Human trials of ‘bionic eye’ which links directly to a chip in the brain and could cure blindness

It has been more than 10 years in the making, but scientists are preparing to implant a ‘bionic eye’ in a human subject. Researchers at Monash University have developed wireless implants that sit on the surface of the brain, which are said to restore vision to the blind. Called Gennaris bionic vision system, it includes … Read more

Scientists skeptical of Musk’s claims about Neuralink brain chip

Elon Musk gave the first look of Neuralink’s ‘Link’ device Friday, saying ‘it will blow your mind’ – but many who tuned into the livestream are saying just the opposite. Leading up to the demonstration, Musk promised to show neurons firing in a living brain, leading many to believe a human would be the subject … Read more

Elon Musk’s brain chip Neuralink is plagued by turmoil and rushed timelines former employees claim

Elon Musk has kept a tight lid on his brain chip startup Neuralink, but the billionaire is set to ‘show neurons firing in real-time on August 28.’ The unveiling will be a major event for the firm, but according former Neuralink employees the progress has come at a cost. Ex-staff members told STAT that the … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Alert over pledge to keep smart chip pioneer Arm in UK

ALEX BRUMMER: Pledge to keep Arm in the UK in doubt as Softbank tries to offload smart chip pioneer to Nvidia By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 10 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 August 2020 Business Secretary Alok Sharma and the City referee the Takeover Panel need to keep … Read more

Chip shop boss, 56, who branded a black policeman a ‘gorilla’ is cleared of racial abuse

Notting Hill chip shop boss, 56, who branded a black policeman a ‘gorilla’ is cleared of racial abuse after magistrate finds word referred to officer’s ‘brutish strength’ Rupert Pendered drunkenly attacked his partner Timothy Haigh last December  When officers arrived, he called a black policeman a ‘gorilla,’ the court heard  Pendered cleared of racial abuse … Read more

Elon Musk claims Neuralink brain chip will be able to stream music directly into peoples’ brains

Elon Musk claims Neuralink brain chip will eventually be able to stream music directly into peoples’ brains Elon Musk says Neuralink’s chip will be able to stream music into the brain  Musk’s claim came in the form of an affirmative ‘Yes’ to a question on Twitter Neuralink will unveil more about its brain implant late … Read more

Elon Musk says his brain chip Neuralink could ‘re-train’ area linked with depression and addiction

Elon Musk is slowly releasing details about his secret brain chip startup Neuralink, but he recently shared the technology could help cure addiction and depression. The billionaire shared the news on Twitter following a user asking if the implant could ‘re-train part of the brain’ linked to the ailments. ‘For sure. This is both great … Read more

MasterChef’s Khanh Ong secrets to making the ‘perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie’ at home 

MasterChef star Khanh Ong reveals his secret to making the ‘perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie’ By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:28 BST, 8 July 2020 | Updated: 07:28 BST, 8 July 2020 He’s the MastcherChef fan favourite who was eliminated from Back To Win after his quail dish left the judges unimpressed … Read more

Researchers make chip with synthetic brain synapses that may bring supercomputing to mobile devices

MIT researchers say chip with thousands of artificial brain synapses that is smaller than a piece of confetti could bring supercomputing capabilities to mobile devices Researchers fit tens of thousands of artificial brain synapses on one chip The confetti-sized chip may bring supercomputing to handheld devices It used ‘memory’ to reproduce images according to a … Read more

Chip Gaines calls wife Joanna the ‘girl of my dreams’

They are teammates not only in work, but in life. Chip Gaines celebrated his 17th wedding anniversary to wife Joanna, 42, with a heartmelting tribute on Sunday. The HGTV star, 45, posted a throwback from the day he married the ‘girl of my dreams.’    Happily ever after: Chip Gaines celebrated his 17th wedding anniversary to … Read more