Friday 19 May 2017

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Google’s big annual conference has wrapped up, while the FCC has voted to roll back net neutrality protections made under the last US government. Less (more?) importantly, Apple has designed, patented and made a pizza box to ensure your crust doesn’t get soggy. Progress.

The battle has only begun.

The FCC votes to move forward with gutting net neutrality

As expected, the FCC voted 2-1 along party lines to proceed with plans to undo net neutrality protections established under the Obama administration. If the FCC rolls back Title II classification in favor of defining internet again as a Title I service, ISPs will be able to prioritize data as they see fit, and perhaps charge more for better service. As Terrence O’Brien points out, the trouble with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s argument for ‘light touch’ regulation is that it relies on the belief that the internet still works the way it did back in 1996.

We’re back.

Catch up on Google's plans for VR in under 3 minutes

During day two of Google I/O 2017, the company detailed its plans for both AR and VR. If you didn't see our live coverage earlier today, don't worry: We've cut down the half-hour talk into a much shorter clip. You can catch up on all the news about Daydream Euphrates, YouTube VR, Google Cast and much more in under three minutes.

In-car at I/O

Audi's conceptual Android interface is a lot better than what's in most cars these days

Earlier this week, Google announced that Audi and Volvo are both working on cars with Android-based head units. We spent some time in a Q8 concept equipped with a demo version of the interface and came away impressed. While it’s still a reskinned Android experience, Audi’s version does include access to Spotify, Google Maps and the Assistant AI -- all without plugging in your phone.

Millions could benefit from what Android O makes possible.

Android Go could help make Android O a runaway success

Android O might not seem like the most exciting software update at first, but it could be one of the most important. Google has been on a quest to capture and delight billions of new smartphone users for years with various initiatives. So far, scaling hasn't been a problem -- there are now 2 billion monthly active devices, and with Android Go, Google's hell-bent on picking up even more in developing and underserved markets. When phone makers install Android O on their low-end devices, they don't just get optimizations to make everything run better. They also get a different set of stock Google apps and a version of the Play Store that highlights apps designed for these limited devices.

After worried airlines pushed back, officials say a full ban is "off the table."

The US may not ban laptops on European flights after all

European and American officials met over a laptop ban proposed by the Trump administration, and sources have told the Associated Press that it's "off the table" for now. While the ban has been voted down, for now, officials are reportedly considering other measures, including wide intelligence sharing, and plan to meet again next week.

I wonder what score they'll give it.

OnePlus 5 will feature DxO's photography expertise

While a summer launch is confirmed for OnePlus’ next (typically great value) smartphone, we don’t know much else about it. Well, until yesterday, when the company took to its own forums revealing that it’s working with DxO to make its next smartphone one of the best mobile cameras out there. Renowned for creating the respected camera benchmark system, DxOMark, details are still vague as to how the two companies will contribute to the smartphone camera, but with the likes of the HTC U11 and Galaxy S8 pushing the imaging envelope, it’s probably a good idea.

The group is worried about misinformation forming policy.

House Science Committee asks Trump to stop relying on fake news

Donald Trump, science skeptic and 45th president of the United States of America, woke up to a message this morning from some of his harshest critics. Members of the House of Representative Committee on Science, Space and Technology issued a letter expressing their concern that Trump relies so heavily on unverified information and shows blatant disregard for scientific fact. "Until the OSTP is adequately staffed and the director position is filled by a qualified, objective scientist who understands the difference between alternative news peddled on alt-right websites and legitimate well-vetted scientific facts, we fear that you will continue to be vulnerable to misinformation and fake news."

If Bungie can stick the landing, they’ll have something special.

‘Destiny 2’ has the fundamentals to be a solid sequel

Sequels often have it tough. However, Destiny 2 looks like it might have what it takes to be a great follow-up to the original hit. Reporting from the title’s gameplay premiere event, Sean Buckley explains how the game borrows the most iconic elements of its predecessor, but ups the ante with more spectacular special moves, more weapon choice, and a world (well, universe) that seems bigger and grander in nearly every way.

Looks like an Apple device.

Apple patented (and made) a pizza box to prevent a soggy crust

One more ~~thing~~ slice.

It doesn't get more millennial than this.

Fujifilm's SQ10 is an instant camera for the Instagram generation

Instant film cameras have been making a comeback in recent years, and Fujifilm is partially responsible for this. Its Instax Mini 8 is a best-seller on Amazon, which may have something to do with the fact it only costs roughly $70. For those willing to pay more for a confusing hybrid: Enter the Square SQ10. Combining instant film with digital camera sensors, it’s priced at $280. It features a newly minted CMOS sensor (1/4-inch) with a 28.5mm f/2.4 fixed lens and an image processor that, Fuji says, will push out the best shots yet from an Instax product. Don’t worry: the digital output is square, and thus, Instagram-friendly.

But wait, there's more...

1. Google Lens offers a clear view of the company's future

2. Samsung's QLED TVs are a dream for color calibration nerds

3. A 'Dark Crystal' prequel is coming to Netflix

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Thursday 18 May 2017

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Thursday -- May 18, 2017

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Headline Scan
Google Pushes AI, Machine Learning to the Front
Feren OS: A Linux Desktop Game-Changer
Wearable Tech Can Detect Life-Threatening Heart Problems
HPE Unveils Huge Single-Memory Computer Prototype
Crate.io Packs New Features, Services Into DB Upgrade
Nintendo Readies Mario for E3 Spotlight
Google's New Mobile OS Will Have a Distinctly Non-Linux Hue
Dell's 'Alice' Will Guide Women Through VC Wonderland
Nvidia Embraces Deep Neural Nets With Volta
Microsoft Debuts Smarter Cloud at Build
Amazon Gives Fashion Advice, Snacks Get Musical, Coffee Tables Get Smart
The IoT's Scramble to Combat Botnets
Amazon Adds Show to Echo's Tell

Today's Story Highlights

Google Pushes AI, Machine Learning to the Front

Addressing thousands of developers at the annual Google I/O conference
on Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the company's new
strategy to transition from mobile first to artificial intelligence and
machine learning. The goal is to equip the company's line of digital
assistant products and services to anticipate the needs of users, and
comprehend sights and sounds in new ways.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84542.html

Feren OS: A Linux Desktop Game-Changer

Feren OS is a polished and well-stocked Linux distro that comes close to
being an ideal replacement for Microsoft Windows and macOS. In fact,
this impressive Linux OS is a very attractive replacement for any Linux
distro. The only impediment to this assessment is dislike of the
Cinnamon desktop. Feren OS does not give you any other desktop options,
but it comes with many configuration choices.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84541.html

Wearable Tech Can Detect Life-Threatening Heart Problems

Cardiogram last week announced that it has developed a preliminary
algorithm to use with the Apple Watch and Android Wear devices to detect
atrial fibrillation with higher accuracy than previously validated
detection methods. Atrial fibrillation, or AF, affects about 2.7 million
Americans, and increases the risk of stroke by five times. Overall, it
causes about 15 percent of strokes.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84525.html

HPE Unveils Huge Single-Memory Computer Prototype

HPE on Tuesday introduced the world's largest single-memory computer as
part of The Machine, its research project into memory-driven computing.
The computer has 160 T-bytes of memory, and HPE expects the architecture
to allow memory to scale up to 4.096 yottabytes. The memory is spread
across 40 physical nodes that are interconnected using a high-
performance fabric protocol.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84536.html

Crate.io Packs New Features, Services Into DB Upgrade

Crate.io on Tuesday announced an upgrade to its open source CrateDB, and
introduced a commercial version. The database now is available as a
managed service as well. CrateDB 2.0 features clustering enhancements
and SQL improvements. The enterprise edition adds authentication and
authorization features for enhanced security, which are not provided in
the open source version.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84538.html

Nintendo Readies Mario for E3 Spotlight

Nintendo will provide numerous activities and spotlight its in-
development titles at next month's E3 in Los Angeles. However, it once
again has decided not to host a traditional press event, despite the
fact that Nintendo was one of the first companies to establish the
tradition of holding a pre-show briefing for institutional investors,
analysts and the media.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84534.html

Google's New Mobile OS Will Have a Distinctly Non-Linux Hue

Google has been developing a new open source OS called "Fuchsia" for
smartphones, tablets and other devices, which could be unveiled as early
as this summer. Little has been revealed about the new OS since it first
came to light last year. However, new details that surfaced last week
have been making the rounds. Fuchsia apparently will move Google away
from its long association with Linux.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84535.html

Dell's 'Alice' Will Guide Women Through VC Wonderland

One of the interesting things at Dell EMC World came from Karen Quintos,
the most powerful woman at Dell. Karen is responsible for its
Entrepreneur in Residence program, which focuses on equipping and
helping woman entrepreneurs. Dell Technologies apparently has created
"Alice," a female-focused artificial intelligence focused on helping
support and drive innovative firms backed by women.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84527.html

Nvidia Embraces Deep Neural Nets With Volta

At this year's GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia's premier conference
for technical computing with graphic processors, the company reserved
the top keynote for its CEO Jensen Huang. Over the years, the GTC
conference went from a segment in a larger, mostly gaming-oriented and
somewhat scattershot conference called "nVision" to become one of the
key conferences that mixes academic and commercial high-performance
computing.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84528.html

Microsoft Debuts Smarter Cloud at Build

Microsoft executives, led by CEO Satya Nadella, introduced a series of
enhancements to the company's critical data and cloud services at the
kickoff of its annual Build conference, demonstrating new ways to expand
adoption of artificial intelligence, personal digital assistants and
other innovations. There will be more than 25 billion intelligent
devices in the world by 2020, Nadella said.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84524.html

Amazon Gives Fashion Advice, Snacks Get Musical, Coffee Tables Get Smart

Amazon's Echo system, which brought the company's Alexa assistant to
tables and countertops as a hub for your home, now has evolved into
something a little more visually minded. I don't mean the brand new Echo
Show -- it's the Echo Look that has caught my eye. The Echo Look has a
built-in camera that captures both audio and video. Amazon wants you to
use it to help you choose your outfits.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84515.html

The IoT's Scramble to Combat Botnets

With shadowy botnet armies lurking around the globe and vigilante gray-
hat actors inoculating susceptible devices, the appetite for Internet of
Things security is stronger than ever. "If you throw IoT on a con talk,
you've got a pretty good chance to get in," remarked information
security professional Jason Kent, as he began his presentation at
Chicago's Thotcon conference last week.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84523.html

Amazon Adds Show to Echo's Tell

Echo isn't just for sound anymore. Amazon on Tuesday announced Echo
Show, a new version of its popular smart speaker that comes with a 7-
inch color touchscreen, 5-inch front-facing camera and dual 2-inch Dolby
speakers. With its screen, it can show YouTube videos, access home
security cameras, display photos and scroll lyrics as you listen to
songs from streaming services.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84522.html

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E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Thursday -- May 18, 2017

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Headline Scan
Intertwining Artificial Intelligence With Blockchain
Massive Ransomware Attack Reaps Meager Profits
E-Commerce Gets the Einstein Treatment
Federal First Responder Project Presents Juicy Telecom Opportunity
3 Ways Your Sales Organization Should Prepare for AI
Microsoft Bashes NSA Following Massive Ransomware Attacks
Charter's Wireless Play

Today's Story Highlights

Intertwining Artificial Intelligence With Blockchain

Except for those folks living under rocks, everyone knows about or at
least has heard of bitcoin. However, not everyone understands the
technology of bitcoin, which extends well beyond Internet-based
currency. For the rock people, bitcoin is an Internet-based currency
that allows for transparency with respect to each transfer of the
currency through the use of a distributed database.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84540.html

Massive Ransomware Attack Reaps Meager Profits

The WannaCry ransom attack that quickly circled the globe last week is
not yet fully contained. So far, it has impacted more than 300,000
computers in 150 countries. However, one of the remarkable things about
it is that only a trifling $100,000 in ransom, give or take, apparently
has been paid. That represents a surprisingly low response from an
attack generally considered the biggest ever.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84537.html

E-Commerce Gets the Einstein Treatment

E-commerce brings together several themes that relate to our current
fascination with artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, mobile
technology and the like. It's actually more than that, because it
represents an underserved part of CRM. Until fairly recently, there were
few tools that retailers could use to reach online customers for
marketing and sales.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84539.html

Federal First Responder Project Presents Juicy Telecom Opportunity

Competition in telecom price and service packages has been getting a lot
of attention lately. However, network providers also have been pursuing
other opportunities that consumers might miss if they're exposed only to
traditional advertising. AT&T's cooperation with the U.S. government in
developing a national emergency responder network is a case in point.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84533.html

3 Ways Your Sales Organization Should Prepare for AI

AI is a trend, and it's always nice to be trendy, but as great as CPQ
is, it's still only one source of data. Without sufficient data, AI is
extremely limited. It's like allowing your toddler to learn only about
colors: The kid might be a whiz with colors, all right, but without
context -- in other words, more data -- that information won't make any
sense.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84532.html

Microsoft Bashes NSA Following Massive Ransomware Attacks

Microsoft this weekend unleashed its wrath on the National Security
Agency, alleging it was responsible for the ransomware attack that began
last week and has spread to thousands of corporate, government and
individual computer systems around the world. Microsoft Chief Legal
Officer Brad Smith launched a blistering attack on the NSA and
governments worldwide.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84531.html

Charter's Wireless Play

Charter Spectrum has announced it will resell Comcast's Xfinity Mobile
wireless service to customers inside its region. The good news is that
this deal lets Charter get quick access to wireless without competing
with Comcast. Comcast and Charter Communications last week said they had
reached an "operational agreement" about working together.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84530.html

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Editor's Pick: Wearable Tech Can Detect Life-Threatening Heart Problems

Wearable Tech Can Detect Life-Threatening Heart Problems

Richard Adhikari May 18, 2017 5:00 AM PT
	Cardiogram last week announced that it has developed a preliminary algorithm to use with the Apple Watch and Android Wear devices to detect atrial fibrillation with higher accuracy than previously validated detection methods. Atrial fibrillation, or AF, affects about 2.7 million Americans, and increases the risk of stroke by five times. Overall, it causes about 15 percent of strokes. [More...]

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Crate.io Packs New Features, Services Into DB Upgrade
Crate.io on Tuesday announced an upgrade to its open source CrateDB, and introduced a commercial version. The database now is available as a managed service as well. CrateDB 2.0 features clustering enhancements and SQL improvements. The enterprise edition adds authentication and authorization features for enhanced security, which are not provided in the open source version. [More...]

E-Commerce Gets the Einstein Treatment
E-commerce brings together several themes that relate to our current fascination with artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, mobile technology and the like. It's actually more than that, because it represents an underserved part of CRM. Until fairly recently, there were few tools that retailers could use to reach online customers for marketing and sales. [More...]

Massive Ransomware Attack Reaps Meager Profits
The WannaCry ransom attack that quickly circled the globe last week is not yet fully contained. So far, it has impacted more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries. However, one of the remarkable things about it is that only a trifling $100,000 in ransom, give or take, apparently has been paid. That represents a surprisingly low response from an attack generally considered the biggest ever. [More...]

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