Technonogy? Yeah, get used to it

David Pogue gave the keynote address on technology and how it impacts our lives. He has been described as the common voice to explain technology today and he was truly extraordinary, not only in his delivery but also with his content.  Here's what you missed:

You should know that 92% of kids under 18 years old do not actually use their phones for talking (no surprise if you are a parent).

There are now over 2 million apps available to download, and some of them will blow your mind... check out Ocarina, the app that when you blow in the microphone and move your fingers over various spots, it actually creates unbelievable music.

Pogue also talked about the "Internet of Things" where we take ordinary objects and control them through apps....from your house lights, to your doorbell to the thermostat in your house. And this technology is evolving.  After research proved that 50 percent of Americans that buy programmable thermostats never use that feature they figured out ways to make it easier, like using your phone to GPS track you and then adjusting it to your desired preference when you are approaching your house. Advancements will be unifying all these apps into one place, and this is being done by many companies now.

AUGMENTED REALITY
You know about virtual reality, but do you know about augmented reality?  This is about augmenting your current situation to provide more info to the user. There is an app that will allow you to point your phone down and see which subways are beneath you. Or the TAT app they are testing that allows you to point your phone at a person and find out who they are and their entire social media profile!

DID YOU KNOW...the Pokémon Go summer phenomenon was downloaded onto 5 percent of all phones within 24 hours?  Or that it boosted Nintendo's stock by 50 percent?  It generated $2 million a day while it was hot. More than 3,000 McDonalds restaurants actually paid to have Pokémon critters located near their restaurants.

THE SHARING ECONOMY
We are taking advantage of this new world in a brilliant way with the ability to share resources.  You probably use Uber, but do you know about Parking Panda (don't pay to park at the airport, spend much less and store it in someone's garage) or Dog Vacay (don't board your beloved dog in a cage for $60/Day and a chance of ticks, use this app to find a loving family to babysit and send you pics).

WEARABLE TECH
Some good, some bad... the fit bit has taken off and is continuing to thrive with 125 million sold in 2016, to the much less popular smart watches and glasses. Medical advancements are promising, too, including virtual reality bodies to operate on and contacts for diabetics to measure insulin levels.