We may not yet be ready for Star Wars-style holograms, like the iconic one of Princess Leia in “Episode IV – A New Hope.” But we could soon be a step closer. Verizon and South Korean carrier KT on Monday carried out what they called the world’s first live hologram international call over their 5G …
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April, 2017
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4 April
Australia’s NBN Network has 2 million users and 1 problem
The political football that is the NBN, the plan to connect all Australians to high-speed internet, has a problem. It’s being referred to in official press releases as “the nbn network”. Like the ATM machine and PIN number before it, the NBN network has fallen victim to RAS Syndrome. After undergoing a third expensive rebrand in 2015, NBN Co became …
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4 April
Mac Pro will finally get a reboot! (The 3:59, Ep. 204)
Remember the Mac Pro? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t. The little cylindrical desktop powerhouse hasn’t gotten an update in more than three years, but Apple confirmed that a new one is coming in 2018. In the meantime, the company bumped the specifications on its current Mac Pro lineup and confirmed that it would be refreshing its iMac this year. …
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4 April
How our 911 emergency call system can fail us
The babysitter of six-month-old Brandon Alex was frantically trying to reach 911. But that night in March, more than 400 calls flooded the 911 center in Dallas. Two attempts went by without connecting with an operator. Once the babysitter got through to an operator, she was on hold for 31 minutes, Brandon’s mother, Bridget, told a local CBS station in …
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4 April
US lawmakers: Get a warrant to search phones at the border
If you’re crossing the border into the US, customs officials have broad rights to search your phone, laptop and other electronic devices. You can try to resist. But refusing to tell Customs and Border Protection your password might lead agents to detain you indefinitely, confiscate your devices or send you off to be deported. A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, …
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4 April
Amazon gets closer to shutting down Diapers.com, Soap.com
Amazon took an additional step to unwind its Quidsi business, which operates Diapers.com and Soap.com. As of Tuesday morning, Quidsi.com now redirects to Amazon.com. The Quidsi site as recently as last week was the division’s main portal, providing visitors with the company’s history, job openings listings and links to its six specialty retail websites: Diapers.com, Soap.com, BeautyBar.com, Wag.com, Yoyo.com and …
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4 April
Apple adds new banks to its list of Apple Pay partners
Apple today updated its list of official Apple Pay partners, with 22 new US banks added to the hundreds that already support the payment system, according to 9to5Mac. The site lists the following banks and credit unions as new additions to Apple Pay: Bank of Grove Boulder Dam Credit Union Boundary Waters Bank Community 1st Credit Union Decorah Bank & …
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4 April
WrestleMania 33 gave WWE the direction its been missing for years
Now playing: Watch this: The world of pro wrestling: explained 3:45 Are you subscribed to the WWE Network? If not, the company hopes Roman Reigns will change your mind. That was the big takeaway from WrestleMania 33, a pro-wrestling extravaganza watched by a packed Camping World stadium in Orlando, Florida and about 2 million more on the WWE Network. You’ll …
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4 April
Apple updates Mac Pro specs, promises redesigned model
Now playing: Watch this: Apple tweaks Mac Pro, says new desktops coming 1:16 The cylindrical Mac Pro hasn’t seen much change in more than three years. Screenshot by Dara Kerr/CNET Mac Pro fans will finally get their wish. They just need a little patience. Apple confirmed Tuesday that it is working on a big refresh of the Mac Pro, its …
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4 April
Facebook loses challenge to bulk search warrants
New York state’s highest court has rejected Facebook’s challenge to bulk search warrants that require the social media giant to turn over information from hundreds of user accounts in connection with a fraud investigation. The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld lower court rulings finding that under New York law, Facebook lacked standing to challenge search warrants in a …
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