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Welcome to Between Calls, your weekly dose of hand-picked stories from the worlds of digital marketing, wellness and science. Blending commerce, consciousness and curiosity, Between Calls brings you insights to make you think and think again.

This week, we dive into the world of spatial computing and how our physical and digital worlds seem to be merging. Then, we look at some emerging trends in wellness and how this is nudging people move towards conscious consumerism. Finally, we marvel at the closest ever photos that have been clicked of the sun. So, we have spatial computing, wellness trends for the future and some spectacular images of the sun this week. Happy Reading!

Kabir says: Wellness experts are mapping our breath; spatial computers are mapping the earth and astronomers are mapping the cosmos. And yet, I still can’t seem to find what I’m looking for.

DIGITAL MARKETING

Spatial Computing : Reality, Upgraded

Spatial computing refers to human-computer interactions that create experiences by blending the digital and physical worlds. This innovative technology goes beyond traditional VR and AR applications, it integrates data from diverse sources like sensors, drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create dynamic, real-time simulations that mirror real-world environments. 

Spatial computing technology connects physical and digital inputs and overlays these onto a blended interface. The technology is also reshaping collaboration. With the rise of immersive virtual environments, workers can now interact with digital systems in new ways, making it easier to understand complex data and collaborate across disciplines. However, this doesn't come without challenges. The integration of different data sources often requires overcoming data silos, ensuring quality, and building robust data pipelines. But once these hurdles are addressed, the potential is enormous.

WELLNESS

Wellness Trends Shaping The Future

The wellness consumer of today is a hyper aware, conscious and well-informed customer. According to the NielsenIQ Global Health & Wellness Report, 70% of global consumers now view themselves as proactive in managing their health, reflecting a shift towards more personalized wellness and self-care routines. With a growing focus on aging well, 57% of consumers are prioritizing long-term health and wellness in ways they didn’t five years ago, from investing in better nutrition and physical activity to prioritizing mental health. 

Technology is going to play a pivotal role in shaping these habits. From fitness trackers to sleep monitoring devices, tech helps individuals track their progress and stay aligned with their health goals. Besides tracking, consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly and ethically sourced products with 71% willing to pay more for products that align with these values. This trend reflects a growing awareness of how personal well-being is also connected to societal responsibility. This report has some great insights and offers a peek into a more aware and healthier future. 

SCIENCE

The Smiling Sun, Now in HD

In an extraordinary achievement for space exploration, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has captured the closest images ever taken of the Sun. During its historic flyby on Christmas Eve of last year, the probe passed just 3.8 million miles (6.12 million kilometers) from the Sun’s surface, setting a new record for the closest approach by a spacecraft. The images, taken by Parker’s Wide-Field Imager for Solar Probe (WISPR), provide an unprecedented view of the Sun’s corona.

One of the most striking aspects of the new images is the sight of multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs)colliding near the Sun’s magnetic field. These CMEs, play a key role in space weather and through observing them, scientists hope to improve our understanding of space weather and its impact on satellite communications, earth-based technology, and even astronaut safety. Parker’s images also offer high-resolution insights into solar wind activity, helping NASA improve space weather predictions. With each new flyby, the probe will continue to unveil mysteries about the Sun, a reminder of how much we still have to learn about our nearest star. 

PROMPTITUDE

Ignite Ideas, One Prompt at a Time: Use this with any LLM and learn more about spatial computing.

As a spatial computing researcher and immersive technology specialist, create a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to spatial computing. Define spatial computing and explain how it differs from traditional computing by demonstrating digital-physical space interaction through 3D interfaces, gesture recognition, and environmental understanding using clear analogies. Break down core concepts like 3D mapping, depth sensing, and spatial anchors while exploring AR/VR/MR technologies, their capabilities, and applications across gaming, healthcare, manufacturing, and collaboration. Detail underlying technologies from computer vision to real-time rendering, addressing current breakthrough products like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest alongside emerging metaverse applications and adoption challenges. Maintain an engaging tone while balancing technical depth with practical insights, ensuring readers gain foundational understanding and vision for spatial computing's transformative potential in human-computer interaction.

FROM THE BOOKSHELF

To do this week: From images of the sun to the groundbreaking images of Saturn via NASA’s Cassini mission, this was years ago, but it’s still as mesmerizing.

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