In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young wonders who owns the data your devices generate? She started thinking about it because of a story about a man with a defibrillator implant who is trying to get access to the data it generates, in order to better understand what triggers his heart condition (via Technology Review). As more of us have implants or other devices that generate data about how we’re using them, is this the shape of things to come?
Looking for a gentle alarm for the guitar lover in your life? Cathi Bond brings you the Acoustic Alarm, a clock that awakens you to a strumming guitar (via Ohgizmo. Take a look at it here.
Cathi also discusses a new Segway-esque police vehicle, the T3, augmented with the ability to use non-lethal weapons such as rubber projectiles or dye bullets (via Gizmag). Smart approach to riots and crowd control, or gateway to overuse? What do you think?
Hi there! I’ve been a fan of Spark for quite some time but just recently found my way to The Sniffer which I really really like. Is there any chance that Spark will be taking a more Snifferesque turn: more personal, more opinionated, more laid back? Or maybe even better: that The Sniffer would be a full length program under the wings of CBC, done by the same people but with more resources?
Hi there! Very kind of you to say. Glad you like the podcast! (Yay, we have our own adjective – Snifferesque!) We have actually been talking a bit about getting more opportunities for debate and ‘push back’ on Spark, so maybe there’s an argument for more opinion and personal perspective too.
Thanks for checking it out!
Hey! Am super glad that you like the podcast cuz we like doing it. As far as the CBC getting more laid back? What’s the saying, “No speak. No hit.” Thanks for the kind words.
Cathi