Excited to announce that I\’ve joined the ranks of published authors, and some illustrious colleagues – I\’m Chapter 19, \”Immersive Media and Branding: How Being a Brand Will Change and Expand in the Age of True Immersion\” in the just-published-today Handbook of Research on the Global Impacts and Roles of Immersive Media. My chapter explores …
Been kind of quiet here lately…as I\’ve been really busy IRL. Two big pieces of news: First: I\’ve officially started looking to join a company after 10 years of self employment. Lots of reasons, the biggest being I\’ve realized that it\’s nearly impossible to drive any sort of advancement in the emerging tech world by yourself …
The future of tracking is rapidly approaching; and it will be tied to and integrated with all the home smart devices. Does this truly benefit you, as the consumer? The stated \”benefit\” is more targeted advertising (is this really a benefit?). This article from the New York Times (briefly) explores how \”Samba TV\” is being …
\”People don\’t trust their senses above what they read online\” – brilliant example of how social media can be used to manipulate (and how dangerous it can be).
Yes. it\’s long – but a quick read. Synopsis: things are slowing, China and India are the hotspots for growth, Android outsells Apple about 5:1 (!) – voice is the future. Would have liked to see a deeper dive into IOT and data integration, and wearables as an extension of mobility.
I\’ve always wanted to be able to freely summon the internet by voice, and have it respond (in natural language no less) as I go about my daily tasks. Honestly, what would be easier than to just speak up from wherever you are? Which is why I was really interested to hear about Amazon\’s new Echo.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the long term impact an ”instantaneous, on demand” life. Imagine that from birth, you never had to wait for anything, and had everything you wanted delivered immediately. News, entertainment, connecting with your \”group\” – everything. Never getting lost. The collective knowledge of the human race there for you at …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the long term impact an ”instantaneous, on demand” life. Imagine that from birth, you never had to wait for anything, and had everything you wanted delivered immediately. News, entertainment, connecting with your \”group\” – everything. Never getting lost. The collective knowledge of the human race there for you at …
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I\’m intrigued by a pet observation that\’s been swirling and coalescing in my little head lately: namely, the internet – an instant platform for all our own little opinions and soapboxes – has made us all think we\’re important. Way too important, actually. The digital world has given us our proverbial \”15 minutes of fame\” …
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I\’m intrigued by a pet observation that\’s been swirling and coalescing in my little head lately: namely, the internet – an instant platform for all our own little opinions and soapboxes – has made us all think we\’re important. Way too important, actually. The digital world has given us our proverbial \”15 minutes of fame\” …
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