7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
In 2014, on the 25th anniversary of the Web, Pew released research on the Internet of Things: “Many experts say the rise of embedded and wearable computing will bring the next revolution in digital technology. They say the upsides are enhanced health, convenience, productivity, safety, and more useful information for people/organizations. The downsides: challenges to personal privacy, over-hyped expectations, and boggling tech complexity. We hear more and more about the Internet of Things these days, and our popular speaker Rainie shares Pew’s research and other insights on libraries and the expanding Internet of Things!
