Your Job Is Worth Roughly $29 Billion

Plus, the wine grapes of the future.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /innovation SKIP ZOOM? HOLOGRAPHIC TECH ALLOWS YOU TO 'BEAM' INTO YOUR NEXT MEETING Zoom-like webcam chats could be going the way of the dodo, a new holographic technology is making waves to bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds. People from all walks of life are beaming themselves into meetings in real-time from anywhere in the world, igniting the science fiction dreams of many who have eyed the likes of Star Wars, Avatar, and Prometheus (to name a few). Interesting Engineering /biz SMALL BIZ WITHOUT IT? NO PROBLEM: MANAGE YOUR APPLE DEVICES EASILY WITH JAMF NOW Managing your business's Apple devices can be a headache if you don't have a robust IT team — but you're savvier than that. With Jamf Now, you bypass the confusion and head straight to streamlining Apple mobile device management. This integration makes it easy for biz leaders to deploy, oversee, and secure employees' devices, while staff enjoys a simple and smooth user experience. Sign up for a free account now with the capabilities to manage three devices, and add more for just $2 per device each month. [Partner] GET STARTED WITH JAMF NOW /science SCIENTISTS DISCOVER FIRST LIFEFORM KNOWN TO EAT VIRUSES Viruses are apparently no exception to the dog-eat-dog world that is nature. In a recent study, scientists have found evidence that some microscopic organisms actively feed on viruses. Though this may be the first "virovore" ever documented, many others likely exist, the team says. Gizmodo /noms THIS START-UP CRACKED THE CODE FOR GREAT, PLANT-BASED MEAL KITS What's plant-based, high in protein, crazy convenient, and delicious? If you said the forest behind your house full of strange mushrooms and berries, you might be right (but we also wouldn't take that bet.) The real answer: Purple Carrot, a meal delivery service focused on fresh, healthy, plant‑based meals — you can choose between pre‑prepared meals or meal kits you can make yourself. It's very simple: Pick how many meals you want a week, what meals you want, and they'll just send it to you. Done. Easy. And first-time users will get $20 off your order with code PURPLE20. Enjoy! TRY OUT PURPLE CARROT /interior @vestigare_ /money CHATGPT CREATOR OPENAI IN TALKS FOR TENDER OFFER VALUING COMPANY AT $29 BILLION OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab behind chatbot ChatGPT, is in talks to sell existing shares in a tender offer that would value the company at about $29 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters /story THESE ANCIENT GRAPES MAY BE THE FUTURE OF WINE At first glance, the neat rows of wiry grapevines planted in a pinwheel at the Viñas del Tigre vineyard in Baja California don't seem remarkable. But to Aldo Quesada, the grower and winemaker, the rows are a map to the future. National Geographic /posted @keinseier /bites Enjoy an ultra-fast ride with this eBike's 500W powerful motor, 20MPH max speed, and 50-mile range for 60% off — Get on your bikes and ride Streamline your device management today with a free account including three devices, and add more for just $2 monthly per device with Jamf Now — Connect with Jamf This smart AI chess set allows you to play against the board or anyone across the globe — Unleash your inner-Beth Harmon now THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser