Top 10 creepiest discoveries in the science and technology realm

1. Smart Speakers like Alexa and Amazon Echo are showing behavior of recording and listening to private conversations in households, according to Forbes.
2. The company Neuralink is developing a brain computer implant that will allow doctors to help patients restore sensory and motor functions. Along with this, the device is being looked at to enhance the human brains function, according to Business Insider.
3. A brainless organism called the “blob” has gained attention since getting its own exhibit at the Paris Zoological Park. This organism lacks a nervous system, but has the capability of memory storage, adaptive behavior, problem solving and navigating, according to the Washington Post.
4. Scientists are looking at ways to alter genetic DNA in embryos. They are doing this to prevent life threatening or life changing genetic diseases in babies and to provide a quality of life for them. Recently, scientists were able to alter the genetic makeup of an embryo that would have spinal dysplasia.
5. Companies are finding new ways of advertising. They are doing this because third party apps on phones are listening to your conversations. By doing this, they collect data and advertise certain items through their app.
6. Virtual Reality technology is making advancements. Companies are now looking at creating VR technology that is stand–alone and does not need a connection to personal computers to be used. The company Oculus Go has created an app to enjoy VR on your mobile phone.
7. Google will be releasing a contact lens that has a microchip in it. Its intention is to create an easier way to monitor glucose levels in diabetic patients. It also is being created to take photos, videos and display information.
8. A new supercomputer that is in the making is smart enough to store information about the universe. This computer could predict the future in an accurate manner. There are already computers that are predicting accurate climate change patterns. The fastest and smartest supercomputer as of now was created by IBM. 
9. 3D body scanners are now being used in airport security, however, the introduction of this technology could infringe on consumer privacy. It is predicted that companies will use these body scanners to gain access to personal data about a subject, according to Business Insider.
10. The company Boston Dynamics has been creating robots for two decades. These robots are capable of outrunning and overpowering humans, according to Business Insider. 

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