By Chuck Martin The social movie ticketing platform Atom Tickets has added Amazon Alexa voice ordering for movie ticket purchasing. Consumers with an Alexa-enabled device […]
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New In-Car Tech for ‘Emotive Driving’ Future Planned by Kia
By Chuck Martin In a move aimed at a post-autonomous driving era, Kia Motors plans to show new technologies including an analysis of a driver’s […]
Continue readingGoogle Trails Amazon in Smart Speakers
By Chuck Martin Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers has been on a tear, though its market lead may be starting to take a slight […]
Continue readingIntel Sells AR Glasses Patents to North
By Chuck Martin North, the makers of Focals augmented reality glasses, has acquired the smart glasses technology portfolio of Intel. The deal includes the sale […]
Continue readingSelf-Driving Cars of Uber Back on the Road
By Chuck Martin Uber has received approval to get its autonomous vehicles back on the road. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has given the ride […]
Continue readingBlippar, AR Powerhouse, Collapses
By Chuck Martin Blippar, the augmented reality powerhouse, is no more. Administrators are taking control of the UK-based company and all employees are being let […]
Continue readingUnmanned Vehicles Deliver Groceries from Kroger
By Chuck Martin Kroger is starting the launch of its first unmanned delivery service of groceries to the general public. The retailer has been working […]
Continue reading5G Coming to 12 Cities, by AT&T
By Chuck Martin Internet of Things Keynote Speaker AT&T is activating its mobile 5G network in parts of 12 cities, with plans to add seven […]
Continue readingSecurity System Arming Added to Amazon Alexa
By Chuck Martin Internet of Things Keynote Speaker Amazon has added to its digital voice assistant Alexa the ability for consumers to control their security […]
Continue readingFacebook AR Twist Added to Elf Yourself
By Chuck Martin, Internet of Things Keynote Speaker The elves are back for the holidays — and now they’re linked in with Facebook’s augmented reality filter. […]
Continue readingWearable Shipments To Hit 125 Million This Year; Smartwatches Lead
By Chuck Martin, Internet of Things Keynote Speaker The number of wearable devices shipped globally will reach 125 million this year, an increase of 9% from […]
Continue readingVirtual Reality Preferred Over Visiting Stores
By Chuck Martin, Internet of Things Keynote Speaker Many consumers say they would be interested in using VR to test products before purchasing them. The majority […]
Continue readingDigital Engagement Tools Launched for Chico’s Store Associates
By Chuck Martin, Internet of Things Keynote Speaker Chico’s is launching a suite of digital engagement tools to enable sales associates to provide a more personalized […]
Continue readingGoogle Smart Home Devices to Be Sold, Installed by Office Depot
By Chuck Martin, Internet of Things Keynote Speaker Office Depot has become a certified partner for Google and Nest smart home devices. As a result, customers […]
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