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Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk brings the digital revolution into your living room, exploring how cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality and in-store digital networks are transforming everyday real-life experiences. In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz around tech that's bridging screens and the physical world, with fresh stories proving innovation is more human than ever.
Just yesterday, on December 26, 2025, The Associated Press reported a heartwarming breakthrough in senior care. At The Terraces retirement community in Los Gatos, California, residents in their 80s and 90s are donning VR headsets from Rendever, a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company now serving 800 communities across the US and Canada. Picture this: 81-year-old Ginny Baird paddling her arms from her chair, exclaiming, "We got to go underwater and didn’t even have to hold our breath!" as she swam virtually with dolphins. Or 84-year-old Sue Livingstone revisiting her childhood neighborhood in New York’s Queens, unlocking decades-old memories that sparked new conversations among neighbors. Rendever's CEO Kyle Rand, inspired by his grandmother's aging challenges, explains how a 30-minute VR session turns strangers into lunch companions, fostering social bonds our brains crave. Backed by a $4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant, Rendever is studying VR to combat isolation at home too. Experts like neuropsychologist Katherine Dupuis from Sheridan College caution against overuse but praise its power for cognition, memory, and wonder-sharing when used purposefully. Even those with dementia, like 83-year-old Bob Rogallo at the Forum in Silicon Valley, light up during virtual hikes in Glacier National Park, nodding and smiling alongside loved ones.
Shifting to retail, STRATACACHE's preview of NRF 2026's "What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks" on January 10 spotlights in-store tech exploding beyond screens. Retailers are scaling dynamic digital displays for targeted ads, with partners like Walkbase measuring dwell time and ROI, and PRN handling monetization. Sessions tackle AI's role in reshaping budgets, proving in-store media drives real sales lift amid omnichannel commerce.
These stories show IRL tech isn't futuristic—it's here, connecting generations, boosting businesses, and enriching lives. From VR evoking gasps of awe to smart screens proving shopper impact, the screen barrier is crumbling.
Thank you, listeners, for tuning in to Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Subscribe for more episodes that bring tech's real-world magic to you. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Just yesterday, on December 26, 2025, The Associated Press reported a heartwarming breakthrough in senior care. At The Terraces retirement community in Los Gatos, California, residents in their 80s and 90s are donning VR headsets from Rendever, a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company now serving 800 communities across the US and Canada. Picture this: 81-year-old Ginny Baird paddling her arms from her chair, exclaiming, "We got to go underwater and didn’t even have to hold our breath!" as she swam virtually with dolphins. Or 84-year-old Sue Livingstone revisiting her childhood neighborhood in New York’s Queens, unlocking decades-old memories that sparked new conversations among neighbors. Rendever's CEO Kyle Rand, inspired by his grandmother's aging challenges, explains how a 30-minute VR session turns strangers into lunch companions, fostering social bonds our brains crave. Backed by a $4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant, Rendever is studying VR to combat isolation at home too. Experts like neuropsychologist Katherine Dupuis from Sheridan College caution against overuse but praise its power for cognition, memory, and wonder-sharing when used purposefully. Even those with dementia, like 83-year-old Bob Rogallo at the Forum in Silicon Valley, light up during virtual hikes in Glacier National Park, nodding and smiling alongside loved ones.
Shifting to retail, STRATACACHE's preview of NRF 2026's "What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks" on January 10 spotlights in-store tech exploding beyond screens. Retailers are scaling dynamic digital displays for targeted ads, with partners like Walkbase measuring dwell time and ROI, and PRN handling monetization. Sessions tackle AI's role in reshaping budgets, proving in-store media drives real sales lift amid omnichannel commerce.
These stories show IRL tech isn't futuristic—it's here, connecting generations, boosting businesses, and enriching lives. From VR evoking gasps of awe to smart screens proving shopper impact, the screen barrier is crumbling.
Thank you, listeners, for tuning in to Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Subscribe for more episodes that bring tech's real-world magic to you. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiBeyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk brings the digital revolution into your living room, exploring how cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality and in-store digital networks are transforming everyday real-life experiences. In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz around tech that's bridging screens and the physical world, with fresh stories proving innovation is more human than ever.
Just yesterday, on December 26, 2025, The Associated Press reported a heartwarming breakthrough in senior care. At The Terraces retirement community in Los Gatos, California, residents in their 80s and 90s are donning VR headsets from Rendever, a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company now serving 800 communities across the US and Canada. Picture this: 81-year-old Ginny Baird paddling her arms from her chair, exclaiming, "We got to go underwater and didn’t even have to hold our breath!" as she swam virtually with dolphins. Or 84-year-old Sue Livingstone revisiting her childhood neighborhood in New York’s Queens, unlocking decades-old memories that sparked new conversations among neighbors. Rendever's CEO Kyle Rand, inspired by his grandmother's aging challenges, explains how a 30-minute VR session turns strangers into lunch companions, fostering social bonds our brains crave. Backed by a $4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant, Rendever is studying VR to combat isolation at home too. Experts like neuropsychologist Katherine Dupuis from Sheridan College caution against overuse but praise its power for cognition, memory, and wonder-sharing when used purposefully. Even those with dementia, like 83-year-old Bob Rogallo at the Forum in Silicon Valley, light up during virtual hikes in Glacier National Park, nodding and smiling alongside loved ones.
Shifting to retail, STRATACACHE's preview of NRF 2026's "What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks" on January 10 spotlights in-store tech exploding beyond screens. Retailers are scaling dynamic digital displays for targeted ads, with partners like Walkbase measuring dwell time and ROI, and PRN handling monetization. Sessions tackle AI's role in reshaping budgets, proving in-store media drives real sales lift amid omnichannel commerce.
These stories show IRL tech isn't futuristic—it's here, connecting generations, boosting businesses, and enriching lives. From VR evoking gasps of awe to smart screens proving shopper impact, the screen barrier is crumbling.
Thank you, listeners, for tuning in to Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Subscribe for more episodes that bring tech's real-world magic to you. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Just yesterday, on December 26, 2025, The Associated Press reported a heartwarming breakthrough in senior care. At The Terraces retirement community in Los Gatos, California, residents in their 80s and 90s are donning VR headsets from Rendever, a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company now serving 800 communities across the US and Canada. Picture this: 81-year-old Ginny Baird paddling her arms from her chair, exclaiming, "We got to go underwater and didn’t even have to hold our breath!" as she swam virtually with dolphins. Or 84-year-old Sue Livingstone revisiting her childhood neighborhood in New York’s Queens, unlocking decades-old memories that sparked new conversations among neighbors. Rendever's CEO Kyle Rand, inspired by his grandmother's aging challenges, explains how a 30-minute VR session turns strangers into lunch companions, fostering social bonds our brains crave. Backed by a $4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant, Rendever is studying VR to combat isolation at home too. Experts like neuropsychologist Katherine Dupuis from Sheridan College caution against overuse but praise its power for cognition, memory, and wonder-sharing when used purposefully. Even those with dementia, like 83-year-old Bob Rogallo at the Forum in Silicon Valley, light up during virtual hikes in Glacier National Park, nodding and smiling alongside loved ones.
Shifting to retail, STRATACACHE's preview of NRF 2026's "What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks" on January 10 spotlights in-store tech exploding beyond screens. Retailers are scaling dynamic digital displays for targeted ads, with partners like Walkbase measuring dwell time and ROI, and PRN handling monetization. Sessions tackle AI's role in reshaping budgets, proving in-store media drives real sales lift amid omnichannel commerce.
These stories show IRL tech isn't futuristic—it's here, connecting generations, boosting businesses, and enriching lives. From VR evoking gasps of awe to smart screens proving shopper impact, the screen barrier is crumbling.
Thank you, listeners, for tuning in to Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Subscribe for more episodes that bring tech's real-world magic to you. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI