Belkin reveals 2018 lineup of smart charging solutions

Belkin, a leading mobile accessory manufacturer announced its 2018 portfolio of mobile power products including wireless charging solutions for various use case scenarios, USB-C power banks, and fast-charging power delivery wall chargers. 

 “This year we are taking our extensive knowledge of consumer trends, expected changes in charging behavior, and experience building the best wireless charging and mobile power products to the next level,” said Steve Malony, GM & VP, Belkin. “From our vantage point of being first and best to market, we expect to see a race to deliver wireless charging products given the spike in adoption in 2017.” 

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Google to rely on AI and human oversight to help stop terrorists

Google, like all the other giant tech companies, are under pressure to help get rid of extremists’ online presence. And the tech giant’s response to this includes four steps to help flag and remove pro-terrorism content on its pages, especially on YouTube. One way is to rely on its machine learning tech that can automatically flag and take out terrorist videos. At the same time, it’ll keep up “innocently-posted” clips like news reports. Another way is to build on its counter-radicalization system, which will show anti-extremist ads to would-be terrorist recruits and pull ads from extremist videos.

But artificial intelligence won’t be enough, as Google acknowledges. The company intends to “greatly increase” the number of people who are part of its YouTube Trusted Flagger program to help find these terrorist material faster. The company is also working with anti-extremism groups to help get rid of recruiting-oriented content. Google even wants to take on videos on YouTube it sees as containing “inflammatory” religious or supremacist material. These will come with warnings and Google will stop them from getting ad revenue, viewing recommendations, and comments. Whether these measures will work is an entirely different story, but we appreciate the effort.

CES 2016: Belkin unveils first line of USB Type-C solutions

Belkin is getting ready for the adoption of USB Type-C as a standard for powe and connectivity for next-generation smartphones, tablets and PCs. The company was the first to announce new USB-C solutions allows users to charge, transfer and sync at the fastest speed possible. Available in the spring, the new USB-C solutions include a 4 Port Mini Hub, USB-C to HDMI Adapter, USB-C to USB-A Home Charger, USB-C to USB-A Car Charger, and MIXIT USB-C Cables. 

“Belkin is dedicated to creating quality products that support the current standard and make the transition to USB-C a flawless one,” Melody Tecson, director of product management at Belkin. “As industry leaders, we understand the importance of providing products that integrate flawlessly into people’s lives while also educating consumers about what this new standard means. We have a devoted USB-C resource center where users can learn more about the benefits of USB-C and find the right cable for their devices.”

First Microsoft Technology Centre unveiled in Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Microsoft Canada today unveiled its Microsoft Technology Centre in its Mississauga offices.  A Canadian first, the MTC is a collaborative environment providing technology solutions and the expertise of Microsoft and its partners. The centre is made up of various rooms for meetings and demos including a Microsoft Lync-connected conference room, a server room and various 'Device Bars' featuring the latest phones and tablets as well as other Microsoft solutions like Xbox and Kinect. Hit jump for the full press release plus some photos of the centre.

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