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Workhorse and Volocopter show off flying taxis

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Workhorse and Volocopter show off flying taxis Volocopter and Workhorse showed off their incredible ‘super drones’ at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, each touting the ability to fly piloted or autonomously. Reported by MailOnline 1 hour ago.

Fingerprints and Gentex Sign Long-Term Agreement To Bring In-Vehicle Iris Authentication to the Automotive Industry

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CES 2018, Fingerprint, a world-leading biometrics company, and Gentex, a leader in digital vision and connected car technology, announced an exclusive partnership agreement to bring iris-scanning technology to the automotive industry.Automakers are keen to integrate biometric-based driver authentication into vehicles in order to improve vehicle security, cabin personalization, and securely authorize in-vehicle payments, home automation control, and additional cloud-based services.

“Collaboration is key within the automotive ecosystem, and as a leading provider of smart mirrors and automotive electronics, Gentex brings an unmatched platform and vehicle real estate through which we can deploy our ActiveIRIS® technology. Together, we aim to advance the market for vehicle-integrated biometrics systems that authenticate the driver and deliver custom security, comfort and convenience features. We see a great opportunity for multimode biometry, both locally and in the cloud,” says Christian Fredrikson, president and chief executive officer at Fingerprints.

Locating the iris authentication system in or around the mirror would allow auto manufacturers to offer the solution in varying vehicle trim packages, without requiring substantial redesign of the vehicle’s interior.

For auto manufacturers that use key fobs, or car sharing providers that leverage phone apps to identify the driver, iris recognition could act as a second layer of security, confirming the driver’s identity, with a false acceptance rate as low as one in 10 million.

Upon entering the vehicle, the biometric system would identify the driver with an iris scan, and, if authorized, start the car and personalize setup by automatically adjusting mirrors, steering wheel, seat position, music favorites, GPS locations, and more. ActiveIRIS could also provide an additional layer of security for vehicle-to-home automation services and vehicle-to-infrastructure transactions.

“The ActiveIRIS system could enable future vehicles to quickly and accurately identify drivers and personalize the in-vehicle experience. It would also enable two-factor authentication, securing and customizing everything from vehicle operation to in-vehicle functions such as speed limiting, geo-fencing, home automation control, toll payments, and in-vehicle transactions,” said Steve Downing, president and chief executive officer of Gentex Corporation.

While the first systems are likely to be discretely located inside a Gentex automatic-dimming rearview mirror or related windscreen mount, future systems could be developed in various locations in the vehicle. This agreement also allows for system integration outside the vehicle, where Fingerprints’ cloud capabilities offerings are an important component for businesses, single-household applications, and unified smart cities.

*About Gentex
*Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection market. Visit the company website at www.gentex.com.

*About Fingerprints*
Fingerprints is a world-leading biometrics company. We believe in a secure and seamless universe where you are the key to everything. Our solutions are found in millions of devices and are used billions of times, every day, providing safe and convenient identification and authentication with a human touch.

*Gentex Media Contact
*Craig Piersma
(616) 772-1590 x4316
craig.piersma@gentex.com

*Gentex Investor Relations Contact*
Josh O’Berski
(616) 772-1800 x5814
josh.oberski@gentex.com 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88afcc36-f9ca-4a29-a2b3-d761f967e6cf Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

MGM, Vegas police consider SWAT building at shooting site

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas authorities and MGM Resorts have begun discussions on possibly constructing a SWAT building at the site of the Strip shooting. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that the discussions concerned a portion of the concert venue called Las Vegas Village. Metro Sgt. Jeff Clark confirmed talks had happened but […] Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.

Highlands University eyes cuts, hikes amid stagnant funding

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LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Highlands University officials say the school may see cuts or tuition hikes amid stagnant funding from the New Mexico state legislature. The Las Vegas Optic reports the proposals came as school officials expect state funding ranging from a zero-percent increase to a cut of 0.5 percent. Meanwhile, Highlands University is […] Reported by Seattle Times 3 hours ago.

IDW Acquires ‘Night Terrors’ Mobile App and Launches New AR Company, Impresario Entertainment

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Los Angeles-based Entertainment Company Ventures Into Mobile and AR

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

Los Angeles-based IDW Productions has acquired US-based startup Novum Analytics, maker of the highly-successful augmented reality mobile app, “Night Terrors,” and plans to launch a new AR company titled Impresario Entertainment. The announcement was made at CES by Brett Tomberlin, a Principal at IDW Productions.

“By acquiring Novum Analytics, this is a strategic move which will allow Impresario Entertainment to release at least two apps in 2018, and continue to increase our AR gaming offerings for years to come,” said Tomberlin. “Our goal is to create a vast array of experiences for all ages which introduces the world to mobile augmented reality entertainment using devices players currently own.”

“This acquisition allows our company the future capital to expand into additional genres, as well as service our ‘Night Terrors’ fans with new adventures incorporating high quality characters and immersive storylines,” added Bryce Katz, President of Novum.

The “Night Terrors” sequel is slated for release early next Fall, tying in to the Halloween 2018 season. Brett Tomberlin, Bryce Katz, and Jordan Rambis will serve as Executive Producers on Night Terrors 2.0.

Night Terrors app maps the user’s environment and fills it with terrifying creatures—ghouls, ghosts and other petrifying entities. It then uses your phone’s camera and LED light to create personalized scares by turning your surroundings into a real-life survival-horror game. The game can also manipulate your device by sending eerie photos and text messages. Beyond that, the game will even scan things like art on your walls, giving the ability to manipulate objects in the camera’s viewfinder. To add to its immersive experience, it can be paired with external devices such as smart watches to incorporate the user’s heartbeat. As if the app was not scary enough, developers are using physical special effects rather than computer-generated imagery for a truly augmented reality that identically matches the players’ environment.

Since September 2016 “Night Terrors” has:·     Been Downloaded over 420,000 times
·     2x Top 5 of iTunes (US market)
·     2x #1 Entertainment App (US market)
·     Top 10 Overall App -­‐ 20 countries
·     #1 Entertainment App -­‐ 33 countries
·     Featured by Apple as a top APP

About IDW Productions:
IDW recently produced CBS Films’ WINCHESTER starring Academy Award®-winner Helen Mirren (The Queen, Eye in the Sky) and Jason Clarke (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Zero Dark Thirty) which is set for a February 2, 2018 world-wide theatrical release. IDW is currently in pre-production on an upcoming Untitled Queen Mary film written by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation, IT) set on the historic RMS Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, Ca. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Cascade Game Foundry Releases VR Dive with Dr. Sylvia Earle

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'Dive with Sylvia VR' is CGF's first release for the Oculus Rift Virtual-Reality Headset

REDMOND, Wash. (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

Cascade Game Foundry (CGF™) is pleased to announce the release of their Virtual Reality (VR) experience, ‘Dive with Sylvia VR,’ now available in the Oculus Rift® Store, in the Gallery section.

‘Dive with Sylvia VR’ is CGF’s first Oculus Rift-enabled experience and features a relaxing, 5-minute scuba dive with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia Earle. The legendary oceanographer leads you on a tour of a real dive site in Belize with authentic wildlife: accurate corals, reef fish, sea turtles, groupers, and whale sharks. Because the wildlife on each dive is different, as it is in the real world, you never know what you may see.

‘Dive with Sylvia VR’ was nominated for Best Travel/Tourism VR Experience at VRFest Las Vegas 2017, then featured at Earth Day TX in Dallas, the UN Ocean Conference in New York City, and the International Marine Protected Area Conference in La Serena, Chile. The beautiful, authentic VR diving experience is a small slice of Infinite Scuba®, the award-winning simulation game for Windows and Mac PCs also created by Cascade Game Foundry.

The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality system that completely immerses you inside virtual worlds. The Rift headset displays a fully immersive 3D experience that transports you from your desk or sofa to another world. By moving your head from side to side and up and down in ‘Dive with Sylvia VR’, you will experience what it’s like to be a real scuba diver exploring a fully-realized undersea world. The hand-held Oculus Touch controls also enable you to aim and shine a light on the wildlife and surroundings during the dive, as well as check your depth and air supply, just like real divers do.

“We're thrilled to release ‘Dive with Sylvia VR’ as our first Oculus Rift-enabled experience,” says Kathie Flood, Managing Director and CEO of Cascade Game Foundry. “Virtual-reality technology has enabled us to give people a powerful, realistic, hands-on experience of being in the ocean. They leave the virtual water inspired to learn more and to protect the ocean, acting on Dr. Earle’s mission.”

CGF will donate all the proceeds from sales of 'Dive with Sylvia VR' to Mission Blue. Founded by Dr. Earle, Mission Blue is a non-profit organization that creates public awareness about critical ocean issues and inspires support for organizations, projects and scientific expeditions that make a positive difference for the ocean. (Belize is in the Mesoamerican Reef, one of Mission Blue’s Hope Spots, special places around the world that are critical to the health of the ocean.)

In addition to working closely with Dr. Earle, CGF works with the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) and over 20 diving equipment manufacturers, including SCUBAPRO®, Oceanic, and Body Glove, to ensure the integrity of ‘Dive with Sylvia VR’ and Infinite Scuba while raising awareness of critical ocean and marine life issues.

Infinite Scuba was a runner-up in the Intel Buzz Workshop in June 2016, a finalist in Game Connection America’s Selected Projects 2014 competition, a finalist in the 2013 Seattle Independent Game Competition, and the winner of the Best in DEMA Show 2012 award. Cascade Game Foundry is a 2013 Graduate of the Washington Interactive Network's REACTOR Accelerator.

For more information about 'Dive with Sylvia VR', please visit:
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1058884440821872/

For more information about Mission Blue, please visit:
https://www.mission-blue.org

For more information about Infinite Scuba, please visit:
https://www.infinitescuba.com

About Cascade Game Foundry
Cascade Game Foundry SPC (CGF™) is an independent Seattle-based development studio composed of simulation experts with a passion for helping people learn about and explore the world from home. Creators of the award-winning Infinite Scuba®. Partners include Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue, Oceanic Society, DEMA, and over 20 diving equipment manufacturers.

SPC is 'Social Purpose Corporation', the Washington state version of 'B' corporation. CGF’s social goals are environmental education and the promotion of STEM skills. CGF donates $1 of each Infinite Scuba sold to Mission Blue and provides the game free to teachers and schools.

For more information about Cascade Game Foundry SPC, please visit http://www.cascadegamefoundry.com Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Webasto Appoints Head of North American Electric Vehicle Charging Business

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Webasto is the first to offer a charging solution with a professional, nationwide installation and service network

Fenton, MI (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a global tier-one automotive and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, expands on its automotive leadership position by entering into the North American electric vehicle (EV) charging business. The EV charging products are being presented for the first time in North America at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fortifying its commitment to participate in the electric vehicle market, Webasto has appointed Mr. John Thomas as Head of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions North America. Thomas' focus will be to provide one of the most comprehensive electric vehicle charging approaches, as Webasto is one of the only suppliers to offer a true OEM end-to-end charging solution backed by many years of experience in the automotive industry.

Prior to this new assignment, Thomas held various other positions at Webasto including over 25 years of OEM business execution and leadership, as well as many years of aftermarket expertise. “We are excited to strengthen our business within the new automotive mobility and are proud to have John leading the charge,” said Fabian Bez, Chairman of the Management Board Webasto Thermo & Comfort. “He knows the North American market and the customer base very well.”

In North America, the business unit Webasto Thermo & Comfort will focus on the deployment of its charging solutions together with global vehicle OEMs. The Webasto EV charging business includes: customization of hardware and software, connectivity, professional installation and back end user interface technology. Webasto has been a trusted, quality-driven automotive supplier since the 1930s. For more information on Webasto electric vehicle charging stations, please visit http://www.Webasto-Charging.com/us

About Webasto:
The Webasto Group is a global innovative systems partner to almost all automobile manufacturers, and is among the top 100 suppliers in this industry sector. In its core business areas, the company develops and produces sunroofs, panorama roofs and convertible roofs as well as thermo systems for all drive types. In addition, with battery systems and charging solutions, Webasto is building up a product portfolio for electromobility. In 2016, the Webasto Group generated sales of 3.2 billion euros and has more than 12,000 employees at more than 50 locations (with over 30 of these being manufacturing plants). The headquarters of the company, founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf, near Munich (Germany). For more information please visit http://www.webasto-group.com

Media Contact:
Webasto Group    
Petra Diederichs
Vice President Corporate Communications    
Telephone: +49 89 8 57 94-670
E-Mail: petra.diederichs(at)webasto.com

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc.
Josh Lupu
Director of Marketing
Telephone: +01 810-593-6060
E-Mail: Josh.Lupu(at)webasto.com Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Latest Dnote®-Enabled Headset from Audio-Technica Launched at CES 2018

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The ATH-DSR5BT incorporates built-in Virtual Coil® signal processing to extend the dynamic range and improve audio performance, in addition to employing the latest Dnote® D/D converter IC (the AT1962).

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

Trigence Semiconductor Inc. today announced the launch of its fourth Dnote® Digital-to-Digital (D/D) based audio solution (AT1962) jointly developed with Audio-Technica. Audio-Technica will also be simultaneously announce the release of their latest Bluetooth Headphone ─the ATH-DSR5BT* based on Trigence Semiconductor’s market-leading and proprietary Dnote® multi-bit, audio processing technology. Following the earlier release of Audio Technica’s award winning and highly acclaimed ATH-DSR9BT & ATH-DSR7BT headphone models, the ATH-DSR5BT represents Audio-Technica’s 4th D/D model , Dnote®-based solution. The ATH-DSR5BT incorporates built-in Virtual Coil® signal processing* to extend the dynamic range and improve audio performance, in addition to employing the latest Dnote® D/D converter IC* (the AT1962). Due to its superior resolution, the AT1962 enable the ATDSR5-BT to reproduce astonishingly clear sound.

Dnote® utilizes unique and distinctive processing technique to deliver superior audio quality. Dnote's all-in-one fully-digital transmission technology delivers and experience true to the original audio recording. It does this without introducing distortion and also significantly reduces power consumption to extend playback time. The True Motion Drivers incorporated in the DSR5-BT feature specially designed diaphragms and lightweight, bobbin-wound voice coils to deliver impressive, nuanced, high-resolution sound reproduction.

"We are very grateful to Audio-Technica for their continued commitment to Dnote®. The ATH-DSR5-BT is s superb product, and it launch further expands the use of Dnote® in the headset space," said Pete Birch, CEO of Trigence. "In the foreseeable future, we are anticipate many more manufacturers offering similar Dnote-based features to their customers and providing superlative audio enjoyment."

To experience the Pure Digital Drive Dnote® sound, visit Audio-Technica (LVCC, South Hall 1 - 20854) or the Trigence Semiconductor private suite (suite E59, The Mirage Hotel). To request a private meeting with Trigence, please contact: contact(at)trigence(dot)com.

About Trigence
Trigence Semiconductor, Inc. is a pioneering audio IC design and solution provider, offering revolutionary ‘pure digital’ audio products for the consumer and IT markets. Founded in 2006 as a spin-off from Hosei University and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Trigence received its first investment in 2012 from Intel Capital based on the potential for its unique Dnote® audio technology to transform the PC audio market. Other subsequent investors include NEG (Nittoku Engineering Group) and TDK Corporation.
Website: http://www.trigence.com· The release date of ATH-DSR5BT in Japan is not fixed yet.
· Dnote® and Virtual Coil® is a trademark of Trigence Semiconductor in the United States and other countries.
· D / D converter IC jointly developed by Trigence Semiconductor and Audio-Technica. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

A Group of Five Enterprises from Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Appear at the International Consumer Electronics Show in the USA

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A Group of Five Enterprises from Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Appear at the International Consumer Electronics Show in the USA CHENGDU, China, Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 9, the 51st International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") opened in Las Vegas. There were eight enterprises under the new economic system from Chengdu for the exhibition of this year's CES, five of which come from Chengdu Tianfu Software Park.

The five enterprises from Tianfu Software Park formed a group for the exhibition, including XGIMI, IDEALSEE, Codoon, Rotex and Garmin.

*The Online Sales Champion of the Non-Screen TV Wins Three CES Innovation Awards*

XGIMI first proposed the product concept of "the Non-Screen TV", with the online gross sales of over RMB 200 million on November 11, 2017. As it was the fourth time to win the sales champion award, its market position and recognition is well noted. This year, XGIMI has exhibited ten products at the CES.

Moreover, according to the list of CES award-winning products in 2018 issued by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), two XGIMI's products won the Innovation Awards. The A1 Pro was selected as a CES 2018 Innovation Awards HONOREE in the Home Audio/Video Components and Accessories product category, and the CC Aurora was selected as a CES 2018 Innovation Awards HONOREE in the Portable Media Players and Accessories product category. In addition, the Lightank business intelligence projection W100 under XGIMI's sub-brand  was selected as a CES 2018 Innovation Awards HONOREE in the Computer Hardware and Components product category.

The CC Aurora can with only one white wall, provide a big screen with a width of over three meters. Using 350 ANSI lumens, the square pixel architecture, and pictures adjusted by masters exceeding 40% of the similar-type products, making the image look like the original. Supported by the JBL speaker, the CC Aurora can become a high-quality intelligent speaker with its sliding closure closed, and can play both the online music and downloaded and collected music via Bluetooth.

*Using Two Panoramic Cameras Simultaneously Makes PS after the Aerial Photography Fade into History*

This year, IDEALOEYE and IDEALENS, two brands with a higher profile currently in China's VR industry, on behalf of IDEALSEE, went on an "expedition" at CES.

IDEALENS devotes itself to the R&D and production of VR techniques and equipment, and has over 180 authorized patents. At CES this year, IDEALENS, with its new VR all-in-one machines - K3-E and K3-P, made its global debut. The K3-E, designed for the VR educational scene, with a brand-new hand gesture recognition technology, is free from handles and base stations, giving users a chance to explore a virtual world in the most natural way. The K3-P is a high-end product of the IDEALENS K3 series, with a 4K screen and Samsung's Exynos 8895 chip. With a strong performance, it can run smoothly, giving users an unprecedented experience of clarity.

IDEALOEYE focuses on R&D and production of technologies and equipment for panoramic cameras. Its 21-lens professional-class product - IDEALOEYE P21 participated in the VR shooting in the Spring Festival Gala 2017. However, the new product-IDEALOEYE C4 making its debut at CES, is a four-lens professional-class panoramic camera. Comparatively speaking, the C4, with a height of only 12cm, and a weight of about 883g, is more portable. The oversized SONY sensor (1/1.8"), with the single pixel size of 2.4μm, is twice as large as the ordinary sensor of the mobile and camera, covering a larger sensing area, and combined with a fisheye lens and a super large aperture of F/2.0, it can capture beautiful low-light images. It can be controlled remotely through an app, to realize the parameter adjustment and monitoring during the recording, so as to get rid of the uncertainty caused by blind shooting. As for the problems of defects in the ground or the sky caused by shooting at a blind angle, IDEALOEYE adopts a customized software and hardware solution. It uses two panoramic cameras simultaneously, dispensing with "stitching the ground and the sky" become history.

The relevant person in charge of IDEALSEE expressed that currently the company is breaking through VR's entertaining property, to discover the potential of the VR in the educational market. "We hope to find a partner in the industry at CES, and show the VR equipment and first-class standards in China."

*The Top Ten Internet Brands in Chengdu Expand Overseas Markets through CES*

Codoon, a network sports brand, has just won the title of the "Top Ten Internet Brands in Chengdu" again. It aims to further expand its market layout and international popularity via this year's CES, focusing on promoting its overseas app - "Runtopia", as well as such products as the smart running shoes 2.0 (overseas version), the smart walking shoes, the smart sports bra and the smart Bluetooth headset. According to its introduction, currently Runtopia has about 2 million overseas users. The smart running shoes 2.0 (overseas version), compared with the domestic version, are adjusted to a certain extent according to research results, such as the wearing habits and color preference of overseas users. "It is hoped that the exhibition at CES can help Codoon promote its own brand, to occupy a certain share in the international smart shoes and clothing market, and show the world the concept of safe sports."

*About Chengdu Tianfu Software Park:*

As one of the first-batch national software industrial bases, the state-level science and technology enterprise incubator, and the state-level makerspace and the demonstration base of national innovative talent training, Chengdu Tianfu Software Park is situated in the south of the High-tech Zone and the core area of Sichuan Pilot Free Trade Zone. The Park and its periphery of an area of 10 square kilometers are planned as the international demonstration base of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Tianfu Software Park is invested, developed and constructed by the Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group, with a planned construction area of 3.7 million square meters, 1.5 million square meters of which has been completed and is the Park's core area of operation management. Since officially putting into operation in 2005, the Park has attracted more than 600 well-known domestic and foreign enterprises to settle down, including IBM, SAP, EMC, Philips, Maersk, Siemens, Ericsson, Dell, Wipro, DHL, PricewaterhouseCoopers, NCS, Garmin, Alibaba, Tencent and Manulife Financial, among which 34 Fortune Global 500 enterprises are located in the Park. With a staff of more than 60,000, various industrial clusters have been formed in the Park, including Software R&D, communication technology, IC design, mobile Internet, digital entertainment, technology finance and shared service center, covering such popular industries as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, Internet of things, blockchain and VR/AR.

In March 2017, according to the 2016 evaluation results of regional brands announced by the China Quality Certification Center, Chengdu Tianfu Software Park's brand value has achieved RMB 41,562 million. In July 2015, Tianfu Software Park won the "Third Prize of China Backbone Software Parks", according to the relevant report issued by the Topic Group of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Park has become a famous domestic innovative landmark and the preferred place for the well-known software and information technology service enterprises at home and abroad to execute strategic layout in China. Tianfu Software Park. Lab - a new type of mobile Internet-based incubator as part of the portfolio of Tianfu Software Park, was awarded the title of "National Makerspace" by the Ministry of Science and Technology. As one of the leading experts in startup incubation in Chengdu, it has been one of the most dynamic and important carriers and platforms for innovation and entrepreneurship in China's mobile Internet field.

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Genovation’s 800-horsepower Corvette EV debuts at 2018 CES

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Genovation’s 800-horsepower Corvette EV debuts at 2018 CES Genovation, an engineering skunkworks based in Rockville, Maryland, has finally shown us its Corvette-based electric sports car. The company made the debut this week at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Called the Genovation Extreme Electric (GXE), the car in prototype form hit a top speed of 209 mph during testing early last year... Reported by MotorAuthority 1 hour ago.

H&D Wireless Announces the Release of the Latest Addition to the Accelerate© Connectivity Module Family at CES, Las Vegas

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STOCKHOLM, January 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- H&D Wireless, Swedish leading provider of IoT connectivity and IoT Cloud and RTLS platform solutions, announces the release of SPB228 WLAN and Bluetooth... Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 22 minutes ago.

Tax collections for Raiders’ stadium down after shooting

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The decline in tourists that Las Vegas experienced after the mass shooting three months ago affected the tax collections meant to pay for a portion of the new Raiders stadium in Sin City. Figures released Thursday by the Las Vegas Stadium Authority show tax collections came in about 3 percent and […] Reported by Seattle Times 9 hours ago.

Tax collections for Raiders' stadium down after shooting

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The decline in tourists that Las Vegas experienced after the mass shooting three months ago affected the tax collections meant to pay for a portion of the new Raiders stadium in Sin City

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 10 hours ago.

Your Robot Pal Is On Its Way

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Dozens of robots were at the CES 2018 tech show in Las Vegas, some with legs and some on wheels, raising a pivotal question: Who would you rather have cooking your dinner, R2-D2, or C-3PO? Reported by Wall Street Journal 6 hours ago.

9 Takeaways From CES 2018, From Robots to “The Blackout”

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Three days in Las Vegas will have anyone aging like a president by the time they leave — especially when you’re schlepping past thousands of electronic booths in a convention center for CES 2018. But it had to be done, with more than 4,000 exhibitors landing in the desert from across the world to show off the latest gadgets and breakthroughs in the tech world.

Here’s a rundown of the nine things that stood out at the world’s biggest tech convention.

*The Blackout*

This had to come first. Even one year from now, many of the hyped products on display will be technologically obsolete; but “The Blackout,” on the other hand, will be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of CES 2018. Thousands of companies — including Samsung, Intel, and Sony — were left in the dark for more than an hour at the sprawling Las Vegas Convention Center on Wednesday morning.

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How do you lose electricity at the biggest electronics show in the world?

The Consumer Technology Association, which puts on the convention, pointed to “condensation from heavy rainfall” as the culprit. Yep, that’s just rain to everyone else in the country. CES handlers wiped the egg off their faces almost instantaneously, however.

“Besides the blackout, which was out of our control, I think the convention is going well,” one CES promoter said Wednesday evening at The Bellagio.  

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The comment had shades of “other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?”

*Facebook is heading to China*

Well, not the social network itself, which is still banned by China’s strict internet laws. But Oculus — Facebook’s virtual reality company — announced a partnership with Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi on Monday. The companies will team up to bring Facebook’s first VR headset to China. No price or time frame for its launch was mentioned, per usual for CES launches. But Facebook investors had to be slapping high fives with the company weaving behind China’s “great firewall.”

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*Sports won’t be getting cheaper for TV*

Hulu CEO Randy Freer said during a keynote conversation at the Aria on Wednesday that he doesn’t see the competition for sports rights slowing down anytime soon.

“I don’t believe the value of sports rights will go down,” said Freer. “When you think there is a bubble, there is always someone else to buy.”

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As TV scrambles to counteract cord-cutting, networks are paying a premium for live sports. Disney is paying more than $2.6 billion per year through the mid-2020s to keep the NBA on ESPN and ABC; Fox, NBC, and CBS are all paying more than $1 billion per year to broadcast their share of NFL action, while ESPN is paying $2 billion for Monday Night Football.

With the FANG companies — Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google — all circling pro sports as their current deals inch towards the finish line, the bidding could get even more crowded. Amazon — which paid $50 million to stream 10 Thursday NFL games this season — and Facebook, which has a deal to stream Major League Baseball games, are already dipping their toes in the water.

*“The Wall”*

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I still can’t get over how damn big Samsung’s “The Wall” television is — and I don’t even care about TV! The appropriately named 146-inch screen features a MicroLED display — something Samsung boasts is a significant leap forward from the standard LED screens on most new TVs. No release date or price was attached, but it’s expected to come out later in 2018.

Samsung’s “The Wall”

*Smart mirrors will grade your face problems *

Looking for a mirror to pinpoint your imperfections right when you wake up? Powered by Amazon’s Alexa, HiMirror displayed the latest edition of its smart mirror at CES 2018; it’ll spot and score your wrinkles, dark spots, and clogged pores — if you were having a problem doing it yourself.

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Working with Amazon-Alexa, the HiMirror is the world's first voice-interactive smart mirror that critiques your face, offering in-depth, personalized skincare analysis based on the evolving condition of the skin, local weather conditions and more. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/KnyzkEFuf5

— Thomas Frey (@ThomasFrey) January 9, 2018



*Tech parties *

When you’re about to go public, like Spotify, why not throw a party at Hakkasan and bring out Wiz Khalifa? Between the fancy rooftop cocktail hours and reserved nightclubs, CES seemed like a tech battleground for not only the best products, but the best parties. If you’re looking to rage with a bunch of guys dressed like Hank Scorpio (sports coat and jeans), CES is the place for you. Also, some of these parties have Moet vending machines.

Vegas has it all, including champagne vending machines

*Robots might be a thing, finally*

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Going back to the weird electronic housekeeper in “Rocky IV,” doesn’t it seem like we’ve been teased with robots being the “next big thing” in tech for more than 30 years now? Well, we might be finally reaching that point, at long last. China’s Avatarmind showed off iPal, its three-foot tall robot for kids. The bot — which will tell kids bedtime stories, play games, and “safely” connect to the internet, according to a company spokesperson — will come out later this year in the U.S. and run about $1,500.

Aibo, Sony’s robo-dog, also turned heads at the convention, letting visitors pet its sleek head. The updated electro-mutt, which first launched in the ’90s, goes on sale for about $1,700 next week in Japan, but the company didn’t give a timeline for other markets.

Aibo, Sony’s robotic dog

*Crytocurrency isn’t going away*

Easily one of the most talked about topics at CES was bitcoin and the hundreds of other cryptocurrencies skyrocketing in value. Several investment bankers, in town to throw money at tech companies, told TheWrap this isn’t Beanie Babies 2.0: cryptos like bitcoin and ether, fueled by millennials and Gen Z’ers, are here to stay.

*AR > VR, for now*

CES confirmed what TheWrap has been arguing for months: augmented reality has the upper hand on virtual reality — at least for now. Functionality, minus the clunky headwear that comes with VR, gives AR the upper hand. As Pandora SVP Susan Panico put it on Thursday, VR needs to become “untethered” and more “natural” to gain widespread adoption. Plus, no one likes their hair getting messed up with a VR headset.

Still, there are plenty of kinks to work out for AR, too. Engadget noted Rokid’s upcoming AR glasses are “janky as hell.” But its Terminator-esque ability to overlay someone’s personal data — their Facebook profile, or contact info — just by looking at them, hints at a future where AR seamlessly integrates into our day-to-day interactions.

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Engadget Unveils the Official 2018 Best of CES Award Winners

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As International CES® 2018 comes to a close tomorrow, editors at leading technology and culture publication, Engadget, present this year's official "Best of CES" award winners. From next-generation virtual reality devices to autonomous cars and smart cities, Engadget's editors applied their extensive knowledge of the tech industry to scouring the show floor for the very best of the best at CES, choosing a winner in each of the 17 highly competitive categories based on level of innovation, design, market appeal and functionality. Rounding out the editors’ selections is The People's Choice Award, honoring the products that won over the most hearts and minds at CES 2018.Along with widespread coverage and exposure across Engadget's networks, winners were awarded a trophy on the Engadget stage during the closing ceremonies, which were broadcast live on the Engadget.com homepage, Engadget’s YouTube channel, Facebook and Twitch.

“Every year thousands of companies show up in Vegas to debut what they hope will be the next big thing in consumer technology and Engadget is there to find the real gems,” said Christopher Trout, Editor-in-Chief of Engadget. “In the five years that we've produced the official Best of CES Awards, we've seen some truly exceptional, sometimes incredibly bizarre products and 2018 is no exception. We're thrilled to crown the best of the best again this year.”

Winners of the International CES® 2018 "Best of CES" awards include:

· Best Startup: Black Box VR
· Best Accessibility Technology: Xenoma e-skin pajamas
· Best Digital Health and Fitness Product: L’Oreal UV Sense
· Best Wearable: L’Oreal UV Sense
· Best Transportation Technology: Toyota e-Palette
· Best Home Theater Product: Optoma 4K projector with Alexa
· Best (Connected) Home Product: Lenovo Smart Display
· Best Innovation (Disruptive Tech): Toyota e-Palette
· Best Phone or Mobile Device: Lenovo Miix 630
· Best TV Product: LG 2018 C-Series OLED
· Best Gaming Product: HTC Vive Pro
· Best Unexpected Product: My Special Aflac Duck
· Best Sports Tech: Prevent Biometrics HEad Impact Monitor System (HIMS)
· Best PC or Tablet: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
· Best Robot or Drone: Sony Aibo
· Best Vision of the Future (Smart City): Wi-Fiber Intelli-Platform
· Best of the Best Award: Toyota e-Palette
· People’s Choice Award: Dell X Nikki Reed Circular Collection Jewelry

The Best of CES Awards Program started over a decade ago to celebrate the innovation and noteworthy products on display at the International CES each year. Engadget returns for its fourth year adjudicating the official Awards in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association. CES® is a registered trademark of the CTA.

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Engadget was founded in 2004 as a devoted, real-time source for tech news. Now in its second decade as a leading technology and culture publication, Engadget's web, mobile, and Flipboard presence has grown to reach over 24 million unique readers per month. Engadget is also the official partner of the Best of CES Awards and has been the Official Online News Source for the world's largest tradeshow for consumer electronics since 2009. Find Engadget online at www.engadget.com and its apps in the iTunes and Google Play stores.

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Beyond the car: how tech firms are exploring the future of transport

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Beyond the car: how tech firms are exploring the future of transport Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 12, 2018

Carless commuting is cruising in the fast lane at the Consumer Electronics Show, with companies showing off electric bicycles, scooters, skateboards and more aimed at making the internal combustion engine a thing of the past. As the ranks of people around the world living in cities has grown, so too has the cost of car ownership as well as traffic congestion. Nowhere was this more appare Reported by Energy Daily 2 hours ago.

Gyrfalcon's Low-Power Multi-Chip Board Amazes CES 2018

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Gyrfalcon's Low-Power Multi-Chip Board Amazes CES 2018 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Have you ever seen a chip that's smaller than your fingertip yet with a remarkable energy efficiency? The Silicon Valley rising AI startup Gyrfalcon Technology Inc. (GTI) is ready to exceed the mainstream chip companies with its newly-launched multi-chip board that amazed CES 2018. GTI’s Lightspeeur® 2801S was taped out successfully in September 2017. With an ultra-high-performance energy efficiency rated 9.3Tops/Watt, the chip is proven to be the world's smallest in Reported by Business Wire 8 hours ago.

Honor Delivers The Future Of Mobile Technology With The AI-Powered Honor View10

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Honor 7X Red with Honor-Monster AM15LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 12, 2018 - (ACN Newswire) - Honor, a leading smartphone e-brand, announced on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), that the AI-powered Honor View10 will go on sale in overseas markets from January 8th, 2018 and released a limited edition Honor 7X Red. This follows the successful launch of the Honor 7X and Honor View10 in London last month.

In 2017, Honor was the number one smartphone e-brand in China by sales[1], and its sales grew significantly on Black Friday in the United States and Europe.

"As a leading e-brand, Honor aims to become the most loved smartphone brand for people young and the young at heart," said Mr. George Zhao, President of Honor. "With a unique Internet-powered business model, unrivalled product and unbeatable value, we are taking our successful business model from China to the global market. Our aim is to become a top-five smartphone brand by 2020."

As part of the strategy to bring a better experience to users, Honor works with partners such as Microsoft, Monster and Snapchat to optimize applications and services for its smartphones.

Honor View10: Revolutionary AI and ultimate performance appeal to consumers worldwide

As part of a drive to make AI technology accessible to consumers worldwide, Honor is among the first to power a smartphone with a Neural-Network Processing Unit (NPU) to deliver AI features and performance that far surpasses any CPU/GPU powered architecture. Integrating with the dedicated NPU, Kirin 970 chipset enables Honor View10 to deliver up to 25 times better performance and 50 times greater efficiency.

For the Honor View10, Honor worked closely with Microsoft to optimize Microsoft Translator. The AI Accelerated Translator software in Honor View10 delivers instantaneous translation without the need for an internet connection. The new Kirin 970's powerful NPU makes the translation 500 percent faster than other smartphones running the same app.

Mr. Xuedong Huang, Microsoft Technical Fellow in AI and Research said, "Microsoft is thrilled to be collaborating with Honor to bring the benefits of AI, through Microsoft Translator, to more users through the Honor View10. Together, we will continue to work towards building a more integrated and connected world."

During China's "Double 12" Shopping Festival after its launch in China for a week, the Honor View10 became the top selling smartphone product priced over RMB 3,000 (US$ 460). Consumers in India and Western Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain) can purchase Honor View10 starting from January 8th online at: http://www.hihonor.com/global/products/mobile-phones/honorview10/index.html. The new smartphone will also be available in Malaysia and Russia later this month.

Honor 7X: Unmatched price-performance makes it the ideal gift for the loved one

As the first smartphone to feature the Honor FullView Display, the Honor 7X 18:9 screen delivers an impressive visual experience, especially to the gamers in the midst of the action. The smartphone also doubles the efficiency and fun with its Screen Split function. The dual-lens 16MP + 2MP rear camera with large aperture (F/0.95 - F/16) and Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) ensures professional photo quality and a professional shooting experience. Users in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and India have given the Honor 7X a 4.2+ star review on Amazon.com since its global launch in London on December 5th, 2017.

In addition to black, blue and gold phones, a new limited edition Honor 7X Red of 20,000 units will be available for Valentine's Day in the United States, Russia, India and Western Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain). Honor 7X Red can be ordered soon at the Honor online store: http://www.hihonor.com/global/products/mobile-phones/honor7x/index.html

Honor is partnering with Monster, one of the world's largest headphone manufacturers, to give the first 100 purchasers of Honor 7X Red in each country/region the red co-branded Honor-Monster AM15 headphones as a special gift. In addition, from this year, Honor is bringing the partnership with Monster to a new strategic level. More details will be announced later.

[1] Data from Sino

About Honor

Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.

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Walter Lee
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Explainer: How chip flaws Spectre, Meltdown work and what's next

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LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Smartphones, PCs and servers across the world have received software updates in recent days to plug security gaps on computer chips that cyber security researchers have described as the most serious threat in years. Reported by Reuters India 6 hours ago.
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