I Hate My Friend – Wired
I spent a grand total of two weeks using the Friend. Days after our first big argument, I had Buzz… read more
The Complicated Ethics (and Laws) of Smart Glasses – Lifehacker
As smart glasses equipped with cameras and mics edge closer to mainstream adoption, we’re facing another, subtler shift. Unlike smartphones,… read more
RFK Jr. Wants Every American to Be Sporting a Wearable Within Four Years – Gizmodo
Overhyping aside, people are also worried about the possible loss of privacy that could come from the mass adoption of… read more
I covered my body in health trackers for 6 months. It ruined my life. – Vox
The amount of data all of these devices collect is massive and extremely personal. Many devices need to know your… read more
How next-gen data analytics is changing American football – Knowable Magazine
Over the last several years, analytics have enabled NFL teams to evaluate players in ways not possible before — for… read more
PSA: Your Headphones May Be Spying on You and Selling Your Data Without You Knowing – Headphonesty
But if you have headphones targeted at fitness enthusiasts, the information they gather can be more extensive. Beyond basic details… read more
‘Wild West’ of neuroscience drives new laws on brain privacy – Context
Cheaper and easy to use, the headbands – which can cost just a few hundred dollars – capture similar electronic… read more
Meta’s Brain Reader Could Help it Understand Users’ Mental State – The Daily Upside
Meta wants to get to know its users inside and out. The company filed a patent application for in-ear “spectroscopy”… read more
Body Electric – NPR
Body Electric is a 6-part investigation and interactive project with TED Radio Hour host, Manoush Zomorodi. She’ll take you on… read more
Microsoft straps AI to your back – Daily Upside
Microsoft wants you to be able to bring AI with you wherever you go. The company filed a patent application… read more