Wednesday 19 December 2018

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- December 19, 2018

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Firework Offers Snack-Size Original Content
DNA Printing in the Cloud, Part 1
Apple's Self-Destructive Qualcomm, China Strategies
How Much Can Technology Be Trusted?

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Today's Story Highlights

Firework Offers Snack-Size Original Content

Firework this week released a collection of shows consisting of 12
episodes that will run just 15-seconds each. The first, "Fireside Chat
featuring Molly Tarlov," debuted Tuesday. Three more followed on
Wednesday, and another is scheduled for release on Dec. 28. Users can
download the episodes via the Firework app, which is now available on
the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85746.html

DNA Printing in the Cloud, Part 1

DNA printing is based on the natural flow of genetic information in a
cell from DNA through RNA to amino acids to proteins, from gene to
protein, genome to proteome, genomics to proteomics. DNA, life's
foundation blueprint, makes up genes, the instructions for making
proteins -- the complex molecules that do most of the work in living
organisms. "DNA makes RNA makes proteins make Life."
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85745.html

Apple's Self-Destructive Qualcomm, China Strategies

Why would Apple want to put Qualcomm out of business? It'is because
Apple uses a lock-in strategy, where once on an Apple platform it is
painful to get off. Most of the smart Apple iPhone users I know actually
use Google apps and Google's infrastructure and other third-party tools
on their iPhones, so if they want to move to an Android phone they can
move almost seamlessly.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85740.html

How Much Can Technology Be Trusted?

Since the industrial revolution, technology has changed society
continually. Largely due to innovations in semiconductor electronics,
software and computer technology, the pace of technological development
has continued to accelerate over the past 50 years. Personal computers
now fit into your pocket. You have access to people and information all
over the world through the Internet.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85741.html

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The Morning After: A glitter bomb and a Boring LA tunnel

Engadget Email Newsletter

It's Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Slider phones are back in a big way, Facebook still has egg on its face and a former NASA designer might have just solved the problem of package theft. Just another Wednesday morning, right?

(View in browser.)

You still have to slide it open to make a call.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT comes loaded with 12GB of RAM

Announced at a Beijing event, this new Android phone comes loaded with up to 12GB of RAM -- a new record for smartphones -- along with up to 512GB of storage. It's also the second smartphone confirmed to feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 855 chipset.

2018 isn’t over yet.

Facebook's data-sharing excesses even surprised its 'partners'

The New York Times has once again dug into the social network and -- based on internal documents and interviews with employees, former employees and business partners -- painted an unflattering picture of the data Facebook has been sharing for years with the likes of Bing and Rotten Tomatoes. According to the article, companies like Apple and Russian search giant Yandex claimed to not know how much access Facebook had given them to user information.

Proof of concept.

Elon Musk's LA tunnel turns Teslas into a 'rail-guided train'

The Boring Company hosted a launch event for the test tunnel it successfully built in LA running from SpaceX's property to "O'Leary Station" at a reported cost of about $10 million. In tweets, Elon Musk showed off a Model X equipped with gear that guides the car between elevators at each end of the tunnel, before it simply drives right back on to the road. According to Musk, his contraption is capable of safe travel at over 150 MPH, which makes it feel like "teleporting" within the city. It also can carry more than just Teslas, of course -- Musk said it applies to any "autonomous, electric car" you might have.

Never miss a moment with free on-demand video clips and livestreaming finance coverage.

Justice.

Parcel thieves are weak against glitter (and fart gas)

In a YouTube video titled "Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap," former NASA engineer Mark Rober explains that after police refused to help him in his crusade against parcel thieves, he was inspired to engineer his own form of vigilante justice. The result? A parcel disguised as an Apple Home Pod which, when opened, sprays a "butt load" of fine glitter into the parcel's vicinity and repeatedly pumps fart spray into the atmosphere for good measure.

It's pushing into your homes, your cars and even your communities.

2018: The year Amazon became even harder to avoid

This year, Amazon not only made a circus of its search for new headquarters but also planted the seeds of a bricks-and-mortar store chain, Amazon Go. Oh, and it was also going for your home, with not only updated Echo speakers but microwaves, clocks and more. Even if you don’t get in with Amazon’s eco-system -- you still can’t avoid it.

But wait, there's more...

1. 'Farout' is the farthest Solar System object known to date

2. Nintendo Switch is America's fastest-selling console

3. The new, tech-driven age of the sneaker drop

4. AT&T flips the switch on mobile 5G in 12 cities this week

5. The US ballistic-missile system is a cybersecurity nightmare

6. Test Google's Project Stream and get 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' for free

7. Ex-Uber engineer claims to travel 3,099 miles in a self-driving car

8. Charter agrees to $174 million settlement for poor service in New York

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Tuesday 18 December 2018

Editor's Pick: 'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 1

'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 1

Ned Madden Dec 18, 2018 11:02 AM PT
	DNA printing is based on the natural flow of genetic information in a cell from DNA through RNA to amino acids to proteins, from gene to protein, genome to proteome, genomics to proteomics. DNA, life's foundation blueprint, makes up genes, the instructions for making proteins -- the complex molecules that do most of the work in living organisms. "DNA makes RNA makes proteins make Life." [More...]

More Picks:

Chinese Scammers Game Amazon to Boost Sales
Chinese sellers have been using a number of underhanded techniques to boost their global rankings and profits on Amazon, according to a report. Grabbing the high ground on a search results page is critical for any seller trying to rise above the din created by the more than 500 million products offered on Amazon, which is why some sellers feverishly search for ways to get an edge in the rankings. [More...]

Philanthropy's Dunning-Kruger Effect
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that leads relatively unskilled individuals to believe their ability is be much higher than is accurate. The individuals might be highly skilled and successful in other areas, but they behave like novices in new areas outside of their skill zones. The bias was observed experimentally for the first time in 1999, by David Dunning and Justin Kruger. [More...]

How Much Can Technology Be Trusted?
Since the industrial revolution, technology has changed society continually. Largely due to innovations in semiconductor electronics, software and computer technology, the pace of technological development has continued to accelerate over the past 50 years. Personal computers now fit into your pocket. You have access to people and information all over the world through the Internet. [More...]

Apple's Self-Destructive Qualcomm, China Strategies
Why would Apple want to put Qualcomm out of business? It'is because Apple uses a lock-in strategy, where once on an Apple platform it is painful to get off. Most of the smart Apple iPhone users I know actually use Google apps and Google's infrastructure and other third-party tools on their iPhones, so if they want to move to an Android phone they can move almost seamlessly. [More...]

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E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Tuesday -- December 18, 2018

The E-Commerce Times -- E-Business Means Business
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Headline Scan
Chinese Scammers Game Amazon to Boost Sales
Philanthropy's Dunning-Kruger Effect
E-Commerce Success Strategies: Think Local, Not Global

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Today's Story Highlights

Chinese Scammers Game Amazon to Boost Sales

Chinese sellers have been using a number of underhanded techniques to
boost their global rankings and profits on Amazon, according to a
report. Grabbing the high ground on a search results page is critical
for any seller trying to rise above the din created by the more than 500
million products offered on Amazon, which is why some sellers feverishly
search for ways to get an edge in the rankings.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85744.html

Philanthropy's Dunning-Kruger Effect

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that leads relatively
unskilled individuals to believe their ability is be much higher than is
accurate. The individuals might be highly skilled and successful in
other areas, but they behave like novices in new areas outside of their
skill zones. The bias was observed experimentally for the first time in
1999, by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85743.html

E-Commerce Success Strategies: Think Local, Not Global

The borderless promise of e-commerce doesn't mean one size fits all.
Your business can have customers from around the globe, but if you want
to keep them and grow, it is crucial to understand local shopper
preferences and behaviors, and be able to respond to them. Without
localization, you won't have an effective go-to-market strategy, and
your opportunity for growth will stall.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85739.html

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Wednesday 19 December 2018

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- December 19, 2018

The Morning After: A glitter bomb and a Boring LA tunnel

It's Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

You still have to slide it open to make a call.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT comes loaded with 12GB of RAM

2018 isn’t over yet.

Facebook's data-sharing excesses even surprised its 'partners'

Proof of concept.

Elon Musk's LA tunnel turns Teslas into a 'rail-guided train'

Sponsored Content by Yahoo Finance

Never miss a moment with free on-demand video clips and livestreaming finance coverage.

Justice.

Parcel thieves are weak against glitter (and fart gas)

It's pushing into your homes, your cars and even your communities.

2018: The year Amazon became even harder to avoid

But wait, there's more...

1. 'Farout' is the farthest Solar System object known to date

2. Nintendo Switch is America's fastest-selling console

3. The new, tech-driven age of the sneaker drop

4. AT&T flips the switch on mobile 5G in 12 cities this week

5. The US ballistic-missile system is a cybersecurity nightmare

6. Test Google's Project Stream and get 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' for free

7. Ex-Uber engineer claims to travel 3,099 miles in a self-driving car

8. Charter agrees to $174 million settlement for poor service in New York

Tuesday 18 December 2018

Editor's Pick: 'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 1

E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Tuesday -- December 18, 2018