Thursday 29 June 2017

The Morning After: Smartphone fingerprint readers are going into hiding

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This morning, we’re talking hidden smartphone fingerprint readers, 77-inch paper-thin TVs for a ‘mere’ $20k and a global ransomware cyberattack that might not even be ransomware. We’ll explain that last one further, we promise.

There will be others.

Vivo prototype is the first phone with a fingerprint scanner under its screen

We’ve heard that Apple is working on an in-screen fingerprint scanner for future iPhones, but Chinese company Vivo has managed to cram the tech into a phone first. At MWC Shanghai, it showed off an implementation of Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint solution working underneath an OLED display, and even with the device submerged in water. The only bad news: On the prototype, recognition is slower than we’re used to and the sensing target area is pretty small.

Perfect.

LG's 77-inch Wallpaper TV is selling for the low, low price of $20k.

The only question now is where you’ll put it.

Hospitals, commercial companies and a major port are among the affected.

US hit by cyberattack that targeted Ukraine and Russia

A cyberattack that made its way through eastern Europe has landed in the US, affecting hospitals, Nabisco, Oreo and the pharmaceutical company Merck. Even a major Los Angeles port was forced to stop operations because of the attack. FedEx also experienced disruptions in its TNT Express delivery service. The virus is thought to be a version of the "Petya" ransomware and, like the WannaCry virus that wreaked international havoc in May, it appears to take advantage of a Microsoft Windows flaw uncovered by the NSA and published online by hackers.

The hackers sure don't seem like they expect to make money.

Recent 'NotPetya' attacks might not be ransomware at all

That attack? Well, security researchers, including Kaspersky Lab, believe that the malware that invaded those computers was only masquerading as ransomware to lure the media into covering it as a follow-up to the WannaCry incidents. While its developers painstakingly tried to make it look like ransomware, the researchers say it's actually what you call a "wiper," since it overwrites parts that a disk needs to run. It doesn't encrypt those parts, so you can regain access to them after you pay -- it just completely erases them.

Upgrades for its entry- and mid-level cameras.

Canon keeps its DSLR cameras light while upgrading sensors

The EOS 6D Mark II improves on the past model in nearly every way, offering more connection options, resolution, much faster autofocus and higher sensitivity, while retaining the light weight and good handling we liked about the original. It falls down in a key area, however, offering just 1080p video resolution rather than the 4K you'd expect in a modern DSLR. Canon has also upgraded its lightweight EOS Rebel SL2. It replaces the four-year-old Rebel SL1 and brings it to a much more modern standard, thanks mostly to a new 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor. At the same time, it only gains one pound of weight, going from 407 to 453 grams.

Who needs theaters?

Netflix’s latest movie ‘Okja’ debuts with Dolby Atmos surround sound

Snowpiercer director Bong Joon Ho’s latest movie is now streaming on Netflix, and it’s the first one on the service that supports Dolby’s Atmos 3D sound technology. Right now you’ll need an Xbox One to make it work, while support on LG TVs is coming soon -- hopefully before flicks like Death Note and Bright arrive later this year.

Making money.

Surprise, Google is already thinking about how to place ads in VR

Google’s Area 120 incubator is currently testing a new ad format on the Cardboard and Daydream VR experiences as well as Samsung's Gear VR, and it's encouraging VR developers to sign up for an early access program.

Something to think about.

Xiaomi’s laser projector puts a 150-inch 1080p screen on your wall

We’ve seen a few laser projectors over the years, but this Mi Laser setup is based on tech used in Chinese movie theaters. Combined with Texas Instruments’ DLP tech, it manages to keep the price down to a reasonable $1,470, but you’ll need to be in China to buy one.

But wait, there's more...

1. GeoOrbital's electric bicycle tire gets you to work sweat-free

2. Théoriz recreates the Holodeck with AR tech and projectors

3. Tinder Gold will reveal who swipes right on you -- for a fee

4. Pornhub will sync videos with your interactive sex toys

5. NBC Sports' new Premier League streaming plan is terrible for everyone

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The Morning After: Google gets fined a record $2.7 billion

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It's Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

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Welcome to your humpday. Amazon is offering cheaper smartphones (with a caveat) and we explain how electric is going to kill the gas station. Oh, and Google got slammed with a $2.7 billion fine in Europe.

Makeover.

Google News has a new look

The first Google News redesign in years is subtle but effective. You’ll notice it has a modernized card-style layout instead of the old Google search-results setup. Related topics are grouped together, and tags help readers dive deep into stories. Since it’s 2017, there’s also a dedicated block for fact checking and filters to help you customize your personal bubble.

Vehicles of the future will charge almost everywhere.

The rise of electric cars will kill the gas station

Gas stations are a lifeline. They fuel our cars and us, too -- whether it's with lukewarm coffee on the morning commute or the salty-sweet buffet on a road trip. While it's going to be a long time before the handy service station disappears (everybody needs to pee, right?), its days are numbered -- because electric cars are going to change everything.

Lock-screen ads are standard.

Amazon’s Prime Exclusive lineup expands with new phones

If you’re looking for a cheap unlocked phone, Amazon has a few ideas. Nokia 6 and Moto E4 are new options joined by Alcatel’s IDOL 5S, A50 and A30 Plus in the Prime Exclusive lineup that cuts between $30 and $80 off of their already low prices for buyers willing to live with a few additional ads.

Token works with an impressive list of partners.

A biometric ring could replace your passwords, cards and keys

Smart rings aren't a novel idea -- there are plenty of fitness tracking, notification-sending, payment or even protective finger ornaments around. But none have the ability to identify you and authorize your transactions wherever you go. That is, until Token hits the market. It's a biometric ring that can be used to open house doors, start cars, make credit card transactions and sign in to your computer. Is it one size fits all, however?

Guilty of manipulating search results to promote its own products.

EU fines Google a record $2.7 billion for abusing product searches

The European Commission's long-running investigation into Google has finally come to an end, and it's not good news for the search giant. The company has been fined €2.42 billion ($2.72 billion) for unfairly directing users to its own products over those of its rivals -- and it's the biggest financial penalty the Commission has ever handed out.

A number of targets, including banks and power companies, have been hit.

Large-scale cyberattack is spreading through Russia and Ukraine (updated)

Cyberattacks have affected banking operations in Ukraine and will likely lead to some flight delays out of the country’s Boryspil airport, but the attacks don't seem to have impacted services on a grander scale. In Russia, Rosneft said on Twitter it had switched to a reserve control system, so oil production hadn’t stopped. There are also reports that a ransomware called "Petya" is ravaging a number of countries throughout Europe, but it's still unclear if the "unknown virus" reported to be affecting the Ukrainian and Russian companies is the same one. The origins of yesterday's attacks, which have hit both Ukrainian and Russian infrastructure, aren't yet known.

Really!

You can buy the OnePlus 5 right now for $479

The latest OnePlus phone continues its reputation for powerful Android devices with mid-range pricing, and now you can actually order it. The OnePlus 5 is on sale and shipping now (at least the base model is, upgrading to 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage will mean a short wait), so you can grab hold of its dual rear cameras and Snapdragon 835 CPU.

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