Wednesday 7 December 2016

E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Wednesday -- December 7, 2016

The E-Commerce Times -- E-Business Means Business
http://www.ecommercetimes.com
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Headline Scan
How Amazon Could Reshape More Industries in 2017
Amazon's Register-Free Grocery Shopping Could Disrupt Retail
Twitter Buys Yes for Product VP Talent
2016: The Year in Review
Fitbit May Pick Up Pebble
Aptean SVP Matt Keenan: CRM Needs to Be Intuitive

Today's Story Highlights

How Amazon Could Reshape More Industries in 2017

Anyone who attended the recent AWS re:Invent conference -- or watched
many sessions online, as I did -- probably is still trying to absorb the
full implications of all of the company's initiatives unveiled at the
event. Although AWS already has redefined the computing and software
development industries fundamentally, with its groundbreaking IaaS
offerings, it isn't resting on its laurels.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84145.html

Amazon's Register-Free Grocery Shopping Could Disrupt Retail

Amazon on Monday unveiled a prototype convenience store called "Amazon
Go," which uses mobile e-commerce, machine learning and computer vision
to allow customers to make purchases without a cashier. The 1,800 square
foot concept store in Seattle uses the company's Just Walk Out
technology, which incorporates many of the same concepts found in self-
driving cars, Amazon said.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84141.html

Twitter Buys Yes for Product VP Talent

Twitter has purchased Yes and named the mobile app startup's CEO, Keith
Coleman, as its new VP of product -- a challenging post. Coleman will be
Twitter's third VP of product this year and the fifth since 2014.
Twitter's main problems are monetization, which has plagued it since its
founding; slowing user growth; and stiff competition. Coleman's
supporters cite his previous experience at Google.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84139.html

2016: The Year in Review

This year will go down as an important turning point in CRM. For the
last decade and a half, we've been simultaneously building and
destroying CRM -- first by linking all of the disparate databases to get
that 360-degree view, and then by adding important accessories like
social and analytics. At the same time, we've been busy tearing down
conventional architectures and spinning up the cloud.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84142.html

Fitbit May Pick Up Pebble

Fitbit, the leader in the wearables category, is close to an agreement
to buy struggling smartwatch maker Pebble for up to $40 million, in a
move to gain the firm's intellectual property and software. The
negotiations follow several months of financial turmoil at Pebble, which
reportedly slashed its workforce by 25 percent in March and has rebuffed
several prior offers to be acquired.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84137.html

Aptean SVP Matt Keenan: CRM Needs to Be Intuitive

There are three significant trends in CRM right now, according to Matt
Keenan, SVP of Aptean's product group. "The first is the rapid evolution
of human-system interaction. Gone are the days of sitting in front of a
laptop and interacting with CRM. Customers are looking for multiple
channels. The way people are interacting with applications and data is
evolving radically."
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84136.html

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ECT News Network Weekly Newsletter: Wednesday -- December 7, 2016

ECT News Network -- Where Business Meets Technology
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E-Commerce Times | TechNewsWorld
CRM Buyer | LinuxInsider

This Week's Top News Headlines From the E-Commerce Times

How Amazon Could Reshape More Industries in 2017
(Posted 07-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84145.html

Amazon's Register-Free Grocery Shopping Could Disrupt Retail
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84141.html

Twitter Buys Yes for Product VP Talent
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84139.html

Fitbit May Pick Up Pebble
(Posted 05-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84137.html

AWS Announces AI, Hybrid Cloud Innovations
(Posted 03-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84134.html

Netflix Offers Offline Option at Long Last
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84127.html

Zenefits Pays the Piper
(Posted 01-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84125.html

Beware of Wildly Inconsistent Online Shopping Rules
(Posted 01-Dec-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84124.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Ransomware Fighters Get New Free Tool
(Posted 07-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84146.html

iPhone Envy May Have Felled Galaxy Note7
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84143.html

Multinational Effort Halts Malware Avalanche
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84140.html

Facebook Videos Explain AI in a Nutshell
(Posted 05-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84135.html

Isn't Fake News Propaganda?
(Posted 05-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84131.html

Apple Drone Fleet to Gather Maps Data
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84133.html

Gooligan Ransacks More Than 1M Android Accounts
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84132.html

Reddit Has Had It With Trolls
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84128.html

Gadget Ogling: Smarter Slumber and Pod-Free Coffee
(Posted 01-Dec-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84122.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

2016: The Year in Review
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84142.html

Aptean SVP Matt Keenan: CRM Needs to Be Intuitive
(Posted 05-Dec-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84136.html

Qualitative Data - the Other Stuff
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84130.html

Fact-Checking Social Content
(Posted 01-Dec-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84123.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

AI Platforms Welcome Devs With Open Arms
(Posted 06-Dec-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84138.html

Refracta 8.0 Is a Pint-Sized Powerhouse
(Posted 02-Dec-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84129.html

Docker, Canonical Team on Enterprise Support
(Posted 01-Dec-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84126.html

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The Morning After: Google tries making a router and 2016 according to Twitter

It's Wednesday, December 07, 2016.

Hey, good morning! It's Wednesday!

This morning, we’re talking about how Google has upgraded its search app to keep personal information and news separate, the same company’s attempt to solve router troubles forever. Oh and Novint Falcon's journey from haptic games controller to sex toy.

Your to-go guide

Google’s search app splits up news headlines from your upcoming events.

The automated interests formerly known as Google Now are getting another refresh. In a change that’s rolling out first on Android (soon on iOS) the app will display two different sections of information. Upcoming has all of your personal info, like incoming packages, calendar events and reservations. Feed is where current events, sports and trending updates will go. In the age of personal AI assistants, figuring out a place for different types of info is going to be key.

Technology’s biggest patent fight still isn’t over

Supreme Court sides with Samsung over Apple patent penalty

Samsung’s Supreme Court appeal worked: the justices unanimously voted that the company’s violations of Apple’s iPhone design patents were only valid for a part of a smartphone, not the entire device. This means the $548 million penalty sum will return to the lower courts and be reduced. To what degree, however, is up to the courts. The iPhone’s design is iconic -- and that will be noted.

It makes a world of difference

Spotify Connect is live on Sonos

After a short beta period, a feature that lets Sonos owners control their audio gear from within Spotify’s app is available to all. It works across desktop and mobile, and can jump from speakers to headphones with the tap of a button.

The next big thing in teledildonics

Computer Love: Novint Falcon (NSFW)

The Novint Falcon debuted as a haptic joystick in 2005, and despite a lot of enthusiasm, never made it to market in a big way. Now, it’s had something of a resurgence, but this time as a sex toy. In this edition of Computer Love, Executive Editor Christopher Trout investigates whether its hardware is up to the task.

An end to “Have you tried switching it off and on again?”

Review: Google WiFi

Google WiFi is a solid choice if you're looking for a router that mixes smart design with simple features and solid performance,. However, users who like to get their hands dirty may prefer the control and flexibility of more conventional products. For the rest of us, Google WiFi will likely provide an easy transition to the connected home. Check out our full review.

Somehow it’s not just an endless RIP list

The top ten Twitter conversations in 2016

The clock is almost up on 2016, and not a moment too soon. Twitter has a round up of the top conversations from this year, including Game of Thrones, Brexit and Black Lives Matter in its Moments format. Of course, it wasn’t all death and politics -- remember, Leo finally won an Oscar.

But wait, there's more...

1. Constant updates and online functionality pushed Bungie out of making 'Halo' games

2. Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' is the first streaming-only album up for a Grammy

3. Apple's TV single sign-on feature is live

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Tuesday 6 December 2016

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Tuesday -- December 6, 2016

TechNewsWorld -- All Tech - All The Time
http://www.TechNewsWorld.com
Part of the ECT News Network

Headline Scan
Multinational Effort Halts Malware Avalanche
AI Platforms Welcome Devs With Open Arms
Facebook Videos Explain AI in a Nutshell
Isn't Fake News Propaganda?
Apple Drone Fleet to Gather Maps Data
Refracta 8.0 Is a Pint-Sized Powerhouse

Today's Story Highlights

Multinational Effort Halts Malware Avalanche

The DoJ on Monday released new details about the multinational takedown
of Avalanche, a multimillion-dollar malware and money-laundering
network, following a four-year probe led by German police and
prosecutors. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, Acting U.S.
Attorney Soo C. Song and Assistant Director Scott S. Smith of the FBI's
Cyber Division made the announcement in Pittsburgh.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84140.html

AI Platforms Welcome Devs With Open Arms

Two leaders in the field of artificial intelligence have announced that
they're open-sourcing their AI platforms. After investing in building
rich simulated environments to serve as laboratories for AI research,
Google's DeepMind Lab said it would open the platform for the broader
research community's use. DeepMind has "only barely scratched the
surface of what is possible," the team said.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84138.html

Facebook Videos Explain AI in a Nutshell

Facebook last week released six videos to educate people about
artificial intelligence. AI will bring major changes to society, and
will be the backbone of many of the most innovative apps and services of
the future, but it remains mysterious, noted Yann LeCun, Facebook's
director of AI research, and Joaquin Candela, the company's director of
applied machine learning in an online post.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84135.html

Isn't Fake News Propaganda?

A few years back, when it was one company, HP made a huge mistake that
cost a number of people their jobs and forced the replacement of many of
its board members. The company suffered through some nasty litigation
and several top executives almost landed in jail. The mistake was tied
back to something called "pretexting." It also went by the more common
term "identity theft."
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84131.html

Apple Drone Fleet to Gather Maps Data

Apple reportedly has assembled a group of robotics and data-collection
experts who will use drones to obtain data for updates to its Maps app.
Apple, Google and others in the cartography space currently collect a
lot of their data using motor vehicles equipped with high-tech gear.
"That's a very expensive and time-consuming process," said Sam
Abuelsamid, an analyst at Navigant Research.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84133.html

Refracta 8.0 Is a Pint-Sized Powerhouse

Refracta is a somewhat obscure Linux distribution that offers
exceptional functionality and stability. Obscurity is not always a bad
thing when it comes to Linux distros. You can find some very worthwhile
alternatives to your current operating system. Refracta is a big
surprise in a small package. Many look-alike desktop distros are
difficult to distinguish from run-of-the-mill garden varieties.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84129.html

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