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☆ Roku announces its own TV line at CES 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRoku announces its own TV line at CES 2023CNBC's Julia Boorstin talks to Roku CEO Anthony Wood about the company's announcement it was launching its own TV line at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.

☆ Amazon's Alexa will soon help EV drivers find a charger
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon is betting that Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant, can help ease one of electric vehicle drivers' biggest worries: finding a charging station while on the road. At CES on Thursday, Amazon announced a new collaboration with EVGo , one of the largest U.S. charging networks, that will soon allow Alexa to navigate EV drivers to public charging spots and pay for the service. Alexa will draw on data from EVGo's PlugShare community to help guide EV drivers to nearby charging stations. If the driver chooses an EVGo station, Alexa will be able to initiate and pay for the charge with simple voice commands. "The EV charging experience is a lot more fragmented than for gas customers, who can pretty much stop at any location," said Anes Hodžić, vice president at Amazon's Smart Vehicles group.

☆ The BMW i Vision Dee is a concept car that literally changes color
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The two cars, which look basically the same, are both called the i Vision Dee concept. This year, the i Vision Dee changes through a full palette of colors with different parts of the car body showing different colors all at once. One version of the BMW i VIsion Dee is covered in color-changing panels. Courtesy BMWThe other i Vision Dee concept was built to show off new ideas for the “user interface,” which is how drivers and passengers interact with the vehicle. The car also has a head-up display, of course, but, in the i Vision Dee concept, the display stretches across the entire windshield.

☆ These are the gadgets to watch out for at CES 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThese are the gadgets to watch out for at CES 2023, according to Mashable's Matt BinderMatt Binder, Tech Reporter at Mashable, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss what to expect from CES 2023.

☆ Tesla is losing its Supercharger advantage as rivals like GM and Mercedes build their own networks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes announced at CES this week its plans to launch a "high-power" EV charging network. The announcement is an effort to replicate Tesla's Supercharger advantage. The Supercharger network has long set Tesla apart from any competition, and largely still does. This week at CES in Las Vegas, Mercedes announced it is launching its own version of Tesla's Supercharger network. GM, meanwhile, is establishing an "Ultium Charge 360" charging network in North America.

☆ This L’Oreal device aims to help people with limited mobility apply makeup
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

French cosmetics giant L’Oreal unveiled a new handheld makeup applicator called HAPTA at this year’s the Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) in Las Vegas, that aims to assist people with limited mobility or tremors to apply makeup independently. L'Oreal unveiled its HAPTA device at CES 2023. L’Oreal debuted another invention at CES called Brow Magic, a handheld electronic eyebrow makeup applicator to create customized brow shapes. L'Oreal's Brow Magic device L'OrealAfter brushing a Brow Magic primer through brows, users move the printer across the eyebrow in a single motion. Balooch said Brow Magic should also hit the market at the end of 2023, priced between $150 and $200.

☆ Stellantis CEO delivers a technology statement with a Ram truck
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Joseph White | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The electric "Ram 1500 Revolution," unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, is a one-of-a-kind show vehicle meant to whet appetites for a production model due in 2024. It will arrive after rivals' offerings in one of the most important segments of the North American electric vehicle market. The real electric Ram truck will launch more than two years after the smaller Rivian (RIVN.O) R1T electric pickup and Ford's (F.N) F-150 Lightning electric truck. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the long-delayed Cybertruck will launch this year from a factory in Texas. ($1 = 0.9479 euro)Reporting by Joe White in Las Vegas Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Carmaker Stellantis creates new data services business
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Companies Stellantis NV FollowJan 5 (Reuters) - Carmaker Stellantis (STLA.MI) said on Thursday it was establishing a new business unit to help expand its data services business, part of its plans to boost revenue from software-related activities over the next decade. The new unit, called Mobilisights, will license data to a wide range of customers including rival carmakers, drawing on Stellantis' connected vehicles, which are expected to total 34 million by 2030, up from around 12 million now. It is the second of seven new value-added business units planned by Stellantis, whose brands include Fiat, Peugeot and Jeep. The first was the Circular Economy business, aiming to make more use of recycled material in production. Overall, Stellantis is aiming to double revenue to 300 billion euros a year by 2030, at the same time as keeping profit margins high.

Automakers from Sony Honda to Hyundai are introducing ways at the CES 2023 technology trade show this week to reshape the in-car entertainment experience, including offering video games during the rides. "This is a field which can be deployed very quickly," Dirk Hilgenberg, head of Volkswagen AG's (VOWG_p.DE) CARIAD software unit, told Reuters at CES. In December, Tesla issued a "holiday update" to its software to add access to 1,000 PC games through the Steam platform. Still, these are features that consumers are demanding, so VW is at CES seeking partnerships. "We will see the content ... which is provided by software enabled functionality will be a decisive factor for buying."

☆ BMW teases a talking car that shifts colors like a chameleon
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Joseph White | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BMW plans to launch a new lineup of electric vehicles, which it is calling the Neue Klasse, or new class. The BMW concept was very much a show car, with elements that could be challenging to put into mass production at competitive prices. But Zipse told a packed theater at the Palms Casino that BMW "will bring this technology into our Neue Klasse ... in serious production." Playing on its long-time slogan "the ultimate driving machine," BMW said the "Dee" technology could make future cars the "ultimate companion." The i Vision Dee car has 240 separate color cells that can change individually.

☆ Mercedes to launch vehicle-charging network, starting in North America
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A Mercedes-Benz sign is seen on Mercedes-Benz EQE, an all-electric sedan, during International Motor Show Auto 2022 in Riga, Latvia April 30, 2022. REUTERS/Ints KalninsBERLIN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) is poised to invest billions of euros to build 10,000 fast-charging points in North America, Europe and China by 2030, the luxury carmaker said on Thursday. The carmaker will commence construction in North America this year, targeting 2,500 charging points at 400 locations across most U.S. states and Canada by 2027, it said at the CES car show in Las Vegas which runs from Jan. 5-8. The United States has around 140,000 public EV chargers, according to July 2022 data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Still, the region requires at least 3.4 million charging points by 2030 to meet an expected rise in demand, the study said.

☆ Watch here: Insider At CES — How Emerging Technologies Enable the Future of Work
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

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Ram 1500 Revolution BEV electric concept pickup truck Stellantis"This is a vision, or a glimpse, into the future of Ram Trucks," Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. told CNBC. The electric Ram truck is expected to enter an increasingly crowded segment of electric pickups that already includes the GMC Hummer EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, Lordstown Endurance and smaller Rivian R1T. Ram 1500 Revolution BEV electric concept pickup truck StellantisKoval said Ram isn't worried about being late to the segment. Ram 1500 Revolution BEV electric concept pickup truck StellantisThe design of the concept electric Ram pickup appears to be more of a lifestyle pickup rather than a traditional work truck, but executives said the production vehicle will serve both purposes. "The TRX (a performance version of the Ram 1500) has that in spades," Gilles told CNBC.

☆ Fresh tech unveiled at CES
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Parts of Mexico's remote southern jungles have barely changed since the time of the ancient Maya. In the eyes of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the Tren Maya railway will bring modern connectivity to areas for generations deprived of significant economic benefits. But the hasty railway construction critically endanger pristine wilderness and ancient cave systems beneath the jungle floor.

☆ At CES 2023, Sony's 'Gran Turismo' flags new entertainment strategy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

It also represents a significant bridging of the divides between Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation and Sony Music, according to a dozen current and former senior executives interviewed by Reuters. “I defined our identity as a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation on technology,” Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida said. Sony’s “creative entertainment” company approach extends beyond content. A Sony-Honda electric vehicle, scheduled to reach consumers by 2026, is being framed as a rolling showcase of Sony’s entertainment, gaming and camera sensor prowess. This August will bring another test of Sony’s strategy when “Gran Turismo” hits theaters after languishing for 12 years.

☆ Damar Hamlin: Sports World Shows Support for Buffalo Bills’ Player
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

CES: How Will Gadget Startups Face Economic Challenges? The global trade show CES kicking off this week has been the place for startups to showcase their technologies to potential future partners and customers. But the show has been disrupted by the pandemic the past couple of years, and a looming economic downturn has taken a toll on tech companies big and small. WSJ personal tech reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Julie Chang for a glimpse of what we can expect at this year’s event. Photo: Yonhap News/Zuma Press

☆ McCarthy Bid to Become House Speaker Remains Blocked
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

How Ukraine Digitized Its Forces on the CheapNearly a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s fighting forces have managed to rapidly digitize, something the U.S. has spent decades and billions of dollars to do. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels joins host Julie Chang to discuss the shoestring tactics of Ukraine’s military and what the Pentagon can learn from them. Plus, assistive-tech company eSight showcases its next-generation eyewear for the visually impaired at CES.

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☆ Tech’s biggest show is set to kick off in Las Vegas. Here’s what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The Consumer Electronics Show, now in its 56th year, kicks off this week in Las Vegas with a familiar mix of cutting edge technology and oddball gadgets. And this year’s event, in particular, could show how companies are thinking about products as pandemic concerns recede for some consumers but recession concerns remain. This year, featured speakers will include executives from traditional tech companies such as Samsung, Sony and Amazon, as well as other brands like John Deere, Delta and BMW. Still, the topic of virtual reality products will remain a focus for some companies. HTC is expected to launch the Vive Focus 3 this week at the show, with an emphasis on the metaverse.

Roku Select and Plus Series TVs will be available in spring 2023. Announced at CES 2023, Roku Select and Plus Series TVs will be the brand's first displays developed entirely in house. Roku Select and Plus Series TVs arrive in spring 2023Roku Select and Plus Series TVs. RokuRoku will launch its new smart TV lineup with two series: The Roku Select and Roku Plus Series. The Roku Plus Series will have better picture and a hands-free remoteAll Roku TVs come with a voice remote.

☆ A $3,300 self-driving stroller is at this year’s CES. Are parents ready?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Hang onto your baby bonnets: Self-driving technology is coming to strollers. Canadian-based baby gear startup Gluxkind was showing off its Ella AI Powered Smart Stroller at this year’s CES, the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas that offers some of the most cutting edge – and out-there – new technologies. The smart stroller offers much of the same tech seen in autonomous cars and delivery robots, including a dual-motor system for uphill walks and automatic downhill brake assist. The Ella stroller is able to drive itself for hands-free strolling – but only when a child is not inside. Deliveries of the stroller are expected to begin in April 2023, according to the company website.

☆ Volkswagen unveiled its latest electric car at CES 2023. Here's our first look at the ID.7 sedan.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

VW hasn't said how much the ID.7 will cost or when it'll go on sale. We should learn more — and get a better, un-camouflaged glimpse at the ID.7 — closer to when it goes on sale. The Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan.

☆ The tech startup playbook to follow when money is tight
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Raising capital via venture debt will be key for many startups in 2023 PM Images/Getty Images1. This is the startup playbook to follow when money is tight. Instead of getting money from investors, they're taking out multiyear loans. But investors got scared in 2022 when the tech industry started to wobble. Odds and ends:The Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan.

☆ CES 2023: Annual Tech Show Kicks Off as Hardware Startups Face an Innovation Crunch
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Dalvin Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

It has been a hard few years for smaller gadget startups. It isn’t likely to get easier soon. Last year, the buzz from the CES global tech show in Las Vegas was a futuristic sound system poised to disrupt the audio industry. Created by an Israeli startup, the device used camera-powered head tracking and sophisticated acoustic engineering to beam sound directly to the ears of the listener, and nobody else.

☆ House Adjourns Without Choosing Speaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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