Recurrent Patterns
Recurrent Patterns is a venture exploring strategies and insights around leading-edge companies, technology and cultural trends. Vaclav engages with leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors and others who can share their perspectives in long-form conversations.
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Building new products is difficult, even for Google
Google is working extremely hard to stay current and compete on many fronts. For that it has to keep trying and trying and trying to come up with new ideas, test them and either use them or discard them. Either way, there is always a lesson learned.
Nasdaq is going crypto
Nasdaq is a big name. By moving into the crypto space, it provides a guarantee for investors that their money invested in the cryptocurrencies will be safe and properly handled. Unlike other crypto exchanges which have been around for a few years, Nasdaq brings stability into the market.
The self-driving car is just around the corner
Driving is so boring and repetitive with many written rules. Yet at the same time, it is so unpredictable that any current technology just can't help us. Add to it a question: Where is the demand for self-driving coming from?
The Merge is coming
It is September, 2022 and a major change in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchains is happening. The Ethereum blockchain is merging with the Beacon Chain. Yes, it is a big deal and here is why.
Google is coming to billboard near you
Google already knows about your every movement. Anytime you use Google Maps, Google knows where you are, where you are going and which route you are taking. It even provides you with the most efficient route to get there. Now the most efficient route will be past the billboards which will show you the ads, which will help you to make the right purchasing decision.
Last password standing
The password is a cruel joke by developers imposed on the rest of humanity. It is the reflection of their laziness to come up with technology which is easy to use and secure at the same time.
Make Computers Work For You
I was challenged by some of my readers (rightly so, I might add) to put my words into action. But I also thought it would be a good idea to search for other interesting technologies and see how they might contribute to this idea.The result? I've started a fun project, Know It All. Let me show you how it works.
The death of the cookie as we know it
No more cookies for you. No, not the ones you snack on and blame for your weight-gain. We’re talking about the miniature files that your browser stores every time you visit any website. Everyone on the Internet wants to keep track of your browsing habits and history. Everyone wants to sell you something. You are the data and money source for all of them. Especially for the websites which offer you seemingly free services. Think…the Facebooks of the world.
Alexa's new wheels
Why would Amazon buy the company and pay $1.7 billion when you can just go and buy the latest model of iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum. It has automatic dirt disposal. It empties itself for up to 60 days. It’s Wi-Fi connected, uses Smart Mapping and works with Alexa. It’s ideal for pet hair, carpets and hard floors. It comes in black. And Amazon can get it for $760 directly on its own website.
Personalization. Too close for comfort
We live in the world of instant gratification where everything seems to be just a click away. Everything is tailored to us. We can customize everything. It would lend itself to a conclusion that we should be able to customize every product for everyone.