Day: January 5, 2017

U.S. sues D-Link, alleges lax security in routers, cameras

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against D-Link Corp on Thursday, accusing the Taiwan-based manufacturer of failing to take reasonable steps to protect its routers and internet-linked security cameras from hackers. The FTC brought the charges as part of a broader effort to improve security of internet-connected devices, including routers, webcams, digital video recorders and other widely used consumer electronics devices.

The Best Pregnancy and Baby Tech Products at CES 2017 Announced by…

The Bump , the definitive voice for millennial parents, in partnership with Living in Digital Times , producers of the new Baby Tech Summit at CES, today announced the winners of the second annual The Bump Best of Baby Tech Awards at CESA 2017 . The winners, recognized for their leading innovations in fertility, pregnancy and baby technology, were honored at an awards ceremony hosted by The Bump and Randi Zuckerberg, digital lifestyle expert and host of SiriusXM’s “Dot Complicated,” on the LIDT Stage at CES Tech West.

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CES kicked off on Wednesday in Las Vegas, and there are a lot of announcements and product launches. This is the world’s largest consumer technology show, and some of the biggest product launches take place here.

VR First Helps to Democratize the Innovation Landscape of Virtual Reality

New survey highlights interest of universities in a wide range of industry verticals and i 1 2 their preferences for PC and VR/AR equipment, pointing toward the future i 1 2 The latest research from VR First presented at the Consumer Electronics Show with the support of the CONTEXT and IEEE Digital Senses Initiative, reveals an increase in VR/AR adoption at universities worldwide in 2016, highlighting the early impact of VR First’s academic initiatives. The survey, which collates input from 151 universities in 38 countries, shows that the number of HMDs per university has significantly increased from 1.5 to 5.6 in the last six months.

Digital push: Demonetisation propels ramping up cyber safety

With every new digital product and service introduced into the market, newer vulnerabilities are discovered, leaving scope for malicious actions. The rising proliferation of digital payments in India – with cumulative growth of electronic transactions among various instruments ranging between 95 per cent and 4,025 per cent from November 8 till December 27 – the concomitant dangers on the cybersecurity front have potentially opened up.

Housing the dead: what happens when a city runs out of space?

Will you choose an elaborate Victorian-style headstone, or do you prefer a “green” burial, with only a GPS tracking signal indicating your location? Or you may elect to purchase a Bios Urn – a 100 per cent biodegradable capsule you plant in the ground with cremated ashes and a seed of your choice which will one day grow into a tree. Issues of mortality and access to burial space are not typically dinner party conversations or at the top of government agendas.

Nokia OZO, Youku partner for 3D 360 VR Content

Youku, China’s leading digital entertainment platform, has chosen the Nokia OZO VR ecosystem of technologies to bring the most immersive VR content to the more than 500 million monthly active users engaged in its premier online video platform which has daily views of more than 1.1 billion. By utilising Nokia’s comprehensive OZO VR solution, Youku users and content creators will be able to experience and share the highest quality VR content including natively captured spatial audio.

Industry Forum boost for VR service adoption

At CES in Las Vegas January 5, 28 companies announced the Virtual Reality Industry Forum, Inc. , a not-for-profit company with its purpose stated as: “To further the widespread availability of high-quality audiovisual VR experiences, for the benefit of consumers”. The Founding Members of VRIF are Akamai Technologies, ARRIS International plc, bcom, Baylor University, CableLabs, Cinova Media, Dolby Laboratories, DTG, DTS, EBU, Ericsson, Fraunhofer, Harmonic, Huawei, Intel, Irdeto, Ittiam, MovieLabs, NABPILOT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Technicolor, TNO, Sky, Sony Pictures, Vantrix, Verizon, Viaccess-Orca and Orah.

T-Mobile to simplify rate plan

At a press event here Thursday during the CES electronics show, John Legere, CEO of the self-proclaimed “Uncarrier,” announced the company will simplify its rate plans and the bills it sends out to customers. It also plans to reward customers who are frugal in their data usage by reducing their next month’s bills.

Digital hub in private sector call

DE Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj calls for cooperation from private sector to make Thailand a digital infrastructure gateway in Asean. The Digital Economy and Society minister has called on the private sector to work more closely with the ministry to help Thailand become a digital infrastructure gateway in Asean by 2020.

Elon Musk says SpaceX ready for launch, but FAA isn’t

SpaceX has test fired the engines for its scheduled launch next week, the first time the aerospace manufacturer will try to launch a Falcon 9 rocket since a devastating September explosion. “The FAA has not yet issued a license to SpaceX for a launch in January,” the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday.

Setting the Stage for CES 2017

Nearly 200,000 people are expected to make the pilgrimage to Las Vegas this week in order to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest technology trade shows in the world. With thousands of exhibitors, companies, and executives gathered in one place, CES 2017 will set the stage for leading tech companies to unveil their newest products and innovations.

The US Army plans to upgrade its massive Chinook helicopter to fly for 100 years

U.S. Army handout file photo shows a CH-47F Chinook helicopter landing at Camp Marmal in Mazar-e Sharif province The Army plans to fly its Vietnam-era workhorse CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter for 100 years by continuously upgrading the platform through a series of ongoing technological adjustments designed to improve lift, weight, avionics and cargo handling, among other things. The Army goal is to allow the helicopter, which was first produced in the early 1960s, to serve all the way into the 2060s – allowing the aircraft service life to span an entire century.

Indonesia’s new regulations could boost fintech development

The regulations are designed to provide the industry with effective oversight without being too prescriptive and stifling the nascent sector, according to the agency’s chairman. In an earlier draft of the regulation, fintechs were required to hold rupiah 2 billion to register a business with the regulator, and to raise this capital to rupiah 5 billion in order to apply for a business license.

Intelligence Chiefs ‘Stand More Resolutely’ Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking

Intelligence agency leaders repeated their determination Thursday that only “the senior most officials” in Russia could have authorized recent hacks into the U.S. electoral and political system. The director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, affirmed an Oct. 7 joint statement from 17 intelligence agencies that the Russian government directed the election interference – and went further.

Giving COTS the consideration it deserves

Leaders across government, including federal CIO Tony Scott and current Defense Secretary Ash Carter, have repeatedly called for greater public/private partnership. They frequently advocate for greater understanding of how private sector technologies or practices can be adopted and implemented throughout government.

Walmart Tacks on Another E-commerce Company in the Hopes of Crushing Amazon

Walmart is hell-bent on sticking around and not going the way of Macy’s or other brick-and-mortar companies that have fell victim to the burgeoning world of e-commerce and the likes of Amazon . In its latest move to stay relevant in the world of e-commerce the company announced Thursday, Jan. 5, that it would buy online shoe seller Shoebuy.com from Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorp for $70 million.

Service from the future

Pepper the humanoid robot patrols the dessert aisle at a supermarket in a department store in Chiayi City. According to the management of “Nice Plaza” , Pepper has been “hired” by the department store as a store manager.

Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

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Letters: Where’s the proof of Russian hacking?

The Inquirer joins those blaming Hillary Clinton’s defeat, in part on “a cyberespionage and information-warfare campaign” . But no U.S. intelligence authority suggests that the emails exposed were false or doctored, or that the Russians, or anyone else, hacked into the U.S. electoral system.

Movie review: ‘Hidden Figures’ tells inspiring story of empowerment in the 1960s

“Hidden Figures” is the incredible untold story of brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

KDA approves more than 12,800 acres for hemp planting in 2017

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has approved 209 applications from growers who have been approved to cultivate up to 12,800 acres of industrial hemp for research purposes in 2017, nearly triple the number of acres that were approved for the previous year. More than 525,000 square feet of greenhouse space were approved for indoor growers in 2017.