Smartphones will get weird and wild at MWC 2019 (The 3:59, Ep. 519)

We break down the rumored devices showing up in Barcelona, talk Apple iPhone SE 2 and IBM's AI debate program. https://cnet.co/2SJddRh https://cnet.co/2SqUvyu Good morning from CNET NY Studios while we record the daily news-bite podcast: The 3:59. Hangout while we cover a multitude of stories from around the tech world and then the CNET staff will take your questions and comments in the chat. Watch more episodes of 3:59 on Youtube: https://bit.ly/29LVP7F Livestream: http://bit.ly/2aqMxOl Periscope: http://bit.ly/2qU1nTf Twitch: http://bit.ly/2MaQaJt Subscribe to the audio podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/29T3fbf Google Play: http://bit.ly/2hkXp5P Feedburner: http://bit.ly/2tVTkqw TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2MFUEYw Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2vfeHXE Amazon Echo: http://amzn.to/2BrTnhT Cnet: http://bit.ly/2veEfEw http://bit.ly/2BweOQo CNET February 12, 2019 at 11:00AM

IBM on its '5 in 5' predictions for 2019

Jeff Welser, vice president and lab director at IBM Research - Almaden, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about IBM's latest 5 in 5 announcement. http://bit.ly/2E5KU7n ZDNet February 12, 2019 at 09:08AM

The Bring Up: Episode 6: Remote Workstation

We Bring Up: The benefits of using remote workstation, community questions, and Bridget and Cavin go ‘remote.’ 00:42 Remote Workstation 01:44 AMD Radeon™ Pro Software for Enterprise 19.Q1 Release 02:12 Application Virtualization 03:03 Radeon™ Pro Image Boost 03:20 Day Zero Certification on ISV Applications 03:50 Cavin’s Remote Workstation setup 05:08 Cavin and Bridget go “remote” 07:30 AMD Radeon™ VII 08:00 Community Questions 08:28 Dynamic Local Mode 09:15 Radeon™ Adrenalin Driver Updates 10:42 GPU Processing Power Related Links: Radeon™ Pro Software: http://bit.ly/2DuM76S AMD Remote Workstation: http://bit.ly/2Spx8VU Dynamic Local Mode: http://bit.ly/2Dy7Ri2... Blog for the 19.Q1 driver: http://bit.ly/2SpxETQ *** Subscribe: http://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_AMD Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Facebook Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/AMD_On_Twitter Follow us on Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/AMD Follow us on G+: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_GooglePlus Follow us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Linkedin Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Instagram ©2018 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow Logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. #TheBringUp http://bit.ly/2UOipAC AMD February 12, 2019 at 08:59AM

The Bring Up: Episode 6: Remote Workstation

We Bring Up: The benefits of using remote workstation, community questions, and Bridget and Cavin go ‘remote.’ 00:42 Remote Workstation 01:44 AMD Radeon™ Pro Software for Enterprise 19.Q1 Release 02:12 Application Virtualization 03:03 Radeon™ Pro Image Boost 03:20 Day Zero Certification on ISV Applications 03:50 Cavin’s Remote Workstation setup 05:08 Cavin and Bridget go “remote” 07:30 AMD Radeon™ VII 08:00 Community Questions 08:28 Dynamic Local Mode 09:15 Radeon™ Adrenalin Driver Updates 10:42 GPU Processing Power Related Links: Radeon™ Pro Software: http://bit.ly/2DuM76S AMD Remote Workstation: http://bit.ly/2Spx8VU Dynamic Local Mode: http://bit.ly/2Dy7Ri2... Blog for the 19.Q1 driver: http://bit.ly/2SpxETQ *** Subscribe: http://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_AMD Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Facebook Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/AMD_On_Twitter Follow us on Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/AMD Follow us on G+: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_GooglePlus Follow us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Linkedin Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/AMD_on_Instagram ©2018 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow Logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. #TheBringUp http://bit.ly/2E5KQVb AMD February 12, 2019 at 08:59AM

Lexmark is "Off to the Races" at HIMSS19

We are back at HIMSS19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando! Lexmark's healthcare team is ready to meet you this week in Booth #2640! Stop by and see us and let us show you how Lexmark specifically engineers devices for hospital and healthcare environments. http://bit.ly/2UUW04C LexmarkNews February 12, 2019 at 08:04AM

AMBEO Soundbar I Sennheiser

#Sennheiser #AMBEOSoundbar Hear it to believe it. The new AMBEO Soundbar from Sennheiser changes everything: It creates an ‘as if there’ 3D spatial experience in immersive 5.1.4 sound. The AMBEO Soundbar also delivers an incredible, deep bass response as low as 30hz. All this from a single all-in-one device without the need for an external subwoofer or amplifier. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2SLCVo6 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sennheiserofficial Subscribe to our newsletter and don’t miss special offers, discounts and news about the Future of Audio: http://bit.ly/2zBWbar. Or follow Sennheiser on Facebook & Instagram: http://bit.ly/1B5w9WJ http://bit.ly/2oripuN Discover the future of audio and see more Sennheiser videos here: What's Your MOMENTUM? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bccuqpNWBWM&list=PLPv-clLIf8-rQwLmuLcAluy7QFQt8ze9W The Future of Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU5ROEBitZ4&list=PLPv-clLIf8-qIP51Vy139MJ4GmMynLLDr Headphones & Sound Equipment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcHE3wnepXA&list=PLPv-clLIf8-puk6ZhZkWTVGTVPJSyEjXY Microphones & Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tci999960qc&list=PLPv-clLIf8-ozunBDKSmhdqzyjbE1oMnB Sennheiser – The future of audio! Sennheiser’s mission is to develop era-defining audio solutions. Be it headphones, microphones or integrated sound systems – with German engineering, decades of experience, and innovative science Sennheiser creates unsurpassed audio experiences that push the boundaries of today's technologies. Follow Sennheiser’s vision and discover audio solutions that challenge the status quo whilst offering profound new ways of experiencing integrated sound systems as well as pioneering headphones, microphones or headsets! http://bit.ly/2E6g9z2 Sennheiser February 12, 2019 at 07:06AM

Germany's antitrust agency imposes limit on Facebook's data gathering

German antitrust watchdog wants Facebook to obtain explicit user consent before merging data collected from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Analytics, and social buttons with Facebook profiles. Read more: https://zd.net/2SMC2f5 http://bit.ly/2UORKno ZDNet February 12, 2019 at 07:09AM

Amazon buys Eero: What does it mean for your privacy?

In case you hadn’t seen, Amazon is buying router maker Eero. And in case you hadn’t heard, people are pretty angry. Deluged in a swarm of angry tweets and social media posts, many have taken to reading tealeaves to try to understand what the acquisition means for ordinary privacy-minded folks like you and me. Not […] http://bit.ly/2RXrOUD Zack Whittaker February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

Prep for multiple CompTIA certification exams for less than $5 per course

With the training in The Complete CompTIA Certification Training bundle, you can prep to ace a number of CompTIA's certification exams, all for only $59. 

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How the creators of 'Ralph Breaks the Internet’ showed two sides to life online

Warning: May contain light spoilers. "Everything is for sale on the internet." Phil Johnston, the director/co-writer of the Oscar nominated Ralph Breaks the Internet, isn't holding back. "From the pop-ups to the videos you watch, commerce is a part... http://bit.ly/2S1em2k Saqib Shah February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

'Upskirting' is now a crime in the UK

After some setbacks, the UK's bill forbidding "upskirting" has become law. The Voyeurism Act takes effect in April and gives creeps up to two years in prison if they take photos under a person's clothing without consent for the sake of "sexual grati... http://bit.ly/2X0DZ6L Jon Fingas February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

Focal’s $3,000 Stellia aims to be the best portable headphone money can buy

It was just a few months ago that Focal Audio revealed the Elegia, its first take on a premium pair of closed-back headphones. I liked the Elegia when I reviewed it, but given its $900 price tag and recent release, I thought it would be quite some time before Focal tackled closed-back headphones again. Boy, was I wrong. Focal today announced the Stellia, a new flagship closed-back headphone launching in advance of the CanJam NYC headphone show this weekend. At $3,000, this is one of the most expensive pairs of closed-back headphones I’ve seen; even more expensive than the $2,400…

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The Xiaomi M365 Scooter Can Be Hacked to Speed Up or Stop

A hacker can accelerate Xiaomi M365 scooter—or hit the breaks—while a rider is on it. http://bit.ly/2WYYVvd Lily Hay Newman February 12, 2019 at 09:01AM

The Real Reason Tech Struggles With Algorithmic Bias

Opinion: Humans train the machine-learning and AI systems at Facebook, Google, and Twitter to filter out bias. The problem: they don't know what they're looking for. http://bit.ly/2RW5ryX Yael Eisenstat February 12, 2019 at 09:01AM

Adobe's latest Lightroom CC uses AI to 'enhance' RAW images

Transforming your camera's RAW sensor data into a usable image is calculation-intensive and sometimes, your computer doesn't have the muscle to get it right. For the next version of Lightroom, Adobe has introduced a feature called "Enhance Details" t... http://bit.ly/2WWM3FQ Steve Dent February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

How to crop your images to a specific size or aspect ratio

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. If you’re working with images and want to display them on a website, a presentation slide, or a document, it helps to be able to fit them in just right, without stretching it or unintentionally cropping out important details. The best solution is to simply crop your images manually, using desktop or web apps – a number of which are free to use. It’s easy enough to do with just a few clicks. This…

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http://bit.ly/2RY5Fpp Abhimanyu Ghoshal February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

Mars One could live again thanks to a mystery investor

Bankrupt Martian colony startup Mars One says it's holding talks with an undisclosed investor to revive its for-profit arm. In a press release, the German company claims to have found a potential savior that could help pay off the one million Euros (... http://bit.ly/2WVlbWB Saqib Shah February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

'Beat Saber' players were so fast that they broke Steam VR

Beat Saber, one of the coolest and most physical games available on VR, has some incredibly fast players. Valve recently announced that it updated Steam VR to "increase limits of what we thought was humanly possible for controller motion based on tra... http://bit.ly/2RXJzDn Steve Dent February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

InVision acquires design file versioning startup Trunk

InVision, the design company valued at $1.9 billion, has today announced the acquisition of Australia-based Trunk. Trunk is focused wholly on file versioning for designers. In the world of engineering, GitHub has provided a way for developers to keep versions organized — developers can track changes, create a separate branch to experiment, and collaborate more […] http://bit.ly/2WYWsRm Jordan Crook February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

A New Lab Is Brewing Microbes to Create Makeup and Medicines

At Culture Biosciences, rows of bioreactors are brewing yeast and bacteria so synthetic biology startups can produce their foods, biofuels, and medicines faster. http://bit.ly/2RUlFsl Megan Molteni February 12, 2019 at 09:01AM

Sorry, Sandra Bullock: A Fire Extinguisher Is a Lousy Thruster

In the movie *Gravity*, Sandra Bullock uses a fire extinguisher to maneuver in space. Controlling it is much, much harder than it looks. http://bit.ly/2WY7y9f Rhett Allain February 12, 2019 at 09:01AM

Consumer-focused healthcare can save lives by focusing on changing behavior

Vijay Pande Contributor Share on Twitter Vijay Pande, PhD, is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, as well as an Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, where he continues to advise the Pande Lab -- focused on tackling challenging problems in chemical biology, biophysics, and biomedicine. Everything we do in the $3 trillion healthcare […] http://bit.ly/2RUlD3H Jonathan Shieber February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

NASA puts a key satellite in place for its Mars 2020 mission

NASA is preparing for the Mars 2020 mission by bringing the MAVEN probe, which will act as its antenna and connection to Earth, closer to the red planet. Over the next few months, the spacecraft will fly closer and closer to Mars until it's only 2,80... http://bit.ly/2WY7x5b Mariella Moon February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

The Morning After: The 'Mars One' dream is over?

Hey, good morning! Welcome to Tuesday! Google Maps is getting in deep with augmented reality, using what's around us to help us get to our destination, Samsung is making a foldable phone and really doesn't want you to forget and space-colonization s... http://bit.ly/2RUlpJT Engadget February 12, 2019 at 09:00AM

Optoma ISE 2019

Optoma returned to ISE 2019 with their biggest and best stand to date. The show itself was a huge success with excellent feedback from customers, visitors and staff who were impressed with the range of demonstrations – from our revolutionary new QUAD LED display solution to our interactive flat panels (IFPDs), professional and consumer 4K UHD projectors and audio products. Optoma won ‘Best of Show’ for the FHD130 QUAD series LED display. http://bit.ly/2tit8re Optoma EMEA February 12, 2019 at 06:07AM

How To Setup the Logitech Rally Camera

Learn how to easily set up your Logitech Rally Camera with this step-by-step tutorial. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2Gn5WRl. With premium industrial design and an Ultra-HD imaging system, Rally Camera tops the lineup of standalone video cameras from Logitech. Packed with advanced optics and breakthrough technologies, Rally Camera delivers premium performance in professional meeting spaces of all shapes and sizes. With whisper-quiet mechanical Pan/Tilt/Zoom, razor-sharp 15X HD zoom, expansive 90° field of view, and powerful 4K sensor, Rally Camera captures every person in the room with truly phenomenal video quality. Learn more about Logitech Rally Camera: http://bit.ly/2I7h7iF Learn more about Logitech Sync: http://bit.ly/2GmzRJm Connect with us! http://bit.ly/1VsprYU https://twitter.com/logitechvc http://bit.ly/2GiYmXO http://bit.ly/2GC4rOw Logitech February 12, 2019 at 06:06AM

The UK now has a law against upskirting

A law change that comes into force in the UK today makes the highly intrusive practice of ‘upskirting’ illegal. The government said it wants the new law to send a clear message that such behaviour is criminal and will not be tolerated. Perpetrators in the UK face up to two years in prison under the new […] http://bit.ly/2SKRnNc Natasha Lomas February 12, 2019 at 06:00AM

Reflecting on my failure to build a billion-dollar company

In 2011 I left my job as the second employee at Pinterest–before I vested any of my stock–to work on what I thought would be my life’s work. Just had an idea for my first billion-dollar company. Tomorrow, I start building it. — Sahil Lavingia (@shl) April 2, 2011 Gumroad would become a billion-dollar company, with hundreds of employees. It would IPO, and I would work on it until I died. Something like that. That didn’t happen. Now, it may look like I am in an enviable position, running a profitable, growing, and low-maintenance software business with customers who adore…

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http://bit.ly/2N2r1ky Sahil Lavingia February 12, 2019 at 06:00AM