Thursday 9 May 2019

The Morning After: Android Auto's first full redesign in five years

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Morning! We’re getting close to finding out what’s up with the Galaxy Fold, but right now we’re focused on the upcoming Android Auto redesign and Intel’s Project Athena laptop plans. Also, don’t forget to check back at 6PM ET for news from Sony’s next State of Play live stream.

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As part of a settlement, the landlords will be required to provide physical keys.

Tenants win right to physical keys in NY smart-lock case

The landlords of one Manhattan apartment building have agreed to provide physical keys to tenants who don't want to use smart locks. The decision was reached in a preliminary settlement after tenants sued their landlord for installing Latch smart locks, last year. As CNET reports, this marks one of the first times legal professionals have had to weigh in on how landlords can use smart-home technology.

Stay tuned.

Samsung promises more Galaxy Fold launch details by tomorrow

According to the Korea Herald, Samsung CEO Dong-jin Koh said the company "Has reviewed the defect caused from substances [entering the device] and we will reach a conclusion [about the launch] today or tomorrow."

After five years, Android Auto finally gets a facelift.

Google improved Android Auto by making it act more like your phone

Earlier this week, Google announced that a redesigned version of Android Auto would start appearing in cars this summer, and wouldn't you know it: The company set up a 2020 Hyundai Kona on-site at its I/O developer conference, complete with new (but not quite final) software. As someone whose experience with Android Auto is mostly limited to rental cars, Chris Velazco found some elements of the original Android Auto design maddening. Thankfully, this new software addresses a lot of those pain points, mostly because it doesn't feel like it was designed for a car.

This $80 set of key finders are on sale for just $29

This one may be able to generate some revenue.

‘PUBG’ is now the patriotic ‘Game for Peace’ in China

Following months of regulatory challenges, games publisher Tencent has pulled the blockbuster PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds out of China and replaced it with a game more in keeping with the country's socialist views. While Game for Peace looks almost identical to PUBG, its theme is decidedly different, centering on the celebration of the Chinese air force. And the gore is gone, too.

Lora DiCarlo's Osé was disqualified after originally receiving the award.

CES re-awards revoked robotics prize to women's sex toy

There was outrage and disbelief earlier this year when the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) -- the organization behind the major CES annual tech show -- revoked its Robotics Innovation Award from women's sex toy Osé. Now, the organization has backtracked (again) and re-awarded the accolade.

At the time, the CTA said the "blended-orgasm machine" was not eligible for its Innovation Awards and should not have gotten so far into the process, citing a portion of the terms and conditions that stated "entries deemed by CTA in their sole discretion to be immoral, obscene, indecent, profane or not in keeping with CTA's image will be disqualified."

The XT2 also packs two-way talk and a lower price.

Amazon's latest Blink security camera lasts two years on AA batteries

So this is what the Blink team has been up to since Amazon acquired it in 2017 -- an upgraded, petite security camera. The newly unveiled Blink XT2 looks similar on the outside but packs several upgrades that include a dramatic improvement to battery life. This camera lasts for two years of motion-activated use on a pair of AA lithium batteries.

But wait, there's more...

1. 'John Wick Hex' strategy game is coming to consoles, PC and Mac

2. Intel explains Project Athena laptops, promises nine hours of battery life

3. Intel will ramp up 10nm CPU production in June, 7nm in 2021

4. Netflix completes 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' with an interactive episode in 2020

5. Riot Games is expanding 'League of Legends,' even in the midst of scandal

6. A generic HIV prevention drug should arrive in 2021

7. VW starts taking deposits for its ID.3 electric hatchback

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Wednesday 8 May 2019

E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Wednesday -- May 8, 2019

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Amazon Touts Small Biz Success on Its Platform
The Vital Role of Customer Service in the Sharing Economy
Spring Cleaning Your Network Security
Einstein Analytics for Financial Services
4 Advanced Ways Brands Use Data to Increase Online Sales

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Amazon Touts Small Biz Success on Its Platform

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by SMBs, accounted for more than half the units sold in the company's
stores and totaled more than $160 billion in 2018, according to Amazon's
2019 SMB Impact Report. SMBs selling on Amazon created about 1.6 million
jobs worldwide, up from 900,000 in 2017. Amazon gave startups more than
$500 million in AWS credits in 2018.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86004.html

The Vital Role of Customer Service in the Sharing Economy

By 2022, the sharing economy is expected to double, reaching $40
Billion. Pioneers such as Airbnb and Uber are now global titans, taking
in billions of dollars per year. From sharing furniture to sharing
clothing, every industry seems to be trying to make its way into the
lucrative sharing business. With the market becoming more saturated with
products, how do companies differentiate themselves?
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86005.html

Spring Cleaning Your Network Security

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.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86001.html

Einstein Analytics for Financial Services

It's not that Salesforce has introduced more artificial intelligence
apps for its Einstein analytics tool set -- this time for financial
services -- that's important. It's that the clear trend now emerging is
that you can't really have an industry market solution-set without
analytics tuned to the vertical. There are at least two ways to do
analytics.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86002.html

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.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/85999.html

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Editor's Pick: Google Showcases AI, Preaches Privacy at I/O Keynote

Google Showcases AI, Preaches Privacy at I/O Keynote

John P. Mello Jr. May 8, 2019 5:00 AM PT
	Google showed off its chops in AI and ML, renewed its commitment to giving users greater control over their data, and introduced a new economically priced smartphone during a keynote presentation at its annual I/O conference. "They were there to hammer home the point that when it comes to AI, they are ahead of their peers," said Paul Erickson, a senior analyst at IHS Markit. [More...]

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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...]

Einstein Analytics for Financial Services
It's not that Salesforce has introduced more artificial intelligence apps for its Einstein analytics tool set -- this time for financial services -- that's important. It's that the clear trend now emerging is that you can't really have an industry market solution-set without analytics tuned to the vertical. There are at least two ways to do analytics. [More...]

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. [More...]