The rise of smart home technology, with the average American home now housing 9 or more smart devices, is revolutionizing our living spaces. This transformation enhances convenience, energy efficiency, and accessibility while addressing privacy and security concerns. As AI integration deepens, homes will become increasingly responsive to our individual needs.
Google is enhancing its travel tools with AI-driven features across Maps, Search, and Hotels. New capabilities include screenshot recognition in Maps, AI-generated itineraries for entire countries, and global hotel price tracking. These updates aim to streamline vacation planning, making it easier for users to organize and manage their trips.
Nigerian urologist Professor Kingsley Ekwueme has made history by performing West Africa’s first robotic prostate cancer surgery in Lagos. Utilizing the da Vinci robotic system, he aims to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of advanced training for local doctors and reliable medical facilities.
The AI healthcare revolution is transforming careers, with technology analyzing scans faster, accelerating drug development, and creating new roles. Professionals must develop data analysis, IT skills, and AI ethics knowledge to remain competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape.
The global AI in healthcare market is rapidly expanding, projected to reach $27.59 billion in 2024. AI is transforming diagnostics, drug discovery, patient monitoring, and administrative efficiency, creating new career opportunities. Professionals must adapt by acquiring skills in data analysis, IT, and ethical considerations to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Samsung has launched a new AI-powered vacuum cleaner that alerts users to incoming calls and messages via a built-in screen. With a powerful 400W motor and 160 minutes of battery life, it intelligently adjusts suction based on floor type and even features a self-emptying function for convenience.
The Fourth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Brain Science Forum showcased advancements in brain science, including brain-computer interfaces and AI diagnostics. Experts emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance treatment for neurological disorders and improve public awareness of brain health across all age groups.
Researchers funded by the EU are using artificial intelligence to improve urban traffic flow in European cities, making them safer and more eco-friendly. Initiatives like AMIGOS aim to enhance quality of life by analyzing pedestrian and vehicle movements, ultimately guiding urban planning to better meet community needs.
The Department of Science and Technology has established four Thematic Hubs focused on key quantum computing technology areas across various Indian institutes. These hubs aim to foster collaboration among academic institutions and private industry, enhancing research and development in quantum technologies, including quantum communication and sensing.
Chinese researchers have developed small deep-sea robots capable of reaching depths of 10,000 meters. Measuring under 50 centimeters and weighing just 1.5 kilograms, these robots have been tested in extreme conditions, demonstrating performance comparable to standard laboratory environments, thus expanding possibilities for intelligent deep-sea operations.
