Thursday 24 August 2017

The Morning After: Galaxy Note comes back

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It's Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

The Galaxy Note 8 has arrived. Sure, we have the full breakdown below, but if you just want to relive the reveal event, we’ve cut a highlight video of the best 10 minutes to help you catch up quickly. Oh, and Elon Musk showed off a stylish new space suit. It’s Thursday.

Samsung’s big phone is back.

Meet the Galaxy Note 8

Fans of large phones have been waiting for Samsung’s next Galaxy Note since the last one suffered a devastating recall last year. Now that the Note 8 is revealed, Chris Velazco says it’s “a huge, beautifully made phone that just might be good enough to make people forget about its poorly designed predecessor.” That includes the first dual-camera setup on a Note -- it’s worth the wait -- a slightly smaller battery than the Note 7 (for reasons that should be obvious) and new software tweaks like shortcuts that launch two apps at once in split-screen mode. All of those features drive up its price, which will start north of $900, although Note 7 owners can expect a hefty discount.

Fanboy fuel.

Galaxy Note 8 by the numbers

Forget the preview, you’re all about the specs, and here they are. We’ve got your comparisons ready, breaking down Samsung’s new phablet vs. its predecessor as well as some large-screened competition (S8+, U11, iPhone 7 Plus).

Ready for landscape, event and portrait photographers

Nikon's D850 blends speed and resolution

The newest DSLR from Nikon includes a massive 45.7-megapixel sensor, and it’s capable of capturing full-res images at up to 9 fps. For video, it’s capable of 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at up to 120 fps and 8K time-lapse clips. Spec-wise the D850 compares very well to competition like the 5DS or GFX 50S, and will cost $3,300 (body only) when it starts shipping next month.

Who needs a thin-and-light?

HP's Omen X is a monstrous, customizable gaming laptop

While other gaming laptops are trending towards slim and portable, HP is showing off its hefty 10.8 lb Omen X. It’s expandable, with the opportunity to upgrade RAM, storage and other parts. Plus, the cooling system is prepared for overclocking, and it has a mechanical keyboard. Look for this one in November with a price starting at $2,000.

Can the cold vacuum of space crush the ‘gram?

Elon Musk shows off SpaceX's custom space suit on Instagram

According to the SpaceX and Tesla boss, this suit is no mere mockup, already tested to “double vacuum pressure.” We’re expecting more glamour shots over the coming days, so stay tuned.

Yes, it’s named after ‘WoW’

Inside ‘Carcraft,’ Waymo’s virtual world for testing self-driving car AI

Google’s autonomous vehicle project has logged about three million real-world miles, but a report in The Atlantic opens up its virtual world where 25,000 simulated cars cover 2.5 billion miles every day.

Keep an eye on IFA

Samsung will unveil its next Gear S smartwatch on Aug. 30th

After the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung’s next big mobile debut is probably a wearable device. Executive DJ Koh says we can expect to see a new Gear S smartwatch at IFA, where Samsung will have a press event on August 30th. As far as features, it will probably have a renewed focus on health monitoring, while previous leaks hinted at the arrival of a water-resistant Gear Fit 2 Pro as well.

But wait, there's more...

1. The next phase of Apple's self-driving car project is an employee shuttle

2. Get ready for 'Monument Valley 2' on Android

3. 'Fallout,' 'Doom' and 'Skyrim' will launch in VR this year

4. Life with AI: one week with Samsung Bixby

5. 'Star Wars Battlefront II' adds tactical weight to space combat

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Wednesday 23 August 2017

Editor's Pick: Tech Leaders Urge UN to Ban AI-Based Lethal Weapons

Tech Leaders Urge UN to Ban AI-Based Lethal Weapons

David Jones Aug 23, 2017 12:01 PM PT
	A group of the world's top technology leaders have published an open letter urging the United Nations to ban the use of AI in weapons systems, amid growing concerns that autonomous killer robots could wind up taking control. The group of 116 companies, most of which specialize in robotics or AI, argued that its growing use could revolutionize modern warfare in irreversible ways. [More...]

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The Smart Home Appliance and You
The recent rumor that iRobot had engaged in talks with Apple, Amazon and Google parent Alphabet to sell the data its Roomba vacuum cleaner gathers caused widespread privacy concerns. Roomba maps homes -- the spatial dimensions of rooms and distances between furniture and other objects -- and the data it collects would be valuable to any of the major players battling to control the smart home. [More...]

Google May Have Pixel Chromebook Showcase, Tiny Home in the Works
Google appears to be planning a Pixel-branded Chromebook and a downsized version of its Home smart speaker, following in the steps of Microsoft and Amazon respectively. Along with two expected new Pixel phones, Google this fall will unveil a Pixel-branded Chromebook and smaller, lower-priced version of its Home smart speaker, according to a report. [More...]

Survey: In-App Customer Support Is a Winner
Consumers want mobile apps with good in-app customer support, suggest results of a recent survey. Radius Global Market Research conducted the online poll of adults in the United States this spring. Among the survey's findings: Eighty-nine percent of respondents said they would recommend an app if a customer support agent proactively contacted them while they were experiencing problems. [More...]

Google Touts Android Oreo's Tasty New Features
Google has pulled the wraps off the latest version of its Android mobile OS. Version 8.0 Oreo has a number of improvements over 7.1 Nougat, the previous release of the OS. Google has tweaked Android's notification feature, for instance, so when an app has notifications pending, a dot appears in a corner of the program's icon. Press the dot and a window will pop up showing the notifications. [More...]

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T-Mobile Starts Building Low-Band Wireless Network in the Sticks
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Consumers Gain More Power to Seek Data Breach Damages
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Oracle Unveils Exadata Database as a Service
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What Tech Companies Are Doing Wrong With Extremists
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Merged VR: Augmented Reality Cubed
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Survey: In-App Customer Support Is a Winner
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Has Marketing Automation Started Making Sense?
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CRM Health Check
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Google Touts Android Oreo's Tasty New Features
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Heading in the Right (Re)Direction
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CoreOS Tectonic Platform Aims to Free the Cloud
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Tuesday 22 August 2017

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E-Commerce Minute: Tuesday -- August 22, 2017

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T-Mobile Starts Building Low-Band Wireless Network in the Sticks

T-Mobile last week announced that it has begun the long-anticipated
rollout of its new 600-MHz LTE premium low-band spectrum network in
Cheyenne, Wyoming, kicking off a massive rollout designed to provide
wireless coverage to rural communities across the U.S. T-Mobile also
plans to use the low-band spectrum to accelerate deployment of next-
generation 5G mobile service.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84750.html

Consumers Gain More Power to Seek Data Breach Damages

There are no good outcomes of an electronic data system breach. At best,
companies dealing with e-commerce technologies face the formidable task
and the resulting cost of repairs. In addition having to fix information
technology systems, companies suffering breaches may be increasingly
vulnerable to legal action taken by customers whose personal data was
affected.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84747.html

Has Marketing Automation Started Making Sense?

B2B marketing automation has a long way to go, suggest the results of a
recent survey of more than 350 marketing professionals in the United
States and Europe. Act-On Software commissioned Econsultancy to conduct
the research for its State of B2B Marketing report released last week.
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