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Episode 79: Fortnite, killer self-driving Ubers, and 5G in Canada
Dan's away this week. While he is, Marc and Riley talk about Fortnite and PUBG for mobile platforms, the autonomous Uber that killed a woman in Arizona (and its fallout), a public-private partnership that'll give $400 million toward 5G research in Canada, and empathetic robots designed to help call centre employees.
Speed round:
-Facebook and data and stuff
-Facebook Lite and Facebook Messenger Lite
-Alexa's "brief mode" sounds perfect for Dan
-Google Lens available on iOS through Google Photos
-Location-based reminders through Home devices are here
-Tinder is suing Bumble for patent infringement
-Atari is releasing a new thing and it looks beautiful
-The Source recalled a bunch of power blocks
-Apple is developing MicroLED screens for Apple Watch
-International Dota 2 Championships are being held in Vancouver this year
-eBay's AR tool will help you pack things to sell
Links:
- Fortnite for iOS generated over $1M of in-app purchases during first 3 days on the App Store | 9to5Mac
- Major video game tournament abandoning Seattle for Vancouver | CBC News
- Uber Halts Autonomous Car Tests After Fatal Crash in Arizona | Bloomberg
- Fatal Accident Involving Autonomous Uber Car Halts Testing in U.S. and Toronto | Techvibes
- Toyota halts self-driving car tests following fatal Uber accident | Mobilesyrup
- Uber 'likely' not at fault in fatal self-driving car accident, says police chief | Mobilesyrup
- Ontario and Quebec to launch '5G corridor' through $400 million public-private partnership | Mobilesyrup
- Call Centers Tap Voice-Analysis Software to Monitor Moods | WIRED
- Facebook Lite for Android: A Hands-On Look | WIRED
- Why Facebook Users Should Download Messenger Lite Instead of Messenger | WIRED
- Amazon is testing a “brief mode” for Alexa that replaces verbal responses with beeps | The Verge
- Google Lens is now available on iOS | The Verge
- Google Home now features location-based reminders | Mobilesyrup
- Owners of Tinder are suing dating app Bumble for patent infringement | Mobilesyrup
- Atari's retro console is called the 'VCS,' pre-order date to be announced in April | Mobilesyrup
- The Source has issued a recall for five Nexxtech power bank models | Mobilesyrup
- Apple using secret facility to develop MicroLED screens for Apple Watch | The Verge
- eBay’s new AR tool helps sellers find the right box for their item | TechCrunch
- Marc's review: the EcoFlow Tech River portable power supply | Android Central
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By Riley McDonaldDan's away this week. While he is, Marc and Riley talk about Fortnite and PUBG for mobile platforms, the autonomous Uber that killed a woman in Arizona (and its fallout), a public-private partnership that'll give $400 million toward 5G research in Canada, and empathetic robots designed to help call centre employees.
Speed round:
-Facebook and data and stuff
-Facebook Lite and Facebook Messenger Lite
-Alexa's "brief mode" sounds perfect for Dan
-Google Lens available on iOS through Google Photos
-Location-based reminders through Home devices are here
-Tinder is suing Bumble for patent infringement
-Atari is releasing a new thing and it looks beautiful
-The Source recalled a bunch of power blocks
-Apple is developing MicroLED screens for Apple Watch
-International Dota 2 Championships are being held in Vancouver this year
-eBay's AR tool will help you pack things to sell
Links:
- Fortnite for iOS generated over $1M of in-app purchases during first 3 days on the App Store | 9to5Mac
- Major video game tournament abandoning Seattle for Vancouver | CBC News
- Uber Halts Autonomous Car Tests After Fatal Crash in Arizona | Bloomberg
- Fatal Accident Involving Autonomous Uber Car Halts Testing in U.S. and Toronto | Techvibes
- Toyota halts self-driving car tests following fatal Uber accident | Mobilesyrup
- Uber 'likely' not at fault in fatal self-driving car accident, says police chief | Mobilesyrup
- Ontario and Quebec to launch '5G corridor' through $400 million public-private partnership | Mobilesyrup
- Call Centers Tap Voice-Analysis Software to Monitor Moods | WIRED
- Facebook Lite for Android: A Hands-On Look | WIRED
- Why Facebook Users Should Download Messenger Lite Instead of Messenger | WIRED
- Amazon is testing a “brief mode” for Alexa that replaces verbal responses with beeps | The Verge
- Google Lens is now available on iOS | The Verge
- Google Home now features location-based reminders | Mobilesyrup
- Owners of Tinder are suing dating app Bumble for patent infringement | Mobilesyrup
- Atari's retro console is called the 'VCS,' pre-order date to be announced in April | Mobilesyrup
- The Source has issued a recall for five Nexxtech power bank models | Mobilesyrup
- Apple using secret facility to develop MicroLED screens for Apple Watch | The Verge
- eBay’s new AR tool helps sellers find the right box for their item | TechCrunch
- Marc's review: the EcoFlow Tech River portable power supply | Android Central