Episode II: Wearables and the Internet of Things

03/07/18 • 21 min

Your house, your fridge, your car, even your pacemaker – “smart” devices have taken over the world. But as businesses rush to tap into these new sources of user data, they run the risk of crashing headlong into a bevy of serious privacy and ethical concerns.

Join guests Mark Hughey and Shahrukh Tarapore as we continue our discussion of emerging technologies by diving deep into the Internet of Things. From supply chain management and healthcare to white-hat hackers and “instant owning,” it’s a strange new world of data.

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Episode I: Blockchain

Most people know blockchain as the secret sauce that powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but that's really just the tip of the iceberg. We're joined by Arcwebers Shahrukh Tarapore and Mark Hughey as we dig into the ups and downs of harnessing blockchain for everything from healthcare data to mortgages. Is it going to transform the way we handle data and commerce, or just make everything really confusing? This is part 1 of our 3-episode series on emerging technologies to consider in 2018. Check out episodes 2 and 3, where we explore wearables/IoT and voice interfaces. Come visit Arcweb at SXSW, March 11-12! 1:10 – Meet Mark and Shahrukh 1:40 – Augmented reality, machine learning, & why we're not talking about them 5:20 – How our tech outlook works 7:10 – Is 2018 the year that blockchain "happens"? 8:40 – Using blockchain to eliminate the middleman (and what to do if you ARE the middleman) 11:20 – Is technology or bureaucracy holding back blockchain? 17:50 – Blockchain platforms vs. blockchain apps 19:40 – Should you start using blockchain now or wait for it to mature? Shahrukh Tarapore, Head of Engineering @ Arcweb Technologies | LinkedIn Shahrukh has 15 years of experience in research and development and delivering software technology to both startups and large corporations. At Arcweb, he leads the team of engineers and sets technology strategy for the company and its clients. Mark Hughey, Project Manager @ Arcweb Technologies | LinkedIn Mark has spent his career consulting with organizations of every shape and size. At Arcweb, he helps customers establish digital product strategies and tackle business challenges with the help of our integrated agile design and development teams.

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Episode III: Voice Interfaces

With tens of millions of Amazon Echos sold and digital assistants now standard on most smartphones, voice interfaces have finally arrived. But voice presents unique challenges for product designers, including security, accessibility, and a lack of established UX conventions.

Join guests Shahrukh Tarapore and Mark Hughey as we explore the ins and outs of building products in a voice-powered world.

Music by Prox-C with edits by Product Hacker producer Martin Schneider.