Kyt Dotson, Author at SiliconANGLE

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Illinois looks to blockchain to streamline the birth certificate process

By Kyt Dotson Sep 1, 2017

One important function of any government is keeping track of citizens, specifically making certain people can prove they are whom they say they are. Eyeing a new solution for this, the Illinois Blockchain Initiative,…

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Marine Transport completes blockchain pilot to enhance shipping industry cybersecurity

By Kyt Dotson Aug 30, 2017

Major shipping industry logistics company Marine Transport International USA LLC announced today the successful completion of its blockchain pilot program using its distributed ledger technology called Container Streams to enhance security and reduce costs.…

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In a challenge to Apple, Google brings augmented reality to Android with ARCore

By Kyt Dotson Aug 29, 2017

Developers hoping to try out augmented reality on Android devices just had their wish granted by Google Inc. Today the technology giant announced the preview release of ARCore, a software development kit for Android…

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Blockchain startup Bluzelle grabs $1.5 million to build distributed storage platform

By Kyt Dotson Aug 28, 2017

Blockchain middleware startup Bluzelle Networks Inc. today announced it has raised $1.5 million in an early-stage funding to develop the company’s distributed ledger storage platform. Bluzelle builds middleware applications for the enterprise using blockchain…

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BLOCKv’s blockchain development platform aims to free digital goods from ‘walled gardens’

By Kyt Dotson Aug 24, 2017

Switzerland-based BLOCKv today announced the launch of its blockchain-based development platform designed to help create tradable virtual goods such as digital tickets, coupons and items in online games. Demand for virtual goods is rising rapidly, driven…

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Blockchain firm ShoCard raises $4M for enterprise identity management

By Kyt Dotson Aug 23, 2017

The blockchain identity management company ShoCard Inc. announced Tuesday that it has raised $4 million in funding to roll out an enterprise version of its technology called ShoBadge. The California-based distributed-ledger company started its foray…

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IBM’s new global blockchain gathers major retailers and distributors to improve food safety

By Kyt Dotson Aug 22, 2017

A large group of leading retailers and food companies today announced a collaboration with IBM Corp. to use the power of blockchain technology to strengthen consumer confidence in the global food system. The consortium…

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HTC Vive unveils $599 price to make VR more accessible

By Kyt Dotson Aug 21, 2017

Starting today, the price of the high-end PC-based consumer HTC Vive virtual reality headset will drop by $200 to $599 and it will remain there for the foreseeable future. “Our goal at Vive has…

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Immersv raises $10.5M to bring mobile virtual reality marketing to the masses

By Kyt Dotson Aug 18, 2017

California-based virtual reality and 360-degree video interactive advertising platform Immersv Inc. is the latest VR company to attract investor attention, announcing a $10.5 million funding round today. The Series A financing round was led…

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Bitcoin wallet Blockchain.info adds Ethereum support

By Kyt Dotson Aug 17, 2017

The popular Bitcoin digital wallet Blockchain.info is opening its doors to a new digital currency today: Ethereum. According to the company’s blog, nothing will change for existing bitcoin users. People will simply be able…

Kyt Dotson

Illinois looks to blockchain to streamline the birth certificate process

Marine Transport completes blockchain pilot to enhance shipping industry cybersecurity

In a challenge to Apple, Google brings augmented reality to Android with ARCore

BLOCKv’s blockchain development platform aims to free digital goods from ‘walled gardens’

Blockchain firm ShoCard raises $4M for enterprise identity management

IBM’s new global blockchain gathers major retailers and distributors to improve food safety

HTC Vive unveils $599 price to make VR more accessible

Immersv raises $10.5M to bring mobile virtual reality marketing to the masses

Bitcoin wallet Blockchain.info adds Ethereum support

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