Future Jam

Our 2 tech predictions that will not happen in 2021 plus some tech news and commentary. -Lasso Home Recycling https://www.engadget.com/lasso-loop-closed-recycling-home-appliance-112631719.html -Autonomous Interview Service Halts Facial Recognition https://www.wired.com/story/job-screening-service-halts-facial-analysis-applicants/ -Saudi Arabia Smart Cities https://www.engadget.com/the-line-neom-smart-city-saudi-arabia-mohammed-bin-salman-113539487.html -AI Powered Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway https://www.engadget.com/indy-autonomous-challenge-race-dallara-124516580.html -WhatsApp Shares data with Facebook https://www.businessinsider.com/whatsapp-forcing-users-to-share-personal-data-facebook-elon-musk-2021-1  -Apple Making a care with Hyundai? https://www.engadget.com/apple-car-hyundai-021027258.html  https://www.engadget.com/hyundai-apple-self-driving-electric-car-deal-march-162209202.html  -Walmart 24/7 Grocery Delivery https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-to-pilot-homevalet-smart-box-in-ben

Our 2 tech industry predictions for the new year plus the standard news story discussions. -Alphabet Unionizes  https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/04/tech/google-alphabet-union/index.html -GE Monster Wind Turbines https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/01/business/GE-wind-turbine.html  -Google's New Short Form Video Search https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/29/google-pilots-a-search-feature-that-aggregates-short-form-videos-from-tiktok-and-instagram/  -Amazon's Sleep Apnea Radar https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/6/22216648/amazon-sleep-tracking-alexa-brahms-apnea-radar-device  -We Say Goodbye to Adobe Flash https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55497353 -Ticketmaster is Evil https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/01/ticketmaster-pays-10-million-criminal-fine-for-hacking-a-rival-company/   

Alex, Mike, and Nate all have differing opinions on what the top 3 Christmas movies are but there is one movie they all agree on. Then, Alex quizzes Nate and Mike on some interesting Christmas facts. Play along at home and see if you score better!

This weeks discussions. -Xbox parental controls https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22168136/microsoft-xbox-parental-controls-pause-screen-time-purchase -Lab Grown Meat Approved for Sale https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/no-kill-lab-grown-meat-to-go-on-sale-for-first-time  -Facebook Allowed Ad Fraud https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-allowed-fraud-hacked-accounts-ads-got-paid-2020-12  -Toyota's new Solid State Batteries https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/technology-news/toyota-solid-state-battery-a4354-20201210  -Virgin Space Plane final test flights https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-55279067  Disney's ride photoshops https://mashable.com/article/walt-disney-world-photoshop-masks-pandemic/       

The streaming wars are heating up as cable, satellite tv, and theaters try to avoid being casualties. We discuss why streaming is becoming the main focus for media giants and why it is so lucrative.  Before all of that we discuss plans to put remote controlled racecars on the moon, plastic surgery grows in popularity, Uber's new driverless car strategies, and Netflix helps you understand your kids better.

Product ownership has become a grey area. Do we really fully own the products we purchase? People are fighting to get right to repair laws passed so that we will have more autonomy over what we purchase and who can fix them. Also, why is Amazon launching a new product on your existing product? There is a new space junk removal tool and Microsoft is trying to track and rate the meetings you attend. References: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-sidewalk-echo-default-214620200.html https://www.cnet.com/news/european-space-agency-is-sending-a-giant-claw-into-orbit-to-clean-up-space-junk/ https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55133141 https://www.vice.com/en/article/93wy8v/newly-passed-right-to-repair-law-will-fundamentally-change-tesla-repair  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-03-05/farmers-fight-john-deere-over-who-gets-to-fix-an-800-000-tractor  https://www.wired.com/story/john-deere-farmers-right-to-repair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr3nZpNHWnw&feature=youtu.be  https://www.youtube.com/wa

It's a Thanksgiving day bonanza! Parades, shopping, and food. We will be back next week with more of the Jam you love.

Is Satellite internet outdated? Starlink is competing with similar projects to bring internet access to the 3.7 billion people without. This new wave of satellite internet products will rapidly help to modernize our planet. Earlier in the episode we cover the ban on gas powered cars, headphone free private audio, and a new way to enjoy music.

Esports has been around far longer than you might realize and it has gained a massive following. What's its appeal and how will it contend with the traditional sports model? Before that, hear how Panasonic has designed a vacuum to retrieve AirPods, we have discovered "Hell Planet", soil that self waters, and Netflix becomes more like a traditional cable provider. References:  https://www.engadget.com/panasonic-vacuum-earpods-train-tracks-110211301.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronomers-discover-hell-planet-k2-141b-rock-rain-lava-oceans/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=103730842 https://news.utexas.edu/2020/11/02/self-watering-soil-could-transform-farming/ https://www.wired.com/story/esports-pros-labor-game-publishers-power/  https://www.gamesradar.com/top-esports-games/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2020/08/06/ncaa-whiffed-esports-its-paying-price-can-still-learn-lesson/ https://europeangaming.eu/portal/latest-news/2020/06/16/72496/esports-earnings-top-25-highest-paid-players-

EVTOL vehicles are set to revolutionize the mobility industry. Find out what a working flying taxi infrastructure may look like, how it is an upgrade over existing helicopters, and why it might be the best intercity travel method. But before all of that. Mike has some pointless tech to talk about. Walmart is ditching robots. Drones are planting trees. And, Facebook solves Alex's hearing problems. References: https://www.engadget.com/maskfone-face-mask-earbuds-wireless-built-in-hands-on-190008540.html :https://www.cnet.com/news/walmart-is-dropping-shelf-scanning-robots-report-says/ https://www.fastcompany.com/90504789/these-drones-can-plant-40000-trees-in-a-month-by-2028-theyll-have-planted-1-billion https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/facebook-ar-glasses-deaf/ https://www.flightglobal.com/civil-uavs/uber-sees-air-routes-making-evtol-safer-than-helicopters/128152.article https://transportup.com/headlines-breaking-news/helicopters-vs-evtols-how-will-going-electric-improve-aerial-mobility/ https://www.m

Microchip implants are gaining traction as a business tool and some people are even implanting them in order to make their life simpler. What are the pros and cons and will you be forced into being microchipped at your job? We cover all this and more on the main topic of the show. But first, we have discovered an easy way to find out if McDonald's ice cream is available. Apple is working on their very own pair of glasses. Google is paying to be in your pocket. And finally, we have discovered that wind turbines just may be safer than we have previously thought. References: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/10/is-mcdonalds-ice-cream-machine-working-near-you-theres-a-bot-for-that/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/10/22/apple-glass-could-display-comparison-information-for-shoppers  https://appleinsider.com/inside/Apple-Glass https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/25/google-apple-search-default-8-12-billion/ https://reneweconomy.com.au/danish-research-shows-almost-no-birds-die-in-collisions-wi

The movie theaters we all love are being forced into hibernation by outside forces beyond their control. We discuss their recovery options and how they can once again fill their seats back up with crowds. Before we delve into the larger topic, we find out how to rediscover a song simply by humming its tune. That California is allowing cars to drive around with nobody behind the wheel. And, Why is Nokia building a LTE network on the moon. Sources: https://www.engadget.com/google-search-hum-to-search-song-ai-200947045.html https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/10/cruise-will-soon-hit-san-francisco-with-no-hands-on-the-wheel/ https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2020/10/19/nokia-selected-by-nasa-to-build-first-ever-cellular-network-on-the-moon/ https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/19/how-much-does-disney-make-from-parks-and-movies.aspx https://www.mediaplaynews.com/paramount-home-entertainment-revenue-tops-theatrical-as-movie-biz-returns-to-profitability/ https://variety.com/2020/film/news/amc-univer

We Discuss: Music created by AI gives more autonomy to content creators but also threatens the lively hood of musicians.  Disney+ arrived to much fanfare but does it break new ground for a streaming video services? Are folding phones are the future? Links: https://openai.com/blog/musenet/ https://beta.aiva.ai/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/13/20963294/motorola-razr-new-foldable-smartphone-android-hands-on-flip-phone-photos-video

Jared proposes a new concept store that only Millennials would appreciate and Mike imagines what life would be like with a better battery technology.

Game streaming will change how we play and it is happening right under our noses. Google has announced their new service which is poised to make game streaming mainstream.  Google's game streaming announcement. The Future Jam is back from hiatus with a new twist. The episodes are bite sized mini jams that should hold you off until full episodes are back on the menu.    

Why is Blockchain technology considered the internet 2.0?  Future Jam breaks it down with Jared from Digital Gold.   IBM's use case scenarios for the blockchain. Jared's YouTube Channel Buy a Rig Through Digital Gold and Have it Hosted at a Secure Location.    

True wireless power is hitting the stores soon. Find out how it will revolutionize everything from your Smartphone all the way to Space Exploration.  

There is an unexplored Island out in the Pacific the size of Texas.  Find out why and celebrate Earth Day with us as we break down plastic in a good way.

The Singularity is the inevitable result of mankind's progress. Technology is growing at a break neck speed and there is no end in sight. This idea has been played out in Science Fiction entertainment for years but is it grounded in reality? Ian, from the Extra Dimension Podcast, joins Future Jam on a special two part episode. On the Future Jam we discuss how we will reach the singularity and what stands in our way.  Follow the link below to listen to Extra Dimension's part 2 of the Singularity series.  Part 2 delves into the ethical and philosophical ideas to consider after this life altering event takes place. Philosophical Implications of the Singularity YouTube Link      

Virtual Reality technology is rapidly approaching the stuff of fiction.  Our lives are encompassed by the internet so living in a VR world is no longer a foreign concept.  Will it consume us or will we use it wisely?