Topic: Iot

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's 2016 speech at the National Press Club outlined the US strategy for 5G, emphasizing "millimeter wave" signals and massive infrastructure deployment. Wheeler stated that the US would not wait for standards or safety studies, prioritizing being "first out of the gate" for economic reasons. He predicted that 5G would enable hundreds of billions of microchips to be connected in a vast "Internet of Things."

Widespread outages of Slack and Google Home services highlight the dangers of relying on cloud-connected "Internet of Things" devices. Users reported being unable to control lights or thermostats during the downtime. The host proposes a "genius idea" to integrate voice assistants directly into hearing aids, allowing for a seamless, albeit eccentric-looking, wearable technology experience.