February, 2018

• 21 February

  Arm’s Kigen design points to SIM cards for smart devices

  

  Connected devices such as smart lightbulbs, refrigerators and TVs are all bound by Wi-Fi networks. But that might not be the case for much longer.  Arm, a processor design company, is unveiling a new software stack, called Kigen, that would allow SIM cards to be integrated into internet-of-things devices. That is, your smart objects could …

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• 21 February

  The 3:59 is celebrating its 359th podcast episode

  

  To mark the one and only 359th episode of The 3:59 podcast, we’re running a marathon episode for our awesome fans. On Wednesday, our special edition will last 3 hours and 59 minutes, in honor of our typical 3 minute and 59 second daily podcast. We’ve also partnered with the nonprofit Mouse, which focuses on science and tech education, for …

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• 21 February

  Behold a thermostat

  

  “Alexa, turn on my jacket.” I’ve never felt the need to say that, but sure enough, as I test it, my jacket’s app turns on. It’s starting to heat up. Ministry of Supply is a Boston-based apparel company, founded by three people who met at MIT and pursued more advanced material design in their products. I’ve never worn their clothing …

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• 21 February

  Sling TV shoots to 2.2 million subscribers, making it king of the streams

  

  Sling TV remains the king of streams, according to new subscriber data released by parent company Dish Network. In a newly released quarterly earnings report, the company reported 2.2 million Sling TV subscribers at the end of 2017, which it says represents 47 percent year over year growth for the service. This is the first time Dish has broken out …

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• 21 February

  Hasbro’s new head games want to drive you mad

  

  I wore a heart rate-measuring hat once, but I’ve never tried a heart-rate gaming headband. It’s beeping and glowing red, because I guess I’ve already lost my cool. That’s 2018. Hasbro’s upcoming $20 game for kids and families and whoever else, Don’t Lose Your Cool, involves a heart-rate sensor headband with a crazy light-up indicator light pole that sticks out …

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• 21 February

  Blade Shadow tried to slay my PC, but it wasn’t ready

  

  I love my home-built desktop gaming PC, but I also long for the day I’ll be able to give it the boot.  That’s why cloud gaming services such as Blade Shadow, launching today in California, have always intrigued me. They promise to make all my games and apps playable on any old laptop or even a phone, thanks to YouTube-like …

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• 21 February

  Data breach notification scheme introduced in Australia

  

  They say ignorance is bliss. Until now, your personal details could have been hacked, breached or sold on the dark web and you might never have known. Sure, the bliss that comes with being ignorant of identity theft is a strange breed of happiness, but we’re not here to judge. From Feb. 22, companies and organisations will no longer be …

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• 21 February

  The S9 to dominate MWC, Samsung reducing OLED production

  

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• 21 February

  Overwatch League progress report: So far, so good

  

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• 21 February

  Ministry of Supply’s Alexa

  

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