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Photo by BoliviaInteligente on UnsplashI provided the same JSON file to the Data Analytics ChatGPT plugin with a slightly different prompt. I did not use the word words/topics to avoid the possibility of getting a one-word topic response, a challenge I encountered on my first try.In this endeavor, I would also recommend my approach to ChatGPT, rather than always saying “yes” and leaving it to ChatGPT.Give us your ideas on:- What are the top 10 topics based on this conversation?- How many times the topic was mentioned- Label each conversation as an action: e.g. ask for concept, summary, idea, etc.…
From generative AI to surgical robots, healthcare technology is a rapidly evolving vehicle for innovation. In 2024, technological advances will change the way healthcare is delivered around the world. “The future of healthcare will be defined by people with the ability, ambition and vision to introduce disruptive technologies that improve the patient experience,” said Ken Washington, Medtronic’s senior vice president and chief technology and innovation officer. “If we can accelerate the pace of innovation to better serve more patients, we believe 2024 will be a groundbreaking year for the healthcare technology industry.” Medtronic is a company of technology experts, so…
Top Line Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched the first of its Starlink satellites to provide cellular service everywhere in the world, the company announced on Wednesday. The billionaire cautioned that the breakthrough can’t compete with terrestrial networks, but it will help fill cellular dead zones and improve global mobile connectivity. Elon Musk’s Starlink is building a constellation of satellites. Getty Images Key Facts SpaceX said six of the 21 Starlink satellites launched on Tuesday will have direct cell phone connectivity. These are Starlink’s first direct-cell phone satellites and are designed to act as “cell towers in space,” according to the…
China Mobile announced that a total of 360,000 5G base stations will be deployed in 2023. The penetration rate of 5G technology in China will reach 90% by the end of 2023, local newspaper Global Times reported, citing an executive at local telecommunications operator China Mobile. Bian Yannan, deputy director of planning and construction at China Mobile, said this penetration rate will be achieved through the deployment of 360,000 5G base stations this year. According to the report, China Mobile has already deployed a total of 1.7 million 5G base stations across Asia, with a penetration rate of over 85%.…
In 2023, the emerging blockchain gaming industry continued to grow, creating more sophisticated experiences, but the pace of progress was slower than in 2022. According to Pitchbook data, investment in blockchain games reached $1.4 billion between May and November 2023 alone, while the gaming industry as a whole continues to experience a decline in investment volume and deal value. According to the Game7 report, the overwhelming majority of blockchain games are indie or mid-sized projects, with AA and AAA funding levels making up just 6% of the market. Half of all new blockchain games are based in Asia this year,…
Space technology is currently booming.Breakthroughs in AI, massive demand for huge climate data sets and dramatic improvements in satellites are stimulating investor interest in an industry that has long fascinated the world’s richest people, such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.”It’s never been this big of a topic before,” Adam Niewinski, a partner at deep tech firm OTB Ventures, told Business Insider.The numbers back this up: Venture capitalists pumped $5.3 billion into space-tech companies around the world last year, according to PitchBook, and $6.9 billion so far this year. The space-tech market itself is now worth $447 billion, up nearly…
Top Renewable Energy Technologies to Watch in 2024 Speaker 1: From wave-riding power devices to artificial suns, many companies are working to develop new ways to produce energy more sustainably. Here are some of the most exciting renewable energy technologies we’re watching. In 2024, Speaker 1: we start with our Waveline Magnet, which can harness wave energy to desalinate water, produce hydrogen fuel, and generate electricity. This prototype has been in development for over a decade, resulting in four unique designs. [00:00:30] The basic components. A spine runs through the middle, forming the structure. The platform is what connects the…
From wave-riding power devices to artificial suns, many companies are working to develop new ways to produce energy more sustainably. Here are some of the most exciting renewable energy technologies to watch in 2024.The Waveline Magnet is a long yellow raft that can harness wave energy to desalinate water, produce hydrogen fuel and generate electricity. This prototype has been in development for over 10 years resulting in a unique design.WaveLine magnets can be built large, small or anything in between, depending on wave conditions and the project’s goals, and the company’s co-CEO Alex Zakeos told CNET that the first commercial…
If you had to bet on two “big picture” sectors for long-term investing, you can’t go wrong with technology or healthcare. Both are ubiquitous and in their own ways are at the forefront of global innovation, solidifying their long-term viability as investment opportunities. But combine the two with healthcare tech stocks and you’ve got some serious upside potential. Of course, ETF investing is a great way to capture industry-wide trends. For exposure to health tech, it’s hard to beat a combination of a comprehensive healthcare ETF like the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ) and a speculative biotech ETF like the…
Editor’s note: As the year draws to a close, InnovationMap is looking back at the top Houston innovation stories of the year. As the energy capital of the world, Houston has had a number of energy tech stories that got our readers talking, including the launch of EnergyCapitalHTX, a sister publication to InnovationMap. Click to read the full story. Houston-based battery innovator receives $4 million in federal funding Houston-based Zeta Energy has received new funding from the government. Image via Zeta EnergyHouston-based Zeta Energy announced this week that it has been selected to receive $4 million in federal funding to…