Episode 86 - Audio Augmented Reality and More Metaculus Predictions
On the news that Amazon wants to put Alexa into wearable devices, we discuss the idea that the focus in consumer tech has moved to sound, including voice controls, augmented reality, and podcasting.
Max gives an update on the Betaworks Hearing Voices conference that highlighted the latest tech, demos, and ideas in this area.
Plus - we follow up on previous episodes, including Aaron’s predictions on the Metaculus engine, and how Max missed a subway stop because he was reading Reddit.
Related Links
Wall Street Journal: Amazon Extends Alexa’s Reach into Wearables
HBO Silicon Valley - Gavin must resort to an Audio Call
Betaworks Hearing Voices Conference
- Don’t visit this site, it’s the wrong one!
Ways of Hearing Podcast
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Episode 85 on the Metaculus Prediction Engine
Episode 84 on the Foundations of Physics
Episode 83 on Bitcoin Energy Usage
Episode 79 which is Augmentaed reality more on the visual side
Episode 70 with my Ode to the Podoverse
Episode 69 on Content Distribution Business Models for the 21st Century
Episode 66 with Dennis Crowley on the new Marsbot
Episode 46 with Shani Offen on the Emerging Audio Internet
