Wednesday 4 September 2019

LG's 88-inch 8K OLED

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

As expected, Android 10 has arrived -- for a few devices. For everyone else, the MTA has some advice about hanging on to your AirPods, LG is ready to sell an 88-inch 8K OLED and Nikon has revealed a picture of its next flagship DSLR camera.

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‘One of the best laptops you can get.’

Dell XPS 15 review (2019)

Our $2,649 review unit showed up with an OLED screen, eight-core Intel Core i9 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card inside. Add in 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD and, of course, it blazed through any tasks Cherlynn Low threw at it. But even though she thought this unit could use a style redesign, an updated keyboard and improved webcam placement helped make it one of the most well-rounded laptops in 2019 -- even without the high-priced options.

Space traffic.

SpaceX wouldn't move its satellite despite collision warning, ESA claims

The European Space Agency's Aeolus Earth observation satellite had to perform a maneuver to prevent collision with SpaceX's Starlink satellite 44, after it calculated a 1 in 1,000 chance of collision. That’s too high for the agency to risk, but SpaceX didn’t shift its satellite’s path. In a statement, SpaceX said its refusal was based on earlier, much lower odds and said that a bug in the paging system prevented an operator from seeing that the risk had increased.

So it's considering a new PSA.

The MTA is tired of saving AirPods from subway tracks

According to the Wall Street Journal, New York City commuters have lost so many AirPods over the summer that the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) is considering recording a new public service announcement aimed directly at AirPods owners. The potential PSA would ask commuters to refrain from taking their AirPods on or off when entering or exiting a train.

Steven Dluginski, an MTA maintenance supervisor, said that AirPod-related rescues spiked earlier this year when Apple released the second-generation AirPods. Accidents have continued over the summer with the hot and humid weather. On one day in August, for instance, Dluginski got 18 requests to retrieve lost items before noon. Of those 18 items, six were AirPods.

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It’s keeping the same form factor as USB Type-C.

USB4 devices are clear to roll out next year

Specs will be making their way to designers, engineers and manufacturers shortly, meaning we can expect the first USB4 products to hit shelves some time in 2020. The highlight of the new standard is its dual-lane 40Gbps speed, matching Thunderbolt 3's transfer rate and doubling that of USB 3.2's.

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Android 10 goes live for Google's Pixel phones

In case you've forgotten since the last time we all talked about Android 10, there are plenty of new features to try out here. Android now has a system-wide dark mode, for one, which should ease the strain on your eyes and on your Pixel's battery. Google also overhauled its gesture navigation scheme (again), and while you don't have to use these tweaked controls, it's still interesting to see how Google thinks we should be interacting with our Android devices.

This version also expands support for foldable devices and can turn hearing aids into Bluetooth headsets. Google has released the update for its Pixel phones, Essential quickly followed and OnePlus has released a beta version for its 7 and 7 Pro devices.

It could be thinner and more affordable than the Galaxy Fold.

Samsung's next foldable phone reportedly tucks into a square

Samsung still hasn't shipped the Galaxy Fold, but it apparently has a differently designed follow-up waiting. Bloomberg sources claim the tech firm is developing a phone with a 6.7-inch screen that folds into a square, much like a classic clamshell phone -- but several times the price. That said, the company apparently wants this device to be thinner and more affordable than the $1,980 Fold and is said to be partnering with designer Thom Brown on a look that would appeal to those interested in "fashion, status and luxury."

But wait, there's more...

1. Nikon's beastly D6 will be its 'most advanced DSLR to date'

2. LG's mammoth 88-inch 8K OLED TV goes on sale -- just don't ask how much it costs

3. Netflix's 'Between Two Ferns' trailer looks as ridiculous as you'd expect

4. Cowboy's first e-bike solves the removable battery problem

5. Samsung's Galaxy A90 5G delivers specs and super-fast connectivity

6. The Big Picture: A hidden da Vinci lurks beneath 'The Virgin of the Rocks'

7. What's on TV this week: 'NBA 2K20,' 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' and 'FFVIII Remastered'

8. Now you can block images on Gmail for iPhone to protect your privacy

9. Lamborghini's first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián

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Tuesday 3 September 2019

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How to Choose Shipping Software to Scale Your E-Commerce Business
The High Stakes of Oracle's Appeal
Can Cable TV Survive the 5G Wireless Threat?
Apple Says Sorry for Listening In on Siri Talks
Storm Erupts Over Google's Advice Against Blocking Cookies

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The High Stakes of Oracle's Appeal

Now Oracle is appealing the Pentagon's award to Amazon of its $10
billion JEDI contract to provide cloud computing solutions. "The Court
of Federal Claims opinion in the JEDI bid protest describes the JEDI
procurement as unlawful, notwithstanding dismissal of the protest solely
on the legal technicality of Oracle's purported lack of standing," said
Dorian Daley, general counsel for Oracle.
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Can Cable TV Survive the 5G Wireless Threat?

Traditional cable TV providers will face a big competitive threat in the
next decade from the Internet, IPTV and 5G wireless. Cable TV typically
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is both plenty of room for improvement and plenty of room for new
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ago, cable TV companies had no competition.
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Apple Says Sorry for Listening In on Siri Talks

Apple has suspended audits of consumer interactions with Siri, and
undertaken a review of practices and policies related to the voice
assistant. Before suspending grading, the process involved reviewing a
small sample of audio and computer-generated transcripts from Siri
requests -- less than 0.2 percent -- to measure how well Siri responded.
The goal was to improve the assistant's reliability.
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86216.html

Storm Erupts Over Google's Advice Against Blocking Cookies

Google's recent announcement of Privacy Sandbox -- an initiative to
develop a set of open standards geared toward fundamental enhancements
of privacy on the Web -- has stirred up a controversy. Blocking cookies
is not a good idea for a number of reasons, and standardization of such
efforts is needed, argued Justin Schuh, director, Chrome Engineering.
Google invited the Web community to comment.
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It's Tuesday, September 03, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You deserve a B&O soundbar!

Today, we’re talking Android 10, Bang and Olufsen made its first soundbar and we lay out the case for getting a VPN, now. And Huawei’s next phone, the Mate 30, could break cover by the end of the month -- with or without Android.

The Beosound Stage also comes in a wood grain option -- if you're willing to pay for it.

B&O's first soundbar packs Dolby Atmos, Chromecast and AirPlay 2

Bang and Olufsen isn't waiting for IFA to share its news for the week. The high-end audio and television company is using Venice Biennale, an annual arts exhibition in Italy, to reveal its latest product: the Beosound Stage. Somehow, this is actually B&O's first soundbar. Yes, the company’s Beosound 35, which debuted at CES 2016, may have looked like a TV soundbar, but the aluminum-wrapped speaker was designed for music rather than for your TV.

The Beosound Stage supports Dolby Atmos for more immersive movies and television and also offers Bluetooth and WiFi for wireless connectivity, with the latter powering handy features like Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and multiroom listening. The Beosound Stage will go on sale in "late autumn" this year. When it does, the aluminum and bronze models will cost $1,750 (£1,250/€1,500) while the oak version will be $2,600 (£1,900/€2,250).

Get a bird's eye view.

Parrot's latest drone includes an immersive cockpit headset

Parrot launched its 4K Anafi drone last year with the view to balancing a decent camera and plenty of features with a price tag that wasn't prohibitively expensive. Its latest model, the Anafi FPV, does the same, but with a heap more fun. It focuses on total "flying immersion" via a cockpit glasses headset. Pair your smartphone to the model with the corresponding FreeFlight 6.6 app, place your phone in the included cockpit glasses, put them on your head and take flight. The 180-degree tilting camera -- with 3-axis stabilization and 3X zoom -- will give you an exhilarating view at speeds of up to 31mph (50km/h).

The main FPV head-up display (HUD) shows contextual information, such as flight speed, direction, altitude and drone location. But with the click of a button on top of the headset, you can easily swap to a minimal HUD interface. It'll be available from early September for $800/£650.

We'll soon see how Huawei copes without access to Google's services.

Huawei's flagship Mate 30 arrives on September 19th

Huawei will unveil its flagship Mate 30 smartphone in Munich, Germany, on September 19th. The tagline "Rethink Possibilities" sounds very appropriate, as the company reportedly won't be able to sell the device with Google's official Android OS and services like the Play Store, Maps and YouTube. It recently unveiled its own HarmonyOS operating system, Play Store substitute and mapping service. However, without Google's official Android OS and apps, the Mate 30 will clearly be a much less attractive option in Europe and Huawei's other principal markets.

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You might not have to wait long to try Google's latest software.

Android 10 may reach Pixel phones on September 3rd

It's been months since Google started testing Android Q (now Android 10), so where's the finished version? If you believe Canadian carriers, it's right around the corner. Both Rogers (since pulled) and Telus have posted support documents indicating that all Pixel phones will receive Android 10 starting on September 3rd, ranging from the originals through to the Pixel 3a line. We'd treat these dates with skepticism, but they line up with Google's recent history of releasing finished Android versions in late summer for the Pixel line and other devices with virtually stock software.

But wait, there's more...

1. 'Homeworld 3' is real, and it's being crowdfunded by Gearbox

2. Spies, lies and data thieves: It's time to get a VPN

3. Form's Swim Goggles display heart-rate data in the pool

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