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This week, Avram Piltch talks about the newly announced Windows 11 (Sun Valley), the new features, and the confusion around the release. http://piltchpoint.live/
Windows 11 is official, bringing big changes to the interface (http://plughitz.live/u/3573) When Windows 10 was announced, one of the biggest changes was to the distribution model. Rather than being a multi-year development cycle with major updates bringing a new version number and a new charge, Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. All updates would come under that moniker and would not cost - instead, these updates would be bi-annual and be distributed through Windows Update. This week, some of that has been walked back, but not the important part - Windows 11 will be a free update for Windows 10 owners. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJMhUJ57FX8
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Motion Pillow can detect snoring and then automatically reposition the head to stop the snoring without waking the user.
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Snoring is a common problem that affects many people, and it can cause a variety of health issues. Fortunately, there is a new product on the market that is designed to help reduce snoring: the Motion Pillow (http://motionpillow.com/). This innovative pillow is designed to detect when a person is snoring and then reposition their head to open the airway and stop the snoring without waking them up.
Reduce snoring with Motion Pillow
Snoring typically occurs when a person is lying on their back, and the muscles in the upper airway relax and fall into the trachea, causing turbulent breathing. This can be a major disruption for both the snorer and their partner. The Motion Pillow is designed to prevent this disruption by learning the individual's snoring sound and then adjusting the head position to open the airway.
The Motion Pillow is a soft, memory foam pillow that is certified to be safe and comfortable. It has removable foam inserts that can be used to adjust the height of the pillow, so you can find the most comfortable position for yourself. This makes it a great choice for people who like a thicker pillow, as well as those who prefer a thinner one.
How it works
The Motion Pillow works by adjusting itself to ensure you are positioned perfectly for optimal breathing. It's easy enough for you to control your positioning as you fall asleep because you know what's comfortable. However, after you're asleep, moving around can cause breathing problems and ultimately snoring. As such, the Motion Pillow moves with you. As you find a new position throughout the night, the pillow moves to position your head and neck so that you can breathe correctly, reducing snoring and increasing airflow.
The Motion Pillow is not intended to be a medical device, but rather a consumer product that can be purchased without a prescription. It is designed to help people who snore when they are lying on their back, but it is important to consult with a medical professional first to determine the cause of the snoring.
The Motion Pillow has been tested in a small-scale clinical trial, and the results showed that 93% or more of the respondents saw a reduction in their snoring. This product is currently available in the South Korean market, and 10minds, the company behind the Motion Pillow, intends to bring it to the U.S. market in the third quarter of this year.
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The Motion Pillow is a great solution for people who snore when they are lying on their back. It can help reduce snoring without disrupting sleep, and it is a great way for people to get a better night's sleep without having to worry about waking up their partner. If you are looking for a way to reduce your snoring, the Motion Pillow is definitely worth considering.
To learn more about Motion Pillow and to find out if they make their way to the US market, head over to their website (http://motionpillow.com/).
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This week, Apple's driving mobile privacy, Nvidia's expanding GeForce Now, and what in the world happened with GameStop?
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A lot of attention has been put on Big Tech lately. In some cases, it seems the entire industry agrees, whether correctly or incorrectly. But, in other instances, the industry is entirely split. One of the best examples has been privacy. Some companies have taken a neutral stance, some have taken a public stance in favor of user privacy, and some have built their business around violating that privacy. In this week's battle over privacy, Apple has taken the pro-user stance while Facebook and Google have taken a stance against it.
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Videogame streaming services have become the gaming industry's version of video streaming subscriptions. There are a lot of companies getting involved, and not everyone is having a good go of it. While Microsoft and Google's services have been met with mostly positive responses, other companies have not been quite as lucky. Every service has to go out of its way to separate itself from the pack. Microsoft has its Xbox game catalog and Xbox Game Pass to draw gamers in. Google has a strong ecosystem, and the ability to create bundles. Nvidia's GeForce Now service set itself apart by allowing you to play any PC game you already own through the service.
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This week has been an absolutely fascinating one for the stock market, and everything that surrounds it. A stock that was significantly overpriced went through the roof instead of falling. A company called Robinhood, which bills itself as the democratization of investing, prevented people from investing. Reddit and Discord closed servers over racial discrimination. Google deleted thousands of app reviews. And, weirdest of all, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ted Cruz agreed on something. But, what exactly happened?
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YouTube is the latest service to test clipping published videos (http://plughitz.live/u/3527)
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Developers received notifications that their games would be delisted but that they could not take ownership of the listings.
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The reality of the modern gaming industry is one of constant change with ups and downs. Many of those downs come about when a game, which many people poured their hearts and souls into while designing, developing, and playing, is shut down. Everyone in that chain is affected in some way - some more than others. This week, developers and players alike were left disappointed to discover that Adult Swim Games (https://www.adultswim.com/games/), under the leadership of Warner Bros. Discovery, was planning to delist 16 games from marketplaces in the coming weeks.
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This week, Zoom's plans are out of focus, Epic Games is shining a light on mobile stores, and Google users are in the dark.
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When it comes to privacy and security, Zoome has not been a success story. A year ago, an issue in the software allowed anyone to turn on a Mac's webcam without the owner's permission or knowledge and uninstalling Zoom didn't remove the exploit. This year, we have seen Zoom bombing become the norm (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3409-zoom-is-seeing-increased-usage-exposing-its-major-security-flaws.html), with people joining meetings that they are not invited to. To combat its image, the company has announced that it intends to encrypt meetings from end-to-end, but that new feature comes with a caveat: not everyone gets it.
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Epic Games Store could be coming to mobile to fight walled gardens (http://plughitz.live/u/3433)
It is no secret that Epic Games has a dislike for the status quo. The company recently changed the licensing for Unreal Engine (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3425-epic-games-makes-another-if-its-product-better-for-game-developers.html) to make it free until a game has made a million dollars. They also recently launched a low-cost publishing service (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3404-epic-games-grows-its-offerings-officially-a-multiplatform-publisher.html), bucking the industry norm. Even the Epic Games Store (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3228-a-wild-steam-challenger-appeared-epic-games-store.html) has taken an altered approach to the concept, taking a far smaller percentage. However, their biggest fight has been against the walled gardens of the mobile operating systems.
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New suit asks for $5 billion over misunderstanding of how web works (http://plughitz.live/u/3434)
If the internet is good at anything, it is distributing information, whether or not it makes any sense. seen everything from people believing articles from The Onion to purposeful disinformation campaigns. However, the most common scenario is people simply misunderstanding how things work. That is the basis behind a new class-action lawsuit alleging that Google has violated the US Federal Wiretap Act. This law protects people from the interception of private communications. Originally intended to protect wireline phone conversations, it has been expanded over the years to include other
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Dimenco is bringing amazing 3D images right to your laptop, and you don't even need to wear the glasses.
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When you think of the future, what comes to mind? For many people, it's images of advanced technology and futuristic inventions. Dimenco (http://dimenco.eu) is one company that is working to make the future a reality. They are focused on spatial visualization, in other words, making holograms a reality. This is something that has been dreamed about for years, but Dimenco is making it happen right now. With their cutting-edge software and hardware, they are changing the way we experience simulated reality.
What is the SR Display?
The Dimenco SR Display is the latest development in spatial visualization. So, what exactly does that mean? Well, the result is a high-resolution, fast display that creates realistic three-dimensional images without the need for wearing glasses. This makes it perfect for use in simulated reality applications, right on your own device.
We spoke to Dimenco's CEO, Maarten Tobias at CES 2022 to get a better understanding and a demo. And we will say, it's true that you have to see it to believe it. This 3D image w/out glasses is accomplished by adding an optical layer in front of your computer display. And it's not just a regular 3D display either, but more of a 3D perspective. It does this by adding in the feature of actually tracking your eyes. So when you move your head, the 3D image moves right along with you, as it does in the real world.
The display is quite impressive in action. It can create a holographic effect that is so realistic, it's hard to tell it's not actually a three-dimensional object. In addition, the SR Display is very fast - allowing for smooth and seamless animations. It can be used for 3D models, within games and it is even useful for engineering applications.
The technology brings the vision of the Nintendo 3DS to life without the technological limitations of that device. With Dimenco's SR Display, users can explore simulated reality without having to wear any special equipment.
Some of the benefits of using Dimenco technology include fast, rich, and natural three-dimensional experiences, with no wearables required. And the application unites hardware, software, and technology to deliver the best possible experience
Who is the Dimenco SR Display for?
The Dimenco SR Display is for anyone who wants to experience simulated reality. This includes businesses, educators, developers, and consumers. Dimenco is making it possible for everyone to experience the future.
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Inspired by a future filled with holograms like in Blade Runner, Iron Man, and Minority Report, we're taking simulated reality out of the realm of science fiction,
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Steve Winter of Brotman-Winter-Fried Consulting talks with Todd Cochrane about the challenges and benefits of a virtual CES.
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Every year during CES, we expose a little bit of inside baseball about how our show or the industry works. This year, we got the opportunity to speak with Steve Winter, president and founder of Brotman-Winter-Fried Consulting (https://bwfcon.com/). Steve has been a long-time friend of the Tech Podcasts Network team, and we feature several of his clients annually. This year, Steve brought us 5 companies: Cutii (http://plughitz.live/e/2563), Domalys (http://plughitz.live/e/2560), Publidata (http://plughitz.live/e/2561), GoSun (http://plughitz.live/e/2583), and Clean Air Zone (http://plughitz.live/e/2589).
But, as we have worked together for years, the conversation naturally went to the future of trade shows. With CES going virtual, we experienced new problems. Depending on the length of the lockdowns, there is a possibility of a lot more like this. Different events are planning to address them in different ways. Some are looking to follow CES's lead. Others are looking for virtual equivalents of physical shows. Both have their ups and downs, and only time will tell which works best. Fortunately for us, the way CES decided to handle virtualization worked well. However, exhibitors might have preferred a closer to traditional representation.
One thing we noticed was that there was a lot less news during CES 2021. Steve pointed out that, under a normal CES there are around 4200 exhibitors. This year, the number was just under 2000. With fewer exhibitors, you can expect less news. But, we saw more than a 50% decrease. This suggested to Todd that those who were participating were not taking it as seriously as in years past. Steve points out that, with so many unknowns, companies spent extra time preparing their presentations. Todd and Steve present an inside view of the future of conferences, with decades of experience between them.
To learn more about Steve's work or to engage his PR services, head over to the Brotman-Winter-Fried Consulting website (https://bwfcon.com/).
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Aladin is a smart lamp for assisted living facilities that makes everyday activities safer and more convenient.
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Anyone who has ever been in a hospital room or assisted living facility is familiar with the standard light fixture over the bed. It provides light as well as a nurse call capability via a chain you pull. But, this fixture has remained completely unchanged for years and, more importantly, is completely passive. If something happens, you have to be close enough to the fixture to pull the chain or wait for someone to come by. Domalys has a solution to all of these problems with their Aladin (https://www.domalys.us) lamp.
This light, which is currently focused on the medical industry, offers everything in the current light fixture, but with the added benefit of active reactions. Instead of having to manually turn the light on and off, Aladin does this for you. If you get up at night, Aladin turns on the light to help reduce the risk of falling. This is important because nearly 30 percent of older people have serious falls.
If you do fall, Aladin can detect the behavior and report it to the facility staff. This eliminates the need to pull a chain or push a button that you may not be able to reach. It also reduces the amount of time before a staff member can get to you to help you up.
The sensors are not only used for detecting falls, however. They can also be used to track behaviors, both day and night. This allows the system and facility staff to detect changes in behavior over time. Some of these changes, including increased bed lifts or lower sleep quality, can be indicative of other declines in health. Being able to detect these changes early can help reduce the lasting effects of these changes.
Domalys is currently working with facilities to implement the technology. For more information or to engage them to install the system, head to the company's website (https://www.domalys.us/).
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This week, AT&T's asking for more sales, Xbox is giving more value, and TikTok really wants more trust.
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This week, PlayStation's getting a Game Pass, Twitch is getting a ban flag, and dating is getting more dangerous.
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