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Here are the best stories

that went viral in the past 12

months.

January

2019 Technology Outlook,

Analysis and Forecast

In this feature, we will unveil

the trends that will take over

the technology sector and

provide a forecast on how

these things will make an

impact on every industry. We

will be giving insights about

the latest applications and

mechanisms that will be

introduced or will be

reaching a wider scope.

February

The Best of 2019 Technology

The Future of Consumer

Electronics and Technology

Every year, the Consumer

Electronics Show (CES)

displays a wide collection

of technology products that

range from robots, smart home

appliances, phones, laptops,

and televisions, making it the

largest annual technology

event in the world. It is

religiously attended by leading

technology innovators,

crowded by enthusiasts,

and populated by the media.

March

What’s Trending in 3D Printing

Technology

Applications for 3D printing

technology already

encompasses various industry

including construction,

biomedicine, aerospace,

fashion, and many others. The

ideas for new projects using

3D printing machines are

endless!

April

Future Technologies of

Shopping Malls

Shopping malls should step

up and introduce services that

will make their customers keep

coming back despite having

the option to order online and

wait for their items to be

delivered to their doorstep.

Leading shopping group

Westfield shared their vision

of malls in 2028.

May

Blockchain Disruptive

Technology in

Telecommunications

The technology is not only

transforming traditional CSPs,

but it is also giving them the

opportunity to control more

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than just mobile networks.

Imagine the Internet of Things

(IoT) connected with this

massive network. Imagine the

capability and security it can

provide. Imagine the impact

this can do to the society’s

current way of living.

June

Technology in Cooling System

and Construction

Construction has always been

an industry to stick behind

their traditional methods.

But, recently we have

seen that construction

professionals have to keep

up with the times or be left

behind. So how technology is

really changing the

commercial landscape of

construction industry? Here

we outlined a few ways

technology is playing an

important role in delivering

quality service to the

consumer. This is the reason

air conditioning system was

developed and recreated by

advance technology.

Everything is digital now,

these modern technologies

may rather create than

destroy.

July

Technologies Disrupting

Restaurants & Food Industry

With the rise of technology

comes the adaptation of

these innovations into most

of the sectors of the industry.

The restaurant industry is no

exception to this trend. The

constantly changing world

has led restaurant owners

to shift into a more

technology-driven industry in

order to meet customer needs

and interests.

August

Social Media Can Support the

Renewable Industry

Using renewable energy has

proved to provide better

services and fewer

consequences compared

to using fossil fuels and

biomass. Wind turbines, for

instance, are capable of

producing the same amount

of electricity that burning

natural gas can produce.

Wind turbines’ emissions only

account for about 2% of the

total emissions of burning

natural gas.

September

The Latest Automotive

Industry Technologies

Companies are aiming to

improve mobility experience

to meet consumer

expectations. This includes

the ability to have a better

navigation and a great

infotainment system. If these

are made available, there will

be a better in-car experience.

October

Technologies are Disrupting

the Manufacturing Industry

The industrial heavy

equipment, OEM,

machineries, FMCG,

semi-conductor,

pharmaceutical, food and

agricultural manufacturing

companies nowadays are

being converted to smart

factories dominated by

various technologies, and it is

safe to say that what comes

from the manufacturing line

each time is a more advanced

version of its predecessor.

November

Latest Trends in Home

Automation Technology

The era of smart home

devices has dawned upon

us. The advancement of

technology has come a long

way, from its first use in the

military to the integration of

smart gadgets in our very own

homes. And with each year,

we are taken a step closer to a

fully automated home system.

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C O N T E N T S

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The Safest Water Dispenser in the

Philippines

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How to Find The Magic of

Industry 4.0

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11 Must Have Products

In Your Jobsite

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2019 Technology Trends

& Forecast

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CES 2019 Consumer and

Technology Trends

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Latest Technologies and

Innovations in 3D Printing

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High-Tech Malls 10 Years From

Now

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Blockhain: A Stunning Breaktrough

in Telecom

108

Construction Technology That

Affects Cooling System

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Latest Technologies in Restaurants

& Food Processing

132

How Social Media Can Support the

Green Industry

144

Latest Technologies in the

Automotive Industry

158

Technologies are Disrupting

Manufacturing Industry

170

Latest Technologies in Home

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The Safest Water Dispenser in the Philippines

They say that water is the lifeblood of all

things. It’s necessary for healthy living

and a happy mood. However, the ironic

thing is, a lot of people in urban areas in

the Philippines just don’t drink enough. For some

reason, office workers and frequent over-timers

aren’t hydrated enough. It may be the stresses of the

corporate life, the stigma that the only beverages

one needs in this day and age are coffee and alcohol,

or the inadequacy of the current water dispenser

in the office. TOSOT may not have a solution to

change the working or drinking behaviors of

people, it does have one of the best solutions for the

third reason: the TOSOT Water Dispenser.

Its two types, the Bottom Load Water Dispenser

and Table Top Water Dispenser, are kitted with a

wide array of features aimed to appease the

thirstiest of people.

It’s not every day an employee comes up to their

office water dispenser and, while filling their

tumbler, thinks about how they can have better

quality drinking water—it’s simply an uncommon

thought but one that is definitely worth thinking

about. Like all things, problems appear when one

looks closely and takes in the daily routines of

getting water.

One such hassle of the everyday drinking water

dilemma is the awkwardness of being the person

who has to replace the gallon-large bottles of water.

For those who actively avoid the gym, this task is

counterintuitive—you have to lift and break a sweat

to get a cold refreshing drink.

Luckily, the TOSOT Water Dispenser promises no

more lifting and no more back pain when loading

a water container. With a 304 stainless water tank,

the TOSOT Water Dispenser is a beautifully crafted

endorser of ease of use. The bottom loading water

dispenser is personally tailor fit for hassle-free wa-

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ter container loading, giving even the most averse

to the weight rack an easier time with quenching

their thirst. All they really need to do is push the

large bottle in and you’re good to go!

Also, unlike run-of-the-mill water dispensers found

in most buildings, the TOSOT Water Dispenser

also offers three faucets that pour water with

different temperatures: hot, cold, and lukewarm.

This eliminates the second type of water-related

hassles, which is becoming a chemist as you

frantically mix hot and cold together to get your

perfect warm water mixture.

As a bonus, the TOSOT Water Dispensers also have

a certain sleekness to their design. While most

people imagine a white, plastic contraption

supporting a large, awkward cylinder of water, these

dispensers sport a cleaner, sleeker metallic look that

fits like a glove to most minimalistic and

modernized office and workspaces right now.

Common finishes include black, silver, and stainless

steel.

They are also the perfect size and are able to fit

smoothly anywhere. If you’re concerned about

where you would place the TOSOT Water

Dispenser, then know that both variants have their

rightful places anywhere. TOSOT’s bottom

loading water dispenser is sleek and flat, and

placing this water dispenser in any corner is like

fitting the last little piece in the last space of the

magnificent corporate puzzle. For a more

personalized setup, TOSOT’s table top water

dispenser is the perfect low key water dispenser

that does not infringe upon the overall theme of the

workplace.

Lastly, the TOSOT two Water Dispenser variants

dispense only clean, high quality water. It’s a

simple detail most would overlook, but different

water dispensers dispense water that “tastes”

different, if only a tad bit. The various tastes are

nuanced but ultimately speak a reality about the

water dispensers: that both the brand and the

model matter. With TOSOT’s two water dispensers,

water is purified, cooled to perfection, and comes

out looking like liquid diamond. The taste is subtle

and perfect for thirsty throats and hits the mark of

refreshing all those who need a healthy drink every

now and then.

So, whether you’re working in a humble start-up

or have cemented yourself in one of the biggest

agencies and companies in the Philippines, you and

everyone else requires the water of TOSOT’s two

types of water dispensers to kit the office pantry,

hallways, executive rooms, meeting rooms, and

other such places. Because as they say, staying

hydrated is good for the mind, body, and soul,

and with the TOSOT Water Dispensers just right

around the corner, you can constantly and easily

stay refreshed, hydrated, and focused as you burn

the midnight oil.

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How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0

I believe that when it comes to industry 4.0, the

true potential of your enterprise is not in what it

does, but what it can do. The potential of your team

is not what they can do today, but what they could

do in the future. The opportunity doesn’t lie in what

we know, it’s in what we don’t know yet.

The rate of change in the modern world is

staggering and it shows no sign of slowing down

– in fact, it is speeding up. Industry 4.0 is both an

example of this, and a result of it. Digital transformation

is at the heart of fundamental societal

changes that are emerging. In the region that I lead

for Rockwell Automation – specifically the Middle

East, Turkey and sub-Saharan Africa – there are

huge changes in progress.

Let’s start with the Middle East. It’s an area that is

no stranger to change, with great cities having risen

from the deserts – as well as great economies. And

the industrial change in the area now is one of rapid

diversification as whole new industries are

envisioned at national levels and realized at

break-neck speeds. Turkey, the ancient empire(s),

bridging Europe with Asia, bridging tradition with

future, bringing cultures together, is another

market with enormous potential and possibilities

for growth, always in a cycle of changes and

reinventing itself.

The continent where everything started for

humanity is set to reassert its position in our future.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the population is projected

to double by 2050. In fact, in the next 30 years the

world’s population is set to grow by an incredible

2bn – an increase of more than 25% - and a large

portion of that growth will be in sub-Saharan

Africa. This exponential population growth comes

at a time when the largest demographic for this

region will be of working age – a fact that points to

the potential for huge economic growth. Growth,

incidentally, that will be championed by the digital

generation.

The opportunities for industrial enterprises in these

regions are evident. There is no doubt that the

enterprises meeting the needs of the new markets

by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies and

strategies are the ones that will succeed.

For most enterprises though, leveraging Industry

4.0 technologies requires strong change

management capacity. It requires learning new

skills rapidly, investing in the workforce, investing

in new approaches, systems and technologies. It

requires embracing disruptive technologies – and

often it will entail being a positive disruptor.

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Finding the Magic

We’ve probably all seen the diagram of two circles

that don’t overlap, where one is labelled “your

comfort zone” and the other is labelled “where the

magic happens.” It’s one of those that you look at

and instantly recognize the truth of – and perhaps

with a tiny sinking feeling as you realize that

maybe, you should get out of your comfort zone a

little more.

The implicit message of that diagram is that

“magic” requires change. It is something I believe

very strongly, and I’m inspired by the words of Walt

Disney (who knew more than most about magic):

“If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s

some way to do it.”

I can’t think of a better message for industrial

enterprise leaders in this era of change. We stand

with the makers, the doers, the builders; the

innovators. Our most successful customers in

adopting industry 4.0 approaches have taken the

step of visualizing. They have dreamed of what

could be done. By coupling this human ingenuity

and innovation with the power of machines and

Rockwell Automation solutions – we always find a

way to do it.

That’s where the magic of Industry 4.0 happens.

Take a look just outside your comfort zone, the

benefits are close at hand, but industry leaders must

embrace change to find them.

If you can visualize a bright future for your

enterprise, come and talk to us, and we’ll help you

connect the imagination and ingenuity of your

people with the intelligence of machines to make it

happen.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the

world’s largest company dedicated to industrial

automation and information, makes its customers

more productive and the world more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell

Automation employs approximately 23,000 people

serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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FEATURE STORY

11 Must Have Products

In Your Jobsite

A complete job site is a safe job site. It’s how you

want things to be, especially for your hardworking

men. The work area, like any other office, should

have the complete tools to be efficient and

time-bound.

In other words, these are the necessary tools to have

if you want your construction job to be smooth

sailing.

Here are some of the products you should have at

hand in your construction site:

1. WELDING SOLUTIONS

The welding equipment is the first thing every job

site should take into account. And the best welding

solutions come from Lincoln Electric.

Their welding machines are extremely versatile

and capable of both small home projects and big

commercial demands. It works smoothly in

soldering various types of metals and has a long

lifespan. It is easy to use and has low electric

consumption.

2. THREADING & PIPE FABRICATION

SOLUTIONS

The right product applications of threading and

pipe fabrication machines are important for any job

site. You wouldn’t want your building to have faulty

meager threaded pipes for ventilation. It’ll take a lot

more time, money, and resources to redo.

When handling pipelines, it’s better to get it right

the first time around and trust in the reliable

threading and pipe fabrication solutions from

RIDGID ®. They have threading and pipe

fabrication machines that produce highquality

threads and long-lasting pipe dies.

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3. DIAGNOSTICS, INSPECTION &

LOCATING SOLUTIONS

A construction site needs more than the human eye

to determine if the job is done right. We need

machines to let the engineers know the blind and

weak spots of the job site.

Luckily, we’ve got RIDGID ® who produces superb

diagnostics, inspection, and locating solutions.

Their machines set the standard in durability to

finish the job.

Their powerhouse diagnostics equipment includes

the RIDGID SeeSnake® video inspection systems,

the NaviTrack Scout®, RIDGID hand-held

inspection cameras, and the RIDGID handheld

diagnostic equipment.

With these tools at hand, your mind can be put at

ease that you haven’t overlooked any important

construction details.

4. DRAIN CLEANING

Drain cleaning is one of the lesser joys in erecting a

building. However, the strenuous task shouldn’t be

taken lightly because it’s the plumbing your

building will have for a long time. You wouldn’t

want your credibility ruined just because the drains

are clogged or dirty.

With RIDGID’s ® Drain cleaning machine,

cleaning drains are easy and long-lasting. Plus,

the new RIDGID® FlexShaft drain cleaning

machines are lightweight, so they’re easy to lug

around the Jobsite without requiring extra

manpower and effort.

5. POWERTOOLS

Of course, no job site is complete without power

tools. Your workers need superior strength when

drilling through walls, setting a foundation, and

more. It’s the heavy-duty equipment every job site

needs. And the most premium power grade tools

produced only by Dewalt, Bosch, and Stanley.

These brands focus on giving your men the power

they need in building houses or skyscrapers.

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6. MECHANICAL TOOLS AND OTHERS

Another must-have product every job site needs

are mechanical tooling kits and ancillaries. There

are plenty of brands in the market but only a few

stood out when tested and proven: Proto, Facom,

Stanley, and Tactix mechanical tools.

They’ve created remarkable products such as the

PROTO® Tether- ready tools, lanyards and

attachment points with retrofitting capabilities.

The complete and cost-efficient Facom® CM.160A -

527Pc Mechanical Tool Set. The perfect basic tools

every job site needs.

The STANLEY® 28 in. FATMAX® Structural Foam

Toolbox which can handle medium to large

mechanical tools made from durable

thermoplastic resin.

And lastly, the Tactix® power tool accessories,

which have a longer than usual lifespan from most

power tool accessories.

7. LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

No job site is complete without lighting solutions.

If not, it can pose hazardous threats for you and

your workers. We’re talking about men working

through the day and the dark of night, so the

lighting equipment you should have in your

arsenal has excellent quality.

Pelican® is now offering the 9490 Remote Area

Lighting System (RALS), which is a mobile lighting

solution you can whip out any time you want. It

has over 6000 lumens and 3 preset light levels. The

perfect lighting for construction in dark areas.

8. MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS

Another product every construction site need is

a storage space for their materials and tools.

Proper storage is vital in any job site, especially

when taking tools into account. You wouldn’t want

any important equipment to go amiss when you

need it the most.

For great storage solutions, trust in Storageworks,

Durham, Stanley, or Toh. These four brands manufacture

great material handling solutions. All of

them highly durable with a flexible price range for

any budget.

9. DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

Doors are essential parts of any infrastructure,

residential or commercial. So if you’re in a job site,

the right door hardware solutions should be kept in

your inventory.

Baldwin, Domakaba, and Yale are well-known

choices for door hardware. They offer great

varieties of styles, affordable hardware, and even

manufactures customized door materials.

Chubbsafes is an exceptional safety vault for

your valuable items at any given jobsite.

10. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

Plumbing is an important matter for every job

site. Without proper plumbing, your building is in

danger of flooding or water damage. That’s an even

bigger issue for the future.

Get it right today with Dyson or Delta plumbing

solutions. They provide high-grade piping systems

and materials for both buildings and houses. They

last longer and offer the more cost-efficient prices

compared to other products in the market.

11. CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Cleaning time is the signal your job is near its end.

Finish your new infrastructure with the best

cleaning solutions out there from RIDGID ®,

Nilfisk, or Viper. They can scrub your job site

clean and ready for its occupants.

Especially Nilfisk ® which is an established leader

in cleaning technology. They offer a wide range of

industrial vacuums, sweepers, and scrubbers in the

market today.

So remember, before starting work at your job site,

tick off every single product we mentioned above

for a better construction job. It’ll save you both

time and effort in the long haul. Apart from

efficiency, having all these products also

promote the well-being of your workers.

Where to Buy?

Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the largest authorized

distributor of the best industrial hardware solution

brands in the Philippines.

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Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Phone +632 6364895

Phone +632 6364896

About CBK Hardware

For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname

has become synonymous to the country’s biggest

hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware

Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular

client network of more than 1,500 industrial

organizations; 1,600 traditional community

hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty

chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and

Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces

its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s patriarch,

Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,

rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot

where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its

humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s patriarch,

Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,

rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot

where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives

post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to

introduce the retail concept once unheard for in

hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store

is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further

cemented its legendary distribution channel with

the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi

La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating

taste of modern Filipinos.

To shop online, visit

https://www.cbkhardware.com/

Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.

Ground Floor Cobankiat Building II

231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.

Phone +632 2476557

Phone +632 2432734

Coby’s Designer Center

Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation

Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the

company when he brings a franchise of Ace

Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up

CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This

further expanded into delivering quality world class

products nearer to families of Filipino overseas

workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided

by the vision to be the largest network supplier of

the biggest global brands in the hardware industry,

CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products

to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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International Trading LLC, Mr. Wail Halbouni, Tel: +971 50 481 3570, email: fortintl@emirates.net.ae; Ghantoot Trading, Mr. Nour Haboush, Tel: +971 50 109 4109, email:

nour.h@ghantootgroup.ae; District Cooling Company, Mr. Ahmed Henedi, Tel: +971 50 658 4832, email: ahmed@districtcoolingcompany.com; Al Yousuf Electronics, Mr. Moitra, Tel: +971

50 457 6170, email: pmoitra@alyousuf.com; Bahrain, AJM Kooheji and Sons, Mr. Jayachandran, Tel: +973 36888801, email: v.jayachandran@ajmkooheji.com: Al Babtain Air Conditioning &

Refrigeration Co., Mr. Naji Kataya, Tel: +965 5 051 5771, email: nkataya@albabtaingroup.com,kw; BLK, Mr. Imad Rhayel, Tel: +965 5 157 1229, email: irhayel@blk.com.kw; Oman, Oman

Gulf Enterprise, Mr. Narender Kumar, Tel: +968 9 747 4505, email: narenderk@otegroup.com; Aspire Projects and Service, Mr. Vivek Wagh, Tel: +968 99357694, email:

vivekwagh@aspireoman.com; Azerbaijan, NBC LLC., Mr. Elkhan Sadikhov, Tel: +994 50 216 3363, email: elkhan.sadikhov@nbc.com; Al-Con Maxiwell Group, Mr. Vagif Alexperov, Tel: +

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Technology

Trends

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Forecast

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Digital transformation is penetrating every aspect

of industries from developing products and services

to marketing and management. Technology trends

in 2019 might just be an improvement of what was

developed years ago but it is expected that more

businesses will commit to disruptive technology or

else, they will be left behind in their conventional

comfort zones.

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L E A D E R S

Investing in technology

entails risks as

T

cybersecurity threats

are still imminent.

As businesses are

pursuing a hundred percent digital

operation, stringent policies and

guidelines are on the rise. As much

as sectors want to build an intelligent

system for their companies, there are

still precautions that should be made

because technology is still vulnerable

to challenges and mistakes.

To guide industries on where to

invest, we will do a forecast of the top

technological trends that will take over

the entire year. These trends are indeed

worthy of attention as they could

help every enterprise to break barriers

in their operations and provide

smooth transactions to clients. At the

heart of these innovations are the goal

of improving services, making connections

intact, and creating a smarter

community for everyone.

As businesses

are pursuing

a hundred

percent digital

operation,

stringent

policies and

guidelines are

on the rise.

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Service-oriented

digital

innovations

Tech innovations play a huge role

in maintaining clients’ and investors’

trust. A company that provides the latest

methodology in service will always

gain the spotlight. With this, businesses

are becoming competitive in terms

of proving the best solutions. The key

to business growth is always customer

satisfaction and these technology

trends can help make that possible.

In the previous year, chatbots have

been introduced to the industry, both

as a strategic marketing avenue and

a form of improved customer service.

A product of Natural Language

Processing and sentiment analytics,

this tool, though a bit unsatisfactory

the time when it was first launched,

will be making progress this year and

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will become a great asset in the service

industry. Automation or the use of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will disrupt

the way businesses deal with clients,

creating a more convenient approach.

IT-as-a-service will also grow

better this year as as-a-Service technology

flourishes. Choosing consumption-based

IT services are giving

businesses end-to-end solutions to

dilemmas frequently encountered

such as software updates and workload

location. Through a pay-as-you-go

approach, companies will have the

opportunity to control costs, attain

flexibility, while maintaining efficiency.

This year, it is expected that a larger

portion of industries will switch to this

technological solution.

Automation

or the use

of Artificial

Intelligence (AI)

will disrupt the

way businesses

deal with clients,

creating a more

convenient

approach.

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Intelligent

Data

Connections

Business analytics will be empowered

as market leaders such as Microsoft,

Salesforce, SAP, SAS are providing

an example of how data analytics can

help them make better decisions about

their strategies, services, products, and

employees. Digital leaders are leaning

to machine learning and artificial

intelligence to maximize the power

data can provide. Studying algorithms

will improve work customization to

tailor-fit the services based on the specific

needs of every consumer.

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Public, Private and Hybrid cloud

computing will also move several steps

upward this year. Today, emerging

trends and needs change hastily that

is why companies are recommended

to respond using a strong operations

linkage. Seamless and secure experience

with applications and IT when it

comes to running workloads in every

cloud will be attained this year as public

cloud providers like Alibaba and

Amazon are offering game-changing

options.

The fifth generation of cellular mobile

communication also referred to as

5G, will be a big topic this year. Lower

latency, superior speed, and high-density

connections will be enabled when

this happens. 5G was already launched

in Korea this December and as the

calendar shifts to 2019, it is expected

that more mobile carriers around the

world will adopt this trend which will

empower quick-response tasks like

industrial robots, mobile gaming, and

the like.

Seamless and

secure experience

with applications

and IT when it

comes to running

workloads in

every cloud will

be attained this

year as public

cloud providers

like Alibaba and

Amazon are

offering gamechanging

options.

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Building

Smarter

Communities

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Public, Private and Hybrid cloud

computing will also move several steps

upward this year. Today, emerging

trends and needs change hastily that

is why companies are recommended

to respond using a strong operations

linkage. Seamless and secure experience

with applications and IT when it

comes to running workloads in every

cloud will be attained this year as public

cloud providers like Alibaba and

Amazon are offering game-changing

options.

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The fifth generation of cellular mobile

communication also referred to as

5G, will be a big topic this year. Lower

latency, superior speed, and high-density

connections will be enabled when

this happens. 5G was already launched

in Korea this December and as the

calendar shifts to 2019, it is expected

that more mobile carriers around the

world will adopt this trend which will

empower quick-response tasks like

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industrial robots, mobile gaming, and

the like.

Augmented reality will take a leap

this year as industries saw the advantages

it could bring to operations and

in maintaining a safer workplace. The

engineering industry has adopted

this technology long ago to increase

efficiency by reducing workload, de-

Augmented

reality will take

a leap this year

as industries saw

the advantages

it could bring to

operations and

in maintaining a

safer workplace

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tecting barriers earlier, and preventing

accidents on work sites. It has several

known applications in industries

such as medicine, military, broadcast,

tourism, among others. This technology

will be intensified this year and its

usage will be encountered daily.

Blockchain, although still being

miscomprehended, will also be adopted

in industries, especially in financing.

This technology improves encryption,

validation, and distribution of

data by storing unalterable and transparent

“blocks” without compromising

personal data. This means smoother

and safer transactions between parties,

increasing public trust and consumer

protection in every aspect.

Blockchain,

although still being

miscomprehended,

will also be adopted

in industries,

especially in

financing.

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Indeed, the year 2019 deserve

an anticipation like no other as these

trends will bring the changes that will

meet global demands. Data protection

and privacy issues are always on the

line but tech leaders are continuously

seeking ways to and creating guidelines

not to compromise public safety. But

there is one thing we can be sure of:

2019 will mark a historic technological

breakthrough in every industry.

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CES 2019

Consumer and

Technology Trends

With lots of innovation in laptops, robots, wearables, and

televisions, among others, it is not called the Consumer Electronics

Show for nothing.

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At the Consumer Electronics

Show (CES), exhibitors provide

a glimpse of what the future of

gadgets, appliances, smartphones,

and laptops, among

others, is like. This year, they

have proven the predictions

from years ago, with most attendees

saying the event did

not disappoint – despite flooded

floors and a power outage

during the convention.

From connected devices to

laptops and robots, the biggest

consumer technology

show on earth showcased diverse

electronics innovation in

2019. Visitors in the Las Vegas

show were given great demonstrations.

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So what are the hottest technology trends present at CES? As

curated from those have attended (hopefully by next year, a GineersNow

rep will be one of them), here are the things to be most

excited about in consumer electronics:

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AI Battle

Google Home and Amazon

Alexa are battling

it out for the voice-powered

smart speakers category.

The AI powered home assistant

marketing are skyrocketing and

the competition is more fiercer

than the Game of Thrones battle.

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Convertible Tablets &

Laptops

The Lenovo Yoga changes

the way we use our laptops and

tablets, that’s because the convertible

can be used as both.

When the user wants to use it

as a tablet, it only requires folding

the keyboard behind the

device.

We are also fascinated with

Royole FlexPai, the world’s

1st foldable smartphone. This

smartphone is a keeper.

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Audio

Augmented Reality and

Virtual Reality

These two, while being different

in nature, still have immense

applications since they

were introduced. With the AR

glass Vuzix Blade and the VR

headset HTC Vive Pro exhibited

at CES, we expect more immersion

with our world and the

imaginary.

Here are the editor’s pick for

the audio segment

• AfterShokz Xtrainerz

• Technics EAH-F70N

noise-cancelling head

phones

• Jabra Elite 85H

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T E C H N O L O G Y

L E A D E R S

Robots

The show is not complete

without robots. This year, companies

are introducing robots

not only for housework but for

entertainment and companionship.

Like Somnox, which created

a robot to help you fall and

stay asleep. Groove X’s adorable

Lovot robot has an impressive

AI and can steal your

family’s hearts. Another robot

which caught our attention is

the Root robot, which teaches

kids how to code designed

with learning configurations according

to their age. Worth to

mention Ecovacs’ latest robot

vacuum cleaner which has an

impressive AI technology.

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Connected Devices

New devices will become

part of the Internet of Things,

and at CES 2019 they were

present. Panasonic showcased

an array of logistics-related

technologies like sensors

to track wine bottle purchases

and robots with the ability

to perform a greater variety of

tasks by themselves. Bosch

presented machine-learning-enabled

cameras can automatically

report accidents to

police.

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L E A D E R S

Laptop

Intel continues to develop

better chips, this time with

the graphics of Advanced Micro

Devices Inc. (AMD). In a

laptop chip battle with Nvidia

(GeForce RTX 2060), the company

forwards combo chips

that combine high computing

power, longer battery life, more

memory, and major graphics

capabilities.

Some of the Laptops that are

worth noting are:

• Huawei MateBook 13

• Asus ZenBook S13

• Samsung Notebook 9

Pro (2019)

• Samsung Notebook

Flash

• MSI GS75 Stealth

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Sleeping

Aid

Tech

Engineers around the world

can testify that sleep is the

scarcest commodity, especially

in the tech industry. 60% of the

world are having trouble sleeping

while the growing problem

of sleeping disorder is rising by

10% every decade.

Sleep Tech is a major category

in CES 2019 and it has its

own pavilion. This is one of the

hottest trends in technology…

How do we fall asleep? Luckily,

we now have smartbeds that

can contour according to our

body.

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Wearables

These are the editor’s picks for the 2019 wearable

• TicWatch E2

• TicWatch S2

• Michael Kors Access

Sofie 2.0

• Kate Spade Scallop 2

• Withings Move

• Withings Move ECG

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Televisions

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Huge televisions made it to

the show, like they always do,

but far more than the size is the

technology that came with it.

LG just presented a rolling

TV that pops out from a furniture.

LG Signature OLED TV R

is the world’s first rollable TV.

LG’s new ThinQ TV is now

supporting Google Assistant,

Amazon Alexa and Apple Air-

Play

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Samsung smart TVs is now

featuring Apple’s iTunes and

AirPlay 2 support. While its 98-

inch QLED 8K TV is a stateof-the-art

bewildering piece of

machine. It uses artificial intelligence,

intelligently.

Smartphone

No doubt, Samsung and LG

was defeated by Royole Flex-

Pai, featuring a 7.8-inch AMO-

LED screen that folds in half.

Beautiful, gorgeous and elegant

looking piece of device is

stealing the hearts of our editors.

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Latest Technologies

and Innovations in

3D Printing

Innovations that sparks a newer and brighter future for

three-dimensional printing.

A lot has changed since 3D

printing was introduced in the

‘80s as “rapid prototyping.”

In its conception, the primary

goal of this technology is to

prototype faster and cheaper.

But these days, 3D printers

are already available

everywhere which allows

designers, engineers, and

even students to come up with

their own 3D outputs. This is

indeed a huge breakthrough

in technology where design-

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ers and engineers can turn

their designs into real objects

instantaneously.

3D printing revolutionized

construction, design, fashion,

medicine, automotive and

many other industries. As the

years pass, new methods,

materials and applications

are born, which makes it even

more exciting. Since there is a

never-ending flow of creativity

and innovation, more

developments for 3D printing

emerge. Let us take a look at

the latest technologies in 3D

printing:

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Fast and

Continuous

Printing

3D printing is done by

putting layer by layer

together to come up with an

object. However, some users

find it a tedious task to

complete a project. The

layers also reduce the

ultimate strength of the object.

With that, Joseph DeSimone

of Carbon3D, came up with a

Continuous Liquid Interface

Production or CLIP wherein it

makes use of a pool of liquid

photopolymer resin.

Objects slowly rise from the

resin taking the form of the 3D

model. This process, which is

inspired by a morphing villain

who rises from a molten

puddle in the movie

“Terminator 2,” is 100 times

faster than the commercial 3D

printing. Instead of printing by

layer, an object is continuously

printed, thus making it sturdier

with its monolithic form.

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Large scale projects are quite

impossible to make using a 3D

printer, which is a problem

for the designer at MX3D when

they attempted to print

furniture. However, mechanical

engineer Tim Geurtjens found

a solution by using welding

robots to draw the lines and

create a three-dimensional

object. Using steel and the

welding robots, a bridge was

created.

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Exoskeleton

Technology

for

Enhanced

Human

Mobility

Who would think that threedimensional

printing can

actually change people’s

lives? Scott Sumitt and Ekso

Bionics collaborated to come

up with a 3D printed implants

and prosthetics. They print

suits that perfectly fit into a

person’s body, allowing the

patient to walk again. This

exoskeleton technology helps

patients who had a stroke and

spinal cord injury.

Amanda Boxtel, who is

paralyzed from the pelvis

down due to a permanent

spinal cord injury, was the first

person to own an Ekso

Bionics. She was given a full

body scan to create formfitting

parts for her spine, shin,

and thighs. This technology

made it possible for her to

walk again. Many paralyzed

individuals already benefit

from this innovation since its

creation in 2013.

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Mbile-phone

3D Printing

Mobile-phone activated

printing is also made

possible through the

innovation of Jeng-Ywan Jeng,

a mechanical engineering

professor and engineering

department dean of the

National Taiwan University

of Science and Technology.

He invented a printer using

the mobile phone as the light

source to polymerize liquid

resin. The success of using

mobile phones for this process

may kickoff the possibility of

using tablets and even

televisions to activate threedimensional

printing.

Direct-Metal

Printing

Aside from plastic, a number

of metal alloys can also be 3D

printed. Highly detailed and

complex objects can be

printed using metal including

products for aerospace,

mechatronic industries, and

automotive. This means that in

the future, you can print your

own car part when you need

repair. Aerospace engineers

can also benefit a lot from this

which allows them to print

fixtures for spacecraft and

perform repairs even in outer

space.

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3D Printed

Rocket

Engine

Speaking of printing in outer

space, Elon Musk of SpaceX

3D-printed the second version

of SuperDraco rocket engine.

It was developed in 2013 and

was fired over 80 times in

2014. This 3D printed engine

combustion chamber delivers

new opportunities in mining,

space travel, and colonization.

This innovation might lead to

more 3D projects for outer

space use.

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The Future of

3D Printing

Indeed, developments in 3D

printing have gone a long way!

Printing small plastic objects

was actually the beginning.

Who would think that you can

actually build large scale

projects like bridges and

rocket engines through this

technology? However, it is not

surprising that new methods

of 3D printing are born since

people are continuously

seeking for better ways to

make their dream projects a

reality.Because of threedimensional

printing’s

affordability, flexibility, and

rapid production, this

technology will continue to

grow in the future.

Undoubtedly, there will be

more developments and

innovations that will bring 3D

printing to a new level of

technology.

These days, 3D printers can

already be found in schools

and public libraries, giving

children the chance to use

it. This paints a picture of an

exciting future for 3D

printing wherein more and

more people will have the

ability to use 3D printing

hardware and design software.

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10 Years From

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How malls are envision in 2028

Have you ever got so

frustrated because you badly

have to buy something from

the mall, but malls close at 9

p.m. You leave work at 8 and

an hour of drive is no longer

enough because traffic is so

bad.

Fortunately, there are now

mobile apps that allows you

to purchase online and all you

have to do it to wait for the

item to be delivered to your

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doorstep.

Technology has indeed made

life easier as even our mobile

devices can now serve as our

marketplace, with apps like

Uber, Spotify, Netflix, or

Amazon available to cater to a

specific demand.

This, however, became a

challenge to physical malls.

In the U.S., the first quarter

of 2018 set the record of the

highest mall vacancy rates

since the end of 2012.

Undoubtedly, going to the

mall is no longer a hobby for

many but is instead a task that

one would delay if there is a

chance.

Engaging

mall goers

Still, mall owners need not

worry because closing down is

not their only option. They can

introduce innovations that will

make them relevant again.

Engagement is not something

that malls offer to customers,

according to Pamela Danziger.

People walking, waiting for

their order or in line in malls

are often engrossed in their

mobile phones. This is why

Danziger believes that it is

important that malls are

re-imagined and reengineered

into consumer

engagement spaces which are

designed to cater around the

needs and demands of a

diverse market usually

segmented by age and

ethnicity.

This concept turns the mall

into the main street that brings

people together instead of just

being a place where different

companies market their

products.

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Malls in

2028

Meanwhile, leading shopping

center group Westfield shared

its vision of what malls will be

offering in 2028 in order to

cope up with the changing

attitude of consumers. Here

are four of their vision for

malls:

1. Utilizing machine

learning, artificial

intelligence, digital

pathways, and drones

The Westfield report

envisioned the use of a

machine learning technology

which has the capacity to get

to know mall customers and

their interests so that

suggestions can be made in

their next visit. Microsoft is

actually working on a

technology that has the

capability to bring up

suggestions for customers just

by scanning their face.

There is also a possibility that

the mall’s plain walkways will

be transformed, thanks to

artificial intelligence. The

report said that in 2028,

customers will be walking

along digital paths where

drones are busy hovering

above them to deliver orders.

An eye scanner will also be

installed to store information

on a customer’s transaction

history so that personalized

shortcuts in the mall will be

recommended to them.

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2. Installation of

“Betterment Zones”

Health and wellness

continue to become a

priority for consumers

nowadays. After a stressful

week at work or school, the

weekends are usually reserved

for relaxation. Malls in the

future will be exactly what

employees and students will

need to de-stress.

Mindfulness workshops will

be introduced in malls while

customers enjoy the sight

of indoor and outdoor green

spaces. A network of

waterways will also offer an

alternative route for customers

aside from giving them access

to watersports facilities.

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3. Turning malls into

educational spaces

The mall is not the place you

will think about going to if you

plan to finish reading a novel,

write a paper, or to study for

an exam. This thinking will

change in 2028 because malls

will be turned into venues for

seminars, meetings,

workshops, conferences,

trainings, community activities,

and other educational

gatherings. Malls have large

spaces big enough to

accommodate groups.

4. Source of healthy food

Going to the mall would

usually mean having to eat at

fast food restaurants or other

spots that offer tasty but

unhealthy food. Unfortunately,

while mall supermarkets sell

fruits and vegetables, they are

not necessarily fresh.

These will also be a thing in

the past in 2028 because

according to Westfield, malls

will be the source of local

organic food that are taken

directly from farms.

The futuristic vision of

Westfield for malls “could

unlock vast new potential

for retail over the next

decade--combining

entertainment, wellness,

learning, and personalized

product-matching to meet

consumers’ evolving demands

and imaginations,” according

to Claire Adair. If this vision

comes true, malls will play an

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important role in the

society because they will be

able to connect people,

improve their lives, and feed

them with knowledge and with

healthy food.

However, in order for all these

to become a reality, a

governing body will be

needed in order to tap and put

together the many retailers

who are just renting small

spaces from the mall. Maybe,

a governing body can help

malls around the world to

innovate.

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Shifting telecom business models through blockchain

integration

It is not surprising how fast

technology is emerging in this

digital age. The smarter and

more autonomous they get, the

more convenient and efficient

it is for us humans. Among

these promising technologies,

the system behind

cryptocurrencies, more widely

known as blockchain,

practically stands out.

Its immense power is

predicted to conquer and

shift both the Internet and the

world of business in the next

few years. In fact, little by little,

more sectors in the industry

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are integrating this kind of

power into their business

models. From the utility

industry to finance and banks,

it is very apparent how much

this highly secured and

reliable network can change

the way companies transact

with one another.

Utilizing the newly developed

programmable type of

blockchain for

communications, particularly

telecommunications, is also

seen as a potential game

changer.

Its ability to transform the way

communication service

providers (CSPs) do business

and gain the most profit while

giving the most service to their

customers will no doubt make

the competition in the

industry stronger. As a matter

of fact, when IBM surveyed

174 C-suite telecom

executives, a substantial 36%

of these service providers are

presently considering, if not

already practicing,

blockchains in their systems.

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How Blockchain Works?

But how exactly will

blockchain make the telecom

industry ticking like clockwork?

ETH News’ Dan Cummings

mentioned how useful this

technology is when

transforming the current CSPs

network infrastructure.

As the digital age advances,

so does the network and communication

across the globe.

With blockchain in telecoms,

CSPs have the power to

deliver 5G network coverage

and secure tens and

thousands of data collected in

the evolving Internet of Things

(IoT).

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Blockchain

and the

Financial

Institutions

Another notable feature of

blockchain is the removal of

third-party financial institutions

that served as middlemen

between the CSP and their

customers. Without any

middleman, the transactions

are faster, more efficient, and

more reliable.

Fewer parties involved in the

transaction means less

dispute and miscalculations,

saving the CSP and the

customer time and money.

Removing the middleman from

the picture also lowers the

additional costs of CSPs in

hiring financial institutions.

Blockchain

Security

Internet security is also highly

prioritized by blockchain.

Customers’ information,

especially money-related

details, are intact and free from

fraudulent and unauthorized

revisions since changes in

the record can only be done

through a mutual agreement

between the parties.

Blockchain is boasting its

powers of transparency as the

data in the network are

distributed and shared

between concerned

participants. Customers are

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Blockchain is

boasting its

powers of

transparency as

the data in the

network are

distributed and

shared

between

concerned

participants

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more confident that their data

are not altered without their

knowledge because of this

highly sophisticated feature.

Blockchain

Prepaid or

Postpaid

Blockchain also provides

options for customers to avail

of either prepaid or postpaid

services, update their

balances in real-time and

change their billing system

hassle-free.

Not only is blockchain beneficial

for the CSPs, but it is also

making favorable changes for

the customers as well. One

excellent example is the

customer’s ability to use their

CSPs outside of its coverage

or even abroad.

The key to this revolutionary

breakthrough is blockchain’s

ability to connect global

operators with contracts. With

this, blockchain is still able to

keep the service a lot more

affordable, secure, and still

very efficient despite the

distance paving way to the

displacement of current

roaming services CSPs offer.

Blockchain

Disruptive

Analysis

As Disruptive Analysis points

out, blockchain applications in

telecoms range from off-grid

IoT, smart contracts between

parties, micropayments, and

network function virtualization

management. Most companies

are already employing and

studying the power of these

applications. Some are still un-

der development, while others

are already exhibiting great

potential for the industry.

With that being said, telecoms

should be prepared for this

massive change, not only

financially, but also in terms of

their network infrastructure. A

powerful technology this big

needs an equally powerful

network that can handle it.

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Blockchain

Investments

If the industry is dedicated

to employing blockchain into

their systems, huge

investments are, of course, the

basic requirements.

Investments in knowledge of

blockchain are also highly

encouraged before fully

adopting the system.

Undergo trainings with lead

blockchain specialists to

understand if the technology is

really suitable for the

company. Assess the current

status of blockchain in the

industry and how different

each blockchain providers are

from one another.

Weigh their regulations and

policies and adapt them to the

needs of your own company.

The first step in succeeding on

any new venture is building up

knowledge before building the

application.

Summing Up

All in all, this technology

accounts for the streamlined

internal processes that the

company and customers

can enjoy, blockchain-based

services that are faster than

conventional ones, and more

consistent and safeguarded

ecosystem that includes

interactions of CSPs with their

customers and with one

another.

Blockchain is slowly making

its name in the field, and one

thing is for sure. Blockchain

is the future for telecommunication

and for the society in

general.

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The construction industry is repeatedly criticized for being inefficient and slow to

modernize.

The simple methods of

construction, techniques and

technologies have altered little

since Roman times. But the

application of modernization in

the construction industry is not

straight forward.

Every construction task is

different, every site is a

singular prototype, and construction

works are located in

different places and involve

the constant movement of

personnel and machinery.

In addition to this, the weather

and other factors can prevent

the application of previous

experience effectively.

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Advanced Construction Technology in

relevance to Cooling System

The coined term “advanced

construction technology”,

covers a wide range of

modern techniques and

practices that encompass the

latest developments in

materials technology, design

procedures, quantity

surveying, facilities

management, services,

structural analysis and design

as well as management

studies. Incorporating

advances construction

technology into practice can

increase levels of quality,

efficiency, safety, sustainability

and value for money. However,

there is often a conflict

between traditional industry

methods and innovative new

practices and this is often

blamed for the relatively slow

rate of technology transfer

within the industry.

The adoption of advanced

construction technology

requires an appropriate

design, commitment from the

whole project team, suitable

procurement strategies, good

quality control, appropriate

training and careful

commissioning.

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Advanced technological

companies recently designed

an air conditioner so efficient,

that not only does it provide

cooling but it can also

generate enough electricity to

create potential revenue. The

device makes use of some

high tech, currently used

technology such as a heat/

mass exchange, while also

implementing some new

techniques that could see it

become the most efficient air

conditioner yet. The system

works by entrapping warm

humid air and introducing it

into a dehumidifier inside a

mass transfer device (HMX).

A liquid desiccant or a high

concentration of salt is then

added into the HMX. The salt

then absorbs the humidity from

the air, initiating the water to

start an equilibrium process

to balance the salt and water

concentration. The salt

solution, after absorbing

moisture, has a slightly

reduced concentration of salt

due to the water. It is pumped

to an evaporation device that

removes much of the humidity.

In the process of evaporation,

the salt solution heats up,

requiring outside air and water

to cool it down in an isolated

environment. The air is then

heated, seemingly

contradicting the cooling

initiative.

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How Changes in Technology Affect the

Cooling System

While changes in modern

cooling system technology

might not be apparent in

day-to-day servicing, the fact

is that auto manufacturers are

continuing to increase fuel

economy and power output by

changing how the cooling

system operates. But technical

change has developed very

gradually. In the beginning, a

few turn-of-the-century auto

manufacturers relied on a

thermal-expansion cooling

system that was based upon

the tendency of hot water to

rise out of the engine

cylinder head into the top of a

vertical-core radiator, where it

would condense and

re-enter the bottom of the

engine block. Although

thermal expansion systems

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worked well on low-output

engines, they were insufficient

to cool the high-speed

engines.

Many market forecasters

confidently predict that the

global heating, ventilation, and

air conditioning (HVAC)

market will grow rapidly and

dramatically due to

construction projections and

urbanization in developing

nations. Sustaining growth

using current vapor-compression

technology is due to

developing commercial

applications during the first

half of the 20th century.

Modern vapor compression

refrigeration systems

power the air conditioning in

our homes, office buildings,

and cars, as well as

satisfy our residential and

commercial refrigeration

needs. While vapor

compression is a very mature

and relatively inexpensive

technology, it is nearing the

limits of potential energy

efficiency improvements, and

yet its use still represents a

substantial proportion of our

energy consumption, second

only to lighting in the U.S.

alone. Liquid refrigerants

in common use today often

escape into the environment,

accumulate in the atmosphere

when initially closed systems

develop leaks with time, and

cannot be recaptured.

“Auto

manufacturers

are continuing to

increase fuel

economy and

power output by

changing how the

cooling system

operates.”

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Application of Technology to Cooling

System to Sustain Demands

Alternative technology has

actually been with us for quite

some time. Caloric materials

and compounds that can

generate strong cooling

effects when cyclically acted

upon by magnetic, electric,

or mechanical forces can be

incorporated into refrigeration

systems that are

dramatically more energy

efficient than current vapor

compression models.

Automotive engineers are

currently faced with increasing

the efficiency of the cooling

system while reducing cooling

system weight. Project and

construction information was

difficult to share back in the

day.

With today’s construction

project management software

and automated signature

applications we are able to

more efficiently process

documents for approval to

keep the job moving along

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and avoid delays.

Leveraging technology make

things easy for our clients is

what makes us stand out from

the rest. Believing that the

potential generation gains in

energy efficiency,

productivity and new features

that the emerging solid-state,

caloric cooling technologies

have to offer are too significant

to ignore and overlook.

Efficiency gains are available

with each cooling system

design.

New systems have the most

potential for optimization using

the latest technology, although

existing systems have

potential as well but will

generally be limited by

layout and construction issues.

The type of cooling system

selected requires extensive

evaluation at the design stage

of a project using many design

inputs including costs, layout

and size, water availability,

energy consumption, energy

efficiency, ambient conditions,

seasons and weather, and

many others depending on the

project.

Annual variations in local water

and air temperatures have the

largest influence on the

efficiency of the cooling

system. System efficiency is

a function of the costs of the

energy and resource input

needed to operate the

system vs. the amount of

cooling achieved. Technology

is significantly used to

operate machines and other

costs incurred include energy

sources costs as well as

regulatory costs and penalties

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With the technological

breakthroughs surfacing the

industrial field today, it seems

like everyone is more inclined

to follow the trend and adopt

more high-end systems into

their own. In fact, as the

National Restaurant

Association reports, about

32% of restaurant operators

believe they are lacking the

substantial technologies to

improve their services and

efficiency.

Being faced with dynamic

changes such as customer

lifestyle and trending tech,

brands tend to focus on

keeping up with these

changes. Here are just a few

of those tech concepts that

does not only increase

efficiency but are all profitable

in the long run as well.

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Wi-Fi

What gets customers

hooked to enter

an establishment

is the big “FREE

WI-FI” sign that can clearly

be seen from the outside.

In today’s fast-paced world,

everyone seems to need Wi-Fi,

whether it is for entertainment,

work, or business purposes.

Having this free service inside

your establishment increases

customer satisfaction as

well. Your guests can enjoy

browsing stuff online all while

waiting for their orders to get

done. Large groups looking for

places for their working lunch

sessions also drag in more

revenue if your area offers free

Wi-Fi.

Just take note to consider the

best service providers if you

decide to put up this service.

Slow Wi-Fi connections usually

leave customers disappointed,

making them look for better

service among your competitors.

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Ordering Online

Almost everything can be

done online now, may it be

for paying your bills or

shopping for your prom dress.

This doesn’t come as a

surprise, though, as online

transactions are both

convenient and easy.

A plethora of restaurants have

already adopted this

technology, and they are now

reaping the benefits of being

open to consumers online.

Such benefits include higher

revenue as customers are free

to order anything they want

(and even add in extra items)

without having to be pressured

in front of the counter.

Another benefit for the

restaurant owner is customer

satisfaction. Online ordering

means more accurate orders,

which then means happier

customers on the other end of

the line.

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Reservation Online

Just like ordering online,

allowing customers to reserve

seats online is also beneficial

both for the establishment

and the customer. This makes

tracking and managing

reservation easier for your

staff.

This would eventually increase

customer satisfaction as they

need not rely solely on phone

calls and inaccurate

manual bookings just to

reserve a seat.

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Tabletop

Tablets for

Customers

With tabletop tablets on each

of the customer’s tables, the

ordering process becomes an

easy task, thereby reducing

both the stress on the

customers and the staff as

well. While this may sound

skeptical, it is actually quite

beneficial for the restaurant.

orders via tablets, kiosks

inside the restaurant, and

dedicated mobile apps. Since

then, their digital order sales

increased by 20%,

surpassing the purchases

made by a traditional cashier.

Taco Bell has tried to

implement this advanced

ordering system, allowing its

customers to place their

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Loyalty Program Apps

Regular customers are often

rewarded with loyalty cards

for their repetitive visits to the

establishment. This has now

been a thing of the past as

mobile apps are starting to

replace the traditional punch

cards.

Having a dedicated mobile

app to keep track of your most

loyal customers’ lifestyle and

easting habit proves to be

superior to punch cards which

they can lose quickly. Chunks

of data from the app can lead

to the betterment of the

services offered by the

establishment as you can use

their personal data like

birthdays and anniversaries to

provide them with free treats

on these days.

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Digital Point of Sale Systems

Digital point of sale (POS)

systems eliminate the need

for someone to wait for the

customers’ orders and accept

their payment. With this type

of technology, customers can

simply browse the restaurant

menu in the tabletop tablets

located on their own tables

and pay themselves without

waiting for a receipt from the

cashier.

Scheduling Apps

Restaurants can also adopt

technologies to monitor not

only their customers but their

staff as well. Scheduling

software helps supervisors

eliminate the stress of

missing staff and instant

vacation notices. With

scheduling apps on hand, the

workforce is more organized,

thereby increasing overall

efficiency and customer

satisfaction.

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Over the past couple of

decades, the world has

suffered from excessive

environmental pollution and

energy consumption. This has

lead companies, investors,

and even environment activists

to venture into the concept

of alternative energy sources

that they believe would help

reduce these excesses,

eventually improving, if not

completely saving, the world.

For technical people working

in the industry, renewable

energy is the obvious solution

to today’s problems. Using

renewable energy meant

utilizing Earth’s imperishable

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resources, thus using

fewer fossil fuels, emitting less

pollution to the environment,

and helping Earth re-adjust its

original climate.

While this already sounds

impressive and is expected

to gain public support, in

reality, there are still a handful

of groups who are skeptical

about fully implementing these

solutions, mainly because

not everyone completely

understands the process of

renewable energy production.

Although the vast majority of

non-technical people realize

how this can significantly

positively impact the

environment, they know little to

none about how these things

really work.

It is natural for people to think

ill of something that they do

not fully comprehend, and it’s

understandable where the

strong opposition to renewable

energy development is coming

from. That leads us to the core

solution to this problem —

educate the public.

Years ago when the

Industrial Revolution was at

its initial stages, the public

doubts nearly anything new

that comes out in the market.

They find lots of innovations

suspicious and ‘dangerous’,

but with constant

familiarization and awareness,

they had begun to adopt them,

finally appreciating how these

innovations brought positive

changes and convenience to

their daily living.

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L E A D E R S

Similar to how the public

reacted to the Industrial

Revolution, the renewable

energy revolution is facing the

same kind of backlash,

simply because of lack of

proper education. Thankfully,

the advancement in

technology has made

information dissemination

more convenient and faster

than ever before.

Spreading out accurate and

reliable information about

renewable energy sources will

then allow the public to

comprehend the system fully

and ultimately recruit them into

the renewable energy

movement. Companies

producing any renewable

energy project should also

start investing in information

campaigns for the local and

global community. This will

lessen misunderstandings and

fake news.

Among the best ways to

disseminate information is

right at our fingertips, social

media. Here are only some of

the reasons why utilizing social

media for renewable energy

information dissemination will

benefit both the industry and

the public.

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Open

Communication

between

Parties

The traditional way of spreading

out information includes

print ads and TV ads. This can

still be done as not 100% of

the world has internet. While

these ways may prove to be

useful to disseminate information,

it is not very interactive

for the end users. The public

cannot provide feedback nor

questions regarding the information

provided.

With social media, anyone with

internet access can express

their opinions and ask essential

questions to comprehend

the information further. Communication

between consumers

and producers are always

the key to any successful

project.

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L E A D E R S

Connecting to the Public

Distributing information via

social media need not always

be too formal. More people

tend to appreciate casual and

easy to understand language.

Jargons should always be

avoided and should be

replaced with simple terms to

reach a greater audience.

Conversational tone also helps

you get closer to the masses

as they would see you as an

approachable friend rather

than another stiff developer

hard selling their products.

Using Various Mediums

Social media gives you the

opportunity to convey the

message in the best way

possible. Images are always

a top choice as people

nowadays tend only to scroll

than actually read. Catchy and

colorful pictures always do the

trick.

Infographics and videos are

also quite helpful. Pair them

up with the informative texts to

better translate your message.

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Providing the Right Information

at the Fastest Time

The traditional way of

information dissemination

faces problems of printing

time, broadcasting limits, and

the likes. Social media do not

have these kinds of constraints

and allow you to get

information to the target

audience at your target time.

When launching a product,

the timing always makes a

big difference. As responsible

developers, you would always

want your consumers to be fed

with real-time information.

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Merely comparing the look of

vintage cars and modern cars

these days will definitely give

you the apparent fact that the

automotive industry has

indeed progressed a lot. Aside

from being faster and safer,

cars these days also utilize

technology, which is a trend

that humans are getting used

to.

Because everything can now

be accessed using the

internet and technology, many

are expecting that vehicles

can also be advanced. One

example of that is the used of

dashcams, in-vehicle

infotainment system, and

others. But most these can be

used with the help of another

device like a smartphone for

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music and navigation.

But it doesn’t end here.

As a matter of fact, there are

many innovations and new

technologies that can create

a high impact on the

automotive industry. Nope,

we are not talking about

flying cars yet. Let us look into

these advancements that can

definitely up the game in the

automotive industry.

Mobility Experience

Users are happy with their

smooth experience in using

smartphones like the iPhone,

which make them think that

they can also get this

experience while in cars.

With this, Tesla aims to create

dashboards that could

integrate smartphones and

connected functionality.

Google is now gearing up to

offer a seamless in-car

infotainment system with its

Android Auto. This helps users

to focus on driving while

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L E A D E R S

utilizing the infotainment

system. Meanwhile, Google

Maps and Google Play Music

has been used by drivers

depending on their needs.

However, car companies

should not only think of the

in-car experience. It also

needs to consider how to

simplify the experience, so the

users do not need to spend

much time learning the

system.

In the future, there will be a

significant increase in

mobility and data-driven

services. More cars will use

connectivity and even

autonomous technology, which

allows drivers to use different

forms of media and services

while in transit. Vehicles that

utilize a software-based

system would also be

upgradable. Since people

are aware of the advances in

technology, the increase in

demand for upgradability is

inevitable.

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Marketing

Experience

Majority of the population

are more drawn to marketing

materials online since most

consumers research through

the internet. Because of this,

it is essential to give them a

refined online experience. To

achieve this, some automotive

brands are already using

augmented reality so

consumers can have a life-like

experience online.

For example, Accenture

created BMW i Visualizer helps

bring a showroom to life,

giving users a vivid experience

on how it is like to drive their

car. Since more people spend

time researching and

shopping online, Peugeot

allows customers to order

online in less than 30-minutes

through its website.

Although the virtual world

experience is compelling,

buyers can still see the huge

gap between online

marketing and the actual

dealership. Both online and

offline marketing experience

are poorly integrated, which

may be improved in the next

years to come. Also, this

poses a more significant

pressure on the company’s

side since consumers are

expecting a satisfying physical

experience after their virtual

encounter.

Autonomous Vehicles

By the year 2030, fully

autonomous cars will be likely

available in the market. The

advanced driver-assistance

systems (ADAS) will play an

essential role in preparing

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With the

technological

innovations that

are recently

being prepared,

it is apparent

that future cars

will not just be

more advanced,

but it will offer

tremendous

advantages to

the consumers.

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companies, regulators, and

consumers for driverless

vehicles of the future.

Technological players and

start-ups will also have an

important part in the

development of autonomous

vehicles.

The primary challenges of

ADAS when introduced to

the market are safety/security

issues, pricing, and

consumer understanding.

Aside from that, regulation

and consumer acceptance

may also pose carriers in the

release of driverless cars.

But once all these challenges

are addressed, autonomous

vehicles will no doubt offer

enormous value for consumers

allowing them to work while

commuting and doing other

things while traveling.

The future of the automotive

industry still has a long way to

go. But with the technological

innovations that are recently

being prepared, it is apparent

that future cars will not just be

more advanced, but it will offer

tremendous advantages to the

consumers. Well, with all these

possibilities, it appears that

flying cars that we have been

dreaming of may eventually

come into reality in the next

years.

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While many people still think

of industries as factories of

smokestacks and big, old

machinery, the actual scenario

inside the manufacturing line

is more high-end. For

manufacturers to stay in their

field and be more relevant to

the market, they must

incorporate the growing

digital technology into their

operations. This meant

following the trend and

embracing the changes.

As reported by recent

research, 86% of 2,000

manufacturers expect a

great deal of changes,

specifically in their cost and

revenue, from adopting the

digitization era. Factories are

utilizing the Internet of Things

(IoT), along with machine

learning, cloud computing,

and advanced analytics.

Most of these technologies

are already implemented

throughout different sectors of

the industry, and now they are

proving to be of greater use

in the manufacturing industry.

These technologies are more

reliable and cost lesser

compared to traditional

methods.

With the use of new world

technologies in the

manufacturing line, better and

more improved products are

conquering the market. This

all lead to creating a more

competitive marketplace and a

better, smarter workplace.

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Customized Products for Consumers

Now more than ever, the

manufacturing industry is

forced to change their

strategies to fit the

customers’ changing demand.

This includes more

personalization and

customization on the manufacturer

part.

Gone are the days when

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The customers can now have

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empowered and informed

about the know-how of the

business.

Take the auto manufacturers,

for example. They have been

able to fulfill the customers’

demand for more

customizable options. This

not only includes a wide array

of color options but also the

incorporation of new

technologies in cars such as

Wi-Fi and wireless charging.

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Empowered Employees

While consumers are happy

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empowered as the customers

now. This is mainly because

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relevant information that they

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efficient in their fields.

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decisions since they are now

able to see the entire supply

chain. They can tell whether

something needs improvement

and can make more accurate

deductions of the happenings

in the business.

Employers are also giving the

option for some employees to

work remotely. With the

technology we have today, this

is not quite impossible at all.

Employees can get to work

freely from the comforts of their

home, all while being more

productive in their duties. Soon

enough, the manufacturing

industry would make use of

talents from across the globe

since communication is easier

now.

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With the rise of advanced

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manufacturing industry comes

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expensive products. The

new technology has changed

manufacturers in a way we

never expected.

While customers regularly

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and expectations, the

manufacturing line can

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is happening in the factory

and where they can improve

their services. As machine

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incorporated into the equation,

the factory becomes smarter

and more efficient.

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L E A D E R S

High-end Products

Smart manufacturing has led

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and obstacles at all. They can

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These revolutionary products

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the coming years.

Augmented and virtual realities

also play a crucial role in

creating a high-end way of designing

products. Live demos

and simulations can be tested

on a product, even before they

are assembled, saving the

manufacturer time and money.

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Some years ago, controlling your

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Modern homes are now

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Smart Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is

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in the home. While it is yet to

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The Arlo Q security camera

tops the list of the best smart

cameras in the market. With its

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Another top placer in the

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Lock Pro that should go

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Google Assistant, and Nest, to

T E C H N O L O G Y

L E A D E R S

name a few. It will let you know

whether your door is ajar,

although it lacks alarm

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While security cameras are on

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with a video doorbell camera.

Its face recognition feature

proves to be of significant use,

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can easily be integrated with

Google Assistant.

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The market today is focusing

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than what is expected of the

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interoperable.

Among the best appliances in

the market today includes the

Ecobee, a smart thermostat

aimed at keeping your home’s

temperature as comfortable as

possible. Ecobee can be fully

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has built-in speakers for your

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in the home is the Philips Hue

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The smart

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