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5 alternatives to Google Translate
Google may have a new spin on language translations, according to a report from The New York Times this week. A possible update to the Google Translate app could bring real-time translation capabilities, and more importantly a human-operated speech-to-text service. The update sounds similar to the translation capabilities Skype rolled out late last year. Real-time translation tools come in ...
Make way for smarter offices, cities, and ballparks
This week’s Smart City roundup features a partnership for smart offices, smarter cities and smarter ballparks. Robin partners with Konica Minolta Robin Powered, Inc., the company behind the smart office software Robin, has partnered with Konica Minolta, Inc., a Japanese technology company, along with Fundfire, Trani Capital, Ty Danco, Tony Kreisel, Matt Peters and ...
5 smart plugs under $100 for the retrofitted smart home
Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV delivered some exciting new products to help homeowners automate their abodes. Seeking mainstream appeal, many of these new solutions don’t require the purchase of new appliances, but instead provide a way to retrofit unconnected objects through smart plugs. At CES 2015, iDevices, LLC and iHome showcased ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Best debuts of #CES2015
This week’s Smart World Series features various connected devices that debuted at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, NV. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world. Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds up the top news trends regarding smart homes and cars, ...
Wearables beyond fitness trackers: Notable launches at #CES2015
Will Apple Inc. dominate this year’s wearable tech market? Or will something more exciting grab the spotlight? This week’s Consumer Electronics Show 2015 could offer some clues as to who will win in wearables, and if this growing market will extend beyond fitness trackers and health-related gadgets. Let’s check out what manufacturers have cooked up for wearable ...
Best new apps for Apple HomeKit at #CES2015
This week’s Smart Living features home automation solutions unveiled at CES 2015 that are compatible with Apple’s HomeKit.. iDevice’s Switch Switch is a HomeKit-enabled smartplug from iDevices LLC that allows users to remotely control appliances plugged into it, even if they are not at home using the iDevices Connected app. Because of the HomeKit ...
Holistic hubs address more smart home needs at #CES2015
Just as the world of smart home solutions was getting redundant, a fresh round of products is being unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, kicking off this week. As the smart home market continues to gain interest, automated solutions for the mainstream have taken center stage at CES this year. Here are just a ...
Chamber of Digital Commerce to plead the case for Bitcoin with US Treasury
The US Treasury Department has announced it’ll be holding roundtable discussions next week that aim to “share the Government perspective on issues pertaining to financial access for MSBs (money services businesses) and to hear from industry.” Representatives from the US Government, the regulatory community, banking and credit union sectors, and representatives of the MSB sector ...
The smartest cars we’ve ever seen: Connected car highlights of #CES2015
If you are attending this year’s Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas, NV, don’t expect to see car manufacturers revealing new models, as those are saved for car shows. What you can expect to see at the tradeshow is a prototype or even a demonstration of technologies that connects the car to the Internet. ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Luxury upgrades for chatty appliances
This week’s Smart World Series features the rise of the Internet of Everything, a new trend expected to take center stage this year; our Smart Living year-end roundup; wearable technologies that track fevers and poor posture; a new smart wallet; a smart craft beer maker; funding for a photo-taking drone, and more. . For those who ...