I can barely remember back to a time when there wasn’t a fitness tracker on my wrist. I’ve had several Fitbits over the years, as…
Author: Laura Solomon
OPLIN 4Cast #785: Cryptocurrency is going mainstream and it’s heating my husband’s office
Posted in 4cast, and cryptocurrency
My husband’s basement office is always warm. It has nothing to do with any HVAC or space heaters. Rather, the temperature can be attributed to…
OPLIN 4Cast #783: One of Elon Musk’s companies is working on a more comprehensive metaverse
Posted in Brain-computer interfaces
There’s no doubt that Elon Musk is a controversial figure, but his name is associated with much of today’s bleeding-edge technology. One of his companies, Neuralink, hasn’t gotten as much press as, say, Tesla or SpaceX but, with the advent of Mark Zuckerburg’s metaverse, renewed attention has increased the spotlight on this company that aims to put implants in human brains as computer interfaces.
It’s the time of year when lots of packages arrive at our house. Between gifts that have been sent from family and regular Amazon deliveries,…
I’ve been keeping an eye, though, on how wearables continue to evolve. Fashion is latching on to NFTs, Roblox, custom design apps and truly smart clothing, expanding the idea of wearables into new spaces.
No doubt, you’ve already heard the multiple warnings to start holiday shopping early this year, due to the ongoing supply chain issues being felt in…
An internet axiom you’ve probably heard multiple times is “Don’t read the comments!” There’s good reason for this. The comment sections of many sites, blogs…
OPLIN 4Cast #773: The idea of a ‘metaverse’ isn’t new, but the growth is
Posted in Metaverse, and Second Life
The concept of (and the term) “the metaverse” was applied to Second Life long before Facebook and general tech appropriated it. It’s interesting to me to see how other entities are taking the idea of a virtual environment and expanding the definition to include AR, VR and mixed reality.
oombas might be the first instance of widely-adopted robots for the home, but they certainly won’t be the last. I, for one, am not sure I’m ready to totally welcome our robot overlords.
OPLIN 4Cast #769: Technology is increasing access to healthcare and I’m here for it
Posted in 4cast, and Healthcare
I’ve been a big fan of being able to get to all of the health information for myself and my family digitally. Accessing test results,…