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Connected Devices’ Summer Surge
8/27/2010
It has been an exciting summer in the connected-device world, and there is no doubt it will intensify as we near the 2010 holiday season. Just this month, we’ve seen hints of tantalizing tablets, new technology, location-based apps, hybrid devices, and promising patents. And just this week, a new ereader is off to a roaring start and one of America’s foremost retailers is rolling out a major overhaul of its consumer-electronics division.
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The Coming Waves of Connected Devices
8/23/2010
One look at the market for connected devices and it seems as though connectivity is no longer just considered to be an added luxury for consumers; it has become a requirement. Consumers want Internet connectivity everywhere; they want it in their cars, on their digital photo frames, in their cell phones, and for some, even their dog’s collar.
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Best Buy Puts Some ‘Kick’ in Shopping Experience
8/20/2010
Consumers turn to Best Buy, www.bestbuy.com, for the latest in electronics, gadgets, and emerging devices. And now more than ever, this trendsetting retailer is working to become a leading force in the M2M/connected-device marketplace not only in its product and service offerings, but also in its retail shopping experience.
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Dell Looks to ‘Streak’ Ahead
8/17/2010
Right now Apple’s, www.apple.com, iPad, is largely an unchallenged contender in the tablet market—a niche segment that some would argue it helped create. As sales continue to reach new heights, other device makers are crafting their answer to Steve Job’s latest megahit.
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Ereader Update: The War Rages On
8/6/2010
It started with a slash—a price slash, that is—and just like that it seems ereaders are back in the news. This summer we have seen price wars, the launch of a new device, rumors of a coup from an unknown, and even a few ‘deaths’ in the ereader family. All of this followed by an announcement this week; is Barnes & Noble really up for grabs?
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Smart Mobile Screens Carry Focused Messages
7/7/2010
Advertisements continue to get smarter, and new technology is increasing the ability of advertisers to target messages to a particular place and time. New types of dynamic displays allow for messages to be adjusted based on who might be seeing them at any given moment.
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Android-Based Tablet Coming Soon
7/6/2010
A new Android-based tablet designed to be a productivity tool for business applications is set to hit the market in early 2011. San Jose-based Cisco Systems, www.cisco.com, unveiled its new computing device, the Cius, last week amid promises that the tablet will be a first-of-its-kind mobile collaboration tool that offers virtual desktop integration from anywhere, anytime.
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Welcome to Our Glimpse into Connected World
6/21/2010
It’s here … We have defined an architecture and voice for Connected World magazine that is informative, yet fun for the inspired, driven, and influential. If you are reading this magazine, then you are among an elite group of individuals that recognize that we live in a connected world. And you acknowledge it is this connected world that is rapidly changing the way we all work and play.
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Connected Devices: How Big Can the Market Get?
6/4/2010
It’s hard not to get carried away by the excitement of connected devices these days. With more devices being connected at all levels and across multiple market segments, it’s not uncommon to see grandiose numbers emerging regarding just how big this market can become.
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Connected Devices Set to Dominate Data Traffic
6/2/2010
We have all heard the buzz surrounding connected devices lately. Devices such as smartphones, personal navigation devices, ereaders, fitness devices, home health monitors, and home automation products are taking the consumer market by storm. While these products are all very different from one another, they share one common factor and that is cellular connectivity.
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Intel’s Embedded Position in M2M
5/13/2010
Connected devices are finally starting to receive the attention they deserve. Now more than ever, people are taking interest in the power of embedded connectivity. But do we truly know what’s inside these devices; i.e., what’s behind the technology that makes it all work?
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Key Fobs to Keep You Connected to Your Car
4/19/2010
Vehicles on the road seem to be getting more intelligent all the time. Drivers no longer have to look under the hood to check their oil or crouch down next to their tires to check the pressure. Today, with the touch of a button, you can check your vehicle’s vital components while seated comfortably in the driver seat.
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Sierra Enhances Positioning
4/5/2010
The M2M (machine-to-machine) news just keeps coming. Coming off of CTIA and leading up to the Connected World Conference in Chicago this June, it’s that time of year for companies in the space to get their message out.
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CTIA Keeps the Industry Buzzing
3/26/2010
Machine-to-machine was front and center at the CTIA Wireless 2010 show this past week in Las Vegas, March 23-25, proving once again how pervasive the technology has become, enabling innovative products across many different vertical markets. From healthcare equipment, to retail solutions, to in-vehicle telematics systems, to consumer devices, M2M is the underlying technology for a range of products and services.
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