Here are a few of the top tech stories from the past week.
Technological Innovations and Developments:
- Innovations in wearable technology include the development of a stretchable and efficient wearable thermoelectric energy harvester.
- The development of a more energy-efficient data transmission method by University of Sussex researchers potentially replaces Bluetooth.
- A new approach to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with a graphite-based anode has been developed, highlighting significant progress in battery technology.
- The Pentagon's AI initiatives have raised discussions around the use of lethal autonomous weapons, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of AI in military applications.
Environmental and Energy Technology:
- Electrofuel developed from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide has been tested in practice for the first time in Finland, representing a significant step in green energy technologies.
- New forms of maritime propulsion technology and salt batteries for heat storage have been explored for environmental sustainability.
Other Noteworthy News:
- Tesla's CEO Elon Musk commented on the impact of a strike in Sweden, which he described as "insane" due to its potential to block new car deliveries.
- A Georgia Tech researcher successfully evaded security measures on Apple's latest MacBook Pro, highlighting ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.
- OpenAI reinstated Sam Altman as CEO as several board members were ousted from the organization.
Written by Wes Cooper
2023-11-27