With the current interest in smart home technology, an increasing number of home insurers are taking steps to add smart home technology to their coverage. According to an article in Insurance Business.ca, a recent NTT Data report found 59% of home insurance carriers said they were making strong progress in adding smart home technology to …
The IoT, Internet of Things, is much talked about, but is it really important? We have some facts for you that might allow you to decide for yourself. (click in infographic to enlarge) Source: WebSiteGuide Harsha Kiran has collected data from a wide range of sources to produce a survey of the current state of the …
Market-intelligence firm CB Insights has compiled a list of the major acquirers of private artificial-intelligence (AI) companies over the last five years. This list reveals well-known tech giants making large investments to increase their capabilities in AI. It also provides insight into the evolution of the technology, and its direct uses. Continue Reading Below Google …
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Author: Cathy Pearl Publisher: O’ReillyPages: 278 ISBN: 978-1491955413Print:1491955414Kindle: B01NALL1Q0Audience: All voice app developersRating: 4Reviewer: Lucy Black Voice input is all the rage and you probably need to read something about it. Amazon’s Alexa is probably the reason everyone is considering adding voice UIs to their products but if you don’t like this conclusion you can quote Cortana or Siri as alternatives. The …
Another typical weekend at stately Thurrott manor. Tech tidbits from around the web. 2/4/2017 11:12:47 AM Windows 10 Insider Preview build 15025 is available in ISO format Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc explains where to get ’em. Hey #WindowsInsiders, the ISOs are now available for Build 15025 Raymond Chen looks at an interesting problem with the Surface …
Leading Amazon consultants will delve into the Amazon Alexa platform, discover the way it integrates into the linked house and find out how to use the platform in particular person good house installations. CEDIA® is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Amazon to host a one-off, free-to-attend, unique workshop, entitled “Mastering the Skills …
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Global travel giant Expedia has been growing significantly in the Caribbean, and it looks like that will continue in the next few years. To learn more about the company’s plans for what it says is a “thriving” market, Caribbean Journal caught up with Mario Ribera, vice president Latin America and Demetrius director – Caribbean …
Silicon Laboratories(NASDAQ: SLAB)released stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2016 results Wednesday morning, driven by sustained momentum from its Internet of Things segment. With shares now trading at fresh all-time highs, let’s take a closer look at the moving parts behind the fabless-semiconductor specialist’s business as it heads into the new fiscal year. Continue Reading Below Silicon Laboratories’ Thunderboard …
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Control4 Corporation, a leading global provider of connected home solutions, announces the release and immediate worldwide availability of BakPak on Pakedge RK-1 Routers. A first for the industry, the integration of the latest release of BakPak management software with the router enables Control4 dealers to offer more homeowners the benefits of a monitored, intelligent home network. …
Can the “Internet of Things” help teachers observe the hidden dimensions of human learning in real time, without compromising student privacy? It’s a “moonshot,” said the leaders of a new multidisciplinary research initiative at the University of Southern California. But it’s worth a try. “We want to provide meaningful data to help teachers make sense …
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