.

CYBERSECURITY

Ask Jerry: Should you worry about Chinese smartphones?

Welcome to Ask Jerry, where we talk about any and all the questions you might have about the smart things in your life. I'm Jerry, and I have spent the better part of my life working with tech. I have a background in engineering and R&D and have been covering Android and Google for the past 15 years.

It’s Time to Move Away From C and C++, Says White House

Shifting toward memory-safe programming languages could alleviate cybersecurity risks for individuals and small businesses, the Biden administration claims.

WOMEN IN TECH

15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

For women seeking to connect and advance their IT careers, or those who support diversity and inclusion in technology fields, here are 15 conferences you won’t want to miss.

CAREER

How to Work From Anywhere: A Primer for Digital Nomads

Working remotely while you travel from place to place isn't something you should dive into without a plan. Here are the big things to consider before taking the plunge.

OPINION

Inside the Crisis at Google

Culture war narratives give Google's organizational coherence a bit too much credit. There's more to the story.

Cool Technology

The best of MWC 2024

MWC 2024 has come to an end, and there was so much to see, so many things to do, and tons of new tech toys to play with. The annual event gives companies a chance to show off their most recent products, launch and tease new or upcoming devices, or reveal concepts that may never reach store shelves (but are still fun to play with). This year was no different, with impressive showings from our favorite brands, such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, OnePlus and more.