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An Opportunity to Better Understand the Network #CNV2016
One of the major benefits of virtualization is that it allows operators to decrease the time of product launch and improve quality through better testing prior to launch. An example of this was the announcement this week by Calix (a Viodi video production client) of its AXOS Sandbox, which virtualizes the traditional lab environment onto…
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New Mobility Directions & Models at #CES2017
Vehicles are increasingly becoming consumer electronic items, as evidenced by the number of companies and booths at International CES 2017 that were dedicated to creating the next great ride. The embedded electronics allow even the most utilitarian vehicle to become an extension of its rider. Of course, there was the 21st century version of the…
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Crowd Source Announcing #CES2017
Producing high-quality video of high school sporting events has become easier and more widespread, thanks to the continued drop in prices for low-cost, high-quality camcorders. Generating “color” commentary is challenging because of the cost of audio mixing gear and finding talent. Debuting at CES2017, Spalk has a solution for anyone want to add commentary to…
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Passively Battling WiFi Interference #CES2016
A passive way to improve WiFi using a specially made plate that reflects interfering signals (e.g. from neighboring apartments) and strengthens the desired router’s signal is what INFLUX demonstrated at International CES 2016. This $59 device could be a good way for service providers to improve a customer’s WiFi, particularly in apartments and dense areas,…
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Mother Knows Best – IoT Adapting to One’s Lifestyle #CES2016
Smart tags that attach to and turn everyday items, such as pill bottles, water bottles, remote controls and even bedspreads, into smart devices. The Sen.se mother hub connects to these tags and provides a way for caretakers to monitor and provide feedback to the elderly, detect whether intruders are in the house or even measure…
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The Connected Shower #CES2016
Inspired by his four daughters’ excessive use of the shower, a father sought a way to reduce his family’s water consumption. Gabriel Della-Molina explains how the Hydrao shower head communicates water usage based on the color of its integrated LEDs. Powered via water flow, this unique IoT device also transmits its sensor information to an accompanying…