Georgia Tech announced the finalists for its annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition on February 14, 2026, showcasing innovative new instruments from around the world, according to The Verge. The competition, now in its 28th year, awards $10,000 in prizes and has a history of featuring groundbreaking designs. This year's early standouts include a "henge made of fiddles" and a "chaotic evil triangle," as reported by The Verge.
The competition invites inventors to submit their original instrument designs. Past finalists have included innovative creations, though specific examples were not provided in the source material. The announcement of the finalists highlights the continued focus on musical innovation and the creative use of technology in the field of music.
In other news, a musician with ALS was able to sing again with the help of AI. Patrick Darling, diagnosed with ALS at 29, lost his ability to sing. However, AI technology allowed him to perform on stage with his bandmates, according to MIT Technology Review. The performance was particularly emotional, as it was Darling's first time on stage in over two years. The technology helped him sing a song he wrote for his great-grandfather.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., two golfers sued the federal government on Friday to prevent the Trump administration from overhauling a public golf course, as reported by Fortune. The golfers accused the administration of violating environmental laws and polluting a park on the National Register of Historic Places. This lawsuit is part of a series of legal challenges against the administration's efforts to alter public spaces in the nation's capital.
Also, NPR News reported that Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
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