Monday, 14 January 2019

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Tech News Flash: Monday -- January 14, 2019

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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff
6 Ways to Safeguard Data Before an Emergency Strikes
Google Assistant Gets More Features, Greater Reach
IBM Chief Sounds Cautionary Note on Deep Data, AI, Quantum Computing
Where Linux Went in 2018 - and Where It's Going

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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff

To say I'm typically not a fan of CES would be an understatement, but
this year was very different. A combination of better logistics and
fewer people at the show, coupled with some truly earth-shattering
content, made CES a must-attend event this year. One of the things that
jumped out at me is that IBM announced a compelling fix for the border
wall controversy.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85783.html

6 Ways to Safeguard Data Before an Emergency Strikes

Think about planning for a natural disaster emergency that might affect
your home. You'd likely store some water, flashlights, food, blankets
and other essentials. The key element of your planning would be
proactivity. You'd do all of the work before an emergency occurred, not
during the actual crisis. If your supplies were used up after the
emergency passed, then you quickly would restock.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85784.html

Google Assistant Gets More Features, Greater Reach

Google this week debuted a slew of new capabilities for Google Assistant
at CES in Las Vegas. The new Connect platform lets device manufacturers
incorporate Assistant into their products easily and cost-effectively.
Connect uses Google's existing smart home platform to expand to new
device types, while making device setup and discovery easy for
consumers.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85778.html

IBM Chief Sounds Cautionary Note on Deep Data, AI, Quantum Computing

Powerful technologies like deep data, AI and quantum computing should be
introduced into society carefully, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty declared in
opening remarks at CES. "These tools are so powerful they will solve
some of the most enduring problems -- like food safety, waste," she
said, "but like all powerful tools, we've got to usher them in safely
into society."
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85774.html

Where Linux Went in 2018 - and Where It's Going

For those who try to keep their finger on the Linux community's pulse,
2018 was a surprisingly eventful year. Spread over the last 12 months,
we've seen various projects in the Linux ecosystem make great strides,
as well as suffer their share of stumbles. All told, the year wrapped up
leaving plenty to be optimistic about in the year to come, but there is
much more on which we can only speculate.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85777.html

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The Morning After: Gaming laptops got weird at CES

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It's Monday, January 14, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Sure, CES is over, but we’re not done talking about everything we saw in Las Vegas. Of course, there is a lot of other news to recap from this weekend, too, including a glitchy Fallout 76 secret and layoffs at SpaceX.

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Course correction.

SpaceX will lay off 10 percent of its staff

It looks like the company is tightening its belt to ensure it has the money for its biggest projects, namely the development of interplanetary rockets and a space-based internet meant to cover the entire planet.

According to SpaceX: "To continue delivering for our customers and to succeed in developing interplanetary spacecraft and a global space-based Internet, SpaceX must become a leaner company. Either of these developments, even when attempted separately, have bankrupted other organizations. This means we must part ways with some talented and hardworking members of our team."

Even casual gamers might have some intriguing new options this year.

Gaming laptops are getting wonderfully weird in 2019

This year at CES, gaming laptops got truly weird and wild. Alienware's Area 51m lets you swap out its CPU and GPU, like a proper desktop. ASUS's ROG Mothership is basically an all-in-one PC masquerading as a notebook. And Acer's Predator Triton 900 has one of the craziest hinges we've ever seen.

NAIAS 2019

Cadillac drops teaser pics of its first electric vehicle

The Detroit Auto Show is just about to start, and one of the first big reveals is a new EV from Cadillac. GM just announced Friday that the luxury brand would take the lead in its electrification efforts, and this crossover-looking machine will be its first one to go all-electric. We don’t have much in the way of details on it, but we do know that the BEV3 platform inside is coming to even more GM cars soon.

How to win CES without showing up.

Everywhere we found AirPlay 2 at CES 2019

Apple didn't do any announcing of its own, but it was name-checked in practically all press conferences held by the biggest consumer-tech brands at CES. The reason? AirPlay 2.

‘Super Mario World,’ ‘Star Fox,’ ‘Contra 3’ and more.

Switch Online code hints at potential SNES game additions

Twitter user Kapu claims to have found references to 22 SNES games in Switch Online's code strings, many of them must-haves for fans.

But wait, there's more...

1. HBO trailer reveals 'Game of Thrones' final season premiere date: April 14th

2. CES 2019: In pictures

3. All the laptops that came out at CES 2019

4. CES 2019: The technology behind the world's largest cannabis dispensary

5. CES 2019: The Void's extra-sensory VR does what home experiences can't

6. Leaks reveal cloud-based Verizon Gaming service

7. Lime halts service in Switzerland over possibly dangerous glitch

8. 'Choose Your Own Adventure' publisher sues Netflix over 'Bandersnatch'

9. 'Fallout 76' players found a secret developer room

10. CES 2019: How Royole built the world's first foldable phone

11. CES 2019: Formlabs pushes the boundaries of what 3D-printing can do

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Friday, 11 January 2019

Editor's Pick: The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

Peter Suciu
Jan 11, 2019 5:00 AM PT

A new year means a fresh start, but it doesn't mean that old threats will go away. In fact, in the world of cybersecurity things could get far worse before they get better. Cybercrime continues to increase, as it allows nefarious actors to operate at a safe distance from victims -- and more importantly, law enforcement. Cybercrime often doesn't get the same attention as other types of crimes. [More...]

More Picks:

Top CRM Blogs of 2018: Countdown, Part 1
After several years of instability on this list, 2018 saw things settle down a bit. In past years, blogs would make the list for a flurry of great posts one year, then fizzle the next. Sometimes, bloggers would change careers and their CRM content would dry up. Once in a while, a great blogger would get hired by a major vendor and see his or her output bent to fit the corporate line. [More...]

Where Linux Went in 2018 - and Where It's Going
For those who try to keep their finger on the Linux community's pulse, 2018 was a surprisingly eventful year. Spread over the last 12 months, we've seen various projects in the Linux ecosystem make great strides, as well as suffer their share of stumbles. All told, the year wrapped up leaving plenty to be optimistic about in the year to come, but there is much more on which we can only speculate. [More...]

The Teetering Social Empire
Disruptive innovations are only disruptive for as long as it takes competition to develop and thus create a market. Worse, for the disruptor, the niche it created can spawn other niches. Social networking provides a vivid example. First, there were networking sites that could help you find a job or a sales lead. Then there were social sites whose purpose was simply, well, networking. [More...]

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E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Friday -- January 11, 2019

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Headline Scan
The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019
Microsoft Word in a Word: Frustration
Top CRM Blogs of 2018: Countdown, Part 1
Microsoft, Kroger Ring Up Retail as a Service
The Teetering Social Empire

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Today's Story Highlights

The Biggest Cybercrime Threats of 2019

A new year means a fresh start, but it doesn't mean that old threats
will go away. In fact, in the world of cybersecurity things could get
far worse before they get better. Cybercrime continues to increase, as
it allows nefarious actors to operate at a safe distance from victims --
and more importantly, law enforcement. Cybercrime often doesn't get the
same attention as other types of crimes.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85782.html

Microsoft Word in a Word: Frustration

Why have Microsoft and Apple been wasting the time of their users? My
latest irritation concerns the disappearance of the Microsoft Word
"Recent" folder from my MacBook. It was simply gone. Vanished. Poof. To
make matters worse, this same thing has happened twice this month. From
what I've heard, this problem has been occurring for many years. It just
affects different users each time.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85780.html

Top CRM Blogs of 2018: Countdown, Part 1

After several years of instability on this list, 2018 saw things settle
down a bit. In past years, blogs would make the list for a flurry of
great posts one year, then fizzle the next. Sometimes, bloggers would
change careers and their CRM content would dry up. Once in a while, a
great blogger would get hired by a major vendor and see his or her
output bent to fit the corporate line.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85781.html

Microsoft, Kroger Ring Up Retail as a Service

Microsoft and Kroger announced a collaboration on Retail as a Service to
equip stores with Kroger Technology products that run on Microsoft
Azure. The technology utilizes the IoT, connectivity, the cloud, and
data collection and analysis to improve both customer experiences and
store bottom lines. Two stores will pilot a smart technology system
connected by IoT sensors, running on Microsoft Azure.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85775.html

The Teetering Social Empire

Disruptive innovations are only disruptive for as long as it takes
competition to develop and thus create a market. Worse, for the
disruptor, the niche it created can spawn other niches. Social
networking provides a vivid example. First, there were networking sites
that could help you find a job or a sales lead. Then there were social
sites whose purpose was simply, well, networking.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85776.html

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