Wednesday 12 July 2017

The Morning After: The real end of Windows Phone

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Good morning! Today, the next generation of self-driving cars is coming, we try to explain the confusing world of Magic Leap’s augmented reality and it’s the true end of Windows Phone.
 

The 2019 model is the first production car with level-3 autonomy.
 

Audi introduces its semi-autonomous A8
 

Audi introduces its semi-autonomous A8<br />   

After a sneak peek of the vehicle parking itself and appearing in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the Audi A8 luxury sedan is finally being shown off in all its high-tech glory. With Level 3 autonomy, active electronic suspension, a mild hybrid engine and brand new infotainment system, it's the future of the German automaker's vehicles.
 

Free (with ads).

LiquidSky 2.0 beta puts any video game in your Android device
 

The LiquidSky 2.0 beta is live today in the Google Play Store, promising to let you play any game on any Android device via the magic of cloud streaming and a virtual PC setup. Want to cruise around Grand Theft Auto 5 on your Pixel XL? Or maybe you'd rather wreck some fools in Overwatch on your Galaxy Tab S2? That's what this update is all about.
 

The web-slinger’s newest adventure needed an assist.
 

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ works because of Iron Man’s tech
 

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ works because of Iron Man’s tech<br />   

Now that the MCU-integrated Spider-Man movie is in theaters, we take a look at how technology is a central part of the plot. With a modernized take on a teenage superhero, there are a lot of differences from previous Spider-Man movies. We’ll break them down for you, with only mild spoilers along the way. 
 

A heart-rate sensor, GPS and vibrant display for less than $100?
 

$99 buys you a useful, but plain, Android Wear watch
 

$99 buys you a useful, but plain, Android Wear watch<br />   

There are already so many Android Wear watches on the market. Google typically partners with heavyweights in tech and fashion. That’s why it's intriguing to see a small, obscure startup like Mobvoi offers its own Android Wear watch. The most interesting part, though, is the Ticwatch E's price tag: just $99.
 

The startup's Chief Game Wizard says it’s all about "everyday adventure."
 

Magic Leap is still figuring out what 'mixed reality' is
 

Magic Leap is still figuring out what 'mixed reality' is<br />   

While the mysterious Magic Leap might be closing in on consumer-ready hardware, it's still in the process of discovering exactly what 'mixed reality' is. We know it's some form of augmented reality wearable, and one that uses digital light field tech to project images into your eye, mimicking the natural way light hits your retinas. The tech is supposed to make digital objects so real it's "like dreaming with your eyes open."

Delivering the opening keynote at gaming conference Develop:Brighton today, Magic Leap's Graeme Devine said, "There's huge expectations that mixed reality will come out of the gate and, oh boy! It'll be here and it'll be just like Minority Report right away... And no, we've never seen that with any platform. So that ask is impossible." Devine then tried to elaborate on what’s coming.
 

It would also tout a giant G6-like display.
 

Google's 2017 Pixel XL may pack a squeezable body
 

Google's 2017 Pixel XL may pack a squeezable body<br />   

Google's next Pixel phone is reportedly an LG-made device that borrows the styling cues of the original Pixel series, but with a G6-like 6-inch, 2:1 ratio display (here AMOLED instead of LCD) and a minimal bezel. More importantly, it would include a squeezable frame akin to HTC's U11 -- you'd give your phone a firm grip to interact with Google Assistant.
 

My only friend, the end.
 

Microsoft officially ends support for Windows Phone
 

Microsoft officially ends support for Windows Phone<br />   

Microsoft has ended support for Windows Phone 8.1 just over three years after its April 2014 debut. No more updates.

But wait, there's more...

1. Rob Kardashian's revenge porn is social media's latest headache

2. Microsoft plans to connect rural Americans in 12 states using TV White spaces technology

3. Louis Vuitton made a $3,000 Android Wear smartwatch

4. Trump sued for blocking users on Twitter

5. Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' season two premiere date: October 27th

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Tuesday 11 July 2017

The Morning After: Amazon's big sale and stolen umbrellas

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AI is learning parkour, Amazon’s huge sale is upon us and we ask if technology can somehow replace painkillers.

These look familiar.
 

What happens when AI teaches itself parkour?
 

What happens when AI teaches itself parkour?<br />   

Come for the reinforcement learning, stay for the GIFs.
 

Happy holidays.
 

Amazon Prime Day is upon us, have you bought your Echo?
 

<p>Amazon Prime Day is upon us, have you bought your Echo?<br />   </p>

It’s hard to say what counts as a ‘real’ holiday these days, but discounts are discounts. Our friends from The Wirecutter have some advice on the best discounts, which just happen to include a couple of Amazon’s own products.

Wait, what?
 

Ubuntu Linux is available in the Windows Store
 

The year of the Linux desktop has arrived, but in an unexpected way. Microsoft has welcomed Ubuntu Linux into its app store, making it easier than ever to try out the OS. For now, support is limited to Windows Insider beta testers, but everyone will have access once the Fall Creator’s Update for Windows 10 arrives.
 

Stylish but flawed.
 

HP Spectre X2 (2017) review
 

HP Spectre X2 (2017) review<br />   

The HP Spectre X2 is a better Surface Pro competitor than before, but there's still plenty of room for improvement. It’s a cheaper alternative to Microsoft’s convertible, with a gorgeous design and comfortable keyboard, but the 2017 version still has touchpad issues and subpar battery life.
 

Improving AI accessibility.
 

Google’s ‘PAIR’ project wants AI and humans to get along
 

A Google initiative called PAIR, or People + AI Research initiative, aims to make sure AI technology is beneficial and empowering for everyone, and it will focus on tools for AI developers and how to make sure AI systems are inclusive. “PAIR is devoted to advancing the research and design of people-centric AI systems. We're interested in the full spectrum of human interaction with machine intelligence, from supporting engineers to understanding everyday experiences with AI.”
 

It’s like a G6 mini.
 


 

LG’s Q6 lineup fits FullVision screens on midrange phones

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If you like the look of LG’s G6 but decided it’s too expensive, relax. Soon you’ll be able to get it in a cheaper version. The Q6+, Q6 and Q6 Alpha have varying amounts of built-in storage and RAM, but share the big screen, metal frame and features like facial recognition cribbed from their bigger brother. We don’t have pricetags yet, but they will start rolling out next month in Asia.
 

Looking for a drug-free answer to pain management.
 

Can tech replace painkillers?
 

Can tech replace painkillers?<br />   

While Jennifer was on a series of medications for her pain relief -- off-label antidepressants, muscle relaxers and lesser opioids like tramadol -- she found what she calls an unexpected alternative to heavy opioids. It's a small wearable called Quell, a band she wears around her calf that disperses pain relief using low-intensity electrical signals throughout her body's nervous system. It’s one of several technological solutions that might offer a different way of dealing with pain. Brian Mastroianni reports on what’s happening.
 

But wait, there's more...

1. The endangered Great Barrier Reef is not in danger, says UNESCO

2. Microsoft 365 is yet another stab at attracting IT love

3. An excess of 'failed' stars is a bad sign for alien life

4. What's on TV this week: 'Game of Thrones'

5. People won't stop stealing this company's rentable umbrellas

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