Friday 22 September 2017

The Morning After: Eight or wait?

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It's Friday, September 22, 2017.

Hey, good morning!

It’s officially iPhone 8 day: Apple’s newest devices go on sale in stores and start to reach new owners. Pro tip: To reset the iPhone 8, you have to press volume up, volume down, then hold the power switch for what feels like far too long. It’s not all iPhone, though. Read on.

No Atmos.

Apple TV 4K hands-on

The Ultra HD Apple TV is here, and it’s everything Devindra Hardawar could ask for. Dolby Vision and HDR10 support are present and accounted for, while the remote has a subtle tweak to help users know if they’re holding it the right way. We’ll have a full review for you next week, but enjoy this taste if you’re waiting to find an accessory for your new 4K TV.

Hail to the king.

Original Xbox’s ‘Duke’ controller is returning for current platforms

Xbox designer Seamus Blackley has been building a near-perfect recreation of the 17-year-old Duke controller for peripheral company Hyperkin. We don’t have a price or release date yet, but gamers with super-sized paws should keep an eye out for the return of a classic.

Maybe a Model 3 is the one for you.

Tesla will discontinue its most affordable Model SOn Sunday, Tesla’s vehicle lineup will be smaller by one as it discontinues its cheapest Model S option, the Model S 75. That means the all-wheel-drive version -- the 75D -- will take its place as the low-end Model S sedan, currently listed at a starting price of $74,500.

On Sunday, Tesla’s vehicle lineup will be smaller by one as it discontinues its cheapest Model S option, the Model S 75. That means the all-wheel-drive version -- the 75D -- will take its place as the low-end Model S sedan, currently listed at a starting price of $74,500.

Researchers claim it’s the closest artificial material equivalent to a natural muscle.

Synthetic muscle breakthrough could lead to ‘lifelike’ robots

A breakthrough in soft robotics means scientists are now one step closer to creating lifelike machines. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a 3D printed synthetic tissue that can act as active muscle. The material, which can push, pull, bend, and twist (thanks to its use of silicone rubber and ethanol-dispensing micro-bubbles) is also capable of carrying 1,000 times its own weight. Finally: Soft robots will be able to actually do things.

I’m not sure who will buy it.

Royole’s ‘personal cinema’ headset carries a heavy premium

The personal cinema: A head-mounted display that lets you immerse yourself in a movie, blocking out the distractions of modern life. No matter if you’re on a plane or train, you can pretend that you have your very own screening room. The latest entrant into that world is Royole, a company that doesn’t have a storied history in consumer devices. It hopes to use its know-how to out-do rival headsets, like Avegant and Sony, which have both offered similar hardware in the past. But is a headset really the future of cinema?

Lots of space gym.

How Peggy Whitson stayed in shape aboard the ISS

Space is no place for battles of the bulge. That’s why NASA insists on getting its astronauts into peak physical condition before sending them offworld. But aboard the ISS, in a living space the size of a football field, the human body will readily go to pot. So how did Peggy Whitson, the longest-orbiting astronaut in American history, manage an astonishing nine and a half months in microgravity without having her body and mind atrophy? She hit the astronaut gym.

But wait, there's more...

1. 'Doom' for the Nintendo Switch feels exactly like it's supposed to

2. Netflix adds HDR support for iPhone 8, iPhone X, and iPad Pro

3. What if the Google-HTC deal is actually about voice assistants?

4. Mercedes is building smarter headlights for its cars of the future

5. NVIDIA drops the basic Shield TV's price to $180

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Thursday 21 September 2017

The Morning After: Google buys a bit of HTC

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It's Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Welcome to Thursday. Apple’s new Watch Series 3 has a tiny LTE connectivity issue -- something the company says it will fix in an update, but good luck to those with a pre-order. Google, as rumored, is buying HTC’s Pixel team, and, well, half the latter’s R&D contingent, too.

Just in time for the Pixel 2 debut.

Google is buying HTC’s Pixel team for $1.1 billion

After a series of rumors, Google and HTC have finally worked out a hardware deal. Under this arrangement, Google has acquired about half of HTC’s R&D team, covering the folks who worked on its Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, as well as access to HTC’s patents. HTC received $1.1 billion, keeps its manufacturing capabilities and will continue to develop its own smartphones and VR hardware. One more thing to keep in mind before we see the new Pixel phones October 4th.

FYI.

The Apple Watch Series 3 has a problem with public WiFi networks

If you’re planning on trying to rely solely on your Apple Watch and its LTE connection, there’s one thing to watch out for -- public WiFi networks. Early Apple Watch Series 3 reviews have discovered it’s susceptible to a bug where it connects to open WiFi networks a little too eagerly. The problem is that if they use a login web page, it gets stuck (since it doesn’t have a browser) and doesn’t switch back to LTE. Apple says it’s investigating a fix in a future software update.

Don’t put yourself at risk.

Nest gets into home security in a big way

Beyond thermostats and simple cameras, Nest is now ready to handle more of your home security needs. The $500+ Nest Secure system combines a Guard that doubles as keypad and brain of the operation, with sensors that watch entryways and rooms while small Tags can arm and disarm the system with a tap. Separately, it also introduced the Hello video doorbell and an updated outdoor camera with facial recognition.

This is why we love Mario.

The first Mario game on the Switch has the makings of a new classic.

Super Mario Odyssey doesn’t ship until October 27th, but Devindra Hardawar is convinced it’s “precisely the Mario entry Nintendo needs right now.” With rich and expansive new worlds, it manages to maintain the legacy of Mario 64 while still feeling completely fresh.

The A Team.

The next 'Terminator' movie will star Linda Hamilton

Director James Cameron and star Linda Hamilton sat out of the three sequels that ultimately failed to reach the same heights as the originals. But now, after a 25-year hiatus, the duo are set to return to the franchise, alongside Arnie, in what Hollywood Reporter says will be a direct sequel to Judgement Day. Cameron will produce, and Hamilton will apparently have a starring role in the new Terminator movie.

Alicia Vikander stars in Hollywood’s latest take on the series.

‘Tomb Raider’ trailer teases the cinematic reboot of Lara Croft

Gotta get those moody reboot bucks.

Control Center doesn’t control.

iOS 11’s Control Center buttons don’t fully turn off Bluetooth or WiFi

Updated to Apple's new iOS 11? Brave! You might have played around with the new Control Center. You also might think that toggling Bluetooth and WiFi “off” in the Center might actually, you know, turn them off. Turns out, you'd be wrong. As noted over at Motherboard, hitting these buttons really only disconnects you from any WiFi or Bluetooth devices you might be connected to. Apple says this was intentional, aiming to ensure your phone is ready to connect with its increasing family of wireless peripherals, whether they’re AirPods or Pencils.

But wait, there's more...

1. Starting in 2020, it's going to be much easier to buy an EV

2. FIFA 18's 'The Journey' story mode has become the franchise's best feature

3. Waymo wants $2.6 billion from Uber for a single trade secret

4. 'Final Fantasy XV' multiplayer DLC arrives October 31st

5. Netflix's 'Punisher' trailer shows us a haunted, murderous anti-hero

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Wednesday 20 September 2017

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- September 20, 2017

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Apple's Worthy iPhone 8 Models May Languish in X's Shadow
Is Packaged Entertainment Media Really on the Way Out?
The New iPhones: Apple's Strangely Wrongheaded Pivot
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Apple's Worthy iPhone 8 Models May Languish in X's Shadow

Reviews of Apple's new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have been laudatory. However,
the reviewers can't seem to get their minds off the jewel of the Apple
universe, the iPhone X. Both the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are "awesome" and
better than last year's models -- but iPhone shoppers who want to be
part of the future will save their money and buy an iPhone X later in
the year, suggested reviewer David Pierce.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84821.html

Is Packaged Entertainment Media Really on the Way Out?

As home video viewing patterns continue to evolve, one common prediction
is that packaged media is on its last legs. Streaming services have been
gaining market share. In fact, streaming media sales eclipsed sales of
DVDs and Blu-ray discs for the first time in Q4 2016 -- with discs
accounting for $5.4 billion in annual U.S. sales compared to the $6.2
billion haul for SVOD providers.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84819.html

The New iPhones: Apple's Strangely Wrongheaded Pivot

It fascinates me that succession from a successful CEO to the chosen
successor almost always goes badly. This phenomenon isn't limited to the
CEO level -- I've seen highly successful CMOs followed by handpicked
successors who also seem to have no clue as to why their predecessor did
so well. I think it comes down to a lack of mentoring combined with
misconceptions.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84809.html

reMarkable's Pricey, Paper-Like Tablet Ready to Ship

reMarkable on Monday will begin shipping what might best be described as
an "untablet" -- a device that is, essentially, an electronic piece of
paper. The company is proud of its paper tablet's simplicity, boasting
that no other tablet has fewer functionalities. reMarkable users cannot
install apps, watch videos or take photos. What they can do is read,
write and sketch on a paper-like surface.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84812.html

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AWS to Sell Cloud Services by the Second
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Malware Embedded in CCleaner Tool Puts Millions at Risk
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5 Ways to Use Snapchat to Target Millennials
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FTC Confirms Probe Into Equifax Data Breach
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IT Convergence Trend Alters Approach to Federal Market
(Posted 14-Sep-17)
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This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Apple's Worthy iPhone 8 Models May Languish in X's Shadow
(Posted 20-Sep-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84821.html

Is Packaged Entertainment Media Really on the Way Out?
(Posted 19-Sep-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84819.html

The New iPhones: Apple's Strangely Wrongheaded Pivot
(Posted 18-Sep-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84809.html

reMarkable's Pricey, Paper-Like Tablet Ready to Ship
(Posted 16-Sep-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84812.html

How Many Ways Might iPhone X's Face ID Go Wrong?
(Posted 14-Sep-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84808.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

New Mobile App Promises Full B2B E-Commerce Experience
(Posted 19-Sep-17)
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Account-Based Marketing Inspires New Software, Strategies
(Posted 18-Sep-17)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84816.html

New Checklist Guides B2B Marketing Automation Platform Purchases
(Posted 15-Sep-17)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84814.html

The Vision Thing
(Posted 15-Sep-17)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/84811.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

The Pirate Bay Takes Heat for Testing Monero Mining
(Posted 19-Sep-17)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/84820.html

IBM Touts Top-Notch Security in Next-Gen Linux Mainframe
(Posted 14-Sep-17)
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