Most read: 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2024

Technological advancements that are most read by our readers

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 25% Weekend Reads Technology in Perspective 01.27.24 | 10 technologies and their impact on the world Every year, we look for promising technologies poised to have a real impact on the world. Our recently released list of the 10 Breakthrough Technologies highlights innovations from super-efficient solar cells to exascale computers to Apple Vision Pro and more. This week, we recap some of the technological advancements that are most read by our readers from our 2024 list. Plus, today is the last day to subscribe & save 25% AND receive your free tote bag when you purchase a subscription to MIT Technology Review.   AI for everything Generative-AI tools like ChatGPT reached mass adoption in record time, and reset the course of an entire industry. We now live in the age of AI. Hundreds of millions of people have interacted directly with generative tools like ChatGPT that produce text, images, videos, and more from prompts. Why it matters →   Super-efficient solar cells Solar cells that combine traditional silicon with cutting-edge perovskites could push the efficiency of solar panels to new heights. But most of the sunlight that hits today's panels isn't being converted into electricity. Adding a layer of tiny crystals could make solar panels more efficient. Why it matters →   Heat pumps Heat pumps are electric appliances that can both cool and heat buildings, and wider adoption could substantially reduce emissions. Sales have increased around the world; in the US, they have surpassed gas furnaces for the first time. New types that run at higher temperatures could help decarbonize industry, too.  Why it matters → The first gene-editing treatment Sickle-cell disease is the first illness to be beaten by CRISPR as the technology reaches the market. In the final weeks of 2023, one from Vertex became the first to earn regulatory approval in both the UK and the US for its ability to cure sickle-cell disease, a life-threatening condition. Why it matters →   Enhanced geothermal systems Geothermal energy is clean, always available, and virtually limitless. However, because of engineering challenges, we have barely scratched the surface of what it can offer. New drilling techniques, which dig deeper and in places where we couldn't before, are unleashing more of Earth's heat to produce clean energy. Why it matters → Our most coveted list, the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2024, is now live. Learn which technological innovations will have the biggest impact on our lives. Subscribe & save 25% for full access + get a FREE tote. SUBSCRIBE + GET FREE TOTE Was this newsletter forwarded to you, and you'd like to see more? Sign up today → View in browser | This email was sent to manojdole1.InformationTech@blogger.com. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy MIT Technology Review · 196 Broadway, 3rd fl, · Cambridge, MA 02139 · USA Copyright © 2024 MIT Technology Review, All rights reserved. Opt out of all promotional emails and newsletters from MIT Technology Review