Panasonic CES 2016 press conference

The Japanese giant looks to reclaim some of its former glory at CES 2016.

3rd & 7 37yd

max.taves 1/5/2016 6:15:08 PM
Panasonic CEO Joe Taylor to Denver Mayor: "Will you make a commitment to come back here next year and tell us what you've done (with our tech)?"
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:15:24 PM
Panasonic CEO says CityNow isn't just an idea, it's happening.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:15:33 PM
Mayor to CEO: Yes, plus he'll give him a report on status of Denver Broncos.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:15:40 PM
Annnnnnnd now Julie Bauer to talk consumer stuff.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:16:38 PM
Julie Bauer introducing Panasonic's smart home now.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:17:03 PM
Julie Bauer introduces the Cyclonic Inverter Microwave.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:17:36 PM
Panasonic's new microwave can "evenly cook food," says Julie Bauer, adding that her husband is pretty excited about it.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:17:38 PM
And with the broad strokes done, we look at the individual products, starting with a cyclonic inverter microwave and a blender.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:18:02 PM
The average consumer household has more than 100 endpoints that can be hooked up to internet, says Julie Bauer. "The smart home is here."
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:18:44 PM
"This platform is capable of integrating them all regardless of operating system ... and controlling it from anywhere in the world," says Julie Bauer on Panasonic's new smart home system.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:18:47 PM
Plus the obligatory smart home platform. For Panasonic this is Ora: "Lighting, heating, camera, motion sensors and smart appliances all tied to one platform".
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:19:27 PM
Panasonic video on smart home shows us a couple controlling their home's thermostat from an airplane.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:20:05 PM
Ora sizzle reel has a couple hosting a party at their house despite being delayed on a flight. Kinda cute.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:20:06 PM
This couple in Panasonic smart home video are also peering through their home's front door video camera from their car.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:21:05 PM
Wait, now they're using Ora to pretend they aren't having a party to lose an annoying neighbour.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:21:22 PM
That took a dark turn.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:21:43 PM
Monitor, control, save and enjoy. That's Ora's motto, Panasonic tells us.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:21:59 PM
Ora is pronounced like aura, just in case you were curious.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:22:10 PM
Julie Bauer announcing a partnership with Xcel Energy, whose CEO Ben Fowke has just stepped onstage.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:23:09 PM
Xcel Energy's CEO says his company is an industry leader in clean and sustainable energy.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:24:08 PM
Xcel Energy says many of his customers have already embraced smart homes. Working with Panasonic, says its CEO, will study customer energy usage habits to provide more sustainable energy options.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:24:47 PM
That was quick. Xcel energy CEO off stage now. Back to Panasonic's Julie Bauer, who's talking up more smart home and monitoring solutions.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:24:55 PM
Panasonic partnering with Honeywell for home automation.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:25:23 PM
And now we're chatting 4K Ultra HD -- both TV and imaging.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:26:26 PM
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray? They announced it last year, promising it this year. Also a 4K OLED TV.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:26:52 PM
Oh, apparently it's the first 4K OLED to get THX certification.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:27:58 PM
Ultra HD Premium -- we saw this at LG too. It's a new certification designed to ensure you have another logo to look at when you're shopping for a TV. Pana's DX900 gets the Premium logo.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:29:25 PM
Travel Zoom camera series to get 4K res and some new 4K camcorders as well.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:30:56 PM
Action cams, high-res audio headphones -- it's coming thick and fast now. Elvis Duran and some other people I'm not sure I've heard of chatting about the products.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:31:58 PM
Spartan Race is actually partnering with Panasonic, which is pretty cool if you're a fan of insane endurance obstacle courses.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:32:11 PM
Julie Bauer introducing audio tech now -- think "Ultra Premium headphones and more."
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:33:14 PM
Ottwava is Panasonic's new all in one hi-fi audio system.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:34:03 PM
Michiko Ogawa, the heart and soul of the revival of the Technics brand is here today. High-end "reference class" digital hi-fi systems. Plus, vinyl is back (again) with a Grand Glass turntable.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:34:07 PM
Renewed consumer interest in vinyl has Panasonic making a Direct Drive Hifi Turntable!
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:34:42 PM
This is a particularly beautiful turntable, I must say.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:34:50 PM
Panasonic says its Technics, grand class turntable, is expected to deliver sometime this year but only making 1,200.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:35:28 PM
Yasu Enokido, president of Panasonic's AVC Networks Company, its B2B biz, has just taken stage.
James Martin 1/5/2016 6:35:30 PM
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:35:50 PM
Mr. Enokido wants to talk about its non-consumer solutions.
James Martin 1/5/2016 6:36:12 PM
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:36:25 PM
B2B and business solutions. At a Consumer Electronics Show. There should be a law against it.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:36:40 PM
Today, a lot of Panasonic B2B solutions are happening right here in the states, says Panasonic's Enokido.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:37:02 PM
Philz Coffee just made a cameo in Panasonic video. Alright!
James Martin 1/5/2016 6:37:04 PM
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:38:14 PM
According to US gov't estimates, there are 3 million data centers. Together they consume 100 billion kWhs of electricity. That's 2 % of all US energy use, says Enokido.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:38:54 PM
Panasonic's Enokido: Facebook engineers appreciated the company's energy-efficiency in data centers.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:39:35 PM
Panasonic partnering with Facebook for an optical disc data storage solution. "So Facebook users can see their posts for years to come". It's called -- wait for it -- Freeze-Ray.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:39:35 PM
freeze-ray is Panasonic's new name for its optical drive data storage system.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:39:48 PM
Now, we're talking internet of things.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:40:20 PM
"We're focused on public sector services, entertainment and retail services," says Panasonic's Enokido.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:41:18 PM
By public sector services, we mean solutions for those in transportation, infrastructure and semi-public services, says Enokido, who adds the company plans to expand into these areas via some strategic M&As.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:41:39 PM
Is this public sector stuff related to the City Now initiative?
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:43:08 PM
Panasonic will be the video support partner for the Rio Olympic games opening and closing ceremonies in 2016.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:43:08 PM
"I'm also happy to share some more good news: Panasonic has been chosen by the Olympic Committee" to help with the upcoming Rio de Janeiro games, providing its projectors.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:44:25 PM
"With expertise in network security systems and video analytics, we can put these tools to work to increase efficiency and drive sales," says Panasonic's Enokido.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:44:28 PM
"Imagine a supermarket where motion sensitive cameras are monitoring customer movements and automating signage to direct them to the products they want." I'm... not actually sure I want to be monitored while shopping!
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:44:53 PM
Panasonic has announced that it's buying St. Louis-based refrigerator company Hussmann.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:45:48 PM
"With this acquisition, Panasonic hopes to become the world leader" in food supply biz.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:46:38 PM
On to Toughbook -- Panasonic's rather cool range of ruggedised gear. FZ-Q1 enterprise tablet on the stage at the moment.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:47:24 PM
Toughbook has been a key range for Panasonic for a while now. Always on the cutting edge of rugged mobility.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:47:38 PM
Since its soft launch in September, many Japanese car makers say they're interested in its connected device platform.
max.taves 1/5/2016 6:47:56 PM
That's all folks.
nic.healey 1/5/2016 6:48:50 PM
And we're wrapping up -- a very topline press conference, with not a huge amount of actual consumer products.