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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  CHINA's TINY BRAINBOT COULD REVOLUTIONIZE BRAIN SURGERY                                                                                      Source:  Stock Chinese scientists have created a microfiber-bot that crawls into the brain and could save 750,000 lives a year.   Here's what we know: It could revolutionize brain surgery by cutting off blood supplies to brain tumors and aneurisms that cause strokes Length:  5mm Composition:  magnetized fiber Shape-changing worm robot Brain insertion: via catheter Untethered, magnetically-controlled, soft robot Movement:  via doctors using magnets The robot's flexible shape allows it to block problematical blood vessels It's capable of fixing an aneurism and starving tumors by cutting blood flow Aneurisms and tumors are some of the leading causes of death worldwide and require extensive and complicated treatment This Chinese microfiber-bot, created by a te

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WILL BIG BROTHER BE WATCHING EACH OF US FROM SPACE?                                                                                     Source:  Albedo & Stock In 2025, a "Big Brother" satellite will be launched that's capable of zooming-in on anyone, anywhere.  It is breakthrough imaging technology so advanced that it can even view and track a license plate on the back of a car.  What are the opportunities and the risks of this new innovation?  Here are a few key facts:  This new satellite with high resolution close-up imaging was created by Denver-based startup Albedo Space Corp. Thermal infrared imaging is so advanced it can zoom in on a person's face  Big opportunities for use by US military to track the enemy and national security threats; USAF & Natl. Air & Space Intelligence Center have contracts with Albedo Other uses include tracking Climate Change, infrastructure, agric

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW TECH SATELLITE CAN ZOOM ON TO A FACE                                                                                     Source:  Albedo & Stock In 2025, a "Big Brother" satellite will be launched that's capable of zooming-in on anyone, anywhere.  It is breakthrough imaging technology so advanced that it can even view and track a license plate on the back of a car.  What are the opportunities and the risks of this new innovation?  Here are a few key facts:  This new satellite with high resolution close-up imaging was created by Denver-based startup Albedo Space Corp. Thermal infrared imaging is so advanced it can zoom in on a person's face  Big opportunities for use by US military to track the enemy and national security threats; USAF & Natl. Air & Space Intelligence Center have contracts with Albedo Other uses include tracking Climate Change, infrastructure, agriculture and ma

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane THE MICROSOFT CAR CONCEPT                                      Source:  Leasing Options & Stock A Microsoft Car!  It's a fascinating idea and AI has generated a compelling concept that could become a reality. AI, deployed by UK-based car leasing company Leasing Options, has created a very stylish and compelling Microsoft Car. It's an intriguing look at the possible future of a car by the tech giant. Here are some key facts: The EV is a stunning aerodynamic sedan Microsoft's logo colors light up the front and the Microsoft logo is on the roof The car has no mirrors; it uses cameras Microsoft has not said that it plans to build a car It's currently focused on the "Cloud" and enterprise solutions Microsoft does have a connected vehicle platform It offers Azure to power services for Cloud-based car engines The AI design is stunning but Microsoft has made no comment Meanwhile, Apple c

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane THE MICROSOFT CAR CONCEPT                                      Source:  Leasing Options & Stock A Microsoft Car!  It's a fascinating idea and AI has generated a compelling concept that could become a reality. AI, deployed by UK-based car leasing company Leasing Options, has created a very stylish and compelling Microsoft Car. It's an intriguing look at the possible future of a car by the tech giant. Here are some key facts: The EV is a stunning aerodynamic sedan Microsoft's logo colors light up the front and the Microsoft logo is on the roof The car has no mirrors; it uses cameras Microsoft has not said that it plans to build a car It's currently focused on the "Cloud" and enterprise solutions Microsoft does have a connected vehicle platform It offers Azure to power services for Cloud-based car engines The AI design is stunning but Microsoft has made no comment Meanwhile, Apple con

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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FOR 1ST TIME IN 50 YEARS, US TRIES FOR MOON LANDING & NAILS IT                                                                                           Source:  NASA & Intuitive Machines Tonight, NASA and private space company nailed a spacecraft landing of a new robotic vehicle on the Moon.  Here's what we know: This is the first US lunar landing in 50 years since the Apollo mission  It's a robotic lander and explorer that's the size of a telephone booth  The mission is being partnered with Houston-based Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines' landing vehicle is called Odysseus or Odie and it was targeted to land on the icy South Pole of the Moon Odie landing safely makes Intuitive Machines the first private company on the Moon Odie is a forerunner for NASA'S big Artemis mission to land humans on the Moon It carries a camera system called EagleCam to document its descent and a number of experiments to help with future landing missions Odie just provided bea

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane FIRST NEW TRIUMPH IN 40 YEARS?                                                            Source:  BMW & Triumph 1953 The last iconic Triumph sports car was made in 1984. That could change! 40 years later, Triumph brand owner BMW has come up with one of the most fascinating car concepts in recent memory - the Triumph TR 25.  Here are some key facts: The TR 25 concept is a celebration of Triumph's 100th anniversary London-based design house Makkina created the concept It's an EV Inspired by the TR 2 of the 1950's which is on display at the British Museum TR 25 is a single seater Very aerodynamic design Has the electric powertrain of the BMW i3 184 hp Single electric motor on the rear axle On the steering wheel, a centered dial has vehicle information A 2nd display has more information like range and remaining charge Some automotive experts are calling it the best concept car of the past year an