Topic: Technology Trends

2 chapters across the catalog

Wordy Durd
Episode 867 24:17 - 26:35

867: Wordy Durd

Autonomous Vehicles, End of Local Radio

The impact of autonomous vehicles on the radio industry is analyzed, with the prediction that self-driving cars will eliminate the need for "time, temperature, and traffic" reports. Since these hyper-local updates are radio's last competitive advantage, the hosts conclude that the industry is "toast" as passengers shift to watching video in their cars.

CannMed
Episode 842 10:02 - 14:25

842: CannMed

Augmented Reality vs Virtual Reality, Snapchat and Tech Trends

Augmented reality is identified as a more viable consumer technology than virtual reality, which reportedly causes motion sickness in approximately 10% of the population. Successes in AR are noted in apps like Flight Radar and Snapchat, where users engage with digital overlays on the real world. The discussion suggests that AR represents the future of the tech industry by keeping users engaged with their devices through escapism.