How Millennials Are Driving a Fourth Industrial Revolution
The real estate industry is beginning to classify millennials as the driving factors behind a fourth industrial revolution. JLL's Pushpa Gowda joins Cheddar to discuss what she thinks the future of work holds in store. She cites millennials' tendency to question and challenge norms as the reason they're catalyzing so much technological change.
Gowda walks us through the most innovative new technology hitting the workplace. She explains that the developments aren't just changing what offices look like, but how they function. The managing director reveals why companies are investing more in inter-office experiences to retain their employees.
Finally, Gowda breaks down her five great predictions for the future of work. She thinks C-suites around the world are about to introduce a new position: Chief Happiness Officer. She also previews a time in which humans count A.I. and robots among their colleagues.
Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix, joins Cheddar News to discuss the different scenarios that its augmented reality smart glasses can be used for and his outlook for this technology in 2022.
This year saw big developments in the sector, including the rise of cryptocurrency, announcements about new metaverse and virtual worlds, increased consumer interest in wearable tech, and more. What does 2022 have in store for these aspects of the tech world, and what else can we expect? Hatem Dhiab, Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
With the rollout of 5G technology, mobile phone users are experiencing faster device performance. But as the tech becomes more widely available, 5G won't just make our phones operate faster. Digital productivity across the board is expected to rise. Hugh Odom, founder and president of Vertical Consultants, joined Cheddar's "Closing Bell" to talk about his company's predictions for 5G, including more streamlined virtual doctor visits and helping supply chains become more efficient. Odom also talked about the airline industry's request to the Biden administration to delay the wider rollout of 5G, as they said it will interfere with flying safety.
Jurors in the trial against Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes have entered day six of deliberations. Holmes is accused of lying to investors about the functionality of a newly developed blood-testing technology. Andrew George, partner at Baker Botts, joined Cheddar to break down key points in the case and what the jury might be considering during their deliberations. He also noted that the rest of Silicon Valley, including Holmes' business partner, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, who is facing identical charges, is closely watching the outcome of deliberations — as it could set the tone for future regulations and Balwani's own trial.
