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Bitcoin hits 2018 Low, China Cracks Down on Crypto
Chinese regulators are targeting online platforms and apps devoted to trading cryptocurrencies, prompting a price drop. Home to the globe’s biggest Bitcoin miners, China’s recent regulation clampdowns have troubled many in the Bitcoin market. Authorities are closing down alternative venues to centralized market exchanges, which China banned last year. As the price bounces back slightly,…
Listen: John Ryan on Using Analytics to Improve Your Business
On this episode of our Software & Electronics Podcast, we get to speak with John Ryan from ORM Technologies. We discuss the importance (and often the invisibility) of medium-sized businesses in the United States, the drastically large improvements that come with properly using analytics in business, and the delicate balance of the need for…
NFL Sees Increase In Streaming Games
While there were concerns voiced during this season about the drop in television ratings for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football broadcast, part of the explanation just might be a simple technological change of scenery. The NFL moved its streaming of the Thursday night contests from Twitter to Amazon Prime this season. According to Amazon’s…
Pilots Fired For Fight That Left The Cockpit Empty
A pair of pilots for India’s Jet Airways have been terminated following a fight had mid-flight on New Year’s Day. After a scuffle, the cockpit was left empty while the instigator pursued his co-pilot into the galley. Reports from the airline show that the pair had had disagreements in the past, though now both have…
A 132-Screen Display Is Redefining Store Signage At A London Fashion Spot
In the heart of London, fashion retailer 18 Montrose has redefined in-store signage with a 132 screen display. Equipped for retail and events like fashion shows, musical performances, and product launches, the screens are transformative. Brand, purpose, and style are all just a program away. And with Dataton Watchout driving the show, there are seemingly…
Ice cliffs found Mars
Bands of ice have been spotted on steep Martian cliffs, exciting news for current geologists and future colonists. Ice on Mars is old news, but the exact depth and details about its makeup have been elusive. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spotted cliffs of ice, offering geologists a potential trove of information. Future human colonists…
The Impact Of Digital Signage On Brand Image
With the increasing presence of digital signage on retail shelves, companies are embracing a strong technological tool for brand expression. One of the major challenges to a successful deployment is utilizing hardware that is capable of presenting content in an eye-catching and dependable fashion. A poorly programmed or broken digital sign can create a…
Hargrove Inc. Acquired by PSAV
Hargrove Inc., an event company out of Lanham, MD known for Presidential inaugurations has been acquired by PSAV, who specializes in audio-visual and technology services. The company has about 1,500 venues across the globe, including resorts, convention centers, and hotels. Hargrove is the newest addition for PSAV, who last year also acquired two British companies:…
Google Pushes VR Further
Google is planning to launch standalone VR headsets that not only work without phones, but also promise more immersive experiences with its ‘Daydream’ platform. Google’s Daydream headset will come with a wireless controller for additional control in experiences, and for navigating the Daydream app ecosystem (which includes apps like YouTube VR and Google Street View)….
Moody Garden’s Latest Installation Project
Moody Gardens, a popular educational tourist destination in Galveston, Texas has brought a dynamic new display to the lobby of their Aquarium Pyramid. Exhibit designer, 1120 Exhibits, decided to change the projects plans and install a FLEXLite NXG LED video wall system from PixelFLEX. “We knew there would be an uncontrollable amount of natural…
Co-Founder of Uber plans to sell 29% of his stake
Former CEO of Uber, Travis Kalanick, aims to sell 29% of his stake in the industry disrupting ride-sharing app. Kalanick currently holds 10% of the company, and offered to sell up to half of his shares. The deal will net Kalanick around $1.4 billion in the sale to SoftBank Group Corp. and a group of…
Intel, AMD, and ARM processors all contain flaws vulnerable to hackers
Meltdown is a bug affecting Intel processors allowing hackers to steal passwords and access memory. Spectre, affecting AMD and ARM processors, allows hackers to access secured information. The problems surfaced in a report by Google’s Project Zero and a multi-agency team. Apple and Microsoft have patches prepped for desktops affected by Meltdown. Spectre remains a…
LISTEN: IoT Empowers Smart Homes & Safety
On this episode of our Industrial IoT podcast, we get to sit down with Stuart Sikes, from People Power Company. We discuss the accelerated growth of IoT on a general scale, the developments within the smart home space, and look ahead to possible areas where this technology could save lives on a daily basis….
LISTEN: Ethernet, and Securing the Internet of Things
This week on our Industrial IoT Podcast, we chat with Mike Derby, the founder of AvaLAN Wireless. We get Mike’s hot take on the of Internet of Things in industries and cross-industries, and AvaLAN’s role in this interconnectivity. We delve into new technology requirements in security and how data is coming across wireless connectivity…
LISTEN: Rigging Safety Becomes Huge Priority in A/V
On this weeks episode of our Pro A/V podcast we’re joined by Trey Merritt, Rigging Manager for Elite Multimedia, to discuss the difficult situation out of Brazil where a stage collapsed and took the life of a DJ on stage. As we look back on this tragedy, it should serve as a reminder to anybody…
Are You Ready to Use LED Video Walls as Wallpaper in the Future?
As stunning LED technology is repurposed for the consumer side and even the home, the question becomes: will an entire wall ever become a screen? After all, who wouldn’t want LED wallpaper? “If you have the money, you could do it today,” explains Jason Young, Senior Channel Technical Manager at Samsung. The problem…
Peter Thiel’s Massive Bet on Bitcoin
The investment fund of PayPal founder Peter Thiel reportedly invested up to $20 million into Bitcoin last year. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, has dominated headlines as major institutions join in the frenzy. Citing his longtime dream of having his own currency, Thiel referred to PayPal as a failed attempt at cryptocurrency. The 2016…
Are You Ready to Use LED Video Walls as Wallpaper in the Future?
As stunning LED technology is repurposed for the consumer side and even the home, the question becomes: will an entire wall ever become a screen? After all, who wouldn’t want LED wallpaper? “If you have the money, you could do it today,” explains Jason Young, Senior Channel Technical Manager at Samsung. The problem that you…
What We Expect to See Today When We Enter a Space
Have you ever considered what your unspoken expectations when you enter a new space, whether it’s a hospital, a corporate office, or a campus building? When you walk into the lobby of a hospital, for example, and don't see an LED or LCD video display, you might be worried about the facility’s overall commitment to…
Iconic London landmark “Piccadilly Lights” gets a makeover!
Since 1908, Piccadilly Lights has rivaled advertising spaces like Times Square with vibrant, revolutionary, and cutting edge displays. After a 9 month renovation, the lights are on again. Combining advances in LED, rotating displays, and recognition technology have brought the display into the 21st century without sacrificing its roots. The refurbishment focused on combining the…
Security is a Growing Concern for the Internet of Things
The ubiquity and convenience of the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized a wide array of industries, making products and services more powerful for businesses and consumers alike. IoT’s wide distribution and relative newness in terms of use and security has opened this powerful new technology to damaging and costly malware. In recent news, the…
Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
Your internet service might be about to change. On December 14th, a vote to repeal Net Neutrality rules hangs in the balance and if FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has his way, passing the repeal could change the way we use the internet. Current Net Neutrality regulations prevent big communications companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast…
Vehicle Emissions: Necessary or Outdated?
Emissions testing may be on the way out. In the 1970s when air pollution was at its peak, Congress passed the “Clean Air Act” to combat the growing problem of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particle emissions in the air. The EPA had full control over regulation of transportation emissions, and those standards have…
LISTEN: What happens to your data after you leave your rental car behind?
Did you know that your rental car could be one of the easiest ways for you personal information to be stolen? Privacy International is bringing to light the nuanced issue of smart phone data that is left in rental cars. Rental car infotainment systems can hold information such as your contacts, calendar data, driving history…
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