A few years ago, I wrote a white paper for Cisco on the post-PC world. We haven't arrived there yet. The personal computer market continues to evolve. Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of driving the next transformative shift, and that shift requires more processing power than a tablet or mobile phone can encompass, though they already leverage their own onboard AI … [Read more...] about AI PCs: First Looks at 5 Laptops that Redefine the Future of Personal Computing
Scenario Planning
Rasmus Shares Research Findings and Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2024: Tech Access, Trust in Information and AI Top Uncertainties List
Computers in Libraries Magazine ran an article by Dan that covers his live research at the CiL 2024 conference. The Serious Insights research at the Computers in Libraries 2024 conference (CiL 2024) ranked the key uncertainties shaping libraries’ future over the next decade, identifying ten critical areas where unpredictable shifts could profoundly impact libraries’ … [Read more...] about Rasmus Shares Research Findings and Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2024: Tech Access, Trust in Information and AI Top Uncertainties List
Scenario Planning Misconceptions: The Top 10 Misunderstandings About Scenario Planning
Scenario Planning Misconceptions: The Top 10 Misunderstandings About Scenario Planning Cover photo: DALL-E3 via Microsoft Edge Scenario planning isn't about predicting the future; it's about embracing the uncertainty that defines it. Too often, people misconstrue scenario planning as an exercise in clairvoyance, expecting it to reveal the precise contours of tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Scenario Planning Misconceptions: The Top 10 Misunderstandings About Scenario Planning
Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse
Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse Ah, time travel and the multiverse. It’s hard to find a big science fiction property that isn't obsessed with time travel or the multiverse. Marvel pulled off a "time heist" to successfully conclude the Infinity Saga. The next Marvel phase focuses on the multiverse in fits and starts, … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse
2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report: The Worrisome Microsoft and LinkedIn Report
2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report: The Worrisome Microsoft and LinkedIn Report All images via Dalle-2 and Microsoft Copilot. Some images may have been edited after their creation. The 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn delivers some worrisome insights about the future of work. Most notably, it shines a bright light on the power of automation … [Read more...] about 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report: The Worrisome Microsoft and LinkedIn Report
