Hey, Chris Abraham, I'm an anti-smoking fascist. It's one thing I appreciate about California. Have you noticed that the housing prices have gone up continuously since smoking was banned there? Hmmm. Glad to hear Scotland is joining the fascist groups. When we got back from Europe EVERYTHING stank. Yuch.
Microsoft's first blogger, Joshua Allen, talks about all the fun Microformats stuff that happened at Mix06 last week. Hey, guys, we need Microformat applications to demonstrate all the cool stuff you are talking about. Without applications all this stuff just is talk.
You can now Ether Tris Hussey. I wrote about Ether a few weeks back. It's a service that lets you add a phone number to your blog. Call the phone number and you get an automated assistant who'll find an open spot on your schedule and arrange payment for services.
Caterina Fake (she is a cofounder of Flickr) says now is a bad time to start a company. David Heinemeier Hansson, the guy who wrote Ruby on Rails, says, in response, "it's a great time to start a business." My thoughts? It's getting harder to get noticed now than in 2001, but if you have a killer product you'll get noticed. Didn't Google start at about the height of the bubble in the late 1990s? Great ideas and great companies will withstand all tests.
Two design students came up with a desk that lets teenagers hide their porn. Oh, boy. My son just built me a desk in Second Life. I wonder if it has this particular feature. Hmmm.
I give you a front-row seat on the future. Focusing most of my efforts now on next-generation augmented reality and artificial intelligence, AKA "mixed reality."
SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER: http://clevermoe.com/scobleizer-news/
BUY OUR NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Transformation-Robert-Scoble/dp/1539894444 "The Fourth Transformation: How augmented reality and artificial intelligence will change everything."
WATCH MY LATEST SPEECHES:
State of VR with Philip Rosedale (done in VR itself, very cool): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zAA1EVGUZU
At GEOINT, June 2017: http://trajectorymagazine.com/glimpse-new-world/
Augmented World Expo, June 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4xHILvLD8E
At Leade.rs, April 2017: https://youtu.be/52_0JshgjXI
+++++++++++
BIO:
Scoble gives you a front-row seat on the future.
Literally. He had the first ride in the first Tesla. Siri was launched in his house. He's been the first to share all sorts of technologies and companies with you, from Flipboard to Pandora to Instagram.
Today he's focusing on mixed reality, AKA "next-generation augmented reality" which will include a new user interface for EVERYTHING in your life (IoT, Smart Cities, driverless cars, robots, drones, etc).
That's based on his view thanks to his past experience as futurist at Rackspace.
Best place to find Scoble? On his Facebook profile at https://www.facebook.com/RobertScoble
He has been a technology blogger since 2000, was one of five people who built Microsoft's Channel 9 video blog/community, worked at Fast Company Magazine running its TV efforts, and has been part of technology media businesses since 1993.
++++++++
SPEAKER PITCH:
Apple and Facebook now have revealed their Augmented Reality strategies, which means your business needs one too. Rely on Robert Scoble, the world's top authority on AR, to bring to your conference what businesses should do next.
SPEECH ABSTRACT #1:
TITLE: The Fourth Transformation: What's next in mixed reality (AR and AI) and the future of technology?
Here's an example of this talk at Leade.rs in Paris in April, 2017: https://youtu.be/52_0JshgjXI
Why "the Fourth Transformation?"
Soon we will have phones and glasses that do full on augmented reality. Everything you look at will potentially be augmented. This world is coming in late 2017 with a new iPhone from Apple, amongst other products. Microsoft is betting everything on its HoloLens glasses that do mixed reality and the industry is spending many billions of dollars in R&D and funding new companies like Magic Leap.
This future will be the user interface for IoT, Smart Cities, autonomous cars, robots, drones, and your TV.
This is a big deal and Robert will take you through what mixed reality is and how it will change every business.
Learn more about Robert's speaking style and contact his agent at http://odemanagement.com/robert-scoble/Robert-Scoble.html
++++++++
SPEECH ABSTRACT #2:
"The Next Two Clicks of Moore's Law."
Over the next four years, or two clicks of Moore's Law, a ton about our technology world will change. Scoble will bring you the best from his travels visiting R&D labs, startups, and innovators around the world.
He views the world through his rose-colored-mixed-reality glasses, which will be the new user interface for self driving cars, Smart Cities, IoT, and many other things in our world.
He'll send you off with some lessons for companies both large and small.
++++++++
SPEECH ABSTRACT #3:
"Personalized Meaning: What is Augmented Reality For?"
As we enter a far more technological world where even cars drive themselves, I predict we'll see a blowback toward the analog, more authentic world.
What role does augmented reality play in both worlds?
Get Scoble's insight into where augmented reality is going, see tons of real-world demos, and understand what he means by 'personalized meaning.'
CONTACT:
If you are looking to contact me, email is best: scobleizer@gmail.com.
++++++++
ENDORSEMENTS:
IZEA Top 25 Tech Influencers: https://izea.com/2017/07/07/25-top-tech-influencers/
Time: One of the top 140 Twitterers!
FT: One of the five most influential Twitterers!
Inc. Top 5 on list of Tech Power Players You Need to Know: http://www.inc.com/john-rampton/30-power-players-in-tech-you-need-to-know.html
Next Reality: #4 on top 50 AR influencer list: https://next.reality.news/news/nr50-next-realitys-50-people-watch-augmented-mixed-reality-0177454/
View all posts by Robert Scoble
Published
24 thoughts on “MP3 of the week and other stuff from my aggregator”
I thought I read something in a book called “Naked Conversations” about how its a bad blogging habit to drop names all the time.
I agree about the smoking. I’m in Europe at the moment and it was a bit of a shock how much people smoke over here. Back home in Australia it’s pretty rare that I see anyone smoking these days.
I agree about the smoking. I’m in Europe at the moment and it was a bit of a shock how much people smoke over here. Back home in Australia it’s pretty rare that I see anyone smoking these days.
I saw Chris Bliss do that exact same routine as the climax of his act at Spring Carnival at CMU back in 1984, just before he went on the road opening for Blue Oyster CUlt
I saw Chris Bliss do that exact same routine as the climax of his act at Spring Carnival at CMU back in 1984, just before he went on the road opening for Blue Oyster CUlt
Even more interesting than the five-ball vs. three-ball performance that Jason Garfield through at Chris Bliss is the vituperation onJason’s Blog. Chris has developed a routine that is wowing crowds in person and over the internets, but Jason is peeved that he’s getting raves with repetitive and “rudimentary tricks.” Quite a screed. Seems to have triggered a flood of emails, which Jason has closed down: “The option to email me your complaints is no longer available. All the complaints are identical, and at this point it’s just like reading the same email over and over again. ” No doubt Jason is immeasurably more skilled at Juggling. But–oh the injustice–Chris is hands down the better entertainer.
Even more interesting than the five-ball vs. three-ball performance that Jason Garfield through at Chris Bliss is the vituperation onJason’s Blog. Chris has developed a routine that is wowing crowds in person and over the internets, but Jason is peeved that he’s getting raves with repetitive and “rudimentary tricks.” Quite a screed. Seems to have triggered a flood of emails, which Jason has closed down: “The option to email me your complaints is no longer available. All the complaints are identical, and at this point it’s just like reading the same email over and over again. ” No doubt Jason is immeasurably more skilled at Juggling. But–oh the injustice–Chris is hands down the better entertainer.
Robert, Ireland is part of Europe and Ireland has the world’s strictest anti-smoking legislation – smoking is banned in the workplace – period. It doesn’t matter if that workplace is a bar or a restaurant or a hotel. Smoking is banned.
Ireland is the only country in the world with such anti-smoking legislation.
Robert, Ireland is part of Europe and Ireland has the world’s strictest anti-smoking legislation – smoking is banned in the workplace – period. It doesn’t matter if that workplace is a bar or a restaurant or a hotel. Smoking is banned.
Ireland is the only country in the world with such anti-smoking legislation.
Norway also has banned smoking in pubs, restaurants, concerts etc. Wonderful!
Before the law was passed, about 50% were against it. Now, a year after, about 80% like it. Ok, so you smell some bad body odors and occasional farts you didn’t smell before. But you don’t have to leave all your clothing outside your house when returning from a night on the town…
Norway also has banned smoking in pubs, restaurants, concerts etc. Wonderful!
Before the law was passed, about 50% were against it. Now, a year after, about 80% like it. Ok, so you smell some bad body odors and occasional farts you didn’t smell before. But you don’t have to leave all your clothing outside your house when returning from a night on the town…
Just call the global anti-smoking contingent fascistic once and of course Robert Scoble is going to blog it on Scobleizer. The law of unintended consequences. Or, as we call it in Washington, “blowback.”
Just call the global anti-smoking contingent fascistic once and of course Robert Scoble is going to blog it on Scobleizer. The law of unintended consequences. Or, as we call it in Washington, “blowback.”
It’s true that they do smoke a lot in Europe. We’ve recently visited Spain and were shocked at the number of people who were smoking out there. It seems that everyone was smoking without exception. Obviously this can’t be the case but it is very prevalent. We saw kids who must have been as young as eleven or twelve years old puffing away on cigarettes happily. And they weren’t smoking ‘milds’ either !
It’s true that they do smoke a lot in Europe. We’ve recently visited Spain and were shocked at the number of people who were smoking out there. It seems that everyone was smoking without exception. Obviously this can’t be the case but it is very prevalent. We saw kids who must have been as young as eleven or twelve years old puffing away on cigarettes happily. And they weren’t smoking ‘milds’ either !
I thought I read something in a book called “Naked Conversations” about how its a bad blogging habit to drop names all the time.
LikeLike
I thought I read something in a book called “Naked Conversations” about how its a bad blogging habit to drop names all the time.
LikeLike
Well, when I drop yours it’ll be Drips. 🙂
LikeLike
Well, when I drop yours it’ll be Drips. 🙂
LikeLike
Didn’t like the song much.
I agree about the smoking. I’m in Europe at the moment and it was a bit of a shock how much people smoke over here. Back home in Australia it’s pretty rare that I see anyone smoking these days.
If you like the Chris Bliss juggling video, you should also check out this parody of it done with 5 balls instead of 3: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=826609692600816215&q=bliss+diss&pl=true
And finally, thanks for the info about the made in express contest, I’ll be sure to check that out.
LikeLike
Didn’t like the song much.
I agree about the smoking. I’m in Europe at the moment and it was a bit of a shock how much people smoke over here. Back home in Australia it’s pretty rare that I see anyone smoking these days.
If you like the Chris Bliss juggling video, you should also check out this parody of it done with 5 balls instead of 3: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=826609692600816215&q=bliss+diss&pl=true
And finally, thanks for the info about the made in express contest, I’ll be sure to check that out.
LikeLike
I saw Chris Bliss do that exact same routine as the climax of his act at Spring Carnival at CMU back in 1984, just before he went on the road opening for Blue Oyster CUlt
Does that make me old, or what.
LikeLike
I saw Chris Bliss do that exact same routine as the climax of his act at Spring Carnival at CMU back in 1984, just before he went on the road opening for Blue Oyster CUlt
Does that make me old, or what.
LikeLike
Didn’t you see Ray’s demo? Outlook is a microformat application now.
LikeLike
Didn’t you see Ray’s demo? Outlook is a microformat application now.
LikeLike
Claifornia might be against tobacco, but I wouldn’t say they are against “smoking”.
LikeLike
Claifornia might be against tobacco, but I wouldn’t say they are against “smoking”.
LikeLike
Even more interesting than the five-ball vs. three-ball performance that Jason Garfield through at Chris Bliss is the vituperation onJason’s Blog. Chris has developed a routine that is wowing crowds in person and over the internets, but Jason is peeved that he’s getting raves with repetitive and “rudimentary tricks.” Quite a screed. Seems to have triggered a flood of emails, which Jason has closed down: “The option to email me your complaints is no longer available. All the complaints are identical, and at this point it’s just like reading the same email over and over again. ” No doubt Jason is immeasurably more skilled at Juggling. But–oh the injustice–Chris is hands down the better entertainer.
LikeLike
Even more interesting than the five-ball vs. three-ball performance that Jason Garfield through at Chris Bliss is the vituperation onJason’s Blog. Chris has developed a routine that is wowing crowds in person and over the internets, but Jason is peeved that he’s getting raves with repetitive and “rudimentary tricks.” Quite a screed. Seems to have triggered a flood of emails, which Jason has closed down: “The option to email me your complaints is no longer available. All the complaints are identical, and at this point it’s just like reading the same email over and over again. ” No doubt Jason is immeasurably more skilled at Juggling. But–oh the injustice–Chris is hands down the better entertainer.
LikeLike
Ummm,
Robert, Ireland is part of Europe and Ireland has the world’s strictest anti-smoking legislation – smoking is banned in the workplace – period. It doesn’t matter if that workplace is a bar or a restaurant or a hotel. Smoking is banned.
Ireland is the only country in the world with such anti-smoking legislation.
LikeLike
Ummm,
Robert, Ireland is part of Europe and Ireland has the world’s strictest anti-smoking legislation – smoking is banned in the workplace – period. It doesn’t matter if that workplace is a bar or a restaurant or a hotel. Smoking is banned.
Ireland is the only country in the world with such anti-smoking legislation.
LikeLike
Norway also has banned smoking in pubs, restaurants, concerts etc. Wonderful!
Before the law was passed, about 50% were against it. Now, a year after, about 80% like it. Ok, so you smell some bad body odors and occasional farts you didn’t smell before. But you don’t have to leave all your clothing outside your house when returning from a night on the town…
LikeLike
Norway also has banned smoking in pubs, restaurants, concerts etc. Wonderful!
Before the law was passed, about 50% were against it. Now, a year after, about 80% like it. Ok, so you smell some bad body odors and occasional farts you didn’t smell before. But you don’t have to leave all your clothing outside your house when returning from a night on the town…
LikeLike
Just call the global anti-smoking contingent fascistic once and of course Robert Scoble is going to blog it on Scobleizer. The law of unintended consequences. Or, as we call it in Washington, “blowback.”
LikeLike
Just call the global anti-smoking contingent fascistic once and of course Robert Scoble is going to blog it on Scobleizer. The law of unintended consequences. Or, as we call it in Washington, “blowback.”
LikeLike
It’s true that they do smoke a lot in Europe. We’ve recently visited Spain and were shocked at the number of people who were smoking out there. It seems that everyone was smoking without exception. Obviously this can’t be the case but it is very prevalent. We saw kids who must have been as young as eleven or twelve years old puffing away on cigarettes happily. And they weren’t smoking ‘milds’ either !
LikeLike
It’s true that they do smoke a lot in Europe. We’ve recently visited Spain and were shocked at the number of people who were smoking out there. It seems that everyone was smoking without exception. Obviously this can’t be the case but it is very prevalent. We saw kids who must have been as young as eleven or twelve years old puffing away on cigarettes happily. And they weren’t smoking ‘milds’ either !
LikeLike