Trending in Tech: Genmoji, 3D Printed Microscopes, and Meta’s Video Editor App

Jan 24

Emerging Tech Roundup — January 24

The Quantious team’s top picks for timely trending news in the tech world.

This week in tech: AI-Driven Super Computer Helps Develop New Drugs and Vaccines, Meta Announces New Video Editor App, ChatGPT Offers Tailored Interactions for Individuals, Canon Releases App That Can Live Stream From Multiple Cameras, Apple Intelligence Uses AI to Roll Out Upgrades Across Genmoji and the Mail App, X Releases New Video-Only Vertical Feed, Scientists Produce the World’s First Fully-3D Printed Microscope.

World-Leading Supercomputer Using AI to Develop Vaccines

(BBC, January 19)

At the University of Bristol, an AI-driven supercomputer called Isambard AI is being used to discover new drugs and vaccines. Artificial intelligence models can now simulate how drugs interact within the human body at a molecular level. When Isambard AI is completely up and running, it’s predicted to be one of the world's most capable supercomputers.

Meta Announces a New CapCut Rival Called Edits

(TechCrunch, January 19)

Meta’s releasing a new video editor app called Edits. The app provides a bundle of editing tools to creators who make videos on their phones. The app also shares data and insights on how videos created via Edits are performing on Instagram. This app is scheduled to be available in Google Play and Apple App Stores early this year.

ChatGPT’s New Customization Options Are Exactly What I’ve Been Waiting for to Make My Chats More Personal

(TechRadar, January 20)

OpenAI is launching a new ChatGPT customization feature in which interactions will be tailored to individuals based on their answers to a series of personal questions. The new feature aims to streamline ChatGPT communications to save people valuable time. Users will also have the option to turn the customization setting on and off as well as switch between response modes.

Canon’s New App Lets You Live Stream From Multiple Cameras, Just Not Canon’s

(The Verge, January 20)

Canon’s Live Switcher Mobile app can connect to up to three iPhone and iPad cameras to live stream video feeds, powered by iOS and iPadOS 16. The new feature lets users switch between each connected source video feed from the designated host device — it even lets users live stream to YouTube and Facebook. The company announced the app will connect to Canon’s digital camera at a later time.

Huge Apple Intelligence Upgrade Expected for Mail as Part of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Free Update

(TechRadar, January 20)

One of Apple’s most exciting generative AI features, Genmoji, is set to roll out on Macs this winter. With Genmoji, people can create customized emojis to share with co-workers, friends, and family. Also, the Mail app will be upgraded on Macs later this year using Apple Intelligence to harness AI to prioritize, categorize, and sort emails based on message content.

X Is Rolling Out a Dedicated Vertical Video Feed for U.S. Users

(TechCrunch, January 20)

In the wake of ByteDance’s uncertainty, social network X announced its new tab that features a vertical video feed. The platform previously hosted timeline videos, but with this new update, X will now have a section devoted solely to videos. The video tab is accessible in the app’s bottom bar and is available nationwide.

Scientists Create World’s First Fully-3D Printed Microscope in Under Three Hours

(Tech Xplore, January 21)

The University of Strathclyde in Scotland produced the world's first 3D printed microscope. Tests confirmed it generates sub-cellular resolution and clear bioimagery. Taking less than three hours to print at just a fraction of the price of traditional microscopes, this groundbreaking achievement can save scientists significant equipment costs and sourcing time.