Thursday, 10 November 2016

The Morning After: The future of Net Neutrality and Google's fast-charge phone warnings

It's Thursday, November 10, 2016.

Good morning! You look like you'd like to listen to some Wu-Tang.

It's Thursday morning and we're looking at how a Trump presidency could affect Net Neutrality and environmental policy, Google's recommendations against some fast-charging devices, and a brief taste of the Wu-Tang Clan's single-copy album.

Trump added an anti-regulation crusader to his transition team

The FCC's Net Neutrality rules will likely be gutted under President-elect Trump

With a Republican-controlled House and Senate behind Donald Trump, things are going to change -- a lot. One of the things that might be on the chopping block early in his administration is Net Neutrality. Trump is set to appoint Jeffrey Eisenach -- a man who's made a career out of crusading against industry regulation -- as the point man for telecom issues on his transition team.

Less preaching to the choir

Clinton urges supporters to speak outside of closed Facebook groups

The Democratic nominee recognizes that you need public discussion on social networks to make a difference. In Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign concession speech, she indirectly thanked "secret, private" Facebook support groups like Pantsuit Nation, a three-million-strong outfit she'd messaged (through her digital team leader) on Election Day. But she wanted them "coming out from behind that" to make sure their "voices are heard" -- beyond an audience that was already supporting her. The power of social networks was a real force in this election.

It wants all USB cables and chargers to work together

Google "strongly recommended" that Android devices shouldn't support proprietary charging tech

Google isn't a big fan of non-standard approaches to fast-charging Android phones over USB-C, and it's bent on having manufacturers fall in line. Its newest Compatibility Definition document (for the latest version of Android, Nougat) recommends avoiding proprietary charging technology that modifies voltages beyond standard levels, or otherwise creates "interoperability issues" with standard USB charging. That means you, Qualcomm.

Thanks, Trump

Wu-Tang Clan's ultra-rare album gets streamed (a little)

Martin Shkreli (the infamous pharma exec who jacked up prices on an HIV/AIDS pill) bought the Wu-Tang Clan's one-copy 2015 album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, promising to release it if Donald Trump won the presidency. He fulfilled the promise, partially, livestreaming both the intro to Wu-Tang's album and one of its tracks. Sure, they weren't intended as permanent copies, but this is the internet -- listeners ripped the video feed and now it's out there for listening.

Repealed regulations, international agreements torn up

Planet Earth might be the biggest loser under President Trump

Donald Trump rejected the scientific consensus on global warming during his campaign, but that's just the start of big changes that could be coming to the USA's environmental policy. An oil company co-founder is the front-runner for secretary of the interior. In that position, Forrest Lucas (no puns) would be in charge of national parks and wildlife refuges, and have serious influence over policies regarding offshore oil drilling, fracking and endangered species. Trump has also threatened to pull out of the Paris Agreement, aimed at globally reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Wednesday, 9 November 2016

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Commerce Dept Signs Up Private Sector IT Partners
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Facebook Share Price Falls Despite Blowout Quarter
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Microsoft Launches Teams to Foil Office 365 Poachers
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Can Charter Turn a Frog Into a Prince?
(Posted 04-Nov-16)
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Samsung's Next Galaxy Phone Could Have Siri-Like Smarts
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Google's Pixel Wins a Place in the Sun
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Election 2016: Either Way, More Drama
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Gadget Ogling: Mac's Back, Nintendo Returns, and Huawei Goes to the Edge
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Russia's Fancy Bear Attacks Microsoft, Adobe as Election Nears
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Ubuntu Releases IoT Core Platform
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The Morning After: Amazon might clean your house, chilling out in an animal MMO game

It's Wednesday, November 09, 2016.

Good morning! It's Wednesday, it's a new day.

It's the middle of the week, and (aside from other news) scientists think they've found where consciousness resides in our brains, Amazon might start cleaning your house (for a fee), and Nintendo's new 3DS will get a substantial price cut for this Black Friday. We also played as a badger in the most chill MMORPG ever.

Personality goes here

Scientists think this is where your consciousness lives

Consciousness is traditionally defined by two criteria: arousal and awareness. Arousal has already been traced to the brainstem, the primitive part of our brains that handles our most basic functions, like breathing and regulating the sleep/wake cycle. Awareness, on the other hand, has been a bit trickier to pin down. Turns out, however, that awareness resides there too. No word on whether doctors will be able to extract it and inject it into us, ensuring that we live forever. (Too far?) In all seriousness, the research could open doors into treating people in comas.

Be the badger

Meadow is the chilled-out MMO game we all need right now

Take control of a heavily stylized woodland animal, and walk, run, jump, smell, speak and emote. That's … it.

In synth

Review: Roland's System-8 keyboard is all the synths you want in one case

Roland's System-8 is an incredible, feature-packed synth keyboard for $1,500 -- and it should remind other keyboard makers that it's not just professional-grade products that could use some good old-fashioned knobs to make their instruments easier to use. If you're looking to step up your at-home productions or you're willing to be extra careful while gigging, it'll be a great addition to your synth arsenal.

Vacuum tubes are back

Scientists built a chip without semiconductors

Our cyberpunk dreams come true: Scientists have built the first semiconductor-free, laser-controlled device that uses free electrons, much like typical vacuum tubes. The tubes can dislodge free electrons to carry (or not) a current through space. The research could result in better solar panels and faster microelectronic devices that can carry more power. The team will investigate uses not just in electronics and photovoltaics but also environmental applications and, possibly, weaponry -- the research was funded, after all, by DARPA.

Do you really need a pair of smart headphones?

Review: Muzik One's headphones let you share whatever you're listening to. If you need that.

The One is a pair of "connected" headphones that lets you share whatever you're listening to on the social media platform of your choice with just the tap of a button. Sharing music has never been so easy. It's harder to say whether the 'phones are worth $300.

Cheap handheld gaming

Nintendo will sell the new 3DS on Black Friday for $100

Nintendo is releasing special black-and-white Mushroom Kingdom editions of the New 3DS for $100 starting on Black Friday, November 25th. These lower-cost models should be available at many North American game retailers too. You won't get any games out of the box -- but we've got you covered. Try these games to start with.

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