Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Apple's Self-Destructive Qualcomm, China Strategies

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Apple's Self-Destructive Qualcomm, China Strategies
Why would Apple want to put Qualcomm out of business? It's because Apple uses a lock-in strategy, where once on an Apple platform it is painful to get off. Most of the smart Apple iPhone users I know actually use Google apps and Google's infrastructure and other third-party tools on their iPhones, so if they want to move to an Android phone they can move almost seamlessly. However, this always assumes there is an Android phone to move too. Since Qualcomm ensures that almost anyone can build a decent smartphone, Apple wants to kill the company.
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35 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas (2018): Games, Speakers, and Much More
35 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas (2018): Games, Speakers, and Much More
Time's ticking, but it's okay! Here are some great tech Christmas gifts with free 2-day shipping.
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UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration
UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration
One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute.
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Monday, December 17, 2018

10 Best Gaming Headsets: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Mobile

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10 Best Gaming Headsets: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Mobile
10 Best Gaming Headsets: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Mobile
We picked the best gaming headsets for PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, and mobile.
So Long, Step Count: My Brief and Sad Smartwatch Hiatus
So Long, Step Count: My Brief and Sad Smartwatch Hiatus
A rash on my wrist made me consider why I've been wearing a wearable for so long.
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HQ Trivia and Vine co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 34
HQ Trivia and Vine co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 34
New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him.
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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Amazon Echo Review: Which Echo or Alexa Speaker is Best?

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Amazon Echo Review: Which Echo or Alexa Speaker is Best?
Amazon Echo Review: Which Echo or Alexa Speaker is Best?
Should you get the Echo Dot, or the Echo Plus? And what's up with that Echo Show? Here's what to consider.
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Saturday, December 15, 2018

How Much Can Technology Be Trusted?

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How Much Can Technology Be Trusted?
Since the industrial revolution, technology has changed society continually. Largely due to innovations in semiconductor electronics, software and computer technology, the pace of technological development has continued to accelerate over the past 50 years. Personal computers now fit into your pocket. You have access to people and information all over the world through the Internet. Anything up to the size of a small building can be printed. Just about everything -- from your house to your car -- is becoming intelligent.
Amazon Comprehend Medical Makes Sense of Scattered Healthcare Data
Amazon has announced Amazon Comprehend Medical, a language processing service that lets users gather information -- such as a patient's medical condition and medication dosage, strength and frequency -- from sources including doctors' notes, clinical trial reports, hospital admission notes and patient health records. Most health and patient data -- such as medical notes, prescriptions, audio interview transcripts, and pathology and radiology reports -- currently is stored as unstructured medical text.
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Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?
Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?
A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts.
New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos
New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos
Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be accessed.
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Gadget Lab Podcast: Climate Change and Cognitive Dissonance
Gadget Lab Podcast: Climate Change and Cognitive Dissonance
Climate change is real, and it’s impacting us right now. How much of it can be fixed by personal responsibility versus policy?
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Friday, December 14, 2018

Postmates' Quest to Build the Delivery Robot of the Future

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Postmates' Quest to Build the Delivery Robot of the Future
Postmates' Quest to Build the Delivery Robot of the Future
The company has spent the past two years stealthily learning how to design and build its own delivery robots, coming soon to a city near you.
Gift Ideas for the Neat Freak: Coasters, Desk Organizers, Slippers
Gift Ideas for the Neat Freak: Coasters, Desk Organizers, Slippers
From coasters and slippers to elegant lifestyle accoutrements, this collection of beautiful objects will keep their home looking perfect.
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BlackBerry Makes Autonomous Vehicle Play
BlackBerry this week introduced its new Security Credential Management System. SCMS -- a free service for the public and private sectors -- could encourage efforts to develop autonomous and connected vehicle pilot programs. Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry, which in recent years has pivoted from its past business built around mobile handsets, undertook development of this technology to provide the critical infrastructure for vehicles and traffic lights to exchange information securely.
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Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban
Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban
The social network has returned to Apple's app store after revealing plans to ban adult content.
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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Supermicro: Our Motherboards Are Clean

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Supermicro: Our Motherboards Are Clean
Supermicro CEO Charles Liang has informed the company's customers that a leading third-party investigations company found "absolutely no evidence of malicious hardware" on its motherboards. The investigation was undertaken in response to a recent claim that bad actors had inserted spy chips in the firm's motherboards on behalf of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, China's armed forces. The findings "were no surprise to us," Liang noted, because "our process is designed to protect the integrity and reliability of our products."
The Consumer IoT's Boon for the Insurance Industry
Smart home and consumer IoT solutions promise significant opportunities for the insurance industry to reduce costs, alleviate risks, deepen customer engagement, and create new services and revenue streams. There are many barriers ahead, but given the tremendous upside, insurance companies have begun attacking these challenges with a multi-tiered strategy. The currency of these opportunities is data, and the level of integration required to realize the insurtech vision and enhance aspects of the insurance business is a huge undertaking.
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Could light bring us superfast mobile broadband indoors?
Could light bring us superfast mobile broadband indoors?
Superfast 5G mobile connectivity may not be able to reach inside buildings. Could light help?
Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive
Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive
The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail.
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An Intel Breakthrough Rethinks How Chips Are Made
An Intel Breakthrough Rethinks How Chips Are Made
Intel recently demonstrated Foveros, a method of stacking logic chips vertically that could reinvigorate Moore’s Law.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half

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Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half
Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half
The struggling posts a £440m loss after it writes down the value of its Carphone Warehouse brand.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2018): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

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Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2018): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2018): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
No matter your gaming system, these are the best wireless gaming headsets out there.
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Who's Winning the Latest Tech Industry Battles?
December has become consistent with the Chinese curse, "May You Be Born In Interesting Times." We are up to our armpits in wars, and each is very different. Qualcomm and Intel are fighting for 5G control, and Intel is tearing itself apart. Microsoft passed Apple in valuation, largely because it has not been focusing on Apple. Canadian authorities just arrested the daughter of the Huawei founder, at the request of the United States, cratering the stock market again, and setting up a potentially costly chain of events.
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Monday, December 10, 2018

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2018): Bose, Sony, Plantronics, and More

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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2018): Bose, Sony, Plantronics, and More
Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2018): Bose, Sony, Plantronics, and More
These over-ears and earbuds will add some silence and serenity to your day.
Best Base Layers 2018: Patagonia, Ridge Merino, REI, Columbia
Best Base Layers 2018: Patagonia, Ridge Merino, REI, Columbia
From merino wool to space gel, we put eight different long johns to the outdoor test.
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Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream
Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream
He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face".
'Outdated' IT and old computers found in Welsh schools
'Outdated' IT and old computers found in Welsh schools
Schools are too far behind technology such as smartphones and iPads in teaching IT, a watchdog says.
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Sunday, December 9, 2018

17 Best Weekend Deals: Wireless Chargers, Pixel 3, and More

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17 Best Weekend Deals: Wireless Chargers, Pixel 3, and More
17 Best Weekend Deals: Wireless Chargers, Pixel 3, and More
Have you included anything for yourself in your holiday shopping? What about a pair of Bluetooth headphones or PS4 games?
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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Gadget Lab Podcast: What the Tumblr Porn Ban Means for Users

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Gadget Lab Podcast: What the Tumblr Porn Ban Means for Users
Gadget Lab Podcast: What the Tumblr Porn Ban Means for Users
WIRED writer Emily Dreyfuss joins the Gadget Lab to talk about Tumblr's porn ban and where active members of that community are headed next.
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End of the Line for Microsoft Edge?
Rumors circulated this week that Microsoft will be replacing the core technology in its Edge browser for Windows 10 with Chromium, the open source software from Google that is the core of the Chrome browser. Google's Blink will be basis of the new browser, reportedly codenamed "Anaheim." Microsoft Edge, developed by Microsoft as a replacement for Internet Explorer, is now on Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox One devices. However, it does not run on older versions of the Windows operating system.
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Huawei: Meng Wanzhou faces Iran fraud charges, court hears
Huawei: Meng Wanzhou faces Iran fraud charges, court hears
Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanctions-breaking business with Iran, a Canadian court hears.
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Friday, December 7, 2018

Microsoft Retools Its Edge Browser, But Internet Explorer Is Forever

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Microsoft Retools Its Edge Browser, But Internet Explorer Is Forever
Microsoft Retools Its Edge Browser, But Internet Explorer Is Forever
Major changes are coming to Edge—but remember that it's only Microsoft's second-biggest browser.
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Google Hasn't Kept Promise to Stop Bubble-Wrapping Users: Report
Google hasn't released consumers from its filter bubble -- the package of personalized search results it delivers -- despite having promised to do so, according to study results from DuckDuckGo. Most participants saw results unique to them, the researchers found, which could not be explained by changes in location, time, by being logged into Google, or by Google testing algorithm changes with a small subset of users. On the first page of search results, Google included links for some participants that it did not include for others.
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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Best VR Headsets (2018): Standalone, for PC, Oculus, PSVR

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Best VR Headsets (2018): Standalone, for PC, Oculus, PSVR
Best VR Headsets (2018): Standalone, for PC, Oculus, PSVR
Virtual reality is more accessible than ever, and these headsets can take you there, whether you want a standalone or PC-based experience.
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Chip Suggests 5G Is Almost Here
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Chip Suggests 5G Is Almost Here
At an event on the island of Maui, Qualcomm and Samsung showed off new tech that should put some 5G wireless capability onto mobile handsets in 2019.
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Data problems hit O2 mobile network
Data problems hit O2 mobile network
Millions of O2 customers are unable to use their smartphones to access the internet.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Biohackers: ‘My hand chip could unlock my car door’

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Biohackers: ‘My hand chip could unlock my car door’
Biohackers: ‘My hand chip could unlock my car door’
Biohackers want to make their bodies and brains function better by "hacking" their biology.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Quirky but Useful Gifts: Rob Enderle's 2018 Personal Tech Product Guide

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Quirky but Useful Gifts: Rob Enderle's 2018 Personal Tech Product Guide
This year I thought I'd list my favorite unusual products as gift ideas. I'm a big fan of products most people don't have that solve a specific work problem, as well as those that could make your life easier, more comfortable or more fun. I like to give gifts that people actually would use. In some cases, due to the cost, these may be things you'd buy only for yourself, a spouse, or a relative you really want to impress. So here is my guide to 2018's personal products that have a bit of wow associated with them.
Let's Create a TV Show to Fix Silicon Valley
Startups have been creating employee hell in Silicon Valley. That was on my mind as I read the book Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us. I think this book should be required reading for anybody who thinks working for a startup in Silicon Valley would be fun. Unless you are into humiliation and abuse you probably should avoid these startups like the plague. Yes, you could get rich, but you also could end up with a ruined life -- broke, divorced, homeless, or maybe even dead by your own hand.
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Are these robots the future of warfare?
Are these robots the future of warfare?
The Ministry of Defence is carrying out its biggest ever exercise using autonomous vehicles in battle scenarios.
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Lenovo Yoga Book C930 Review: E-Ink Just Isn't Our Type
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 Review: E-Ink Just Isn't Our Type
Lenovo's newest ultraportable Yoga Book replaces the traditional laptop keyboard with an E-Ink variant.
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Monday, December 3, 2018

The ferry using Rolls-Royce technology that sails itself

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The ferry using Rolls-Royce technology that sails itself
The ferry using Rolls-Royce technology that sails itself
Sensors and cameras help this ferry in Finland navigate independently and it can even dock itself.
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The Best TVs to Buy for 2018: 4K, OLED, Samsung, and More
The Best TVs to Buy for 2018: 4K, OLED, Samsung, and More
The best, boldest, and most budget friendly 4K TVs we've seen this year, including LG, Samsung, Vizio, TCL, and Sony.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018

TEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average

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TEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average
TEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average
What happens to the forgotten middle - those who get average grades and don't shine in the office?
Brexit: Sam Gyimah resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal
Brexit: Sam Gyimah resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal
Sam Gyimah says the row over the EU's Galileo system shows how the UK will be "hammered" in any deal.
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Gift Ideas for Dogs and Dog-Lovers: Chewy, Furbo, and More
Gift Ideas for Dogs and Dog-Lovers: Chewy, Furbo, and More
Treat your pup with one of these fetching presents, from treat dispensers to ball launchers.
Gift Ideas for Cats and Cat-Lovers: Litter Boxes, Toys, Grooming, Treats
Gift Ideas for Cats and Cat-Lovers: Litter Boxes, Toys, Grooming, Treats
Treat your own cat—or your cat-loving friend—with one of these presents from Chewy, Modkat, and more. Then maybe take a nap?
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Saturday, December 1, 2018

Facebook Staffers Once Brainstormed Ways to Sell User Data: Report

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Facebook Staffers Once Brainstormed Ways to Sell User Data: Report
Facebook at one time considered charging companies for access to its user data, according to a report based on three pages of unredacted material from a document showing portions of some internal Facebook emails, mainly from 2012 to 2014. The documents are linked to a lawsuit, Six4Three LLC v. Facebook Inc., filed in California Superior Court. Six4Three, the developer of Pikini, a now-defunct app for locating photos of users' friends in swimsuits, filed a complaint in 2015 alleging that Facebook's data policies were anticompetitive.
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Apple Music Lands on Amazon Echo, as Apple Branches Out
Apple Music Lands on Amazon Echo, as Apple Branches Out
Two bitter tech rivals get along for a change, making your streaming life a lot less complicated.
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