Tuesday 16 July 2019

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It's Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Morning, there! Did you join the not-so-secret society of Instant Pot owners following those Amazon Prime Day sales? We’re here to make sure it doesn’t gather dust, with a bunch of tips (and crucially) recipes for you to test out. There’s also major updates to Pokémon Go, and we give our verdict on Sony’s powerful Xperia 1 phone.

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The Christmas-in-July shopping event meets some controversy.

The Amazon Prime Day strike could be a turning point for workers' rights

The Amazon Prime Day strike could be a turning point for workers' rights

At a time when Amazon would likely prefer that all its employees hunker down to meet increased demand, a group of warehouse workers in Shakopee, Minnesota, are going on strike. It isn't the first time the workers in Shakopee have raised their concerns. But it will be the first major work stoppage event for Amazon in the US and could be a harbinger of things to come.

Don’t worry about the buttons.

How to make the most of that Instant Pot you just bought

How to make the most of that Instant Pot you just bought

With so many recipes on the internet and so many different things you can do with it, where do you even start? In this guide, Nicole Lee attempts to give you a primer on the first steps new Instant Pot owners should take, some tips and tricks on how to use it and a few favorite recipes and source links.

'To protect our world from devastation…'

Upgraded 'Pokémon Go' battles are coming, as is Team Rocket

Upgraded 'Pokémon Go' battles are coming, as is Team Rocket

Niantic finally launched trainer battles on Pokémon Go late last year, giving you a way to take on friends or any other random players you come across. Now, the team has upgraded the battle mechanics with charged attacks. After installing the update, though, you'll have to swipe on the screen to collect as many icons as you can to power up your Pokémon's attack instead.  Finally, you can take on Team Go Rocket grunts in battle and catch the shadow Pokémon they leave behind. No Jessie or James, though, alas.

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10 products you won't find on Amazon Prime Day

10 products you won't find on Amazon Prime Day

Good to know.

SpaceX pins Crew Dragon explosion on an oxidizer leak

SpaceX pins Crew Dragon explosion on an oxidizer leak

SpaceX has an explanation for why its Crew Dragon capsule was destroyed during a test. The private spaceflight firm has determined that a "leaking component" allowed liquid oxidizer (specifically nitrogen tetroxide) to enter high-pressure helium tubes during ground processing. When some of this oxidizer was sent through a helium check valve during the launch escape system startup, it reacted with the valve's titanium and triggered an explosion.

Grilling, chilling and a whole lot more.

The best gear for your backyard party

The best gear for your backyard party

Ah, yes, sweet summertime. The few months of the year best spent outside mean time in the backyard, if you're blessed with one. Billy Steele, Engadget’s King of BBQ, explains what you need to grill all the things and enjoy the food coma afterwards.

Uniqueness comes at a cost.

Sony Xperia 1 review: Powerful, but not sensible

Sony Xperia 1 review: Powerful, but not sensible

The new Xperia 1 is a powerful, ambitious smartphone that draws on Sony’s expertise with hardware. According to Mobile Editor Chris Velazco, that might sound like a winning formula, but the reality of living with a super tall, super high-res device falls well short of ideal. Yes, watching movies on the Xperia 1 is fantastic (assuming your content fills the screen correctly). And the triple camera system, while finicky, will produce some impressive photos.

Unfortunately, the phone’s battery life is middling at best, and the benefits of a 4K screen in a device this small can be hard to pick out unless you’re really paying attention. Ultimately, the Xperia 1 has some very specific charms, but most people should probably look elsewhere for a more complete package.

The father of AI gets the acknowledgement he deserves.

The Bank of England will honor Alan Turing on its new £50 note

The Bank of England will honor Alan Turing on its new £50 note

The Bank of England has chosen Alan Turing, computing pioneer and a code-cracker during World War Two, to be featured on its new £50 note. Turing contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, but his achievements were not fully recognized during his lifetime as he was gay, which was illegal at the time.

Turing is perhaps most well known for his work on cracking the Enigma code, which was key to Allied intelligence during the war. His life story was adapted for the big screen in 2014 in the film The Imitation Game, and today his name lives on as a benchmark in AI testing.

But wait, there's more...

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6. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR

7. Intel's ultra-efficient AI chips can power prosthetics and self-driving cars

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Monday 15 July 2019

Editor's Pick: Making Amazon Prime Day Work for You


Rob Enderle
Jul 15, 2019 2:49 AM PT
For Halloween, we buy all kinds of crap we shouldn't be eating and feed it to our kids. When Valentine's Day approaches, husbands and boyfriends live in fear of getting their significant other's gift wrong again. Fourth of July is when we buy expensive things we can burn and piss off our neighbors. Of course, there are the various gift-giving holidays that are linked to specific religious groups. [More...]

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Isn't It Time to Buy Cyber Insurance?
Every day we read stories about data breaches and cyberattacks on business and government websites, and the resulting the loss of personally identifiable information. Cybercrime is on the rise, and given the ever-evolving methods of attack, meaningful relief and reliable measures to fend off cybercriminals are unlikely in the foreseeable future. Companies need to insure against cybertheft. [More...]
Social Media, Crafters, Gamers and the Online Censorship Debate
Ravelry, an online knitting community that has more than 8 million members, last month announced that it would ban forum posts, projects, patterns and even profiles from users who supported President Trump or his administration. "We cannot provide a space that is inclusive of all and also allow support for open white supremacy," the administrators of Ravelry posted on the site. [More...]
Debian Linux 10 'Buster' Places Stability Ahead of Excitement
After 25 months of development, the makers of the granddaddy of the Linux OSes released an upgrade that updates many of the software packages and plays general catch-up with modern Linux trends. However, Debian Linux 10 Buster is a boring upgrade. It does little to draw attention to its merits. For serious Linux users, though, boring can be endearing. [More...]
The Subscription Model: The Shining Star of E-Commerce
Subscription sales have become a strong part of e-commerce. Everything from razors to dog toys to movies is being sold on the subscription model, and there is no sign of letting up. "Our customers tell us that opening their BarkBox with their dog is one of the best experiences they share every month," said Allison Stadd, vice president of marketing at Bark, about its monthly dog supply box. [More...]
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E-Commerce Minute


E-Commerce Minute: Monday -- July 15, 2019

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Isn't It Time to Buy Cyber Insurance?
The Subscription Model: The Shining Star of E-Commerce
E-Commerce Startup Bolt Snags $68M to Grow Checkout Biz
Signpost Secures $52M to Expand Its SMB Marketing Reach

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Today's Story Highlights

Isn't It Time to Buy Cyber Insurance?
Every day we read stories about data breaches and cyberattacks on
business and government websites, and the resulting the loss of
personally identifiable information. Cybercrime is on the rise, and
given the ever-evolving methods of attack, meaningful relief and
reliable measures to fend off cybercriminals are unlikely in the
foreseeable future. Companies need to insure against cybertheft.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86123.html

The Subscription Model: The Shining Star of E-Commerce
Subscription sales have become a strong part of e-commerce. Everything
from razors to dog toys to movies is being sold on the subscription
model, and there is no sign of letting up. "Our customers tell us that
opening their BarkBox with their dog is one of the best experiences they
share every month," said Allison Stadd, vice president of marketing at
Bark, about its monthly dog supply box.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86118.html

E-Commerce Startup Bolt Snags $68M to Grow Checkout Biz
E-commerce checkout platform vendor Bolt has raised $68 million to help
it increase its engineering team, invest in additional enterprise
functionality, partner with best-in-breed e-commerce platforms, and
build and expand advanced features and functionality. Bolt's platform
combines checkout, payments and fraud detection to provide a better
buying experience and maximize conversions.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86119.html

Signpost Secures $52M to Expand Its SMB Marketing Reach
Cloud marketing company Signpost has raised $52 million in new funding
to "increase the scale of our business and invest in our technology,"
CEO Stuart Wall announced. The company's SaaS platform for SMBs consists
of artificial intelligence-based customer relationship management and
marketing automation technology powered by automated data collection and
cross-channel marketing.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86117.html

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Tech News Flash


Tech News Flash: Monday -- July 15, 2019

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Headline Scan
Making Amazon Prime Day Work for You
Social Media, Crafters, Gamers and the Online Censorship Debate
Zoom Flaw Turns Mac Cam into Spy Cam
Debian Linux 10 'Buster' Places Stability Ahead of Excitement
The Router's Obstacle-Strewn Route to Home IoT Security

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Today's Story Highlights

Making Amazon Prime Day Work for You
For Halloween, we buy all kinds of crap we shouldn't be eating and feed
it to our kids. When Valentine's Day approaches, husbands and boyfriends
live in fear of getting their significant other's gift wrong again.
Fourth of July is when we buy expensive things we can burn and piss off
our neighbors. Of course, there are the various gift-giving holidays
that are linked to specific religious groups.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86121.html

Social Media, Crafters, Gamers and the Online Censorship Debate
Ravelry, an online knitting community that has more than 8 million
members, last month announced that it would ban forum posts, projects,
patterns and even profiles from users who supported President Trump or
his administration. "We cannot provide a space that is inclusive of all
and also allow support for open white supremacy," the administrators of
Ravelry posted on the site.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86122.html

Zoom Flaw Turns Mac Cam into Spy Cam
A security researcher has found a flaw in the popular video conferencing
app Zoom that could be used to turn on the camera on a Macintosh
computer without a user's permission. The vulnerability allows any
website to forcibly join a user to a Zoom call, with their video camera
activated, without a user's permission, explained Jonathan Leitschuh, a
senior software engineer at Gradle.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86116.html

Debian Linux 10 'Buster' Places Stability Ahead of Excitement
After 25 months of development, the makers of the granddaddy of the
Linux OSes released an upgrade that updates many of the software
packages and plays general catch-up with modern Linux trends. However,
Debian Linux 10 Buster is a boring upgrade. It does little to draw
attention to its merits. For serious Linux users, though, boring can be
endearing.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86120.html

The Router's Obstacle-Strewn Route to Home IoT Security
It is newly minted conventional wisdom that not a single information
security conference goes by without a presentation about the abysmal
state of IoT security. While this is a boon for researchers looking to
make a name for themselves, this sorry state of affairs is definitely
not beneficial for anyone who owns a connected device. IoT device owners
aren't the only ones fed up, though.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86115.html

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