The Morning After: Exiting the heliosphere, again

It's Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Besides our usual suggestions of new TV shows, movies and games to watch this week, we’ve got a 50-year-old video that you really should see. Also, the second human-made object has entered interstellar space, plus, there’s a confusing deal between Samsung China and "Supreme." (View in browser.) Do it live. 50 years ago, 'the mother of all demos' foretold our tech future Innovation usually happens in slow, measured steps over many years, but a demo in 1968 transformed the world of personal computers in just 90 minutes. In a presentation dubbed "the mother of all demos," Douglas Engelbart showed off technology that would lead directly to Apple's Macintosh, the internet, Windows, Google Docs, the computer mouse and much, much more. The most remarkable part was that it happened 50 years ago, in 1968, when microchips were just a gleam in scientists' eyes. So long, space cowboy. NASA’s Voyager 2 probe has entered interstellar space NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft has exited the heliosphere -- the plasma bubble created by the sun that encompasses most of our solar system -- and entered interstellar space, making it the second human-made object to do so. Voyager 1 was the first to do it, but this spacecraft still has a working Plasma Science Experiment, used to measure solar-wind particle flow until the amount dropped to nothing at all. Both spacecraft are still technically within the solar system, however. And they will be until they exit the Oort Cloud, a large collection of distant objects that are still affected by the sun's gravity. Cool cool cool. Elon Musk says the SEC can't stop him from tweeting what he wants In an interview with CBS program 60 Minutes, Musk declared that he's only abiding by the SEC because he "respects the justice system." He also said he handpicked Robyn Denholm as Tesla's new board chair, and that aside from not wanting to be chairman again, he would prefer "to have no titles at all." That sounds interesting. Netflix’s Fyre Festival documentary debuts January 18th Fyre Festival was billed as "the cultural experience of the decade," but as we all know, it actually turned out to be a massive disaster and far from the luxurious, celebrity-filled event it was advertised to be. A new documentary, Fyre, gives viewers a look into the festival as described the organizers themselves. But wait, there's more... 1. John Romero gifts 'Doom' 18 new levels for its 25th birthday 2. Samsung China cuts a branding deal with Supreme, but not the one you're thinking of 3. What's on TV this week: 'Below,' 'Roma' and 'Sabrina' holiday special 4. Google adds Lens AI to its iOS search app 5. China grants Qualcomm a ban on some iPhone sales, Apple files appeal 6. OSIRIS-REx spacecraft already found water on its target asteroid 7. House committee says Equifax data breach was 'entirely preventable' 8. The best books, movies and graphic novels to give as gifts The Morning After is a new daily newsletter from Engadget designed to help you fight off FOMO. Who knows what you'll miss if you don't subscribe. Craving even more? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Have a suggestion on how we can improve The Morning After? Send us a note. Copyright © 2016 Aol Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: AOL 770 Broadway #4 New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you opted in at engadget.com. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe from this newsletter.

The Morning After: Notch alternatives are getting interesting

It's Monday, December 10, 2018. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Netflix kept the pressure on this weekend with some new trailers -- don't miss the Stranger Things season three episode titles -- and the all-screen phone trend could go in a couple of new directions with Honor and Samsung’s next devices. Meanwhile, Capcom is plugging ads into Street Fighter V. (View in browser.) Maybe this is a Marvel replacement? Netflix superhero show 'The Umbrella Academy' debuts February 15th As with the comic, the series is based on the strange premise of 43 children being born to women who hadn't been pregnant the day before; seven of the children are adopted by a billionaire who trains them to save the world. When their adopted father dies, they set out to solve the mystery -- oh, and they have to prevent an apocalypse while they're at it. There’s still hope for the AirPower mat. Apple releases its first Beddit sleep-monitoring device  Finally, Apple has released the first Beddit sleep-monitoring device since it purchased the company in early 2017. Just like the previous devices, this new one is a thin sensor strip you need to place under the sheets. The sensor then shows stats -- like sleep time, heart rate, breathing and snoring -- for up to two people through the Beddit app, though you'd have to upgrade to iOS 12 to be able to pair the new device with the application. ‘This hole is not a traditional hole.’ Honor’s View 20 brings a punch-hole all-screen design The latest brand to tease a "hole-screen" device is none other than Huawei's awkwardly linked Honor, with its upcoming View 20, aka V20, said to feature an even smaller hole diameter -- 4.5mm versus the competition's alleged 6mm -- for the front camera at the upper left corner of the All-View Display. The View 20 will also feature a 48-megapixel rear camera. Sponsored Content by Adero Meet your intelligent organization system. Next-level notch. Samsung Galaxy S10 rumor hints at a corner notch An image posted by a Vietnamese Facebook user purports to show an S10 Plus prototype (indicated by the Beyond 2 codename) with a heavily disguised corner notch. Unlike the 5G showcase, though, it would include two front cameras, like some leaks have suggested -- possibly for standard and wide-angle shots. But wait, there's more... 1. Netflix's 'Triple Frontier' heist flick stars Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam and Pedro Pascal 2. 'Street Fighter V' will display in-game ads starting December 11th 3. Google's Android file manager now supports USB drives 4. The 'Anthem' demo will be open to everyone on February 1st 5. Google winds down support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 6. 'Ghost in the Shell' returns with a new 3DCG series on Netflix 7. Tesla tests Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and roundabouts 8. Get new manga when Japan does with Shonen Jump's subscription service

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Editor's Pick: What Is Your Company's Story?

What Is Your Company's Story?

Vivian Wagner Dec 8, 2018 5:00 AM PT

Telling an engaging and effective story is vitally important for the success of a business. A good story draws people in, fosters loyalty, and brings your brand alive. "It's important for brands to tell their story because the story is what actually resonates with humans," said Nathan Young, storytelling communication instructor at Storytelling Consultant. "We're hardwired to remember stories." [More...]

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