Friday, 6 September 2019

Sony forgot to put a tape deck in its 40th-anniversary Walkman

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Old-school tech is everywhere this morning as we’re looking at Nokia, a PS2, Sony’s 40th-anniversary Walkman and the return of PowerTools for Windows. Also, Nintendo is preparing another fitness push, and there are already rumors about Apple’s 2020 iPhones.

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Good news: It will never eat your favorite cassingle.

Guess what Sony’s 40th anniversary Walkman doesn’t do

Along with having music on local storage, you can play your favorite jams over WiFi via your streaming service of choice -- Sony’s NW-A100TPS Walkman runs on Android. The model has a 40th-anniversary logo on the rear, and it includes a soft case and package based on the original Walkman. The NW-A100TPS goes on sale in Europe in November for €440/£400, while US release plans remain unclear.

Nintendo gets weird again.

The next Nintendo Switch accessory is a springy circle

After going for the obvious add-on with a cardboard VR headset, Nintendo has another new Switch accessory in the works. It didn’t show anything beyond a short teaser video, but this handheld ring is going to provide a “new experience” for the console, which includes some kind of motion gaming and… yoga? More details will be revealed on September 12th, and you know we’ll be there, Joy-Cons strapped to our legs in anticipation.

Better than ever.

Samsung's reinforced Galaxy Fold feels stronger than before

According to Cherlynn Low, the revamped Fold “felt less like a prototype and more like a finished product ready for store shelves.” While it’ll be available in the US in the “coming weeks,” we spent some time with the device at IFA 2019 -- a good thing for anyone deciding if they’re going to pre-order one all over again.

This DNA test kit hones in on your gut health

If you remember using TweakUI, then congratulations on being old.

Microsoft releases its first preview of PowerToys for Windows 10

If you've been a PC user since the days of Windows 95 and Windows XP, then you may recognize the name PowerToys from a set of Microsoft-developed system utilities. After a few generations away, the concept has returned. In its initial release, the Windows 10 PowerToys set includes a Windows key shortcut guide as well as FancyZones, which lets you set up predetermined targets to drag applications into and which will then maximize and fill the predetermined zone.

The perfect gift for Star Wars fans with time and space.

Lego's Imperial Star Destroyer set has 4,700 pieces and is 43 inches long

This Lego creation is the largest Star Wars-themed set to date and will let you finally recreate the epic opening scene of A New Hope in your living room. It includes swiveling guns, a tilting radar disk, huge engine exhausts and intricate surface detailing. The set goes on sale on October 1st for $700.

Plus the One SL and Port.

The Sonos Move is more than a regular Bluetooth speaker

The Move is just like every other Sonos speaker, with streaming features built in, a flat touch-sensitive top and support for voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant and AirPlay 2. The difference is that you can take it with you. Lift it from the charging ring and the battery will keep sounds playing for around ten hours, even outside. Sonos claims it has the company’s strongest WiFi antennas, plus it’s IP56 rated for dust and water resistance.

Moving indoors, Sonos also unveiled the One SL, which could be desirable for the feature it lacks: a microphone. It plays recordings, without making them -- perfect for those who prefer to do without Silicon Valley snooping in their private conversations. Meanwhile, its Port device replaces the Sonos Connect to bring the company’s technology to your existing receiver and speaker setups.

But wait, there's more...

1. Netflix signs overall deal with 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins

2. Google Assistant's Ambient Mode turns Android devices into smart displays

3. The latest Nokia feature phones are rugged and retro, respectively

4. Jabra's Elite 75t true wireless earbuds are smaller and last longer

5. TCL's Plex smartphone is an affordable performer just like its TVs

6. Withings' Move ECG is a stylish fitness watch with a killer $130 price

7. HMD's Nokia 7.2 could be the new mid-range smartphone to beat

8. The PIS2 is a portable PS2 years in the making

9. Sony's Xperia 5 is another long OLED smartphone

10. Apple's 2020 iPhones could have in-display fingerprint readers

11. Engadget's Guide to Privacy: How to make your smart home more secure

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Thursday, 5 September 2019

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Amazon Trying Out Hand-Scanning Payment System: Report
Sleep Monitoring Slated for Apple Watch
The Beauty of Progressive Web Apps
Calling BS on Clueless Predictions by Musk and Ma
Autonomous Vehicle Development Fuels Industry Angst

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Amazon Trying Out Hand-Scanning Payment System: Report

Amazon is testing scanners that can identify a human hand to use as a
payment method for in-store purchases. The company plans to introduce
"Orville" to some Whole Foods stores by the beginning of 2020, and later
expand it to all locations in the United States. Employees at Amazon's
New York offices are said to be using the technology to buy items from
specially equipped vending machines.
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Sleep Monitoring Slated for Apple Watch

Apple reportedly has been developing sleep tracking functionality for
the Apple Watch. The new "Time in Bed Tracking" feature will let users
who wear the Apple Watch to bed track their sleep patterns. Consumers
who have multiple Apple Watches can designate one for wearing in bed. he
"Burrito" feature will let Apple Watch track a user's quality of sleep,
including movement, heart rate and noises.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86223.html

The Beauty of Progressive Web Apps

As more Web traffic comes from mobile devices -- particularly traffic to
e-commerce sites -- it's becoming ever more important for businesses to
have content that loads onto small screens easily, quickly and
effortlessly. To some degree, native mobile apps until now have filled
that need, but they must be downloaded, and their functionality may have
significant limitations.
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Calling BS on Clueless Predictions by Musk and Ma

Elon Musk and Jack Ma floated some radical ideas last week. Two of the
most powerful men in the world, both have invested heavily in AI. Ma,
who is the Alibaba Group cofounder and a huge advocate for the 12-hour a
day six-day Chinese work week in tech, indicated that he believed AI
would reduce the work week from 72 hours, where it now is in China, to
12 hours -- that is, three 4-hour workdays.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86218.html

Autonomous Vehicle Development Fuels Industry Angst

In the Internet of Things -- or the "Intelligence of Things," which is a
more apt description -- the automotive segment has become a leading
center of innovation. Only healthcare offers the same ability to
leverage advances in sensors, processing, connectivity and artificial
intelligence technology to advance an industry while simultaneously
improving society.
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Porsche unveils its first electric sports car

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It's Thursday, September 05, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

The latest electronics tradeshow has begun, and our team will have live coverage coming in from IFA 2019 all week. Few of the things on display will be as intriguing as a new Porsche, so check out our first impressions of the Taycan Turbo and then get ready for some classic SNES action on your Switch.

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Does ‘Turbo’ on an EV mean the same thing as it did on a 486?

The Taycan EV takes Porsche into a new world of technology

The all-electric Porsche Taycan can pull off repeated launches of 0 to 60 MPH in 2.6 seconds (a Tesla is faster once, but not over and over again) thanks to two motors generating up to 670 horsepower and 626 pounds of torque on the Turbo model and 750 horsepower and 774 pounds of torque on the Turbo S.

The Taycan Turbo will start at $153,310 at launch and the Turbo S will set you back $187,610 -- a few grand cheaper than a 911. The first ones should arrive by the end of this year, but Roberto Baldwin can already tell you what it’s like to ride in the electric sports car.

And SNES games come to Switch Online starting today.

Nintendo confirms 'Overwatch' is coming to Switch October 15th

Nintendo revealed that one of the biggest recent rumors in gaming is true: Overwatch will be available on Switch this fall, and it includes support for motion-based controls. Unfortunately, if you were hoping for crossplay with other platforms, Blizzard said "There's still a lot of work to do on both our side and the platforms' side to determine whether this is something that makes sense."

Starting today, Switch Online subscribers can enjoy 20 SNES games, including Super Mario Kart, Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, F-ZERO, Super Metroid, Star Fox and more. There’s even a wireless SNES-style controller for the console that will be available starting September 18th for $30.

Back again for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Fold launches in Korea with 5G

After scrapping its first attempt to launch the Galaxy Fold, Samsung is finally ready to sell its convertible phone. The model going on sale in Korea even includes 5G, while we’ll have to wait into the “coming weeks” to see what versions are on sale in the US and other markets. You can check out our first hands-on opportunity with the reinforced device right here.

The ~$2,000 device is still coming with Android Pie out of the box, plus several hardware tweaks designed to fix durability issues reviewers encountered in the spring. Samsung has also added an Advantage+ program that discounts screen replacements once per year and thrown in a Premiere concierge support line that’s available 24/7. Several European countries will get access to the device starting September 18th.

5 must-have resources for every aspiring music producer

And a Fire TV soundbar.

The latest Fire TV devices include a revamped Cube

Amazon is introducing more than 20 Fire TV devices at its IFA event, highlighted by an upgrade to the Fire TV Cube. The media hub and smart speaker hybrid now packs a six-core processor that's roughly twice as powerful as before, with support for 4K and Dolby Vision HDR content up to 60 fps. Europeans will have a crack at the first OLED Fire TV Edition set, a Grundig model available in both 55- and 65-inch versions. Also, its Fire Stick is now available in France, Italy and Spain.

For now, at least.

Twitter temporarily disables tweeting via SMS after account hijacks

After hijacking CEO Jack Dorsey’s account, hackers also targeted actress Chloe Moretz and rapper Joey Badass. In response, the company said it would temporarily disable the ability to tweet via SMS "because of vulnerabilities that need to be addressed by mobile carriers."