Ossia launches Cota Universal Adapter for wireless power

Ossia has introduced the Cota Universal Adapter, a device that can power any rechargeable electronic device through its power USB-C port and receive power wirelessly via a Cota Hub. The adapter allows users to enjoy the benefits of wireless power for all their USB devices, without the need for any modifications.

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CommScope shows augmented reality with intelligence to help customers solve real-world problems

Can superhuman vision help make someone a better IT manager? Can X-ray eyes improve the way you administer your cabling infrastructure? CommScope says the answer is a resounding “Yes!” and has demonstrated augmented reality (AR) capabilities with its imVision® automated infrastructure management solution so customers soon will “see” what’s going on in their local area

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Five consumer themes for 2018 and beyond

As more everyday objects in our lives become connected, our interactions with technology will continue to change drastically. However, the complexities of how to control these smart technologies is a different matter. With 5G, connectivity is set to become omnipresent.

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TiTAN AI Robot uses facial and speech recognition to read your emotions and make suitable recommendations

TiTAN AI Robot from TiTAN Platform™, a smart content and device company, not only responds to verbal requests (What’s the weather forecast? Did the Cubs win? Play Bob Dylan! Turn on the house lights!) but also gets visual (showing your calendar for the day, home security cameras, your BFF on a video call,

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5 cities leading the connected cars race

Autonomous vehicles are fast moving from a distant aspiration of the future to a reality of the present day, with more and more companies investing in the development of the self-driving cars.

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How are applications leading the connected technology revolution?

The world, today, is running with the power of smartphones and with mobile devices nudging towards the connected technology, the apps are becoming the main force behind the acceleration of connected technology.

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Moving the connected home beyond ‘because we can’

Question One: Did you know the smart home means that your fridge will be able to order milk? Question Two: Do you care?

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Power calculator helps IoT developers predict battery life and test the impact of different components

Premier Farnell has created an IoT Power Calculator that aims to help developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects to understand the expected battery life of their IoT devices. It also allows them to experiment with different components and software algorithms to determine their impact on battery life.

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Technology vs. Humanity

A review of the latest book by Gerd Leonhard, futurist, keynote speaker and author. I’ve been writing about technology for many, many years and along the way I’ve come to the conclusion that guru-type predictions tend to be pretentious and all too often they turn out to be wrong.

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Vodafone completes the world’s first trial of standardised NB-IoT on a live commercial network

Engineers from Vodafone and Huawei have completed the first over-the-air connection on a live network using standardised NB-IoT. The commercial trial took place in Madrid, Spain.

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Intel buying Movidius ‘to accelerate computer vision through RealSense’ for next gen computing

Combined with Intel’s existing assets, Movidius Technology – for new devices like drones, robots, virtual reality (VR) headsets and more. Intel expects it to position the company to lead in providing computer vision and deep learning solutions from the device to the cloud.

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Telco’s connected objects strategies: how to compete with OTT players

The connected object market today shows a real complementarity between the OTT and Telco players in terms of their current positionings, aligned with their core business. In the longer term, however, IDATE anticipates a fiercer competition, around the platforms and services which are set to be the next source of revenue.

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It’s an IoT World

The Internet of Things is connecting humanity to physical objects in ways we never imagined. It’s generating an endless stream of new data that is sparking revolutionary insights and game-changing value for customers. As companies explore opportunities in the rapidly evolving IoT, they need guidance to better understand their options, reduce risks and access resources

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Partner with the best in IoT, don’t go it alone

The IoT offers such a wealth of opportunity that you need the courage to work with others in order to move faster, argues one of the industry’s leading lights, Drew Johnson, vice president of engineering at California-based service provider Aeris. Report by Nick Booth, freelance IT & communications writer.

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Telenor Connexion’s IoT analytics and management is a work of ARTS

Telenor Connexion is making a major play in the Internet of Things data analytics market, with the launch of a platform that makes sure IoT networks do the things they are supposed to do, Antony Savvas finds out more.

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Delivering value and monetisation in an Internet of Things environment

The design of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are strongly context aware, service-oriented focused, and multidisciplinary.

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