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| Instapapers Please! | |
| Number | 2839 |
| Broadcast Date | AUGUST 23, 2016 |
| Episode Length | 39:18 |
| Hosts | Tom Merritt |
| Guests | Patrick Beja |
Passport and social network id please? Should US border control be able to ask for your Twitter handle? Patrick Beja and Tom Merritt discuss.
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Top Stories
- Pinterest acquires Instapaper, which will live on as a separate app
- New York Times says suspected Russian hackers targeted Moscow bureau
- Tesla's new 100kWh battery makes Ludicrous Mode even more ludicrous
- Pinterest announced it will acquire Instapaper but leave Instapaper's app up and running. CNN reports the US FBI is investigating online attacks against reporters for the New York Times and other news organizations. And Tesla will start delivering 100Kwh batteries for the Model S and Model X adding 39-45 miles of range, cutting 0.3 seconds from 0-60 and adding $9500 to the model S price. Now here are some more top stories.
- Submitted by anotherjmartin
- Bloomberg reports numbers reported by Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey, and Apptopia show Pokémon Go has declined from 45 million daily users in July to around 30 million in August. The data was presented by Axiom Capital Management to assuage investor concern that Pokémon Go might detract from user attention on other mobile products.
- Sony announced that PlayStation Now is coming to Windows machines, launching in Europe soon followed by North America. Sony will sell a DualShock 4 controller adapter for $25. PlayStation Now requires Windows 7, a 3.5Ghz Intel Core i3 or better CPU, at least 2GB of RAM and a 5 Mbps or faster Internet connection.
- Sources tell Bloomberg that Google is lining up VR films and programs in advance of the launch of its Daydream VR service in the "coming weeks." Projects include 360-degree videos with YouTube stars like iJustine and the Dolan Twins, as well as Hulu, HBO video-game producers and sports leagues like MLB and the NBA. Some projects like Hulu will not be exclusive, but timed to debut along with Daydream. Daydream is supported in Android Nougat which began rolling out Monday. Google is providing funds for projects but not requiring ownership.
- Submitted by motang and trillianluvr
- Peter Kafka at Recode reports that his sources say Amazon is working on a 2 tier subscription music streaming service. The first tier has been previously reported and would be a typical unlimited music streaming service for $10 a month. The second tier would be $4-5 a month but only playable on Amazon Echo devices. Sources say that Amazon wants to launch both services in September, but has yet to finalize deals with the major music labels.
- The World Wide Web Turns 25 Today (Or Does It?)
- Tim Berners-Lee on Twitter: "Who on earth made up August 23? #getitright https://t.co/k76dhmjlNF"
- Lots of folks are celebrating Internaut Day as the anniversary of the day in 1991 when new users could (first) access” the web, according to Wikipedia. The citation for that assertion points to books by Andreas Sofroniou, a retired psychotherapist and technology executive. When asked whether today was the right day to celebrate the Web's invention the Web Foundation said “We think the web should be celebrated every day." On March 12, 1989, Berners-Lee wrote a paper proposing the Mesh which would later be called the Web, Berners-Lee first published a formal proposal for the Web on November 12, 1990, The first web page went live on December 20, 1990, The first Web browser successfully surfed the Web on December 25, 1990, On August 6, 1991 Berners-Lee posted a summary of the WordlWideWeb to alt.hypertext, On November 3, 1992, Berners-Lee posted a page describing the Web as the oldest page still served, and April 30 1993 was when the Web protocols were made public domain.
- Researchers at the University of Bristol and University College London created a robot called Bert to help participants make an omelette. Bert could look happy, sad or neutral. In one test it would look happy and pass ingredients without a mistake. In another test it made mistakes, tried to fix them but never changed expression. In a third test, it made mistakes, apologized, showed a sad face and tried to fix the mistakes. 15 of 21 participants picked the third robot as their favorite. Participants also said they felt rushed by the first robot.
Discussion
- Tech slams Homeland Security on social media screening
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Arrival and Departure Record (Forms I-94 and I-94W) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization
- DHS eyes new social media screening
- Rights groups decry plan to inspect social media of US-bound tourists
Pick of the Day
- On yesterday’s show you and Veronica were talking about the technology of self-assembly and discussing some of the tangential effects that this could have on jobs. The book Rise of the Robots by Martin Ford takes a very detailed look at some of the potential effects that automation of this type can have on the economy. This conversation was solidly in the sweet spot of what it addresses so thought it might be okay to revisit it around this topic. The possible long-term structural effects on employment outlined are a bit scary but it is always better to know than not to know. The book is very well written and researched and is definitely worth a read or listen on Audible.
Thanks as always for the interesting content and conversation. - Submitted by Russell
- On yesterday’s show you and Veronica were talking about the technology of self-assembly and discussing some of the tangential effects that this could have on jobs. The book Rise of the Robots by Martin Ford takes a very detailed look at some of the potential effects that automation of this type can have on the economy. This conversation was solidly in the sweet spot of what it addresses so thought it might be okay to revisit it around this topic. The possible long-term structural effects on employment outlined are a bit scary but it is always better to know than not to know. The book is very well written and researched and is definitely worth a read or listen on Audible.
Messages
- In the midst of the South Louisiana flooding, I wrote the below email last week but never sent it. Just seemed too, I don't know, self-serving even though I'm not directly involved. Some friends were evacuated by this group, and I thought the community would appreciate how a couple apps and a bit of self-sacrifice could impact a town in need.
Over the past 72-96 hours, I'd like to bring your attention to the numerous civilian volunteers taking their own vehicles and boats - - Volunteer Videos: https://www.facebook.com/search/videos/?q=%23cajunnavy
- - Front-Facing Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCajunNavy/
- - Local Media Coverage
- - http://www.fox10tv.com/story/32771902/cajun-navy-to-the-rescue
- - http://www.nola.com/news/baton-rouge/index.ssf/2016/08/louisiana_flooding_cajun_navy.html
- - Recent National Coverage: http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/16/us/louisiana-flooding/
The technology aspect to their efforts lies in the use of two apps, ZELLO and Glympse. The volunteers are cooperating with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center. https://lanterns.buzz/page_press_release.cfm
With many K-7 or K-12 schools having their first class days this week, parents and teachers are keeping in touch via the Remind app.
Things are slowly getting back to normal, and the recovery and rebuilding efforts are making good progress. It's heart-warning to see a community come together like this. - Sent by Nic from Louisiana
- In the midst of the South Louisiana flooding, I wrote the below email last week but never sent it. Just seemed too, I don't know, self-serving even though I'm not directly involved. Some friends were evacuated by this group, and I thought the community would appreciate how a couple apps and a bit of self-sacrifice could impact a town in need.
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