Posts Tagged ‘New Technologies’
Evolving AT&T U-verse
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Cisco’s new box for AT&T U-verse made its way through the FCC’s approval process this first week of March 2011. Similar to other Cisco IPTV devices, this box differs by coming equipped with a 802.11n connection that would do well to support distributed video to multiple household WiFi components such as iPads, HDTVs, and more. The Cisco ISB7005 supports a maximum data rate of up to 300 Mbps although public debate on achieving this speed is highly suspect. Reportedly, the unit will also support in AT&T’s existing whole-home DVR system. Chatter within the technical blog sites indicate that in the product’s design, AT&T forgot to seek what their customer’s wanted and pursued what the “bean counters” insisted.
Fort Sumter to be Energy Self-Sufficient
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
NOVEMBER 9, 2010 – CHARLESTON, SC — In a “first-of-its kind” collaboration, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), the National Park Service, Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), and the Center for Hydrogen Research (CHR) will work together to deploy a family of technologies that will establish Fort Sumter National Monument as an energy self-sufficient island…
CBS, NBC, & ABC Blocking GoogleTV, full shows – CNBC
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
CBS, NBC, ABC, googletv, blocking GoogleTV, full shows – CNBC
It appears that Google’s plans for television may be viewed as a threat by established television businesses. According to news reports (see link above) big television broadcasters are cutting the pipe to Google preventing access to their respective shows.
Google TV, available this month, allows consumers to access Web content on their television screens. This type of momentum from broadcaster, including NBC, ABC, and CBS, has the potential to create havoc with Google’s plans to expand the computer’s reach into the living room.
Forecasting Abrupt Changes
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Noetic Science Silent Participants
eLectronics will change everything (if you haven’t figured that out already)! In an online USA Today Article, Tech CEOs try to predict who’ll win tomorrow’s Tech Race, these enlightened few reflect on the companies of tomorrow. It is only appropriate, that this “great conspirator” contribute to the good of the cause with two items. Be aware of… (more…)
Monitoring (electronically)
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
TED Monitor
TED (The Energy Detective http://www.theenergydetective.com/index.html) beta testing began today. It took about an hour to complete the hardware installation, the another hour or so for software and program setup. So far – so good… (more…)
eNergy
Monday, April 5th, 2010
eNergy App from eLifespaces
eNergy, the latest app by eLifespaces, was overlooked by Google last week as they and 45 other companies sent a public letter soliciting support from President Barack Obama suggesting federal support for technology that gives utility customers access to information about their energy and utility consumption. Seeking to tear down barriers posed by multitudes of local utility companies, the letter seeks to allow utility customers access rights to their individual information. (more…)
DVD “Release Gap”
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
DVD "Release Gap"
DVD sales account for almost one-half of a movie’s domestic revenues; yet, the release of a DVD trails (on average) about 2½ months AFTER the movie’s “run” at the theater. As momentum gathers for digital movie downloads, industry executives are being afforded a golden opportunity to redefine (and control) post theater distribution. (more…)
National Internet Access
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
http://www.broadband.gov
The Federal Communications Commission [FCC] is preparing to submit to Congress next week a 10-year plan that will redefine the nation’s media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country’s dominant communication network. Highlights include: (more…)
‘Hurt’ing the 3D Movement
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Job well done, Kathryn Bigelow! What was supposed to be a tight battle between The Hurt Locker and the 3D groundbreaking Avatar turned out to be no contest. The Hurt Locker topped Avatar in the sound mixing and multiple other technical categories en route to collecting six Oscars, not forgetting best picture and best director honors! (more…)
MIT’s New Playground
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
MIT’s Media Lab, the “mothership” for parts of the electronic industry, unveiled its new home last week. Costing $90 million, the six-story incubator allows some of the world’s smartest and most creative engineers the ability to explore their “inner robot,” create new social networking tools or build intelligent music systems. (more…)
Industry Links
- iPhone 5
Rumor: iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen expected this summer | Apple Talk - CNET News
- New Privacy Concerns
Google’s new privacy policy: Should you be concerned? — Tech News and Analysis
- Bye Bye iPod Classic
Apple may discontinue the iPod shuffle and classic | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
- New Hacker Frontier
Companies See Opportunity in Stopping Cellphone Hackers - NYTimes.com
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CEPro (2010) - CEPro of the Week - Fred Fabian
CEPro (2010) - Should Integrators create their own apps?
Post and Courier (2010) - Memos & Distinctions
HTA - 2010 Mark of Excellence Finalists for Software App
2010 Mark of Excellence Finalists Revealed
2009 Mark of Excellence Winners Revealed at EHX Spring
Electronic House (2009) - Home gets High-Tech Overhall in just 2 weeks
Electronic House (2009) - Mountain of Technology Fills Mountainside Estate
Greater Charleston.com (2009) - eLifespaces
Post and Courier (2008) - McCradys and eLifespaces inspire praise
eLifespaces wins 2008 Mark of Excellence Ultimate Home of the Year Award at EHX
Inside eLifespaces Award Winning Install
Electronic House (2008) - Visionart helps keep Plasma hidden in history
Post and Courier (2007) - Businesses Move to Upper Meeting Street