I was bedazzaled, amused and somewhat concerned over a story this past week on how technology is used (much akin to my earlier dog-twitter blog entry).
Apparently, one of the newer uses of technology is to imbed a microchip into one's headstone.
Why? You ask?
Well - this chip contains audio clips, photos and other miscellaneous tidbits from the deceased (of course - before the grim reaper knocked on the door!).
Then, a dearly beloved could put their smartphone up to the chip and get this content.
Talk about how there could be some interesting "last words" from those to chicken to say so when they're alive. "Bernice, I never loved you - I was just in it for the money".
Call be cynical, but holey-moley, what's next? The marriage of internet ready fridges meet the gravestone, so one can surf the web while visiting their loved one? Perhaps an embedded monitor to view the deceased Facebook memorial page? Hmmm, I might just be on to something!
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