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Tech Talk June 2, 2023

Rotary Club of Hamilton Offers Free summer literacy Camp Experience for Hamilton K-Grade 5 Children.

– Registration now open for Hamilton parents until June 28

– Camp includes activities, singing, and making friends

– Transportation provided by a bus from Kathy Weaver School

– K to Grade 5
July 17 to July 28

Registration is by June 28

Takes place at Paulin Johnson Elementary School… Bus leaves cathay Wever 8:15am and returns for 1pm.

FDA Approves Elon Musk’s NeuroLink for Human Brain Implants

– Breakthrough technology allows brain-computer interface

– Implants could restore vision and mobility in humans

– Successful demonstrations on monkeys and paralyzed individuals

Swiss Neurochip Enables Paralyzed Man to Walk Again

– Microchip implanted in paralyzed man’s brain shows promising results

– Installed in 2018 at EPFL, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

– Man regains ability to communicate with his legs

– Within 10 minutes, he feels sensation and starts walking

– Continues to gain strength and mobility every day

 Robotic Dog Fails to Impress at Dog Show Contest

– YouTuber’s $4000 robotic dog unable to compete

– Lacks ability to jump or follow instructions

Incandescent Light Bulbs Officially Banned by Department of Energy

– LED and compact fluorescent bulbs now the only options

– Ban effective by the end of August

Hypersonic Hydrogen-Powered Jet Completes US to Australia Trip in 4 Hours

– Swiss-based company achieves groundbreaking flight

– Speed five times faster than sound

Leipzig Opera House to Host First AI Ballet Performance

– “Fusion” composition choreographed and inspired by AI

– Robot learns ballet through artificial intelligence

Google Maps Allows Users to Travel Back in Time and See Their Homes

– Users can view their homes on Google Maps dating back to 2007

– Street view feature provides a historical record

Amazon Settles Privacy Violation Allegations for $25 Million

– Alexa voice assistant accused of breaching children’s privacy

– Ring doorbell camera also fined $5.8 million for data access