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March 2016

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Devolo dLAN 550 Doubles WiFi

Powerline specialists Devolo have given their mid-range adaptors a makeover, boosting speeds and updating the styling in line with the top-end models. The new dLAN 550 series takes over from the 500s, offering greater in-house range and faster WiFi transmission rates. There are two powerline adaptors in the 550 series, the Duo+ and the WiFi. As might be guessed, the

GoDaddy Supports me So I can Support You!

GoDaddy has been keeping the lights on here at Geek News Central since July of 2005. We want them to keep them to continue to keeping the lights on. So I am asking your support! If your thinking about a Blog, Podcast, or any type of business site to and including needing tools to expand your current digital business GoDaddy

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Wayward Amazon Echo Commands Episode

Seems I have been issuing wayward Amazon Echo commands, apparently commanding your Amazon Echo by telling Alexa to play the latest edition of the Geek News Central Podcast. My Sincere apologies all that plus a pile of tech news and information you are going to want to check out. I am also introducing something new called offers.. I explain in

Milo and Lego Education Brings STEM to School

Lego have a history stretching back to the 1930s and for the last few decades, Lego has run an education program to bring Lego to the classroom in relevant way for all levels of schooling. Nick learns from Leisha Hoot about Lego Education and how it gets students interested in science. At CES, Lego announced Lego Education WeDo 2.0, an elementary

Vert Brings Athletic Tracking to a New Level

In the world of professional athletics, stats are everything. Not just the typical stats that fans might see like hits or points scored. But in-depth numbers about things like pitch counts and jump heights. Traditionally, this kind of information was difficult to obtain. But technology company Vert is working to change that. Nick met with Martin Matak, the founder and

NexPaq Modules Bring Versatility to IoT

The recent boom in smart, connected technology has given consumers more opportunities than ever before to command and control different devices. But if you want to bring the so-called "Internet of Things" into your home, you're faced with potentially having to buy a small army's worth of new devices to replace your old ones. What if there was a platform

Intel Brought a Segway Robot to CES 2016

Those of us who have dreamed about having our very own robot probably didn't imagine that it would roll along like a Segway. Intel has teamed up with Segway to reimagine the Segway in the robotic world. Nakia spoke with Platform Architect for Intel, Han Heng Jeun, at the Intel Real Sense Technology Section at CES 2016. They talked about

QNX Provides the Platform for ADAS

QNX might be a name that is unfamiliar to you, but their technology could be inside your vehicle. QNX has worked with more than 40 different automakers across the world, and has an over 50% market share in infotainment dashboards. Nick spoke with Global Director of Business Development at QNX, Andrew Poliak, at CES 2016. They discussed the many ways

Panasonic’s Rugged Tough Tablets go Everywhere

Tablet computers have become mainstays in our lives in recent years. The compact, yet powerful, nature of these devices makes it easier than ever to perform computing tasks in almost any environment. But most consumer-grade tablets aren't designed for things like labs, construction sites, or other specialized areas. That's where Panasonic's line of Tough Tablets come in. Aylee stopped by

NVIDIA is Accelerating the Race to Driverless Cars

For more than two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. Their work is at the center of the most consequential mega-trends in technology – virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and self-driving cars. Aylee spoke with Senior Manager of Automotive Integration at NVIDIA, Dave Anderson, at CES 2016. They talked about the brand new NVIDIA

Denso Explores “Smarter Mobility, Smarter Living”

Denso is a global automotive supplier. They supply to all automakers in the world. Denso thinks that everything is going to be connected in the future. Aylee spoke with Manager of Corporate Communications at Denso International America, Bridgette LaRose, at CES 2016. Denso's concept at CES 2016 was “Smarter Mobility, Smarter Living”. Their booth showed what a more connected world

Toyota’s FCV Plus Will Use Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Toyota believes that hydrogen is the future of the automotive industry. They have created a concept vehicle called the FCV Plus, which demonstrates Toyota's vision of a connected, sustainable hydrogen society. Nakia spoke with Product Specialist for Toyota, Maggie Clark, at CES 2016. They talked about Toyota's FCV Plus. It is a concept vehicle that uses hydrogen fuel cell technology

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