1 Reason to Buy Himax Technologies Stock, and 1 Reason to Stay Away
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) hasn’t recovered from the beating that it took late last year after a negative research report from short-seller Citron Research. The chipmaker’s fiscal fourth-quarter results haven’t helped matters, either, as the weakness in Chinese smartphone demand weighed on its finances and guidance. In all, there’s a lot of negativity around Himax […]
Artificial Intelligence Is Driving Big Tech
Over the last several years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most important trends in technology. The AI techniques of deep learning and machine learning have resulted in everything from improvements in search, to image recognition, to voice-controlled digital assistants, to self-driving cars. While the prospects created by this technology are enormous, […]
The 3 High-Yield Utility Stocks With the Safest Dividends
Utility stocks can provide a solid cornerstone to an investor’s income-focused portfolio. In fact, if you pick the right ones, they will reliably provide you big dividends and very little excitement, which is likely your goal. American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) are […]
Thinking of Selling Facebook Stock? First, You Need to See This Chart
To say Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) had an uncharacteristically poor quarter would be an understatement. The bombshell report that Cambridge Analytica had access to the personal data of at least 50 million Facebook users, most of whom did not agree to it, has dragged the high-flying stock down to earth. Recent company actions appear reassuring. After […]
Leap Motion’s prototype augmented reality headset includes hand tracking
Leap Motion just revealed a new prototype headset that mixes hand tracking with augmented reality. The device, dubbed as North Star, relies on ellipsoidal reflectors, which are typically sections cut from a larger, curved ellipsoid mirror. In this case, the reflectors are based on optical-grade acrylic coated with a thin layer of silver. For the […]
iRobot wants its Roombas to be the eyes and roving sensors of your smart home
To get something approaching a responsive home — that’s a smart home that reacts to you instead of you initiating actions — you have a few options. There’s a device called Kirio that, along with sensors and other devices, are built into the house during construction or remodeling. Vivint can do something similar after a […]
DJI’s pro-level gimbal controls create custom movement in milliseconds
DJI is aiming to help filmmakers master the gimbal with new control units that allow for smooth, custom camera movements. During the National Association of Broadcasters Show on Monday, April 9, DJI announced two new gimbal control systems, one an intuitive entry-level gimbal control solution, the DJI Force Pro, and the other a high-end solution […]
Sony’s new PXW-Z280 uses three sensors for 4K at 120 frames per second
Sony’s production-level video cameras just gained three new options designed to marry the detail of 4K with the colors and range of HDR. During the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2018, Sony launched the XDCAM PXW-Z280, PXW-Z190, and FS5 II. The PXW-Z280, Sony says, is the first-ever 4K camcorder with three half-inch chips. The Sony […]
Lots of work available at SkillsPEI job fairs
Curious and job-seeking Islanders attended a SkillsPEI job fair at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on Monday. It was the first of four job fairs that SkillsPEI hosts across the province in the month of April looking to connect employers with potential employees. Organizers say 1,300 jobs are available and only employers who are actively […]
Montreal subway line to be extended by five stations by 2026
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and Mayor Valerie Plante announced Monday a $3.9-billion five-station extension of one of Montreal’s subway lines. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2020 and the project is expected to be completed by 2026. The extension of nearly six kilometres will lead to a faster commute […]