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| SSD to replace HDD on client applications |
1/12/2015 |
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A slew of solid state drives (SSDs) have been introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show, and they show two trends: smaller devices, and much lower prices.
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| Microsoft to work with manufacturers to develope IoT applications |
1/12/2015 |
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Manufacturers have access to new sophisticated tools that help organizations realize value from IoT across a range of industries. Microsoft aims to provide the cloud infrastructure, machine learning and advanced analytics for these new business models that we believe will take off in 2015.
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| Echostar security system bypasses monthly subscription fees |
1/12/2015 |
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After installation by the purchaser or with professional help, falls entirely under the homeowner's control. Its features include home-network links to security cameras, lights, locks, doors and windows, thermostats and various sensors.
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| NXP offers smart key chip for automobile |
1/9/2015 |
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Once the driver touches the door handle equipped with capacitive touch sensors, the car awakes and unlocks the door. Once inside a car, the driver simply pushes for ignition and liftoff.
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| HP selects i7 to drive its 3D printer |
1/9/2015 |
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The collaboration of HP and Intel will result in the integration of Intel's Core i7 processors within HP's upcoming HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer. The printer is based on HP Thermal Inkjet technology, a system which images surfaces areas for 3D printing processes at least 10 times faster than technology available to businesses today.
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| MEM sensors are behind most new IoT devices |
1/8/2015 |
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MEMS are in virtually every wearable computer and fitness gadget at CES, including a chest band from Wahoo Fitness that counts how many push-ups you've done, or the ShotTracker device that records how many shots a basketball player has attempted.
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| PC with new features are on the rebounce |
1/8/2015 |
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Manufacturers are crafting high-resolution, curved screens for desktops and other new features you can't get in a hand-held device, while trying new laptop designs that mimic the tablet's appeal.
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| GasBuddy's outlook on gasoline prices |
1/8/2015 |
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A GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. “I fully expect we’ll soon become complacent with those $2.99 prices once these sub-$2 prices stick around a bit longer.”
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| Microsoft/Nokia introduced $29 feature phone |
1/7/2015 |
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While it’s targeted at consumers in emerging markets, the Nokia 215 is also an interesting phone for folks who might be looking for a secondary device to travel with… or who just want something that can make calls and go more than two days without needing a recharge.
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| New WiFi chip to build 10-gigabit platform |
1/7/2015 |
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WiFi chipmakers, Celeno Communications and Quantenna Communications Inc. , both have big announcements at this year's CES show. Celeno is debuting its Quicksilver 802.ac Wave 2 4x4 product line, while Quantenna plans to demonstrate the 10-gigabit WiFi platform using the chip.
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| Qualcomm keynotes on connection strategy |
1/7/2015 |
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During its CES press conference today, Qualcomm, a semiconductor company, announced partnerships with Walgreens and Novartis to use its 2net wireless health platform.
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| Manufacturing stays strong into the new year |
1/6/2015 |
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The manufacturing sector expanded in December for the 19th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 67th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
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| NASA try to repair flash drive on Opportunity rover |
1/5/2015 |
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Technicians eventually localized issue to one of the banks of on-board flash memory that provide Opportunity with 2GB of storage. So NASA started to plan for a software patch that would deactivate that bank and allow the rover to function with the remaining six.
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| Taiwan government okay'd UMC plant in Mainland |
1/5/2015 |
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UMC, a leading contract chipmaker, said in October that it would build a foundry in the Chinese city of Xiamen in a three-way joint venture with the local government and Fujian Electronics & Information Group.
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| Bill to get more tax incenitives on EV cars |
1/5/2015 |
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"Since EVAP estimates that it would take about ten years to fully develop the local EV industry, it is asking that a nine-year exemption be given for VAT and excise tax,"
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| LG's 34" monitor goes curved screen |
1/2/2015 |
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The new monitor will enable fluid motion during fast gameplay scenes in games. It has an aspect ratio of 21:9, which is wider than the typical 16:9 monitors. It caters to gamers, digital imaging artists, and business professionals.
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