Dave Berkus on: Negotiating & Non-Competes |
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Electrosonic on: Trends Driving AV in 2019
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In Top 5 Trends Driving AV in 2019, Electrosonic, Inc. shares the five most noticeable trends that it sees impacting AV throughout 2019: The Rise of On-Demand and Self-Service; Constant Convergence; Platform Evolutions; Smart Environment Providing Smart Experiences; and Focus on Security. The article provides links to additional blogs which delve deeper into each trend. (Bryan Hinckley, Monrovia)
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PeopleG2 on: Compliance in Disclosure Forms
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In The Ninth Circuit Wants You to Keep It Simple, PeopleG2 reports that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that disclosure forms utilized by employers may violate the FCRA and ICRAA by including extraneous state law notices and potentially confusing language in their background disclosure forms. Both the FCRA and ICRAA regulate background screening and the process that employers must follow when procuring background reports on applicants. Under both of these statutes, before obtaining a consumer report, the employer or other users of consumer reports must provide the applicant with a document that clearly states that a consumer report will be obtained (clear and conspicuous disclosure) and also require that this disclosure must be in a document that consists solely of the disclosure. (Chris Dyer, Monrovia)
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Executive Order Makes AI Investment a Federal Focus |
President Trump recently signed an executive order asking federal government agencies to dedicate more resources and investment into research, promotion, and training on artificial intelligence. Under the American AI Initiative, the administration is directing agencies to prioritize AI investments in R&D, increase access to federal data and models for that research, and prepare workers to adapt to the AI era. The White House said investment in AI is "critical to creating the industries of the future, like autonomous cars, industrial robots, algorithms for disease diagnosis, and more." The initiative aims to make sure the U.S. maintains its advantage in AI development and related areas, such as advanced manufacturing and quantum computing. (Read Article: Reuters, 2/10/19)
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California Governor Proposes Digital Dividend Aimed at Big Tech |
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a "digital dividend" that would let consumers share in the billions of dollars made by technology companies in the most populous U.S. state. In his "State of the State" speech on Tuesday, Newsom said California is proud to be home to tech firms. But he said companies that make billions of dollars "collecting, curating and monetizing our personal data have a duty to protect it. Consumers have a right to know and control how their data is being used." He went further by suggesting the companies share some of those profits, joining other politicians calling for higher levies on the wealthy in U.S. society. "California's consumers should also be able to share in the wealth that is created from their data," Newsom said. "And so I've asked my team to develop a proposal for a new data dividend for Californians, because we recognize that data has value and it belongs to you." Newsom didn't describe what form the dividend might take, although he said "we can do something bold in this space." (Read Article: Bloomberg, 2/12/19)
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Amazon Nixes New York City Headquarters |
Amazon last week canceled its plans to build an expansive corporate campus in New York City after facing an unexpectedly fierce backlash from lawmakers, progressive activists and union leaders, who contended that a tech giant did not deserve nearly $3 billion in government incentives. The decision was an abrupt turnabout by Amazon after a much-publicized search for a second headquarters, which had ended with its announcement in November that it would open two new sites - one in Queens, with 25,000+ jobs, and another in Virginia. (Read Article: New York Times, 2/14/19)
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Industry Leaders Plan Foldable Phone-Tablet Combo |
Many technology companies are working on the next trend in smartphones: foldable handsets that can convert to tablets. So far, Samsung, Huawei, LG, Oppo, and more are reportedly working on handsets that use flexible screens and batteries to offer foldable tablet/smartphone hybrids. (Read Article: Digital Trends, 2/7/19)
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SF-to-LA High-Speed Rail Unrealistic: Governor Newsom |
During Gov. Gavin Newsom's first State of the State speech recently, he announced he would put the quest for high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles far on the back burner. Instead, Newsom offered a consolation prize: high-speed rail between Bakersfield and Merced. "Let's level about the high-speed rail," Newsom said, "the current project as planned would cost too much and, respectfully, take too long. Right now, there simply isn't a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco to L.A. (Read Article: SFGate, 2/12/19) The estimated cost to construct the main line between San Francisco and Los Angeles, pegged at $35 billion in 2009, has ballooned to $77.3 billion, according to the latest business plan by the High-Speed Rail Authority. The figure includes the initial segment through the [Central] Valley, which is estimated at $10.6 billion. (Read Article: Sacramento Bee 12/23/18)
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Meanwhile, Hyperloop is Testing 600 MPH Transit System |
Outside of Las Vegas, Virgin Hyperloop One engineers are testing a radically different type of mass transit: one that aims to move people and cargo in small wheel-less pods in a vacuum tube at speeds that could exceed 600 miles per hour. The company is one of several in the U.S., Canada, and other countries developing hyperloop technology, which works by propelling pods using magnetic levitation through a low-pressure, near-vacuum tube. (Read Article: New York Times, 2/18/19)
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Apple Begins Modem Development for 5G |
Apple Inc has moved its modem chip engineering effort into its in-house hardware technology group from its supply chain unit, two people familiar with the move told Reuters, a sign the tech company is looking to develop a key component of its iPhones after years of buying it from outside suppliers. (Read Article: Reuters, 2/7/19)
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Smartwatch Wearables Gaining Mainstream Acceptance |
Today, 16% of adults own a smartwatch, 4% more than did in December 2017, according to analyst firm NPD, and for 18- to 34-year-olds, 23% own one. Meanwhile, NPD expects adoption among older people to expand this year, due to the Apple Watch Series 4's health-focused features. NPD attributes the uptick in smartwatch sales to more devices now coming with built-in LTE, allowing users to leave their phone behind and still be connected. At the end of November 2018, smartwatch sales in the US were up 51% year over year, bringing in $5 billion in revenues largely for Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit. (Read Article: ZDNet, 2/13/19)
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Connected Cars Integrating with Smart Homes |
For many people, their two most expensive possessions are a home and a car. Now technology is bringing both together, one as an extension of the other. In an accelerating trend, smart homes and connected cars are converging - and the pairing promises new lifestyle benefits. It Is Innovation (i3) magazine explores the intersection of these two technologies. (Read: CTA's It Is Innovation Magazine, 1/9/19)
Meanwhile, the U.S. installed base for smart speakers grew to 66 million units in December 2018, up from 53 million in the September 2018 quarter and just 37 million in December 2017, reports research firm CIRP. Also, 35% of smart speaker owners now have multiple devices, as of December 2018, up from 18% a year earlier. (Read Article: TechCrunch, 2/5/19)
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Samsung Opening First U.S. Retail Stores, Including in L.A. |
Smartphone maker Samsung is opening up three new retail stores, including at The Americana at Brand in Los Angeles, marking its first foray into the retail environment. The Samsung Experience Stores opened on February 20, in L.A., Garden City, New York, and Houston, Texas. (Read Article: socaltech, 2/15/19)
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VR, AR, and MR: How Far They’ve Come
