Preview The State of America’s Broadband Ahead of President Obama’s Visit to Iowa
On Wednesday, President Obama will visit Cedar Falls, Iowa, a small town about two hours north of Des Moines. If reports are correct, he’s going to Iowa to preview a new broadband initiative that he intends to propose in his upcoming State of the Union speech. So it seems like a good opportunity for us to take stock of the current state of broadband and how we might connect more Americans to fast broadband networks. Over the last two decades, America’s cable providers have invested over $230 billion to extend and upgrade fast broadband connections to communities large and small, urban and
The Internet of Things at CES
As predicted, the Internet of Things was a major theme at CES 2015. The sheer number of connected gadgets, objects, applications and unifying platforms was as overwhelming as it was exciting. We were inspired by everything we saw, so here are a few thoughts on the present – and future – of the Internet of Things. Making Everything Smarter With over 3,600 exhibitors covering 2.6 million square feet, standing out at CES is an incredible challenge. But one that really stood out of the crowd was Samsung’s SmartThings. This exhibit was by far one of the coolest, most practical and relatable IoT
My TV is Smart and It's Getting Smarter
For years, the promise of smart TVs has been touted at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. We’ve been promised a future of TVs that can integrate programming across all platforms, and manage linear programming and web streaming services seamlessly. A TV that will both be able to access the Internet with ease and make watching TV better. We don’t have that TV now. But if CES 2015 is any indicator, we’re getting much closer. A few stops on the show floor provide reason for optimism. At Panasonic, their usual collection of physical technology, everything from televisions to airline radars, is
CES 2015: We're Betting on IoT
Every January, the Consumer Electronics Show takes over Las Vegas to reveal the very latest in consumer tech, gadgets, and accessories. As always, we’ll spend the week sharing key show moments and announcements on twitter (@NCTACable) and here on our blog. This year we’re particularly interested in the Internet of things (IoT) and what it means for the future of broadband and technology. There are thousands of exhibitors, talks and events all about the subject – it’s poised to be one of the most discussed topics at this show. The devices that make up the IoT are already redefining what the