Kyt Dotson, Author at SiliconANGLE

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Unhappy holidays: Android ransomware strikes LG smart TV on Christmas *

By Kyt Dotson Dec 28, 2016

*Updated below. Christmas Day brought an unexpected and decidedly unwanted gift to the family of Kansas-based software developer Darren Cauthon: smart TV ransomware. According to Cauthon, he was visiting family when an older-model LG…

Emerging Tech

New life for old computers: Makers of Raspberry Pi release PC operating system

By Kyt Dotson Dec 22, 2016

Makers of the tiny Linux-based computer Raspberry Pi just released their own brand of operating system for the PC and Mac, potentially making older computers useful again. It’s based on PIXEL, a desktop environment…

Emerging Tech

Factom announces speedier, more secure version of its blockchain platform

By Kyt Dotson Dec 20, 2016

Blockchain platform Factom Foundation Inc., maintainer of the Factom blockchain network and protocol, today announced the second major revision to its software that will vastly speed up transactions and confirmations. The Factom Federation network represents…

Emerging Tech

Wyre uses blockchain to speed cross-border bank transfers

By Kyt Dotson Dec 16, 2016

San Francisco-based blockchain technology startup Wyre Inc. wants to use the distributed ledger technology to allow cross-border bank payments in as little as an hour. The San Francisco-based company announced the plans Thursday along with…

Emerging Tech

In first trial, Amazon delivers package by drone in England in 13 minutes

By Kyt Dotson Dec 14, 2016

Fulfilling a science fiction-like promise, Amazon.com Inc.’s drone division recently completed a delivery to a customer in Cambridge, England, within 13 minutes. The first delivery by a Amazon Prime Air drone (left) took place on Dec.…

Emerging Tech

IBM pushes to expand its blockchain ecosystem based on HyperLedger

By Kyt Dotson Dec 12, 2016

Hoping to transform how industries conduct business transactions, IBM Corp. has announced the development of a new ecosystem based on blockchain technology. To do this, the company will give developers, startups and enterprise participants…

Emerging Tech

Vesper raises $15M to bring always-on microphones to the Internet of Things

By Kyt Dotson Dec 9, 2016

Vesper Technologies, Inc. said today it has closed a $15 million Series A funding round to advance its tiny microphones for use in almost any device. The company builds extremely durable microphones that can run…

Emerging Tech

Major bitcoin wallet Circle backs out of currency buying and selling

By Kyt Dotson Dec 7, 2016

Circle Internet Financial Ltd., which maintains a bitcoin wallet and merchant services, said today it will cease allowing customers to buy and sell bitcoins. This change shows a shift in the company’s approach to the…

Emerging Tech

Industrial augmented reality firm Osterhout Design Group raises $58M

By Kyt Dotson Dec 2, 2016

Osterhout Design Group, a maker of powerful, augmented reality smart glasses (left) for industrial and enterprise use, this week announced it has closed a sizable $58 million round of funding. The company plans to…

Cloud

Companies step up migration to Amazon Web Services cloud

By Kyt Dotson Nov 30, 2016

The Amazon Web Services cloud is attracting more companies that want to move a lot of their computing tasks into the cloud, with small business accounting software company Xero Limited and shipping network company Matson…

Kyt Dotson

Unhappy holidays: Android ransomware strikes LG smart TV on Christmas *

New life for old computers: Makers of Raspberry Pi release PC operating system

Factom announces speedier, more secure version of its blockchain platform

Wyre uses blockchain to speed cross-border bank transfers

In first trial, Amazon delivers package by drone in England in 13 minutes

IBM pushes to expand its blockchain ecosystem based on HyperLedger

Vesper raises $15M to bring always-on microphones to the Internet of Things

Major bitcoin wallet Circle backs out of currency buying and selling

Industrial augmented reality firm Osterhout Design Group raises $58M

Companies step up migration to Amazon Web Services cloud

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