AI and automation are current buzzwords and there's extensive discussion about their potential positive and negative impacts on people. The recently-concluded SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood have kept AI in the news, as debates about AI use in the arts and its ethical implications continued.
With all this conversation surrounding AI presently, you might think everything is negative, but in certain instances, AI and automation can assist rather than obstruct us.
Many individuals own a smart device - a phone that currently contains more technology than NASA's first space mission. Phones have transformed from traditional landlines to portable devices that fit in our pockets, and we can utilize these devices to automate certain aspects of our daily lives.
In this month's video, I demonstrate how I use NFC (Near Field Communication) to have my phone record that I've taken my medication for the day. Let's explore how you can configure this for yourself.
Search for and select Routines and New RoutineSelect "NFC tagged" as a trigger and set up your tag by following the on-device promptsIn "Then" click Notifications, then "Show custom notification" and type what you want your notification to say and saveClick "Open an app or do app action" and select "Create event" under calendar and fill in the detailsNote: This is shown on an Android device. This hack can also be used on an Apple device by using the shortcuts feature. Steps may vary based on phone OS/model
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