Thursday 25 April 2019

The Morning After: Nintendo Switch rumors and mobile 'Mario Kart'

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It's Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Nintendo’s Switch continues to climb the pantheon of iconic consoles. According to today’s earnings report, it’s now outsold the Nintendo 64. Meanwhile, Microsoft admits password-expiration policies are useless, and a Galaxy Fold teardown reveals what most of you already know -- the darn thing’s pretty fragile.

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Next up, the SNES.

Nintendo Switch passes the N64 in lifetime sales

Nintendo Switch passes the N64 in lifetime sales

Nintendo sold 2.47 million Switch consoles in the three months, bringing lifetime sales to 34.74 million. This means the company has sold 16.95 million consoles in the 2018 fiscal year (April 2018 to March 2019), just missing its annual sales target of 17 million -- a figure that the company revised down from 20 million last quarter. There are some upsides, though. The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Nintendo 64 in lifetime sales and stands a good chance of topping the SNES, which managed 49.1 million, in the next financial year. History in the making, and a target that could be made easier if that cheaper Switch makes an appearance.

A peek inside reveals some potential problems.

iFixit: Samsung's Galaxy Fold is 'alarmingly fragile'

iFixit: Samsung's Galaxy Fold is 'alarmingly fragile'

Despite the Galaxy Fold’s delayed launch, iFixit has executed its standard part-by-part dissection and suggests the design is "alarmingly fragile," particularly around the hinge. While the actual folding mechanism appears sturdy (if possibly vulnerable to wearing down in the long run), there's no ingress protection -- dirt can easily slip inside, potentially getting stuck between the hinge and the plastic OLED screen.

Get the green shells ready.

'Mario Kart Tour' beta will arrive on phones next month

'Mario Kart Tour' beta will arrive on phones next month

Today, Nintendo announced a Closed Beta Test for Mario Kart Tour, a long-delayed mobile spin-off that we currently know diddly squat about. (Seriously, Nintendo hasn't released a single screenshot.) The sneak-preview will be available to Android users in the US and Japan between May 22nd and June 4th. It’s scheduled to come out on Android and iOS this summer, but you can sign up for the beta by visiting the website from your phone

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Earworms musical language training is now half off

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The other folded device from Samsung.

Samsung's strange, gigantic Galaxy View is ready for round two

Samsung's strange, gigantic Galaxy View is ready for round two

You probably weren't looking for a sequel to Samsung's lap-crushing Galaxy View tablet, but you're getting one anyway. AT&T has teased the release of the Galaxy View 2, another take on the Android tablet and mobile TV hybrid. With a 17.3-inch 1080p display, it's not quite as colossal as its predecessor, and it implements a clever built-in cover that doubles as a kickstand.

AT&T tells Engadget the View 2 will pack a mid-tier 1.6GHz Exynos 7884 eight-core chip, 3GB of RAM, a front-facing 5-megapixel camera and 64GB of expandable storage. It arrives on April 26th for $37 per month on a 20-month installment plan, which translates to $740, which is even more than the original’s $600 price tag.

Filters should keep less-relevant roles out of your search results.

Google makes it easier to find work-from-home jobs

Telecommuting is very real way to work in 2019. But having to slog through job postings to find ones that embrace remote work can be an exasperating experience. Google has refined its job-search options to make those specific searches a little easier.

All new design? God, please yes.

Apple may unveil two new AirPod models by the end of the year

Apple may unveil two new AirPod models by the end of the year

Those refreshed, Siri-capable AirPods might just be the start. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has two new variants set to launch in the next few quarters, and one could bring a different design to the table. Apple managed to make those awkward pods iconic, but the look remains divisive. Let’s see how the new look fares.

The wireless Formation platform marks a new phase for the company.

Bowers & Wilkins is betting big on high-end, multi-room streaming

Bowers & Wilkins is betting big on high-end, multi-room streaming

Bowers & Wilkins, the prestigious speaker maker, has dabbled with wireless gear before. The company already sells a couple of speakers, such as the bombastic Zeppelin, and wireless headphones, like the much-loved PX cans, which you can trigger and control wire-free. But the heritage brand is best known for its wired speakers, including the decadent Nautilus and 800 Series Diamond line. With its new family of wireless speakers, it’s trying to bring the two together.

But wait, there's more...

1. Tesla will begin selling its own in-house insurance 'in a month'

2. 'Planet Zoo' is the modern 'Zoo Tycoon' we've been waiting for

3. 'Super Mario Maker 2' has a release date: June 28th

4. Traeger Ironwood 650 review: WiFi is the ultimate pitmaster

5. What's coming to Netflix in May: 'Wine Country' and Zac Efron as Ted Bundy

6. Ford invests $500 million in Rivian to create an 'all-new' EV

7. Microsoft knows password-expiration policies are useless

8. How Oppo fit a 10x zoom camera into its 5G phone

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Wednesday 24 April 2019

Editor's Pick: Is Your Business Ready for a 2019 Recession?


Sam Schapiro
Apr 24, 2019 9:28 AM PT
For those of you who have an ear to the ground on American economic trends, you've probably heard the whispers of a recession heading our way, starting as early as this year. Everyone remembers how hard their finances were hit back in '08 -- no one better than small business owners, some of whom lost everything during that time. Even top economists cannot predict how big an impact the next recession will have. [More...]

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E-Commerce Branding in the Time of Amazon
I recently made two major additions to my life -- a second dog and a lake house. On weekends, I need to transport all my stuff and my two dogs to the lake, so I decided to upgrade my SUV to a larger model with an additional row of seats and more cargo space. When I began looking around at available models, I was stunned. The amount of competition in the SUV marketplace is astounding. [More...]
How to Get Smarter About Influencer Marketing
Marrying technical rigidity with unrestrained creativity? Due to its ability to transform brand engagement with creators on social media, programmatic influencer marketing is here to stay. Millennials have been abandoning traditional media channels and instead becoming increasingly invested in social media. However, marketers may find that PPC ads may not reach the desired performance levels. [More...]
Red Hat Breathes New Life Into Java
Red Hat is the new keeper of the keys to two popular versions of the open source Java implementation, OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11. The company has taken over stewardship from Oracle, which ended commercial support for Java 8 and the Oracle JDK 8 implementation of Java SE last year. Oracle left the enterprise Java business when it transitioned support and maintenance to the Eclipse Foundation. [More...]
EU Gives Nod to 'Big Brother' Biometrics Database
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved two measures that would integrate the region's fragmented law enforcement and home affairs databases into a centralized one that would include biometric information on some 350 million EU and non-EU citizens. It approved creation of the new system on two votes -- one to merge border control systems, and one to merge law enforcement systems. [More...]
Apple's Looming Nightmare
The big news last week was that Apple finally agreed to settle its fight with Qualcomm. Kudos to Tim Cook, because I've known a lot of CEOs rather who would have fought to the death than admitted they were wrong -- and not only wrong but acting disingenuously the entire time. Fighting this to the death would have been far worse. What spurred the settlement likely was he defense Qualcomm mounted. [More...]
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E-Commerce Minute


E-Commerce Minute: Wednesday -- April 24, 2019

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Is Your Business Ready for a 2019 Recession?
E-Commerce Branding in the Time of Amazon
How to Get Smarter About Influencer Marketing
How SMBs Can Trade Stressful One-by-One Shipping for Streamlined Operations
Managing Sales Tax Complexities in Merchandise Returns

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Is Your Business Ready for a 2019 Recession?
For those of you who have an ear to the ground on American economic
trends, you've probably heard the whispers of a recession heading our
way, starting as early as this year. Everyone remembers how hard their
finances were hit back in '08 -- no one better than small business
owners, some of whom lost everything during that time. Even top
economists cannot predict how big an impact the next recession will
have.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85975.html

E-Commerce Branding in the Time of Amazon
I recently made two major additions to my life -- a second dog and a
lake house. On weekends, I need to transport all my stuff and my two
dogs to the lake, so I decided to upgrade my SUV to a larger model with
an additional row of seats and more cargo space. When I began looking
around at available models, I was stunned. The amount of competition in
the SUV marketplace is astounding.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85971.html

How to Get Smarter About Influencer Marketing
Marrying technical rigidity with unrestrained creativity? Due to its
ability to transform brand engagement with creators on social media,
programmatic influencer marketing is here to stay. Millennials have been
abandoning traditional media channels and instead becoming increasingly
invested in social media. However, marketers may find that PPC ads may
not reach the desired performance levels.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85965.html

How SMBs Can Trade Stressful One-by-One Shipping for Streamlined Operations
E-commerce continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Total retail
sales, excluding the sale of items not normally bought online -- like
fuel, automobiles, and food at restaurants -- hit $3.628 trillion last
year, up 3.9 percent year over year from $3.490 trillion. E-commerce
accounted for a 14.3 percent share of that total, and 51.9 percent of
all retail growth. That is substantial.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85949.html

Managing Sales Tax Complexities in Merchandise Returns
As the world has become increasingly digital, the retail industry has
gone through tremendous transformation. To survive in the competitive
landscape and keep up with evolving customer preferences, merchants have
had to adapt and learn how to deliver the seamless omnichannel
experience that shoppers expect. Delivering that efficiency and
convenience comes with challenging operational intricacies.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85960.html

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Tech News Flash


Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- April 24, 2019

TechNewsWorld -- All Tech - All The Time
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EU Gives Nod to 'Big Brother' Biometrics Database
Samsung Applies Brakes to Galaxy Fold Launch
Red Hat Breathes New Life Into Java
Apple's Looming Nightmare

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EU Gives Nod to 'Big Brother' Biometrics Database
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved two measures that would
integrate the region's fragmented law enforcement and home affairs
databases into a centralized one that would include biometric
information on some 350 million EU and non-EU citizens. It approved
creation of the new system on two votes -- one to merge border control
systems, and one to merge law enforcement systems.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85973.html

Samsung Applies Brakes to Galaxy Fold Launch
Foldable phones have been dealt a setback by Samsung's announcement that
it has postponed indefinitely the release of its Galaxy Fold. Samsung
pumped the brakes on the $1,980 phone's release after several reviewers
reported problems. Samsung acknowledged that their experiences indicated
the device needed further improvements to ensure the best possible user
experience.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85970.html

Red Hat Breathes New Life Into Java
Red Hat is the new keeper of the keys to two popular versions of the
open source Java implementation, OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11. The company
has taken over stewardship from Oracle, which ended commercial support
for Java 8 and the Oracle JDK 8 implementation of Java SE last year.
Oracle left the enterprise Java business when it transitioned support
and maintenance to the Eclipse Foundation.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85972.html

Apple's Looming Nightmare
The big news last week was that Apple finally agreed to settle its fight
with Qualcomm. Kudos to Tim Cook, because I've known a lot of CEOs
rather who would have fought to the death than admitted they were wrong
-- and not only wrong but acting disingenuously the entire time.
Fighting this to the death would have been far worse. What spurred the
settlement likely was he defense Qualcomm mounted.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85969.html

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