Thursday, 11 October 2018

The Morning After: Razer Phone 2

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It's Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Good morning! Gaming company Razer has a new phone and a new laptop, PlayStation catches up with modern digital life, offering the chance to change our PSN user ID from “Dantesoulmate2008” and…  we miss surprises.

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Everybody awake?

Soyuz spacecraft launch fails, astronauts land safely

Soyuz spacecraft launch fails, astronauts land safely

A booster rocket failed soon after the launch of Expedition 57 to the ISS, initiating a “ballistic descent” for the Soyuz module and both crew members inside. As of this writing, search-and-rescue teams have reached Alexei Ovchinin and Nick Haig, who are out of the capsule and confirmed safe.

'Flagship gaming is our tagline.'

Razer Phone 2 hands-on: Closer to flagship

Razer Phone 2 hands-on: Closer to flagship

The Razer Phone 2 is just as bulky as the original, with squared edges and sharp corners that reveal its Nextbit heritage. For the camera, Razer switched from Samsung to Sony sensors, improved the lenses and threw in optical image stabilization for good measure. It's loaded with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor with an Adreno 630 GPU and 8GB of RAM to go with an improved 120Hz display. Prices start at $800 for a 64GB/8GB of RAM version, and pre-orders are open now.

Who wants a Razer laptop that looks like a MacBook Pro?

Razer's Blade 15 adds a base model and 'Mercury White' Limited Edition

Razer's Blade 15 adds a base model and 'Mercury White' Limited Edition

Along with that new phone, Razer unveiled a $1,600 base model of its Blade 15 laptop, and a white (looks grey to us) Limited Edition version that can hide its gaming prowess in a sea of MacBook Pros.

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You can become an Arduino DIY master for as low as $30

You can become an Arduino DIY master for as low as $30

The preview will offer one free change, but the rest will cost you.

Sony will finally let you change your PSN Online ID

Sony will finally let you change your PSN Online ID

Finally. Finally. Finally. After years of talking about the possibility of changing your PlayStation Network handle, Sony is finally close to making that seemingly basic feature a reality. A PSN Online ID Change beta for "select" users is on its way. Your first name swap will be free, and after that, it'll cost $10 per change ($5 if you're a PlayStation Plus member) to discourage abuse. The preview for the feature will end in November, but don't worry -- it should reach all PS4 owners by early 2019.

Tech company launches are an exercise in box ticking.

What happened to the tech-event surprises?

What happened to the tech-event surprises?

Google's 2018 Pixel launch event gave us two phones, a new 2-in-1 PC and a smart display. Senior Editor Daniel Cooper has watched and attended a lot of product launches in his time, but has found recent showcases pretty unengaging. They’re lacking one key ingredient: surprise.

AI inside.

Android creator wants Essential's new phone to text and email for you

Android creator wants Essential's new phone to text and email for you

According to Bloomberg, Essential is putting aside all of its projects to focus on a phone that will double as an assistant: It will learn your behavior and be able to respond to messages for you. While the device will have a relatively small screen, its voice-controlled software will be able to book meetings, answer emails and text messages and more without your input, leaving you free to go about your day. 

Is four enough?

Samsung’s Galaxy A9 is the first quad-camera phone

Samsung’s Galaxy A9 is the first quad-camera phone

For Samsung, the past few months have revolved around the Galaxy Note 9, but the company saved a little something special for its next mid-range device. Samsung may have already announced a mid-tier handset with three rear cameras, but now it's revealed the new Galaxy A9, the world's first quad-camera smartphone. We took a closer look.

But wait, there's more...

1. Wireless charging: Are we doing this or not?

2. The Ford Edge 2019 gets better tech and minor facelift

3. Waze's carpooling service is now available all over the US

4. Apple's original shows may be free for device owners

5. Nintendo Switch Online now includes an easier version of 'Zelda'

6. Magic Leap's first experiences are still highly experimental (but fun)

7. Google is adding an option to hide the Pixel 3 XL's notch

8. Google Home Hub's best feature is not having a camera

9. Chinese 'chop shop' ring scammed Apple out of free iPhone parts

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Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Editor's Pick: Smart High-Tech Solutions for Aging in Place


Ned Madden
Oct 10, 2018 9:17 AM PT
The call came in less than an hour before the 8 a.m. shift was scheduled to start: A family emergency meant the regular caregiver for an elderly client couldn't make her shift that day, so a replacement caregiver was needed ASAP. Homewatch CareGivers of San Juan Capistrano had to quickly send a substitute from its pool of licensed, trained and security-bonded caregivers. [More...]

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New Manjaro Beta Builds a Better Arch
Manjaro Linux offers the best of two worlds. It puts a user-friendly face on an Arch-based distro, and it gives you a choice of sensible and productive desktop interfaces. The Manjaro Linux team released its latest updates running the KDE, Xfce and GNOME desktops, Manjaro Linux 18.0 Beta 7, late last month. All three are solid performers and seem to be ready for final release. [More...]
Cybersecurity Economics: The Missing Ingredient
There are times when looking at something narrowly can be more effective than taking a wider and more comprehensive view. If you don't believe me, consider the experience of looking at organisms in a microscope or watching a bird through binoculars. Distractions are minimized, allowing optimal evaluation and analysis of what's under investigation. [More...]
How to Position Your Brand for Holiday Success on Amazon
The holiday season presents a significant opportunity for sellers to capture unprecedented sales on Amazon. Cyber Week alone, the seven-day period beginning the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving and running through Cyber Monday, is expected to account for 40 percent of all e-commerce sales during the holidays. The bulk of those holiday sales are likely to occur in one place: Amazon.com. [More...]
The Fine Art of Winning Over Gen Z Consumers
From generation to generation, retail has evolved into a global business. Gone are the days of the local corner store. Today's consumers have access to products from across the world with a simple click of a button. Even brick-and-mortar stores are adapting to e-commerce as retailers find innovative ways to incorporate online orders into the storefront to accommodate their shoppers' expectations. [More...]
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Tech News Flash


Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- October 10, 2018

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Smart High-Tech Solutions for Aging in Place
New Manjaro Beta Builds a Better Arch
Cybersecurity Economics: The Missing Ingredient
PC Innovation Is Back
Data Breach Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for E-Commerce

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Today's Story Highlights

Smart High-Tech Solutions for Aging in Place
The call came in less than an hour before the 8 a.m. shift was scheduled
to start: A family emergency meant the regular caregiver for an elderly
client couldn't make her shift that day, so a replacement caregiver was
needed ASAP. Homewatch CareGivers of San Juan Capistrano had to quickly
send a substitute from its pool of licensed, trained and security-bonded
caregivers.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85612.html

New Manjaro Beta Builds a Better Arch
Manjaro Linux offers the best of two worlds. It puts a user-friendly
face on an Arch-based distro, and it gives you a choice of sensible and
productive desktop interfaces. The Manjaro Linux team released its
latest updates running the KDE, Xfce and GNOME desktops, Manjaro Linux
18.0 Beta 7, late last month. All three are solid performers and seem to
be ready for final release.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85603.html

Cybersecurity Economics: The Missing Ingredient
There are times when looking at something narrowly can be more effective
than taking a wider and more comprehensive view. If you don't believe
me, consider the experience of looking at organisms in a microscope or
watching a bird through binoculars. Distractions are minimized, allowing
optimal evaluation and analysis of what's under investigation.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85610.html

PC Innovation Is Back
There were two interesting product launches last week. HP delivered what
is pretty much a clean slate rethinking of the 2-in-1 PC with the HP
Folio, and Microsoft unveiled a refresh of its Surface Line. Both firms
made a big deal of the fact that their products were much better than
their Apple counterparts -- but Apple has been treating PCs like a drunk
uncle for some time now.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85605.html

Data Breach Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for E-Commerce
The expanding world of Internet commerce likely will generate a
corresponding expansion of data breaches, resulting in more e-commerce
businesses becoming the targets of consumer class action lawsuits.
Breach litigation has become more prevalent as a result of a perceptible
legal trend favoring consumers. Courts have tended to allow lawsuits
based on a lower threshold for establishing injury.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85607.html

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