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Caught in the Middle: Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation
For many, the journey into the "sandwich generation" feels more like a gradual shift than a sudden transformation —a slow accumulation of responsibilities that eventually becomes undeniable. For Matthew and Taj, the moment of realization came not with a dramatic...
Caught in the Middle: Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation
Caregiving in the sandwich generation often arrives quietly, through small responsibilities that gradually reshape daily life. In this blog, Matthew and Taj share their personal journeys of balancing care for aging parents while supporting their own families. Their stories reveal the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving, the role of technology in easing the burden, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Cognitive Systems: Wi-Fi-Based RF ‘Cognition’ Could Expand to a Host of Use Cases
Canadian startup Cognitive Systems utilizes RF sensing, specifically Wi-Fi signals, to extract motion data from homes, offering a host of valuable use cases. The technology, requiring no additional hardware, can reliably detect motion, distinguishing between pets and humans. Cognitive Systems aims to create a 'Wi-Fi Motion Network' software overlay in collaboration with chipset vendors like Qualcomm and Cypress Semiconductor, providing a low-cost means for intrusion protection and various home monitoring applications. The long-term vision includes Wi-Fi devices forming a comprehensive motion network with potential applications in public spaces and businesses, leading to advanced RF imaging solutions in the future.

Winner – Juniper Research Future Digital Award – Aura WiFi Motion
Cognitive Systems receives the 2018 Smart Homes - Best Consumer Products award from Juniper Research.

Cognitive Systems Extends WiFi Motion Leadership with Leaf Nodes, Bringing Precise Motion Detection to the Smart Home
Cognitive Systems Corp., the creator of Aura WiFi Motion technology, has announced an enhancement to its motion detection system, which will now work with almost all WiFi devices connected to a network. The improvement is a result of the implementation of the "Leaf" node architecture, making motion detection more precise and offering expanded coverage in smart homes. This development reinforces Cognitive Systems' position as a leader in WiFi Motion technology, bringing the Cognitive Home closer to reality, where all IoT devices work seamlessly to enhance user experiences.

Cognitive Systems and Cypress Semiconductor Bring WiFi Motion™ Technology to the Smart Home
Cognitive Systems Corp. is collaborating with Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to incorporate support for its Aura WiFi Motion technology into Cypress' WICED software development platform. The integration of Aura WiFi Motion into Smart Home IoT devices will eliminate the need for traditional dedicated motion sensors, providing better coverage and reducing the risk of false detections. The technology, which harnesses machine learning and artificial intelligence, allows smart home devices to make more intelligent decisions based on motion detection. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer experience with more capable and useful smart home solutions.

The Connected Home Revolution
This year, 45.4 million Americans will talk to an Artificial Intelligent (AI) assistant inside smart speakers, ...

Cheers to Canada Leading the AI Revolution
Read about why AI in Canada if booming, from the perspective of our Co-Founder and CEO, Taj Manku.

A Newcomers Take On Amazon’s MARS Conference
Get the inside scoop on the three-day conference packed with presentations, demos, and excursions and activities, including some key takeaways and highlights from the 2018 MARS event.

Motion-Detection Software Readies For IoT Devices
Cognitive Systems is licensing its Aura Wi-Fi Motion software to companies developing products for the smart home, allowing for advanced motion detection and contextual awareness. The software uses radio frequency, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to classify and localise motion. By embedding Aura Wi-Fi Motion into various smart home devices, a sensor network is created that can take advantage of multiple inputs, including motion, sound, and touch. The licensing move is part of the company's strategy to integrate its technology into various products for a more connected and seamless smart home experience.

The Geekery View Live at CES
The Geekery View LIVE at CES with Microej, Aura Home and Healbe.
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