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The Download: blended meat, restored sight, and the agentic web

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The article presents three distinct technological developments: a 2025 test of Joyn's 50/Cut blended meat product where 92% of students preferred it, an MIT Technology Review report on the PRIMA retinal implant restoring vision for 80% of macular degeneration patients, and a 2001 vision for the agentic web where autonomous software handles tasks like grocery shopping. The text also includes a list of other tech news items and a 2026 AI Index summary.

Key points

• Joyn's 50/Cut blended meat product was tested in the fall of 2025, with 92% of students who tried it preferring it on the menu.
• The PRIMA implant combines a retinal device with camera-equipped eyeglasses to restore sight for over 80% of macular degeneration patients.

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This is a weekday newsletter from The Download, a technology publication providing daily updates on startups and tech news. The article focuses on specific technological breakthroughs and recent events in the tech industry.

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