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Earl Marquez is Co-Founder & Creative Director at Akosi Music.Akosi Music is a Philippine-based physical music distribution company that merges technology with tangible collectibles to support emerging artists. They produce "Music Cards," collectible items embedded with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, granting fans access to exclusive content from their favorite artists with a simple tap. Recorded live at Benilde HIFI in Manila.IN THIS EPISODE | 01:24 Ano ang Akosi Music? | 04:36 What problem is being solved? | 10:45 What solution is being provided? | 24:51 What are stories behind the startup? | 37:11 What is the vision? | 42:50 How can listeners find more information?AKOSI MUSIC | Website | FacebookBENILDE HIFI | Website | FacebookCO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sprout.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Sprout Payroll Starter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APEIRON | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apeirongrp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/apeirongrp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWALA | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twala.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/twalaio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SYMPH | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://symph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/SymphCo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AIMHI | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aimhi.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/aimhiconstruction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asklexph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Hyperstacks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hyperstacksinc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unawa.asia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | SkoolTek: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skooltek.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Better Support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettersupport.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are offering a referral program for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients! Send us a message to know more) | Britana: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://britanaerp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Wunderbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wunderbrand.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Fail Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fail.coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Drive Manila: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Doon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doon.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Hier Business Solutions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hierpayroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | DVCode Technologies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dvcode.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mata Technologies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mata.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Smile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsmileapi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mommyki Super Pet App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mommyki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Ignite Careers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ignitecareers.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lookingfour.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | NutriCoach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nutricoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Digest PH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://digest.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP) | Contakt RFID Business Cards: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contakt-ph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Uplift Code Camp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upliftcodecamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Wasteless PH | Tech Tribe | YEY | Board Prep | DOHE Philippines | EdFolio | HiveRooms | Kazam | CodeChum | Jur.ph | Big Giant Games | Agile Data Solutions - Hustle PH | Pahatid PH | Founders Launchpad | Pareto Consulting | SeriousMDSTART UP PODCAST PH | ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠This episode is edited by the team at: ⁠⁠https://tasharivera.com

Electric Guitar PLC (AIM:ELEG) CEO John Regan takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through recent developments at the company's 3radical subsidiary, including the deployment of its Voco platform with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology at the Grand Designs Live event in Birmingham this month. Regan highlighted how the platform enables seamless data collection from exhibition attendees, linking physical and digital interactions with clients such as Jewson. Attendees can easily engage by tapping into the system and spinning for prizes, offering a dynamic way for businesses to capture data and communicate effectively. Additionally, Regan discussed an expanded relationship with Mastercard's SessionM loyalty platform. This collaboration allows Mastercard clients to leverage 3radical's gamification technology to drive customer engagement. "We've integrated the 3radical gamification platform so that those clients can very easily deploy that," Regan shared, revealing that this relationship is expanding globally with Mastercard's Boston office. These innovations underline Electric Guitar's focus on enhancing customer engagement across industries, with further plans to link 3radical to advertising campaigns through technologies such as QR codes and CRM integrations. Don't forget to visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more insightful videos, and remember to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for updates! #ElectricGuitarPLC JohnRegan #3radical #VocoPlatform #NFCtechnology #CustomerEngagement #GrandDesignsLive #SessionM #Mastercard #Gamification #CRM #TechInnovation #DataCollection #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

This week's EYE ON NPI has some Nice Freakin' Chips - it's STMicroelectronics' NFC Smart Tag Set, (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/s/stmicroelectronics/st25-tag-bag-ut1-nfc-tag-set) with a cornucopia of labels, stickers, cards and tags that feature ST's Near Field Communication (NFC) chipsets, each with a matching antenna. This 18-piece kit is a great way to evaluate the different materials that NFC tags can be embedded in as well as verify that your NFC reader chipset works at the desired distances. NFC is built on top of the 'RFID' tags you're probably familiar with, unlike read-only RFID tags, NFC has bi-directional communication which means you can write values to the tags which makes them universal. For example, instead of having to manage a separate database that maps the 64-bit RFID value to a product SKU, the SKU itself can be written directly into the non-volatile memory on chip. Stuff like urls, timestamps, account balances, and sensor logs can go straight into the chip for anyone to access - or only for users with the correct password-unlock-code. NFC tags, stickers and cards are an upgrade from iButtons (https://www.analog.com/en/product-category/ibutton-products.html) -- less clunky, do not need to make electrical contact, magnetic stripe cards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_card) -- can hold more information, are less flakey, don't delaminate or demagnetize, or barcodes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcode) -- need good light for optical reading, can be sluggish, very limited amount of data. Since NFC chips have bi-directional communication, plus built in encryption and writable memory, without any battery, they need to harvest energy from RF waves. That means that the the antenna is used for both data and energy and needs to be both tuned to the chip's internal capacitance as well as maximized in order to get the most E field possible (https://www.st.com/resource/en/application_note/an2866-how-to-design-a-1356-mhz-customized-antenna-for-st25-nfc--rfid-tags-stmicroelectronics.pdf). So, in general, the bigger the antenna the 'better' performance you'll get: shorter taps, less finicky alignment, and farther functionality. However - of course, you've got a bigger surface area for the tag. Here's the sizes that come in the ST NFC Smart Tag Set (https://www.digikey.com/short/rf5ddb3c): Three ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 23 pF, tamper enabled label, 35 mm diameter Three ST25TN01K (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TN01K-AFH5/15775849), 50 pF, smart label, 30 mm diameter Three ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 99 pF, smart label, 17 mm diameter Three ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 23 pF, smart label, 50 mm x 50 mm Three ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 23 pF, on-metal tag, 30 mm x 30 mm One ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 23 pF, button tag, 22 mm diameter One ST25TN01K (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TN01K-AFH5/15775849), 50 pF, card, 85 mm x 54 mm One ST25TV02KC (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ST25TV02KC-TFH3/18085938), 23 pF, NFC field detector with LED indicator, 85 mm x 54 mm A nifty feature we saw in the datasheet for the ST25 (https://www.st.com/en/nfc/st25tv-series-nfc-tags.html) is the "tamper detection" capability. Normally to make sure that the end-recipient can detect whether a box was opened in transit is to use a tamper detection sticker that tears when removed. Instead of needing two stickers, or even just relying on a human to properly detect the tampering, the ST25 chips have two extra contacts that can connect to a thin wire switch. When the sticker is moved the thin wire is broken and the chip will detect it. Since we can use encryption/authentication on the ST25, the tamper sticker tag can't be replaced. And, when using a digital logging system, it will automatically record the tamper without a person being able to fudge the reading. If you want to get started with integrating STMicroelectronics' ST25T NFC chips (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/rfid-rf-access-monitoring-ics/880?s=N4IgjCBcoLQCxVAYygMwIYBsDOBTANCAG4B2aWehA9lANogDsAnGKyALqEAOALlCCAC%20woA) or tags into your product authentication/identification, access or inventory management, data logging, or asset tracking, then the NFC Smart Tag Set (https://www.digikey.com/short/rf5ddb3c) is a quick and easy way to get a wide range of stickers and cards to try out. Order today and DigiKey will pick, pack and post your order you'll have these tags in hand by tomorrow afternoon.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Mike McCamon, Executive Director of the NFC Forum, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what NFC means for IoT. Mike talks about the NFC Forum's mission to make NFC technology work seamlessly with mobile phones and wearables. He gives insights into the different modes of NFC and how they enhance user experiences. He also discusses emerging use cases in car keys and digital product passports, NFC's role in power harvesting and sustainability, and the NFC Forum's future plans to extend NFC range and capabilities. Mike McCamon is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. He is currently Executive Director of NFC Forum, an industry association dedicated to advancing NFC standards and use cases. He has been both the inaugural executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and part of the executive team that launched Water.org. He also led high-growth teams at Apple, Iomega, Intel, and several startups. NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies, including Apple, Google, Huawei, Identiv, Infineon, NXP, Qualcomm, Sony, and STMicroelectronics. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. NFC Forum's supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. Discover more about NFC and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about NFC Forum: https://nfc-forum.org Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccamon/ (00:00) Intro (00:10) Mike McCamon and NFC Forum (00:58) Matt Damon connection (01:25) Understanding the NFC Forum and its role (03:25) What is NFC? (06:43) Applications of NFC technology in IoT (09:39) Future impact of NFC in IoT (12:58) NFC and sustainability in IoT (16:38) NFC Forum's future roadmap (19:37) Learn more about NFC Forum SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview

Conoce un poco más de lo nuevo del Apple Pay para su ecosistema Tap to Pay para iPhone en todos sus modelos recientes.Que es Tap to Pay de Apple?Tap to Pay es una función que permite a los usuarios de iPhone realizar pagos sin contacto utilizando su dispositivo. Con esta función, los usuarios pueden agregar sus tarjetas de crédito o débito a la aplicación Apple Wallet en su iPhone y luego simplemente acercar su teléfono a un terminal de pago compatible para realizar una transacción.La tecnología que permite esta funcionalidad se llama Near Field Communication (NFC), que permite la comunicación inalámbrica de corto alcance entre dispositivos compatibles. Al utilizar esta tecnología, Tap to Pay permite a los usuarios de iPhone realizar compras de manera rápida, fácil y segura sin tener que buscar su billetera o introducir su número de tarjeta de crédito.Para utilizar Tap to Pay, es necesario que tanto el comerciante como el emisor de la tarjeta acepten esta forma de pago. Actualmente, esta funcionalidad está disponible en muchos establecimientos alrededor del mundo y es una opción popular para aquellos que desean realizar transacciones sin contacto.Tap to Pay para iPhonepagar con iphone en mexicopagar con iphone nfcpagar con iphone 11pagar con iphone 14pagar con iphone en chilepagar con apple pay iphone 11como pagar con paypal en iphonepagar con tarjeta desde iphonepagar con el iphone

The same technology that powers modern hotel key cards and contactless card payments, can be a huge boost to our real estate branding and marketing.Near Field Communication (NFC) is a powerful technology that has multiple applications, many of which can improve our customer experience and networking.From business meetings, lead generation and home showings, NFC can be a huge game changer for us. If we unlock the applications of this technology marketing tool, we can bring more value to the table.How does NFC work, and what are the ways we can apply it in our businesses? In this episode, real estate technology innovator and CEO of VRLY, Tyler Irons shares why NFC is such a powerful tool for our industry. It’s critical to create a seamless link between what we do online and what we do offline. We need to have consistency in our digital and in-person branding.Technologies like QR codes not only make this process easier on our end, they also help us deliver a better customer experience.QR codes can be the perfect tool for capturing leads, giving the consumer vital information in real time, and elevating our open houses.What are some of the most valuable applications of QR codes for real estate teams and agents? In the second half of our double feature episode, Tyler Irons shares some of the creative and strategic ways to use QR codes in our businesses.

CES 2021 It's CES but not like the usual CES that we are accustomed to. This year it is all virtual and as a result we can't tell you how incredible the latest Micro LED TV looks. There are some great sounding technological improvements that have us excited for the future. This is a long show but we are sure we missed something. If there is a product or announcement you think we should take a look at please let us know. Next week we'll discuss what others saw as “Best of Show”. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Savant's C by GE line is getting a makeover for the new year. Savant's C by GE smart home brand is now Cync. Paul Williams, General Manager of Product Management & Growth - "It's an ideal time to evolve our C by GE™ brand into Cync™, a new brand that best reflects how all of our smart home solutions connect easily and work together seamlessly for a complete smart home experience that can be customized to the lifestyle of every consumer." There will be three new smart home accessories, indoor camera, outdoor smart plug, and a fan switch.  The Cync Indoor Smart Camera has a privacy shutter that physically blocks the lens and cuts audio recording on-demand. There is cloud and local recording via SD card. Subscription service is available for those who chose the cloud based solution. The Cync Outdoor Smart Plug is all weather and has two outlets The outdoor plug can be connected to wifi without a hub and can be used with Bluetooth. The two outlets can be controlled independently through app and voice controls through integration with Alexa and the Google Assistant.  The Cync Fan Speed Smart Switch is an in-wall solution for ceiling fans has four different speeds. In addition to on-demand controls, schedules can be created for customized use throughout the day, and the switch also can be grouped with other Cync accessories. These products begin to arrive in March with the mobile app, and the Outdoor Smart Plug. The Camera will follow in May, with the Fan Speed Smart Switch in June.  The exact dates and pricing have not yet been released. More info can be found at gelighting.com. LG LG OLED TVS New LG OLDS for 2021 A1 OLED Replaces B1 A7 processor and available in 42” C1 OLED available in 48”, 55”, 65”, 77” and new for 2021 83” panels. 4K, Gen 4 Alpha 9 processor which enables the TV to quickly identify the important elements within each frame and adjust brightness in those areas for a better exposed image. G1 OLED available in 55”, 65” and 77” 4k, Gen 4 A9 Processor, Evo (evo panels contain a new luminous element that promises higher brightness, clarity, detail and punch)  Z1 OLED available in 77” and 88” 8K LG partnered with Xbox and Nvidia so that its G1, C1, and Z1 OLEDs could be fitted with G-Sync anti-tearing, stuttering and juddering technology, as well as AMD's FreeSync Premium equivalent. HDMI 2.1 features such as VRR are also correct and present. LG will also be the first brand to have the Google Stadia app available on its TVs in the US, UK and much of Europe. LG also discussed LG QNED MiniLEDs, as previously announced, which combine both NanoCell and quantum dot technologies with Mini LED backlight control. There will also be some plain NanoCell TVs as well, which will come with many of the gaming features, including the Google Stadia app, in addition to non-NanoCell LCD TVs for the budget end of the market. No pricing or shipping information at this time LG's webOS 6.0 Smart TV LG Electronics (LG) announced the introduction of webOS 6.0 for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD smart TVs. Paired with the new Magic Remote, the latest version of the company's acclaimed TV platform offers viewers a more enjoyable and intuitive content discovery experience. The upgraded LG ThinQ AI in webOS 6.0 supports new voice commands for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, making TV management and searching across streaming services, internet and broadcast channels easier than ever before. LG's new Magic Remote offers simpler controls when using voice recognition with multi-AI offerings of LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.* Simple to navigate, slick, easy to hold and use, the Magic Remote offers more user-friendly features including fast connections between the TV and other devices and hot keys for accessing popular content providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.** Magic Tap, a one-touch Near Field Communication (NFC) function on the Magic Remote, provides virtually instant access to a host of exciting viewing possibilities. By simply touching a compatible NFC-enabled smartphone*** to the remote, viewers can share content from their phones to the LG TVs or vice versa. Users can also view content stored in these mobile phones on their LG TVs while continuing to use their favorite smartphone apps and features. myQ® Opens Introduces Smart Access Solutions myQ Pet Portal - Allows you to control the pet door with two way audio and video through the myQ Pet Portal app. now available for pre-order on myQpetportal.com starting at $2,999 In-Garage Grocery Delivery Service - a new service that allows eligible Prime members to have their grocery orders from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh delivered securely into their garage. More info here myQ Smart Community Access - allows residents to view and verify their guests' identities before granting them entry to the building or community. See Demo here myQ Smart Vehicle Access - will provide their drivers with the ability to safely open, close and monitor their garage door from wherever they are on their journey. 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From a simply smart 85" 4-Series TCL Roku TV that delivers the easiest way to enjoy 4K HDR streaming and an 85" 4K HDR TCL Roku TV with QLED picture quality to the ultimate 85" mini-LED powered 8K TCL TV with QLED wide color technology, the XL Collection will fit any budget and exceed the highest performance standards to deliver larger-than-life home entertainment. The 85R745 including Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology delivers better brightness and wider color volume; Dolby Vision; Dolby Atmos™ ; Contrast Control Zone technology, as well as Variable Refresh Rate and 120Hz HDMI input support for a smoother gaming experience The massive models of the XL Collection will be available in North America during the year ahead, starting with the 4-Series TCL Roku TV 85" set (85R435) launching later this quarter at just $1599. The 85" QLED TCL Roku TV (85R745) and 85" mini-LED powered 8K TV will arrive in the months to follow. TCL Electronics also announced that it will roll out a TCL Google TV™ series in 2021 to TCL customers, starting in the United States and later in other parts of the world. TCL Google TVs will combine TCL's industry-leading display technologies, such as Mini-LED, 8K and QLED, with Google's new entertainment experience, to help users discover and access the content they love in stunning definition on the latest TCL screens more easily than ever before. TCL Google TVs bring together movies, shows, live TV and more from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them for each user. It offers personalized recommendations so TCL users can discover new things to watch.  Users can even ask Google to find movies and shows, answer questions, and control smart home devices with their voice on TCL's big screens. TCL Audio TCL has teamed up with Roku to launch the new Alto R1 soundbar, the company's first entry into "wireless" bars and the first soundbar to use Roku proprietary WiFi AUDIO streaming technology. This new feature completely eliminates the need to use a cable when connecting to the TV. Rather, simply plug the soundbar power cord into your wall outlet, turn it on and the TCL Roku TV will automatically generate an on-screen guide for set-up. Additional non-wireless options with Roku TV Ready will also be available later in the year. For consumers who want a bar with Dolby Atmos and voice capabilities, the Alto 82i with Dolby Atmos, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay will launch in Q3 with dual built-in subwoofers. Two additional bars will round out the Alto lineup in 2021. The Alto 8e with a 3.2.1 configuration, Dolby Atmos, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Airplay and Spotify compatibility, along with a wireless subwoofer and up-firing speakers will be available in Q2. And lastly, another premium soundbar with Dolby Atmos. Cleer Crescent  Smart Audio Speaker Newsweek - Best of CES 2020, House Beautiful - Best of CES 2020, AVS Forum - Best of CES 2020 Scheduled to ship in early January The speaker has a linear array of eight custom 40mm full-range drivers and two 3.3-inch subwoofers. It usee Dysonics' SoundShaping software to create an immersive listening experience, Wide Stereo Model mimics the sonic ambiance of a large orchestral performance, creating a soundstage from the stereo for far field and near field listening similar to that of a high end audio setup. Powered by Google Assistant, the Crescent incorporates an optimized mic array with noise-rejection technology for superior far-field voice recognition. The Crescent also supports Hi-Res digital audio formats and streaming from Spotify Connect Apple AirPlay 2, AAC, FLAC, WMA anc Apple Lossless, and Chromecast.  Audio sources include With Wi-Fi, 3.5mm Aux, RJ25 and optical. Crescent's design was intended to fit in with decor regardless where it's placed in the home. A speaker grille with an acoustic construction structure and a reinforced speaker cabinet with glass fiber ribs for reduced vibrations and sonic resonance. The Crescent Smart Home Speaker, available is in champagne color, is priced at $699.99. WiSA Releases Sound Send Audio Transmitter WiSA, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, is introducing SoundSend, the Association's first branded product. Consumer Electronic brands can now offer audio enthusiasts smart surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The SoundSend HDMI audio transmitter is designed to make true wireless multichannel audio accessible in minutes, without the need of WiFi, to any smart TV with ARC/eARC connections and transmits high-resolution audio automatically to WiSA Certified(tm) audio speakers an immersive cinema experience at home. Transmitting high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio for up to eight channels, SoundSend is the Association's first product and offers advanced tuning features including My Zone to create the perfect sweet spot, and decoding capabilities for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby True- HD and Dolby Atmos. Sound Send is available now for $179 through Amazon and other online stores. Platin Audio Expands Monaco Product Line to Include the First Smart Surround Sound System With the New WiSA SoundSend Wireless Audio Transmitter WiSA® LLC announced a wireless home cinema bundle complete with the WiSA SoundSend audio transmitter, the Association's first branded product, and the Tuned by THX™ Monaco 5.1 Immersive Wireless Home Audio System™ from Platin Audio. The bundle is now available for online purchase for $899 through Amazon, Newegg, eBay and Target. The Monaco 5.1 with WiSA SoundSend system gives users immersive, theater-quality sound experiences made possible by WiSA Certified™ speakers and the HDMI (or optical)-connected audio transmitter, enabling for effortless home cinema setup and control in less than ten minutes. The SoundSend transmitter, WiSA's first branded product, is a universal wireless multichannel home cinema audio transmitter designed to enable simple, yet amazing, home entertainment experiences for owners of smart TVs. The transmitter easily connects via HDMI/ARC and eARC to hundreds of millions of new and installed smart TVs. Better than unidirectional soundbars, the Platin Monaco and WiSA SoundSend system allows consumers to easily create truly immersive home cinema experiences in minutes. The compact Monaco 5.1 system from Platin is Tuned by THX and perfectly combines high-definition audio quality and a less than 5.2 millisecond latency for picture-perfect lip sync. With only a 1-microsecond synchronization between speakers, the result is amazing accuracy and clarity. The system fits easily into any size living space--no audio cables required--and users can connect the speakers to any AC outlet. WiSA SoundSend decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital +, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos and offers audio quality of up to 24bit/96kHz. The SoundSend and Monaco combination can also create virtual Dolby Atmos experiences when an Atmos signal is delivered to SoundSend. Sony 2021 Models Announced All Sony TVS will include XR processing with AI driven texture enhancement, color recreation, signal and data processing and Netflix Calibrated Mode and IMAX Enhanced content, HDMI 2.1 compatibility, including support for eARC, 4K resolution at 120Hz and features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) compatibility, with tuners that can handle the new 4K-capable broadcast standard. The other major change coming to Sony TVs is the transition from Android TV to its successor Google TV, first introduced last year on the new Chromecast with Google TV. One of the major features of Google TV is an emphasis on Google Assistant and Google Home voice interaction. Sony steps up this capability by introducing hands-free voice control for several of its 2021 Google TVs. All TVs support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound along with HDMI 2.1 compatibility.  Sony Master Series Z9J 8K LED TV. It's the only 8K model announced at this time, and Sony will offer the set in 75- and 85-inch screen sizes. Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, which delivers a sound from screen effect for more immersive listening and sound positioning that matches sound effects and dialogue to the objects and actors on screen. Also known as Cognitive TV which Sony says is a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear. Cognitive Processor XR divides the screen into numerous zones and detects where the “focal point” is in the picture. The new processor can cross-analyze multiple elements at once, Sony claims, helping to adjust each element to its best final outcome. Cognitive Processor XR can also analyze sound position in the signal so the sound matches with what's on the screen, as well as upconverting any sound to 3D surround sound. Sony Master Series A90J OLED TV. Available in 55-, 65- and 83-inch sizes, Sony's newest OLED model promises beautiful picture quality with XR OLED contrast enhancement that adjusts the brightness for higher brights and deeper blacks, as well as XR triluminos pro for a wider color gamut and more realistic color palette. The A90J also features Acoustic Multi-Audio technology. Sony X95J. Available in 85-, 75- and 65-inch sizes is 4K. The X95JJ also features Acoustic Multi-Audio technology. Sony X90J, starting with a 50-inch set and ranging up to 75 inches is 4K. The X90J does not have hands-free capability or the room-listening mics that feature entails. Sony has not announced pricing for any of the above sets, or dates for retail availability but these details will be announced in spring of 2021, suggesting these models will go on sale sometime in the early part of this year. JBL launches new AirPods Pro competitors JBL Live Pro Plus - available on JBL.com on March 14, for $180 in four color options -- black, white, pink and beige. Adaptive Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient, Wireless charging, Speed Charge (10 minutes of charging gets you an hour of playback), Echo canceling mic technology are just a few of it's features Live Free NC Plus - available on JBL.com on March 14 for $150 in four color options -- black, blue, white and rose. Active Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient, Wireless charging JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS - Due in the Spring for $150. Available in blue, white and black. Active noise canceling with Smart Ambient feature, Independent earbud use (you can use a single bud) JBL Tour Pro Plus - JBL's Tour Series headphones will be available in black at major retailers and on JBL.com on May 30 for $200. 6.8mm dynamic drivers, Six hours of battery with active noise canceling on, eight hours with Bluetooth only, Check My Best Fit feature lets you check your ear fit with the companion app.  KOHLER Expands Smart Home Collection at CES 2021, Emphasizes Wellbeing and Touchless Experiences for Kitchen and Bath Kohler introduced four new smart home products: Stillness Bath - This experiential bath draws its inspiration from Japanese forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Water, light, fog and aromas converge to create an immersive journey of the senses designed to relax the mind, soothe the body, and renew the spirit. Innate Intelligent Toilet - Innate includes a heated seat, auto open and close, intuitive remote, and personal bidet functionality. Touchless Residential Bathroom Faucet - The touchless bathroom faucet offers hands-free activation for washing hands, brushing teeth, and other daily tasks. There is also a remote puck that allows for a retrofit solution add-on to any KOHLER single control bathroom faucet. Kohler and Phyn Partnership - Kohler will launch two co-branded products with Phyn in 2021 – the KOHLER Whole Home Water Monitor Powered by Phyn – a DIY unit and a Pro version with an automatic shut off. The DIY version mounts under a single sink and can be easily installed by a homeowner. The Pro variation is installed at a water main, either inside or outside the home, and can mitigate costly damage through an automatic water shutoff feature. D-Link's introduces new solutions for safety, entertainment, learning, and working at home D-Link showcased their latest mydlink, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet solutions that digitally transform the home to meet users' needs for today's demanding applications. Home Safety - As more people are staying home due to the pandemic, the safety of the home has become more important than ever. D-Link's latest mydlink cameras and sensors, such as this year's CES Innovation Award Honoree Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water Sensor Kit, keep the home connected and protected, without sacrificing privacy.  Home Entertainment - D-Link's new Wi-Fi 6 router, switch, and adapters bring revolutionary Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5GE technology to users at home, including a 2021 CES Innovation Award Honoree, D-Link's USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter. Wi-Fi 6 is capable of a maximum throughput of 9.6 Gbps across multiple channels, Samsung Neo QLED  Using the new Quantum Matrix Technology. It precisely controls Samsung's exclusive new Quantum Mini LED to express blacks, whites and every shade in between with extraordinary accuracy. The Neo Quantum Processor Deep learning algorithms optimize your viewing conditions, improving movies, shows and games in real time. And with Neo QLED 8K, an AI-powered 8K picture is completed by 16 multi-model neural networks. Quantum HDR sets the new standard for incredible, crisp detail and rich, accurate color. The dynamic tone mapping of HDR10+ adjusts color and contrast scene by scene, allowing you to appreciate even the smallest details. Realistic 3D sound puts you in the middle of the action. Dynamic sound pinpoints movement from all corners of the screen with dedicated up-firing and side-firing speakers to bring each scene to life. Micro LED Discover stunning details on our biggest display that surpasses your greatest expectations. Energy-efficent technology delivers true-to-life color, sharp contrast and optimal brightness in every scene. Arena Sound Placed with ultimate precision for maximum effect, a full-range speaker delivers vivid, lifelike sound to fully immerse you in every scene. Object tracking and vocal clarity create a multi-dimensional soundscape to complete — and elevate — the viewing experience. 4Vue Get an immersive experience and view up to four screens at once from a variety of sources — including the four HDMI ports. 110-inch MICRO LED: This new screen features self-lit inorganic LED with a slim and nearly bezel-less Infinity Screen design that seamlessly blends into the living space. The result is a spectacularly immersive viewing experience with astounding picture quality. The 110-inch MICRO LED also adds “4Vue” (Quad View), a four-way viewing option—so you can keep up with multiple sports at once, or stream a tutorial while playing a video game. Also, for US consumers, more than 160 free channels are available through Samsung TV Plus. MICRO LED will be rolled out globally beginning this spring. Lifestyle TV: Samsung's cutting-edge lifestyle TV lineup includes The Serif, The Frame, The Sero and The Terrace—a recently launched 4K QLED outdoor TV—as well as Samsung The Premiere, a cinema-like quality 4K laser projector. SmartThings Cooking: A new service from Samsung SmartThings is designed to make your culinary journey seamless. An automatic Meal Planner powered by Whisk's Food AI recommends meals for the whole week, makes shopping lists with the ingredients you need, and connects to grocery retailers for one-stop shopping straight from the Family Hub™ refrigerator or your mobile screen. Recipe instructions can be sent directly to synced Samsung cooking devices to minimize hassles and mistakes Bringing AI and Robots to Daily Life Including Housekeeping Samsung has long been at the forefront of AI and robotics innovation, leveraging its seven global AI research centers to advance technology. By bringing AI to its products, Samsung is creating new home experiences—from washing machines that optimize water usage, detergents, and wash cycles, to TVs with a Quantum AI Processor that can upscale HD content into pristine 8K resolution. The major technologies featured during Samsung's press conference include the following: JetBot 90 AI+: Coming to the US 1H 2021, this new vacuum cleaner uses object recognition technology to identify and classify objects to decide the best cleaning path. LiDAR and 3D sensors allow JetBot 90 AI+ to avoid cables and small objects, while still cleaning hard-to-reach corners in your home. Also outfitted with a camera, JetBot 90 AI+ is integrated with the SmartThings app to assist you with home monitoring. Samsung Bot™ Care: The latest development in Samsung's growing robotics lineup, Samsung Bot™ Care is designed use AI to recognize and respond to your behavior. It will be able to act as both a robotic assistant and companion, helping to take care of the details in your life. It will also learn your schedule and habits and send you reminders to help guide you throughout your busy day.  Samsung Bot™ Handy: Also in development, Samsung Bot™ Handy will rely on advanced AI to recognize and pick up objects of varying sizes, shapes and weights, becoming an extension of you and helping you with work around the house. Samsung Bot™ Handy will be able to tell the difference between the material composition of various objects, utilizing the appropriate amount of force to grab and move around household items and objects, working as your trusted partner to help with house chores like cleaning up messy rooms or sorting out the dishes after a meal. TV without cords Many electronics manufacturers strive for the better user's experience and comfort. One of such efforts is to make devices working without cords by getting the power wirelessly – literally through the air. The R&D stage startup Reasonance has presented one of its prototypes, a fully wireless 40" TV powered with 120W. For demonstration purposes the receiving coil has been placed on the back panel, though for the product itself it can be incorporated inside.  Explanation of the technology can be found here Technical data of the TV powered by REASONANCE  Power transferred 120 W Frequency used   20-120 kHz Distance (orthogonal alignment) 50 cm (19.5”) Efficiency    90%

Show Summary: The Free WayAround App and Tags allow one to record descriptions, notes, game instructions easily by using your smart phone and the Near Field Communication (NFC) to read and label the Way Tags. With the ability to record 2,000 characters in the descriptions, the possibilities are limitless. Labeling files, containers, appliance logs, audio equipment and the list is only limited by your imagination. Jessica Hipp joined Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the WayAround product line and the Free WayAround App available for Apple iOS and Android. When Jeff read about her father, Darwin Belt, he contacted Jessica and wanted to share her father’s story and talk about the WayAround Tags and WayAround App. Join Jessica and Jeff for this informative discussion about smart tags, creation out of necessity and how you can quickly begin to start your WayAround Tagging. You can find out more about WayAround on the web. Be sure to check out the User Guidefor any questions that you may have. Follow WayAround on Twitter @WayAroundTools Keep up to date by following WayAround on Facebook. *** If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. To find your State Services in your State you can go to www.AFB.org and search the directory for your agency. Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impairedand the Assistive Technology Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

This week cybersecurity news was overshadowed by research, talks and discussion from Infosecurity Europe, which took place in London. During the Threatpost news wrap for the week ended June 7, the team breaks down the top news from the show, as well as other breaking security news covered over the past few days. Those include: Top keynotes from Infosecurity Europe, including one that looked at the impact of data miningon future elections.   Continued worries around the BlueKeep vulnerabilityafter a researcher disclosed a proof-of-concept (PoC). A PoC attack named Tap ‘n Ghostthat targets Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Android smartphones.

Episode 246: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings PodCast for week ending November 19, 2017 features interviews with two of the industry’s most prominent thought leaders, BuildingContext.me’s editor, Therese Sullivan, provides CoreTech coverage and Co-Founder and Partner, John Petze discusses SkyFoundry’s 13 Billion Sq Ft worth of success and the roadmap ahead. Special shout out to Samuel Elkins, Portrait & Commercial Photographer extraordinaire, based in Salt Lake City, UT. More news: Good luck to Phil Zito, who is running full-time with Building Automation Monthly; Project Haystack’s latest update; Belimo releases 6-way electronic pressure independent valve with NFC; Homeland Security Advisory: HIDDEN COBRA; Contemporary Controls announces pre-built CVTRU application now available; and Johnson Controls introduces their VP140 PICV valve series. ControlTalk NOW first guest interview with Therese Sullivan, Principal, BuildingContext.me. Therese does a fabulous job updating the ControlTrends Community on CORE TECH 2017 and what’s new from Silicon Valley. Iot and OT on big campuses have bright futures ahead, drone cleaning crews keep your skyscrapers clean 24/7, UBER says buku city garage space available for re-purposing, Building Therapeutic Center to be the Largest Net Zero project to date, and much more. Visit Therese at BuildingContext. The Easy Way to Make The Internet of Things Device Data Just Work! Data, Data everywhere! As the smart building controls world explodes, and systems become more robust, they consume and need a new type of fuel, DATA! But how do you make this data usable? It is kind of like the problem the United Nations had when they designed the UN. You have all these different participants coming together to work, but they all speak different languages. Nothing gets done until they can understand each other. Without some sort of translator nothing happens. Sign up for Memoori’s Making Internet of Things Device Data Just Work! A Q&A Webinar with Project Haystack. Belimo Releases the new 6-way Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (ePIV) with Near Field Communication (NFC). Now available! Belimo‘s non-spring return 6-way electronic pressure independent valve (ePIV) assemblies with Near Field Communication (NFC) and an ultrasonic flow meter. The ½” offers flow setting to 5.5 GPM and the ¾” with flow setting to 10.3 GPM ideal for ideal for chilled beams and radiant ceilings. The compact valve has the functionality of four 2-way control valves saving space, material and installation time. Homeland Security Advisory TA17-318B: HIDDEN COBRA – North Korean Trojan: Volgmer. Overview: This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Working with U.S. government partners, DHS and FBI identified Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and other indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with a Trojan malware variant used by the North Korean government—commonly known as Volgmer. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean government as HIDDEN COBRA. For more information on HIDDEN COBRA activity, visit https://www.us-cert.gov/hiddencobra. Contemporary Controls Announcement Pre-Built Constant Volume RTU Applications Now Available. re-Built applications make it easy to utilize a Contemporary Controls‘ BASC22 BACnet/IP Sedona Unitary controller in constant volume air-handling (AHU) or constant volume rooftop unit (RTU) applications. Although the BASC22 is a 22-point freely-programmable controller using Sedona as the control language, it can be made into a configurable controller by installing one of five versions (CvRTUv1-CvRTUv5) of constant volume AHU/RTU applications into the controller from the CvRTU Application Series. ControlTalk NOW second guest interview is with SkyFoundry’s Co-Founder and Partner, John Petze. John spells it out — move forward with basic evaluations that are scalable, whether it’s at the edge on a cluster of field buses serving locally, or in the cloud on a huge Amazon server, make your decisions and base your workloads — using proven tools and accurate information. SkyFoundry’s SkySpark deployments have achieved an incredible milestone of ONE BILLION Square Feet worldwide with their Partner Channel, which consists of a network of over 125 authorized systems integrators, specialty engineering firms and OEMs, that implement SkySpark for end users. Read more. The post Episode 246: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings PodCast for Week Ending November 19, 2017 appeared first on ControlTrends.

GELDZAKEN - Betaal jij liever met cash, plastic of jouw mobiele telefoon? Er zijn steeds meer manieren waarop het betalingsverkeer, online én offline, wordt geregeld. Welke betaalmanieren zijn er in de toekomst mogelijk? Jan-Willem Roest, General Manager PayPal BeNeLux, geeft antwoord. Cash? We betalen binnenkort met onze telefoon! Via een app, met Near Field Communication (NFC), wordt deze betaalwijze een steeds bekender gegeven. Veiligheid speelt bij dit soort betalingen een erg grote rol. Roest: "De markt is momenteel enorm aan het veranderen. Waar PayPal ooit begonnen is in peer-to-peer betalingen op eBay, zijn we nu de betaalknop op elke website. Maar het kan veel meer worden in de toekomst."Samenwerken met traditionele bankenHet bedrijf PayPal bestaat inmiddels tien jaar. Een bekende naam, maar wat doen ze precies? Het is een online open betaalplatform dat is opgericht in 1998. Het basisprincipe is simpel: je hebt een betaalrekening op basis van een e-mailadres. Roest is sinds juni 2016 general manager van PayPal BeNeLux: "Vorig jaar was een rollercoaster voor mij. Wij wilden echt gaan focussen op onze core, het betalingsverkeer. Toen werd mij gevraagd om deze nieuwe rol op mij te nemen. Dat ben ik gaan doen vanaf juni, maar dat was precies de periode dat we naar de beurs gingen." Roest blikt terug en kijkt vooruit in deze aflevering. PayPal is een bedrijf dat in Nederland nog veel terrein wil winnen. Met 'mobile' als een van de belangrijkste drivers. Hoe gaan ze dat doen?  

ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for week ending Oct 30, 2016 features interviews with three industry experts: Ken Sinclair, owner and editor of Automated Buildings; Josh Bradshaw, Silicon Valley’s tech-tracking guru; and Fearless Phil Zito, author and editor of Building Automation Monthly. Take a look at OPTERGY’s Aurora and Proton solutions — Building Management has become a whole lot easier; Belimo’s up-coming webinar on their smart butterfly valve technology; John Sublett, Tridium’s CTO, interviews ControlTrends; and Mike Marston reviews EasyIO’s Sedona based FG-32+ architecture. Please note, the nomination period for the 2016 ControlTrends Awards is well underway! This is your opportunity to nominate your favorite products, solutions, vendors, technical support people and executives. ControlTrends’ first guest is Ken Sinclair, owner and editor AutomatedBuildings.com. Ken continues his inquiry concerning the impacts of IoT and self-machine learning in the BAS world, as well as the rapidity of change that is circling the building automation industry. Is our HVAC industry preparing itself for the explosive and disruptive evolution or will it get hit broadside? If you still need convincing that major changes are afoot, be sure to review the attention-getters and direct links to Ken’s references and articles. Optergy — Dedicated to the Business of Managing Buildings, Facilities and Enterprises. Optergy is a technology company dedicated to improving the business of managing facilities with tools to improve efficiency, performance and processes, whilst providing key stakeholders with the information and reporting to make informed strategic decisions. Combining these systems improves the way our clients go about their business. This can be as simple as having a single interface to view their sub systems, or monitoring progress against budget. The New Belimo Butterfly Valve—Advanced Technology for High Flow Applications. The New Belimo Butterfly Valve: Join us to learn about the newly designed butterfly valve and actuator assembly that is the most intelligent, energy efficient, and reliable high flow solution in the HVAC market. Highlights include patent pending self-adjusting end stop algorithm to ensure zero leakage, Near Field Communication (NFC) for easy troubleshooting, commissioning, and programming, and brushless DC motor technology that reduces energy consumption by up to 80%. ControlTrends’ second guest is Josh Bradshaw, who tracks the newest technology coming out of Silicon Valley. Josh’s blog WorkTechWork is the go to place for people interested in the latest IoT technology trends and everything from sustainable energy, wearable technologies, smart homes, and smart buildings. Josh Bradshaw’s mantra is “Don’t work for technology… make technology work for you.” Tridium’s John Sublett Interviews ControlTrends’ Ken and Eric. Tridium’s Chief Technology Officer, John Sublett turns the tables on ControlTrends with his interview with Ken and Eric. Beginning with how ControlTrends got started, John deftly steers the conversation along the open systems and integration highway, traversing the trends and the new drivers in the industry; the speed and formidability of technology and the blurry lines it creates; and perhaps most importantly, there is a lot of open road and smart building integration opportunity still ahead. ControlTrends’ third guest is Fearless Phil Zito. One of the sharpest knives in the building automation drawer, Phil is owner and editor of Building Automation Monthly and as Phil promises, “You’ll leave educated!” And, “When it comes to working in the building automation space, no skill stands out more than HVAC. Having a solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals will get you far in the building automation space.” FG-32+ Architecture — All EasyIO Products Run Sedona Framework. EasyIO’s Mike Marston provided ControlTrends with this update: “All EasyIO products run Sedona Framework and Sedona is very much alive. We have 300,000 plus Sedona controllers installed across 40 countries and our new FW14 Wi-Fi mesh controllers also run Sedona. Here is the Sedona Framework deployed in an FG32+:” Here is Your Official 2016 ControlTrends Awards Nomination Ballot! The nomination period for the 2016 ControlTrends Awards is well underway! This is your opportunity to nominate your favorite products, solutions, vendors, technical support people and executives. Help us recognize the heroes and superstars of our HVAC and Building Automation industry. Nominate those people, products, and solutions that help sustain our industry and make it so important and successful. The top five or six nominees in each category will then be placed on the final voting ballot in December. Please pass this nomination ballot to your co-workers and colleagues! Click here to start the nomination process. Please share this link with your network. The post ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for Week Ending Oct 30, 2016 appeared first on ControlTrends.

RFIDiggity: Pentester Guide to Hacking HF/NFC and UHF RFID Francis Brown Partner - Bishop Fox Shubham Shah Security Analyst at Bishop Fox Have you ever attended an RFID hacking presentation and walked away with more questions than answers? This talk will finally provide practical guidance for penetration testers on hacking High Frequency (HF - 13.56 MHz) and Ultra-High Frequency (UHF – 840-960 MHz). This includes Near Field Communication (NFC), which also operates at 13.56 MHz and can be found in things like mobile payment technologies, e.g., Apple Pay and Google Wallet. We'll also be releasing a slew of new and free RFID hacking tools using Arduino microcontrollers, Raspberry Pis, phone/tablet apps, and even 3D printing. This presentation will NOT weigh you down with theoretical details or discussions of radio frequencies and modulation schemes. It WILL serve as a practical guide for penetration testers to better understand the attack tools and techniques available to them for stealing and using RFID tag information, specifically for HF and UHF systems. We will showcase the best-of-breed in hardware and software that you'll need to build an RFID penetration toolkit. Our goal is to eliminate pervasive myths and accurately illustrate RFID risks via live attack DEMOS: High Frequency / NFC – Attack Demos: HF physical access control systems (e.g., iCLASS and MIFARE DESFire 'contactless smart card' product families) Credit cards, public transit cards, passports (book), mobile payment systems (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Wallet), NFC loyalty cards (e.g., MyCoke Rewards), new hotel room keys, smart home door locks, and more Ultra-High Frequency – Attack Demos: Ski passes, enhanced driver's licenses, passports (card), U.S. Permanent Resident Card ('green card'), trusted traveler cards Schematics and Arduino code will be released, and 100 lucky audience members will receive one of a handful of new flavors of our Tastic RFID Thief custom PCB, which they can insert into almost any commercial RFID reader to steal badge info or use as a MITM backdoor device capable of card replay attacks. New versions include extended control capabilities via Arduino add-on modules such as Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and GSM/GPRS (SMS messaging) modules. This DEMO-rich presentation will benefit both newcomers to RFID penetration testing as well as seasoned professionals. Francis Brown, CISA, CISSP, MCSE, is a Managing Partner at Bishop Fox (formerly Stach & Liu), a security consulting firm providing IT security services to the Fortune 1000 and global financial institutions as well as U.S. and foreign governments. Before joining Stach & Liu, Francis served as an IT Security Specialist with the Global Risk Assessment team of Honeywell International where he performed network and application penetration testing, product security evaluations, incident response, and risk assessments of critical infrastructure. Prior to that, Francis was a consultant with the Ernst & Young Advanced Security Centers and conducted network, application, wireless, and remote access penetration tests for Fortune 500 clients. Francis has presented his research at leading conferences such as Black Hat USA, DEF CON, RSA, InfoSec World, ToorCon, and HackCon and has been cited in numerous industry and academic publications. Francis holds a Bachelor of Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Computer Science and Engineering and a minor in Psychology. While at Penn, Francis taught operating system implementation, C programming, and participated in DARPA-funded research into advanced intrusion prevention system techniques. Shubham Shah is a Security Analyst at Bishop Fox (formerly Stach & Liu), a security consulting firm providing IT security services to the Fortune 500, global financial institutions, and high-tech startups. Shubham's primary areas of expertise are application security assessment, source code review, and mobile application security. Shubham is a former bug bounty hunter who has submitted medium-high risk bugs to the bug bounties of large corporations such as PayPal, Facebook, and Microsoft. He regularly conducts web application security research and frequently contributes to the security of open-source projects. He has presented at Ruxcon and is known in Australia for his identification of high-profile vulnerabilities in the infrastructures of major mobile telecommunication companies. Prior to joining Bishop Fox, Shubham worked at EY. At EY, he performed web application security assessments and application penetration tests. Additionally, Shubham has been a contractor for companies such as Atlassian. As a contractor, he conducted external web application security penetration tests. Shubham also develops and maintains open-source projects such as Websec Weekly that assist the web application security industry. Twitter: @bishopfox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopFoxConsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-fox

ControlTalk Now — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for week ending October 18, 2015 features Rob Allen of 7 Minutes in Control and his coverage of the 2015 KMC Controls Event with interviews with Richard Newberry and Mitch Kehler. Rob continues his coverage of Honeywell’s Momentum 2015 with Noesis’ VP of Sales, Justin Putnam. As always, ControlTrends is delighted to provide more international news and coverage with interviews by India’s Vinayak Sane, and Mexico City’s Alfredo Melnik and Carlos Roman. Will The KMC Commander be the Smart Buildings Controls Game Changer? Will the KMC Commander be a Smart Buildings Controls Game Changer? To find out the answer to this question, our Rob Allen, chats with KMC’s Richard Newberry at the KMC Controls 2015 Business Conference. Richard is the Chairman and advisor to the KMC Board of Directors. Listening to Richard speak, it is no wonder KMC Controls is known for their innovative Building Automation and Smart Buildings Controls. Every great company has a great mission. Ricard explains that KMC’s mission is to “provide innovative, intuitive building automation and Smart Buildings Controls solutions from responsive and supportive people.” KMC’s Mitch Kehler, Director of Sales, Connects with Rob Allen. KMC Controls is leading the way with new technology! Mitch Kehler, Director of Sales, summarizes some of the exciting new features of KMC’s recently deployed KMC Connect, a time-saving, menu-driven configuration utility and KMC Connect Lite, a revolutionary mobile application, both of which were designed to save contractors significant amounts of time and money — on every project installation utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC). Honeywell Momentum 2015: Rob Allen Live with Noesis’ VP of Sales, Jason Putnam. Jason Putnam discusses with Rob Allen what Noesis can do for distributors, contractors, and OEMs that need help in getting deals done faster with greater levels of success. It’s not always about savings and ROI; often, the decision-makers need clear insight into the impact the deal will have in regards to their cash flow. Noesis offers software tools, unique financing products, and top-notch technical and service support to help their partners close one deal and move onto another. Noesis is teaming up Mark Jewell of Selling Energy, and Honeywell’s Energy and Environmental Optimization Program to take success to the next level. Smart Building Controls Revolution in India. The Smart Buildings Revolution is taking place in India, as the country gears up and invests in Smart Buildings and Smart Cities. Who better than India’s own, Vinayak Sane, from SI Consultech in Mumbai, to discuss this phenomena. We spent time with Vinayak at the EASY IO Global Conference, where Vinayak and Building Automation and Smart Buildings Controls integrators from around the world gathered to discuss the Smart Buildings Controls Renaissance and the latest control trends. Vinayak gives us his thoughts on Smart Buildings and Building Automation Controls. He interviews and introduces us to several of his colleagues, including a familiar face from America. Great work Vinayak. The post ControlTalk Now — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for Week Ending October 18, 2015 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Jennifer Ernst, Chief Strategy Officer for Thinfilm explains how Near Field Communication(NFC) labels and new technologies can revolutionize personalisation and create dynamic marketing content. Thinfilm has partnered with Diageo to produce Smart Bottles and offer their customers a unique, premium brand, experience. These type of technologies like OpenSense have already been applied to cosmetics, medicine distribution and industries where counterfeiting is a serious issue. The label also permits the addition of temperature thresholds making it very suitable for the supply chain industry. Interviewed by Sakis Triantafyllakis for Tech Talks Central.