Just two days ago, on January 28th, the U.S. recognized the 22nd annual occurrence of National Privacy Day. Didn’t even know there was such a…
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OPLIN 4Cast #629: The life-changing magic of tidying our digital selves
Posted in 4cast, and Organization
I am lucky in that I have a wonderful, loving mother-in-law. While she has many wonderful qualities, organization, especially digital, is not one of them.…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #629: The life-changing magic of tidying our digital selves
For a long time, I’ve resisted purchasing a voice assistant for my home. The idea of having something “always listening” seems too intrusive to me (and, yes, I know my phone is already doing that, but I’m good with the cognitive dissonance). However, the latest news from the advertising realm has me realizing that Alexa and her ilk might actually be the least of my worries.
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #627: Think you’re being stalked? You’re not wrong
OPLIN 4Cast #625: 3D printing is heating up
Posted in 3D printing, and 4cast
If your library is lucky enough to have a makerspace with a 3D printer, you may already feel like you’re living in the future. However,…
It should come as no surprise that the world has become data-driven. Even libraries reflect this new reality; it’s no longer unusual to see CE…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #623: The world is already being changed by real-time data
OPLIN 4Cast #621: Microchips aren’t just for pets…now they’re for employees
Posted in 4cast, and biohacking
I’ve given presentations on technology trends for a good number of years, and the reactions to most trends generally run the gamut from “Hey, that’s…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #621: Microchips aren’t just for pets…now they’re for employees
“You’ve got to be doing video. That’s all Facebook is going to be, very soon. Even their algorithms are going to start promoting video content…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #617: If your library is still focused on video content, time to re-think
I think about quitting Facebook. A lot. There was a time in my life when I couldn’t imagine living without it, but that time is…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #615: Can we keep turning a blind eye to Facebook?
If you’re not familiar with what deepfakes are: simply put, they are the result of artificial intelligence being applied to video footage. Words can literally…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #611: Are we ready for a world full of deepfakes?
A couple of months ago, I got an online subscription to WIRED magazine. As a thank-you gift, I was sent a YubiKey. When I received it,…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #609: Passwords are not enough. The time for 2FA is now