A viewer writes the TV Answer Man:
… I bought a new 4K TV so my question is: Will the March Madness final on Monday night be in 4K? If so, which channel?
The answer is no. ::grumble::
TMO Background Mode Interview with Takeoff Technologies President Max Pedró
Max Pedró is an eCommerce and financial services entrepreneur. Today, Max is the Co-Founder and President of Takeoff Technologies Inc.
Takeoff Technologies aims at transforming on-line grocery retailing by developing a marketplace of efficient automated robotic fulfillment centers to solve the cost and immediacy issues of grocery shopping.
I asked Max all the tough questions about having a robot pick groceries off the shelves and prepare for pickup or delivery. What about customer preferences for just the right piece of fruit or cut of meat? What about perishables? What about the security of the iOS app? Will they sell customer data? Can we use Apple Pay? And finally, how does the grocery chain obtain an ROI? Max has the answers in this fascinating interview.
Tech2 Juice Qi-Certified Wireless Charger: $29.99
We have a deal on the Tech2 Juice Qi-Certified Wireless Charger. This device can bring up to 10 watts of charging power to your Qi-compatible devices, including iPhone 8 and above. Â It was made with a tempered glass surface for more efficient charging and greater durability, and it dims to a low-light mode when charging. It’s $29.99 through our deal.
So Far, New York Facial Recognition Hasn't Worked
So far, New York facial recognition experiments, such as ones used at toll booths, have failed. But the program will be expanded.
Morgan Stanley: 4 Ways Apple Could Expand Healthcare Push
Morgan Stanley has four ideas for Apple to expand its presence in the healthcare industry, projecting up to a US$313 billion revenue opportunity by 2027.
Going forward, Morgan Stanley suggests that Apple could boost its health initiatives in several different ways. For instance, it could add blood pressure, glucose, and sleep tracking integration to the Apple Watch. It could also add hearing aid functionality to AirPods. The analysts also note that Apple could accelerate its future health efforts by acquiring an existing health company.
Huawei Wants to Sell Apple its 5G Modems
Huawei says that it’s open to selling its 5G modems, but only to rival Apple. Meanwhile Apple is considering Samsung and Mediatek.
Beyoncé's Coachella Performance Coming to Netflix
Over the weekend Netflix announced Beyoncé’s Coachella performance will be coming to the service on April 17.
…a trailer that dropped today promises the special, called Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé, will be “interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, [the movie] traces the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.”
Sonos, IKEA Team Up For AirPlay 2 Speakers
Sonos and IKEA are joining forces to release AirPlay 2 speakers. Shipping this August, there will be a Symfonisk table lamp speaker and bookshelf speaker.
Safari Click Tracking, Social Media Duty of Care – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-08
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in Safari security, and a proposed UK law addressing online harm.
Two Students Accused of Jamming School Wi-Fi to Avoid Tests
Two high school students in New Jersey successfully jammed their school’s Wi-Fi network in order to avoid taking exams.
Secaucus Schools Superintendent Jennifer Montesano says the school’s Wi-Fi network has been restored and is now fully operational. But she declined further comment. Since much of the school’s curriculum is internet-based, the lack of Wi-Fi connection disrupted the students’ daily assignments.
As Redditor u/AdvancedAdvance quipped: “Although their slowing down the network to unusable speeds will land them in a lot of trouble at school, they can now expect to get full-time, high-paying job offers from AT&T and Verizon.”