Top trends expected to emerge at CES this year include an explosion of voice-controlled interfaces, subtle integration of artificial intelligence into everyday life and increasing digitization in areas like health and wellness. The 50th annual CES this week in Las Vegas is expected to draw 165,000 attendees.
Day: January 3, 2017
At CES, flying drones are Alarm.com’s home security moonshot – CNET
Alarm.com has a big, bold idea for how to smarten up your home security: camera-equipped drones capable of flying through your home to investigate unexpected activity. The subscription-based home security provider tells us that it’s partnering with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flight Drone Platform to develop the technology to make it happen.
Other actors, too, were on Kareena a/c hacker’s list
Police, while interrogating 26-year-old Central Reserve Police Force constable Manish Kumar – who was arrested for allegedly filing a fake Income Tax return on behalf of actress Kareena Kapoor-Khan, claim that the accused had attempted to get PAN card details of at least three other actresses. Kumar planned to file fake I-T returns online using the PAN details of the actors in the hope that he would get their contact details from the I-T department’s acknowledgment section.
E Fun Adds to Its Line of Nextbook Ares Android Tablets
Both are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled and come with many favorite apps preloaded. , E FUN managing director and VP of sales.
Mobile Virtual Reality: Head-Mounted Displays, Accessory Devices, and …
Tractica estimates that more than 88% of all consumer-grade VR head-mounted displays sold in 2016 were mobile, and the firm anticipates that the mobile domination of the VR market will continue for years to come, with mobile HMDs constituting three-quarters of annual consumergrade HMD shipments in 2021. Despite the momentum behind mobile VR, however, Tractica’s analysis indicates that there is much work still to be done.
OWC Makes MacBooks ‘Pro’ Again With Game-Changing Product
The OWC DEC is the finishing touch to a MacBook Pro, allowing users to take their laptops to the next level, extending the life and the functionality of the already-exceptional 2016 MacBook Pro. The DEC is the latest in OWC’s long line of upgrades for nearly every Mac made, and continues the company’s legacy of providing the best solutions for Mac owners.
Industry Leader ODG Introduces R-8 and R-9 Smartglasses at CES 2017
ODG will also bring to life its vision for AR-enabled mobile entertainment and computing in partnership with major brands including ODG investor and strategic partner 21st Century Fox, Los Angeles-based cloud rendering company OTOY and PTC, Inc., provider of Vuforia. ODG R-8 is lightweight, supercharged, yet smaller and sleeker.
Argus Announces Automotive Cyber Security Solution Powered By Qualcomm Technologies
The solution features Argus Connectivity Protection suite and the highly-integrated Qualcommi 1 2 Snapdragoni 1 2 820A processor, a product of Qualcomm Technologies. The Argus Connectivity Protection suite is designed to help detect and prevent advanced cyber-attacks from penetrating and compromising vehicular infotainment and telematics units.
Trump Slams Delay in ‘Intelligence’ Briefing on Russian Hacking
President-elect Donald Trump said the “intelligence” briefing he was to have with Obama administration officials was moved to Friday – noting “perhaps more time needed to build a case.” The “Intelligence” briefing on so-called “Russian hacking” was delayed until Friday, perhaps more time needed to build a case.
Zacks Investment Research Downgrades ChannelAdvisor Corporation (ECOM) to Hold
According to Zacks, “Channel Advisor Corporation offers cloud-based e-commerce solutions and services. It solutions include marketplaces, comparison shopping, paid search, social campaigns, flex feeds, web stores and rich media.
Cheaper ‘mixed reality’ smart glasses that do both AR and VR are coming
The mobile chipmaker’s upcoming Snapdragon 835 processor will also power a new breed of augmented reality/virtual reality headsets that present mixed reality experiences similar to what Microsoft’s HoloLens offers – at a fraction of the cost. The R8 and R9 AR/VR headsets from ODG resemble a pair of biker shades, albeit with a camera smack in the middle of the nose bridge.
This cord-cutting company picks up where Aereo left off
Remember Aereo , the startup that tried to offer over-the-air TV via the internet only to have the Supreme Court shut it down ? Well, another company is picking up the OTA dream where Aereo left off. Mohu, which describes itself as the “cord cutting company,” is launching a product called the AirWave at CES 2017.
1-800 FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
The firm currently has a $12.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Investment Research’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 11.11% from the stock’s current price.
EnerNOC, Inc. (ENOC) Lowered to “Sell” at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “ENERNOC, INC. is a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, as well as electric power grid operators and utilities.
Smart tech: This year’s CES big on artificial intelligence
The first week of every new year brings a slew of eye-opening technology for gadget lovers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and the 2017 edition will open Thursday. The exhibition provided a preview on Tuesday, which revealed that this year’s show will concentrate on the growing use of artificial intelligence in consumer devices.
2016 was a pivotal year
I’ve been writing about technology for a long time and, as I look back over the years, I can’t think of any that have been more momentous than 2016 when it comes to tech news. Not all the news was good, but it sure was significant.
2016 to break heat record
Two days before the presidential inauguration, scientists are expected to announce that 2016 was the hottest year on Earth since record-keeping began in 1880 - news that will test national, state and economic leadership on climate change. Even as Washington, D.C., and California bundle up against winter chill, records will show that extreme heat blanketed large areas of every continent this year, pushing up average temperatures for the third year in a row.
NVIDIA Stock in 6 Charts
The stock’s scorching 225% total return in 2016 made it the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for the year. You might be wondering if it’s too late to invest in NVIDIA.
Here come – smart stores’ with robots, interactive shelves
Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology – everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors. The goal: use these real-world store features to lure shoppers back from the Internet, and maybe even nudge them to spend more.
Driverless cars get trade show treatment in Las Vegas
The first test of a self-driving car on the streets of Boston was rained out on Tuesday. But here in the desert there’s no rain in sight, and a host of autonomous autos are hitting the road at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show.
Ways-to-Save 12 mins ago 3:58 p.m.Apple and Android deals galore from CES
Hello from CES 2017! This year I was the first reporter in the country on the floor of the world’s largest tech show, thanks largely in part to having no life and also due to my deal determination. Rather than showcase a bunch of items most people can never afford, this year I’m focusing on the practical side of tech.
Libya’s Oil Revival Gathers Pace to Highlight Risks on OPEC Deal
Libya, the holder of Africa’s biggest crude reserves, is ramping up output from its biggest oil field again after two years of internal conflict, the latest reminder of just how vulnerable OPEC’s quest to clear a global crude glut might be. The Sharara deposit in the Libya’s south west will ship almost 1.9 million barrels this month from its Zawiya port near Tripoli, according to a loading program obtained by Bloomberg.
Here Come ‘Smart Stores’ With Robots, Interactive Shelves
Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors. The goal: Use these real-world store features to lure shoppers back from the internet, and maybe even nudge them to spend more in the process.
Superbowl 28 mins ago 2:56 p.m.Party Guide: Super Bowl Li parties and events
Super Bowl LI is so much more than the game itself. Fans can enjoy a week-long celebration filled to the brim with exciting parties and family-friendly events that extend far beyond NRG Stadium.
PC makers hybrid laptop happy at CES 2017
To date, there have been two types of laptops–the convertible kind similar to Microsoft’s Surface and Lenovo’s Yoga franchise and the traditional clamshell design. Even industry trackers such as IDC and Gartner make distinctions.
Intel acquires 15 percent ownership stake in mapping firm HERE
Intel will work with HERE and its consortium of automaker owners to design, test and deliver proof-of-concept architecture supporting real-time, high-definition map updates. Intel is acquiring a 15 percent ownership stake in mapping and location service provider HERE.
LiveU Powers BeTerrific Live Broadcast from CES 2017
As an “Official Media Partner” of CES 2017, BeTerrific will be using LiveU technology in its broadcast location to present its viewers with an inside look at the companies and products shaping the tech industry live from CES. LiveU Solo will enable BeTerrific to switch from the live interviews in studio to a roving reporter covering the various halls and venues throughout the four-day show.
Rising Star Nvidia at CES 2017
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Force Protection Video Files Patent Application for Specialized…
Force Protection Video Equipment , which sells HD body camera systems and accessories for law enforcement, announced that it has filed a patent application and awarded an application number to mount any manufacturer’s body cameras to Police and Military riot shields. This unique design will allow the mounting of any ON THE BODY camera manufacturers camera to be securely mounted on Riot and Ballistic shields.
The Fidget Cube hit with shipping delays as knockoffs flood market
The Fidget Cube is the tenth most funded product in the history of Kickstarter, bringing in a bit under $6.5 million after asking for just $15,000 in the initial goal. 154,926 people backed the project, hoping to get their Fidget Cubes by December of 2016.
Snapdragon 835 promises 27 percent more performance with 40 percent less power
On the left, Qualcomm Vice President for Product Management Keith Kressin. On the right, Samsung Senior Vice President for Foundry Marketing Ben Suh. In their hands, the ever-so-tiny Snapdragon 835 processors.
Moultrie Unveils Multi-Functional, Full-Featured Touchscreen Tablet Viewer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – – Moultrie, the best-selling brand of trail cameras, game feeders and wildlife management products, introduces the Touchscreen Tablet Viewer, helping game cameras strategists easily view images and make decisions where they really matter-while in the field.
2017 might be even worse for business travellers than 2016
THE YEAR 2016 was not a great one for business travellers. In Britain, the Brexit referendum and related collapse in the value of the pound made travelling abroad costly; transport strikes meant getting around was an ordeal for those who stayed put.
Symantec launches ‘secure’ Norton Core home router for the IoT world, with a subscription
Fuelled by emerging threats and their ability to monetize protection from them, Symantec’s consumer division Norton has announced a new wireless router that it hopes will be effective in protecting the new wave of IoT devices that are either on the market now or headed for it shortly. Priced at an introductory $199.99 , the Norton Core is visually startling for a router; loosely resembling a geodesic dome – think Epcot Centre – it comes in either Titanium Gold or Granite Grey, and has all of the latest technologies you would expect from a modern router.
January at the Columbia Memorial Space Center
Saturday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m., Young Explorers Program – Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids: Have you ever wondered what physically separates the terrestrial planets and the gas giants? Where do comets come from? The space center has all the answers. Join them to learn the difference between comets and their cousins, meteors and asteroids.
SOSV, “the accelerator VC,” closes third fund at $150 million
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Gamers Ask and Dell Responds with New PC Gaming Products and an ELEAGUE esports Partnership
Dell introduces new Inspiron 15 Gaming laptop with 1080p high-performance gaming and NVIDIA GTX 10 series graphics starting at $799 4K game play and stunning VR experiences from new Alienware systems loaded with 7th Gen Intel Core processors and the most powerful NVIDIA graphics Dell’s industry expertise and presence in the PC gaming space just went into overdrive with the launch of Alienware and Inspiron gaming systems for players of all levels and price points. Available starting Jan. 5 in the U.S. and Canada, Dell will add an Inspiron gaming line built for price-conscious gamers who require performance demanded by today’s most popular PC games.
The Rosie Pattern Language, a better way to mine your data
We’ve all been there: You’ve got tons of unstructured or semi-structured data to sift through and like any savvy nerd, you know that doing so handraulically is against all that is good and holy [ queue “Mission Impossible” music ]. Your problem, which you have to accept, is how to efficiently and effectively automate the extraction process.
5 Key Conclusions for United Parcel Service Investors From FedEx Corporation Earnings
Here’s a look at five things from the earnings presentation that give clues to what UPS will report in its next earnings. Both companies have had issues dealing with peak demand during Christmas, most notably with UPSin the winters of 2013 and 2014.
Norton Core anti-malware router promises IoT for a subscription fee
Smarter routers with swifter response to malware and IoT exploits are a growing segment now, and Norton is wading in with its own striking wireless router. The Norton Core not only looks like a miniature Spaceship Earth from Epcot, but inside the geodesic dome there’s a mixture of parental filters, real-time security scans, and automatic updates.