Posts Categorized: industry analysis

This App Is Building a Giant Network for Free Messaging

Posted by & filed under app, bandwidth, industry analysis, national culture, smartphones, social impacts, telecomunications, texting, WI-Fi, wireless networks.

Description: Manila is using the FireChat app to build a city-wide mesh network. Source: Wired Date: October 12, 2015 Last fall hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong and encountered a serious logistical issue: Their phones weren’t working. The sheer number of people concentrated in the area crushed the network,… Read more »

Kodak’s Latest Live-streaming Camera Offers HD Video for Less

Posted by & filed under Hardware, industry analysis, market intelligence, Privacy, Security, streaming video.

Description: Kodak enters the security camera space. Source: CNET Date: October 10, 2015   Kodak isn’t new to the world of live-streaming cameras, but its $150 Video Monitor CFH-V20, announced this week, boasts the most impressive specs in the brand’s expanding lineup. Read More Questions for discussion: 1.  Do you think this is a space Kodak… Read more »

Tesla’s Model X is the New King of Crossover SUV’s

Posted by & filed under branding, Competitive advantage, industry analysis, market intelligence, media, national culture, Sentiment Analysis.

Description: Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new Model X crossover SUV. With falcon wing doors and a Ludicrous mode that shoots the SUV from zero to sixty in just over three seconds, the Model X makes a strong debut. Source: CNN Money Date: October 3rd, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1.  If price were not a factor, would… Read more »

The Blockchain Might Be The Next Disruptive Technology

Posted by & filed under disruptive technology, e-payment, Ecommerce, Functional Information Systems, industry analysis, Security, System development.

Description: A new development in asset exchange transactions. Source: TechCrunch Date: October 3, 2015   To process a transaction, you need first to make sure the sender owns the asset he wants to transfer, and make sure he will not trade it twice. In the blockchain, information is stored in blocks that record all transactions ever done… Read more »

The Fashion Item That Reacts When Someone Looks At It

Posted by & filed under Biometrics, disruptive technology, industry analysis, Sentiment Analysis, social impacts, System development, technology.

Description: Technically Incorrect: How dull if people were the only ones to respond to your gaze. This 3D printed cape can too, with a mind and soul of its own. But is it slightly creepy? Source: CNET Date: Sept 26, 2015   Soon we won’t know what is clothing and what is tech. Just as we won’t know what… Read more »

New Roomba Knows Its Way Around

Posted by & filed under app, Cloud Computing, Hardware, industry analysis, robotics, social impacts, technology, wireless networks.

Description:”Since it was introduced, [the Roomba] has been increasingly packed with some cool technology,” said Susan Schreiner, senior analyst with C4 Trends. Source: TechNewsWorld Date: Sept 17, 2015 The device combines adaptive navigation with visual localization, cloud-connected app control and increased cleaning power. It is the most capable model to date, according to the company, which… Read more »

Despite Mobile Expansion, Stingray Stills Sees Traditional Television as Growth Market

Posted by & filed under app, branding, business models, industry analysis, media, music, social tv, streaming music.

Description: Although some believe traditional cable television is a dying industry, Stingray Digital Group is willing to bet otherwise. Source: Tech Vibes Date: Sept 18, 2015   Montreal’s Stingray Digital Group, still sees a lot of opportunity in traditional television. The company, best known for its audio music television channels, is increasingly expanding into mobile but it still… Read more »

If Your Smartwatch is Distracting You Behind the Wheel You Could be Charged: Police

Posted by & filed under Apple, Hardware, industry analysis, national culture, smartphones, social impacts, telecomunications, texting, user habits.

Description: Smartwatches may not fall under Ontario’s distracted driving laws, but the wearable devices can still get you in trouble on the road, according to police. Source: Global News Date: June 8, 2015 More and more people are investing in smartwatches, thanks to high profile releases like the Apple Watch; but consumer adoption of the devices is raising questions… Read more »

One Big Sign the Apple Self-driving Car is Closer Than We Thought

Posted by & filed under Apple, Artificial intelligence, business models, industry analysis, Tim Cook.

Description: Apple may just now be ready to go public with its self-driving car plans. Source: Tech Insider Date: Sept 18, 2015   Apple may finally be ready to talk about its self-driving car project. The tech giant met with officials from California’s Department of Motor Vehicles last month to discuss the state’s regulations for autonomous vehicles, the… Read more »

Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone-related Injuries

Posted by & filed under addiction, health, industry analysis, national culture, smartphones, telecomunications, texting.

Description:With smartphone use on the rise, medical professionals say they are seeing more injuries related to the devices. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: Sept 8th, 2015 Questions for discussion: 1. Have you noticed any pain or issues with your health that may be related to smartphone use? 2. Other than the issues brought up in this news… Read more »