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Future Trends in Technology and Entertainment for 2017
Trendsetting is an interesting concept that is organic at the core. People have to want to demand a trend for it to continue. That demand is within all of us, and with this article I take a look at the reasons behind our demands. Each year a set of trends reoccur each month. Some trends have been staying consistent, and some fade away. The technology and entertainment industry has become so redundant that we might subconsciously realize that these trends are taking place, but we are not giving them much thought into why they reoccur in comparison to the trends that die
Amazon Prime Video Available in India and More Than 200 Countries and Territories Worldwide
Amazon Prime Now has recently announced that the streaming platform will be available in India, as well as over 200 countries around the globe. The company and Business Wire noted Prime members can stream the largest selection of exclusive Bollywood, regional and Hollywood movies, U.S. TV shows and award winning Amazon Original series. In addition to the US original programming with Amazon Prime, the company is expanding to meet the demand of the India entertainment marketplace. In comparison to the United States programming, India and other developed countries focus less on gun violence. An example of the overuse of violence
Google Taps Artificial Intelligence to Aid with Renewable Energy
Google continues to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector with a recent announcement of going to 100% renewable energy by 2017. Amazon and Google are both making major progress within clean energy development. In Google's case, they are using DeepMind, a United Kingdom form of technology, that uses artificial intelligence to solve problems. The Guardian reported: “We are convinced this is good for business, this is not about greenwashing. This is about locking in prices for us in the long term. Increasingly, renewable energy is the lowest cost option,” said Marc Oman, EU energy lead at Google.
SXSW Honors Writer David Carr with an Essay Contest
SXSW 2017 will once again be hosting an essay style contest for the David Carr Prize. Deadline to enter the second annual David Carr Prize is Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11:59pm CT. For those unfamiliar with David Carr, he was a brilliant journalist that wrote for the New York Times, and a professor at Boston University. “THE ABILITY TO DO JOURNALISM, TO REACH AUDIENCES, HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER. I LIKE YOUR ODDS. I DO,” - DAVID CARR During his career he focused on a wide range of topics that showcased his depth in writing. His work with civil
Amazon Go to Open Tech-Fueled Grocery Stores
Amazon announced today their new technology-based grocery store in Seattle. The company has created an application to help shoppers connect with products. The app and store is called Amazon Go. If you watch the video below it gives a walkthrough of how the technology works. Amazon is pushing hard for a checkout-free shopping experience, but I'm not totally buying that line. Yes, customers do not have to check out, which is not all that time consuming overall. In addition, they do have to check in, so I don't see the big difference. Not only do you check in, but
Hour of Code Kicks Off with World Class Athletes
Hour of Code is officially underway in countries around the globe. This initiative helps younger people learn new skills in computer coding. The online platform provides one-hour tutorial designed for all ages in over 45 languages. Join millions of students and teachers in over 180 countries starting with an Hour of Code. In reality, it is difficult to get young people excited about computer programming overall. They want to exercise and burn energy. This creates a barrier for young people that need to learn computer science skills. Code.org and Khan Academy has started Hour of Code for people that
Amazon Web Services Releases Three New Artificial Intelligence Services
AWS re:Invent 2016 presented new products and services from Amazon Web Services. During November 28 to December 2 guests traveled to Las Vegas to learn more about future trends in technology. AWS re:Invent works as a product release conference, as well as an informative short-term educative platform. The event is creating more ways for people in the technology industry to acquire skills, and build upon the skill sets they currently have with seasoned professionals. One of the emerging tracks in the tech industry that re:Invent covered was artificial intelligence and machine learning. Amazon and Business Wire noted: "Thousands of
AWS re:Invent 2016 Showcases the Future of Cloud Computing in Las Vegas
Amazon Web Services re:Invent 2016 took place from November 28 - December 2 throughout downtown Las Vegas. This year the event celebrated their firth year as an interactive conference. 50,000 people joined the live stream from re:Invent 2016. Close to a hundred thousand people will engage with re:Invent in 2016. This trend will continue with more people looking to build skills in the technology industry. We have covered AWS re:Invent for a second year now off-site. I see our company covering more tech conferences in the upcoming future onsite. With the online information available, I have been able to
Renown YouTube Producer Casey Neistat Sells Beme to CNN
Casey Neistat and Beme are set to merge with CNN in 2017 following a multimillion dollar deal. Neistat, the indie YouTube success story, recently started a video-sharing app with the company Beme. Overall, the company brought in users, but like many applications, it experienced difficulty retaining attention with returning users. Neistat pivoted with that company to working out a large deal with CNN for a reported 25 million dollars. The Wall Street Journal also notes, 'as part of the acquisition, CNN will by summer of next year launch a standalone media company led by Mr. Neistat and Beme co-founder Matt
Experience FINAL FANTASY XV with New Trailers for the PS4 & Xbox One
FINAL FANTASY XV has brought in the big names in music to help release trailers for the recent chapter in the FINAL FANTASY series. Eminem adds vocals to the trailer for 'Ride Together' and Florence + The Machine cover 'Stand by Me' for the 'Stand Together' trailer. Listen in to Florence + The Machine's full cover: https://youtu.be/vv2DSmy3Tro The FINAL FANTASY XV games continue to build upon the realistic graphics. The soundtrack and visuals create a truly unique gaming experience. One of the elements that catches my eyes is the progressive use of the camera during narrative/cinematic points in gameplay.
Trendsetting is an interesting concept that is organic at the core.
Amazon Prime Now has recently announced that the streaming platform will
Google continues to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector
SXSW 2017 will once again be hosting an essay style contest
Amazon announced today their new technology-based grocery store in Seattle. The
Hour of Code is officially underway in countries around the globe.
AWS re:Invent 2016 presented new products and services from Amazon Web
Amazon Web Services re:Invent 2016 took place from November 28 -
Casey Neistat and Beme are set to merge with CNN in
FINAL FANTASY XV has brought in the big names in music