Thursday, 25 October 2018

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Another Milestone Achieved: Run Linux Apps on a Chromebook
What Can We Expect From AI?
The CLOUD Act's Privacy Repercussions for Global Businesses
Will Oracle Roil the DB Market?
The Rise of Activist Employees in the Tech Industry
Mostly Hotly Sought-After Linux Skills

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Another Milestone Achieved: Run Linux Apps on a Chromebook

Linux apps now can run in a Chromebook's Chrome OS environment. However,
the process can be tricky, and it depends on your hardware's design and
Google's whims. It is somewhat similar to running Android apps on your
Chromebook, but the Linux connection is far less forgiving. If it works
in your Chromebook's flavor, though, the computer becomes much more
useful with more flexible options.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85639.html

What Can We Expect From AI?

Fear mongering about killer robots and the recent deaths connected with
Uber and Tesla autonomous vehicles have rekindled concerns about AI in
the machines around us. We are well beyond answering Alan Turing's
question, "can machines think?" There is now good reason to ask how we
should think of AI, and what we should expect from it. There have been
phenomenal advances in just the past few years.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85640.html

The CLOUD Act's Privacy Repercussions for Global Businesses

Just when the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, or
GDPR, was about to go into effect, the United States Congress created
the CLOUD Act. Without any public hearings, review or public comment,
Congress passed the legislation as part of the $1.3 trillion government
spending bill. The CLOUD Act changed the privacy provisions that
previously were in effect.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85637.html

Will Oracle Roil the DB Market?

When we write the history of the IT era, the big factor that has played
an important but not well recognized role will be hardware --
specifically, the Oracle Exadata appliance that puts databases into
memory. All of the cloud software starting with the autonomous database
on view this week at OpenWorld would be vastly different if the database
was still running primarily on disk drives.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85634.html

The Rise of Activist Employees in the Tech Industry

Things have been changing at an almost unprecedented rate with regard to
power structures. The last time I saw this happen was in the 1970s, when
the EEOC took off. Suddenly a lot of the off-color, sexist and racist
jokes that many executives regularly told could get them fired. A
surprisingly large number of people got reassigned, fired, demoted, or
otherwise punished.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85626.html

Mostly Hotly Sought-After Linux Skills

The Linux Foundation's 2018 Open Source Technology Jobs Report shows
rapid growth in the demand for open source technical talent, with Linux
skills a must-have requirement for entry-level positions. Linux coding
is the most sought-after open source skill. Linux-based container
technology is a close second. The report provides an overview of open
source career trends.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85631.html

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The Morning After: Tesla turns a profit, and the big Android ad scam

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It's Thursday, October 25, 2018.

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We have some good news for Hubble, but bad news for folks hoping to use their third-party wireless charger with a Pixel 3. Also, MIT asked millions of people about the “trolley problem” to find out how they think self-driving cars should work.

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NASA fixes Hubble gyroscope by turning it off and on again

One of the Hubble telescope’s gyroscopes conked out in early October, and while there was a backup, it didn't work as expected -- rotating too fast and generally screwing things up. NASA has since been able to fix its issues by implementing an age-old fix for malfunctioning electronics: turning it off and on again. Well, it was slightly more complicated than that, but the good news is that it’s up and running again.

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Pixel 3's fast wireless charging only works with certified devices

Google confirmed that the Pixel 3 phones will only reach 5W charging speeds on most wireless chargers. For faster 10W power transfer, the charger will need to be certified in its “Made for Google” program, which currently applies to the official Pixel stand and an upcoming device from Belkin. According to Google, “we're working with our partners… to get fast 10W chargers certified for use with Pixel 3.”

The Apple CEO believes personal data is being 'weaponized.'

Tim Cook calls for GDPR-style privacy laws in the US

At a privacy conference in Brussels, Apple CEO and long-time data-privacy advocate Tim Cook has called for new digital-privacy laws in the US. He said that personal information was being "weaponized against us with military efficiency" and in a way that doesn't just affect individuals but whole sections of society.

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Massive ad scam stole millions through Android apps

A BuzzFeed News report laid bare the huge scale of an advertising fraud scheme, where scammers purchased established Android apps and then mixed in fraudulent traffic with legit users to steal hundreds of millions in ad dollars. According to Google, “The majority of impacted advertiser spend was from invalid traffic on inventory from non-Google, third-party ad networks.”

A $35,000 Model 3 is said to be ‘less than six months away.’

Tesla turns a profit in Q3 despite Musk

Despite turmoil initiated by its founder and CEO, Tesla was able to turn a profit in Q3 -- only the third time that’s happened since it became a publicly traded company. On an earnings call with investors and analysts, Elon Musk looked toward the future, saying a prototype for the Model Y crossover is moving into production and is on track for release in 2020.

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1. 2019 Lexus ES 300H review

2. Samsung exec: We're working on laptops with foldable screens, too

3. What's coming to Netflix in November: 'House of Cards' and 'Narcos'

4. Yahoo agrees to pay $50 million to data-breach victims

5. MIT survey: People want self-driving cars to prioritize young lives over the elderly

6. AT&T's mobile 5G network to launch in 'next few weeks'

7. GM's self-driving car reportedly has trouble recognizing pedestrians

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Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Editor's Pick: 7 Priceless E-Commerce Tips for Small Businesses

7 Priceless E-Commerce Tips for Small Businesses

Dave Woodward Oct 24, 2018 5:00 AM PT
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More Picks:

Will Oracle Roil the DB Market?
When we write the history of the IT era, the big factor that has played an important but not well recognized role will be hardware -- specifically, the Oracle Exadata appliance that puts databases into memory. All of the cloud software starting with the autonomous database on view this week at OpenWorld would be vastly different if the database was still running primarily on disk drives. [More...]

10 Blogs That Could Change Your CRM World
Where does the discipline of CRM begin? We have a good idea where the software fits, but where does its impact end? With a sale? With a customer saying good things about your company to other customers? With a repeat purchase? And does CRM contribute to these events alone, or is there a web of other activities that help drive these relationships -- and do we ever consider these things to be CRM? [More...]

6 Tactics to Bring Out the Superpowers in Retail SMBs
There could be as much as a 22 percent increase in holiday sales this season. The 2018 U.S. retail e-commerce season will reach $123.4 billion, up from $106.14 billion in 2017, according to Statista's estimates. If you are a small business retailer, these numbers no doubt will bring a twinkle to your eye. However, to get your share, you will need to step up your game. [More...]

The Rise of Activist Employees in the Tech Industry
Things have been changing at an almost unprecedented rate with regard to power structures. The last time I saw this happen was in the 1970s, when the EEOC took off. Suddenly a lot of the off-color, sexist and racist jokes that many executives regularly told could get them fired. A surprisingly large number of people got reassigned, fired, demoted, or otherwise punished. [More...]