Editor's Pick: From Browser to Buyer: How Smart Solutions Are Transforming E-Commerce

From Browser to Buyer: How Smart Solutions Are Transforming E-Commerce

Abhijit Shanbhag
Aug 24, 2018 9:58 AM PT

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Amazon's DVR Scheme May Be Taking Shape
Facebook Cracks Down on Iranian, Russian Influence Campaigns
Quirky Linux: Pleasingly Peculiar
Microsoft Foils Russian Attack on GOP Think Tanks
5 Important Healthcare Cloud Security Factors to Weigh

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Amazon's DVR Scheme May Be Taking Shape

There's a rumor in circulation that Amazon has been working on a DVR
that would allow users to record live TV, and then stream that content
to a smartphone and other mobile devices. Amazon aims to mount a direct
challenge to DVR pioneer TiVo -- a company that was at the forefront of
digital video recording 20 years ago -- according to reports. The Amazon
DVR is codenamed "Frank."
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85530.html

Facebook Cracks Down on Iranian, Russian Influence Campaigns

Facebook has removed more than 650 Facebook and Instagram pages, groups
and accounts originating in Iran and Russia for "coordinated inauthentic
behavior." The goal is to improve the trustworthiness of Facebook
connections. Although it has been making progress in its efforts, the
people responsible for the inauthentic activity are determined and well
funded, Facebook said.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85527.html

Quirky Linux: Pleasingly Peculiar

Quirky Linux is a classic example of what makes Linux such a varied and
useful operating system. Puppy Linux developer Barry Kauler earlier this
month released Quirky Xerus 64 version 8.6, which comes packed with the
latest innovations for doing Linux stuff differently. This latest in the
"Xerus" series is a must-try if you like to push your computing
experience envelope.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85525.html

Microsoft Foils Russian Attack on GOP Think Tanks

Microsoft has torpedoed websites designed to steal credentials from
visitors to two Republican Party think tanks. The malicious websites
were among six the company took down last week. A group of hackers
affiliated with the Russian military created the sites, according to
Microsoft. It apparently was the same group that stole a cache of email
from the DNC during the 2016 presidential campaign.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85524.html

5 Important Healthcare Cloud Security Factors to Weigh

The healthcare cloud has been growing incredibly, becoming an ever-more-
important element of health information technology, or HIT. There are
many reasons why the HIT cloud has been becoming more prominent, such as
research and development and collaboration. Since the cloud has been
expanding so rapidly, this may be a good time to reconsider security.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85520.html

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The Morning After: Robot dogs and Audi's electric supercar

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It's Friday, August 24, 2018.

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It’s a Friday morning with something for everyone. Along with Nikon’s new camera, we also have hands-on impressions of some new drones, a supercar and Sony’s new Aibo.

Cute, but not very smart out of the box.

Sony Aibo hands-on: An adorable robo-pup that needs training

Sony’s robot dog is back, and the new model will arrive in the US later this year. Pre-orders open in September for the $2,899 First Litter Edition with accessories and three years of cloud services included. Devindra Hardawar saw a few of the AI-powered pups at an NYC event and found that "if you're an early adopter, or someone allergic to most animals, it might just fill the fur baby-sized hole in your heart."

No easy choices here.

DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom

Yesterday drone behemoth DJI didn't just reveal the Mavic 2 Pro, it also introduced a second option in the line: the Mavic 2 Zoom. While the Pro features a Hasselblad onboard camera capable of 20MP stills, the lower-priced Zoom brings (you guessed it) 2x optical zoom capability.

Supercar shooting brake.

Audi's PB 18 E-Tron is a supercar spaceship

Ahead of the final unveiling of the E-Tron SUV, Audi used the car festivities at Laguna Seca raceway to unveil its electric supercar, the PB 18. The concept car uses three electric motors (two in the back, one in the front) that push out a combined 670 horsepower and 612 pounds of torque. It has a battery that Audi says can drive for 310 miles, and even supports wireless charging.

Here are the 6 best Bluetooth headphone deals online

After several attempts, a TV show is finally happening.

Apple moves forward with TV adaptation of Asimov's ‘Foundation’

Foundation centers on a psycho-historian named Hari Seldon who has come up with a way to predict the future. After foreseeing the collapse of the Galactic Empire and an ensuing dark age, he sets out to make sure humanity's knowledge isn't lost in the process and to minimize suffering. The series chronicles the development of the Foundation and its work to reestablish civilization. David Goyer (Blade, The Dark Knight) and Josh Friedman (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) will serve as showrunners while Isaac Asimov’s daughter Robyn Asimov will be an executive producer.

Make account hijackers take the L.

Epic uses a free 'Fortnite' dance to encourage two-factor authentication

How do you get people to add two-factor authentication that will help keep criminals out of their accounts? If you’re Epic, offer up a free dance emote for players that configure the extra layer of security.

An episodic driving game?

‘The Grand Tour Game’ hands-on

Amazon Game Studios is developing a title that, in many ways, is a perfect mirror of the Prime-exclusive show. The real-world antics portrayed in the TV series are more than loose inspiration -- they're the template for every race and mission in the game.

But wait, there's more...

1. A closer look at Nikon's Z7 flagship mirrorless camera

2. Windows 95 app brings nerd nostalgia to macOS, Windows and Linux

3. Jaguar will sell all-electric E-types to eco-conscious fans

4. NSA leaker Reality Winner sentenced to 5 years in prison

5. Samsung launches its first Android Go smartphone

6. Russian trolls played 'both sides' on vaccine arguments

7. BMW unveils the tech-filled, aggressive-looking Z4 Roadster

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