Tuesday 4 June 2019

New Mac Pro, iPadOS, and iTunes isn't dead yet

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At last, Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote is over. While we configure a Mac Pro, you can look back at everything the company unveiled, including iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina and even Microsoft’s AR Minecraft game.

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Apple finally reveals the new Mac Pro

Surprise -- the successor to that beautifully designed trashcan that Apple introduced in 2013 is here, and it looks a lot like the old cheese-grater-style tower. There's a new Intel Xeon processor on board that has up to 28 cores, and it supports up to 1.5 TB of RAM. As far as expansion, this thing is packed with PCI slots, including one for Apple’s MPX module, which adds a Thunderbolt plug and up to 500W of power.

It can include two of those modules, each ready to fit AMD’s “Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, which features two Vega II GPUs for an incredible 28 teraflops of graphics performance and 64GB of memory, making it the world’s most powerful graphics card.” Just the thing for processing 8K videos on your 6K display.

Plus a swipe keyboard.

iOS 13 focuses on speed and embraces the darkness

iOS 13 is coming this fall, with a lot of upgrades -- according to Apple, Face ID and app opening will get noticeably faster, while app sizes get smaller. Of course, it also includes the long-anticipated Dark Mode, plus big updates to system apps like Maps, Notes, Reminders, Mail and more. Portrait mode is more powerful than ever with the ability to reposition its simulated lights, and the new photo editing menu has more options.

Now Siri can read messages instantly as they come in through any messaging app, and Audio Sharing lets a friend listen to anything along with you just by tapping your phones together. There are almost too many upgrades to count, but we’ll probably hear more about all of them before iOS 13 is officially released. One note -- it’s not coming to the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 or iPad Air.

iOS to iPadOS.

The iPad is getting its own OS

iPad updates arriving with iOS 13 include the ability to run multiple instances of the same app using a tab view. It's based on the existing Split View mechanic; however, users can now detach windows, move them freely about the desktop and then reattach them elsewhere on the desktop. The Home screen is redesigned to make better use of a tablet’s space, the Safari browser is now “desktop-class” and an upgraded Files app is ready to manage any and all storage devices you’d like to connect. This is iPadOS, and now it can even work with a mouse.

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With separate Music, Podcast and TV apps.

MacOS Catalina is Apple's next desktop operating system

Apple announced that the next version of macOS (10.15) will be known as Catalina. This is the one that breaks up the software formerly known as iTunes into three new apps: Music, Podcast and TV. We didn’t get a ton of details on how they’ll work on the desktop, but it certainly appears that iTunes isn’t really “dead.”

As for other new features, macOS Catalina will be able to use iPads as secondary displays with Sidecar, and Voice Control can command any part of the OS simply through spoken words.

Good choice to omit a camera feature.

Lenovo Smart Clock review: Sometimes less is more

The Smart Clock might not be the best smart display out there, but it’s definitely the clock we want on our nightstands.

But wait, there's more...

1. Microsoft saved Minecraft Earth's AR gameplay reveal for Apple

2. Apple CarPlay redesign puts multiple apps side-by-side

3. Hollywood -- including Disney -- has long-term Netflix licensing deals it can't shake

4. Microsoft is showing a dual-screen Surface device to employees

5. Square Enix's answer to 'Pokémon Go' is 'Dragon Quest Walk'

6. A fix for the OnePlus 7 Pro's 'phantom tap' issue is on the way

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Monday 3 June 2019

Tech News Flash

Tech News Flash: Monday -- June 3, 2019

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AMD Slam-Dunks Intel at Computex and It's a Good Thing
Leveraging Live Video Streaming, the Great Democratizer
Amazon Debuts Echo Show 5: Smaller, Cheaper, More Private
Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers
GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs

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AMD Slam-Dunks Intel at Computex and It's a Good Thing

Like a lot of folks, I'm a tad sick of Intel. Last month we learned of
its second big security scandal in as many years. Once again, the
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also lacked a plan to recall the failed parts. Once again, buyers likely
will have to cripple their Intel processors if they want to use them
safely.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86048.html

Leveraging Live Video Streaming, the Great Democratizer

When live streaming first started to roll out across multiple social
media platforms, it remained pretty unclear how this new technology
would interface with Internet users. More often a source for friends to
include one another on events they're missing out on, frequent uses of
live video streaming felt experimental in nature. What was it all about?
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86050.html

Amazon Debuts Echo Show 5: Smaller, Cheaper, More Private

Amazon has announced the Echo Show 5 and is taking preorders. This
third-generation Echo Show is called the "5" because it has a 5.5-inch
diagonal display. he Echo Show 5 is available in the line's standard
Charcoal and Sandstone colors. It is priced at $90. New Alexa routines
are available on the Echo Show 5, such as a nighttime routine that turns
off the bedroom lamp and plays soothing sounds.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86046.html

Apple's New iPod Gets in Touch With Gamers

Apple has refreshed its iPod touch line of media players with a faster
processor, greater storage capacity and improved communications
features. The new iPod is built on Apple's A10 Fusion chip, the same
processor used in the iPhone 7. According to Apple, the power upgrade
delivers two times faster performance than previous models and three
times better graphics.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86040.html

GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs

GitHub has made it easier for open source developers to garner financial
support as recipients of paid sponsorships. GitHub Sponsors, launched in
beta last week, is a new funding mechanism that enables open source
users to make recurring payments, much like crowdfunding services such
as Patreon and managed open source subscription services like Tidelift.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86042.html

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Saturday 1 June 2019

Editor's Pick: Leveraging Live Video Streaming, the Great Democratizer

Leveraging Live Video Streaming, the Great Democratizer

Sean Gordon Jun 1, 2019 5:00 AM PT
	When live streaming first started to roll out across multiple social media platforms, it remained pretty unclear how this new technology would interface with Internet users. More often a source for friends to include one another on events they're missing out on, frequent uses of live video streaming felt experimental in nature. What was it all about? [More...]

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