Wednesday 5 June 2019

WWDC reactions to iOS, macOS and an expensive monitor stand

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It's Wednesday, June 05, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

We’re not done with WWDC yet. Now that Apple showed off some new toys, we’re ready to walk through its updated software and discuss whether or not we’re impressed by the expensive new hardware.

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The Touch Bar, the trash can and now this.

A $999 monitor stand is everything wrong with Apple today

A $999 monitor stand is everything wrong with Apple today

Here's the thing: The Pro Display XDR stand seems nice. Devindra Hardawar explains what the crowd at WWDC was thinking when it heard the price of Apple’s latest attempt "to upsell attractive tech that ultimately doesn't do much for users."

And they didn’t think to call it Axe-box?

Xbox body wash is a necessary and terrible idea

Xbox body wash is a necessary and terrible idea

Microsoft is partnering with body-wash maker Lynx -- an alternate brand name used by Axe in some countries -- to create an Xbox-branded collection of personal-care products. The lineup will include a body spray, deodorant and shower gel. 

Blurring the line between Mac and iOS.

macOS Catalina first look: Sidecar, Project Catalyst and Voice Control

macOS Catalina first look: Sidecar, Project Catalyst and Voice Control

In this video, we’ll take a look at macOS Catalina and three of its more notable features: Sidecar (for using an iPad as a secondary display); Project Catalyst (allowing developers to easily port over iOS apps to the Mac) and Voice Control (allowing people with limited mobility to fully navigate the operating system with voice commands). Obviously, we'll be back this summer with a preview of the beta, followed by a full review of the complete and final software in the fall.

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Spend five minutes with the iPhone’s next big update.

iOS 13 first look: Dark Mode, Maps and more

iOS 13 first look: Dark Mode, Maps and more

The upside to sticking around WWDC after the keynote is that we got to spend a little time seeing how some of the update's biggest enhancements work. While we couldn't actually fiddle with the software, we did get a pretty solid sense of what really matters in iOS 13 -- that dark mode is seriously easy on the eyes, and the ability to sign into apps and services with your Apple ID seems like it could be a game-changer for people who care about their privacy.

Finally, software that lives up to the tablet’s hardware.

iPadOS first look: Desktop-class browsing, better multitasking and more

iPadOS first look: Desktop-class browsing, better multitasking and more

Rather than dig into every single feature that's going into iPadOS -- we're still trying to sort through all of them -- we cooked up a handy video primer to walk you through some of the update's most important features. That new home screen is nice and all, but improved multitasking, a new approach to file management and a much-improved web browsing experience in Safari go a long way in making the iPad feel like a machine worth using for work and play.

Now you and a friend can dodge traffic, curbs and pedestrians together.

Bird is adding a shareable electric motorcycle to its fleet

Bird is adding a shareable electric motorcycle to its fleet

The Bird Cruiser is described as a "seated electric vehicle" that can carry up to two adults at a time. You'll get a padded seat, a choice of pedals or pegs for your feet and hydraulic disc brakes to ensure safe stopping. What could possibly go wrong?

There are still some tough questions that need to be answered.

Experts weigh in on Apple's private sign-in feature

Experts weigh in on Apple's private sign-in feature

Can Apple truly handle privacy better than Google and Facebook? To find out, we spoke to security and privacy experts about Sign in with Apple, most of whom believe the feature could be a game-changer for protecting consumers' privacy. According to U of M professor Florian Schaub, “The ability to easily generate random email addresses and Apple handling the management of those credentials will make it much easier for consumers to protect their personal information when interacting with mobile apps and online services.”

The first tests will occur on Chevy Bolt EVs in Michigan later this year.

GM and Michelin will bring airless tires to passenger cars by 2024

GM and Michelin will bring airless tires to passenger cars by 2024

A mix of composite rubber and resin embedded fiberglass lets Michelin’s Uptis operate at highway speeds -- earlier options tend to work only when you're slowly putting around. They're not as visually appealing as conventional tires, but Michelin claims they're just as comfortable.

But wait, there's more...

1. Inside the crazy, musical mind of Look Mum No Computer

2. IKEA launches gaming products focused on accessibility and esports

3. Tesla launches a pricey wireless-charging pad for the Model 3

4. iPadOS won't change your mind on the iPad

5. Hertz launches monthly car rental subscription starting at $999

6. GameStop cuts costs to deal with plunge in console sales

7. iOS 13 beta mentions Apple's Tile-like tracking device

8. Tinder will let you list your sexual orientation in your profile

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Tuesday 4 June 2019

Editor's Pick: Stripe Offers SMBs Chargeback Fraud Relief


Jack M. Germain
Jun 4, 2019 3:21 AM PT
Payment processing company Stripe has launched Chargeback Protection, a machine learning-based system to limit the impact of fraudulent credit card transactions on merchants. A chargeback is a demand by a credit card provider for a retailer to make good on a fraudulent or disputed transaction by repaying the full purchase amount plus a chargeback fee. [More...]

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Apple Spotlights Privacy, Big Iron at WWDC
Privacy, a new muscular Mac Pro workstation, and the debut of iPadOS were topline items at Apple's WWDC keynote. During its more than two-hour presentation, Apple emphasized new features in its products aimed at protecting users' data and privacy. "At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right and we engineer it into everything we do," Craig Federighi told the enthusiastic crowd. [More...]
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 company not only neglected to disclose the problems in a timely way but 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. [More...]
The Biggest Customer Service Mistakes Brands Make on Social Media
Social media has become a part of everyday life. Case in point: Eighty-one percent of people in the U.S. have a social networking profile, and the number of worldwide users is expected to reach 3.02 billion by 2021. Consumers also have been devoting more of their time to engaging with social media sites. One-seventh of the average user's waking life is spent on social media. [More...]
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E-Commerce Minute


E-Commerce Minute: Tuesday -- June 4, 2019

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Stripe Offers SMBs Chargeback Fraud Relief
The Importance of Strong Domain Security to Brand Value
The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce
Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers
Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain

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Today's Story Highlights

Stripe Offers SMBs Chargeback Fraud Relief
Payment processing company Stripe has launched Chargeback Protection, a
machine learning-based system to limit the impact of fraudulent credit
card transactions on merchants. A chargeback is a demand by a credit
card provider for a retailer to make good on a fraudulent or disputed
transaction by repaying the full purchase amount plus a chargeback fee.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86051.html

The Importance of Strong Domain Security to Brand Value
Building and sustaining a brand has gotten more challenging. The global
marketplace, empowered by the Internet, has delivered a raft of
opportunities to businesses, but it also has opened the door for
challenges. These challenges include increased competition as the result
of a wider market, and increased possibilities for brand abuse. Added to
that mix is the ever-present cyberthreat.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86053.html

The Cannabis Rush: Where There's Smoke, There's E-Commerce
The budding online cannabis industry has a long way to go before it
delivers bumper crops. The market for both recreational and medicinal
cannabis has been plowed and pre-seeded by the previous underground
market and the impetus of state laws legalizing its use. Still, the
cannabis industry is almost invisible online, cloaked as it is in a
broad ad and search engine blackout.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86049.html

Amazon to Edge Out Small Wholesalers
Amazon has been reworking relationships with several of its long-time
wholesale suppliers in a bid to cut costs, according to a report. The
plan is to buy from larger companies instead of smaller businesses.
Thousands of small suppliers that sell less than $10 million annually on
Amazon's platform would lose bulk orders, while big brands like Procter
& Gamble and Lego would benefit.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86045.html

Trailblazing a Path for Blockchain
Many of us think of blockchain as the technology that prevents
counterfeiting digital currencies like bitcoin. However, the so-called
cryptocurrencies have hit the rocks recently, losing value or at least
fluctuating wildly, making them look more like the stocks of startups
than stores of value. Still, as an independent technology the value of
blockchain is only growing.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86047.html

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