Tuesday 19 July 2016

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Returns Without a Hitch After Dragon Launch
Skype for Linux Alpha Draws Cheers, Jeers
Gadgets: Purely Personal Air, Transparent Audio, and Wah-Pedaling Shoes
Reading Between the Lines: Musk's Folly, Trump's Plan
Apple Patents Tech to Foil Concert Pirates

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Returns Without a Hitch After Dragon Launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday returned safely to Earth, touching
down at Landing Zone 1 after launching the Dragon spacecraft into low-
Earth orbit. "As with previous first stage land and drone-ship landings
from SpaceX, this achievement is a testament to the leadership and
innovation of America's commercial space industry," said NASA
spokesperson Cheryl Warner.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83710.html

Skype for Linux Alpha Draws Cheers, Jeers

Microsoft has introduced a new Web-based Skype for Linux client in
alpha. Based on WebRTC, it uses Microsoft's next-generation calling
architecture. It lets users share files, photos, videos and new
emoticons. Users will be able to call others using the latest versions
of Skype on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android -- but not with earlier
versions of Skype for Linux.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83698.html

Gadgets: Purely Personal Air, Transparent Audio, and Wah-Pedaling Shoes

I was diagnosed with mild asthma as a kid. I don't take any medication,
yet knowing that illness lives in my respiratory system means I try to
be especially conscious of what I'm breathing. Air quality is difficult
to control, so a personal air purifier is something that fundamentally
interests me. Wynd filters allergens, dust, smoke and other pollutants.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83692.html

Reading Between the Lines: Musk's Folly, Trump's Plan

Something like 90 percent of CEOs are planning to put their companies
out of business accidentally, based on a KPMG report I just reviewed.
After watching Tesla of late, I think Musk is on the fast track to lead
this effort, and since I'm a Tesla fan, and I know a lot of you drive
Teslas, I thought that might be an interesting, if scary, topic for this
week.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83701.html

Apple Patents Tech to Foil Concert Pirates

A patent for an infrared system that could be used to shut off iPhone
cameras and microphones at live performances is one of dozens recently
awarded to Apple. The system could assist the music and movie industries
by automatically disabling camera functions at movies or concerts. It
could have other applications as well -- for example, turning an iOS
device into a museum or city tour guide.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83691.html

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Editor's Pick: Reading Between the Lines: Musk's Folly, Trump's Plan

Reading Between the Lines: Musk's Folly, Trump's Plan

Rob Enderle Jul 18, 2016 10:18 AM PT
	Something like 90 percent of CEOs are planning to put their companies out of business accidentally, based on a KPMG report I just reviewed. After watching Tesla of late, I think Musk is on the fast track to lead this effort, and since I'm a Tesla fan, and I know a lot of you drive Teslas, I thought that might be an interesting, if scary, topic for this week. [More...]

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Apple Patents Tech to Foil Concert Pirates
A patent for an infrared system that could be used to shut off iPhone cameras and microphones at live performances is one of dozens recently awarded to Apple. The system could assist the music and movie industries by automatically disabling camera functions at movies or concerts. It could have other applications as well -- for example, turning an iOS device into a museum or city tour guide. [More...]

EU Ratchets Up Charges in Google Antitrust Probe
Google and its parent company Alphabet are facing new charges in the European Commission's ongoing investigation of allegations that Google's comparison shopping and online advertising platforms violated antitrust laws. The EC on Thursday alleged that Google had abused its dominant position by systematically favoring its own comparison shopping service in search results. [More...]

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