Published in Spatialist·Pinned4 observations on the future of healthtech.a current perspective on combining technology & health. Introduction We’ve seen a lot of innovation in healthcare technology over the past decade. This has been driven by data, which allows us to gain insights into how people are living, what they’re doing and how we can help them. The challenge is…Healthtech4 min readHealthtech4 min read
Published in Spatialist·PinnedYour Product Is Time And Space.A radical re-think of our relationship with time and space, and how your SaaS, platform, enterprise, or service product will benefit. The XR Digital Real-Space Continuum Let’s Rethink Your Business Model (And The First Thing To Focus On Is Time & Space) The XR Digital Real-Space Continuum — that’s a mouthful, but it’s also the framework on which our new worldview of time and space is based. In this article, I’ll…AR3 min readAR3 min read
Published in Spatialist·PinnedThe future of Reality: virtual and augmented reality are the next web browsers.The second in a ten-part series exploring the future of reality: covering how, and why, the physical and virtual worlds will connect. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/spatialist A common language We do a really bad job of explaining as a technology industry that building AR/VR products will require a browser, and maybe…Spatial3 min readSpatial3 min read
Dec 28, 20222022 Year in Review : Augmented RealityIntroduction I’ve been in the AR industry for more than ten years now and I can tell you that this is the most exciting time to be involved. 2022 was pivotal from great new hardware platforms, and great (early) content projects, to universal market adoption of naming and platform fundamentals. The…Augmented Reality5 min readAugmented Reality5 min read
Published in Spatialist·Jul 2, 2022The Future of Reality: The Spatial WebThe first in a ten-part series exploring the future of reality: covering how, and why, the physical and virtual worlds will connect. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/spatialist The art & science of the spatial internet. Introduction The internet has come a long way since the days of dial-up modems and AOL chat rooms. In fact, it’s hard to even imagine what life would be like without the internet now that we’ve become so accustomed to having instant access to information and communication at our fingertips. But…Spatial3 min readSpatial3 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·May 3, 2019Designing the Physical Internet.Seamless experience will be the bridge between the digital and physical worlds. — The sixth part in a six-part series exploring the future of the internet in combinations: the art & science of mixing AI, IoT, Blockchains, and Data. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/@AkBlackwoodDesign4 min readDesign4 min read
Oct 24, 2018Epic Storytelling in the next internet.The metaverse and physical internet is changing how humans tell stories, and why a whole new UI is needed to create epic storytelling. — The fifth part in a six-part series exploring the future of the internet in combinations: the art & science of mixing AI, IoT, Blockchains, and Data. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/@AkBlackwood The Internet of Things Makes a Boring Story But it doesn’t have too. A new interface is coming to an experience near you.Internet Of Things9 min readInternet Of Things9 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Aug 21, 2018The Waves Internet Model.A waves model for explaining the internet’s growth. — The fourth part in a six-part series exploring the future of the internet in combinations: the art & science of mixing AI, IoT, Blockchains, and Data. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/@AkBlackwood A Needed Fresh Approach This past week I gave the first in series of #aiforgood talks in Asia — In this talk…Internet Of Things7 min readInternet Of Things7 min read
Jun 19, 2018The Dial-Up Internet of Things.A look at patterns and how the 90’s is happening all over again. — The third part in a six-part series exploring the future of the internet in combinations: the art & science of mixing AI, IoT, Blockchains, and Data. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/@AkBlackwood Lets Look at Patterns Nothing is new in the world of patterns. Just like any good ML startup these days, it all…Internet Of Things9 min readInternet Of Things9 min read
Jun 3, 2018AI + IoT needs REAL Blockchains.Why Smart Contract micro-transactions are key in the world of AI Enabled IoT. — The second part in a six-part series exploring the future of the internet in combinations: the art & science of mixing AI, IoT, Blockchains, and Data. Follow the series on Medium: https://medium.com/@AkBlackwood So we are quickly approaching the reality of the physical internet; you know that experience we’ve been talking…Blockchain6 min readBlockchain6 min read
