by Minter Dial | Sep 6, 2017 | Futureproof, Internet of Things, New Tech
The term Internet of Things (or IoT) was coined in 1999. Just what does this super generic moniker mean? Literally, it means that physical devices are beginning to connect to the Internet. If you think about that for a few seconds, technically...
by Minter Dial | Sep 5, 2017 | Big Data Analytics, Futureproof, Internet of Things, Mobile
For the first time in human history, every movement in the physical world can be identified, recorded and analyzed through our mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers and soon smart-tattoos and implants. This fundamentally changes our relationship to ourselves...
by Minter Dial | Aug 31, 2017 | New Tech
One of the (literally) elephants in the closet is the need to sunset and say good-bye to old tech. Last week, I finally threw out a beloved possession, my very first palm pilot (pictured below). It had two lives (read: two owners) and served us well. It was an...
by Minter Dial | Aug 29, 2017 | Futureproof, New Tech
The debate rages on as to whether the future lies with Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR)? Or will it be more about Mixed Reality (including 360˚)? In any event, as far as VR is concerned, we continue to see experiments with more or less success....
by Minter Dial | Aug 26, 2017 | Futureproof, New Tech, Self Driving Car
If one is looking for a barometer of the evolution of the motor vehicle, one of the best places to find it is in the rising pressure on car makers to display automotive technology at consumer tech shows. While the likes of the Detroit, Geneva and Tokyo Motor Shows...
by Minter Dial | Aug 24, 2017 | Blockchain, New Tech
To understand the level of disruption that could issue forth from crypto-currencies like Bitcoin, it is first necessary to understand the magnitude of the invention that they represent. Understanding the innovation Crypto-currencies aren’t merely the ability to...
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