Why Intel Is in Such Horrid Condition

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Why Intel Is in Such Horrid Condition

Intel released earnings last week. It beat expectations on the bottom line, but it missed big on the top line and the outlook was dismal. Looking under the covers, the company is a mess. The expected CEO announcement didn't occur. AMD's earnings are expected to be very strong, and AMD just made some organizational changes that suggest an increase in its competitive attack in view of Intel's weaknesses. I'll walk you through what is wrong with Intel -- why it missed, and why its outlook is so grim.

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Google Assistant Gets More Features, Greater Reach

Google this week debuted a slew of new capabilities for Google Assistant at CES in Las Vegas. The new Connect platform lets device manufacturers incorporate Assistant into their products easily and cost-effectively. Connect uses Google's existing smart home platform to expand to new device types, while making device setup and discovery easy for consumers. A manufacturer could create a continuous e-ink display projecting weather or calendar information, for example, while using Connect to drive content from a linked smart speaker.

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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.

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Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom

Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom.

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HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web

A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data.

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JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

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JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

JLab's wirefree, fully wireless earbuds sound fantastic and are cheap, too. They cost less than $50.

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Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

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Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?

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14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More

Now is a great time to pick up these Android phones, robot vacuums, videogames, and more.

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Google's Brain Team: What does it do?

Tech firms hope better artificial intelligence will mean more compelling products.

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'I was groomed on Grindr when I was 15'

Greg wants other vulnerable teenagers to learn from his experience.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

When it comes to delivery robots, design is almost as important as function. Matt Simon and Arielle Pardes discuss Amazon’s new robot, Scout, on this week’s podcast.

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Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone

The second phone from the gaming hardware brand almost reaches the next level, but not quite.

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Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

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Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold

The mobile operator "pauses' deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks in Europe.

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Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data

The tax authority collected voice data over the phone and originally gave people no way to opt out.

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YouTube TV Hits Screens Across Most of the US

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YouTube TV Hits Screens Across Most of the US

YouTube TV will be rolling out to an additional 95 markets in the U.S., almost doubling its coverage. The streaming video service already covers the top 100 markets in the country, and the expansion will enable it to reach more than 98 percent of households in the U.S., YouTube said. The rest will follow shortly thereafter. There are roughly 120 million TV households in the United States, but only about 108 million households have broadband, which is a prerequisite for YouTube TV, noted Michael Goodman, research director at Strategy Analytics.

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Where Linux Went in 2018 - and Where It's Going

For those who try to keep their finger on the Linux community's pulse, 2018 was a surprisingly eventful year. Spread over the last 12 months, we've seen various projects in the Linux ecosystem make great strides, as well as suffer their share of stumbles. All told, the year wrapped up leaving plenty to be optimistic about in the year to come, but there is much more on which we can only speculate. In the interest of offering the clearest lens for a peek into Linux in 2019, here's a look back at the year gone by for all things Linux.

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Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed

If you don't need a lot of bells and whistles (or Wi-Fi), this reliable, gorgeous baby monitor is a great option.

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Huawei confident in uncomfortable times

The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual.

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Dutch Doc Wins 'Forget My Suspension' Case

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Dutch Doc Wins 'Forget My Suspension' Case

Google must remove search results about medical regulators' conditional suspension of a Dutch physician in the first "right to be forgotten" case of its kind in the European Union. After Google and Dutch data privacy watchdog Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens rebuffed the doctor's initial attempts to get disciplinary actions purged from online search results, a district court in Amsterdam sided with the surgeon. The physician had an interest in preventing her full name from appearing in Google search engine links connected to a blacklist of doctors, the court found.

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The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot

The company's new six-wheeled delivery bot is built to ferry Prime packages.

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Facebook Adds Petition Feature to Global Community-Building Effort

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Facebook Adds Petition Feature to Global Community-Building Effort

Facebook has begun rolling out a new feature that's bound to charm the political activists among its users. Called "Community Actions," it lets Facebook members create an action page where they can describe what they'd like done, and set up a button that like-minded members can click to show their support. The page will show the government agencies and officials notified about the action, as well as the number of its supporters. When you support an action, you'll be able to see any of your friends who also support it.

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Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads

Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora were threatened with court action over social media ads.

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Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date

Fender's new American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a unique digital system onboard that gives it a tremendously varied sonic palette.

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Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3: Which Is the Better Electric Car?

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Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3: Which Is the Better Electric Car?

To suggest that electric cars are having a painful birth would be a colossal understatement. Tesla clearly plowed this field and quickly recognized that the lack of a charging infrastructure was going to be a problem and, with reasonable effectiveness, dealt with it tactically. However, those "tactical" chickens are about to come home to roost and it probably won't be pretty. Jaguar, the first company to offer a true alternative to the Tesla, did some things very right and some very, very wrong.

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Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb

The deluge of notifications. The crowded list of channels. If it's all too much, follow our guide to Slack happiness.

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EasyJet says drone chaos was 'wake-up call' for airports

Airline says flight cancellations customers payments following Gatwick drone disruption cost it £15m.

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Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

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Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

Whether you’re a casual scribbler or seasoned illustrator, the iPad Pro, paired with its Pencil, can be a serious artistic tool.

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WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news

The chat app will only allow users to forward messages five times to limit the spread of false news.

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Girl Scouts of America offers badge in cybersecurity

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Girl Scouts of America offers badge in cybersecurity

It's part of a drive to get more girls involved in science, technology engineering and mathematics from a young age.

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The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu

From new breast shields to hands-free pumps, breast pumping technology just keeps getting better and better.

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Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport

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Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport

BBC Minute's Ione Wells investigates the rising trend of 'cyber-flashing' where naked photos are being sent by strangers to people's phones.

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Are these the faces of the future?

Are these the faces of the future? It's clear these robots are no ordinary machines.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers

WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies.

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The Evolution of Software Security Best Practices

Independent software vendors, along with Internet of Things and cloud vendors, are involved in a market transformation that is making them look more alike. The similarities are evident in the way they approach software security initiatives, according to a report from Synopsys. Synopsys has released its ninth annual Building Security in Maturity Model, or BSIMM9. The BSIMM project provides a de facto standard for assessing and then improving software security initiatives, the company said.

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Twitter warns that private tweets were public for years

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Twitter warns that private tweets were public for years

A security flaw meant many private messages were readable for years said Twitter.

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Is It Time for a Google Fitness Watch?

Fitness is what’s driving smartwatches.

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Lenovo, Verizon to Reincarnate Motorola Razr as Foldable Smartphone: Report

The Motorola Razr -- once the hottest flip phone available -- is being revived as a smartphone with a foldable screen, according to reports. It will be offered exclusively through Verizon in the United States, possibly in February, although the device is still being tested and the launch date is not firm. Its starting price reportedly will be $1,500. Unlike Apple and Samsung, Lenovo may not have the chops to push a $1,500 smartphone, suggested Ramon Llamas, a research director at IDC.

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GCHQ sets up all-female cyber-training classes

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GCHQ sets up all-female cyber-training classes

The UK's intelligence services say there are too few young women working in cyber-security.

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Ace Combat 7: Can it match flying in real-life?

The latest version of the game has a new VR mode for more realistic aerial acrobatics.

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Court: Cops Can't Compel the Use of Body Parts to Unlock Phones

Authorities can't force people to unlock their biometrically secured phones or other devices, according to a federal judge. "The Government may not compel or otherwise utilize fingers, thumbs, facial recognition, optical/iris, or any other biometric feature to unlock electronic devices," Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore wrote. An attempt by law enforcement authorities in Oakland, California, to force two suspected extortionists to unlock their mobile phones with biometrics violated Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination.

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The Smartest Tech Products of 2018

Picking a product of the year is anything but trivial because the products I cover every week range from headphones to laptops to books, cars and more. So, I thought I'd try something different this year and pick six products that each deserve the title and then name a winner that stands out from the rest. This allows me to simplify the task and get around a bit of a writer's block I've been having on this subject. The six products will be a book, a car, a laptop, a smart speaker, Security, and a component. Let's get to it.

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Best Skiing and Snowboarding Gear (2019): Jackets, Boots, and More

From custom skis to the ultimate in-bounds backpack, everything you need to make the most of powder days.

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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself

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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself

A US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555).

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Smartwatches: Switzerland's friend or foe?

The Swiss watch industry faced a near-death experience from quartz products. Is the smartwatch a similar threat?

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Nike's Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart

The Adapt BB isn't just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it's a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that's ushering in a new age of smart footwear.

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Rumors Roil Ahead of Next Month's Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung is expected to unveil its new lineup of flagship smartphones on Feb. 20 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, and the rumor mill has been operating on overtime. It's believed three new Galaxy S10 models will be announced at the event, as well as a folding phone. Banners promoting Unpacked are using the phrase "Unfolding the Future" as a tagline. Three models are expected: Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 Lite. "That's a winning strategy," said Jack E. Gold, principal analyst at J.Gold Associates.

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It's Time to Take a Hard Look at Healthcare Cloud Security

The healthcare cloud has been growing incredibly, becoming an ever-more-important element of health information technology, or HIT. There are many reasons why the HIT cloud has been becoming more prominent, such as research and development and collaboration. Since the cloud has been expanding so rapidly, this may be a good time to reconsider security -- and that means understanding the threat, reviewing best practices, and heightening awareness of emergent approaches. First, realize the cloud is only getting bigger.

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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff

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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff

To say I'm typically not a fan of CES would be an understatement, but this year was very different. A combination of better logistics and fewer people at the show, coupled with some truly earth-shattering content, made CES a must-attend event this year. One of the things that jumped out at me is that IBM announced a compelling fix for the border wall controversy. It's a fix that actually could improve the U.S. government overall. In addition, I had an interesting chat that showcased the death of the tech market -- but that's a good thing.

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'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 2

In DNA printing, genetic code becomes computer code. This transformation occurs when the chemical bases adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine present in a chemical mix or gene sequence are translated by computer through gel electrophoresis technology into their representative letters: A/T, T/A, C/G, G/C. This alphabet code was formalized in 1970 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry for integration into a text-based bioinformatics format, called "FASTA," in which nucleotides are represented symbolically using single letters.

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Location Data Selling Threatens Consumer Privacy

Selling location data collected by mobile phones has become a lucrative business, according to a report that noted location advertising sales are expected to reach $21 billion this year. At least 75 companies receive anonymous, precise location data from applications with the location services feature activated. Several of those outfits claim to track 200 million mobile devices in the United States -- about half of all devices in the country. The data is very accurate, coming within a few yards of a person's whereabouts at a point in time.

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Pantheon Desktop Makes Linux Elementary

Developers of U.S.-based Elementary OS recently released the community's annual major update, Juno 5. What makes this distro so nontraditional is its own desktop interface, called "Pantheon." This desktop interface is somewhat of a hybrid, inspired by Apple's Debian Ubuntu-based OS X. It combines some similarities of the GNOME 3 Shell with the visual finesse of the OS X dock. Its Ubuntu underpinnings are anchored under the hood. What you see and use on the screen gives Elementary OS a distinct look and feel.

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