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BlackBerry bringing its vehicle software focusing on sensor data to China

Sep 14, 2019 Mountain View / CA / USA – Blackberry logo at their HQ in Silicon Valley; BlackBerry Ltd (former developer of the BlackBerry smartphones) specializes in enterprise software and IOT

BlackBerry is bringing its software platform for vehicles to China.

This is happening through a partnership with PATEO, a company based in China providing technology and products to vehicles.

The Waterloo, Ontario based company will integrate BlackBerry IVY, cloud-based software that allows developers to share vehicle sensor data in a secure fashion, with PATEO’s digital cockpit. This will help create new services driven by data.

The companies will be working with “a leading Chinese automobile manufacturer” to implement their partnership as a pilot project in the manufacturer’s electric vehicles. It’s not clear who the manufacturer is. A BlackBerry spokesperson told MobileSyrup the name of the manufacturer can’t be shared at this time.

The pilot will also include software from a third company, Electra Vehicles, that provides real-time information on the remaining capacity and health of a battery.

Once the pilot is completed successfully, the manufacturer will integrate software worked on by all three companies into its electric vehicle line-up.

Information on what will make the pilot project successful has not been made public.

BlackBerry will be showcasing its automotive offerings at CES 2022. You can check out more news from CES here.

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This dongle from Motorola can give you access to wireless Android Auto

If you’ve been wanting to use Android Auto in your car, but it doesn’t have wireless Auto factory fitted, this new dongle/adapter from Motorola might solve the issue.

First off, while the MA1 dongle does have Motorola’s name on it, it’s not made by the Motorola phone company that we all know. Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics (SGW Global), a China-based company that officially licenses Motorola’s name, is behind the adapter.

Motorola’s MA1, which starts shipping on January 30th costs $89.95 USD (about $115 CAD) and provides a wireless connection between your phone and the car. The dongle connects to your car via a USB-A cable and features Bluetooth to pair with your smartphone. The dongle then transmits data over a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection. All you need to do is step inside the car and start the engine and the dongle will automatically establish a connection, allowing you to enjoy the convenience of Android Auto without having to plug your phone in.

The dongle also features some kind of adhesive pad on its rear so that you can attach it somewhere in your car, preventing it from dangling. It’s worth noting however that by using the MA1 instead of a wired connection, you’re losing out on the extra charging you can squeeze in while driving, though that shouldn’t matter much for short trips around town.

Also worth noting is that the MA1 will only work in cars that support wired Android Auto, and you need a mobile device that runs Android 11 or higher.

Check out the product description and a quick walkthrough video here to learn more about the seamless connection the MA1 can offer.

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Google reveals when Apple-like Bluetooth ‘Fast Pair’ will come to more devices

If you’re a Google device user, the tech giant’s latest announcement at CES 2022 could be what you’ve been waiting for.

Google’s ‘Fast Pair’ feature, which allows you to easily connect wireless earbuds and Android smartphones to various devices without accessing your Bluetooth settings, will soon work on Chromebooks, Google TV and more.

Though Google teased that Fast Pair was making its way to more devices a few months ago, we now know more specifically when it will arrive. Fast Pair will work with Chromebooks in a few weeks, making it easier to switch between your Android device and a laptop. Google says it plans to bring Fast Pair to Google TV/Android TV devices later this year.

 

Further, Google detailed plans to utilize Fast Pair to make switching Bluetooth headphones between Android devices and Windows PCs easier through a partnership with Acer and HP. This new platform also includes syncing text messages and sharing files with ‘Nearby Share.’

Other new features include the ability to set up a Chromebook using an Android smartphone, photos you’ve shot with your Android device syncing to your laptop and the ability to drop images into Chrome OS through the Camera Roll in the Phone Hub app. Wear OS smartwatches will also soon be able to unlock Chromebooks and Android devices.

If all of this sounds strikingly familiar, you’re onto something. Apple has offered comparable features through its ecosystem of different devices for several years. In a flip on the way things usually play out in the industry, it seems Google is playing catchup with Apple and wants to create a more cohesive ecosystem for its devices.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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BlackBerry wants its new IVY platform to be every vehicle’s translation layer

BlackBerry is back at CES 2022 to show off its new connected car software, BlackBerry IVY.

This software will be integrated into cars to help both manufacturers and consumers benefit from the computing power and connectivity in modern vehicles.

The Canadian tech company says that IVY can use “vehicle data to recognize driver behaviour and hazardous conditions such as icy roads or heavy traffic and then recommend that a driver enable relevant vehicle safety features such as traction control, lane-keeping assist, or adaptive cruise control. IVY could then provide automakers with feedback on how and when those safety features are used, allowing them to make targeted investments to improve vehicle performance.”

The other IVY press releases offer more vague business-to-business purposes for the software. None of the use cases are flashy, but if the technology is implemented by the automakers, it could have the potential to streamline the development of new car features and apps.

Ideally, IVY runs as a translation layer on the car’s software, decoding the vehicle’s file types and code to make features like heated seats and headlights run and turning it into a standardized set of tools that developers can utilize across various cars manufacturers.

BlackBerry says IVY is compatible with its existing QNX in-car software and vehicle-grade Linux. However, there’s no mention if it’s compatible with Android Automotive or CarPlay, the key in-car software framework adopted by many large automakers in North America.

In other BlackBerry news, the Canadian company recently halted support for BB10 and below devices.

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Razer’s CES 2022 concept is a modular gaming desk with a mug heater

Razer is back at CES this year with more interesting concept devices. This year, the gaming company unveiled ‘Project Sophia,’ a concept gaming desk, and the Enki Pro HyperSense gaming chair with built-in haptic from D-BOX.

Let’s start with Project Sophia, a frankly wild concept desk packed with modular components and, naturally, RGB lighting. The desk is basically a computer with a built-in monitor and 13 swappable module slots that let users add a variety of different pieces.

Project Sophia’s modules allow users to have temperature readouts, touchscreen app launchers, dedicated chat or calendar displays, Qi wireless chargers, audio mixes, a digital drawing surface complete with pen, monitoring tools for the computer’s CPU and GPU, a mug heater and more.

Frankly, it’s ridiculous. But hey, what’s CES for if not absolutely insane concepts? Being a concept, I doubt Razer’s Project Sophia desk will ever become a product you can buy. Even if it does, it’ll probably be absurdly expensive and, while some might think it looks cool, it’s hard to justify forking out cash for something like this when you could put that money into a nice computer and just put it on a desk like a normal person.

The Enki Pro HyperSense, on the other hand, is a little less insane. It’s basically just Razer’s Enki Pro gaming chair with a haptic feedback unit created by D-BOX attached to the base. Razer boasts native support for over 2,200 games, movies and music titles, including Forza Horizon 5 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Razer says the chair has 65,000 haptic variations, the “tactile feedback of +/- 1 G-Force,” and can create 1.5 inches of vertical and backward tilt.

Unlike Project Sophia, which will likely never be available, it looks like Razer might sell the Enki Pro HyperSense. The company has a ‘Notify me’ button on its webpage for the chair, although it’s not clear if users who sign up will get information about a future launch of the chair.

You can learn more about Project Sophia here and about the Enki Pro HyperSense here.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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Amazon reveals new Ring sensor that detects glass breaking

As CES 2022, Amazon revealed a new Ring alarm sensor that’s capable of detecting glass breaking from up to 25 feet away.

The sensor utilizes artificial intelligence to detect the sound and then notifies your Ring mobile app. The sensor itself seems to look very similar to a standard Ring security system base station.

The Ring Alarm Glass Break sensor can also be mounted to a wall, making it easy to place it near glass doors and windows.

Amazon says that the Ring Alarm Glass Break sensor is available to pre-order now for $49.99 and starts shipping on February 16th. A two-pack of sensors costs $94.99.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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Asus unveils 17-inch foldable PC, laptops, gaming peripherals and more

Asus unveiled several new products at CES 2022, including laptops and accessories. Among the more interesting of Asus’ announcements include a new 17-inch foldable PC.

Starting with the laptops, there are quite a few interesting options. First up is the ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G, two gaming laptops powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX respectively. Both laptops also sport Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPUs for excellent gaming performance.

Asus also unveiled its new ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, featuring the company’s ‘ScreenPad Plus’ secondary display, as well as the ROG Zephyrus G14, G15 and M16 ultraportable gaming laptops sporting the company’s new ‘Nebula’ display.

Next up are the Zenbook laptops, which include the impressive-looking Zenbook 17 Fold (pictured above). And yes, it does look like a bigger version of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold from last year. Hopefully, Asus’ take on a foldable PC works better — the X1 Fold was a neat first try, but an exorbitant price tag and significant issues with performance and battery life made it a no-buy.

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

Alongside the Zenbook 17 Fold, Asus unveiled some regular clamshell Zenbook laptops with OLED displays.

Rounding out the company’s announcements were a series of gaming accessories, including ROG Swift OLED monitors with up to 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, ROG Fusion II 500 and 300 gaming headsets, the ROG Chakram X gaming mouse and the ROG Strix Flare II Animate gaming keyboard.

Asus showed off its Rapture GT-AXE16000 gaming router too, calling it the “world’s first quad-band Wi-Fi 6E gaming router.” As the name suggests, the Rapture broadcasts a 2.4GHz band, two 5GHz bands and a 6GHz band, with the 5GHz or 6GHz bands available as wireless backhaul if you want to set up a mesh system.

Those interested can learn more about Asus CES announcements here.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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Qualcomm, Microsoft partner to develop custom chips for AR glasses

Qualcomm and Microsoft announced at CES 2022 that they would go beyond working on PC chips and partner on a series of augmented reality (AR) initiatives. That includes developing custom chips for AR glasses.

Qualcomm detailed the partnership in a blog post (via Engadget), although it didn’t share much about the chips or the end products. All we got was a promise of “lightweight” and energy-efficient glasses.

Aside from developing chips, there was also a focus on software. The collaboration will use Microsoft’s ‘Mesh‘ virtual collaboration tool and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces XR development platform. The companies didn’t specify which platforms they would support, but chances are the support will include Windows and likely Android.

The Microsoft-Qualcomm team-up shouldn’t be much of a surprise. The two companies have partnered on things like ARM chips for PCs (although rumour has it that deal may end soon) and Microsoft uses custom Qualcomm chips in its Surface Pro X devices. Plus, Microsoft already has its HoloLens AR tech, and it has wanted to make that more accessible for a while.

Couple that with the ongoing hype about the metaverse and the push to AR technology to fuel meetings, and it seems like the right time for Microsoft and Qualcomm to partner on AR tech.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

Source: Qualcomm Via: Engadget

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Asus ROG announces a variety of laptops and gaming peripherals

Asus’ Republic of Gamers brand has announced a new line-up of gaming products that includes monitors, headsets, keyboards and gaming laptops.

Firstly, there are the ROG Swift OLED PG42uQ and PG48UQ gaming monitors, which offer 4K visuals at a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the ROG Fusion II 500 and 300 gaming headsets will sport virtual 7.1 surround sound and 50mm Asus Essence drivers for thumping bass and true-to-life sound.

Additionally, ROG is launching the Chakram X Gaming mouse, which sports ROG AimPoint, an optical sensor featuring quicker speeds and accuracy with up to 36,000 dpi and true 8000Hz polling rate.

Further, ROG is releasing a new laptop with a 12th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. This laptop is called the ROG Strix SCAR.

Additionally, Asus has unveiled the Zephyrus Duo 16 laptop that offers a ScreenPad Plus, which is a secondary screen for extra productivity and streaming.

ROG also revealed the Zephyrus ultra-portable gaming laptop featuring a new Nebula display.

You can check out all of these products and more here, and you can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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Samsung’s 55-inch Odyssey Ark is even bigger than the Neo G9

As far as computer monitors go, Samsung’s new 55-inch Odyssey Ark is rather stunning looking, measuring in at slightly larger than its 39-inch Odyssey g9 monitor.

Revealed during its CES 2022 presentation, the next-gen monitor features a 16:9 display and can be used horizontally and vertically thanks to its specially designed stand. It also features a new multi-view adaptable screen to shift the screen size to the content you’re consuming, whether it’s watching movies or playing video games.

It’s a little unclear what the monitor’s specs are given Samsung’s keynote was light on details, so, unfortunately, we don’t know what the display’s resolution, what ports it features or even its refresh rate. In fact, it’s unclear if the Odyssey Ark is targeted at gamers or productivity.

Samsung says that the Ark will go on sale in the second half of 2022 in the United States. It’s unclear how much the monitor will cost or if it will release in Canada.

Earlier this week Samsung revealed a 4K version of its Odyssey Neo G9 monitor called the Odyssey Neo G8.

You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

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