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Virtual Desktop for VR is a glimpse at a future without monitors

I can trace my computing history along a path of display milestones. The 10-inch VGA monitor that came with my Packard Bell desktop in the '90s was a huge leap forward from the low-res Apple II displays I used in school. [Read more...]

It's complicated: A film examines our relationship with social media

In a world of status updates, indie filmmaker Kerith Lemon categorizes her relationship with modern technology under the "It's complicated" banner. [Read more...]

DJI's pro M600 drone adapts to the camera it's carrying

DJI might be most well known for its ubiquitous Phantom series of quadcopters, but the company makes professional drones and camera kit, too. [Read more...]

GoPro announces VR video app and livestreaming tools

It's been a busy few days for GoPro. The firm officially took the wraps off its six-camera Omni VR rig last week, snagged one of Apple's top designers, and partnered with over 100 companies with its new developer program. [Read more...]

China's realistic robot Jia Jia can chat with real humans

The University of Science and Technology of China has recently unveiled an eerily realistic robot named Jia Jia. [Read more...]

A gaming mouse is a luxury I don't need, but I still want one

A while ago I assembled a list of eight gaming mice worth buying. They ran the gamut in terms of design, customization and, of course, price. [Read more...]

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Editor's Pick: What the Traditional Car Companies Don't Seem to Get

What the Traditional Car Companies Don't Seem to Get

Rob Enderle Apr 18, 2016 9:58 AM PT
	Two interesting events took place this month. Tesla announced its Model 3, a relatively affordable electric car, and it attracted around 180K preorders on the same day. That was before the company actually revealed the car. There were more than 250K preorders in the first 36 hours. Oh, and the run rate is about 1,500 per hour of pre-orders for this car right now. [More...]

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Windows Users Warned to Dump QuickTime Pronto
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday issued a warning to remove Apple's QuickTime for Windows. The alert came in response to Trend Micro's report of two security flaws in the software, which will never be patched because Apple has ended support for QuickTime for Windows. Computers running QuickTime are open to increased risk of malicious attack or data loss, US-CERT warned. [More...]

Feds Prep for Cybersecurity Buying Spree
The U.S. government's objectives for improving cybersecurity are taking shape in updated contracting procedures, contracts and projected increases in spending. Recent developments have underscored the federal commitment to IT security. The GSA has asked vendors to respond by Wednesday to a research survey on what it should do to expedite federal acquisition of cybersecurity products and services. [More...]

Verizon Strikers Highlight Lost Jobs, Broken Promises
An army of 39,000 workers this week went on strike against Verizon in one of the biggest labor actions in the U.S. in several years. Fast food workers have joined in a show of support, and both Democratic candidates for president have entered the fray. Thousands of wireline workers from Massachusetts to Virginia walked off the job at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. [More...]

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E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Monday -- April 18, 2016

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Feds Prep for Cybersecurity Buying Spree
Verizon Strikers Highlight Lost Jobs, Broken Promises
Chatbots Drive Shopify's Kit CRM Deal
Microsoft Sues DoJ Over Spying Gag Orders

Today's Story Highlights

Feds Prep for Cybersecurity Buying Spree

The U.S. government's objectives for improving cybersecurity are taking
shape in updated contracting procedures, contracts and projected
increases in spending. Recent developments have underscored the federal
commitment to IT security. The GSA has asked vendors to respond by
Wednesday to a research survey on what it should do to expedite federal
acquisition of cybersecurity products and services.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83379.html

Verizon Strikers Highlight Lost Jobs, Broken Promises

An army of 39,000 workers this week went on strike against Verizon in
one of the biggest labor actions in the U.S. in several years. Fast food
workers have joined in a show of support, and both Democratic candidates
for president have entered the fray. Thousands of wireline workers from
Massachusetts to Virginia walked off the job at 6 a.m. Wednesday
morning.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83377.html

Chatbots Drive Shopify's Kit CRM Deal

Shopify on Wednesday announced that it has agreed to purchase Kit CRM,
whose Kit chatbot automatically sends out marketing text messages for
online stores. It also lets businesses run targeted ads on Facebook and
Instagram, make recommendations based on store activities, post on
social media and use functionality provided by other social media apps,
Shopify CMO Craig Miller said.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83373.html

Microsoft Sues DoJ Over Spying Gag Orders

Microsoft on Thursday filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice
challenging the gag orders that accompany requests to access customers'
private emails and other data. The orders prevent the company from
notifying affected customers about the government's demands. The case is
the fourth public lawsuit it has filed against the Justice Department in
three years.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83372.html

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Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Monday -- April 18, 2016

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What the Traditional Car Companies Don't Seem to Get
Windows Users Warned to Dump QuickTime Pronto
Facebook Envisions Virtual Social Future

Today's Story Highlights

What the Traditional Car Companies Don't Seem to Get

Two interesting events took place this month. Tesla announced its Model
3, a relatively affordable electric car, and it attracted around 180K
preorders on the same day. That was before the company actually revealed
the car. There were more than 250K preorders in the first 36 hours. Oh,
and the run rate is about 1,500 per hour of pre-orders for this car
right now.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83375.html

Windows Users Warned to Dump QuickTime Pronto

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday issued a warning to
remove Apple's QuickTime for Windows. The alert came in response to
Trend Micro's report of two security flaws in the software, which will
never be patched because Apple has ended support for QuickTime for
Windows. Computers running QuickTime are open to increased risk of
malicious attack or data loss, US-CERT warned.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83378.html

Facebook Envisions Virtual Social Future

Facebook on Wednesday demonstrated at its F8 developer conference how
socializing could take place in a virtual world. Two employees some 30
miles apart showed how they could share the same virtual space. Through
the use of 360-degree photos, they visited London, drew together with
virtual pens, and took selfies and posted them to their Facebook news
feeds.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83376.html

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