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Cadillac’s Robocar is Coming Soon and It’s Watching You

ByJim Ogden

Cadillac just announced they will be introducing new technology in the pursuit of practical autonomous driving. Robocars are well on their way to ubiquity but they are coming to us in bits and pieces. Car makers have already introduced a number of these components such as automatic stopping, lane swerving warnings, and systems to maintain a safe…

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Smart Cruising with Ocean Medallion – Sweepstakes to Win Free Cruise

ByJennifer Moody

Princess will usher in a new generation of sailing when they introduce Ocean Medallion this fall.  The so-called “smart cruising” experience will debut on Regal Princess in November.  It will allow passengers to ditch the traditional key card and accompanying tacky lanyard for a personalized high-tech vacation. Ocean (or O-C-E-A-N) stands for “One Cruise Experience Access Network“.  Princess…

A person is holding a white smartphone in their hand. The phone's screen displays the lock screen with the time "12:23" and the date "Monday, July 29." The background image on the screen appears to be a starry sky. The phone shows a battery level of 75% and a signal strength indicator. The text "slide to unlock" is visible at the bottom of the screen.
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Onboard Calls Won’t Fly

ByJim Ogden

In 2013, the FCC announced it was considering a proposal to allow fliers to make onboard calls while airborne on domestic flights. They requested input from airline pilots, flight attendants, carriers, and passengers. Not surprisingly, the opinions were overwhelmingly against the measure. Yesterday, the FCC chairman announced a halt to the proposal which would have allowed cell…

The image shows several Emirates airplanes parked at an airport. The planes are lined up in a row, with their tails prominently displaying the Emirates logo and colors. The sky is clear and blue, and an airport control tower is visible in the background.
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What Electronics Ban?

ByJim Ogden

Emirates is well known for providing outstanding customer service. Now they are showing the lengths they are willing to go to mitigate the negative effects of the TSA’s electronics ban. Starting today, travelers in First and Business class can utilize a carrier-provided tablet during their flight. Passengers can download documents onto a memory stick to work on…

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Artificial Intelligence Could Speed Airport Security

ByJim Ogden

The TSA started testing a new system recently which may make security screenings a little easier. The goal is to greatly increase the speed and accuracy of passing travelers through the airport security screening process. The system uses improved body scanners and artificial intelligence techniques. This isn’t exactly like Total Recall, but it’s not too far off either….

The image shows three people on a city sidewalk, all engaged with their mobile phones. A woman on the left, dressed in black and carrying a green bag, is looking down at her phone. In the middle, a woman wearing a white tank top, denim shorts, and sunglasses is talking on her phone while holding a white handbag. On the right, a man in a pink shirt and jeans is also talking on his phone, holding a wallet in his other hand. The background includes other pedestrians and urban elements like scaffolding and buildings.
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Running a Household Remotely with the Hub App

ByJim Ogden

Our daily schedule is completely unpredictable. We’re both consultants and our lives are crazy because of our jobs, business and personal travel, and other time commitments. Sometimes communication is a challenge when juggling flights, multiple time zones, and never-ending conference calls. Attending to our household business is a challenge. The Cloud to the Rescue I use collaboration software…