ReSurfaced

ReSurfaced
Number	2238
Broadcast Date	May 20, 2014
Episode Length	45:21
Hosts	Tom Merritt
Guests	Lamarr Wilson

Lamarr Wilson joins us to talk Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Can it really replace a tablet AND a laptop? Also what are the chances Twitch YouTube alliance is real.

Guest

• Lamarr Wilson
  • Youtube channel
  • Mashable

Headlines

• Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 tablet today

Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 tablet today emphasizing, let me be clear, it’s only 9.1mm thick and 800 grams heavy. It also has a redesigned kickstand hinge that can hold almost any position up to a 150 degree angle. It also is bigger with a 12-inch screen and 2160 x 1440 resolution in a 3:2 aspect ratio. The new Surface Pro comes with a new stylus as well that is powered and connects by Bluetooth. MS also showed off a new type cover too, with a redesigned trackpad and sturdier magnetic attachment. The new keyboard is $130. 5 models of Surafce Pro 3 range from $800 for one with a corei3, 64GB hard drive and 4 GB of RAM up to $1950 for a core i7 with 512GB hard drive and 8 GB of RAM. Pre-orders open on May 21, and retail availability begins on June 20 in the US and to 26 additional markets by the end of August.

• China’s Central Government Procurement Center issued a ban on installing Windows 8 on Chinese government computers, as part of a notice on the use of energy-saving products

Reuters reports China’s Central Government Procurement Center issued a ban on installing Windows 8 on Chinese government computers, as part of a notice on the use of energy-saving products. The Xinhua news agency reported the ban was to ensure computer security after Microsoft ended support for Windows XP. Windows 7 is apparently still being installed according to Microsoft, which expressed surprise at the notice. Retaliation for pushing off XP? Retaliation for US government accusations? Typo? Could be any of those.

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• Tom Wheeler testified before the US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Tuesday

US FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler testified before the US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Tuesday. The FCC has used section 706 of the telecommunications act to justify its role in preserving the so-called ‘virtuous cycle’ between users searching for free-flowing information and companies investing in better networks. Wheeler told the committee, “If there is something that interferes with that virtuous cycle — which I believe paid prioritization does — then we can move against it.”

• Google has introduced Google + Stories and Movies to the G+ social network

CNET reports Google has introduced Google + Stories and Movies to the G+ social network. The feature automatically curates your photos and videos into so-called ’stories.’ The feature is especially designed for vacations to work as a travelogue. Users will find it on the desktop version of Google + under photos. The feature will come to the Android app later this week and iOS to follow soon.

• Apple is negotiating paid interconnection deals with some of the largest ISPs in the U.S in order to improve delivery of cloud based services

Dan Rayburn at StreamingMedia.com reports Apple is negotiating paid interconnection deals with some of the largest ISPs in the U.S in order to improve delivery of cloud based services. Apple joins Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Pandora, Ebay and other content owners who have created their own CDN-like delivery networks.

• Skype announced an update to its Xbox One app finally enabling the snap experience

Skype announced an update to its Xbox One app finally enabling the snap experience. Essentially this means you can play a video game on part of the screen while conducting a Skype call at the same time on the rest of the screen. Previously you could only snap apps into Skype, now you can do the reverse and snap Skype into other apps.

• Twitter was indeed interested in purchasing SoundCloud but has backed out of talks because “the numbers didn’t add up.”

According to The Verge, it appears the deal is dead, at least for now. The Wall Street Journal reports that Twitter was indeed interested in purchasing SoundCloud but has backed out of talks because “the numbers didn’t add up.” SoundCloud had been negotiating with Twitter under a period of exclusivity, but now it sounds like the company is free to talk with anyone about a potential purchase.

News From You

• California is attempting to limit what the US NSA can do in its state

A Russia Today article that California is attempting to limit what the US NSA can do in its state. A bill in the state legislature would require the federal government to get a warrant if it wants cooperation form any California state officials in searching residents cellphone and computer records. The bill passed the California Senate on Monday with only one opposing vote. Similar bills have been introduced in 8 states.

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• May is already a record month for trojans targeting Linux

Help Net Security report that May is already a record month for trojans targeting Linux, according to researchers at antivirus maker Dr. Web. Different variants of three trojans seemed to have been created by one entity and mostly carry out denial of service attacks. Another sign of Linux’s rising popularity.

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• Officials from 19 countries joined forces to stop 100 alleged hackers associated with malware known as BlackShades

CNET story that officials from 19 countries joined forces to stop 100 alleged hackers associated with malware known as BlackShades. Officials’ searched 359 houses and confiscated more than 1,100 data storage devices, along with cash, firearms and drugs. Blackshades is a Remote Access Tool giving attackers control over a target’s computer. the FBI unsealed an indictment on Monday against two men it’s claiming developed BlackShades — Swedish national Alex Yucel and US citizen Michael Hogue.

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Discussion

• Core i7-powered Surface Pro 3 sports 12-inch screen, is just 9.1mm thick
• Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is designed to destroy the laptop
• Microsoft Unveils 12-Inch Surface Pro 3
• Surface Pro 3's accessories include a new Type Cover and a 4K-ready dock
• The Surface Pro 3 Is Microsoft’s Answer To The MacBook Air. Again.
• Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface Pro 3
• Surface Pro 3 hands on: Better laptop, yes; better tablet, maybe
• Why Twitch could be the best $1 billion Google ever spends
• How Google Can Avoid Ruining Twitch
• YouTube to Double Down on Live Streaming With Twitch

Pick of the day

• Arts & Letters Daily

Today’s pick of the day comes Rich in Lovely Cleveland, (and it is also a long-time favorite of Producer Jennie’s) Rich says: “I had one pick of the day I wanted to share: Arts & Letters Daily. It’s a great place to go for really intriguing longform content, essays, book reviews and op-eds in general. I’ve long had an RSS feed for most of my more “literate” sources, but I enjoy the curation the site provides, while I don’t read every post they put up, in general I want to. The site could use a design overhaul, its barely better than a mediocre geocities site, but the content is excellent. I recommend for anyone that enjoys a good essay.

Submitted by Rich in Lovely Cleveland

Links

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