Decades in the future, however, we might see these two gadgets as a sign of the technology to come. It all depends on whether we can crack Brain-Machine interfaces, and we’re a lot farther along than many people realize.
The Brain-Machine Interface
Wired has the latest on our progress developing a mind-control ability over our technology, a concept which has long lived only in sci-fi. Here’s what the startup CTRL-Labs says of their goals on their website: And here’s where they’re at, per Wired.
What Do Wearables Have to Do With It?
Remember back when AirPods were first announced? Everyone made fun of how easy they were to drop in a toilet, and how crazy it was to need to recharge one’s ear buds. And by themselves, they’re not that great. But once you add an ability to communicate through brain signals to the expected advances in computing power, a new device emerges: The AirPod could eventually replace smartphones for the role of “main computer in your life.” Once viable, a Brain-Machine interface removes the need for anyone to physically touch their computer. You could communicate directly with a wearable in your ear or on your wrist. As AI develops into areas like facial recognition, actual hand-on-screen contact will continue to be phased out. Brain-Machine interfaces might sound like sci-fi, but given the innovations in tech gadgets over the last few years, they’re also the logical conclusion. Image: Wikimedia Read more on the possibilities behind wearables here at TechCo
