Technology Spotlight: Edition 33

Hello Tech Enthusiasts,

Welcome to the 33rd edition of "Technology Spotlight" your gateway to exploring the vast and dynamic technology ecosystem. Let's dive in and uncover the latest advancements, innovations, and trends shaping the future of tech!

Industry Insights:

• As layoffs deepen, AI’s role in the cuts is murky – but it definitely has one
• Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Prepares To Sell Up To $50 Million Of Stock
• Amazon scraps $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot after EU antitrust resistance

Tech Trends and Innovations:

• Researcher Accidentally Discovers Material That’s Stronger And Cheaper Than Concrete — And Its Potential Is Dizzying
• Breakthrough could see robots with ‘fingertips’ as sensitive as humans
• Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay

Enterprise Solutions:

• How enterprises are using open source LLMs: 16 examples
• A Closer Look at The Pros and Cons of AI in Business
• The best Excel templates for every use case

Emerging Technologies:

• AI-Powered Robot Reads Braille Twice as Fast as Humans
• Benchtop test quickly identifies extremely impact-resistant materials
• AI and emerging technology at Davos 2024: 5 surprising things to know

Startup Showcase:

• First human to receive Neuralink brain implant is 'recovering well,' Elon Musk says
• Grocery retail startup The Organic World expands its vegan category
• Revolutionizing College Applications – Ai Startup Streamlines The Process

Tech Events and Conferences:

• THAT Conference | Texas
• Android Worldwide
• UX360 RESEARCH SUMMIT 2024

Expert Interviews & Podcasts:

• The Big Interview With Nikki Pope, Nvidia’s Head of AI and Legal Ethics
• The Trouble With Boeing
• Can a simple brick be the next great battery?

Gadgets and Gear:

• Review: Framework’s Laptop 16 is unique, laudable, fascinating, and flawed
• Phantom VR glove delivers a sense of touch, but leaves fingers free
• This all-in-one soundbar turned my old TV into the ultimate 4K theatre experience

Learning Resources:

• All Apple Everything: Shooting and Editing Video with Full Apple Workflow
• The Only Free Course You Need To Become a Professional Data Engineer
• 6 Top IoT Training Certifications to Get in 2024

Tech Tips:

• How to Use WhatsApp on a Mac
• Apple Watch: How to see your detailed heart rate history across time
• How to use Microsoft Copilot AI with Outlook to improve your email workflow

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