Technology in January 2022: A Look at the Top Trends

January 2022 was a busy month for the technology industry, with a number of new developments and announcements. Here are some of the top trends:

• Meta’s AI Research SuperCluster: Meta (formerly Facebook) announced its new supercomputer called AI Research SuperCluster (RSC). The RSC is designed to be the world’s fastest supercomputer when it becomes operational in 2023. Meta will use the RSC to develop new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as natural language processing and computer vision.

• The World’s First NFT Restaurant Opens: The world’s first NFT restaurant, Flyfish Club, opened in New York City. The restaurant requires all patrons to own an NFT membership card, which costs 2.5 Ethereum. The membership card provides access to the restaurant’s seafood menu, cocktail lounge, and private club events.

• Global 500 – 2022 Announced: Brand Finance, the international brand valuation organization, announced the “World’s Most Valuable Brands Report” in January 2022. According to this report, Apple became the most valuable brand in the world with a value of 355.1 billion dollars. Amazon was the second most valuable brand with a value of 350.3 billion dollars, and Google was the third most valuable brand with a value of 263.4 billion dollars.

• Researchers Extend Lifespan by 24% in Mice: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, reported that a combination of glycine and NAC, known as GlyNAC, can extend lifespan by 24% in mice. GlyNAC is a natural substance that is found in the body. The researchers believe that GlyNAC may be able to protect cells from damage and extend lifespan in humans.

• Progress in Biomarkers-Based Cancer Screening: Researchers are making progress in developing biomarkers-based cancer screening tests. These tests can be used to detect cancer early, when it is most treatable. In January 2022, researchers reported that they have developed a new test that can detect pancreatic cancer with high prediction accuracy. They also reported that they have developed a new test that can detect prostate cancer based on age, PSA, and hK2.

In addition to these top trends, there were a number of other noteworthy technology developments in January 2022. These included the launch of the first clinical trial of a technology to detect early-stage cancer via novel biomarkers of extracellular vesicles, the development of a new AI algorithm that can identify potential chemical weapon candidates, and the discovery of a new deep-sea coral.