Thursday, 2 January 2020

Samsung's 'zero bezel' TV looks like this

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It's Thursday, January 02, 2020.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

And we are back. Welcome to 2020. I’m not sure how your new year goals and resolutions are going, but I’m putting off any of my efforts until CES is over. Also, our hotel gym in Las Vegas is notoriously awful: a carpeted meeting room with a treadmill and a sad shelf of neoprene weights where none of them match, like a TJ Maxx shoe rack in pink and green. Sure, I might not need a gym to get fitter, but I do need a nice space to make me want to workout during one of my busiest weeks of the year.

‘Busy’ this year looks like more expensive, cutting-edge TVs and displays from Samsung (as seen above) and LG, while other companies are also showing their hand ahead of CES 2020 -- namely a lot of audio tech. True wireless earbuds aren’t going anywhere, but they might get better. And more expensive. So, let’s kick off the year with something silly, high-tech and oddly desirable: a rolling TV that drops from your ceiling.

LG Display will also bring Plastic OLED car displays and bendable in-flight screens to CES.

LG's new rollable OLED TV concept unfurls from the ceiling

At CES 2020, LG Display will unveil the latest iteration of its rollable TV line, a 65-inch, UHD OLED display concept that rolls down from the ceiling. The company says the screen "can be pulled down when desired and rolled up when not in use," maximizing space. Sadly, the company isn’t teasing the concept in any of its promotional images -- we’ll just have to wait to see it in person once we’re in Las Vegas for CES.

Channeling that Galaxy magic.

Samsung's upcoming 'zero bezel' 8K TV leaked

Meanwhile, Samsung is bringing its smartphone aesthetic to its TVs, promising an 8K TV with next-to-no edges. And it’s even leaked early. German site 4KFilme has posted what it says are the first pictures of the 8K set, which might be called the Q900T or Q950T. If these are accurate, it's not quite a zero-bezel TV, but it's very close. The most you see is a tiny chin. It would also have a soundbar-friendly stand, but that’s about all we know for now. Again, we will all have to wait for Vegas...

It's a reversal of an earlier policy.

US Army is the latest military branch to ban TikTok

The Navy isn't the only American military branch clamping down on TikTok. The Army has banned the use of TikTok on government-issued phones, with Army spokeswoman Lt. Col. Robin Ochoa telling Military.com that it's "considered a cyber threat." The Army started warning soldiers in mid-December, roughly at the same time the Defense Department was telling employees to delete TikTok to "circumvent any exposure of personal information."

As with the Navy ban, the Army is likely concerned that TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance could pose problems -- although there's no evidence of suspicious activity taking place. The company has been eager to fend off such claims, to the point where reports have speculated that it might sell control of TikTok to reassure nervous US officials.

5 digital marketing skills to learn in 2020.

They’re meant to be more comfortable, too.

Klipsch’s next true wireless earbuds will include gesture controls and AI features

2019 might have been the year that wireless earbuds made it, so what’s next in 2020? For Klipsch, it’s the T10 True Wireless and T5 True Wireless ANC smart earphones, which both include AI, gesture controls and active noise cancellation. For now, the details about the AI are limited. All we know is that these have "a built-in operating system with embedded artificial intelligence."

The T10 are smaller than most true wireless earbuds, but that comes at a price. When they're available in fall 2020, they'll be listed at $649 -- which is mid-range smartphone table stakes. The T5 True Wireless ANC will also be available in fall 2020, but they'll cost significantly, thankfully, less: $299.

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2. Ten years on: Tech that defined the decade

3. Disney+ moves up 'WandaVision' premiere to 2020

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Tuesday, 31 December 2019

Google's Pixel 3a changed the game in 2019

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It's Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

It’s New Year’s Eve! I’m knee-deep in CES preparation, but there should be time to pause and celebrate flipping over two digits in the year column later on tonight. Hopefully, 2020 finds you well -- or at least better than this Tesla driver, who crashed while recording his car driving with Autopilot at 75MPH in the rain -- and if it doesn’t, then this is a great time to start making better choices. The Morning After will take tomorrow off, but we’ll be back strong on January 2nd to get things moving on the way to Las Vegas.

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The 10-year challenge: Video game edition

A decade is a long time in gaming, and Jessica Conditt is ready to run down how all the major players have changed their positions since 2009. Take Activision, for example. In 2009, its top product was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and in 2019, its top product was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Wait...

CES 2020

Samsung may unveil a true 'zero bezel' TV

So how will Samsung fight back against OLED next? According to a pre-CES rumor, we may see a "zero-bezel TV." Even before the rumor, it seemed like a decent bet, since Samsung announced a CPU made for bezel-less 8K TVs last year -- and also trademarked "Zero Bezel."

Score this $150 action cam for $40.

And the NFL playoffs are starting.

What's on TV this week: 'Doctor Who,' ‘The Circle’ and ‘Dracula’

Need something to watch to kick off the New Year? Besides the Twilight Zone marathon on Syfy, Netflix is kicking off a US version of a social network-like reality TV show and dropping in a new Dracula TV series. Otherwise, Jodie Whittaker is returning for a new season as The Doctor with two Doctor Who episodes premiering this week, and Amazon Prime has a comedy special starring Ilana Glazer.

KaiOS 2.5.1 and higher is still fine to use.

WhatsApp is ending support for iOS 8, Android 4.0 and Windows Phone

That old phone in your drawer won’t be able to run WhatsApp after today.

But wait, there's more...

1. Wyze leaks personal data for 2.4 million security camera users

2. SpaceX video shows a simulated Crew Dragon mission to the ISS

3. 'The Witcher 3' is now more popular on Steam than it was at launch

4. Uber and Postmates sue California over its AB5 gig worker law

5. Sonos weakly defends bricking older devices in exchange for discounted upgrades

6. The Mustang Mach-E's extended range battery is a popular option

7. 'Uncharted' movie loses yet another director

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Monday, 30 December 2019

Editor's Pick: 2010 - 2019: Product of the Decade

2010 - 2019: Product of the Decade

Rob Enderle Dec 30, 2019 11:30 AM PT
	As we get to the end of December, I typically pick my product of the year, but this is also the end of the decade, so I'll go back and look at the prior products of the year, name my pick for this year, and then pick my product of the decade. 2010 was an easy choice as the iPad came out and scared the hell out of the entire PC market. Its release made the whole "PC is Dead" thing real. [More...]

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5 Transformational Customer Support Trends to Watch in 2020
"Digital transformation" has taken on multiple definitions, but one thing is for sure: Companies view it as a top priority, so much so that enterprises are projected to spend in excess of $2 trillion through 2019, according to IDC. This insurgence of digital transformation investments and prioritization has led many organizations to reshape their use of technology. [More...]

Is Privacy Possible in 2020?
The California Consumer Protection Act goes into effect in 2020, and other state and federal laws are on the horizon -- but is it possible that these state laws will really provide us privacy? How many readers take the time to read the privacy policy, or click agreement, when they download a new version of an app on their smartphone or tablet? Probably none. What are the consequences? [More...]

How to Create a Content Marketing Strategy That Actually Works
Today's consumers live in a digital world, which means they can retrieve all the information they desire at the touch of a button, putting them in control. Added to this, they have become immune to traditional outbound marketing methods -- such as billboards and television advertisements -- and they expect brands and businesses to tailor their messages based on customers' individual preferences. [More...]

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Tech News Flash: Monday -- December 30, 2019

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2010 - 2019: Product of the Decade
Using Technology to Fix the Flawed Impeachment Process
Is Your Health Data at Risk?
Remix Could Bring Some Cinnamon Lovers Back to Ubuntu
32-Minute Cleveland-Chicago Hyperloop Run Is Feasible, Study Says

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2010 - 2019: Product of the Decade

As we get to the end of December, I typically pick my product of the
year, but this is also the end of the decade, so I'll go back and look
at the prior products of the year, name my pick for this year, and then
pick my product of the decade. 2010 was an easy choice as the iPad came
out and scared the hell out of the entire PC market. Its release made
the whole "PC is Dead" thing real.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86427.html

Using Technology to Fix the Flawed Impeachment Process

When the U.S. president was impeached last week, it surfaced the fact
that impeachment, and particularly the removal of a U.S. president, is a
process that doesn't work. Throughout U.S. history, there have been 45
presidents, and given that no one trains for that job, you'd figure
several would have been removed for cause. However, impeachment has been
attempted three times without a removal.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86426.html

Is Your Health Data at Risk?

We've recently seen much breathless news coverage of the Nightingale
Project, Google's half-secret partnership with Ascension, the second-
largest healthcare system in the U.S. The details of the project --
which involves sharing the healthcare data of tens of millions of
unsuspecting patients -- have raised significant concerns. The concerns
have centered around issues that by now are familiar.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86428.html

Remix Could Bring Some Cinnamon Lovers Back to Ubuntu

Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix arrived just in time for the holidays. Its first
stable version is based on Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine. It utilizes Linux
Mint's Cinnamon desktop environment on top of Ubuntu Linux's codebase.
Work on several release candidate and beta versions stretches back to
2013. The efforts stayed under the radar until the announcement of the
new distro's debut stable release.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86429.html

32-Minute Cleveland-Chicago Hyperloop Run Is Feasible, Study Says

The 300-plus mile trip between Cleveland and Chicago could take as
little as 32 minutes by Hyperloop, according to a new feasibility study.
Hyperloop is the only form of high-speed transportation that is
profitable and makes economic sense in the U.S., found the study, a
joint effort of TEMS, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency,
and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86424.html

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Thursday, 2 January 2020

It's Thursday, January 02, 2020.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

LG Display will also bring Plastic OLED car displays and bendable in-flight screens to CES.

Channeling that Galaxy magic.

It's a reversal of an earlier policy.

Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce

They’re meant to be more comfortable, too.

But wait, there's more...

Tuesday, 31 December 2019

It's Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Great cameras don’t have to cost a lot of money anymore.

Remember where Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation were 10 years ago?

CES 2020

Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce

And the NFL playoffs are starting.

KaiOS 2.5.1 and higher is still fine to use.

But wait, there's more...

Monday, 30 December 2019

Tech News Flash: Monday -- December 30, 2019