Table of contents for v9.1 in Innovation & Tech Today

“Looking ahead, we believe that AI will continue to transform the way businesses operate. We might see AI being used to power self-driving cars, create more efficient manufacturing processes, and even help us solve complex problems in healthcare and medicine.” Dear Readers, As we continue to witness the rapid growth of technology in all facets of our lives, the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been front and center in the early days of 2023. In this issue, we focus on the rise of AI in various aspects of business and explore where it might be implemented in the future. AI is transforming the way businesses operate, making processes more efficient and effective. A recent report by IDC estimates worldwide spending on AI will reach $110 billion by 2024. From…

Augmented reality technology has advanced by leaps and bounds since the term was coined by Boeing researcher Tom Caudell in 1990. Developments like user-friendly AR-rendering software and AR glasses and contact lenses are pushing the technology into the mainstream. The true potential of AR still far exceeds anything we have collectively been capable of harnessing thus far, but the pathway has undoubtedly been set for for the injection of the technology into every aspect of our lives. One of the fastest-growing and most accessible parts of the extended reality landscape, the AR (Augmented Reality) industry is taking the world by storm. Looking at recent data, it is clear we are on the cusp of an AR revolution. $17.67 billion The global AR market value in 2020. This number is projected…

In an effort to reduce emissions from hydrocarbons, the 194 nations who signed the Paris Climate Accord have committed to a major move toward renewable electrification in the coming years. Achieving these goals will require a massive increase in battery capacity to replace the internal combustion engine in vehicles and store energy for peak residential and commercial grid demand. Lithium-ion batteries offer the best hope of success, but also carry many downsides, including cost, safety, limited lifecycle, and environmental damage from production and disposal. And at current production levels, the demand for lithium is forecast to exceed supply in the next five years. Current methods of lithium production are extremely inefficient and wasteful. EnergyX is a tech company based in Puerto Rico and Texas advancing lithium production and next-generation batteries…

With the crypto market down significantly this year, what does the emergent Web3 digital art creative movement have in store for 2023? Is the focus on generative AI art, or perhaps there’s another facet of the NFT industry that is being built out now? To answer these and related questions, including what became of Miami’s Art Basel event, we connected with one of the foremost pseudonymous digital creators of the Web3 world — Trippy. The curator behind Ross Ulbricht’s Genesis NFT Collection and Pussy Riot’s collections, as well as other collaborations that have included Alex Grey, Snoop Dogg, Lewis Hamilton, and Grimes, Trippy is also the lead organizer of Beyond Basel — a Web3 creator event held in Miami. Beyond Basel featured thousands of guests — including artists and other…

Despite popular opinion, holistic medicine and science are not mutually exclusive. Health and wellness is a field that is becoming increasingly tied to the world of technology and science as neuroscientists study the physiological reactions to meditation, breathing, and traditional herbs and rituals. Dr. Deepak Chopra is one of the figures placed squarely at the intersection between alternative medicine and modern science. Arguably one of the most profound thinkers of the 21st century, with contrary opinions that confound his scientific peers, Chopra left his position as chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital to found the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center. A prolific author of nearly 100 books, including 21 New York Times bestsellers on topics ranging from meditation to longevity, such as Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul,…

Game of the Year: God of War: Ragnarok Santa Monica Studios’ follow-up to 2018’s God of War, released for PS4, achieved the monumental feat of living up to, and in some ways, surpassing, its predecessor. The ninth installment of the franchise fires on all cylinders, from game mechanics to story, dialogue, and stunning landscapes. Players are again transported to the nine realms of Norse mythology, offering a scenic and rich backdrop in which Kratos and his son Atreus, affectionately referred to by his stoic father as “boy,” can kick more demi-god ass. The masterfully executed balance of story, puzzle, and engaging battle set this title apart from its competitors, allowing players to become fully immersed in the mythology-inspired world. It was a close call between mega-release Elden Ring and Ragnarok,…

Smart mobility integrates all modes of transportation with wireless communication. Advancements in technology have improved how we transport people and goods throughout the world. And as this technology continues to evolve, automation and machine learning can help make transportation safer, cheaper, quicker and more environmentally friendly. Lessons From the Past Inform the Future of Transportation Technology Sustainable transportation that could fundamentally transform industries and change how we think about travel has reached a precipice. With current innovations continuing to evolve, the desire for a safer, reliable, and more cost effective means of optimizing transportation is needed. More than a century ago, steam-powered locomotives were first introduced in England before being adopted en masse stateside. These trains required the burning of combustible materials like coal and oil for fuel, which proved…

As the demand for STEM workers continues to grow, with over 8 million STEM jobs available in the United States, it’s no secret that STEM fields are some of the most sought-after by college students searching for a career focus. As automation slowly encroaches into the workforce, careers of the last century are becoming obsolete, but individuals in STEM-related jobs will continue to thrive. After all, someone has to engineer the robots usurping everyone’s jobs… However, according to a 2022 State of STEM report by the non-profit organization STEMConnector, there is a gap between available jobs in STEM fields and professionals qualified to fill them. The Glue That Connects Students and Careers STEMConnector is an organization that focuses on promoting STEM education and careers to address these gaps in the…

A/V https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/portable-projector/the-freestyle-sp-lsp3blaxza/ Samsung Freestyle — From slanted walls and kitchen tables to outdoor surfaces and floors, the Freestyle’s 180-degree design allows you to point, play, and enjoy a big screen experience. With its round, compact shape, you can easily slip it into a backpack and take your entertainment on the go. The projector optimizes screen size, auto-focuses, and levels the image even when pointed at an angle. It does the hard work for you, so you can kick back and enjoy the content you love, when and where you want to. $800 Lumi Keys Studio Edition — Light up your sound with the world’s first keyboard controller offering per-key pitch bend and polyphonic aftertouch, plus whole-key illumination that sparks new ideas for playing and composing. Available in the LUMI Keys Studio Edition…

MAY 1-4 | Web Summit | Rio, BRAZIL 2-4 | Space Tech Expo USA | Long Beach, CA 16-18 | 2023 Smart Cities Connect | Denver, CO 18-20 | Bitcoin 2023 | Miami, FL 22-24 | Sustainable Brands May Event | Minneapolis, MN JUNE 5-7 | Gatner Security & Risk Management Summit | National Harbor, MD 6-7 | American CIO and IT Summit | Chicago, IL 10-16 | InfoComm | Orlando FL 19-21 | Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023 | Salt Lake City, UT 21-22 | Pac 12 Sustainability Conference | Palo Alto, CA COMING NEXT ISSUE With AI revolutionizing almost every industry, we couldn’t squeeze every innovation into one issue. That’s why we’re continuing our coverage of machine learning as we move through 2023. This time, we will highlight home…

In many ways, the world has changed drastically in the short time since our last issue was released. The rise of AI cannot be stopped as it permeates through every industry and shapes the future of business. After decades of anticipation, flying cars are a reality — although they have not yet become widely adopted. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. As we get used to our new AI overlords and look ahead to what the rest of 2023 has to offer, we must also reminisce about the past — at least as far back as three months ago — and check in on our dear friends Darren Aronofsky and the James Webb Space Telescope. Aronofsky’s latest motion picture, The Whale, has garnered praise from critics and audiences…

https://www.wsj.com/articles/telehealth-cerebral-done-ads-mental-health-adhd-11672161087 Tele-Mental Health Ads on Social Media Contributed to Rise in Substance Abuse in 2022 Misleading ads on social media fueled the rapid growth of online mental health companies in 2022. The Wall Street Journal’s investigation into the promotions found marketing tactics by telehealth companies also contriubuted to the abuse of controlled substances. “In a four-week period spanning October and November, about 20 companies ran more than 2,100 ads on Facebook and Instagram that described benefits of prescription drugs without citing risks, promoted drugs for unapproved uses or featured testimonials without disclosing whether they came from actors or company employees,” the Wall Street Journal reported. The rise in telehealth has led to an uptick in the abuse of drugs prescribed for ADHD and anxiety such as Adderall and Xanax. Author…

Have you heard of Elon Musk? If not, welcome to Earth. If you plan on taking over, I recommend you start with Congress and go from there. One of the things that makes Musk so iconic is his great mind — his ability to look at a situation and come up with a solution that moves us all forward for the better. When Musk hosted Saturday Night Live in May 2021, he announced to a global audience that he has Asperger’s syndrome, which puts him on the autism spectrum. “I don’t always have a lot of intonation or variation in how I speak… which I’m told makes for great comedy,” he joked in his opening monologue. “I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL.”…

With the passage by San Francisco’s board of supervisors of an ordinance authorizing their use, killer robots have sparked an overdue national conversation. And while that ordinance may have seemed uncharacteristic for Baghdad by the Bay, there are broader implications to opening this particular Pandora’s box. So thorny are the issues, in fact, that San Francisco quickly revoked the ordinance amid howls of protest from citizens and civil libertarians. The Dallas Police Department pioneered law enforcement’s use of killer robots when, in 2016, they deployed a bomb disposal robot to deliver a lethal explosive to a barricaded sniper who had murdered five police officers. At the time, it was an improvised response when necessity was the mother of invention, but other police agencies took notice and prepared for their own…

Actor David Costabile has become well-known for his work in television and film, particularly for his role as the licentious, foul-mouthed, yet loyal-to-a-fault Mike “Wags” Wagner on the Showtime series Billions. The show, which focuses on the power struggle between a hedge fund manager and a U.S. attorney, was an instant hit and quickly became one of the most popular dramas on television. Costabile’s portrayal of the brash and unpredictable Wags was praised by audiences and critics alike, and his performance was key to the show’s success. Costabile’s acting career began on the stage, where he appeared in numerous productions in regional theaters across the country. He made his television debut in 1999 with a small role in the series Law & Order. Over the next few years, he appeared…

COVID-19 impacted almost every aspect of society. Some of those changes led, albeit often unintentionally, to positive outcomes. As a result of COVID-related concerns in public schools, new innovations have emerged to tackle the problem of air quality in the thousands of buildings across the U.S. that house our children during the schoolyear. COVID-19 is a looming threat in poorly ventilated areas, but the concern also “opened the airwaves” to a reignited conversation about other potentially dangerous particulates in the air that contribute to asthma and reduced oxygen in school halls and classrooms. Increased Funding In Nov. 2022, the Biden Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency pledged $53.4 million for improved air quality monitoring projects in 2023. In his air quality summit in Oct. 2022, President Biden pointed to the…

The current energy crisis coupled with rapid population growth has had a negative impact on our businesses and more populous cities. As our buildings, power grids, manufacturing, and data centers continue to age, the need for robust urban planning is necessary to uplift the lives of the vast number of people and business leaders affected by a rapidly failing infrastructure. What is Urban Infrastructure? A future where power efficiency and urban development meet is critical to ensure that as urban districts continue to grow, they do so in a cost-effective and sustainable way. This will allow urban developers to build upon the foundation of these projects as they continue to expand and evolve. Urban infrastructure refers to any development project that provides essential services to cities worldwide. This often involves…