Tuesday, 11 February 2020

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February 11, 2020

New Windows 7 Bug a Real Turnoff

For the second time since Windows 7 reached the end of support on Jan. 14, a bug is causing trouble for users still clinging to the operating system. The first bug, related to setting a wallpaper image, turned desktops black. This new bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down or rebooting their computers.

3 Amazon Trends to Watch in 2020

Manufacturers and brands alike must formulate an effective Amazon strategy if they want to find e-commerce success. With that in mind, here are three Amazon trends to track in 2020.

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5 Ways to Optimize B2B Customer Experiences

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Philips Hue Vulnerability Shines Light on Possible IoT Security Nightmare

A vulnerability in Philips Hue smart lightbulbs and their controller bridges could allow intruders to infiltrate networks with a remote exploit, Check Point Software Technologies disclosed last week.

The New App Dev CRM Model

If you roll your own with commercially available tools, you'll likely end up with a very serviceable CRM system suitable to the world of 10 or 15 years ago. So, like it or not, this puts the CRM vendors with good platforms in the catbird seat.

Consumers Like Augmented Reality More Than They Know

The augmented reality space continues to evolve. Device makers are introducing significantly smaller and more powerful smart glasses and AR headsets, such as those demonstrated last month at CES 2020. What is augmented reality exactly? There's not really an easy answer.

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The last Galaxy Z Flip and S20 leaks

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It's Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Today, Samsung will reveal a few mobile devices well ahead of the MWC show, which is quickly racking up cancellations due to coronavirus fears. We’ve seen plenty of leaks, including a few from Samsung itself, so phones like the Galaxy Z Flip and S20 are as confirmed for unveiling as you’ll get.

Like most of you, I’m still skeptical about foldable devices, but there’s a lot more than just those in store. We have a full rundown of what to expect available, here, so you can read through it and get ready for the event at 2 PM ET.

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Tell us what you want to know about this foldable phone.

Our Motorola Razr review is in progress

Chris Velazco has only had the Motorola Razr for about four days, and he’ll need some more quality time to give it a thorough review. So in the meantime, let us know what you’re interested in finding out about this new phone and its flexible flip screen -- other than the durability of its hinge.

Apple keyboards make the Oscar-winning director ‘want to go back to PCs.’

Oscar-winning screenwriter Taika Waititi dunks on Apple’s keyboards

Taika Waititi, winning a trophy for best adapted screenplay, started issuing demands of his favorite technology company shortly after leaving the stage. When asked by reporters about the forthcoming Writers Guild of America negotiations, the director focused his ire on Apple. Specifically, its keyboards, which the director says are "impossible to write on."

"They've gotten worse," said Waititi, "it makes me want to go back to PCs."

Bioware is cutting off-seasonal refreshes while it reinvents the game.

'Anthem' is about to change completely

Ever since players first dived into Anthem, the game has been a mess. Its troubled development is well documented, but what does the team do now?

According to Bioware boss, Casey Hudson, “Over the coming months, we will be focusing on a longer-term redesign of the experience, specifically working to reinvent the core gameplay loop with clear goals, motivating challenges and progression with meaningful rewards… we'll be doing something we'd like to have done more of the first time around -- giving a focused team the time to test and iterate, focusing on gameplay first.”

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There are sacrifices, but not as many as you’d expect.

Review: JLab’s $29 Go Air wireless earbuds

If the best true wireless earbuds you can buy are $230, surely an alternative priced for less than $30 isn't worth your time, right? Wrong. While it may have been true in the past that cheap true wireless earbuds weren't as reliable as their pricier competitors, that's not the case in 2020. According to Billy Steele, who reviewed them, you'll have to sacrifice audio quality to save a big chunk of change. The company included a lot of handy features we typically see on pricier models -- like easy-to-use touch controls and spoken battery levels. If you mostly use earbuds for podcasts or audiobooks, these will serve you well. Read the full review at Engadget.com.

It had a little help from the wind.

British Airways breaks the New York to London subsonic flight record

British Airways just set a new record for subsonic flight -- with some help from nature. The airline has confirmed Flightradar24 data showing that one of its Boeing 747s completed a New York to London flight in just 4 hours and 56 minutes, beating the previous best of 5 hours and 13 minutes -- and snipping plenty of time off the typical six hours plus it typically takes. The aircraft was helped by a stronger-than-usual (more than 200MPH) jet stream that took the 747 up to 825MPH.

But wait, there's more...

1. Federal prosecutors indict four Chinese military officers over Equifax hack

2. What's on TV this week: 'Dreams,' 'To All the Boys' and 'Narcos: Mexico'

3. ESA-NASA's Solar Orbiter is on its way to observe the Sun's poles

4. Nikola Motors unveils hybrid fuel-cell concept truck with 600-mile range

5. Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' is the perfect winter workout

6. The first crewed SpaceX flight could happen around May 7th

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