Author: OurCrowd

[Consumer Physics in VentureBeat] Changhong’s H2 smartphone lets you scan objects for molecular authenticity

Jan 4, 2017 | ,

Chinese tech company Changhong is unveiling a new smartphone, the H2, that can scan objects for molecular authenticity using a technology developed by Consumer Physics and Analog Devices (ADI). The H2 is the first smartphone to use the Scio molecular identification technology developed by Consumer Physics, which uses spectroscopy sensing techniques as well as cloud computing to identify objects. Changhong (known formally as Sichuan Changhong Electric Co.) unveiled the H2 at CES 2017, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. Read more on VentureBeat...

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[Argus in PR Newswire] Elektrobit and Argus Cyber Security collaborate to advance the adoption of cyber security in autonomous cars

Jan 4, 2017 |

Elektrobit (EB) — the pioneering provider of cutting-edge, embedded and connected technology solutions for the automotive industry — and Argus Cyber Security — the world’s largest independent automotive cyber security company — today announced a collaboration to advance the adoption of cyber security in highly connected, autonomous cars. Together, the companies will be offering a solution to make it easier for automakers to enhance the safety and cyber security of automotive electronic control units (ECUs), which are the embedded systems that control a vehicle’s core functions. Read more on PR Newswire...

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[Stringify in Globe Newswire] IoT automation service Stringify is now on Android, adds numerous new services and smart devices, including IFTTT

Jan 3, 2017 |

Stringify, a thoughtful automation service for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced support for Android devices, with the app now available in beta on the Google Play store. The company has also announced several new partner integrations with key players in the consumer IOT space, including IFTTT, Steam, Twitch, Foobot, Smappee and Sengled. A 2017 CES Innovations Honoree, Stringify has developed patent-pending, innovative solutions that address the challenges consumers face with IoT. The Stringify app connects smart home “things,” wearable devices, and other associated services to create powerful automated experiences that allow users to get more from each device or service, as well as any combination that suits the consumer. Read more on Globe Newswire...

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[Argus in PR Newswire] Argus announces automotive cyber security solution powered by Qualcomm technologies

Jan 3, 2017 |

Argus Cyber Security, the world’s largest independent automotive cyber security company, announced today a new integrated solution to enhance security capabilities of connected vehicles. The solution features Argus Connectivity Protection suite and the highly-integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820A processor, a product of Qualcomm Technologies. The Argus Connectivity Protection suite is designed to help detect and prevent advanced cyber-attacks from penetrating and compromising vehicular infotainment and telematics units. Together, Argus and Qualcomm Technologies will provide a critical layer of defense designed to guard against code execution vulnerabilities and other exploits, while helping to support the secure and private use of connected automotive technologies. The solution and its cross-platform operating system capabilities (compatible with Linux, QNX, Android and more), will be on display at the Qualcomm Technologies Automotive booth, located in the North Hall, #5609,  during CES® 2017. Read more on PR Newswire...

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[OurCrowd in Benzinga] Equity crowdfunding platform to host third Global Summit

Jan 3, 2017 |

Last year was a good year for global equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd. They had two IPOs, seven acquisitions and closed a $72 million Series C funding round (which Benzinga wrote about in September). The Israel-based startup is now gearing up to host the third annual OurCrowd Global Investor Summit, where venture capitalists from around the world will gather to discuss the changing industries of business and finance. Read more on Benzinga...

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