Thursday 21 December 2017

The Morning After: Magic Leap's mixed-reality dream comes true

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It's Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Good morning! Do you remember Magic Leap? You might remember the hype. Well, we now have a headset to stare at -- even if it’s just a render. Your old iPhone is also slow for a reason and there’s talk of a YouTube rival from Amazon.

It’s real(?)

Meet the Magic Leap One: Creator Edition

After years of hype, Magic Leap is finally showing off CGI renders of its first mixed reality headset. The Magic Leap One: Creator Edition makes virtual objects appear in real life thanks to light field technology, and room-mapping tech makes sure they stay wherever you put them. It ships in 2018 -- just don’t ask about the price.

There’s a reason.

Apple really is making your old iPhone slow down

The software fix that helped out with battery-induced resets on iPhone 6-era phones had an impact you may not have known about. After tests by Geekbench revealed older phones were underclocked, Apple revealed that iOS slows the CPU down when a battery is cold, old or just low on juice. If your phone is running more slowly than it used to, replacing the battery could get it back up to speed right away.

v1.0

As ‘PUBG’ finally exits beta, its creators look to the future

Now that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been officially released, what’s next? According to its developers, making the game the best it can be, and getting the Xbox version up to par with the PC release with an eye toward cross-platform play.

Big, bright and beautiful.

LG launches an ultrawide 5K HDR monitor

All three of LG’s new monitors are DisplayHDR 600-rated.

Too bad an inconsistent camera holds back an otherwise-solid phone.

BlackBerry Motion review: It's all about the battery life

The second smartphone developed by BlackBerry Mobile is an all-touch affair, and it manages to get more right than wrong. The combination of a mid-range chipset, a 5.5-inch 1080p screen and an enormous battery means the new BlackBerry Motion routinely runs for two days on a single charge. We also appreciated the handful of valuable software features layered on top of Android, something we can't say of every phone maker. Unfortunately, the camera's performance left a lot to be desired, and there are more powerful devices available in the same price range. Ultimately, it's a good phone, but not a very good deal.

But wait, there's more...

1. Amazon may be planning a YouTube rival

2. California is set to hit its green-energy goals a decade early

3. Trump removes climate change from national security strategy

4. 'Donut County' is a love letter to LA

5. Samsung's new wall-mountable soundbar has a built-in subwoofer

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Wednesday 20 December 2017

Editor's Pick: US Fingers North Korea for WannaCry Epidemic

US Fingers North Korea for WannaCry Epidemic

John P. Mello Jr. Dec 20, 2017 9:52 AM PT
	The United States on Tuesday accused North Korea of responsibility for a global ransomware attack that locked down more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries earlier this year. The U.S. now has enough evidence to support its assertion that Pyongyang was behind the WannaCry attack in May, Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert told reporters at a White House press briefing. [More...]

More Picks:

P2P WiFi Plan Challenges ISP Dominance
Open Garden has announced the launch of a new P2P service that allows users to share Internet connections and unused plan data for free, with compensation in a new cryptocurrency as an extra incentive. The company is offering the service through an app that can be downloaded from Google Play. The system requires no hardware other than an Android phone to participate in the Internet access sharing. [More...]

Uber Is Great Until It Leaves You Out in the Cold
Uber works great -- until it stops working, leaving your kid walking home alone on a cold winter night. Wireless technology opens up new avenues for innovation and excitement, with companies like Uber and Lyft. Most of the time, their technologies work just fine, but don't let your guard down. Prepare for the moment when something goes wrong, because eventually something always goes wrong. [More...]

The FCC Screwed Up! My Firsthand Experience Without Net Neutrality
As a high-tech industry analyst, I have worked from home for more than a decade. As someone who tracks new technology and is always on the lookout for a better communications solution, I migrated to a Voice over Internet Protocol service through Vonage early after its introduction. The service was great. I had great call quality and the flexibility to take the service anywhere. [More...]

Reading Between Oracle's Lines
Oracle's most recent financial report reveals some hints about its future. Oracle has posted some very impressive numbers as its cloud computing products and services have taken off, and the recent Q2 reporting is a fine reference point. From the company's Q2 announcement: Cloud SaaS revenues were up 55 percent; PaaS plus IaaS revenues were up 21 percent; total cloud revenues were up 44 percent. [More...]

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Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- December 20, 2017

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US Fingers North Korea for WannaCry Epidemic
Gadgets: Special Deliveries, On-Demand Drinks, and Magical Masks
Social Media or Social Disease?
What Amazon's Abuse of Power Foreshadows for 2018
Microsoft Gives Productivity Tools More AI Chops

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Today's Story Highlights

US Fingers North Korea for WannaCry Epidemic

The United States on Tuesday accused North Korea of responsibility for a
global ransomware attack that locked down more than 300,000 computers in
150 countries earlier this year. The U.S. now has enough evidence to
support its assertion that Pyongyang was behind the WannaCry attack in
May, Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert told reporters at a White
House press briefing.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85023.html

Gadgets: Special Deliveries, On-Demand Drinks, and Magical Masks

BoxLock Home is a smart padlock designed to allow delivery persons to
leave your packages in a secure place when you're not around. The driver
scans the package and goes through a verification process to unclasp the
lock and place your package inside the container. Of course, you'll get
a notification when the process is complete. I'm not really sure I need
it, but I'd rather not have a box lying in clear view of everyone on the
street.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85022.html

Social Media or Social Disease?

Is social media evolving into an antisocial medium? Days after one of
its former execs argued that the answer is yes, Facebook published a
post addressing the issue. "I think we have created tools that are
ripping apart the social fabric of how society works," said Chamath
Palihapitiya, who once served as vice president for growth at Facebook.
There is a lack of civil discourse, he added.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85019.html

What Amazon's Abuse of Power Foreshadows for 2018

Given how many big names have fallen over the last few weeks due to
sexual misconduct, abuse and harassment, you'd think I'd name 2017 as
the year of power abuse. However, while I know a lot of folks think the
issue is dying down, I don't see that at all. There are entire
industries that have yet to be hit by this, and Congress hasn't even
finished cleaning house or putting in place rules to prevent this
activity.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85009.html

Microsoft Gives Productivity Tools More AI Chops

Microsoft has announced new AI features and functionality for several of
its flagship products and services. Harry Shum, EVP of Microsoft AI and
Research, recently demonstrated some of the new capabilities. Building
on the progress the company has made in integrating AI over the past
year, the new enhancements are designed to help users perform
increasingly complex and complicated tasks.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85012.html

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ECT News Network Weekly Newsletter: Wednesday -- December 20, 2017

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This Week's Top News Headlines From the E-Commerce Times

Uber Is Great Until It Leaves You Out in the Cold
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The FCC Screwed Up! My Firsthand Experience Without Net Neutrality
(Posted 19-Dec-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85017.html

B2B Digital Ad Spending to Jump Next Year
(Posted 18-Dec-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85015.html

Most Marketers Struggle to Reach Targeted Customers
(Posted 16-Dec-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85013.html

FCC Votes 3-2 to Upend Net Neutrality
(Posted 14-Dec-17)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85007.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Gadget Ogling: Special Deliveries, On-Demand Drinks, and Magical Masks
(Posted 20-Dec-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85022.html

Social Media or Social Disease?
(Posted 19-Dec-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85019.html

What Amazon's Abuse of Power Foreshadows for 2018
(Posted 18-Dec-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85009.html

Microsoft Gives Productivity Tools More AI Chops
(Posted 15-Dec-17)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85012.html

Google Reveals What Searchers Wanted in 2017
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http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85006.html

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Reading Between Oracle's Lines
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Data Modeling Is Key in New Customer Insight Platform
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