Mark Zuckerberg's quest to pass the "visual Turing test"

Virtual Reality [Mark Zuckerberg's quest to pass the "visual Turing test"]( [You think the Quest 2 is big? some of Meta's prototypes have been enormous.]( Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is laser-focused on creating VR headsets that deliver visual experiences that are indistinguishable from reality, and has shown off some extraordinary prototypes of next-gen hardware to highlight the massive challenges ahead. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This half-price Sam's Club Plus Membership will pay for itself in no time]( Back in 2017, Sam’s Club boasted 47 million members. While more recent numbers have not been published, in August 2021 they proclaimed they had reached an all-time high for overall memberships. You, too, can now join the club! [Read more]( Photography [The 2022 Creative Photo Awards celebrate the weird side of photography]( [Highly Commended - Animals. "Golden Retriever Chasing Beach Ball". Florida, USA]( The Creative Photo Awards is different from your average photo contest. Celebrating post-production techniques and digital manipulations, this contest aims to redefine the art of photography and this year’s winners are defiantly weird and wonderful. [Read more]( Medical [Single MRI scan promises to diagnose early- and late-stage Alzheimer’s]( [Initial tests found an algorithm could identify Alzheimer's brain scans from healthy scans with 98 percent accuracy]( Using machine learning, researchers have developed an algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease from a single MRI brain scan. The system can also distinguish early-stage disease from more advanced stages. [Read more]( Automotive [Stunning Peugeot 9X8 hybrid hypercar gets set to take on Monza]( [The 9X8 uses an aerodynamically shaped rear cover in place of a traditional wi]( Peugeot's eye-popping 9X8 hypercar is finally set to roll. It'll join the FIA World Endurance Championship for the season's fourth race at Monza in a couple of weeks, bringing a truly outrageous look to the hypercar class if nothing else. [Read more]( Military [Israel Ministry of Defense to test drone-packing advanced robotic tank]( [The Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle unveiled last week]( Israel is gearing up to test a new robotic combat vehicle equipped with a 30-mm autonomous turret, an array of active sensors, and an onboard drone it can deploy and retrieve for reconnaissance missions. The missile launcher is optional. [Read more]( Medical [Light-activated "photoimmunotherapy" kills brain cancer, reduces relapse]( [Researchers have developed a new "photoimmunotherapy" technique to highlight and kill brain cancer]( Scientists have developed a new light-activated “photoimmunotherapy” that could help treat brain cancer. The key is a compound that glows under light to guide surgeons to the tumor, while near-infrared light activates a cancer-killing mechanism. [Read more]( Science [New plant-based, antimicrobial, spray-on coating keeps food fresh]( [A new antibacterial coating made from plant materials prevents food spoilage]( Plastic wraps and food containers generate huge amounts of waste. Now researchers at Harvard and Rutgers have developed a new plant-based, antimicrobial coating that can be sprayed onto food to keep it fresh, and easily washed off before consumption. [Read more]( Laptops [Getac's latest laptops built to survive the harshest field conditions]( [The X600 and X600 Pro mobile workstations are certified to MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G durability standards, and are IP66-rated against dust and water ingress]( Getac has added two new additions to its family of rugged mobile workstations, both built to survive extreme operational conditions faced by defense personnel, in transport and logistics operations and field work in the energy industries. [Read more]( Medical [Simple retina test could accurately distinguish autism from ADHD]( [Electroretinogram signals have been found that significantly differ between control subjects, ADHD patients and ASD patients, raising the possibility that these conditions and others could be diagnosed using a simple eye test]( Autism and ADHD are becoming better understood, but clinicians can still find the two conditions difficult to tell apart. Now, South Australian researchers say they've produced evidence that the two conditions could be diagnosed using an eye test. [Read more]( Bicycles [State Bicycle Co jumps into electrics with stealthy blacked-out ebike]( [The State 6061 eBike Commuter launches today for deliveries starting later this month]( Fixed-gear specialist State Bicycle Co has entered the ebike market to offer a simple, affordable electric that looks and rides much like a traditional urban commuter with a bit of pep. The matte black-out look only adds to its understated appeal. [Read more]( Architecture [ZHA's impressive culture center flows through the city like a river]( [The Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre's flowing form]( Commissioned to create the Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre, Zaha Hadid Architects drew inspiration from the mountainous landscape formed by the Jinghe River in China to design a sinuous building that weaves it way through the city. [Read more]( Medical [Tightening a molecular "zipper" could help prevent hereditary blindness]( [A new study has identified a molecular "zipper" mechanism that may be behind retinitis pigmentosa, and yield clues to treating it]( Scientists in Europe have discovered a molecular “zipper” mechanism that can lead to cell death in the genetic disease retinitis pigmentosa. The good news is that injecting certain proteins could slow or prevent vision impairment from the disease. [Read more]( Pets [Smart pet door lets your furry friends in, keeps critters out]( [Users set up and control the Petvation system via a mobile app, which will allow them to register authorized furry friends, set curfew times and keep track of traffic through the entry point]( Installing a pet door can be a great way to allow your furry friend to come and go as they please, but sometimes leads to unwanted visitors too. Petvation is looking to change that with the help of AI facial recognition and a mobile app. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022