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Li-Fi Unleashes the Future of Esports
Think of high-speed gaming and esports with almost imperceptible latency levels of about .5 milliseconds. Then, remove the wires and add virtually impregnable security. That’s what Li-Fi, or light fidelity, delivers. Now, PhotonFi is making the tech available in the U.S. With a host of applications and performance advantages over Wi-Fi and wired options, PhotonFi and Li-Fi are poised to change the gaming, esports and streaming landscape.
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Brunswick Tech Brings Futuristic Fun on the Water
The waves, the spray, the exhilaration that typify the boating lifestyle are within reach with technology Brunswick is applying to maritime experiences. The company has leveraged a range of innovations to become the largest recreational marine company in the world. -
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Tech for Humanity: Advancing Lives through Innovation
Can investing in technology for the good of humankind really pay off? Discover how companies that embrace human security principles not only contribute to a better world but also thrive in their markets. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, great minds from the worlds of diplomacy, finance, education and technology discuss how the aims of the UN-supported Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign can be tangibly realized.
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Futuristic Farming: John Deere Ups Yields with AI, Robotics
With America’s 330 million farmed acres faced with climate and resource challenges, every seed is precious. Fortunately for Earth and its crops, John Deere is the champion heavyweight for sustainable and highly productive agriculture. Using robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity and automation, this company is constantly inventing new ways to maximize yields as economically and sustainably as possible. -
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Variety and CTA on Streaming and the Future of TV
Untangling the opposing forces behind our favorite shows are two experts on industry intel and research: Andrew Wallenstein, Variety’s Intelligence Platform lead, and Jessica Boothe, CTA research director. They discuss the factors that are shaping streaming experiences, among them the cost to consumers. -
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A Journey to the Edge of Space
Disproving the assumption that spaceflight is only for the wealthy, this episode of CES Tech Talk tells the story of spaceflight experiences for the general public. Imagine seeing the world from the heavens, free of borders and boundaries, then returning to Earth with a renewed appreciation for our shared global ecosystem.
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Demystifying AI: Insights from Investing and Tech Experts
AI is everywhere, and has been at work for years in our social media feeds, navigation apps and streaming platforms. Now, it’s increasingly helping businesses improve customer service, manage supply chains and more. As generative AI through ChatGPT, DALL-E and many others is grabbing headlines, investors are taking notice. Here to explain how AI works and what it means to consumers, as well as to tech indices, are Sara Mehle, Nasdaq index research strategist, and Brian Comiskey, CTA director of thematic programs. In less than 32 minutes, they break the tech down for general audiences and investors: AI at its core is simply a digital utility. It’s a tool that’s only as smart as the people programming its operations and setting its boundaries. -
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Warner Bros. Discovery Dives Into Data
With Warner Bros. Discovery, and its 28 networks that span digital media, attaining detailed data on ad impact demands a sort of alchemy. This media behemoth is compiling and applying data ingeniously across its properties to effectively connect advertisers with their target audiences. Andrea Zapata, head of ad sales research at Warner Bros. Discovery, breaks down strategies that get results in this episode of CES Tech Talk. Get the full story about ad data collection done right. -
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Variety Forecasts the Future of Streaming
From music to TV and film, Variety is all over what’s happening in the entertainment industry. Three years into the company’s Variety Intelligence Platform (or VIP, as it’s known to insiders), which goes beyond headlines to alert media businesses of developments in their industries, Variety has accumulated deep insight into what makes media platforms and products succeed. Variety’s Andrew Wallenstein discusses the media business in this episode of CES Tech Talk, observing that the question on everyone’s mind is, “Who will be left standing?” In this intensely competitive business, Andrew offers predictions on specific platforms’ futures. Find out what he foresees for the metaverse, virtual reality applications, industry mergers and more. -
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SXM Media, Podcasts and the Art of Ad Tech
With the largest podcast network in the U.S. and Canada, SXM Media has a lot to offer listeners – and brands seeking to target audiences with extreme precision. The company has mastered advertising technology, or ad tech, employing it to steer advertising to better target audiences that creators seek while informing listeners in ways that entertain. SXM Media, by the way, knows how to advertise with impact. It’s the combined sales organization of Sirius XM Holdings, Inc., which includes the Pandora and Stitcher platforms, and their audiences totaling some 150 million listeners. So, what does SXM Media do in advertising that others don’t? SXM Media ad SVP Lizzie Widhelm shares deep insights gleaned from 17 years in the audio-entertainment space. She also brings first-person experience from her role as creator of the popular Lady Space podcast. -
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Panasonic Powers EVs with Sustainability Tech
From cameras to hairdryers, shavers, headphones and much more, Panasonic has been giving the consumer electronics public what it wants, and needs, for 105 years. Now this global business is prioritizing sustainability with EV batteries and high-efficiency car accessories such as stereos. With American operations and manufacturing that span 60 years, Panasonic is building sustainability solutions in the U.S. Its production facility for EV batteries, in partnership with Tesla, is in Reno, NV. More of the company’s sustainability story is detailed in this episode of CES Tech Talk as Panasonic North America CEO, Megan Myungwon Lee, discusses an ambitious planet-friendly mission. Find out what else Panasonic has in store. Hint: It has to do with hydrogen fuel-cell technology. -
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NBCUniversal Solves the Streaming-Ads Challenge
For broadcast programming, is there a right way to insert commercials into popular shows? NBCUniversal’s Yusuf Chuku says yes. As the corporation’s executive VP of client strategy and insights, he should know. Audiences shouldn’t just tolerate ads, but enjoy and appreciate them. He cites engagement with advertising on NBC Universal’s Peacock channel as proof. In this episode of CES Tech Talk, Yusuf discusses how to incorporate ads into compelling programs for better user engagement.