Wednesday 10 January 2018

Editor's Pick: 7 Tips for Powerful Product Photos

Vivian Wagner Jan 9, 2018 3:53 PM PT
	Product photos are a vital part of e-commerce. Because they provide the central connection between customers and products, photos can make or break an e-commerce business. "You can have a great looking website and user interface, but if you don't have great product photos it is like driving a Mercedes with a flat," said Sam Werkmeister, CEO of ProductPhoto.com. [More...]

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Apple Skirts Tech Addiction Issue in Response to Worried Investors
Apple has responded to an open letter from investors who called for the company to address the negative impact of the iPhone on children and teens. Jana Partners and the California State Teachers' Retirement System have urged Apple to give parents more choices and tools to help ensure that young consumers are using the company's products "in an optimal manner." [More...]

With Linux, You Don't Get One Kernel of Truth... You Get Many
As much as I love to poke at the inner workings of my computer, I'll admit that until recently, I didn't give much thought to which version of the Linux kernel my desktop system was running. For most desktop users, this isn't all that odd. Compatibility of kernel modules is often critical for servers and production systems, but day-to-day desktop usage doesn't change much from update to update. [More...]

5 Ways E-Commerce SMBs Can Cool Social Media Complaints
SMBs should "be proactive and ready to help [customers] right at the moment they need it," said Linda Crawford, CEO of Helpshift. Companies must streamline support systems to resolve issues faster and more efficiently, she said. An up-to-date knowledge base enables instant self-service, "but SMBs must also offer channels for customers to communicate directly with support agents." [More...]

CES 2018: Artificial Intelligence at Home and Behind the Wheel
Artificial intelligence dominated CES 2018 in a big way on Monday with major announcements on connected car advances and home system technologies. Google all but declared war on Amazon with its Google Assistant voice technology making its presence known at nearly every turn on the showroom floor. LG rolled out a new lineup of high-end AI OLED and Super UHD televisions infused with its ThinQ AI technology and Alpha 9 technology. [More...]

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E-Commerce Minute: Wednesday -- January 10, 2018

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7 Tips for Powerful Product Photos
IoT and 5G: New Revenues, Use Cases, Value-added Services
5 Ways E-Commerce SMBs Can Cool Social Media Complaints
Verizon's Reawakening
E-Commerce Trends in 2018: Voice, Subscriptions, Personalization
Germany Cracks Whip Against Hate Speech on Social Media
CRM in 2018

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Today's Story Highlights

7 Tips for Powerful Product Photos

Product photos are a vital part of e-commerce. Because they provide the
central connection between customers and products, photos can make or
break an e-commerce business. "You can have a great looking website and
user interface, but if you don't have great product photos it is like
driving a Mercedes with a flat," said Sam Werkmeister, CEO of
ProductPhoto.com.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85051.html

IoT and 5G: New Revenues, Use Cases, Value-added Services

The 5G standards target billions of new devices that will connect to
operators' networks over the next decade and beyond. Each device type
serves a use case that can be high-volume with low throughput
requirements, or low-volume but high-value from a customer's point of
view. The list of use cases keeps growing as new types of devices are
added to the network, and as existing devices find new use cases with
embedded mobile connectivity.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85046.html

5 Ways E-Commerce SMBs Can Cool Social Media Complaints

SMBs should "be proactive and ready to help [customers] right at the
moment they need it," said Linda Crawford, CEO of Helpshift. Companies
must streamline support systems to resolve issues faster and more
efficiently, she said. An up-to-date knowledge base enables instant
self-service, "but SMBs must also offer channels for customers to
communicate directly with support agents."
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85047.html

Verizon's Reawakening

Verizon is finally snapping out of the doldrums it has been stuck in for
the last several years. It seems to be on a comeback trail, thanks to
its new advertising campaign. All of a sudden, it is blowing its own
horn again. Verizon and Verizon Wireless in recent years have made many
high-profile missteps, goofs and errors, but it looks as though the
company is finally taking a different route.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85044.html

E-Commerce Trends in 2018: Voice, Subscriptions, Personalization

The mushrooming popularity of smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google
Home will fuel e-commerce in the coming year. "You're going to have a
whole new frontier of commerce space driven through voice and brand
recognition," said Michael Levine, marketing vice president at Photon.
"It's going to be a different type of playing field for these brands.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85040.html

Germany Cracks Whip Against Hate Speech on Social Media

Germany on Monday began enforcing its new Network Enforcement Act, or
NetzDG, which imposes a fine of up to $60 million on social media
networks that fail to remove hate-inciting posts promptly. The
controversial law, adopted in mid 2017, is designed to help combat hate
and fake news at a time when ISIS-linked terror and anti-immigrant
extremism have been on the rise in Germany.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85037.html

CRM in 2018

Figuring out the year ahead in CRM is tricky and getting more so. Making
predictions has been more challenging for the last several years. We've
seen an array of new technologies take root and blossom, but managers
have had trouble figuring out how to adopt them. Those innovations have
fueled a lot of anxiety in the C-suite about digital disruption, but
each company's disruption is different.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85038.html

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

7 Tips for Powerful Product Photos
(Posted 09-Jan-18)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85051.html

IoT and 5G: New Revenues, Use Cases, Value-added Services
(Posted 08-Jan-18)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85046.html

5 Ways E-Commerce SMBs Can Cool Social Media Complaints
(Posted 06-Jan-18)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85047.html

Verizon's Reawakening
(Posted 05-Jan-18)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85044.html

E-Commerce Trends in 2018: Voice, Subscriptions, Personalization
(Posted 04-Jan-18)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85040.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Apple Skirts Tech Addiction Issue in Response to Worried Investors
(Posted 10-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85052.html

CES 2018: Artificial Intelligence at Home and Behind the Wheel
(Posted 09-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85049.html

The End of Silicon Valley
(Posted 08-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85043.html

LSQ Software Engineer Ishita Mandhan: Find Your Community
(Posted 05-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85010.html

Ominous Processor Vulnerabilities Could Put Most Computers at Risk
(Posted 04-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85042.html

Roku Takes a Different Angle on Voice-Controlled Home Entertainment
(Posted 04-Jan-18)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85041.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

3 Critical Things Sales Can Learn From IT
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http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/85048.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

With Linux, You Don't Get One Kernel of Truth... You Get Many
(Posted 09-Jan-18)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/85050.html

New Open Source Mobile OS Puts Privacy Front and Center
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The Morning After: CES 2018 Day One!

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It's Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

Hey, good morning!

Yesterday was the first official day of CES, the world’s biggest tech show. Showfloors were open, SD cards were filled with hands-on photos and we tested plenty of things. We’re now eyeing up the shortlist candidates for our Best of CES awards, but there’s still plenty for us to unearth from deep inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. Let’s get started.

And they cost less than much of the competition.

Sony’s totally wireless, noise-cancelling sports earbuds are surprisingly good

During last night’s press event, Sony revealed its latest sports earbuds with totally wireless and wireless models -- two of which feature active noise cancellation. The company debuted its WF-1000X back at IFA, but the WF-SP700N that's here at CES has the sporty treatment. This includes IPX4 rating that protects the tiny audio devices from sweat and moisture at the gym or during a run. In fact, Sony claims it’s the first to put active noise cancellation in a pair of true-wireless water-resistant sports earbuds. According to Billy Steele, the WF-SP700N had punchy highs and a solid amount of bass -- something that’s often lacking with these kinds of headphones.

That’s a new one for CES.

Volocopter’s 18-rotor air taxi

At Intel’s keynote, Volocopter showed off a drone big enough to carry people around. The German company’s vehicle relies on nine batteries to power two rotors each (located on opposite sides) during flights of up to 30 minutes. It doesn’t charge between flights either, using swappable battery packs to get units back in the air ASAP. Getting this drone past regulators will be tricky, but Volocopter hopes it will be ready to fly in five years or so.

The Big Picture

This is what a 50-qubit quantum computer looks like

From afar, it looks like a steampunk chandelier. Or an intricate collection of tubes and wires that culminate in a small steel cylinder at the bottom. It is, in fact, one of the most sophisticated quantum computers ever built. We took a closer look.

Meanwhile, everywhere else...

Microsoft’s Meltdown updates are reportedly bricking AMD PCs

Following reports of unbootable machines, Microsoft has halted updates of its Meltdown and Spectre security patches for AMD computers. It made the move after numerous complaints from users who installed the patch and then couldn’t get past the Windows 10 splash screen.
According to reports from users, the unbootable problem appears to happen with specific AMD models. The same issue was also confirmed by other Athlon- and Sempron-equipped PC owners. Microsoft confirmed as much, blaming the issue on faulty AMD documentation. “After investigating, Microsoft has determined that some AMD chipsets do not conform to the documentation previously provided to Microsoft to develop the Windows operating system mitigations to protect against the chipset vulnerabilities known as Spectre and Meltdown,” the company said.

Plus it’ll connect to your phone, tablet or PC, for some serious VR gaming.

The Huawei VR2 is a stunningly comfortable virtual reality headset

The Huawei VR2 headset was first announced this past October in China, but CES 2018 appears to be its American debut. Unlike the original Huawei VR, this is a unit that hopes to take on the likes of Oculus and Vive, not the Gear VR. You don’t slide a phone inside; instead you connect a phone, tablet or even a PC to it via USB-C. Then you can enjoy your virtual worlds in glorious 3K -- that's a resolution of 1,600 x 1,440 per eye. And thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate, eye strain and motion sickness should be kept to a minimum. It’s also incredibly comfortable for a VR headset.

But wait, there's more...

1. Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 binds an Intel Core CPU with AMD Radeon graphics

2. Kingston's 7-in-1 Nucleum USB-C hub

3. SanDisk made a really tiny 1TB USB-C stick

4. Meet the selfie drone that lives in your phone case

5. Matrix's battery-free smartwatch gets some smart upgrades

6. Learning how to drive in VR traffic school

7. Project Linda is a laptop dock for the Razer Phone

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