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At CES 2019, Toyota announced it was developing its Guardian autonomous vehicle safety system that could anticipate a pending incident and employ a corrective response in coordination with the driver. [Photo: Toyota Newsroom]

ICYMI: AT&T’s 5G, Toyota’s Autonomous Safety System, and the Bell Nexus Air Taxi Make Waves at CES 2019

by | Jan 12, 2019
Other North Texas standouts at CES include 900lbs, Syndiant, and Voltea. You'll also find AI-enabled decision platforms (Symphony RetailAI), grants for STEAM (Sam's Club gives DISD $252K), and the top 10 (female‑focused coworking concept) in this week's briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Q+A: New Music Audience Exchange CRO on Bringing Experience From Rolling Stone
by | Jan 11, 2019
In his new role at Dallas-based MAX, Michael Provus says he's building out the platform "to become the single source for connecting all brands, artists, and music-related media to scale the partnerships of the future."
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Follow the Money: YourCause Exits in $157M Deal; Viziv Technologies Raises $1.37M; Floafers Gets $200K
by | Jan 10, 2019
You’ll also find news about Envy Gaming, Pieces Technologies, Baicells, KonaTel, VaaS International Holdings, Munck Wilson Mandala, and more in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity with ties to North Texas.
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Interactive Map Highlights Dallas Region’s Smart City Advances
by | Jan 10, 2019
Smart city technologies and strategies that are taking hold across Dallas-Fort Worth. Now you can check out a new map by the Dallas Regional Chamber that spotlights some prime examples.
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Dallas Invents: 99 Patents Granted for Week of Jan. 1

by | Jan 9, 2019
Patents were granted for Lockheed's behavioral authentication of USB devices; IBM’s notifications issued about lost devices; Toyota's impairment evaluation system; Cinsay’s containerized software for virally copying from one endpoint to another; and FedEx’s system, device, and method for inspecting the cosmetic features of electronic devices.
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DI People: RealPage, Istation, One Technologies Announce Leadership Additions
by | Jan 8, 2019
You’ll also find promotions and hires by Access Healthcare, Overhead Door Corp., Civitas Senior Living, Parkland Health & Hospital System, and Inspirus in this roundup of people news from companies in North Texas.
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Varidesk to Transform Office Building into 'Active Workspace Environment'
Varidesk to Transform Office Building into ‘Active Workspace Environment’
by | Jan 8, 2019
Varidesk has purchased the former Zales headquarters to create VARISPACE Las Colinas, where startups and fast-growing companies can work in a modern, flexible environment.
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City of Dallas Welcomes New Chief Innovation Officer
by | Jan 7, 2019
The Dallas City Manager has announced Laila Alequresh as the CINO for the newly created Office of Innovation, effective Jan. 11.
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Follow the Money: Trive Acquires EarthLink for $330M; We Buy Homes In USA Gets $25M

by | Jan 3, 2019
You’ll also find news about American Beacon Advisors, Learfield-IMG College, Veritex, HealthLine Solutions, and Mayrath & Co. in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Dallas Invents: 86 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 18
by | Jan 2, 2019
Patents were granted for Reel Pro Motion’s system for recording and training athletes from multiple points of view; Dell’s platform for adopting settings to secure a protected file; UT’s method of detecting tumor cells; STMicroelectronics’ ceramic board with memory formed in the ceramic; and Sqwaq’s data transfer through a bonded communication link.
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Dallas Invents: 118 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 25
by | Jan 2, 2019
Patents were granted for Conduent’s apparatus for customized handwriting zones; Robin Technologies’ automated secure door for a robotic mower; Futurewei Technologies’ path selection for autonomous vehicles; Lennox Industries’ reflective UV light shield for HVAC units; Toyota’s methods for making an object appear transparent; and Varidesk’s electrically lifted computer and office desk.
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Year In Review: Our Top 10 Most‑Read Stories of 2018
by | Dec 21, 2018
Take a look back on the stories that grabbed our readers' attention this year.
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Follow the Money: PHAZR Exits, Spectral MD Gets $1M, Merck Buys Antelliq

by | Dec 20, 2018
Also, you’ll find projekt202, Crow Holdings, Latticework Capital, Light LLC, Woodside Capital, DataBank, and National Teachers Associates Life Insurance Co. in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Plano-Based Research Now SSI Forms Partnership to Put Data to Use
by | Dec 19, 2018
The company's SamplePlus Meter gives advertisers and brands access to a database that encompasses 60 million people, a collective containing more than 2,700 profile attributes.
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Dallas Invents: 92 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 11
by | Dec 19, 2018
Patents were granted for an unassigned patent for bullet-proof blinds; Conduent's Business Services' systems to automatically create and suggest compatible ride-sharing groups; HD LifeSciences inter-body fusion implant; SecurityProfiling real-time vulnerability profiling; and Vattaca's authentication tags and systems for golf clubs.
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Transportation Revolution: Experts Tackle How a High-Flying Future Could Affect Us All
PANEL | From unlimited rideshare to flying taxis, The Hyperloop to automated vehicles, Industry experts discuss how the future of transportation will impact real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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