Friday, 11 November 2016

The Morning After: Surface Book and Daydream VR reviews plus NES Classic Edition

It's Friday, November 11, 2016.

Good morning, is that a mini NES in your pocket?

It's Friday: Do you know where your virtual reality headset is? We have reviews of Google's Daydream View and the new Surface Book laptop, plus a "perfect" mobile game called "RunGunJumpGun."

Childhood nostalgia incoming

The NES Classic Edition has arrived

Nintendo's miniaturized NES emulator is officially on sale today. The $60 hunk of nostalgia will be sold on Amazon at 2PM ET, so set a reminder if you can't stop by a local Best Buy, Gamestop or Target to pick one up. Even if you don't buy one immediately, expect more impressions from us soon.

The laptop to beat doesn't come cheap

Review: Surface Book (2016)

This year's Surface Book has very few flaws. It's well-crafted and has a comfortable keyboard, a vibrant screen, fast performance and even longer battery life than last year's model. As ever, you'll pay dearly for the privilege, and the relatively heavy weight and imbalanced weight distribution make it less portable than lighter systems. With that heft, though, comes incredible battery life and no shortage of port options.

It doesn't completely reinvent mobile VR, but it's a good step

Review: Google's Daydream View VR headset

Google's Daydream View is here, and it's a solid first attempt at a mobile VR headset from the company that gave us Android. Importantly, it's comfortable, and VR experiences look great. The only problem is there aren't many apps available for it yet -- and we need more Daydream-compatible phones. At the moment, users are limited to Google's own Pixel handsets.

Daydream streamer

YouTube's VR app is Daydream-only for now

Now that Google's VR platform is available, it's launched the official VR app for YouTube. You'll need the new phone and headset to access it, since it's not on any other platforms yet, but now you can watch anything from the streaming site in its virtual confines. That includes 360-degree videos, or just regular stuff projected on an imaginary screen, along with voice search and all your existing subscriptions.

Didn't see that one coming

Trump's win shows our polling industry needs a lot of work

Election 2016 sparked discussion for a number of reasons, but one of the biggest shock came to pollsters. So did Nate Silver and everyone else just forget how to do their job, or was something else at work? We took a look at the methods and results of polling data to present some possibilities for why the predictions ended up being so different from what we got.

Please exit the country on the left coast, watch for the closing doors ...

Hyperloop's co-founder is funding a campaign for California to secede

Billionaire Shervin Pishevar's family escaped being marked for death by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini, and he's not waiting around to see what happens with Donald Trump. Asked yesterday about his comments in support of a so-called Calexit, Pishevar said he was serious, and to expect announcements soon.

The real spectacle is how rare they are

Snapchat's hard-to-get shades will be available only via vending machine

If you want a pair of Snapchat's circular video-recording sunglasses, you'll need to find a SnapBot machine. So far there's only one, located near the company's headquarters in LA. It's already run out, and pairs are already selling for $900 on eBay. The best way to get a pair is probably by watching the Spectacles Twitter account, or hitting the home page that lists where bots are available.

Two buttons, a world of possibilities

A "damn-near-perfect" mobile game?

ThirtyThreeGames programmer Logan Gilmour says, "We weren't out to just make an infinite runner mobile game that's run-of-the-mill," and Aaron Souppouris agrees. "RunGunJumpGun" is out for iOS and Android, with challenging gameplay built around two inputs: shoot and jump. According to Aaron, "it's perhaps the most challenging, rewarding and downright fun mobile game of the year," and it's available for $3 on iTunes, Steam and Google Play.

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Thursday, 10 November 2016

E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Thursday -- November 10, 2016

The E-Commerce Times -- E-Business Means Business
http://www.ecommercetimes.com
Part of the ECT News Network

Headline Scan
Commerce Dept Signs Up Private Sector IT Partners
Google Cites Amazon Competition in Response to EU
Facebook Share Price Falls Despite Blowout Quarter
Microsoft Launches Teams to Foil Office 365 Poachers
Can Charter Turn a Frog Into a Prince?

Today's Story Highlights

Commerce Dept Signs Up Private Sector IT Partners

The U.S. Commerce Department recently launched a new effort to jump-
start more efficient ways to manage the vast amounts of data that reside
within the federal government and put it to productive use. The National
Technical Information Service, a unit within the department, is leading
the effort. NTIS has selected 35 joint venture partners, or JVPs, to
support the program.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84069.html

Google Cites Amazon Competition in Response to EU

Google last week filed a response in a 6-year-old antitrust battle with
the EU, which has charged that its search ads unfairly promoted its own
shopping service and blocked rivals. The response addresses a revision
the EC sent to Google this summer. The commission's original statement
of objections narrowly defined online shopping services to exclude
services like Amazon, Google noted.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84065.html

Facebook Share Price Falls Despite Blowout Quarter

Facebook on Wednesday reported a record Q3, beating analysts'
expectations for the fourth straight quarter, but concerns among
investors about increased expenditures and the company's future
prospects drove down share prices. They closed Thursday at $119.95, down
more than $7 from Wednesday's closing price of $127.17. Friday saw
little movement, with a closing price of $120.75.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84063.html

Microsoft Launches Teams to Foil Office 365 Poachers

Microsoft has launched Teams, a new collaboration offering designed to
fend off Office 365 competitors. The new chat-based workspace product
brings together people, conversations and content, along with some
familiar productivity tools, to facilitate collaboration on projects.
"With Microsoft Teams, we aspire to create a more open, digital
environment," noted Microsoft VP Kirk Koenigsbauer.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84062.html

Can Charter Turn a Frog Into a Prince?

Charter intends to revive the damaged Time Warner Cable image and brand
in the minds of the customer and investor, which is both a challenge and
an opportunity. Charter and Comcast are two of the companies American
consumers hate the most. However, the pay-TV industry has begun a
complete transformation. In the coming new world, both Charter and
Comcast may have a second chance.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84061.html

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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

ECT News Network Weekly Newsletter

ECT News Network Weekly Newsletter: Wednesday -- November 9, 2016

ECT News Network -- Where Business Meets Technology
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This Week's Top News Headlines From the E-Commerce Times

Commerce Dept Signs Up Private Sector IT Partners
(Posted 09-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84069.html

Google Cites Amazon Competition in Response to EU
(Posted 07-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84065.html

Facebook Share Price Falls Despite Blowout Quarter
(Posted 04-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84063.html

Microsoft Launches Teams to Foil Office 365 Poachers
(Posted 04-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84062.html

Can Charter Turn a Frog Into a Prince?
(Posted 04-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84061.html

Broadcom Sews Up $5B Deal for Brocade
(Posted 03-Nov-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84057.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Samsung's Next Galaxy Phone Could Have Siri-Like Smarts
(Posted 09-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84070.html

Google's Pixel Wins a Place in the Sun
(Posted 08-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84068.html

Election 2016: Either Way, More Drama
(Posted 07-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84060.html

Gadget Ogling: Mac's Back, Nintendo Returns, and Huawei Goes to the Edge
(Posted 05-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84064.html

Russia's Fancy Bear Attacks Microsoft, Adobe as Election Nears
(Posted 04-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84059.html

Microsoft Sees 3D Future for Everyone
(Posted 03-Nov-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84041.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

Salesforce Sets Up Lightning Community to Zap Competition
(Posted 08-Nov-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84067.html

AvePoint CEO TJ Jiang: Innovation Through Collaboration
(Posted 03-Nov-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84058.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

Ubuntu Releases IoT Core Platform
(Posted 07-Nov-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84066.html

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