Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Google Docs Glitch That Locked Out Users Underscores Privacy Concerns

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/technology/google-docs-glitch-bug.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 01, 2017 at 02:43AM

Some users received alerts on Tuesday that they had violated Google’s terms of service, and were subsequently stopped from accessing or sharing their documents.

What to Watch for as Facebook, Twitter and Google Executives Testify on Capitol Hill

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/us/politics/facebook-twitter-google-hearings-congress.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 09:35PM

All three tech companies admitted ahead of hearings that Russia’s use of their platforms to sway the American electorate was bigger than previously acknowledged.

U.S. Investor Pushes for Change at Chinese Tech Giant

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/business/dealbook/china-sina-aristeia-proxy-fight.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 08:58PM

An American hedge fund has started a proxy fight against Sina, an unusual move that could shine a light on corporate governance in China.

Tech Tip: How to Get Cortana’s Undivided Attention

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/technology/personaltech/tech-tip-cortana.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 06:58PM

Microsoft’s virtual assistant can answer to anybody who says its name, but you can train the program to take most of its orders from your voice.

Samsung Unveils New Management to Quell Leadership Crisis

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/business/samsung-new-management.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 02:04PM

The South Korean tech giant announced a fresh slate of top executives on the same day it reported record profits for the second straight quarter.

How to Fix Facebook? We Asked 9 Experts

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/technology/how-to-fix-facebook-we-asked-9-experts.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 12:00PM

Technologists, academics, politicians and journalists suggested ways to improve Facebook — as a product, a company or both.

The Shift: In Self-Driving Race, Waymo Sets Its Own Terms

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/technology/driverless-cars-waymo.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 10:01AM

Waymo, the self-driving vehicle unit of Alphabet, showed its latest advances at Castle, its test track in California’s Central Valley.

Article: The Cost of Acquiring a Mobile App User

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Cost-of-Acquiring-Mobile-App-User/1016688
October 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

Getting a first-time user to install an app isn’t easy. And getting that user to make a purchase within the app is even harder—and a lot costlier.

Article: Most People Have a Mobile Banking App, but Do They Use It?

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Most-People-Have-Mobile-Banking-App-Do-They-Use-It/1016690
October 31, 2017 at 07:01AM

The adoption of mobile banking apps is moving steadily ahead, according to new data from customer experience management firm Market Force Information. But just because an app has been downloaded doesn't mean it's used by most people with any regularity.

Russian Influence Reached 126 Million Through Facebook Alone

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/technology/facebook-google-russia.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 31, 2017 at 01:29AM

Facebook and Google disclosed more about the scope of Russian agents’ use of their platforms in the 2016 election as they prepare for hearings before Congress.

An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/what-is-an-initial-coin-offering.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:13PM

Coin offerings are a way for entrepreneurs to raise money without going to venture capitalists. But there is little regulation of them.

Tech Tip: Power Up Your Phone by Hand or by Sun

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/technology/personaltech/tech-tip-phone-chargers.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 09:30PM

When the power goes out with bad weather, disasters or other events, hand-cranked chargers or solar-powered solutions can keep your battery going.

Tech Fix: The iPhone X Arrives Friday. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/technology/personaltech/iphone-x-what-to-know.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 04:30PM

Unlike past models, Apple’s first premium iPhone will probably be particularly hard to get — and it might not even be right for you.

The Shift: Forget Washington. Facebook’s Problems Abroad Are Far More Disturbing.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/business/facebook-misinformation-abroad.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 04:29AM

As the social media giant grows in the developing world, its platform is being used to spread misinformation and incite violence.

What Virtual Reality Can Teach a Driverless Car

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/business/virtual-reality-driverless-cars.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 07:18AM

Self-driving vehicles have taken to the roads in a number of cities. They are also training inside computerized simulations of those communities.

Article: Influencer Marketing Is About Data, Not Celebrity Deals

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Influencer-Marketing-About-Data-Not-Celebrity-Deals/1016683
October 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Rob Trauber, CEO of Johnny Was, and Zackary Cantor, director of decision sciences at GlobalWide Media, discuss the importance of data-driven influencer marketing.

Article: Facebook Leads Competitors for Last-Click Social Commerce

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Facebook-Leads-Competitors-Last-Click-Social-Commerce/1016684
October 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

New research shows Facebook is the foremost social network for social commerce, as measured by last click. But a more nuanced picture emerges when marketers use multitouch attribution.

Virtual Reality Gets Naughty

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/style/virtual-reality-porn.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 06:29AM

With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing to others.

Mark Warner: Tech Millionaire Who Became Tech’s Critic in Congress

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/technology/mark-warner-tech-critic-russia.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 03:06AM

The Democratic senator from Virginia is emblematic of the shifting politics for big technology companies, which face congressional hearings this week.

Future Tense: Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/style/amazon-key-1-click-buyers-remorse.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm.

How Floyd Mayweather Helped Two Young Guys From Miami Get Rich

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/how-floyd-mayweather-helped-two-young-guys-from-miami-get-rich.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 03:34AM

Celebrity endorsements are helping start-ups raise big money in so-called initial coin offerings. But it is not always clear what they are selling.

Hearing Amazon’s Footsteps, the Health Care Industry Shudders

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/amazon-pharmacy-drugs.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 03:32AM

While Amazon appears interested in exploring the pharmacy business, the questions are when they would make the move, and in what direction.

At Facebook, Hand-Wringing Over a Fix for Fake Content

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/facebook-fake-content-employees.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 01:59AM

As pressure grows on the social media giant, there are no easy answers to dealing with posts that get promoted by its many users.

A War of Words Puts Facebook at the Center of Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/world/asia/myanmar-government-facebook-rohingya.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 10:46PM

Human rights advocates say the company should be doing more to combat misinformation and hateful language on the site.

Britain Says North Korea Was Behind Cyberattack on Health Service

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/world/europe/uk-ransomware-hack-north-korea.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 10:45PM

The minister of security said several countries had pinpointed the source of the attack that wreaked havoc on the N.H.S. and other global institutions.

Tech Tip: How to Stop Waking Up the iPhone

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/personaltech/iphone-raise-to-wake.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 06:30PM

Recent iPhone models include a “Raise to Wake” setting that can be useful, but if you worry about battery life, you can turn if off.

Critic’s Notebook: Politicians Are Bad at Podcasting

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/arts/politicians-are-bad-at-podcasting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:29PM

New podcasts hosted by lawmakers put them in a quasi-journalistic role. They do not fare well.

An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/what-is-an-initial-coin-offering.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:13PM

Coin offerings are a way for entrepreneurs to raise money without going to venture capitalists. But there is little regulation of them.

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/farhad-and-mikes-week-in-tech-twitter-and-reddit-take-a-stand.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 04:00PM

In this week’s tech newsletter, Twitter bans ads from new Russian new organization, and Reddit shuts sections catering to Nazis and white supremacists.

Article: Spoiler Alert: Millennials Prefer Digital for All Communications

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Spoiler-Alert-Millennials-Prefer-Digital-All-Communications/1016677
October 27, 2017 at 07:01AM

On a typical day, young people are more likely to communicate with others through varying digital channels than in person, according to a new study.

Article: China's Response to Smart Speakers? Meh

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Chinas-Response-Smart-Speakers-Meh/1016678
October 27, 2017 at 07:01AM

Consumers in China seem lukewarm about the idea of smart speakers, as sales of the devices are expected to total just 350,000 units this year.

Twitter Bans Two Kremlin-Backed News Outlets From Advertising

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/technology/twitter-russia-today-sputnik.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 03:43AM

American intelligence officials have linked the organizations, RT and Sputnik, to the Kremlin effort to disrupt the 2016 election.

What Worries? Big Tech Companies Post Glowing Quarterly Profits

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/big-tech-company-earnings.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 03:25AM

Some are heading to Washington to explain their role in the 2016 election. Others are facing regulatory scrutiny. Consumers don’t seem to care.

Automakers Build War Chests to Finance a Self-Driving Future

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/detroit-automakers.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 02:17AM

Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler have revamped their businesses to enhance profitability and lay the foundation to develop high-tech models.

Reddit Bans Nazi Groups and Others in Crackdown on Violent Content

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/us/reddit-violence-policy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 01:03AM

A new policy banning violent content led to the shutdown of Nazi, racist and far-right forums, among others. Some users challenged the changes.

Russia Fanned Flames With Twitter, Which Faces a Blowback

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/technology/twitter-russia.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 12:33AM

A troll account linked to Moscow shows how easily social media fanned the flames of outrage. Unlike other tech giants, Twitter could have a harder time dealing with the fallout.

Amazon’s Latest Way Into Your Life Is Through the Front Door

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/technology/amazon-key-home.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 26, 2017 at 09:43PM

With permission, Amazon’s couriers in many cities will unlock homes and drop packages inside. Other companies are trying similar tactics.

Social Q’s: Driving Cross-Country Without — Gasp! — Checking Your Phone

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/style/driving-cross-country-without-checking-your-phone.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 26, 2017 at 06:40PM

And: sharing (or not) the story of a stillbirth; a co-worker who criticizes your banter with the boss; resisting a dating temptation.

Tech Tip: Scanning, Converting and Editing Text on the Go

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/technology/personaltech/scanning-converting-and-editing-text-on-the-go.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 26, 2017 at 04:36PM

Several apps can translate photographed type into text you can edit, but if you use Microsoft Word, the Office Lens app simplifies the process.

Twitter Says It Overstated Monthly-User Figures for 3 Years

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/technology/twitter-q3-earnings-trolls.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 26, 2017 at 04:23PM

The disclosure is another blow to the company as it faces scrutiny over how fast it is adding users, its efforts to fight abuse and its role in Russia’s push to meddle in the presidential race.

Newsroom: Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/
October 26, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>Top 10 retailers make up nearly two-thirds of US ecommerce sales In eMarketer̢۪s first-ever forecast of the top 10 US companies ranked by retail ecommerce sales, Amazon sits at the [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/">Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Article: How Digital Changed the UK's Out-of-Home Marketplace

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/How-Digital-Changed-UKs-Out-of-Home-Marketplace/1016671
October 26, 2017 at 07:01AM

Tim Lumb, insight and effectiveness director at Outsmart, discusses digital advances in the OOH space and how they changed the game.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Article: Influencer Marketing Is About Data, Not Celebrity Deals

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Influencer-Marketing-About-Data-Not-Celebrity-Deals/1016683
October 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Rob Trauber, CEO of Johnny Was, and Zackary Cantor, director of decision sciences at GlobalWide Media, discuss the importance of data-driven influencer marketing.

Article: Facebook Leads Competitors for Last-Click Social Commerce

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Facebook-Leads-Competitors-Last-Click-Social-Commerce/1016684
October 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

New research shows Facebook is the foremost social network for social commerce, as measured by last click. But a more nuanced picture emerges when marketers use multitouch attribution.

Mark Warner: Tech Millionaire Who Became Tech’s Critic in Congress

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/technology/mark-warner-tech-critic-russia.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 30, 2017 at 02:31AM

The Democratic senator from Virginia is emblematic of the shifting politics for big technology companies, which face congressional hearings this week.

What Virtual Reality Can Teach a Driverless Car

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/business/virtual-reality-driverless-cars.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 29, 2017 at 11:23PM

Self-driving vehicles have taken to the roads in a number of cities. They are also training inside computerized simulations of those communities.

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/farhad-and-mikes-week-in-tech-twitter-and-reddit-take-a-stand.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 04:00PM

In this week’s tech newsletter, Twitter bans ads from new Russian new organization, and Reddit shuts sections catering to Nazis and white supremacists.

Automakers Build War Chests to Finance a Self-Driving Future

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/detroit-automakers.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 02:17AM

Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler have revamped their businesses to enhance profitability and lay the foundation to develop high-tech models.

Virtual Reality Gets Naughty

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/style/virtual-reality-porn.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing to others.

Future Tense: Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/style/amazon-key-1-click-buyers-remorse.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm.

Newsroom: Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/
October 26, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>Top 10 retailers make up nearly two-thirds of US ecommerce sales In eMarketer̢۪s first-ever forecast of the top 10 US companies ranked by retail ecommerce sales, Amazon sits at the [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/">Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Hearing Amazon’s Footsteps, the Health Care Industry Shudders

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/amazon-pharmacy-drugs.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 03:32AM

While Amazon appears interested in exploring the pharmacy business, the questions are when they would make the move, and in what direction.

At Facebook, Hand-Wringing Over a Fix for Fake Content

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/facebook-fake-content-employees.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 28, 2017 at 01:59AM

As pressure grows on the social media giant, there are no easy answers to dealing with posts that get promoted by its many users.

A War of Words Puts Facebook at the Center of Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/world/asia/myanmar-government-facebook-rohingya.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 10:46PM

Human rights advocates say the company should be doing more to combat misinformation and hateful language on the site.

Britain Says North Korea Was Behind Cyberattack on Health Service

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/world/europe/uk-ransomware-hack-north-korea.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 10:45PM

The minister of security said several countries had pinpointed the source of the attack that wreaked havoc on the N.H.S. and other global institutions.

Tech Tip: How to Stop Waking Up the iPhone

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/personaltech/iphone-raise-to-wake.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 06:30PM

Recent iPhone models include a “Raise to Wake” setting that can be useful, but if you worry about battery life, you can turn if off.

Newsroom: Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/
October 26, 2017 at 07:01AM

<p>Top 10 retailers make up nearly two-thirds of US ecommerce sales In eMarketer̢۪s first-ever forecast of the top 10 US companies ranked by retail ecommerce sales, Amazon sits at the [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom/index.php/amazons-share-us-ecommerce-surpass-40-2017/">Amazon̢۪s Share of US Ecommerce to Surpass 40% In 2017</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emarketer.com/newsroom">eMarketer Newsroom</a>.</p>

Big Tech’s Rivals Pounce at Chances to Win in Washington

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/technology/big-tech-government-regulation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 25, 2017 at 11:53PM

Media, telecom and other industries struggled to find lawmakers who would be critical of big technology companies. Not anymore.

Critic’s Notebook: Politicians Are Bad at Podcasting

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/arts/politicians-are-bad-at-podcasting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:29PM

New podcasts hosted by lawmakers put them in a quasi-journalistic role. They do not fare well.

How Floyd Mayweather Helped Two Young Guys From Miami Get Rich

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/how-floyd-mayweather-helped-two-young-guys-from-miami-get-rich.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:21PM

Celebrity endorsements are helping start-ups raise big money in so-called initial coin offerings. But it is not always clear what they are selling.

An Explanation of Initial Coin Offerings

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/what-is-an-initial-coin-offering.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 05:13PM

Coin offerings are a way for entrepreneurs to raise money without going to venture capitalists. But there is little regulation of them.

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Twitter and Reddit Take a Stand

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/technology/farhad-and-mikes-week-in-tech-twitter-and-reddit-take-a-stand.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
October 27, 2017 at 04:00PM

In this week’s tech newsletter, Twitter bans ads from new Russian new organization, and Reddit shuts sections catering to Nazis and white supremacists.