New connected car research from Parks Associates (www.parksassociates.com) finds 57% of U.S. broadband households are interested in voice control features for their car, with interest highest among consumers who already own smart speakers or use voice recognition on their smartphones. The research group notes that interest in voice control is particularly high among consumers planning to buy a car soon.
Read MoreBlancco Technology Group (www.blancco.com), which specializes in data erasure and mobile device diagnostics, has issued a new mobile report designed especially for mobile processors, call centers and resellers. It’s based on data collected from iOS and Android mobile devices that were brought in to mobile carriers and device manufacturers for diagnostics tests and mobile erasure in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia from Oct. 1, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2017. Highlights from the report include:
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Case-Mate has announced a new category with the launch of the Power Pad, a fast wireless charger with an optional stand included. CEO Steve Marzio says it engages Qi-enabled devices at the highest charging speeds possible, including 7.5W of power for the latest Apple iPhones (iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X) and 9W of power for the latest Samsung devices.
Read MoreOn Feb. 22, the Federal Communications Commission published its repeal of the Open Internet Order (which was created in 2015 during President Obama’s term). It is a decision that will have a far-reaching impact on nearly every industry.
Apple has updated Logic Pro X — its macOS software for professional songwriting, editing, and mixing — to version 10.4.1. The maintenance release:
° Fixes an issue that could cause the app to quit when opening projects created in an earlier version;
° Plug-in settings are properly installed for Step FX, Phat FX, ChromaVerb and the Vintage EQ collection;
° Logic no longer quits unexpectedly when pressing play after automation has been copied to another track;
° Resolves an issue where ChromaVerb could cause unexpected spikes in CPU usage;
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