everything that can have a cpu will have a cpu and they will communicate together. you do one thing in your fridge and your phone, laptop, tv, car and tablet will know about it to... and soon our brains.
This is also commonly referred to as "the internet of things." Digital Sixth Sense is probably a more intuitive way to talk about it, but it's a complex topic to grasp regardless.
Reddit is trying to gain popularity by allowing community members to post quicker and easier. And they're also trying to attract more advertisers. Eighth and ninth paragraph kind of sum it up.
I've been interested in the Phonebloks idea for a while because It just makes sense and is a great way to go for the planet and the people. The question is how reluctant are mobile service providers to let go of their control of their ever competing companies to merge?
I had to read past the opinion of this article. (Writer doesn't seem to like advertising much) But I was able to find many truths in it. It talks about the way we now receive ads. Many times without even noticing it. It's on our favorite tv shows, movies, etc. It's also wonderful events that are put on for the community, and then sponsered by "so and so" company. This article does pinpoint just how advertising is everywhere and how it's being shown.