Friday 8 December 2017

The Morning After: The Game Awards

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It's Friday, December 08, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

There’s plenty of news from last night’s Game Awards, plus a ride in the surprisingly tech-heavy 2018 Ford Mustang.

Everybody’s pregnant.

The Game Awards 2017

Last night’s event was about more than just trophies (congratulations to GotY The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) -- we also got some big premieres and announcements. Think Bayonetta 3 as a Switch exclusive, and a new DLC for Zelda that’s ready for you to play right now and an… interesting eight-minute trailer for Kojima’s Death Stranding.

The future of technologies like AI, 5G, AR and VR.

Why Qualcomm’s Tech Summit mattered

During a three-day tech summit, Qualcomm showed off a new high-end mobile CPU, a USB-C audio DAC and laptops that blur the line between PCs and phones. Catch up on all you may have missed with this short video.

More brains to go with its brawn.

2018 Ford Mustang GT review

While the Mustang’s exterior, tire-spinning power and roar make it seem like a big dumb (but fun) animal, this pony has gotten an impressive tech upgrade.

Curious.

Uber paid off a 20-year-old Florida man to destroy hacked data

The individual, whose identity Uber refuses to disclose, received $100,000 hidden as a “bug bounty” for destroying the info, which exposed the personal data of roughly 57 million customers and drivers. The ride-hailing firm then kept quiet about the breach for more than a year.

With double the maps.

‘PUBG’ will hit v1.0 on December 20th

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is already a phenomenon in Steam Early Access, but in a couple of weeks, it’ll be ready for an official release. Don’t expect much to change, including the price, but there’s a second map that brings its battle royale gameplay to a new desert setting.

Hot wallet.

Cryptocurrency mining marketplace loses $64 million to hackers

Someone nabbed 4,700 bitcoin from the NiceHash marketplace. They were worth $64 million at the time, but with the cryptocurrency’s skyrocketing exchange rate, the heist’s value is now $76 million.

‘tis the season.

The best gifts for the PC gamer in your life

If you need headphones, a mouse, keyboard, mic, webcam or actual games, then we’ve got you covered.

But wait, there's more...

1. This wireless VR tech could make it easier to play with others

2. This is why you don't look directly at a solar eclipse

3. Ubisoft delays 'Far Cry 5' and 'The Crew 2'

4. Sharp wants a Japan alliance to boost OLED TV competition

5. Sony has sold 2 million PSVR units, and 70 million PS4s

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Thursday 7 December 2017

Editor's Pick: Google and Amazon Square Off, Ignoring Customers in the Middle

Google and Amazon Square Off, Ignoring Customers in the Middle

David Jones
Dec 7, 2017 11:47 AM PT

A long-simmering dispute between Google and Amazon has escalated into a front-burner feud, following Google's decision to block its YouTube video service from Amazon's Echo Show, effective immediately, and from its Fire TV, effective Jan. 1. Google apparently decided to cut off YouTube as retaliation for Amazon's refusal to carry its products, including Chromecast and Google Home, on its website. [More...]

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Machines Could Become Driving Force Behind CX
Customer experience improvements have become an important part of companies' digital transformations, according to survey results Mitel released Tuesday. More than 2,500 senior IT decision makers across North America, the UK, France, Germany and Australia responded to the survey. The participants represented businesses ranging from 250 to 10,000-plus employees in a wide range of industries. [More...]

GoGo's In-Flight WiFi Goes in Fits and Starts
Why is it that in-flight WiFi is almost always problematic? Every time I take a commercial flight, I sign up for the GoGo WiFi service -- and every time I am disappointed by something. My experience last week flying on Delta was no exception. After takeoff, I struggled to connect my iPhone. After spending quite a long time making unsuccessful attempts, I gave up in frustration. [More...]

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The Morning After: Detective Pikachu is revealed

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It's Thursday, December 07, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Black Mirror or The Twilight Zone? We have important news for fans, plus a look at YouTube’s top videos of 2017.

Happy New Year.

‘Black Mirror’ season four hits Netflix on December 29th

The fourth season appears to take an even darker turn for Black Mirror, but the themes are as consistent ever. Prepare to be creeped out all over again with the new trailer.

800 million times the mass of our sun.

Farthest-ever supermassive black hole reveals the early universe

Light from the Bañados quasar traveled for 13 billion years before it reached Earth.

How much will this cost?

Ikea is teaming up with Sonos

Furniture retailer IKEA -- arguably the antithesis of cost and complexity -- has slowly been bringing home automation to the masses with its Home Smart range and is now turning its attention to sound products in a new collaboration with Sonos.

Fresh.

Android Oreo comes to wristwear

Worried that Google had forgotten about Android Wear? It’s rolling out a version of Android Oreo 8.0 made just for wearable devices, with some small tweaks like battery-saving enhancements and vibration strength settings. An update has appeared for the LG Watch Sport, while owners of other watches will want to check with their manufacturers.

Try searching for Amazon to find it.

Amazon Prime Video is finally available on Apple TV

While Amazon and Google are fighting, the Prime Video app has made its Apple TV debut. Better yet, it’s even available for third-gen boxes. All just in time for season two of The Grand Tour.

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Wednesday 6 December 2017

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