Posts Tagged ‘New Technologies’
PAN’s Reach
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Two news releases from the Los Angeles Times caught our attention today; first, social networking (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) applications growing acceptance into the mobile phone markets. Secondly, was the introduction of applications that allow parents to stay “connected” with family events when obstacles (work, travel, and more) prevent attendance at these functions. (more…)
Snapshot Report on 3D Television
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
The CEA forecasts that 1.05 million 3-D TV sets will be sold this year (2010), translating to $2.05 billion in revenue generated by all those sales. This figure is lower than earlier CEA forecasts of 4 million units. (more…)
Gates Comments on iPad
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
“Bill Gates ‘Disses’ the iPad,” reports Paul McDougall of InformationWeek in a 2/11/10 article. What else can Gates say after admittedly saying that his company “didn’t aim high enough” to top the iPhone. (more…)
Is Structured Wiring Enough?
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Structured Wiring (SW), best knows as this box in your closet containing hordes of cables which makes your home a “smart house.” “Smart house,” what marketing ignoramus came up with that one? (more…)
TiVO HD Discontinued?
Monday, February 8th, 2010
No more TiVO HD DVRs! The company’s web site, https://www3.tivo.com/store/boxes.do, list the devices as “out-of-stock.” Product drops have occasionally been a sign that TiVO is introducing a new model (as in the case of Series 3 units). (more…)
Non-Verbal Depositions
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Couple weeks back on a Monday morning, a messages from an attorney friend, “Have you got videoconferencing up and running in your place. If so, can I rent by the hour?” Short story long… Friday marked the first video teleconferencing (VTC) deposition in our boardroom. “You really need to get the word out to the other attorneys in our area. Your room had a great quality high-definition image. Their voices were clear and facial expressions were clearly visible. The room was spacious, inviting and comfortable. There is nothing like it around.” (more…)
3D: Not Even A Blip On The Buying Radar
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
In a Jan-28th Digital Trends article by Geoff Duncan, Opinion Research Corporation (www.opinionresearch.com) found that the “potential for 3D TV isn’t much of a blip on consumers’ buying radars. After all the hoopla over 3D technology by the manufacturers, in trade magazines, and at the CES show in Las Vegas, only five percent of survey respondents said they plan to buy a 3D-capable television in the next two years, reports ORC. We can only respond… duh; no $#%^ Sherlock; or from our leaders, Bob & Tom, “Thank you Mr. Obvious.”
Sharp Yellow in a Red/Green/Blue (RGB) World
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
In what Sharp Corp. is calling a “revolutionary” breakthrough, the company says it has developed a way to add the primary color, yellow, to the mix. (more…)
What's next from Apple?
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Rumor has it that the next must have product from Apple will be a 10″ tablet device. The latest internet rumors claim that the upcoming tablet will come in two possible versions, one for educational use and one with a Web cam and will feature an OLED screen. Reports state that the much anticipated device will look a lot like a giant iPhone or iPod touch and will even have the same home button now used on the iPhone. The speculated price for the tablet is reported to be between $700 and $900 and is expected to be launched sometime toward the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010.
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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In the News
Post and Courier - Electronic wizardry complements posh design at 7,200-square-foot Colonial revival on Bohicket Creek
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