Tuesday 30 April 2019

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It's Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Would you buy a 43-inch TV that works in vertical mode? Why didn’t you buy Anki’s cute toy robots? When are you going to try that meatless Burger King Whopper? So many questions, and it’s only Tuesday.

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Cozmo and Vector couldn’t save it.

Anki is closing the doors on its toy-robot business

Anki is closing the doors on its toy-robot business

Anki, the startup responsible for adorable robotics, is closing its doors and will terminate nearly 200 employees Wednesday. Recode reported CEO Boris Sofman broke the news to staff Monday. In a statement provided to Engadget, the company said, "A significant financial deal at a late stage fell through with a strategic investor, and we were not able to reach an agreement."

More bad news.

Samsung faces 60 percent drop in profits, still plans foldable phones

Samsung faces 60 percent drop in profits, still plans foldable phones

A few weeks ago, Samsung warned investors that its Q1 profit would drop about 60 percent from the same period in 2018. Now the detailed report has arrived, confirming that projection with an operating profit of $5.4 billion that reflected a 23 percent drop in revenue from its memory-chip business. Still, the company noted “solid” sales for its Galaxy S10 phones and said it’s still planning to release the Galaxy Fold. A new launch date for the device should be announced in the next few weeks.

Pre-orders start May 3rd.

Beats' all-wireless Powerbeats Pro earbuds are available May 10th

Beats' all-wireless Powerbeats Pro earbuds are available May 10th

Beats' first truly wireless earbuds will be available in stores on May 10th for $250, with pre-orders starting May 3rd at 10AM Eastern. You'll have to be content with the black model at first, though -- the ivory, moss and navy versions won't arrive until summer. In some ways, these are like second-generation AirPods made for the gym. You get the same H1 chip with hands-free "Hey Siri" for Apple devices as well as a battery case to top up your earbuds when not in use.

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How else are they going to sell televisions to millennials?

Samsung's vertical Sero TV brings Insta Stories to a big screen

Samsung's vertical Sero TV brings Insta Stories to a big screen

Samsung has unveiled The Sero, a 43-inch QLED TV with an attention-grabbing gimmick. It can be flipped around 90 degrees, letting you watch Instagram, Snap and other smartphone videos in their native vertical configurations. 

The plant-based burgers will begin launching in select markets this summer.

Burger King is taking the Impossible Whopper nationwide this year

Burger King is taking the Impossible Whopper nationwide this year

Burger King will soon make the plant-based Impossible Whopper a part of its menu, nationwide. The trial run in St. Louis earlier this month turned out to be a resounding success. José Cil, CEO of Burger King parent company RBI, said on an earnings call Monday that the Impossible Burger would be sold in a few select cities this summer, and if guest reaction stays strong, expand to a nationwide launch later this year.

And 217 million users overall.

Spotify has 100 million Premium users

Spotify has 100 million Premium users, the company has announced in its most recent financial figures. In total, the streaming service has 217 million users, 117 million of which are enjoying the free, ad-supported tier. Despite those big numbers, Spotify can't turn that success into profits, losing €142 million ($158 million) in the quarter. That figure really looks bad if you compare it to the €442 million ($493 million) profit it made back in December.

The Big Picture

The billion point laser cloud that will help rebuild Notre Dame

The billion point laser cloud that will help rebuild Notre Dame

On April 15th, Notre Dame cathedral was severely damaged in an accidental fire. French President Emmanuel Macron promised to rebuild it, but that raised a question: How can you restore an 800-year-old structure without any plans? Luckily, late American historian Andrew Tallon, plotted an incredibly accurate and recent picture of the structure. Thanks to lasers.

But wait, there's more...

1. The UK's butt-shaped blimp could come back as an EV

2. Motorola's foldable RAZR appears in supposed leak

3. What's on TV: 'Knock Down the House,' 'Tuca & Bertie' and 'Ingress: The Animation'

4. Samsung imagines a wraparound smartphone display

5. Exposed database holds sensitive data on over 80 million US households

6. Marriott plans to take on Airbnb with its own home-rental service

7. T-Mobile and Sprint push merger deadline to July 29th

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Monday 29 April 2019

Editor's Pick: Is Nvidia Tesla's Kryptonite?


Rob Enderle
Apr 29, 2019 11:13 AM PT
Tesla sure didn't have a good week last week, given the kind of press coverage it got. I'm not that worried about Tesla going away, though, as its products are far too popular for it to disappear. On the other hand, management clearly needs to be fixed. What got me started looking at Tesla last week was that it pretty much announced that Nvidia was its Kryptonite. [More...]

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How a Route Planner Can Streamline E-Commerce Operations
With jam-packed delivery schedules, driver shortages, and impatient millennials who refuse to wait three days for their goods, it's clear that running an e-commerce company is not an easy walk in the park. It seems the "Amazon effect" is only growing stronger and stronger. Retail e-commerce sales are projected to surpass $735 billion in 2023. With this growth, naturally, come several challenges. [More...]
Consumers Balk at Premium Smartphone Prices
Only a fraction of consumers are willing to pay $1,500 or more for a flagship Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smartphone, suggests an informal ECT News Network survey conducted from April 15 to 22. Fewer than 2 percent of those who took part said they'd be willing to paying such a premium for a handset. New smartphones arrive with almost disturbing regularity. [More...]
What Social Can Learn From CRM
There's been a chorus of calls from all corners for social media regulation -- from pundits like me to the halls of Congress and even from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself. The social media community seems tied up in knots over what to do about the abuse happening within their communities, but if you look elsewhere you might see signs of solutions that could solve some fundamental problems. [More...]
How Customer Expectations Contribute to Fraud and Losses
Contemporary online retail enables faster, smoother and more profitable interactions between consumers and merchants. Individuals can shop and make purchases at any time, from any location, with the help of the devices resting in their pockets. Plus, with innovations like same-day shipping, IoT-connected devices, and much more, it's never been easier to be a consumer. [More...]
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Tech News Flash


Tech News Flash: Monday -- April 29, 2019

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Is Nvidia Tesla's Kryptonite?
Consumers Balk at Premium Smartphone Prices
Feren OS: An Almost Flawless Linux Computing Platform
FAA Greenlights Wing Aviation Drone Deliveries
EU Gives Nod to 'Big Brother' Biometrics Database

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Today's Story Highlights

Is Nvidia Tesla's Kryptonite?
Tesla sure didn't have a good week last week, given the kind of press
coverage it got. I'm not that worried about Tesla going away, though, as
its products are far too popular for it to disappear. On the other hand,
management clearly needs to be fixed. What got me started looking at
Tesla last week was that it pretty much announced that Nvidia was its
Kryptonite.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85980.html

Consumers Balk at Premium Smartphone Prices
Only a fraction of consumers are willing to pay $1,500 or more for a
flagship Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smartphone, suggests an informal
ECT News Network survey conducted from April 15 to 22. Fewer than 2
percent of those who took part said they'd be willing to paying such a
premium for a handset. New smartphones arrive with almost disturbing
regularity.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85981.html

Feren OS: An Almost Flawless Linux Computing Platform
Feren OS might well be the Linux computing game-changer that lures you
away from your current operating system. Feren OS is based on Linux Mint
19 and the Cinnamon desktop -- it currently does not give you any other
desktop options. However, it comes with a wide assortment of
configuration choices that let you tweak the look and feel into almost
any customized appearance you could want.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85977.html

FAA Greenlights Wing Aviation Drone Deliveries
The Federal Aviation Administration has given its first air drone
delivery certification in the United States to Alphabet's Wing Aviation,
paving the way for the service to begin commercial package delivery in
Blacksburg, Virginia. "This is an important step forward for the safe
testing and integration of drones into our economy," said U.S.
Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85978.html

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

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