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One of Apple's core players, lead designer Jony Ive, is departing after a decades-long stint to start his own design firm. Yes, Apple will be his main client, but no, it's not clear just how much this move will impact the design-side of the venerable brand. Is it possible the firm is setting itself up for a reset? THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > North Korea is in the news, but this time it's not politics but a new Pyongyang 2425 smart phone that features enough censor software to make it an ideal collector's item. > Google goes undersea as it lays its 14th subsea cable connecting Europe with Africa. > The CTO of mobile provider Nokia apparently doesn't think much of Huawei's security features, and Nokia doesn't think much of his public comments. > Cisco has set its sights on making sure enterprises have the tools necessary to re-skill the IT workforce. > Equinix and IBM expand their collaboration efforts through the ECX Fabric to expand private, scaled connectivity options for enterprise clients. This week's Tech Bites Winner: Google and a hundred drivers who rely far too much on Google Maps demonstrated the risk of over-relying on technology as driver after driver followed an erroneous detour on their way to Denver's airport. Rather than short-term parking they found themselves in a long-term mud pit on a private road. Our Crystal Ball: Just when will Apple CEO Tim Cook hand the firm over to the next CEO? We take a look at the year and month it just might happen. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Amazon was just awarded a patent designed to allow for delivery drones to double as "surveillance-as-a-service" devices, allowing them to periodically scan your home for open doors, windows, etc. Pretty cool, but it brings up the issue of the vast amount of visual/physical data that autonomous devices (drones or automobiles) will soon be collecting. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Google won't be delivering anymore tablets. Good. > Google isn't as smart as Genius, who proved Google was lifting song lyrics from its site by using straight and curly apostrophes to embed the phrase "red handed" — in morse code — into its song lyrics. > Three EU Central Bankers are claiming oversight of Facebook's new Libra Cryptocurrency. > Huawei may be looking to Russia's Avrora OS to replace Google's Android (and further lessoning it's reliance on US tech). > Terry Gou is a household name (in Taiwan) and his company, Foxconn, a household name around the world. Now this Apple manufacturing powerhouse wants to become the president of Taiwan and bring iPhone manufacturing from mainland China with him. This week's Tech Bites Winner: The "Amazon Choice" recommendation doesn't mean it's a great product, it means it's the product Amazon would like you to choose. Bad form, Amazon! Our Crystal Ball: Will Amazon actually offer its "Surveillance-as-a-Service" to the general public, and if so, when? Hint: Look for commercial applications first. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What is the state of collaboration today? Is technology making it better or worse, and what is the impact on the #futureofwork? As collaboration-tool provider SLACK readies for what could be an impressive IPO on the heels of Zoom's recent IPO, it's worth understanding why collaboration tools are important and the real impact they are having on both users and the market. OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE > Support for Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency looks, well, pretty good from a transactional perspective. > Huawei delay's the launch of its Mate Foldable, in what may be a complete reworking of its product and OS strategy. > 5G myths, like flat earth beliefs, are upon us conspiracy theories abound and they're not just believed but they're starting to impact political/policy discussions. > Microsoft and Oracle partner to deliver interoperability between Azure and the Oracle Cloud. > Dassault Systèmes, the French "3D Experience" company, has acquired US-based Medidata, exchanging $5.8b for a solid footprint in the SaaS-based medical software market. OUR TECH BITES WINNER: Deep Fakes are back, and the tech giants aren't quite sure what to do about them, including Facebook which has taken a no-action action regarding the removal of fake, abusive content. OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: What does the (short-term) future hold for Slack's upcoming IPO? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What the world needs now.... isn't a $999 monitor stand. Apple's WWDC (Worldwide developer conference) 2019 had a number of interesting announcements, from updated hardware and software systems to new privacy features and more. Plus our Fast Five: > HPE is delivering 3D printing for (heavy) metal > Microsoft suggests we forget to change our password more often > Baltimore reveals just how expensive a ransomeware attack can be > The International Space Station is now "open for business" > Facebook swipes left on pre-installations on Huawei phones This week's Tech Bites Winner: Amazon has started using user-generated information in its advertising. That may not seem so bad, but in this case, they're using images from its Ring security devices featuring suspected criminals, and that might not be the best approach. Our Crystal Ball: Apple's new Mac Pro carries a hefty $5,999 entry point, and its Pro Display XDR monitor adds another $4,999. But can Apple really sell a monitor stand that costs an additional $999 (even if it does spin from landscape to portrait mode)? Hint: tilting your head is a lot less expensive. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

We all know about the Cloud, but what about the Hybrid Cloud? In this Interview Series Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman sits down with Robert Christiansen, VP and Cloud Strategist at HPE. They discuss the recent Futurum/HPE survey on the State of Hybrid Cloud and how global enterprises are managing their migration to the cloud and the important role of hybrid public/private and on/off-premises networking and computing systems. From the importance of agility to understanding how to measure the value of cloud services, this discussion covers the key points around data and application portability that enterprises need to know to successfully develop and deploy "native cloud" applications and business processes. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

How has the tech industry changed over the past decade and what's in store for the next as edge closer to 2020? We're talking with industry insider and tech analyst Ron Westfall, the latest addition to the Futurum Research team. Our conversation ranges from the basics of digital transformation and the power of the digital economy to the realities of global trade and the power of technology to revolutionize the way we live and work. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), Futurum's Research Director and Senior Analyst. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

The current trade situation between the US and China can only be explained as chaotic with the risk of disrupting the global tech supply chain. But is there hope? Can the two economic giants survive unreliable foreigners, impeachment porn, and a shortage of (not-so-rare) rare earth metals? No. Here's why. Plus our "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE! > Why using facial recognition to safeguard schools might not be the best idea after all > If autonomous vehicles still aren't here, how did Lyft just deliver 50,000 autonomous rides? > Apple's war against 3rd party apps that track kids (yes, this is good news) > 5G Update: Sprint just announced an impressive 2,180 sq miles of 5G coverage in the US > Can AI really guess what you look like based on the sound of your voice? https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-guesses-appearance-voice Our TECH BITES Winner of the Week: Amazon! In its rush to eliminate friction and optimize revenue, the tech and retail giant is looking to offload supplier negotiations to autonomous smart systems and shift aside smaller "mom & pop" suppliers in favor of mega-providers who can offer lower costs and more predictable business. How predictable... This Week's Futurum Crystal Ball: Will China and the US negotiate a truce and provide global supply-chain clarity within the next 12 months? Or are we destined to get a raw deal that solves nothing but political momentum for the 2020 US elections? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Forget Qualcomm vs Apple - the real story is Qualcomm vs the US FTC and the surprise anti-trust ruling against Qualcomm that could disrupt the entire 5G industry. Is this legit? Is Qualcomm really running a monopoly racket? Well, yes, and no - it's surprisingly uncomplicated. Plus our "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE! > Consumer Reports dishes on the good and the downright bad of Tesla's autopilot and no, it isn't really an autopilot after all. > Facebook launches a crypto-currency, because trust… > Can Amazon's healthcare wearable really read your mood? Well yes, and no. And it's creeping us out with cool potential for those with the inability to control, or read, emotions > SpaceX launches 60 satellites - only 11,940 to go in their quest to dominate the global broadband market > Will digital circuit breakers revolutionize the power and home automation market? Our TECH BITES Winner of the Week: Snap! Have you ever heard of SnapLion? It's a tool Snap created to allow law enforcement agencies to gather data on Snapchat users. It's also a tool that some Snapchat employees have at their disposal, a tool that has allowed them to spy on the personal data and images of Snapchat users. Our CRYSTAL BALL Prediction: Will the ruling against Qualcomm stand the test of time, or is it destined to be overturned in record time? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What is the real impact of the growing conflict between the United States and China involving trade, intellectual property, cyber-security, and now, presidential executive orders? OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE 1. Cisco Earnings Update 2. Google's Translatotron Transmografies Translation 3. The latest in US Cybersecurity initiatives - the US re-launches the Eisenhower-era Solarium program 4. HPE acquires Cray, the coolest supercomputer company ever 5. Have major cellular network providers have finally stopped selling your location data? OUR TECH BITES WINNER: The NYPD, for blurring the lines of facial recognition with Woody Harrelson: What could possibly go wrong? OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: Will the US actually outright ban companies like Huawei and ZTE, or will it soften its position in order to get the "great deal" it seeks with China? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

UBER finally caught up to rival LYFT, going public in one of the most anticipated IPO's of the year. And like LYFT, UBER fell a bit flat. What's going on? Isn't UBER the future of everything? Um, no. OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE - An updated on the MS Build Conference - What's happening at this year's SAP Sapphire? - Is Google's new Privacy Focus too much like Facebook's Privacy Focus? - Just how many drones are flying around up there? - The latest on Nutanix and its multi-cloud strategy OUR TECH BITES WINNER: So, a Facebook Co-founder thinks FB should be broken up into little pieces. He's not alone. OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: Uber v Lyft 12 months out - will there actually be a winner? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.