There’s little doubt that 5G internet speeds have been hyped a lot recently. The U.S. is just beginning to see this new type of network,…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #642: Is 5G nothing but hype and hurdles?
Author archive for: laurasolomon
As it turns out, the changes to the order readout is probably the least of the those that are likely coming. Not just to McDonald’s, but to fast food in general. Surprisingly, the news is filled with how fast food tech is evolving.
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #639: Fast food will soon be coming with a side of high-tech
might be time for some governmental intervention, but it’s sure not going to be easy.
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #637: Big Tech: Breaking up is (really) hard to do
OPLIN 4Cast #635: The new Hololens brings improvements and controversies
Posted in 4cast, and Mixed reality
While we’ve likely become accustomed to at least the concepts of augmented and virtual realities, if not the actual devices, the newer idea of mixed…
Read MoreOPLIN 4Cast #635: The new Hololens brings improvements and controversies
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…
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