IDC: AI spending will reach $342B in 2021
Venture Beast
AUGUST 4, 2021
In a new report, IDC reports that companies will spend $342 billion on AI software, hardware, and services in 2021. Read More.
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TechSpot
JANUARY 20, 2023
Since August 2021, a Massachusetts high school has been unable to properly control its lights due to a software glitch. The software and hardware controlling what was supposed to be an energy-saving system became almost impossible to fix due to corporate buyouts and Chinese manufacturing shutdowns.
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Forrester IT
MARCH 7, 2023
According to the International Energy Agency, data transmission networks consumed 260–340 TWh (terawatt-hours) in 2021, or 1.1–1.4% Sustainability efforts in telecommunications have to span efforts in hardware as well as software; they […] of global electricity use.
The Verge
JUNE 18, 2020
The service will initially be powered by Xbox One S consoles in server blades in Microsoft’s datacenters, but the software giant is planning to upgrade this hardware next year.
Network World
OCTOBER 6, 2021
When it comes to protecting data-center-based resources in the highly distributed world, traditional security hardware and software components just aren’t going to cut it.
GeekWire
JULY 27, 2021
While 2021’s slow release calendar has created a sluggish market for third-party games, Xbox reported continued growth on hardware sales and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Hardware revenue grew by 172% due to continued high demand for the new Xbox Series X|S. Xbox Series S (top) and X. Thomas Wilde Photo).
TechSpot
AUGUST 5, 2021
In the three-month period ending June 30, 2021, Nintendo sold 4.45 million Switch hardware units and 45.29 million pieces of software. million pieces of software. During the same period a year ago (as the pandemic was ramping up and stay-at-home orders were widely in effect), Nintendo sold 5.68
The Verge
JANUARY 2, 2022
Samsung introduced its first TVs with Mini LED technology at CES 2021, and they wound up being perhaps the best sets that the company has produced yet — not counting the exorbitantly priced The Wall, that is. Samsung’s Mini LED TVs now look even better when bright. All HDMI ports on the higher-end TVs will be 2.1 and support 4K 120Hz.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know Windows 10X as it stands now, and the devices that will be compatible in 2021. There’s a brand new version of Windows on the way, and it’s set to change how we interact with our PCs—and even change our ideas about what a PC actually is. Read more.
Venture Beast
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Hardware saw a 144% year-over-year surge, but software also grew 36%, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. “January 2021 consumer spending across video game hardware, content,and accessories reached a January record $4.7 billion,… Read More.
The Verge
MAY 4, 2021
Nearly four years later, in 2021, Apple is still selling the Series 3 as its entry-level Apple Watch model starting at $199, an $80 savings compared to the more recent Apple Watch SE. And being able to update your hardware’s software is important: the just-released watchOS 7.4.1, for example, patches a critical security flaw.
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 8, 2023
Skills such as software engineering, architecture, cloud, and program management are highly sought after as more companies explore creating both internal and external applications and solutions. percent since 2021, according to Dice. Average salary: US$120,653 Increase since 2021: 15.6%
The Verge
OCTOBER 30, 2020
You’ll have to wait a bit longer for Panic’s odd little handheld: In an update published today , the company announced that Playdate will slip from its original 2020 window and now ship in early 2021. The company says adapting to these issues ultimately led to the decision to push back the launch to 2021. Image: Panic.
The Verge
JUNE 29, 2020
Lululemon, the company behind trendy fitness apparel, is getting into the hardware business with Mirror. The Times says Mirror expects to bring in over $100 million in revenue this year and to break even or be profitable in 2021. Mirror sells a $1,495 reflective display for streaming workouts.
The Verge
JUNE 14, 2021
Gaming peripheral company Turtle Beach announced at E3 2021 that it’s getting into a new product category: flight sim hardware. In addition to controls, this hardware includes a 3.5mm jack on its left side for private listening. This hardware doesn’t feature force feedback or rumble. Turtle Beach.
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Only a few hundred Playdates had actually been made at that point, all of which were shipped out to interested software developers. Orders should now be starting in early 2021, our "season one" of games now has even more games than we planned, and mass production is starting. Read: [link].
The Verge
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The OnePlus 9 likely won’t arrive until spring 2021, but thanks to some photos published by PhoneArena , we won’t have to wait that long for a glimpse of it. The images are of an alleged prototype device complete with unique pre-prod branding, and some software screengrabs reveal a little extra detail about the upcoming flagship.
Venture Beast
MAY 31, 2021
At Computex 2021, Nvidia unveiled its Base Command AI software development platform and x86 servers certified to run Nvidia AI Enterprise. Read More.
The Verge
JUNE 7, 2021
Apple’s hosting its second all-virtual Worldwide Developers Conference this year, and it seems like the company plans to squeeze in even more hardware announcements alongside its usual software updates. WWDC 2021 will run all week long, but things start off with the traditional Apple keynote on June 7th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.
TechSpot
MARCH 30, 2023
The concept behind Sidewalk was first mentioned in 2019, and the network was initially launched with a limited set of devices in 2021. But with this week's announcements about Sidewalk's expanded coverage area and the release of developer software and hardware tools from companies like Silicon Labs, Nordic Semiconductor and.
The Verge
JUNE 7, 2021
Apple’s 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference is upon us again, and we will be tracking all of the new software announcements from the keynote. All of that could be forgiven if Apple makes one of its rare WWDC hardware announcements with new MacBook Pro models. WWDC 2021 live blog. Watch the WWDC 2021 keynote live.
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 22, 2023
Every business unit has a stake in the IT services, apps, networks, hardware, and software needed to meet business goals and objectives, and many of them are hiring their own technologists. Average salary: US$131,995 Increase since 2021: 0% 2. Average salary: US$129,118 Increase since 2021: +3.4%
The Verge
JUNE 28, 2021
Samsung has taken the wraps off it and Google’s new unified smartwatch platform at MWC 2021 — sort of. But what Samsung did show off was a first look at what its new One UI Watch software will look like, and it elaborated on just what the new Google / Samsung partnership could mean for future Galaxy Watches.
GeekWire
APRIL 1, 2024
Seattle’s Madrona Venture Group, TerraClear CEO Brent Frei and a number of angel investors contributed to the round, which added to a $25 million Series A from May 2021. Seven years later, Frei is very satisfied with the design of his Rock Picker hardware — which can mount to a variety of machines and pick hundreds of rocks per hour.
TechSpot
JUNE 9, 2021
Apple is great at hyping its latest hardware and software. Craig Federighi showed off this skill leading Apple's opening keynote address for WWDC 2021. Live Text, Universal Control, and detailed 3D maps were played up as must-haves in macOS Monterey. However, there is a catch.
GeekWire
MAY 20, 2021
Some of the winners at the 2021 GeekWire Awards during their virtual acceptance speeches on Thursday. But Thursday proved to be an inspiring day, as the 2021 GeekWire Awards returned to honor some of the leading innovators and entrepreneurs who make up the Pacific Northwest tech community. GeekWire video screen grabs). Winner: SeekOut.
The Verge
APRIL 27, 2021
To say Google has now recovered would be the understatement of the week: Alphabet’s just-released Q1 2021 earnings show it raking in a stunning amount of cash this spring, nearly as high as the all-time record revenues and profit it set last quarter. Alphabet’s filing (PDF ) shows revenues of $55.3 billion, nearly as much as the $56.9
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 12, 2023
GPU manufacturer Nvidia is expanding its enterprise software offering with three new AI workflows for retailers it hopes will also drive sales of its hardware accelerators. The workflows are built on Nvidia’s existing AI technology platform.
The Verge
DECEMBER 9, 2021
and 4K gaming at 120Hz — the biggest change had to do with software, with the latest 6-Series running Google TV instead of the Roku OS that has shipped on many of TCL’s most popular sets in the United States. TCL has already rolled out several software updates meant to improve performance and stability.
GeekWire
MAY 26, 2021
Sources inside Valve Software have unofficially confirmed that the Bellevue, Wash.-based The idea that any company, even a major player like Valve, could be planning the launch of a brand-new electronic device for a debut in late 2021 is an incredible display of optimism. An early Steam Machine, the Gigabyte Brix Pro.
Computerworld Vertical IT
MARCH 31, 2023
But Amazon this week made software and hardware development kits available to the public, along with a test kit for checking connectivity. Amazon launched it to select partners in 2021. It used to be open only to select developers. I first wrote about Sidewalk here in 2019 , when the service was announced.
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 27, 2023
increase from 2021. Average salary: US$164,814 Increase since 2021: 8.4% It’s a role that typically requires at least a bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or a related field. Average salary : US$155,934 Increase from 2021 : n/a 3.
GeekWire
APRIL 5, 2023
The Northwest Robotics Alliance was co-founded by Aseem Datar , a former Microsoft Azure general manager who joined Madrona Venture Group as a partner in 2021; Firdaus Pohowalla , a managing director at Cascadia Capital who invests in automation and AI; and Jeff Dance , the CEO and founder of tech innovation company Fresh Consulting. .
The Verge
OCTOBER 23, 2020
I think you’re going to see lower priced hardware as part of our ecosystem when you think about streaming sticks and other things that somebody might want to just go plug into their TV and go play via xCloud,” says Spencer. “You Spencer also teases the potential for an “Xbox Game Pass Platinum” with guaranteed access to new Xbox hardware.
The Verge
JUNE 25, 2021
It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making, but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible. TPMs work by offering hardware-level protection instead of software only. What is a TPM, and why do you need one for Windows 11 anyway?
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Vu joined Remitly in 2019 as global head of diversity, equity and inclusion, then became VP of ESG in October 2021 after the company went public. Yohana founder and CEO Yoky Matsuoka appeared at the GeekWIre Summit in 2021. Matsuoka debuted Yohana in September 2021 as a way to help families manage ever-growing to-do lists.
Computerworld Vertical IT
OCTOBER 29, 2021
I’ve consistently said that videoconferencing firms who position their software as collaboration products aren’t really collaborative. In addition, the hardware won’t work seamlessly with the three major videoconferencing services. In addition, the hardware won’t work seamlessly with the three major videoconferencing services.
The Verge
MAY 18, 2021
Today’s two-hour event will introduce what is expected to be a full treasure chest of new hardware and software. Of course, nothing’s for sure when it comes to Google, but it’s very likely we’ll get some information about the latest version of its OS, Android 12. There have already been some developer previews.)
The Verge
AUGUST 4, 2021
While the PS5 with a disc drive is no longer selling for less than the cost to produce it, the less expensive and disc-less $399 PS5 Digital Edition is reportedly on track to have Sony’s related losses offset by other hardware sales like accessories and the PS4. each during Q1 2021 across digital software, add-ons, and services.
The Verge
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Google is hiring an “Augmented Reality OS” team focused on building software for an “innovative AR device,” according to job listings spotted by 9to5Google. Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system.
Dataconomy
JANUARY 11, 2024
This time, the hardware team, which involves FitBit, Pixel, and Nest employees, has been affected. They each had their own people for design, making the gadgets, writing software, and designing the way things look and work. ” In simple terms, it means that one team will handle the hardware part of Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit.
CIO Business Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
That’s why, in the summer of 2021, Chris Nardecchia, SVP and chief digital and information officer, set about enabling a transformation that would change Rockwell’s business before it lost ground to a new class of hungry competitors.
The Verge
DECEMBER 31, 2021
And, yes, I realize that this is not the first time we’ve announced the death of the company or its devices (and, for reasons I’ll explain below, it likely won’t be the last) but this is a very definite ending for legacy BlackBerry hardware. As of January 4th, any phones or tablets running BlackBerry’s own software — that’s BlackBerry 7.1
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