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Elon Musk says that the first human to be implanted with Neuralink's brain chip has made a full recovery with no ill effects.
The patient is reportedly able to move a mouse around a computer screen by just thinking.
The company has been criticised for releasing information through Musk as he has a huge financial stake in the outcome.
implant = insert (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body
“Electrodes had been implanted in his brain”
reportedly = according to what some say
“He was in El Salvador, reportedly on his way to Texas”
financial stake = a financial share in a business
“He holds a 20% stake in the company”
Allegedly, Apple is nearing the release of its ring.
Over the past few years, the company has continually introduced patents related to smart rings.
A patent unveiled in November outlines a mechanism enabling users to manage their smartphones and other gadgets utilising an external band incorporated into the ring.
Speculation about an Apple smart ring initially emerged in 2007.
patent = a government authority or license, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention
“He took out a patent for an improved version of an electric battery”
unveil = show or announce publicly for the first time
“The manufacturer unveiled plans for expanding into aviation”
emerged = become apparent, important, or prominent
“Philadelphia has emerged as the clear favorite”
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