Initially best known for his writing, since the early 1990's he has published several acclaimed novels, his first being the iconic
Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture which launched in 1991 and identified Coupland as a
significant new
voice able to skilfully capture the zeitgeist
of the moment, or as he describes it: «the early 21st century condition».
A University
of Michigan study indicates that one in twelve vehicle owners currently possesses an RV, and one in six surveyed intends to buy an RV within five years.49 For increasing numbers, RVs have become a desirable form
of temporary or permanent living reinvigorated by wireless
voice and data technology, easy financing (complete with second - home tax benefits),
significant configurability, integration
of premium technologies for home theater, advanced energy management, integration
of green elements like biodiesel fuel and solar electricity
generation, and, perhaps most appealing, «drop -
of - the - hat» mobility surrounded by one's «stuff.»
However, there is a clear issue with privacy and data security in the current
generation of voice assistants, which customers often cite this as a
significant concern.