🥪 A concept that could save your job in 2024-2026

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And nope, not because Bitcoin crossed the $61K line (again), but simply because there’s never shortage of incredible insights in this industry we call I can’t catch up “Tech”

Let us start by adding value to your day right off the bat.
From one smart person to another:

A “murderboard”! What a great term. Wish more IT enterprise leaders had it before deciding to trust the future of their technology to some obsolete or exotic system impossible to innovate on top of.

Ok, let’s go!

 Digital Transformation Progress Indicator

This week’s global DTP indicator is pretty steady as more companies adopt ai strategies planning for 2025-2026 developments

ALEX’S TAKE
Pay attention: Device-Driven-Development

Do your end users own Apple Watch?
Do they use Amazon Alexa at home?
Is most of their communication happening on mobile?

If you are NOT asking yourself these questions as tech leader today, tune in as I'm explaining the concept of product development that could save your company, your IT budget and possibly even your job as IT leader in 2024-2026.

NEXT IN AI
Robo voice is no more

Before we reach a point where we can't differentiate between humans and robots in real life, we'll first struggle to discern if we're conversing with a person or an AI on the phone. In fact, this is already a reality.

Take a look at this clip.

While you might jest that the most surprising aspect is a dental office having an available slot next week (and I'd agree), there's more to it.

The response time of the bot is almost indistinguishable from a human's, with a 99% similarity. Did you catch how the bot paused when interrupted by the caller? That's seriously impressive.

Retell is just one of the startups in this field, and I'm sure others are quickly catching up. And if I were operating a call center in India, I'd be seriously worried right now.

FUTURE OF TECH
Heat and Run (your phone)

What if we could charge our phones using their own heat? Well, some smart folks at Osaka University are on it, making a tech leap that could turn heat into power for gadgets, especially for the Internet of Things (IoT). This means all those smart devices—from health trackers to remote sensors—might soon run on the heat they or their surroundings produce.

These researchers found a way to make heat-to-electricity conversion way more efficient. They jazzed up a system (think of it as a super-smart material) that’s way better at grabbing heat and turning it into electricity. It’s like making your device sip power from a cup of tea (if your device could do that).

Why’s it cool for us? Well, it means devices could get power in places where plugging in isn't easy. Think monitoring endangered animals in the wild or getting health updates without charging your smartwatch nightly.

In simple terms, this tech is like giving devices a superpower to keep going with the heat around them. It's a peek into a future where charging could be less of a hassle, and our tech blends even more seamlessly into our lives. Plus, it's a win for the planet, using what's naturally there instead of always needing more electricity.
We thought this development definitely deserved a spot in our newsletter, do you?

THIS MADE US LAUGH

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📚THIS WEEK’S READ
“Anatomy of a Breakthrough” by Adam Alter is another must-read for my fellow tech executives. This book, while not groundbreaking, is packed with actionable insights on overcoming mid-task lulls, the plateau effect, and life-quakes by embracing radical acceptance and keeping multiple productive threads in life. 

🎧THIS WEEK’S TUNE
This song is always on our top 100 list. Alex first discovered it back in Ukraine when he was 14 and the only way to get good “western” music was to pay a special “music” guy in the department store to burn it on your cassette. It typically took a week to pick up your order. Now this beauty is available with one click. Magical times indeed.

FUTURE OF HEALTH
Another step toward ai-driven women’s health

Great tech news from Georgia! A super-smart blood test for ovarian cancer that's nailing it with a 93% accuracy rate, thanks to AI crunching through blood data to spot the disease early.

This blood test that gets up close and personal with people’s unique body chemistry has been tested on 500+ women and showing promise like never before. This sounds encouraging.

Why's this a game-changer? Ovarian cancer's sneaky, often flying under the radar until it's tough to tackle. This new test could change the game by catching it early, opening up better chances to beat it.

AI in healthcare isn't stopping there. It's on a roll, predicting heart issues, personalizing treatments based on our genes, and even spotting potential health snags by peeking into our medical records. It's like having a health detective that's always on the case, making treatments smarter and more tailored to us.

The breakthrough by Georgia Tech researchers exemplifies the potential of AI to transform healthcare, particularly in the realm of cancer diagnosis and treatment. As AI technology continues to evolve, its integration into various aspects of healthcare promises to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and pave the way for a future where personalized and preventive medicine becomes the norm.

CURATED BY
Alex Pshenianykov
founder of Techery