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The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /innovation QUANTUM WINDOWS MEAN MACHINES CAN SEE MILLIONS OF COLORS Researchers at Boston's Northeastern University have built a device using new artificial intelligence techniques that can recognize "millions of colors", opening the door to a new world of industrial machine vision applications. Technology Magazine /media CATCH UP THE LATEST HOT NEWS TOPICS WITH MORNING BREW, THE FREE EMAIL YOU CAN READ IN FIVE MINUTES Stay up on the latest business and tech news in a way that's not boring. Subscribe to Morning Brew, the free daily newsletter that over four million people rely on for witty and educational updates you can read in just five minutes. [Partner] STAY UP TO DATE WITH MORNING BREW /money GLOBAL EMISSIONS TARGETS SPELL GROWTH FOR CO2 TECH SECTOR Serious investors take note, it looks like the CO2 tech sector is poised for some unreal growth, expected to be worth $1.4 trillion by 2027. Why? According to financial data firm, PitchBook, it's exactly why you might think. Because the world is undergoing serious environmental change and an increased "global focus on aggressive emissions targets and consumer interest in emissions reduction." E&E News /gadget SAY GOODBYE TO SMELLY TRASH WITH LOMI'S AT-HOME COMPOSTER If you hate cleaning up your post-meal or dealing with messy garbage, there's an easier and more environmentally-friendly way to dispose of your garbage. Lomi, the Kitchen Composter, transforms food scraps, coffee grounds, and other bioplastics into the soil with just the push of a button. It transforms your food waste into dirt that you can use for plants or your garden for planting right away. Lomi sits on your countertop and is the size of a breadmaker, so it won't take up too much space. It runs quietly and is odor neutralized to prevent any garbage smell – you won't even know it's there! Plus, the inside bucket is dishwasher safe for when you need to clean it without a mess. For a limited time, get Lomi for $50 off during their Prime Day Sale. GET COMPOSTIN' WITH LOMI /midjourney @kpmcclellan /ai ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COULD SOON DIAGNOSE ILLNESS BASED ON THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE The National Institutes of Health is funding a massive research project to collect voice data and develop an AI that could diagnose people based on their speech. Everything from your vocal cord vibrations to breathing patterns when you speak offers potential information about your health, says laryngologist Dr. Yael Bensoussan, the director of the University of South Florida's Health Voice Center and a leader on the study. NPR /game LEARN TO CODE WITH THE CUTEST LITTLE ROBOT AROUND Interested in learning to code but don't know where to start? Sphero SPRK+ is an adorable, programmable robot ball that's all about play for all ages. Whether you're 4 or 42, you can learn the ins and outs of programming with this adorable little ball. Program with SPRK+'s accelerometer, LED lights, gyroscope, and motor encoders to create fun experiences with a variety of coding conditions users of all ages can learn with. Use the accompanying Sphero Edu app to program SPRK+ across a variety of platforms with JavaScript. You can also use the Sphero Play app to play special games together. Best of all, you can share everything you learn and create with a Sphero community that's also learning new skills alongside you. There's never been a cooler way to pick up programming, and whether you hang out with your kids to piece things together or fly solo, you'll love the Sphero SPRK+. LEARN TO CODE WITH SPHERO /story HURRICANE IAN DESTROYED THEIR HOMES. ALGORITHMS SENT THEM MONEY When Hurricane Ian churned over Florida in late September, it left a trail of destruction from high winds and flooding. But a week after the storm passed, some people in three of the worst-hit counties saw an unexpected beacon of hope. Nearly 3,500 residents of Collier, Charlotte, and Lee Counties received a push notification on their smartphones offering $700 cash assistance, no questions asked. A Google algorithm deployed in partnership with the non-profit GiveDirectly had estimated from satellite images that those people lived in badly damaged neighborhoods and needed some help. 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