- 05:12 AMModelsHardwareBusinessMidjourney unveils 'Midjourney Scanner' — a ringed full‑body ultrasound hardwareThe essentials
Midjourney reveals the Midjourney Scanner, a ring‑based full‑body ultrasound system developed with Butterfly Network that claims roughly 60‑second scans and MRI‑comparable image quality in some respects.
In detail- Announced by Midjourney CEO David Holz as the company's first hardware product.
- Built in partnership with Butterfly Network; each system uses 40 Butterfly Ultrasound‑on‑Chip™ imaging modules.
- Users step onto a platform that descends into water through a ring of thousands of transducers; scan time is said to be about 60 seconds.
- Around a dozen people have been scanned so far; Midjourney frames the project as aiming to bring high‑fidelity preventative scanning broadly.
Why it mattersAn AI image‑generator entering medical hardware signals that AI firms are expanding into regulated, physical products — creating new collaboration and competition for MedTech, healthcare providers, and employers offering health services.
For you Assess whether your health services or occupational‑health offerings should monitor partnerships or competitive moves from AI imaging vendors; evaluate regulatory and data‑privacy implications now.
- 03:23 AMToolsDataHow to turn off Gemini pop‑ups in Google DocsThe essentials
Google Docs surfaces Gemini AI suggestions by default; you can disable smart features for your Workspace via Gmail settings rather than closing individual pop‑ups.
In detail- A Gemini text box appears when opening a Google Doc and offers writing help.
- Clicking the X closes only the current conversation and does not permanently remove Gemini suggestions.
- Smart features can be switched off centrally through Gmail/Google Workspace settings to stop persistent AI UI elements.
Why it mattersIntrusive AI UI disrupts writing and workflows; a central toggle lets organizations protect productivity and reduce accidental exposure of sensitive content.
For you Check your Google Workspace admin settings and disable smart features if users report disruptive Gemini pop‑ups or if documents contain confidential information.
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