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The Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2017); Las Vegas, attracts over 150,000 people and has over 1,000 vendors. I got to see different types of drones; drones that could go underwater; a gigantic drone by e-Hang that a person can sit in; Pocket Drones (Dobby Drone) that fit in your pocket. Many drones now have 4k cameras, and some even have infrared cameras! There even was a drone counterveillance and interception system. Meanwhile, virtual reality and augmented reality demos were amazing - NASA scientists are using VR to place themselves on the surface of Mars and direct the rover there to sample certain rocks, or move in a certain direction to explore. OLED TV displays are becoming as thin as a picture frame or two smartphones stacked together. Listen, Subscribe and Review this Podcast. Donate bitcoin to keep the Future Tech Podcast Growing and Interviewing on our website: future tech podcast dot com

Setapp, a Poland based company has built several VR games. Their latest offering is “Neverout”, a VR puzzle game with unique mechanics and an immersive atmosphere. From mobile apps, web applications to VR, Setapp has managed to produce amazing products for the industry. Michael Wroblewski, head of VR at Setapp, talks to us about the current generation of VR and how VR and gaming are rapidly converging. Michael highlights some of the games that SetApp developed that received nominations for "best VR titles". From Dogfights to complex puzzle games, so far, SetApp has helped create 3 groundbreaking titles that are in the Oculus Rift store to download and there are many more to come. Like, Subscribe and Review this podcast. Please donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base growing! [Bitcoin Donation: 12UUzS3myvY12nsBRVEZTuRgbhzfUxxBLb]

Stas Oskin, Core developer, describes how Wings dot AI is part crowdfunding platform, part incubator for blockchain-based startups. Wings is open source, keeping everything on secure public ledgers such as Ethereum or Bitcoin. Their platform helps you choose a governance model, your token system, mining consensys method, such as proof of work vs. proof of stake, or others, and more. Listen, Subscribe and Review this Podcast. Donate bitcoin to help keep Future Tech Podcast humming along and finding great people to interview! Here is a video link explaining what Wings is all about in 2 minutes:

The Crypto Show is a twice weekly FM radio show that focuses on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Disruptive Technologies. It reaches an estimated 20,000 listeners. Danny Somthin & Chris Neandrathal, hosts of the Crypto Show, entertained me live, and in person - we talked about blockchain technology, pros and cons of Bitcoin and its limitations, and more. We covered lots of topics, including: (Dash, Maidsafe, Ethereum), the network effect, Gresham’s law in reference to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, zero- knowledge proofs / zk snarks / cryptography (ZCash, Zcoin). It is going to be a treat for people who are interested in knowing more about Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and other Disruptive Technologies. Listen, Subscribe and Review this Podcast. Donate bitcoin to keep the Future Tech Podcast Growing and Interviewing on our website: future tech podcast dot com

When it comes to cutting edge 3D technology, German RepRap is among the world's leaders. The have the experience and know-how to manufacture the best machines in the market. Join us as Technical Engineer, Raphael Riefel, fills us in on the latest industry news and projects German RepRap is working on.

Danger Katt studios produce beautifully illustrated, graphic novels - aka comics. With a highly successful portfolio, now they are aiming to enter the VR space by combining comics with virtual reality. Yes, the idea sounds awesome, even if you don't normally read graphic novels. Read on... VR comics allow you to experience comics like never before. They have already produced AR material in Blood Worth, by using a third party app Blippar. Readers can now experience AR by waving their phone over the comic. Daniel Corey, writer and creator of Danger Katt Studio was initially funded through kickstarter. Donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base growing! [public key listed on our website]

Ever wondered who is making those incredible movie-quality game trailers? Indie game trailer creator, Kert Gartner, talks to us about how to capture the magic in VR gaming and what the future may - or may not hold for this genre. Listen to this exciting interview and make sure to subscribe, review and share the podcast. Donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base growing! [public key listed on our website]

MANDT VR is an immersive entertainment & media studio, focused on remarkable storytelling through the exclusive lens of virtual reality (VR). The studio balances technological innovation with storytelling artistry, creating immersive content that goes beyond traditional video, transcending the barrier between viewers and stories. Its 360-degree video shows cover a variety of topics, including a romantic drama called Single in the City—about a woman dating in the digital age—and a series featuring Pokémon GO. The guys at MANDT discuss the current state of virtual and augmented reality, including some exciting developments coming from Apple and other tech companies in 2017. Hollywood works with MANDT VR, so you should pay attention to what these guys have to say. Listen, review, subscribe... and while you're at it, donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base growing! [public key listed on our website]

3D Printing of Rocket Engines? Yes, and it's not only possible, it's happening with ARC Engines. Kyle Adriany explains the rocket engines and components now possible with ARC's patented technology. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Richard Branson and Elon Musk, Arc Engines is revolutionizing the space industry by testing and developing the first ever 3D printed rocket engine. They've also developed cost effective methods to commercialize space travel. Through using methods such as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), they can shape strong metals such as nickel super alloy, transforming them to produce ground breaking products. ARC Engines uses stable fuel injection systems for efficient combustion, producing something worthwhile in the aerospace industry. This is a must listen interview for all 3D Printing and Space Technology enthusiasts. Listen, review, subscribe... and while you're at it, donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base

3DBio is researching and bringing to market bio printing technologies for the generation and transplantation of tissues, including multilayered skin, bone, vascular grafts, tracheal splints, heart tissue and cartilaginous structures. Yousef Hesuani, co-founder of 3DBio, explains how bio printing is becoming a viable opportunity to generate patient-specific tissue for the development of accurate, targeted and completely personalized treatments. Yousef shared an experiment where they successfully transplanted a 3D Printed thyroid into mice that performed well and kept the mice functioning for weeks of time! Bioprinting is a fascinating technology poised to transform the whole medical industry and this interview is a must listen. Listen, review, subscribe... and while you're at it, donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing and our listener base growing! [public key listed on our website]

Virtually Live is bringing the live sporting events from around the world into the virtual world. Leland Hedges, Vice President, Product & Marketing explains how Virtually Live is using the latest in VR to put fans into the heart of the action. Virtually Live’s patented technology creates an immersive VR experience for the fan, redefining what’s possible in sports. Using three dimensional tracking (3D Tracking) to capture action as it happens, the captured data is then used to recreate the scene virtually in near real-time. Fans have the freedom to move throughout the stadium, follow a match or racing event or other sporting event, and interact with each other through chat & other audio/video channels. If you love sports and love experiencing sports with friends, co-workers or family, Virtually Live is going to be a fantastic and exciting way to 'up your game'. Listen, review, subscribe... and while you're at it, donate bitcoin to Future Tech Podcast to keep our roster of upcoming guests flowing a

It Is 3D dot com is not only a provider of 3D printers and scanners, they are first and foremost an education company that provides education on 3D printing to the most important group of people in the world - our children and young people. Currently in Europe and Asia, but looking to expand to the United States and South America, It Is 3D's noble mission is to educate and showcase the amazing possibilities, jobs and benefits of 3D printing, from printing of organs, to efficient motors, parts, and other manufactured items, to production of out of date legacy products still in use. Fantastic interview. Listen, subscribe, review, and help support Future Tech Podcast with your bitcoin donation to our public key on the website.

Chris Kitze is a man of vast experience, knowledge, and unique perspective when it comes to cryptocurrency, and especially security surrounding private keys, what's private vs. what is spied upon by various actors (hint: everything). What started out as a discussion of Flash Coin and how this upcoming, innovative token is set to change how people use the internet and various websites, became a fascinating and sobering look at the ability of various actors to steal bitcoin, infiltrate most online systems and communications, and what the future of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Flashcoin hold. Listen, subscribe, review. Then, Satoshi-willing, help support Future Tech podcast with your Bitcoin donation to our public key, listed on the website.

After learning and reporting on the cryptocurrency world and blockchain initiatives for 7 months in her YouTube show, "The Daily Decrypt", Amanda fell in love with Dash, its governance model, and everything else involved in this up and coming cryptocurrency. Amanda discusses the importance of viewing DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) as businesses where stakeholders must rightly be incentivized to maintain full nodes, perform mining, and advance the status of a cryptocurrency, and other insightful ideas. A brief look into Dash's upcoming release, Dash Evolution is also discussed, as well as instant pay, coin mixing, and more. Listen, subscribe, review, and make a bitcoin donation (pub key on futuretechpodcast.com) to help us get the best and most exciting guests in the world of future tech.

Join us as Andre DeCastro, CEO & Co-Found of Blockchain of Things, Inc. gives listeners an insider's scoop about using blockchain beyond cryptocurrency and how to apply technologies to the IIoT. Blockchain of Things created the first globally accessible blockchain enabled device network. It is now possible for devices to autonomously track and exchange assets, record proof of life in manufacturing, trigger logistical events to verify chain of custody, and communicate high value information. All on globally distributed, cryptographically secured ledgers, backed by the world’s largest computational network. Listen, subscribe and share the podcast.

Gem helps transform how businesses capture, handle, and relate their critical data and services using a blockchain network. Emily Vaughn, Director of Client Relations and Marketing for Gem explains Gem's data management operating system that generates and manages identities for different users, (ex: payers vs. providers) so they can participate in a block chain & conduct transactions using a shared, decentralized, cryptographically-secure ledger. Similar to a bitcoin wallet, your blockchain identity can store data, (ex: credentials). You then use that same identity to sign transactions, provide limited and at-will data points to different requesters (vs. your private info such as social security number, date of birth, etc) In the healthcare space, Gemo's goal is to create a blockchain-based approach to allowing quicker and stress-free submission of insurance claims by healthcare providers, faster reimbursement, and lower costs of the administrative burden in business. Listen, subscribe, share.

Nick Pinkston, CEO of Plethora, has created some seriously sophisticated "intelligent" software that allows engineers and designers to upload their CAD or design files to get a fast and accurate cost manufacture as well as a "is it possible?" design function. The production process is fully automated and helps you analyze what you’re working on in real-time and lets you know about tooling limitations, Plethora’s capabilities, and how to fix any issues found. Plethora currently focuses on CNC milling and they are continuously working on to come up with more processes. Nick Pinkston explaines how Plethora's manufacturing system connects user’s designs directly to their factory. They manufacture parts on 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills using 6061 Aluminum and Acetal Homopolymer.

Jim is an artificial intelligence researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and one of the originators of the Semantic Web. Jim talked about the role that Artificial Intelligence will play in our lives in near future. He also talked in length about the controversial topic: Artificial Intelligence vs Humans and according to Jim, AI is going to transform the range of industries including the healthcare, legal and automobile industry. Jim said that in the future, there will be a co-existence between humans & AI systems that will be hopefully of service to humanity. These AI systems will involve software systems that handle the digital world, and also systems that move around in physical space, like drones, and robots, and autonomous cars, and also systems that process the physical space, like the Internet of Things. This is a fascinating interview with one of the top researcher in the AI field and it’s a must listen for all the people who are interested in Artificial Intelligence and its future.

Jonathan Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Overstock.com, and runner up for Governor of Utah in 2016, discusses his latest venture, t0.com (t-zero dot com) - the world's first blockchain-based trading platform, and you can trade shares digitally, securely, and immediately. In the world of equities trading, settlement times are typically t+3, meaning 3 days after a trade has commenced. Because of the blockchain based trading system (which currently trades Overstock.com's preferred stock), settlement times are in seconds, not days! Just wait until t0 goes mainstream and allows investors and traders to buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodities, options, and more with trade settlement times of minutes, not days. Their platform integrates cryptographically secure distributed ledgers with existing market processes to reduce settlement time as well as costs, increase transparency, efficiency and audit-ability. You can even open your own blockchain trading account and trad at: kccbd.t0.com

Taylor Gerring is a Blockchain Consulting Expert (in fact his website is blockchainconsulting.expert) who graciously spent about an hour riffing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain technology in general. Taylor discusses the benefits and challenges of various blockchain use cases, such as property rights, portable identification, the future of Ethereum, smart contracts, Bitcoin and more. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that Taylor makes Blockchain easy to understand for the layperson. Taylor's working on coursework to take newbies from their first interaction with blockchain through competency. If you’re interested in learning about blockchain technologies, this is a must listen. Make sure to subscribe, share and review the podcast.