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If you are looking for special events coverage of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) or any other major convention around the country, look no further. The staff of PLuGHiTz Live travel all over the country to bring you news, reviews and previews. Special shows air throughout the week of the events and can be found in this feed as well as exclusive interviews and sneak peeks right from the show floors. PLuGHiTz Live is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and is part of the PLuGHiTz Live! Family of content. For more information, inquiries or if you'd like to have PLuGHiTz Live appear, cover or produce content at your event, please visit http://www.plughitzlive.com or reach out to contact@plughitz.com.

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  • Delvitech: AI-driven inspection for quality assurance @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 12min

    AI-based optical inspection for manufacturing from Delvitech is an emerging technology that aims to revolutionize the quality assurance process in various industries, particularly in electronic manufacturing. This technology utilizes artificial intelligence to inspect and identify errors or defects in the production process, ensuring that the final product meets the required standards.AI-based optical inspection for manufacturingTraditionally, optical inspection in manufacturing involves multiple machines and processes, each specializing in a specific step of the production line. However, with AI-based optical inspection, a single machine can be adapted to inspect various parts of the manufacturing process. This scalability offers numerous benefits to companies, including easier training for engineers, reduced spare parts and maintenance costs, and improved overall efficiency.The Swiss-based company, Delvitech, is at the forefront of this technology. Their product utilizes AI to analyze and learn from every b

  • Nanshee: A proactive app for harassment prevention at work @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    Yoline Eckly, the executive director at Nanshee, has introduced an application designed to tackle and prevent workplace harassment. Nanshee is a proactive solution that addresses the prevalent issue of workplace harassment, with statistics showing that one in five individuals experiences harassment.Helping mitigate harassment in the workplaceEckly and the company's founder have faced challenges in proving harassment incidents. Even when individuals capture evidence through photos or recordings, these forms of proof often face obstacles in court. Nanshee's application addresses this problem by providing a solution for both employers and employees. The application is designed to cater to all companies, regardless of their size. This inclusivity underscores the application's versatility and its potential to benefit organizations of various scales.Nanshee's application is a comprehensive solution available to all companies aiming to address workplace harassment. The application provides a secure and reliable plat

  • Sparklin: Simplifying electric car charging in common areas @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 09min

    Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more common on our roads and in our garages. Even those who once stated that they would never own an EV are now taking the leap and investing in one due to rising gas prices and various rebates and tax incentives that help to reduce the overall price of the vehicles. For some, however, a definite barrier to purchase involves living and working in large buildings where it is not easy or convenient to charge. That's the problem that Sparklin is looking to solve.Sparklin simplifies the EV charging processThe e-mobility platform offered by Sparklin is an end-to-end solution that consists of a circuit connected to a management platform for owners and an application for users. The platform is designed to make charging electric vehicles easier and smarter, particularly in scenarios where individuals live in condominiums or work for companies in large office buildings.As electric vehicles become more and more mainstream, the need for such a platform becomes increasingly a

  • AI Robotics' vision to assist the elderly with technology @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 07min

    AI Robotics is a startup based in Marseille, France that is focused on developing versatile robots using artificial intelligence (AI). The company aims to change the future of work and living by creating robots that can adapt to various use cases and assist people in their daily lives.AI Robotics develops versatile robotsThe company has developed two types of AI: generative and predictive. The predictive AI allows the robot to recognize and adapt its speech to different individuals, such as women, children, or teenagers. The algorithm used in the robot's AI learns and becomes smarter over time. This technology has been applied to different industries, including hospitality, restaurants, logistics, and more.One of the key features of AI Robotics' robots is their universal base, which allows for snap-on options on top. The robots can be customized and adapted to different environments and tasks. For example, in a supermarket or shopping center, the robot can be equipped with specific tools or features to meet t

  • BULMA Solution: Improving employee management and hiring @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 09min

    BULMA Solution, a new take on HR software, is set to transform the HR department with its innovative features. The software, which includes five different applications and a robot, is designed to assist in the hiring process, coaching, and employee management.Software and a robot for HRThe software targets enterprises with 500 or more employees, aiming to provide a management solution that recognizes each employee, ensuring everyone feels valued. It includes a quotation system that allows HR departments to assess the social values, mission, and objectives of potential candidates and enterprises, helping candidates identify companies that align with their personal goals and values.The software's revolutionary aspect lies in its use of technology, including the robot and various applications, to streamline and enhance HR processes. Its ability to assess social values, mission, and reputation, along with psychometric tests, provides a comprehensive evaluation of both enterprises and employees. This holistic appr

  • Stacksync: Simplifying enterprise system synchronization @ CES 2024

    23/02/2024 Duración: 11min

    In today's fast-paced business world, effective customer relationship management (CRM) is crucial for companies to thrive. However, integrating CRM systems with databases and other enterprise systems has always been a complex and time-consuming process. Engineers and CRM consultants often have to rely on APIs and various tools, which not only cost a significant amount of money but also take months to integrate. This is where Stacksync comes in, offering a solution that simplifies and accelerates the CRM integration process.Real-time CRM integration made easyStacksync, founded by Ruben Burdin, provides real-time and two-way sync between enterprise systems and databases, specifically CRMs and databases. The main goal is to connect CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot to databases, enabling engineers to manipulate and update data within the CRM without the need for API calls. This approach makes the integration process 90% faster and significantly more efficient.One of the most interesting use cases for Stacksync is

  • Peel & Play: A new sensory toy for kids with special needs @ CES 2024

    21/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    The Peel & Play interactive toy, designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities, aims to provide a fun and creative way for these children to relieve stress and engage in interactive activities. This innovative toy is designed to address the stimming behaviors commonly seen in children with ASD. Stimming, which refers to repetitive behaviors such as hand flapping or repeating words, is a way for individuals with ASD to regulate their emotions and stress levels.Interactive toy for children with special needsWhile stimming behaviors provide comfort and joy for these children, they can also prevent them from attending to daily activities. The goal of the Peel & Play toy is to provide a replacement behavior that is both enjoyable and engaging. Developed by a team called Solive Ventures, the toy incorporates puzzles and interactive features.Resembling an orange that can be peeled off, the toy provides tactile feedback and vibrations for sensory stimulation. It also

  • Neakasa S1 Pro: Improving home pet grooming and cleaning @ CES 2024

    21/02/2024 Duración: 07min

    The Neakasa S1 Pro grooming system, a popular product in the pet care industry, offers pet owners the ability to achieve professional-level grooming results at home. This premium home grooming system was developed by Minming Gu, co-founder of Neakasa.Premium home grooming systemNeakasa, a name derived from the words "neat" and "casa" (home in Spanish), is designed to make home cleaning more efficient, particularly in dealing with pet hair. The system aims to help families maintain clean and tidy homes, a common challenge for many pet owners.The Neakasa grooming system represents the fourth generation of pet grooming systems from the company. The first version launched approximately two and a half years ago, quickly gained popularity. It introduced a new category in the pet grooming industry and became a top seller on Amazon within six months.The latest iteration, known as the Nikasa S1 Pro or "Donut," is the most premium and professional home grooming system currently available. It includes eight different ac

  • CarePredict: Empowering families with elder care solutions @ CES 2024

    21/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    CarePredict, an eldercare device designed to detect health issues in seniors, is making waves in the healthcare industry. The device was created to meet the needs of families living away from their elderly loved ones. The founder, inspired by personal experiences with elderly parents and frequent emergency room visits, envisioned a device that could help detect health problems before they become severe.Eldercare device detects health issuesCarePredict is a wrist-worn wearable device that captures motion data. It can track various patterns such as bathroom usage, sleep patterns, eating patterns, overall activity levels, and walking patterns. The device establishes an individual's normal patterns and uses artificial intelligence to detect significant deviations. For example, if a senior typically goes to the bathroom five times a day but suddenly starts going ten times a day, it could be an indicator of a urinary tract infection.The device's ability to predict health issues is particularly important, especially

  • AGIGA is tackling electronic component shortages and excess @ CES 2024

    12/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    AGIGA is a unique marketplace designed to address the issue of excess electronic inventories. The platform serves as a conduit between industrial electronic companies, enabling them to sell their surplus inventories and purchase necessary electronic components.AGIGA is a marketplace for excess electronic inventoriesThe concept of AGIGA was conceived from the founder's extensive experience of 25 to 30 years in the electronic industry. He identified the significant challenges faced by electronic companies, particularly the substantial size of their excess inventories. These surplus inventories often lead to a revenue loss of 1%, which directly translates to a 1% decrease in profit.The operation of the AGIGA platform is straightforward. Companies with surplus electronic components send their inventory files to the marketplace. The platform then handles the pricing, considering the fluctuating value of electronic components. The proposed pricing is shared with the companies, and upon agreement, the inventory is l

  • Blacklyte: From home decor to smart gaming accessories @ CES 2024

    12/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    Blacklyte, a brand that initially started as a home decor company, has broadened its product line to include gaming peripherals such as gaming desks, gaming chairs, and lighting. The company stands out from traditional furniture companies by developing its own software and algorithms to interpret in-game data, synchronize it, and convert it into light signals displayed on the desk.Smart gaming desk with customizable lightingThe Blacklyte Atlas Desk is versatile, catering to various uses including gaming competitions, education, streaming, music, and other forms of entertainment. The company's experience in the home decor industry inspired the creation of this product. To cater to their specific needs, Blacklyte designed their table from scratch. After a year and a half of testing, they developed a patented layered sandwich design that maximizes strength, lightweight, and magnetic capabilities. The table is magnetizable, allowing for easy attachment of accessories, extendables, cable management, and corner lig

  • Budizzz: A new approach to children's bedtime routines @ CES 2024

    12/02/2024 Duración: 07min

    Budizzz, a company specializing in sleep technology, has developed a distraction-free device designed to improve sleep quality and promote mental wellness. The device provides a routine free from distractions and harmful blue lights, offering a healthier alternative to using tablets or smartphones before bed.Distraction-free device for better sleepThe Budizzz device works by synchronizing with a crowdsourced library of content. Users can customize their preferred content, such as breathing techniques, bedtime stories, and calming sounds, to create a routine that promotes relaxation and better sleep. The device is designed for both adults and children.The device emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need for mindfulness practices, such as breathing techniques, to improve focus and reduce distractions. It also highlights the importance of quality sleep for both children and adults.The technology behind the device is app-driven, but the creators wanted to disconnect the device from the app. Users ca

  • Snyper: Empowering communities through social shopping @ CES 2024

    11/02/2024 Duración: 09min

    A groundbreaking social shopping application is transforming the landscape of affiliate marketing by establishing an equitable and inclusive platform for individuals to monetize product endorsements. The creators of this application, known as Snyper, identified the prevailing influence of major influencers in the existing market and sought to extend opportunities to all, encompassing friends, family, and community members, to engage in affiliate marketing.Social shopping app revolutionizes affiliate marketingThe application showcases a feed where users can peruse and observe products that their connections have purchased. This engenders a sense of trust and familiarity, as users can depend on the endorsements of individuals they know and trust. For instance, a user is more likely to trust a five-star review from a well-known acquaintance who frequently travels and stays at resorts, and consider booking the same resort.In addition to this, the application furnishes supplementary information about the product,

  • How Zoog brings families together through storytelling @ CES 2024

    11/02/2024 Duración: 07min

    Zoog is a platform that aims to connect generations through technology. The idea for Zoog was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when the founders realized the difficulty grandparents and parents faced in communicating with their children and grandchildren over video. They wanted to create a way for them to engage with kids in a similar way to offline activities such as reading books, singing songs, and making them laugh, but in an immersive and fun way that could be done remotely.Zoog is an innovative platform that leverages technology to bridge the gap between generations. By providing a simple and immersive way for grandparents to connect with their grandchildren through storytelling and interactive videos, Zoog enhances the bond between generations and creates lasting memories. It is a testament to the power of technology in bringing people together, even when physical distance separates them.Zoog - Connecting generations through technologyThe concept behind Zoog is simple. Users can choose children's cont

  • Jedsy's medical delivery solution: Saving lives with drones @ CES 2024

    11/02/2024 Duración: 10min

    In recent years, drone technology has emerged as a game-changer across various industries, and the healthcare sector is no exception. Among the pioneers in this field are Mirko Cesena and his team at Jedsy, who have developed an ingenious drone platform with life-saving capabilities.Jedsy's innovative solutionUnlike traditional drones that touch down on the ground, Jedsy's creation takes a different approach. Their drone is equipped with a remarkable feature known as "Mailbox 2.0." This innovative mailbox can be seamlessly attached to a window or balcony, allowing medical professionals to load essential packages onto the drone without physical contact. Once the package is secured, the window is closed, and the drone initiates its mission.Jedsy's drone boasts impressive capabilities. It can cover distances of up to 100 kilometers (approximately 60 miles), making it ideal for reaching remote locations. With a payload capacity of 2.4 kilograms (5 pounds), it can transport critical supplies such as medicine, bloo

  • Veeo: Bringing back eye-to-eye communication online @ CES 2024

    09/02/2024 Duración: 11min

    Veeo, a display product company, has introduced a transparent OLED display designed to enhance the experience of remote online meetings. The company's primary goal is to enable eye-to-eye contact during these meetings, replicating the trust-building experience of face-to-face interactions.Transparent OLED display for online meetingsThe product utilizes a camera positioned behind the transparent OLED display. This setup creates the effect of a clear glass, aligning all participants along the center axis and allowing them to view each other through the screen. The camera is strategically placed at eye level behind the display, ensuring participants do not have to look down. The height of the display can be adjusted, but the camera is located at the center point of the screen.The camera can achieve 1080p resolution, with 4K also possible but not necessary. Its specialty lies in its ability to see through the transparent display and eliminate distortion, reflection, and interference. The monitor has a pixel densi

  • Perovskia Solar's innovative tech: Harnessing indoor light @ CES 2024

    09/02/2024 Duración: 13min

    Perovskia Solar AG, under the leadership of CEO Anand Verma, has revolutionized the way electronic devices are powered by introducing indoor solar cells. These solar cells can be customized to any shape, size, and design, making them versatile and adaptable to a wide range of electronic devices.Indoor solar cells power devicesWhile solar cells have traditionally been designed to harness the power of sunlight outdoors, the majority of electronic devices are used indoors. This necessitated the development of solar cells capable of generating electricity from indoor light sources, a feat successfully achieved by Perovskia Solar.The company's solar cells can operate with any light source, including natural light, fluorescent light, and LED light. Despite sunlight being more potent than indoor light, these solar cells are designed to be highly sensitive and efficient in capturing and converting indoor light into electricity.One of the remarkable features of these solar cells is their flexibility. They can be integ

  • SECURAM: From laser switches to biometric door locks @ CES 2024

    09/02/2024 Duración: 11min

    SECURAM, a leading company in the security industry, recently announced the launch of its new suite of smart switch products. The Director of Marketing, Steve Davidson, shared insights about the unique features of these products.Smart security switch with beamThe suite includes three types of switches, each designed with a specific focus on security. One of the standout features is a laser sensor located on the front of the switch. This sensor, which is thin and measures no more than three millimeters, can detect motion up to 15 feet away in both dark and bright settings.The laser sensor is designed to trigger alarms or turn on lights when motion is detected. It is positioned at a height that is unlikely to be triggered by pets or children, ensuring that any motion detected is intentional.Added security for emergenciesOne of the key features of the smart security switch is its ability to make phone calls in case of emergencies. This means that users can set it up to automatically call emergency services if th

  • Trilogy Technologies' blood glucose and cholesterol device @ CES 2024

    07/02/2024 Duración: 07min

    Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring is a new technology designed to simplify and enhance the convenience of monitoring blood glucose levels for individuals with diabetes. Trilogy Technologies, a company specializing in non-invasive medical devices, has developed a device that not only detects blood glucose levels but also measures uric acid and total cholesterol levels. This device provides a painless and convenient method for individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels, a significant improvement over traditional methods that require finger pricking.Non-invasive blood glucose monitoringThis device is considered a game changer in the market as it eliminates the need for traditional methods such as drawing blood and testing it in certified labs. Pre-clinical trials have been conducted on the device, and it has demonstrated an accuracy rate of 93.49% compared to the golden standard.The device is compact and user-friendly, requiring no needles or jabs, thus offering a painless experience. To

  • BrainChip's neuromorphic technology: The next wave of AI @ CES 2024

    07/02/2024 Duración: 08min

    A transformative shift in the way devices are perceived and interacted with is being brought about by AI neural network accelerators. BrainChip Inc. is a leading developer of such an accelerator, a technology that enables AI to be embedded into various devices, thereby facilitating intelligent functions.AI neural network accelerators: A technological revolutionBrainChip's neural network accelerator is compared to other AI technologies in the market, such as those developed by NVIDIA. The distinguishing factor for BrainChip is its architecture, which is based on neuromorphic principles, akin to the human brain. This implies that the accelerator is capable of multitasking and processing multiple events simultaneously, much like the human brain. Furthermore, the accelerator is noted for its minimal energy consumption, contributing to its high efficiency.The end product for consumers is a device that requires less frequent charging, thanks to its neuromorphic architecture. This technology enables devices to perfo

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