Today’s Tech Sightings:
FILE – A worker drives by a sign at the Las Vegas Convention Center before the start of the International Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 3, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP)
The 5 Tech Trends That Will Dominate CES and 2017
The Consumer Electronics Show is coming to Las Vegas on January 5, 2017. It promises to unveil thousands of new gadgets and products, some of which made headway in 2016 but will achieve a level of maturity in 2017. The world’s largest electronics trade show is expected to focus on cars, drones, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and Internet of Things technologies. Writer Jennifer Booton expects a couple of new arenas such as high-tech sleep and baby products.
Inside Chile’s Magical Startup Scene
Santiago, Chile gets its wealth from copper and mineral mines, rather than technology. And while it is unlikely to spawn the next Silicon Valley any time soon, some of its engineers are hoping to change that through a technology incubator called “Idea Factory.” The project gives inventors space to work and connects students and young entrepreneurs with industry leaders.
Minecraft Expansion Successfully Tricks Students Into Learning
Popular block building game Minecraft has been used for education and urban planning for some time now. But a group of professors just found a new way to trick their students into learning chemistry and engineering concepts from the game. The professors created the “Polycraft World” expansion to Minecraft that requires students to create an educational, fun game based on accurate science. They found students learning additional science concepts as they created the items needed to play their games.
More:
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- How China Built ‘iPhone City’ With Billions in Perks for Apple’s Partner
- The Year That Wasn’t: 2016 as Told by 120 Fake News Stories
- Intel Security CTO Warns of Dangers From Escalating Russian Cyberwar
- Twitter Introduces 360-degree Video Live Streaming
- Some Google Nexus and Pixel Devices Are Shutting Down Before Battery Is Drained
- You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free, Even After Offer Expired
- Windows Blue Screen of Death Is Going Green for Testers
