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Archives for September 21, 2017

Analysis: New Nest Labs security products face stiff competition, says IHS Markit

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By Blake Kozak, principal analyst, security technology at IHS Markit

Nest Labs has expanded into the home security market with a range of products which includes the Nest Secure alarm system, Nest Hello video doorbell, Nest Cam IQ outdoor security camera, and corresponding software and services. 

The video doorbell uses Google’s facial recognition technology.

Nest Labs is one of the first big movers in the home automation market, and the company is thought to be one of the leaders.

Nest currently offers a range of products including thermostats, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and video doorbells.  [Read more…] about Analysis: New Nest Labs security products face stiff competition, says IHS Markit

Chinese search giant Baidu launches $1.5 billion fund for autonomous car tech

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Baidu – China’s equivalent of Google – has launched a $1.5 billion fund for autonomous car technology.

The company’s newly established Apollo Fund will invest in 100 autonomous driving projects in the next three years.

Meanwhile, Baidu has unveiled the latest iteration of its Apollo open-source autonomous driving platform, Apollo 1.5. The Apollo platform has gathered 70 partner companies so far. [Read more…] about Chinese search giant Baidu launches $1.5 billion fund for autonomous car tech

EMO Hannover opens to high-power audience

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The annual showcase for metalworking, EMO Hannover, has been ceremonially opened by President FrankWalter Steinmeier. 

In his opening remarks, Steinmeier (main picture, centre) said: “An open society and prosperous economy rest on a foundation of communication and trust.

“Trade fairs like EMO embody this in a concrete and tangible way. Fortunately, this tradition continues to flourish, even in an age of digital catalogs, video conferences and just-in-time production.”  [Read more…] about EMO Hannover opens to high-power audience

Embedded computing market to grow over $200 billion by 2022

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The global embedded computing market will grow to more than $200 billion by 2022, according to a new report.

The sectors accounting for a significant portion of the expected growth will be automotive and industrial.

The report, Embedded Computing Market, is by Acumen Research and Consulting, which says the market will grow at an annual rate of 6 per cent over the forecast period of 2015 to 2022.  [Read more…] about Embedded computing market to grow over $200 billion by 2022

Deepfield Robotics to showcase precision agriculture technology at Agrilevante

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Deepfield Robotics is preparing to showcase its robotics and automation technologies for the agriculture market at the Agrilevante event, in Italy.  

The company is a startup established by industrial giant Bosch, and has a variety of solutions for the burgeoning precision agriculture market.  [Read more…] about Deepfield Robotics to showcase precision agriculture technology at Agrilevante