The document summarizes highlights from CES 2018, including new robots, AI technologies, screens, and products. Some key exhibits included Buddy, a companion robot; Ava, an articulated robot that can manipulate objects; and updated Sony AIBO robots. Emerging technologies allow AI to replace human decisions, personalized health recommendations based on DNA, and breath analysis of digestive health. New screen technologies included rollable screens, modular screens using Micro LEDs, and vibrating screens. Additional highlights were drones, automated cocktail makers, and voice-masking Bluetooth headphones.
A short ppt on smartphone with a follow up in a non technical manner so that it is easy to explain and answer questions upon it is not intended to be used as a ppt for teaching but for rather a student to give explanation on per sem projects etc .... enjoy
Microsoft - Fórum Tablets & Smartphones 2013Renato Cruz
Apresentação de Paulo Iudicibus, diretor de inovação da Microsoft, durante o Fórum Tablets & Smartphones 2013, no dia 12 de novembro de 2013, em São Paulo
A short ppt on smartphone with a follow up in a non technical manner so that it is easy to explain and answer questions upon it is not intended to be used as a ppt for teaching but for rather a student to give explanation on per sem projects etc .... enjoy
Microsoft - Fórum Tablets & Smartphones 2013Renato Cruz
Apresentação de Paulo Iudicibus, diretor de inovação da Microsoft, durante o Fórum Tablets & Smartphones 2013, no dia 12 de novembro de 2013, em São Paulo
Todd Bartz will present a quick overview on what space150 has learned in designing for the mobile experience. The talk will cover the opportunities and potential pitfalls unique to mobile. Todd will also offer thoughts on the future of the medium.
Dell laptops are designed to be simple, compact, with many modern and outstanding features, and an extremely powerful and impressive processor that contributes to an outstanding experience that is fully responsive to tasks. , utility for users, choose to buy Dell laptops at CellphoneS to receive many attractive offers!
#CellphoneS #Laptop #LaptopDell #Dell
【Tech Trend Talk vol.2】社外向け勉強会「シリコンバレーで見たIoT開発最前線 -(GIG)」GIG inc.
シリコンバレーで見たIoT開発最前線を公開 (講師:菊池 仁さん)
※ 株式会社GIGでは毎月社外勉強会を実施しています
GIG inc.
Good is good.
We provide opportunities to the SEKAI by fusing technology and ideas.
テクノロジーとクリエイティブでセカイをより良くする。小さなチームからスタートした多くの先人達が、世界をより豊かなモノに変革してきました。通信、UX、デバイス、技術の変化と共に世界はまだまだ加速度的に変わります。
Good is good. いいものはいい。GIGは、関わったユーザーやクライアントが前に進める“きっかけ”をつくりつづけます。
■ お問い合せ
https://giginc.co.jp/contact/
Cyclops™ is an ergonomically designed wireless keyboard/mouse/controller combination created to interact with a new generation of consumer electronics (CE) and computer devices.
www.genos.tv
Duluck | Clazio - Smart Entertainment Hubkirannegi31
A Personal & Private Entertainment hub with touch screen controlled functions & with Alexa-Built-In & Ok Google Assistant
Visit here - https://www.duluckos.com/duluck-clazio/
Code: https://github.com/jamesmontemagno/iBeaconsEverywhere
iBeacons are taking the world by storm allowing developers to leverage Bluetooth Low Energy to give their apps location support that can work just about anywhere including indoors. This give you the ability to enable any number of scenarios based upon device proximity that were never before possible. From retail stores to even sports including the Super Bowl and MLB, you will soon be finding iBeacons just about everywhere. Introduced as a core feature of iOS 7 iBeacon support has now found it's way to Android. You will learn what an iBeacon is, how they work, how you would want to use them, and how to get started making apps in both Android and iOS. All demonstrations will be coded in C#, but will be applicable to any iOS or Android developer in any language.
Gamenauts is a games developer/publisher based in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 2005 with a mission to explore new frontiers of fun.
Our portfolio consist of multiple hits in the casual games space and our PC & Mobile titles have been downloaded by over 20 million fans globally.
Charting our own course is a top priority in our mission and we’re fortunate to remain 100% independent & self-funded since launch.
We’re a strong advocate of game development in South East Asia and we’re especially passionate about working with indie games developers from the region.
In late 2012, we opened up our mobile publishing initiative to include more partners from South East Asia such as Menara Games, Kurechii Studio, Nightspade, etc.
Zoom Rooms Kit from Video Conference Gear featuring the AVer CAM340+ and Phoe...VideoConferenceGear.com
Zoom Rooms Kit from Video Conference Gear featuring the AVer CAM340+ and Phoenix Audio Smart Spider, including the Dell Optiplex, table console with Apple iPad Mini, cables, connectors, and mounts.
Todd Bartz will present a quick overview on what space150 has learned in designing for the mobile experience. The talk will cover the opportunities and potential pitfalls unique to mobile. Todd will also offer thoughts on the future of the medium.
Dell laptops are designed to be simple, compact, with many modern and outstanding features, and an extremely powerful and impressive processor that contributes to an outstanding experience that is fully responsive to tasks. , utility for users, choose to buy Dell laptops at CellphoneS to receive many attractive offers!
#CellphoneS #Laptop #LaptopDell #Dell
【Tech Trend Talk vol.2】社外向け勉強会「シリコンバレーで見たIoT開発最前線 -(GIG)」GIG inc.
シリコンバレーで見たIoT開発最前線を公開 (講師:菊池 仁さん)
※ 株式会社GIGでは毎月社外勉強会を実施しています
GIG inc.
Good is good.
We provide opportunities to the SEKAI by fusing technology and ideas.
テクノロジーとクリエイティブでセカイをより良くする。小さなチームからスタートした多くの先人達が、世界をより豊かなモノに変革してきました。通信、UX、デバイス、技術の変化と共に世界はまだまだ加速度的に変わります。
Good is good. いいものはいい。GIGは、関わったユーザーやクライアントが前に進める“きっかけ”をつくりつづけます。
■ お問い合せ
https://giginc.co.jp/contact/
Cyclops™ is an ergonomically designed wireless keyboard/mouse/controller combination created to interact with a new generation of consumer electronics (CE) and computer devices.
www.genos.tv
Duluck | Clazio - Smart Entertainment Hubkirannegi31
A Personal & Private Entertainment hub with touch screen controlled functions & with Alexa-Built-In & Ok Google Assistant
Visit here - https://www.duluckos.com/duluck-clazio/
Code: https://github.com/jamesmontemagno/iBeaconsEverywhere
iBeacons are taking the world by storm allowing developers to leverage Bluetooth Low Energy to give their apps location support that can work just about anywhere including indoors. This give you the ability to enable any number of scenarios based upon device proximity that were never before possible. From retail stores to even sports including the Super Bowl and MLB, you will soon be finding iBeacons just about everywhere. Introduced as a core feature of iOS 7 iBeacon support has now found it's way to Android. You will learn what an iBeacon is, how they work, how you would want to use them, and how to get started making apps in both Android and iOS. All demonstrations will be coded in C#, but will be applicable to any iOS or Android developer in any language.
Gamenauts is a games developer/publisher based in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 2005 with a mission to explore new frontiers of fun.
Our portfolio consist of multiple hits in the casual games space and our PC & Mobile titles have been downloaded by over 20 million fans globally.
Charting our own course is a top priority in our mission and we’re fortunate to remain 100% independent & self-funded since launch.
We’re a strong advocate of game development in South East Asia and we’re especially passionate about working with indie games developers from the region.
In late 2012, we opened up our mobile publishing initiative to include more partners from South East Asia such as Menara Games, Kurechii Studio, Nightspade, etc.
Zoom Rooms Kit from Video Conference Gear featuring the AVer CAM340+ and Phoe...VideoConferenceGear.com
Zoom Rooms Kit from Video Conference Gear featuring the AVer CAM340+ and Phoenix Audio Smart Spider, including the Dell Optiplex, table console with Apple iPad Mini, cables, connectors, and mounts.
Shylesh Sriranjan - We've found the cool tech products you need so you can get your life in gear this year. https://www.crunchbase.com/person/shylesh-sriranjan
Shylesh Sriranjan is an expert in the world of technology and gadgets. He possesses the knowledge about the latest market trends and technology. For the gadget lovers, He is a source for news and data on the most recent and most prominent #tech #gadgets from around the globe! https://www.crunchbase.com/person/shylesh-sriranjan
This special edition of "The STORM Report" is a compilation of memBrain's observations from the CES 2017 show floor combined with the most "buzzed about" products and hottest trends according to leading industry publications and experts (including several of the CES 2017 Innovation Award winners).
Each year, the memBrain team travels to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to gather intelligence on hot new products as well as pick up on early radar for emerging trends. For 2017, memBrain collaborated with the global agency Wunderman to co-present our first ever "Collision" breakfast - featuring topics including Futurism, Products & Consumers, and Content and Content Channels. In case you missed it, we've included highlights and a link to the entire presentation within the presentation.
Presenter: Adam Sheppard, 8ninths, CEO & Co-Founder
AR is poised to become the hottest new engagement method since the rise of social media. 8ninths is launching their first consumer engagement AR Marketing Platform for Apple's ARKit in mid-September when iOS 11 is revealed. Hear what we've discovered about AR Marketing for consumers in the first few weeks after launch as well as our learnings from multiple AR Client Projects.
CE Pro's Ultimate CEDIA 2016 Preview with Julie JacobsonJulie Jacobson
Discover all the goodies at CEDIA 2016. CE Pro's Julie Jacobson presents home automation, 4K projectors, motorized window coverings, all the new productivity software, interesting new companies, home security, recurring revenue (RMR) opportunities and more.
Consumer electronic show (ces) 2015 report - Wearables, robots, smart home, a...Innovation is Everywhere
The CES 2015 ended yesterday in Las Vegas, so here's a wrap-up from a dual perspective of a French entrepreneur and, as my partner says, "escort boy of corporates into the startup world".
Robotics, Smart Home and Internet of Things rule... But where are the designers?
Again this year, a lot of robots, devices to make your home, car, pet (?) smart, but after seeing dozens of replicas and variations, I can't help to feel a bit disappointed by this top trend of the CES 2015 edition.
The design of most of these sexy automated things is nonexistant. Interfaces are clumsy and cluttered. Who has the time to check 50+ trigger for a smart home?. Robots are probably the worse, looking like they escaped a second range sci-fi movie. If we are to embed these technologies in our home, and we won’t be changing them too often, it has to be designed for users, not for nerds or for the sake of whatever alliance of partners is backing the whole thing.
Interoperability and internationalisation: the two challenges of technologies at the CES 2015.
We’re now familiar with the concept of platform and ecosystems, thanks to the software world startups and companies. There’s still a huge question mark on whether the Smart Home technologies we saw in Las Vegas could find a common standard, and this question is worth for at least two levels.
A first level of non-interoperability lies in the technology used to connect all the devices of the Smart Home. Z-Wave, Zigbee, Home Automation or Open Home are 4 different alliances which had booths and stand at the Consumer Electronic Show.
Each ecosystem has its own norms, startups, features, which are rarely compatible with the other alliances.
It makes zero sense from a user perspective, and likely not much more from the brands' either. These forced friendships do sometime list a lot of partners, but it's hard to see one work better than the other as there's no key difference.
The CES is for consumers, and few startups think of B2B
It’s half a surprise. As we work at Innovation is Everywhere with companies who are looking for startups to work with, we often face a complete lack of B2B culture (or even roadmap) with startups we meet and talk to.
The CES 2015 is no exception: most startups are not ready at all to deal with big B2B customers, which is really surprising. Selling to consumers is a traditional fantasy of startups, even though it’s a tough market, with high acquisition costs.
On the other hand, it takes as much time to get one B2B client, but it would then buy a lot more units of the technology sold. From smart locks to thermal cameras and even to smart mattresses, we rarely found anyone ready to test and try their product on, say, 20 hotels and see how to scale up from there.
Beyond the CES itself, Las Vegas is an amazing startup city
We took some time to visit the startup ecosystem of Las Vegas, well known since Zappos is headquartered there.
20 Super Awesome Gadgets You'll Definitely Want To Have - prepared by aiia - ...aiia
The Post is about awesome gadgets such as USB flash drives, speakers, power banks and diverse novelties for smartphones and other devices that everyone would like to have prepared by aiia.
http://enjoy-aiia.com/
Building a useful set of devices for testing apps requires significant knowledge of the Android ecosystem. Once assembled, the device matrix provides broad, efficient coverage with minimal investment.
Responsive Design Is Overrated: Developing context-aware UX for fun and profitHusani Oakley
Here's a presentation I gave at Digital Dallas on going beyond responsive design - and using other signals to tweak content and functionality.
(Digital Dallas, December 10th 2013)
Pi on a boat presentation by james craig 18 march 2016James Craig
Raspberry Pi development projects on a sailboat. Compares open source to closed source ecosystems. Looks at variety of projects to do on the boat. Shows cost and current draw.
Planning with Attention in Greece: The Long & the Short of it.
Tempo OMD opens the discussion for Attention Planning in the media through an online event “Beyond Viewability & Reach”.
A fruitful walkthrough to the
case for Attention and why the brands should worry about it.
Tempo OMD & IRI Hellas offer Marketing Mix Analytics solutionsTempo OMD Hellas SA
IRI Hellas and Tempo OMD, two industry leaders working together to provide the most comprehensive evidence-based business solutions. Utilizing the know-how and their ability of collecting and processing data, Tempo OMD in the media market and IRI Hellas in the sales data of consumer goods, synergies are created and provide solutions in pricing, media and promo investment in order to optimize your business outcome.
NEW NORMAL STUDY | TEMPO OMD INSIGHTS WAVE #1
Key points of the 1st wave of a qualitative & quantitative research study conducted in September 2020 representing Greek population 18-54 years old. Our objective was to provide answers to crucial questions about the New Consumer. You can find insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown and social distancing mandates have disrupted the consumer habits, values and priorities.
1st Greek Mobile Barometer. 19 things you wanted to know about mobile & Smart...Tempo OMD Hellas SA
In early 2014 and in the absence of other data sources we conducted a large comprehensive study invloving 3.500+ users regarding mobile and smartphone trends in Greece. This 1st Barometer introduces the Greek smartphone & tablet user and herein are our basic key findings about trends and practices regarding mobile usage, applications, second screen, favourite practices, demographics etc. and how they might be used by brands. Loads of interesting goodness. Feel free to share but just mention what the study was.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
2. 2.5 MILLION 150
184,000+ 3,900+
58,000+ 116
SQUARE FT OF EXHIBIT SPACE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
ATTENDEES EXHIBITING COMPANIES
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES DAYS SINCE IT LAST RAINED IN VEGAS
7. BUDDY
• Over the top cute companion
robot
• This is one extremely well
made up Alexa tower
8. AVA BY AEOLUS
ROBOTICS
• Ava’s innovation is all about
her ability to manipulate
objects with her arms, which is
a major leap forward for robot
articulation
• Estimated cost:
“a family trip overseas”
#OMDCES2018
10. SONY
AIBO
• Incredibly advanced AI, can
recognize different members
of the family, learn tricks
• Striking rounded design
• $2,000, available this summer
#OMDCES2018
24. AR4X
• Designed to replace traditional
CCTV
• Proactive camera robots to actively
look for possible danger
#OMDCES2018
25. RIPPLE
• Wearable personal safety device
with a 24/7 direct line to support
• Build out your profile with pertinent
information
• Price: $129 for 12 months of
dedicated service
#OMDCES2018
26. EVONE
• In the case of a fall followed by
immobility, the shoe immediately
triggers a pre-programmed alarm
• Buy the shoes and monthly service
subscriptions
#OMDCES2018
30. THE WALL
• 146” Modular screen made with
new Micro LED technology
• Made of 25 million sub pixels
each no thicker than a human
hair
#OMDCES2018
31. RAZER
PROJECT LINDA
• An entirely new mating of
phone and laptop
• Phone becomes your track pad
and laptop allows you to extend
power of your phone
#OMDCES2018
32. OLED
• Maintains incredible thinness
while placing speaker at the back
of the screen
• Vibrates the screen as part
of the resonance
#OMDCES2018
33. LG
DISPLAY
• World’s first OLED quality
screen that can be rolled up and
put away just like an old
projector screen
#OMDCES2018
37. HUSHME
• Bluetooth voice mask for
mobile phones
• External speaker for additional
masking sounds
• ~$200 this year
#OMDCES2018
38. SGNL
• World’s first Body Conduction
Unit
• When picking up a phone is
too inconvenient
#OMDCES2018
39.
40. MARKETING IMPLICATIONS
BOT OR NOT?
ROBOTS MAY BE YOUR NEXT CUSTOMERS
OUTSOURCED DECISIONS
BEYOND BEHAVIORS; KNOW WHAT YOUR CUSTOMER IS MADE OF
WILL IT BLEND
START WITH PAIN POINTS, NOT TECH
FEARTECH
DON’T JUST HELP, RESCUE
SCREENS SCREENS
WHERE THERE’S A WALL, THERE’S A WAY
Editor's Notes
In 2017, Technology was a lot like how Homer Simpson described alcohol: The cause of... and solution to... all of life's problems.
Tech took its lumps:
Election meddling
Hacks of billions of email addresses
Our first death of a driver of an autonomous vehicle
CES seems like tech is ready to tilt the scales back to SOLUTIONS; making the world a better place, one gadget at a time
And the numbers reflect this optimism, across the board:
2.5 million square feet of exhibit space (how big is that?); 13 square feet per person
184,000+ attendees — an increase of 7,000 from last year
58,000+ international attendees
150 countries represented
3,900+ exhibiting companies116 days since it last rained in Las Vegas
5C
5G refers to the fifth generation wireless broadband technology
Very low latency; high speed
Virtual reality; autonomous cars; even remote surgery
AT&T 12 markets by end of 2018
Most Americans: 2020
Announcements about 5G made by Intel, Quallcomm and Erricson
Google’s back
First time since anyone can remember
Striving to close the voice gap w/ Amazon
Announced speakers with 16 companies including Sony and Bang & Olufsen; inside LG TV
Lot of blue space still
Pavilion washed out (by rain_
ePallette
In previous years we saw swoopy sports car electric and autonomous vehicles
This is what pure utility looks like if you don’t have to bother with the driver
Potential to revolutionize like the Container did for shipping; “blank slate”
Partners: Amazon, Uber, Mazda, Pizza Hut (bakes and delivers your pizza)
“Mobility as a Service”
Mobile hotel room; food truck; pop-up retail. Shared among companies
Public transit by day; shipping packages by night
Exterior can change too
Bot or Not: Robots were once again all over the show this year -- we'll show you the ones that mattered most and Craig will have a special guest
Outsourced Decisions: Tech isn’t just replacing human activities outside our bodies, but our choices inside our minds
Will it Blend: What combinations of tech will strike gold? We’ll you.
FearTech: Fear is a potent motivator. Certainly the companies who make these products hope so.
Screens Screens: Tech is finally catching up to science fiction in this category: we'll show you screens that ARE the wall, can roll up into a tube and deliver sound without speakers.
Things We Love: Don’ really fit a trend, but awesomely great or awesomely terrible
This year we saw a continued explosion of robots throughout the halls of CES: if you can think of something a human being does now, robots are attempting to replicate it on the floor of CES.
While there are nearly innumerable types of robots out there, we’re going to once again focus on the category of companion robots: bots that are designed to build relationships with humans and keep them from being lonely.
Now, just like last year I can hear the disbelief and cynicism in your silence – but trust me: this is going to be massive.
And the reason why it’s going to be massive for marketers is that these silent assassins are going to build such close relationships with consumers that people will offload their decisions to them.
You’ve all spend 20 years and billions of dollars building 1:1 relationships with consumers and these guys are going to get in between you two.
The key for brands is to know how to bring these guys into the relationship and program to them – or your brand will be left out of the conversation.
In fact, I thought it would make sense to do a quick frame up of the evolution of these companion devices.
The first electronic devices that started talking to us with any regularity were GPS devices. Despite the fact that they often sent us the wrong way or kept repeating “RECALCULATING, RECALCULATING” it set us on a path of offloading part of our brains to them.
Fast forward to CES 2016 in which we saw a many types of “table top” robots like Jibo (JEE-bo) who, while stationary, could interact with people, take their picture on command, interact with basic IOT devices
Next came locomotion in the form of wheels under the device like with Kuri – who is functionally an Alexa tower that rides around on a Roomba. Same basic functionality, only now she moves around the house
This year we see much more articulated arms like on iPal, continuing the march towards anthropomorphizing these bots.
And finally we have Rosie from the Jetsons: isn’t that who we ultimately want to keep our homes, make our meals, fold our laundry and dish out a healthy dose of sass along the way?
Evolutionary biologists have discovered that the reason why dogs do that thing when they tilt their heads is because the ones who developed this trait were more commonly fed by humans because humans find the trait endearing and cute.
That’s clearly the playbook being run by the folks at Blue Frog who have this year brought us Buddy, the hugely monstrously eyed robot.
Again, the bot itself is mostly a combination of roomba and google home, but most of their investment money went into development of the eyes.
Please don’t look too long directly into Buddy’s eyes, he will haunt your dreams for a long time after…
Ava by Aeolus Robotics is clearly a step in the Rosie direction.
This bot is designed for domestic chores and given its sophisticated arms it can sweep, vacuum and even prepare basic food.
Ava can differentiate between different members of your family (including the dog) and can patrol your home like a security team.
Downside of Ava is that it isn’t going to come cheap – when asked for a price we were told Ava costs approximately what “a family trip overseas” will run you.
Sometimes we see tech manufacturers develop something they call a “reference product” which means they’re working on a specific piece of functionality and specialize there so the industry overall can benefit.
This guy made by ITRI is all about optical recognition and hand coordination.
In fact, he’s quite the catch for a social outing since his primary functions are playing scrabble and mixing cocktails.
Sony brought Aibo back to CES after a 12 year absence and BOY was it a hit.
[note to presenter: please go online and watch a couple of the videos of the Aibos playing with each other on the floor this year, it’s hard to capture how cute they are in words alone]
Aibo is a HUGE step forward across a number of dimensions: from a design perspective, Aibo was built with smooth curved surfaces to make it much more canine in shape and look. It has OLED lenses in its eyes so they can be MUCH more expressive and interactive.
It puts itself away when it needs a charge and you’ll never ever have to walk it or carry any extra plastic waste bags with you.
An unfortunately named French company, Ween.AI is the evolution of home-based AI, in that it connects all of your devices in an autonomous fashion. Rather than barking individual orders at your personal AI assistants, Ween listens to your instructions and becomes a predictive model for home management.
What is it?
Ween learns your habits and makes real-time predictive planning for all living spaces. Ween.ai is the world’s first AI-based solution that makes your smart devices autonomous.
Why is it new / innovative? (quick fact)
It makes smart devices autonomous.
When will it launch to the public?
Debut at CES
What is the cost?
TBD
Link to website / relevant articles
https://www.ween.ai/
To what industry would this be relevant?
Smart Home, AI, Consumer Goods
How does it relate back to media and advertising / why is it relevant to clients?
The system democratizes AI in the smart home setting expanding the capabilities of current products in the market place.
Aside from AI, technology can also start to understand and manage – and outsource- your mental and physical health. Doppel understands and then helps you manage the most critical part of your stress levels. Forget yoga, forget pilates – manage your heartrate organically via technology. And if you need to up your hearthate- forget the diet coke or other stimulants – Doppel can help you maintain focus as needed (gamers are very interested!).
What is it? (1 sentence)
Wrist band designed to reduce stress and increase focus within moments.
Why is it new / innovative? (quick fact)
Doppel works by creating a silent vibration on the inside of your wrist which feels just like the ‘lub-dub’ of a heartbeat. Slower rhythms are calming, and faster rhythms help you feel focused - just like music.
When will it launch to the public?
Expected early 2018
What is the cost?
$179
Link to website / relevant articles
https://feeldoppel.com/
To what industry, or client of ours, would this be relevant?
healthcare, lifestyle, gaming
How does it relate back to media and advertising / why is it relevant to our clients and what we do for them?
Potential for live events to get all participants on same emotional plan
Gamers can use as a way to stay relaxed and focused
What’s a better shopping experience - than one based on your own DNA?? Everyone is doing some sort of new year diet – Whole30, Paleo, etc – but DNA Nudge will help you make better choices based on your individual and biological needs. The implications here are that we have been considering marketing to people’s behaviors; we should now consider people’s DNA/biometrics.
What is it? (1 sentence)
DnaNudge is a new service that guides you to make the best shopping choices based on your unique genetic makeup - “nudging” your everyday choices through your DNA. DnaNudge delivers completely personalized food product recommendations towards healthier choices, delivered via wearables or an app.
Why is it new / innovative? (quick fact)
If DNANudge can deliver on the company’s promise, it stands to fundamentally change how consumers approach diet and nutrition. Diets will be personalized to the consumer and recommendations will be actionable in-store—think of being able to scan a barcode to be able to determine “is this food right for me”?
When will it launch to the public?
TBD
Link to website / relevant articles
http://www.dnanudge.com/
To what industry would this be relevant?
Health, Fitness, CPG/Food
How does it relate back to media and advertising / why is it relevant to clients?
Food marketing will need to take health and wellness into much greater consideration with tools like these on the market. Taste and overall brand image will be lesser considerations over nutritional profile if a service like DNANudge were to take off.
Old joke: only successful convergence was clock radio
Walk halls, and hard to tell where one section ended and the next began
New, fertile ground in mashing up different tech.
What is it? (1 sentence)
iDevices Instinct is a smart light switch with Alexa built in, turning the switch itself into a miniature Amazon Echo with integrated speaker.
Why is it new / innovative? (quick fact)
Having Alexa built in means you can turn your light switch on and off, get the news, check the weather or search all through the light switch itself.
When will it launch to the public?
2018
What is the cost?
TBA
Link to website / relevant articles
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/7/16860058/idevices-instinct-smart-light-switch-alexa-integrated-speaker-ces-2018
https://idevicesinc.com/news/129/
Most likely around $500
https://www.cnet.com/products/bosch-roxxter/preview/
Possibly CPG for cleaning products
What is it? (1 sentence)
Smart Lighting products – Light switch and ceiling light
Why is it new / innovative? (quick fact)
They both have the ability to control Alexa and Google Assistant. It’s an in-wall switch, so it has the added benefit of controlling whichever standard (non-smart) light bulbs it’s connected to. It also includes built-in motion, temperature, and humidity sensors.
When will it launch to the public?
Will be rolled out over the course of the year
What is the cost?
N/A
Link to website / relevant articles
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/2/16840468/c-by-ge-ceiling-fixture-light-switch-alexa-google-assistant-homekit
https://www.cnet.com/news/alexa-in-your-ceiling-ge-teases-voice-friendly-smart-lights-for-ces/
Augmented reality smart glasses
The company has partnered with Amazon to bring Alexa integration to the device, making the Blade the first pair of AR glasses to make use of Amazon’s voice-based digital assistant.
https://www.vuzix.com/Products/Blade-Consumer
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/9/16869174/vuzix-blade-ar-glasses-augmented-reality-amazon-alexa-ai-ces-2018
HiMirror Mini is a compact version of the internet connect smart mirror that includes Alexa capabilities
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/01/08/ces-2018-smart-mirror-tells-wrinkly/
https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/amazon/143246-alexa-takes-over-ces-2018-ai-powered-tvs-fridges-mirrors-and-more
Jabra is among the first manufacturers to include compatibility with Amazon Alexa built right into the Jabra Elite 45e headset
This reasonably priced headset not only offers hands-free voice calling but also boasts IP54 certification and access to Alexa on the go
https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/amazon/143246-alexa-takes-over-ces-2018-ai-powered-tvs-fridges-mirrors-and-more
https://www.fastcompany.com/40493622/this-ai-startup-wants-to-automate-every-store-like-amazon-go
“No single model can do all this autonomous market work, so we are actually doing multiple things here,” says Rizzoli. “What’s running here is a combination of different models that are trying to figure out who you are, where you are, what you’re doing, and then ultimately what products you’re using.”
Poly doesn’t have to use facial recognition to put a real name with each face, although that does make checkout much easier, says Rizzoli. His ideal (a model applied in some automated stores in China) would be for shoppers to register for the system, including a photo that the cameras could use to identify customers as they enter and leave the store in order to automatically charge their account. They would also check in to the store with an app
Up to 40 people at once.
Poly’s level of image and activity tracking goes beyond self-checkout. It can function as a store security system, an inventory tracker, and a way to make sure employees aren’t slacking off. Poly also generates heat maps to provide insights on how customers move about the store. And it collects information that could interest marketers—like what products people look at and/or pick up to examine, even if they don’t ultimately buy them.
Relevant for Retail!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vnTwEnRcNs
Peloton for weights
Boise-based (potato!)
People stop because they get bored or don’t get results fast enough.
This is the world’s first VR fitness gym. The gym will utilize the wireless HTC Vive headset (and wireless hand controls) which will allow users to move freely in the space
Virtual stadium; your opponent vs. you in chest presses
Beta avail now
Go to Black Box “boutique gym” open “later in 2018” on west coast
Your actual speed, strength, and endurance will help you win, making it more like a futuristic sport than a video game
Immediate rewards (vs. regular workouts)
You’ve heard stories of mothers lifting cars to save their children. Your body has abilities that aren’t easily accessible… until now. Immerse yourself in another world where your brain will perceive actual danger or urgency and push past your perceived limitation
Pulley system
Combines VR w/ exercise science and behavior-change research
Battle a friend
Implications: Sports brands (Gato, Under Armour); Health brands (Cigna)
https://www.cnet.com/news/kolibree-magik-smart-toothbrush-ces-2018/
https://www.kolibree.com/en/
Using computer vision technology, motion tracking and your phone's front-facing camera, Magik incentivizes kids to brush their teeth with an augmented reality gaming app.
The game, called Magik Mirror, requires your kid to fire up the selfie cam to start. While brushing their teeth, they fight an evil monster in the app, who is bent on spreading cavities across the land.
To kill the monster, they need to shoot bubbles at it. As the monster runs around the screen, the user also needs to move around and brush their toothbrush thoroughly inside their mouths to keep shooting.
Unlock worlds, just like any game
Need the special toothbrush
Kolibree says it will bundle its toothbrush with a phone holder to keep one hand free.
To prevent over brushing (which can cause gum damage at any age), the game can only be played up to three times a day. Parents will also be sent data each time their child plays, receiving information like the time of day their kids brush their teeth and the duration of brushing.
The Magik toothbrush is set to be available some time later this year for "under $30" apiece (cheaper than a cavity!); September
Implication: You can make anything fun; cleaning the house, grocery shopping (cart); driving safely
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Replaces traditional video surveillance
Includes facial recognition, on screen viewing, ability to talk & listen through speakers and has military level encryption to ensure your personal information is safe
No longer feel uncomfortable or nervous
Ripple is a charm you can wear anywhere and with one click someone will call you
Or program so that 3 clicks alerts 911
Similar concept to Life Alert but without the button
Shoes do all the work, they detect when you fall and immediately alert your support network
Originaly designed for elderly but now used for works, outdoors and more
26 stylish options
Restaurant responsible for over half of all food allergy fatalities
No longer worry about the foods you didn’t prepare
Charm that includes disposable strips you can use to test your food on the spot for any ingredients you cannot ingest
Within seconds you’ll know if your food is safe to eat
Know how your body responds to medication
Use your digital twin to fin out when a drug is optimal, if you can increase/decrease dosage or if its still in your blood stream
All without doing a blood test
If there’s such a thing as a tradition for BOCES presentation, it’s including a TV and Laptop section. And if I’m being honest, we’ve struggled the last few years in particular to come up with examples that really pop.
This year we did NOT have that problem.
Excited to share this years crop of screens, screens (the magical fruit)
Things like “the wall” are why I got into this business in the first place.
It’s amazing. We’ve been talking for years about “how big can TV screens get”? And now, the conversation can be flipped.
There’s no more fitting your TV to your wall because the TV IS your wall. It’s not a TV on a wall, it’s a wall that IS a screen, pivoting the model.
You’ve heard of or even maybe tried “picture in picture” on your TV, this is TV in TV – in this image the entire lit up area is one giant screen with a “TV” inset inside the wall.
When you’re not watching conten the wall can appear to be just that – a wall. Wall paper, bricks, wherever your décor/taste takes you.
In addition, the type of screen this is is “micro LED”. Think of the holiday lights you may have around your house or on your christmas tree. Now imagine they’re just as bright but the width of a human hair.
And pack 25MM of them together, being able to light them all up individually and you’ve got the makings of The Wall.
For the last few years, peripheral company Razer has demoed a concept product that’s designed to move the industry forward.
This is the most high functional phone case you’ve ever seen.
This “laptop” is essentially a case that extends the functionality of your phone – you plug your phone into the “trackpad” and your phone controls the larger “laptop” around it.
Another model bender (like the Wall/TV) where phone computing power is rivalling that of laptops – now your phone can be the beating heart of your laptop.
Another model twister – this “TV” projects its sound THROUGH the screen.
The ”speaker” is mounted on the back of the unit, and the screen is used as an actuator for the sound to reverberate.
All done somehow without shaking the screen itself.
Magic!
Super high def screen that can be rolled up like a poster in a tube.
This is exactly like one of those old school projector screens you used to pull down, except in reverse and absolutely AWESOME.
This is the section we LOVE to LOVE – our favorite tech misfits: every year there are a number of inventions that are brought to CES that embody the tech truism: just because you CAN build something, doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
What happens when you pair a drone with a companion robot?Absolutely nothing good.
Keurig for cocktails
Fill with 4 of your favorite spirits, pop in a pod and cocktails are ready
Done in seconds & shows off mixology skills
Hushme can be worn as a standard neckband-style wireless headphone -- it has integrated ear buds -- or in "masking" mode, which allows you to muffle your conversations.
These masking sounds, which are output through an external speaker on the outside of the headphone, include wind, rain, monkey and squirrel,
Hushme can also be worn like a neckband-style headphone.
probably for all those folks in open-office environments who are looking for some on-demand privacy.
Cool in Asia?
$200 at some point this year
https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/07/hushme/
https://www.cnet.com/news/hushme-may-be-the-weirdest-yet-most-useful-wireless-headphone-ever-created/
Bot or Not: Consumers are going to continue to rely on robots to cheer them up, take on household chores and make routine purchase decisions. If you're not marketing to these AI's, you're missing the next wave of purchases (and loyalty)
Outsourced Decisions: Beyond behaviors; know what your customer is made of
Will it Blend: Start with pain points, not tech
FearTech: Don’t just help; rescue
Screens Screens: The "TV" is officially dead -- long live the limitless screen: any size, any shape is now possible. Marketers and media owners need to begin the creative process with their eyes and limitations wide open.