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As computing moves from our desktops to our phones, we look into the future to see how technology will become increasingly ingrained in our movements and our active lives. From the Nike Fuelband to Google Glass, consumers are already seeing hints of the future of wearable devices. They have the possibility to make us more knowledgeable about ourselves and our surroundings, and connect us with each other in an uninterrupted, more intimate way. From DIY wearables to high-tech sensors and smart fabrics, the years ahead will show how integrated technology can impact our lives for the better.
Featuring:
Sandy Pentland, MIT
Sabine Seymour, Parsons
Steven Dean, G51Studio
Becky Stern, Adafruit
Music:
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CMA Music - "Timeless" - / cma-timeless-full-version
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Alex Niubo - "Kalimba Song" - • Kalimba song
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[@mikehouchens1223]

"The noise of the trash collectors was keeping me up at night, so I moved" I feel like that is a big change for 2 more hours of sleep.

[@gunnarramon6224]

i guess im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@urieldrake6974]

@Gunnar Ramon instablaster :)

[@gs-nq6mw]

I don't think so,sleep deprivation is no joke,it slowly destroy your body and ruin your life quality

[@georgemaris4378]

Amazing how the 'only problem' in this world seems to be how we can best integrate a computer into our arses. No, there's absolutely nothing else of importance we can invest in, but this. Well done people

[@jamiealexis8187]

You should create a coding video. I am amazed at your work, and love the fact that you want to share your work and how you do it, instead of selling it for thousands. What's the link to your tutorials?

[@reginajlus]

this is why im awaiting the future with open arms

[@Bill0102]

Your narrative is captivating; it echoes a book that was equally engrossing. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

[@michellegallegos7624]

Scary truth about the improvement in our future of technology

[@sethleifheit9562]

Think Cookie from Ned’s Declassified. The ladies loove the tech-integrated fluffy coat 🧥

[@IanLindstrom]

They have the tutorials at their channel, Adafruit Industries. Or search for Flora Brake Light Adafruit on YT.

[@drwex]

Becky Stern might be my new hero. On the other hand I still disagree with Sandy Pentland that Glass or its predecessors are fundamentally "social" technologies - they're fundamentally anti-social, in the way that laptops in meetings or cellphones at the dinner table are anti-social (though individually empowering).

[@Scottypowpow]

The motorcycle jacket is actually kinda cool

[@NoQuo]

One thing that all these things do though is keep the human experience alive rather than turn it into a streamlined, life altering effect that does create something like Skynet. These keep you connected or make you stand out not interlocked into a specific class and reality that others draw up for you!

[@Scoodi_]

I really love hoodies with EL wire in them, just looks TRON-like.

[@Lightice1]

Stuff doesn't pop up in front of you with Google Glass. The screen only takes up the upper corner of your eye, and it only activates when you look up at it. That being said, I wouldn't recommend driving a car with it on any more than I would talking to cellphone while doing the same.

[@UgenTv]

This video is featured on uGen.TV Can't wait to get my TV enabled Jammies!

[@holdmybeer]

Colin! He is my DIY hero!

[@ShakilAhmed-kf5nd]

My biggest fear with wearable technology such as Google glass is whether or not there will be any safeguards for privacy

[@shaunaaaah]

I wonder how long until there's fibers that can tell how cold it is and adjust accordingly? (At a reasonable price.) Would be really nice around this time of year when the morning and evening temps can be so different.

[@djunior874]

I had a dream that I had an AR device over my eye: It was so cool.

[@MishtahPoog]

Well, there is actually an indicator light that illuminates while Glass records, but yeah, I'd find it hard to hold a conversation with someone wearing one. For me it might be more due to its form factor than anything -- that colored hunk of stuff sitting just outside of their right eye would distract my vision whenever I'd try to look someone in the eye while talking to them...

[@zinzolin14]

Very soon, the world of Kill La Kill will be a reality

[@BosleyBeats]

Glad somebody said it, we've been the path for cyborgism for quite some time now. The future of human evolution will be interesting and chock full of surprises.

[@AmpZillia]

i will soon be in the frontier of this future.

[@miketv2331]

In short, the future of wearable technology can be summed up as Google Glass, & clothes with lights in them.

[@Anivool]

I love you OffBook

[@sodalit3]

this is exciting! soon i will be able to get an artificial body for myself!

[@SeerSnively]

Off Book is off the hook. How can I make more of these happen?

[@alcrawly2607]

To the point u can't actually still shots or take video with your google glazz like u usually see it with your eyes, e g without movin ur head from side to side but just moving your eyes so that can catch a sight of what's goin on at the left/right side

[@SachmoMartinez]

So why aren't there jogging suits that keep track of your electrolytes or pulse or footsteps, or eyeglasses with HUD that show object distance, air temp, maybe even your own movement speed?

[@jrt9192]

I agree completely. Shouldn't the technology we're focusing on right now be helping humanity and the planet (hello climate change), rather than luxurious items such as these.

[@murraygalbraith]

Missed an awesome opportunity to talk about Durex Fundawear project by HAVAS in Sydney

[@yellowklayman]

In real life Skynet would require human approval before taking any military action.

[@Y2Kr4SHM4N]

History repeats. We clearly do not learn from our historical mistakes.

[@dnnknewen]

Spring of life- Perfume -3

[@Lightice1]

Then you wipe or wash it, ofcourse, depending on whether it's fully waterproof or not.

[@Xxbunianxrings]

focus on the environment

[@SanbaiSan]

Dude, you're from Sweden and you've never seen fashion shoots? The women posing with flickering gowns and looking like mannequins are getting paid to do that - it's a weird fashion thing. And it was a woman making clothes that motorcyclists and parkour junkies were using - she's empowering both women and men to express themselves with their clothing. I particularly liked the puppy collar!

[@TeamAceDudes]

I like the idea, anything to brighten up this world lol

[@GearZNet]

They are building them right now. Maybe they will unveil them when they are past their prototypes.

[@cobra2611dcm]

Its cary to think about what he will become

[@user-uh4xe4mh2h]

Всем привет из СИНГАПУРА!!!!!

[@Cydoffgrid]

Really cool video!

[@BSMART18]

If technology continues to be improved and upgraded, we all will be living in the Matrix in the "distant" future.

[@Shinjeez]

You'll never need to wash them because they will be superhydrophobic. Not talking about some crude versions showed in this video tho, those I have no idea. Remove the electronic pieces everytime? I'd just wait for the real stuff.

[@MishtahPoog]

Oh, there will be. Not only has it already happened, but it'll most certainly get worse as the tech spreads further. Those uncomfortable or unfamiliar with it will clash with those who use it. Right now we can only do our best to work towards diffusing these future conflicts as much as possible before they happen. (Also, "discrimination" and "bigotry" might be better terms to use than "racism," since this issue is largely race-independent.)

[@addledhead]

What's with thecuts in thisvideo? Itmakes the video harderto enjoy when there areconstantly shortened or cutoffpauses between wordsthat you are tryingtolisten to.

[@Y2Kr4SHM4N]

Best. Game. Ever!

[@Ihopeyoureokay]

What is this career called? Like people who make new technology and build it along with trying to make newer technology ?

[@laurafidalgo5509]

That was awesome I live wearable technology

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

By "Wearable Technology" I assume the title means "Wearable High Technology". After all everyday many people wear the low technology of clothing, the mechanical technology of wristwatches, and the optical technology of glasses.

[@12ATM12]

This is really awesome, but I have a slight fear that something like this will turn into Skynet or something.

[@itsbfginnit]

Imagine a pair of contact lense screens connected to a phone or some other small digital device that you can control with hand movements and voice commands. All wireless. I would say surgicly implanted screen, or brain implant connected to the right parts of your brain, but those are waaaaaaaaay far off into the future. I'd be happy either way, because if one of them were real, I could finally have my own HUD.

[@MyBroSux24]

gosh, perfume on PBS

[@WiZeR911]

Yay Becky!! :)

[@tipofmytongue1024]

....this fuckin channel...loves it

[@orsadam]

If you are into technology and stuff check out the endings of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

[@ChrisAKar]

Hi. I need all the music names immediately

[@CarbonBlueJay]

Hopefully there's no Robot/Cyborg racism in the future.

[@dr_abstract]

cool - but don't wait... take matters into your hands now my making a mobidallion with your current devices in five minutes - look it up on KZbin...

[@henryw15]

My dream is for one day to be more like computers WITH my existing biological body instead of putting computer count parts.

[@mitchthompson1962]

Very interesting video. What a shame the "background" music was soooo annoying and loud!

[@TheAAbck]

now some wearible tech can be pointless like google glasses seems like it wouldent help socitey or make a big change socitey that much plus there are many concerns but that jacket which acts like an indicator seems relly useful as it makes life easier for drivers and bikers it could prevent crashes in the road becuse some bikers have to do hand signals if they dont have an direction light meaning they have to take one hand of the controls which may cause an accident and can help ppl that type of tech im up for but for tech to be made so ppl can go on thier facebook faster or take pics faster seems pointless

[@milotic19]

I couldn't sleep, so I decided to move, that's like saying you don't like watermelon so you moved to were there is cantilope, lol it just seems to extreme, ands that's how that escalated quickly

[@chonchung814]

How to make wearable tech smart? Check this KZbin video - Title: “Smart Algorithm for Wearable Tech devices”. It is an Open Source project on github.

[@projectbasedearning]

Hack your clothes! I can't wait for the JCrew SDK.

[@pb25801705]

whats wrong with the like/dislike bars?

[@jusco240sx]

Things like Google Glass DO "disrupt the social interaction." How interested do you think someone is going to be in spending a quiet moment with you when they constantly have Twitter/Facebook/Instagram notifications popping up in their field of view? Or will they even be able to have an intimate conversation without the nagging question of whether or not you're recording them? No thanks.

[@raul0tapia36]

Tron?

[@zeliph]

I don't mind getting Google glass

[@md2v4]

I think wearable technology developers must take a leaf from the tron legacy movie and other sci-fi theme movies and animes. Technology vendors will jumping in the market when it kicks off.

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

Danger it would draw a lightning to you

[@therainbowpanda9]

Does the person that makes the wearable LED stuff have a KZbin channel? If so, what's the username?

[@MarkKoczwara]

Haven't watched Bladerunner?

[@nafhhta]

TRON

[@FornikTsai]

We will (be) to dominate it?

[@TheChristianWulf]

What about when it gets dirty?

[@md2v4]

I think wearable technology developers must take a leaf from the tron legacy movie and other sci-fi theme movies and animes. Technology vendors will jumping in the markey when it kicks off.

[@TeamPushPop]

in my new nanobot infused genetically engineered android body

[@mikeystudio9]

Scary

[@LeonardGreenpaw]

I will be on the side of our new AI overlords. Have mercy on me masters! AI: Mercy is a human concept. EXTERMINATE! *dies*

[@md2v4]

I think wearable technology developers must take a leaf from the tron legacy movie and other sci-fi theme movies and animes.

[@abarrios1982]

You need technology to tell you that you are being woken up by noise...who knew!

[@ProffessorPwnage]

Give me my invisibility cloak!

[@techbl4nk]

Innovators ?

[@Y2Kr4SHM4N]

Play Deus Ex human revolution. I think it gives an accurate portrayal of the bigotry afforded to Augs (augments individuals), insultingly referred to as "Hanzers." Humans do not learn.

[@KushDaddys]

radiation through out your entire body now! Sounds world changing!

[@UkiMalefu]

We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

[@123PSPs]

First!

[@lhl2500]

If we can't even look past skin colour, why would we look past cybernetics? Admit it, humanity sucks.

[@blackopssavage]

How the fuck are you supposed to wash the clothes embedded with electronics?

[@missamerica2020]

Technology is getting scary...

[@alcrawly2607]

Electronics 4 gurls, almost unusable unlike wearable moto/jumper or night vision

[@whitneykoss7328]

The clothes look uncomfortable :/

[@Loololoolo1]

Seriously i want to have fun with my clothes and not to have all these things adapted to it!

[@ssfstiftelsen]

I am surprised by the sterotyped men and women in this, in other aspects interesting, video. Men do sports, women wear beautiful dresses, or worse, are locked up in a strange installation-look a like room. What century were the people doing this video born in? Eva Regårdh, Sweden

[@SanbaiSan]

Hey, FAULTLESS, I will totes sub your channel if you do a music video using cool LED costumes shown in this video. Thanx

[@morfius93638]

Autonational nuts dat dinner shit homes

[@worlandmccarthy2763]

As usual Augmented reality is becoming jewelry.

[@alexbballer4265]

Computerized humanity here we come.Sike i aint wearing that Bullshit lol

[@dbarrera767]

Seriously? ok sleep 2 hours less than you normally would every night for a week and see how you feel

[@snumey3]

.D