Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Huawei's bad news and 'Game of Thrones'

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

More bad news for Huawei, but the company seems prepared to face the repercussions of stalled US-China trade discussions. Elsewhere, Sony improved its great noise-cancelling cans in the best way possible: announcing a new, cheaper model.

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This could have a devastating effect on Huawei's business.

Intel, Qualcomm and other chipmakers cut off supplies to Huawei

Following the news over the weekend that Google was halting the delivery of software and hardware to Huawei for Android things, several other companies have complied with US government rules, constricting supplies to Huawei.

It’s finally over.

The Engadget staff on that 'Game of Thrones' finale

For this month's video IRL, we couldn't miss talking about the conclusion of one of the biggest TV series ever, HBO's Game of Thrones. After years of speculation about how the epic story would end, we finally have (some of) our answers. But is that enough?

Here’s how they’ll get you to upgrade.

Sony plans to pitch PS5 gaming as 'immersive' and 'seamless'

At a corporate strategy meeting in Japan, Sony used a demo video to tease the performance of its SSD-equipped next PlayStation console. It also explained plans to tout the console’s horsepower (enough to deliver immersive graphics) as well as streaming gameplay that works seamlessly across different devices. What it didn’t reveal is the other information we want to hear, like a price, release date or any word on games.

NetSpot helps troubleshoot your WiFi for just $19

Android-powered AR.

Google's next-gen Glass eyewear lasts longer and runs on Android

The Glass Enterprise Edition 2 eyewear largely sticks to a familiar formula on the outside, but it should be far more powerful thanks to its updated Android OS and Qualcomm XR1 processor. Those two factors should make for easier app development, better performance and increased battery life. Just don’t ask about a personal pair -- for now this hardware is all business oriented.

They’re a more affordable version of Sony's hugely popular 1000XM3 headphones.

Sony's noise-cancelling XB900N offer more bass for less money

We loved Sony's WH-1000XM3 noise-cancelling headphones. Not only are they comfortable but they sound amazing. The biggest downside was the $350 price tag. Sony’s new WH-XB900N Extra Bass headphones fix that by offering noise canceling for $100 less than the flagship model.

Trade wars are coming.

'Game of Thrones' finale blocked in China

Tencent Video, the streaming platform that controls the rights of HBO's series in China, didn't broadcast the show's conclusion Monday morning when it was supposed to air. Instead, the service displayed a message that the show wasn't available due to "transmission medium problems." But HBO believes it is fallout from recent trade disputes between the US and China.

This includes 5G expansion, rural broadband and ditching Boost Mobile.

T-Mobile and Sprint make promises to clinch FCC's merger approval

T-Mobile and Sprint want that merger, making a fresh round of promises to make it happen. They've vowed to deploy 5G service that covers 97 percent of the US population within three years of an approved merger, and 99 percent in six years. About 90 percent of Americans would have mobile internet at speeds of "at least" 100Mbps, while 99 percent would have speeds of 50Mbps or more.

The best baby monitor isn't necessarily the one with the most features.

The baby tech you need (and the tech you don’t)

When you start life as a parent, you hope that buying every gadget on sale will make your life easier. But that's not always the case in the realm of baby tech, which often offers solutions to problems that don't exist. Because you don't have the time or money to try everything out on your own kids, let us help.

But wait, there's more...

1. Google just gave Huawei a wakeup call -- here's what life without Android could be like

2. Pro 'Fortnite' player Tfue sues FaZe Clan over 'oppressive' team contract

3. AMC cancels sci-fi robot drama 'Humans'

4. Microsoft released the first test version of its Chromium-based Edge browser for Mac

5. Xbox chief Phil Spencer outlines plans to curb toxic behavior

6. What's on TV this week: 'What/If,' 'Doom Patrol' and 'Killing Eve'

7. Impossible launches sausage pizza with Little Caesars

8. Some Pixel 3a phones are randomly shutting down

9. EVgo is installing fast chargers at Chevron filling stations

10. Unsecured database exposed millions of Instagram influencers

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Monday, 20 May 2019

The next challenge for Impossible Foods? Sausage.

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It's Monday, May 20, 2019.

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Welcome back! We kick off the week with bad news for Huawei as Google complies with US government requirements regarding the phone maker, suspending the transfer of proprietary hardware and software. In better news for the planet, we go behind the scenes at Impossible Foods and the development of its non-meat meat. Burgers, it seems, were just the beginning.

How a burger maker became a “platform.”

Impossible Foods’ rising empire of almost-meat

Impossible says it wants to create a parallel universe of not-animal products -- not just burger patties but also steak and even eggs. "The primary goal is to effectively eliminate the use of animals in the food system," said founder and CEO Pat Brown. The big challenge is changing a fundamental cultural idea, backed by powerful industrial forces: Meat doesn't have to come from animals.

We tried the plant-based meat in a breakfast sandwich and siu mai.

Impossible Foods' next product is sausage

After three years of selling convincing plant-based burgers, Impossible Foods is on the verge of releasing its next product: sausage. For Chris Ip, Impossible cooked up a sausage patty for a breakfast sandwich and folded the ground meat into steamed siu mai, showing its versatility. The sausage is one of many new foods -- including eggs and steak -- the company has been testing the waters for as it bills itself as a "platform" for creating custom proteins rather than a vegan-burger manufacturer. It’s all very Food 2.0.

It would lose Google apps and future OS updates.

Google suspends Huawei's Android support (updated)

Reuters sources claim Google has suspended transactions with Huawei that require transferring proprietary hardware and software, hobbling much of its smartphone business outside China. It "immediately" loses access to future OS updates beyond the Android Open Source Project, according to the insider, and upcoming phones would have to go without official apps like the Google Play Store and Gmail. It's huge news for Huawei, and not in the good way.

This home security system is only $150 today

The most basic one will set us back $9.90.

Arduino's new Nano board family is more powerful and affordable

Arduino's Nano line will soon welcome four new products. They're all small boards like the classic one, making Nano a family of small boards meant for compact projects. All the new boards boast low energy consumption and processors more powerful than the classic. Even better, they're all pretty affordable: The most basic entry, called Nano Every, is good for "everyday" projects and can replace the classic Nano.

Because we all know most children are space cadets.

Using tech to keep your kids organized and on task

Gone are the days of trusty Moleskine 18-month planners, scraps of to-do lists and family calendars hanging on the fridge. Full-time jobs and older kids mean more clubs, more appointments, more social life. Making a move to digital organization can take a load off and breathe new life into the family. Often you have the apps and software on hand -- you just need to rethink how you use them.

But wait, there's more...

1. Google quietly shelves custom Pixel phone cases

2. This week in tech history: Google Assistant is born

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Saturday, 18 May 2019

E-Commerce Minute

E-Commerce Minute: Saturday -- May 18, 2019

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Omnichannel Retail: Big Data Is Nice, Fast Data Is Necessary
US Mobile: Another Bait-and-Switch Disappointment
Walmart Enters High-Stakes Next-Day Delivery Game
Flexa Launches Crypto-Based Payment App

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Omnichannel Retail: Big Data Is Nice, Fast Data Is Necessary

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omnichannel experience to its customers. However, many retailers aren't
aware that the key to powering that customer experience is IT system
performance . Why? Omnichannel retailers must process, analyze and use
huge amounts of data for a multitude of equally important functions.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86024.html

US Mobile: Another Bait-and-Switch Disappointment

I just dumped US Mobile after less than four months, setting a new speed
record for hitting my tolerance-for-b.s. ceiling. I'd had high hopes for
this relatively new mobile virtual network operator, but it turns out I
chose poorly. Switching wireless service providers is one of those
things I don't relish doing, but every few years I find that I'm in a
one-way relationship with my carrier.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86019.html

Walmart Enters High-Stakes Next-Day Delivery Game

Walmart has announced free one-day delivery for 220,000 of its most-
frequently purchased items. The service will be available first in
Phoenix and Las Vegas, because "these locations are major metro markets
served by our fulfillment center in Southern California ... where we
expect strong customer adoption of our NextDay delivery offering," a
Walmart spokesperson said.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86018.html

Flexa Launches Crypto-Based Payment App

Flexa has launched a new digital payment network that uses
cryptocurrencies to cut processing costs, eliminate fraud and preserve
users' privacy. The network uses Flexa's Spedn app to process consumer
transactions at cooperating merchants. The new payment platform makes it
possible to spend Bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash and the Gemini dollar at
any of the merchants currently accepting payments.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86014.html

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