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Emergency Lifeline

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A Diagnostic Device for the O.R.

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Reducing Chronic Pain

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High-Tech Tint

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Chemical-free Nonstick

Our Place uses titanium with microscopic grooves to create a non-stick pan without any chemical coating. Buy Now: Titanium Always Pan® Pro on Our Place | Amazon

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Compact Satellites

Designed for the defense and commercial sectors, Terran Orbital’s Geostationary Equatorial Orbit (GEO) satellites—ones that always appear stationary above the same point on the earth’s surface—are compactly designed and up to 15 times cheaper than...

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Sleek AR Glasses

The XREAL AR glasses provide a lighter, more subtle, and less expensive alternative to large VR headsets for work or gaming. They let users navigate the equivalent of a 154-inch screen in HD. Buy Now:...

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Another Menopause Treatment Option

Menopause symptoms are typically treated with hormone replacement therapy; Rebalance Health offers a non-hormonal, herbal alternative. A peer-reviewed study published by the Journal of Nutraceuticals and Food Science found that women who used three of...

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A Powerful AI Platform

The startup SambaNova Systems’s platform, designed for enterprise and government use, combines AI chips with Samba-1, a powerful, open-source large language model akin to OpenAI’s GPT-4. In the past year, Los Alamos National Lab, SoftBank,...

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An AI-processing Powerhouse

This chip, a special version of which powers Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series phones, allows AI processing to be done solely on-device, eliminating the need to send data back and forth to the cloud and boosting...

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Realistic AI Avatars

When it comes to online customer service, chatbots can feel cold and scripted. D-ID’s conversational AI avatars, which are easily customizable (the system can even clone an individual’s voice), provide a more human and engaging...

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AI-powered Financial Research

The Brightwave AI-powered research assistant is capable of taking huge amounts of data—SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, breaking news, and more—to produce financial analysis. Brightwave says its clients collectively manage over $120 billion in assets.

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A Cancer Support Chatbot

At times when doctors aren’t available, people with cancer can turn to Dave—an AI chatbot app trained on eight years’ worth of data from real-world patients—for support and guidance. Dave answers user questions, and reviews...

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An E-bike Made for Families

Kid-friendly brand Radio Flyer has released its first e-bike, with kid seats and saddlebags to haul the little ones and all their stuff.

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A Safer Dog Toy

Rawhides and bones can cause choking and other health risks for dogs. The Pupsicle, a natural rubber toy with a cavity that can be refilled with treats, offers a safer alternative that’s also dishwasher-friendly. Buy...

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Upcycling Fallen Trees

Cambium partners with local arborists and municipalities to take fallen trees, which would typically meet an environmentally unfriendly end (dumped in landfills or burned), and upcycle them into carbon-negative construction materials.

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Autonomous Sports Field Painting

Painting sports fields takes a lot of time, plus it’s physically taxing. Turf managers can outsource the process to Turf Tank Two, a GPS-guided robot that will do the line marking on its own with...

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Automated Rocking 

Some babies will not fall asleep unless rocked. This cell-phone-sized device, featuring a built-in rechargeable battery, clips onto a stroller or bassinet to create light jiggling for hours. Parents can control it with an app....

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Improving Hemodialysis

Many hemodialysis patients rely on central venous catheters, which can lead to dangerous bloodstream infections. A fistula is the preferable method, but it can be difficult to monitor. EchoMark is an ultrasound-visible marker that can...

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AI-powered Preventative Care

Nanox.AI uses AI to help identify asymptomatic undetected chronic conditions early by analyzing routine medical CT scans. The FDA-cleared systems look for issues in the heart, bones, and liver.

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