Thursday 31 August 2017

The Morning After: Amazon and Microsoft AI work together

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It's Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

As August comes to a close, IFA 2017 is in full swing, starting with reveals from companies like LG, ASUS and Samsung. We’ll have more news from the show floor over the next few days, which you can keep track of right here.

You’ll never even notice it’s there.

Nest’s $169 thermostat keeps it simple

The Thermostat E still looks like a Nest device, but it doesn't have a metallic ring or a bright phone-like screen. It has a subtle design intended to blend in and simply displays the current temperature. Despite having a lower price than Nest’s flagship $249 thermostat, it has many of the same features with schedule setting, schedule learning and remote control via app.

Pretend this is the G6.

LG V30 hands-on

Despite several quality efforts, LG’s phones haven’t gained a reputation matching the competition from Samsung and Apple, but this could be the device to turn that around. Chris Velazco says the V30 is no also-ran, with a clean, comfortable design wrapped around its massive 6-inch OLED screen.

(Almost) no compromises.

The latest ASUS 2-in-1 has NVIDIA graphics and weighs 3 pounds

With the latest ZenBook Flip and VivoBook, ASUS is squeezing some serious horsepower into very small devices. Its ZenBook Flip 14 is the “world's thinnest 2-in-1 laptop with discrete graphics,” thanks to its entry-level GeForce MX150 hardware (a mobile version of the GTX 1030). Meanwhile, the Vivobook S14 shares that same GPU but inside a thin-and-light laptop frame.

Kick, push.

Riptide's electric skateboard balances power and portability

There are tons of options for electric skateboards, but the newest entry to hit the crowdfunding scene is this Riptide R1. According to Jon Turi, “it's come closest to what I've been looking for on all fronts: size, price and power.”

For your wrists and ears.

Samsung’s new stuff

Since Samsung already gave us the tea on its Note 8, the company’s IFA 2017 reveals are focused elsewhere. For pure smartwatch fans, there’s the Gear Sport, which puts a health-centric spin on the Gear S3, while the Gear Fit 2 Pro band brings big improvements for activity tracking. Finally, the new Gear IconX Bluetooth earbuds can connect to its Bixby AI assistant.

Amazon and Microsoft AI, together forever.

Soon, Alexa and Cortana will work with each other

In the near future, summoning the AI helpers will be as easy as saying "Alexa, open Cortana," or "Cortana, open Alexa." That may sound like an odd fit now, but both Amazon and Microsoft are convinced of its perks.

But wait, there's more...

1. iPhone 8 reportedly swaps the home button for gesture controls

2. Alienware shows off new 34-inch widescreen gaming monitors with G-Sync

3. Olympus gives its entry-level mirrorless camera a 4K upgrade

4. Even if Hyperloop fails, public transport will win

5. 'Onliner' malware spambot targets 711 million email accounts

6. Logitech Craft keyboard has a 'smart' dial for creatives

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Wednesday 30 August 2017

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Apple, Accenture Team on iOS Enterprise Apps
(Posted 30-Aug-17)
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Cyberthieves Train Their Sights on US Mobile Phone Customers
(Posted 29-Aug-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84772.html

Amazon Takes 1st Steps Toward Whole Foods Pricing Makeover
(Posted 28-Aug-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84769.html

Consumer Healthcare: Growing Importance of Patient Education and
Communications Solutions
(Posted 25-Aug-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84758.html

Ad Tech's Future Beyond Facebook and Google
(Posted 24-Aug-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84761.html

Walmart, Google Enter Voice-Shopping Fray
(Posted 24-Aug-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84760.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Congressional App Challenge Director Rachel Décoste: Get on Board the
Tech Train
(Posted 30-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84771.html

Apple to Sate iPhone Curiosity Sept. 12
(Posted 29-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84770.html

As New Turnaround King, Is HP Better Than Apple?
(Posted 28-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84767.html

Google Connects Mobile Searchers to Depression Assessment Tool
(Posted 25-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84764.html

Microsoft Unveils Real-Time AI for Azure
(Posted 25-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84762.html

Samsung's Note8 Is Its Biggest Galaxy Phone Yet
(Posted 24-Aug-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84759.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

Rise in Mobile Commerce Fuels Demand for Omnichannel Service
(Posted 30-Aug-17)
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Ten Billion
(Posted 29-Aug-17)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84773.html

Robots May Become Go-To Customer Service Reps
(Posted 26-Aug-17)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84765.html

Zyme CCO Ted Dimbero: Connecting the Channel Data Dots
(Posted 24-Aug-17)
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This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

Too Few Candidates to Fill Growing Number of Open Source Jobs
(Posted 30-Aug-17)
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Window Maker Live: Cool Retro Look, Even Cooler Performance
(Posted 28-Aug-17)
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Microsoft, Red Hat Offer Enterprise Support for Containers in Hybrid
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The Morning After: Google vs. Apple in augmented reality

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It's Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

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We’re only at the halfway mark of this week, and Google is taking on Apple for AR dominance and Uber officially named its new CEO.

The next battleground.

Google unveils its answer to Apple’s ARKit: ARCore

Old and tired: AI. New and wired: augmented reality. After a few months of Apple developers wowing us with augmented reality demos using iOS 11’s new ARKit features, Google is striking back. It revealed a new augmented reality SDK for Android phones called ARCore, which helps developers blend real and virtual worlds using just a device’s sensors and camera. There are three key features available now: motion tracking (it uses the phone’s camera to detect your position in the room), environmental understanding (so it can find horizontal surfaces) and light estimation (so the lighting and shadow of virtual objects match your surroundings).

That’s where it differs from Project Tango, Google’s other AR project, which relied on extra hardware for increased precision. Plus, while we’re still waiting for iOS 11’s public release, these features are available to developers now and will work on any device running Android N or above.

Good riddance.

Google pulls 300 Android apps used for DDoS attacks

A cross-company alliance of security researchers teamed up to take down the WireX botnet, which turned out to be powered by malware-laden Android apps. Google has removed those apps from the Play Store and is in the process of pulling them from infected devices. The programs (pretending to function as basic apps like ringtone makers or storage managers) would run normally, then later download a program that ran in the background to attack its creator’s targeted websites.

And Google Assistant voice control

Deezer HiFi adds Chromecast streaming

For those who require the absolute best audio quality, Deezer is expanding the reach of its high-fidelity streams. Previously a Sonos-only feature, Deezer Elite has been renamed Deezer HiFi, and will work with any device that has Google’s Cast support built-in. Plus, if the device uses Google Assistant, then users can access their music library by voice control.

Acoustic Informatics.

Reprogramming the piano

Every time jazz pianist Dan Tepfer hits a note, the Yamaha Disklavier -- his digital player piano -- sends the information via MIDI to his laptop, which instantly shoots back an algorithmic response that causes other keys to play themselves. The effect makes it seem as if he has four hands playing simultaneously, all of them in sync.

IRL.

What we're using: Qapital, Mighty and the Switch Pro controller

This month’s In Real Life focuses on self-improvement: taking your Spotify playlists to the gym minus your phone, getting some app-powered help on your savings and, er, being a better gamer on the Nintendo Switch.

A not-so-dystopian robot future.

Robot caregivers are saving the elderly from lives of loneliness

Growing older alone can be bad for your health, but support robots springing up around Japan are proving surprisingly adept at keeping retirees engaged.

But wait, there's more...

1. Cummins unveils an electric big rig weeks before Tesla

2. Uber officially names its new CEO: Dara Khosrowshahi

3. Apple TV 4K movies could cost $20, but studios want more

4. IFA 2017: Intel's 18-core Xeon CPU may be destined for the iMac Pro

5. Tinder's Gold subscription launches worldwide to reveal who likes you

6. Amazon adds multi-room audio control to Echo devices

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Tuesday 29 August 2017

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E-Commerce Minute: Tuesday -- August 29, 2017

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Cyberthieves Train Their Sights on US Mobile Phone Customers
Amazon Takes 1st Steps Toward Whole Foods Pricing Makeover
Robots May Become Go-To Customer Service Reps
Consumer Healthcare: Growing Importance of Patient Education and Communications Solutions

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Cyberthieves Train Their Sights on US Mobile Phone Customers

A relatively new form of cybercrime recently has been plaguing American
consumers. Thieves have been hijacking mobile phone account numbers and
then transferring services to a different device. Further, hackers have
begun using mobile numbers to raid digital wallets and similar accounts.
This type of theft has been successful even against the most
sophisticated of consumers.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84772.html

Amazon Takes 1st Steps Toward Whole Foods Pricing Makeover

Amazon kicked off the completion of its acquisition of Whole Foods
Market with steep price cuts on some products. Among those now available
at lower prices are Whole Trade bananas, organic avocados, organic large
brown eggs, responsibly-farmed salmon and tilapia, organic baby kale and
baby lettuce, animal-welfare-rated 85 percent lean ground beef, and
organic Gala and Fuji apples.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84769.html

Robots May Become Go-To Customer Service Reps

The customer service robot market will be worth $88 million by 2022,
according to Tractica. Annual shipments are expected to increase from
2,730 units in 2016 to nearly 4,800 in 2022. The robots will be both
humanoid and non-humanoid. However, telepresence robots, chatbots, and
stationary customer interactive systems that don't have moving parts are
not included in the count.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/84765.html

Consumer Healthcare: Growing Importance of Patient Education and Communications Solutions

As the healthcare industry shifts to value-based care models, patient
education and communication solutions increasingly have become an
investment priority for care providers and payers. Consumers have many
means, whether digital or analog, to acquire medical knowledge and
personal health information, and they tend to reach out to their doctor
when sick, or when they have complex health questions.
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