FX.co ★ Top 7 innovative technologies of 2019

Creating artificial embryos

The latest discovery of British scientists has become a revolutionary step in the research on life development. Researches managed to create an artificial embryo using mouse stem cells bypassing the traditional fertilization process. Although this embryo can not yet develop into a real mouse, this kind of research has laid the foundation for a new stage in editing the genome.

Smart city concept

Previous attempts to create smart cities did not end successfully. However, Sidewalk Labs, a new urban innovation company of Alphabet holding, may become a rather promising project. The smart city project by Sidewalk Labs has been agreed with the Canadian government and is planned to be established in Waterfront Toronto. The company is going to equip the area with innovative technologies. For example, this smart city will use only autonomous public transportation.

Development of artificial imagination

Today modern artificial neural networks are able to recognize a huge number of images but can not think independently. The new study of Ian Goodfellow from the University of Montreal turned out to be a breakthrough in neural network research. The researcher enabled a neural network to use imagination by inventing a generative adversarial network (GAN).This system resembles a simplified mathematical model of the human brain. After a series of experiments, it became clear that the neural network is now capable of generating new images. So the system provides neural networks with artificial imagination that they lacked before.

Pixel Buds

Pixel buds are wireless earbuds developed by Google. The price of the innovative headphones is not high - just $159, but their functionality is quite advanced. The device operating in automatic mode is capable of translating real-time conversation into 40 languages. The earbuds are easy to use but they are only compatible with the Google Pixel 2 smartphone. Developers are working on optimizing the device and removing some shortfalls.

Zero emission gas power plants

Recently, the US energy startup in Houston, Net Power, has successfully launched an innovative zero-emission gas plant. The technology is based on the new gas turbine which is smaller in size than a traditional one. It can fit in a tiny room of 5.6 square meters. However, the size of the turbine does not reduce its power. The device features a unique technology of efficient heat transmission with the help of the matter known as a supercritical fluid.

Creating newborn’s genetic passport

Scientists believe that in the nearest future every newborn will receive a personal genetic passport. It will provide important information about possible genetic diseases. Based on this data scientists will be able to identify and successfully treat serious conditions in the early stages of development. This info can be used by pharmaceutical companies for drug testing in order to prevent the development of various diseases.

Complete privacy on the net

The most innovative online identification system is based on the zero-knowledge proof protocol and is able to identify the user without providing personal data. The innovation is based on the Zcash cryptocurrency algorithm which operates using advanced cryptography system zk-Snark. All transactions are confirmed online without tracking addresses of users. Zk-Snark technology requires some improvements, but in the future it may become a milestone in the Internet privacy.