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"This is really about deep learning -- the ability of server platforms to analyze data and develop intelligent algorithms," remarked Jim McGregor, a principal analyst atTirias Research The DSM research "proves the value of the research being done by companies like Google, Baid...

The DRM issue is complicated because it "steps on many other issues, such as the rights of the user," said Jim McGregor, a principal analyst at Tirias Research The best defense against piracy is "a change in business models," he told the E-Commerce Times. "Provide value and ma...

"It's not a gimmick; Tesla, as well as the entire automotive industry, is working toward autonomous vehicles," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst atTirias Research "Audi and Mercedes both demonstrated autonomous vehicles at CES, and everyone has been talking and working on t...

However, "the vast majority of mobile devices are not PCs," Jim McGregor, principal analyst atTirias Research, pointed out Installing the 3M technology on smartphones and tablets, therefore, might be more beneficial, he told TechNewsWorld. "Granted, their screens are harder to...

"There are three stages to IoT: connecting everything; managing and analyzing the data; and creating intelligence out of the data," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research "Being the largest cloud services provider, Amazon can, and likely will, play a critical ...

First stop for a product search can be an important metric for a website, noted Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research. "It means Amazon is more likely to get the business," he told the E-Commerce Times. "That's significant."

It definitely complicates the business model for any of the large ISPs," noted Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research Legal Limbo ...

On the other hand, Apple made a similar move earlier this year with Chromecast, noted Jim McGregor, principal analyst atTirias Research. Also, Apple recently turned down Google's request to create an Apple Music app for Chromecast "These devices are an avenue to provide conten...

"It's innovative, but the glory days for the desktop PC are gone," observed Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research Most businesses "won't like the idea of having a PC in pieces, and consumers have a plethora of other options -- and it's hard to beat something that'...

"You have to have a strong value proposition for consumers to do this," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research. "Some of these smart light switches run (US)$30. How many consumers want to spend $30 on a light switch?" IoT easily can become an expensive pastime...

"If you're in a situation that would normally require a SWAT team, what's the difference between using a tank as a battering ram, a sniper, or a lethally armed drone?" asked Jim McGregor Further, police officers' judgment could be clouded if they have to chase a suspect who's ...

"With Apple, all they have to do is wink at something and rumors pop up, but with that much money you can do anything you want -- so why not develop a car?" asked Jim McGregor, founder and principal analyst at Tirias Research "It may be out of their area of expertise today, bu...

"I'm not a big proponent of strict working environments, but some of the things Amazon does I am in favor of -- like culling, getting rid of people who don't belong there or who aren't performing, and pushing people to strive for higher goals," said Jim McGregor, founder and principal analyst of Tirias Research.

Qualcomm "has typically ranked at or near the top of smartphone SoCs, especially in terms of multimedia performance and features," remarked Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research The company has a unique multimedia subsystem that includes the Adreno GPU, Spectra IS...

"Welcome to the information age," remarked Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research "It continues to become increasingly difficult to protect content once it's in the public eye," he told the E-Commerce Times, "and it's in the best interest of Internet companies to h...

"No electronic system is completely secure -- it's just a question of how much effort the hacker is willing to invest," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research The possibility of a smart weapon being hacked and taken over is "the greatest concern about this Int...

"Google ownership of Nest, and Apple's own ambitions both have something to do with Nest being removed from the Apple stores," observed Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research "Knowing Apple, I would not expect a return of Nest to the stores once it is pulled," he t...

Nonetheless, "the unknown is the very thing that drives advancements in science," pointed out Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research "If they have the interest and the funding, why not? What have we got to lose?" he asked....

"Anything President Obama did now would have little to no impact during his term, and we're in the midst of campaigning for our next president," noted Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research In the absence of presidential backing, he told TechNewsWorld, "I would not...

Cleaning up space "has been discussed for at least the past 20 years, but, as is the case with many global problems, little has been done," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research That's partly because many of the agencies have been defunded due to a loss of in...