Generation Z Is Already Bored by the Internet

https://amp.thedailybeast.com/generation-z-is-already-bored-by-the-internet

Apple is moving on from Intel because Intel isn’t moving anywhere

Interesting analysis of the computer OS and microprocessor chip directions. 

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/4/3/17191986/apple-intel-cpu-processor-design-competition

Mozilla's radical open-source move helped rewrite rules of tech

I remember this stuff happening — I was there when Netscape was introduced as the first internet browser in Las Vegas.   

Open source methods are key these days for so much of the software that powers our daily lives.

https://www.cnet.com/news/mozilla-open-source-firefox-move-helped-rewrite-tech-rules-anniversary/

The latest Apple Watch is the perfect example of why you shouldn’t buy a first-generation Apple product

Should I upgrade?

https://qz.com/1238047/apple-watch-series-3-review-six-months-later-dont-buy-first-generation-apple-products/amp/

Google starts blocking “uncertified” Android devices from logging in

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/03/google-starts-blocking-uncertified-android-devices-from-logging-in/?amp=1

https://lifehacker.com/everyone-on-gmail-can-see-your-embarrassing-google-

https://lifehacker.com/everyone-on-gmail-can-see-your-embarrassing-google-pro-1824078165/amp

A guide to car subscriptions, an alternative to buying and leasing

A guide to car subscriptions, an alternative to buying and leasing


https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/car-subscription-service-guide-buying-leasing/

Google just made paying for the news dead-simple

https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/03/20/google-subscribe-news/

How to force restart a stuck iPhone X

How to force restart a stuck iPhone X


https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-force-restart-a-stuck-iphone-x/

'Minority Report' gesture control is about to get very real

Interesting technology that is being announced on Monday and targeting automakers.  Safer user control of tech without your eyes leaving the road.  Also possible safety feature to detect drooping eyelids and fast blinking indicators of drivers sleepiness.  Possibly appearing in 2019-2020 timeframe in autos.  

'Minority Report' gesture control is about to get very real

https://www.cnet.com/news/sony-builds-eyesight-gesture-control-tech-into-xperia-touch/

Weapons of the future: Here's the new war tech Lockheed Martin is pitching to the Pentagon

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/06/future-weapons-lockheed-martin-pitches-new-war-tech-to-pentagon.html?recirc=taboolainternal

Chrome on Windows ditches Microsoft’s compiler, now uses Clang

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/03/chrome-on-windows-ditches-microsofts-compiler-now-uses-clang/?amp=1

VPNs for consumers

https://www.bestvpn.com/trust-zone-review/

https://trust.zone/  -- recommended by yify

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/best-vpns-for-torrenting-and-p2p-filesharing/

Is Torrenting Safe? Is it illegal? Are you likely to be caught?

Great background article on technologies and issues:

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/is-torrenting-safe-illegal-will-you-be-caught/

Amazon will stop selling Nest smart home devices, escalating its war with Google

https://amp.businessinsider.com/amazon-wont-sell-nest-products-from-google-2018-3

Why We May Soon Be Living in Alexa’s World - The New York Times

Why We May Soon Be Living in Alexa's World - The New York Times


https://apple.news/ADEQHHp3ATO-C8VW6OeWyRw

CODE RED!: Whatever Trump Is Hiding Is Hurting All of Us Now

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/18/opinion/trump-russia-putin.html?referer=http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/20/media/thomas-friedman-new-york-times-column/index.html

Verizon introduces 500MB prepaid plan for $30

New lower price option, small data requires more Wi-Fi usage when you want to use data.  Also: $5 per day travel pass for Mexico and Canada when traveling/cruises.  

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/2/16/17020074/verizon-prepaid-plan-monthly-cost

Alexa in Toyland: How Amazon's assistant is changing playtime

Alexa in Toyland: How Amazon's assistant is changing playtime


https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-alexa-in-toys-games-and-how-the-smart-assistant-is-changing-playtime/

The FBI, CIA and NSA say American citizens shouldn't use Huawei phones

http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/14/technology/huawei-intelligence-chiefs/index.html

Google and Facebook are watching our every move online. It's time to make them stop

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/01/31/google-facebook-data-privacy-concerns-out-of-control-commentary.html

Computer program turns the tables on telemarketers

Interesting idea!

http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/amp/Computer-program-turns-the-tables-on-telemarketers-6847774.php

Amazon has created a new computing platform that will future-proof your home

https://amp.businessinsider.com/amazon-alexa-best-way-future-proof-smart-home-2018-1

15 Insanely Cool Products That Are Selling Like Crazy

https://practicallybest.com/15-insanely-cool-products-that-are-selling-like-crazy/?ad=ad8_h4&camp=mbl&site=00542eb6b0fdc890d2999b82152a73a05e&ts=pb-out

Deep dive into Google Maps is fascinating

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2017/12/24/16801334/google-maps-justin-obeirne-cartographer-apple-waymo

Russia could cut off internet to NATO countries, British military chief warns

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/amp/russia-could-cut-internet-nato-countries-british-military-chief-warns-n830371

This Tax Bill Is a Trillion-Dollar Blunder

Very clear concise description of the horrific tax bill that the Republican Congress and a-hole prez is planning to ram down our throats.   Fight them.  Call your congress representative.  While you're there, tell them to support net neutrality!

Best,

Lee

https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/view/articles/2017-12-15/this-tax-bill-is-a-trillion-dollar-blunder

https://jalopnik.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-jd-power

https://jalopnik.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-jd-power-a-1818818969/amp

Bitcoin could cost us our clean-energy future

Sorry but this is a rotten tech problem — these bitcoin idiots are sucking energy to create bitcoins.  Bastards.  Anti-environmental scum sacrificing our future for their wallets.  

http://grist.org/article/bitcoin-could-cost-us-our-clean-energy-future/amp/

p265v3 remote user guide

http://www.verizon.com/cs/groups/public/documents/adacct/p265v3remoteuserguide.pdf