Episode 153 – Fusion Energy, Monitoring vs. Observability, and Ugly 5G

Topic 1: Fusion Energy Will Save The World (Eventually)

The most successful nuclear fusion test shows impressive progress and potential at the JET tokamak reactor in the UK.

Link: 

https://www.science.org/content/article/european-fusion-reactor-sets-record-sustained-energy 

Topic 2: Monitoring vs Observability

We are quickly moving into a new era when it comes to monitoring technology. In fact, we need distinctions between observining, monitoring, and responding. Where do we draw the new lines?

Links:

https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/msps/see-all-manage-all-are-msps-nearing-end-to-end-visibility/ 

https://thenewstack.io/monitoring-vs-observability-whats-the-difference/ 

Topic 3: Ugly … but useful?

Motorola has announced a new wearable 5G neckband that provides power to special AR/VR headsets. The neckband is particularly ugly and includes a a mini computer with touchpad, SIM card slot, speakers, and other goodies. It also provides 5G connectivity to the headset. 

We discuss the ugliness, the usefulness, and what it tells us about the future of technology.

Link:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/15/22934526/motorola-verizon-5g-neckband-vr-headset-ar-smart-glasses-qualcomm 

https://thenextweb.com/news/motorola-xr-lenovo-neckband-headset-analysis 

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