Wednesday 8 May 2019

The Morning After: All the important stuff from Google I/O

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Google kicked off its big developer conference with a mix of intriguing new hardware (cheap flagship phones, big smart displays), as well as new AI and internet features coming to its services. If you’re visually inclined, we cut together all the important stuff, here. And we already tested out and reviewed Google’s cheaper Pixel phones. They’re pretty convincing. (Read in browser)

The search giant's best phone just might be its cheapest.
 

Pixel 3a XL review: Google's triumphant return to affordable phones
 

Pixel 3a XL review: Google's triumphant return to affordable phones<br />   

The standout announcement from Google might have been the most heavily leaked: cheap Pixel 3 devices. But don’t think of the $400 Pixel 3a and $480 3a XL as merely Google’s cheap new phones. The new Pixel 3a series offers just about everything else that made last year’s models compelling, but at a steep discount. Even beyond the basics, the 3a features a few touches that fans have been clamoring for, like a headphone jack and the biggest battery Google has ever put into a Pixel. Google has reinvented, successfully, the ‘lite’ flagship.

You just found the fastest way to catch up on what happened.
 

Here's all the important stuff Google announced at I/O 2019
 

It’s not all Pixel, Nest and Assistant, even if it seems that way. Hit our roundup of the high-profile updates from Google’s keynote, including Incognito Mode for Maps, Google Lens upgrades, Android Q notes and so much more.
 

Facial recognition will present notifications for you when you’re in the room.
 

Google Nest Hub Max: A bigger, smarter display
 

Google Nest Hub Max: A bigger, smarter display<br />   

The Nest Hub Max is a larger, more capable version of last year's Google Home Hub. It has a 10-inch HD screen, which makes it better for shared spaces like the kitchen or living room, and a camera that can follow you around the room. In our brief time with the device, we also tried its gesture control and listened to the stereo speaker setup, an upgrade from the drivers in last year’s Home Hub, which is being rebranded as the Nest Hub. The Hub Max hits shelves this summer for $229.
 

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Sundar Pichai called it a ‘Google data center that fits in your pocket.’
 

Next-gen Google Assistant is crazy fast
 

An AI-powered assistant that responds to voice commands faster than you can type or swipe, even offline? That’s what Google promised at I/O, with demos showing off how its next-generation assistant could operate across and through several apps, using voice control almost exclusively to get the information users need when they need it. Plus, it learns what you like and can even make restaurant or menu suggestions based on those preferences. Expect to see these features roll out on Pixel phones first later this year.
 

Maybe if there were more lights, they’d have seen it before the episode aired.
 

HBO edited that coffee cup out of 'Game of Thrones'
 

HBO edited that coffee cup out of 'Game of Thrones'<br />   

If you hadn't already heard, HBO accidentally left a coffee cup in a shot from episode four of Game of Thrones' final season -- millions of TV viewers learned that Daenerys can't function before she's had her latte. However, you won't have much luck trying to revisit that production blunder online. HBO has digitally removed the cup from the episode on digital services like HBO Go, leaving an empty spot on the table where the caffeine once stood.

Mark your calendar.
 

Disney's next batch of Star Wars movies starts in 2022
 

After absorbing Fox, Disney updated its release schedule with dates for three new Star Wars films. The first will hit theaters in December 2022, followed by December 2024 and 2026. They'll alternate with the Avatar sequels, the first of which arrives in 2021. 
 

The phone sold out in the US but has been delayed indefinitely.
 

Samsung could lose Galaxy Fold pre-orders if it doesn't ship this month
 

Over a week after the phone was supposed to launch, Samsung still hasn't been able to provide an update on either the Galaxy Fold itself or the ship date, which means those pre-orders are now on shaky ground. Unsurprisingly keen to save all those sales, the company has written to customers asking them to reaffirm their purchases. If they do so before the May 31st deadline, Samsung will keep the order open until they're able to ship the thing.

Your smartphone's camera is about to get even more useful.

Google Search adds AR and big Lens upgrades
 

Google Search adds AR and big Lens upgrades<br />   

Google said it will use a combination of computer vision and augmented reality to turn your smartphone into an even more powerful search tool, whether you're looking to shop or wanting to learn more about the solar system. For instance, if you search for something like "muscle flexion," you can now view a 3D model right in your Google Search results. That means you can swipe your screen to move the model around and, since the feature supports AR, you can bring it into your physical environment.
 

But wait, there's more...

1. 'Apex Legends' is coming to mobile devices

2. Google Maps' AR walking directions arrive on Pixel devices today

3. Amazon's New York Go store is the first to accept cash

4. New plastic material can be recycled again and again

5. The Pixel 3a vs. the Pixel 3 and Pixel 2: What's changed?

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Tuesday 7 May 2019

Editor's Pick: Spring Cleaning Your Network Security


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May 7, 2019 10:27 AM PT
Spring may be my favorite time of year. The snow is melting, the sun is shining, and the air smells just a little bit fresher. It's as though the world is setting an example for the rest of us, letting us know that it's time to start fresh. It's time for spring cleaning -- and in the security world, spring cleaning means more than just wiping down countertops and lighting a few scented candles. [More...]

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4 Advanced Ways Brands Use Data to Increase Online Sales
Data is one of the biggest advantages e-commerce brands have over their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Brands that sell products online can glean insights not only from sales figures, but also from impressions, click-through rates, bounce rates, and numerous other data points. They have a constant stream of visitors to help them optimize every image, ad and product description. [More...]
What Everyone's Getting Wrong About Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is all the rage right now, and tech companies are working hard to promote it. You can hardly take an action online or go to a conference without being bombarded by digital transformation messages from every angle. Some companies are even using it to sell items only distantly related to digitally transforming. However, digital transformation should not be the end goal. [More...]
Facial Recognition and the Fight for Diversity
I spent a good deal of my educational and early career as an analyst doing research at scale. In fact, the way I got into the executive resources program at IBM was through one of the largest research projects my division had ever undertaken. A recurring issue with those who attempt to address the diversity and inclusion problem is that in the absence understanding it, they focus on the symptoms. [More...]
The Critical Role of Artificial Intelligence in Payments Tech
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Tech News Flash


Tech News Flash: Tuesday -- May 7, 2019

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Get Ready for Feature Deluge at Apple's WWDC
Facial Recognition and the Fight for Diversity
No Easy Decision: Choosing Between Pay-TV Services
POP!_OS Makes Classic GNOME Simpler to Use
Cybersecurity Pros Join 'Right to Repair' Battle

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Today's Story Highlights

Get Ready for Feature Deluge at Apple's WWDC
Apple plans to introduce a boatload of new apps, features and
development tools at WWDC next month, according to a report. As it does
every year, Apple will use the WWDC, set to begin June 3, to reveal the
next versions of operating systems for its hardware products. For its
mobile devices, new additions iOS 13 include speed improvements and
interface changes, a Dark Mode and more.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86000.html

Facial Recognition and the Fight for Diversity
I spent a good deal of my educational and early career as an analyst
doing research at scale. In fact, the way I got into the executive
resources program at IBM was through one of the largest research
projects my division had ever undertaken. A recurring issue with those
who attempt to address the diversity and inclusion problem is that in
the absence understanding it, they focus on the symptoms.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85996.html

No Easy Decision: Choosing Between Pay-TV Services
Many consumers in recent years have opted to cut the cord -- that is, to
ditch cable or satellite TV and instead rely on OTT streaming services
for their viewing pleasure. Price has been one factor, but changing
viewing habits has been another. As a reporter who covers pay-TV
services of all varieties, I actually went the opposite direction and
for some time have had both cable and satellite.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85997.html

POP!_OS Makes Classic GNOME Simpler to Use
Are you Looking for a hassle-free Linux OS that is very user-friendly
and extremely stable? Pop!_OS from System76 is a prime candidate to fit
that order. Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distro featuring a custom
GNOME desktop. Custom is *the* essential part of that description. The
developers have done an impressive job of tailoring the classic GNOME
environment into a unique desktop flavor.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85992.html

Cybersecurity Pros Join 'Right to Repair' Battle
An advocacy organization formed by cybersecurity professionals has
joined the fight for "right to repair" legislation, which would allow
consumers and third parties to repair electronic equipment without
voiding manufacturers' warranties. Legislators in about 20 states have
been working on some form of this legislation, but they have been
stymied by a number of tech companies and industry groups.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85968.html

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