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  1. Owners on T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Is In Danger of Being Rejected By DOJ (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Coincidentally, Both T-Mobile US and Sprint have large foreign entity owners. SoftBank seems willing to give into pressure to not use Huawei but not sure if Deutsche Telecom which has broader telecom services investments will block Huawei.

  2. Japan names new era from April 1st , 2019, âoeRei-Waâ a combination of Rei kanji meaning ancient laws / decree plus Wa meaning harmony / peace. While there is historical linkage to these kanji , more curious Rey is same name of new Star Wars hero, rises to bring peace and harmony to the universe. Who knew Japan imperial scholars also big SWs fans? Coincidence, absolutely but a fun one. Enjoy lifes little amusements.

  3. NYT paywalls such a public interest story? The NYT lifts their paywall for elections and other major events. Perhaps share this info , before your audience perishes. Anyway we at least get the headlines and others will run with the story too. Hoping for John Oliver. I will seek other sources to see if there is anything I can do like wave a poster at a wrestling event. Wrestlers susceptible to infectious from sweating and tearing skin on mats not so clean.

  4. Autos with can get lower insurance, other preferable treatment, higher speed limits, have an indicator so cops know which cars do not have. While some clever devious few will find a way to deceive most will benefit from compliance. There could be an over ride option for emergencies in which case someone not very drunk could initiate. An over ride siren and lights. Potential drunk behind the wheel. Drunk driving is a serious problem still. We share the roads. We expect pilots and air traffic controllers among others to be sober when entrusted with our safety, same goes for sharing the roads.

  5. Lay offs are cold on Intel Lays Off Hundreds of Tech Admins (oregonlive.com) · · Score: 1

    Large Cos. Are cold but they do offer experience. Getting tossed by your employer one of the experiences. ææ-åæ. Big Co brand can usually attract talent.

  6. My Patch = another plane please on Boeing Unveils 737 Max Software Fixes (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Quick patch. Another plane please. Boeing and the airline industry will bounce back better but an expensive lesson.

  7. Incremental improvements on Dashcam Video Shows Tesla Steering Toward Lane Divider - Again (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    While substantial reward$s fathomable if able to iffy autonomous transport , it is monumental undertaking. There are simpler incremental safety and efficiency tech solutions that could help in near term such as drive recorders , smart roads that can share road/traffic conditions , monitor dangerous drivers etc... Smarter roads can help autonomous driving. But since financial risk / rewards dispersed less investment. Still transportation getting better. The ride hailing app investors are subsidizing a transition to Sharing idle assets. Car sharing/pooling will get better as cost of ownership management improves. Meanwhile pumping venture money into Engineering still helpful for economy, since they will spin off into other areas that might seem more practical.

  8. Donâ(TM)t take legal advice from internet on Wells Fargo Sued By 63-Year-Old Pastor They Wrongfully Accused of Forging Checks (nj.com) · · Score: 1

    Donâ(TM)t take legal advice from internet. Gotcha. The pastor Acted in good faith;) to resolve. The Bank and at least one of the police did not reciprocate. The pastor has grounds for damages and has a fair chance of a decent settlement for his troubles. The police were obliged to arrest but could have been more objective. WF yet another goof up and will cost $. As the saying goes lord works in mysterious ways. Poetic justice. Yes have little faith.

  9. We? on Are We Getting Close To Flying Taxis? (knpr.org) · · Score: 1

    Not sure about the rest of u but I am nowhere near getting in a flying taxi. Time for a new horse.

  10. Labor fears our leaders care more about their power then our well being, red, white and/or blue.

  11. Flying costs on Boeing 737 Max Jets Grounded By FAA Emergency Order (nbcnews.com) · · Score: 1

    These tragedies require understanding. Passengers and crew fears need assurances. The costs enormous but safety a cornerstone of the gigantic airline industry. The convenience and low cost very good for economic activity. Near term will be yet another head wind into a shaky economy.

  12. Drive recorder on Arizona Prosecutor Says Uber Not Criminally Liable In Fatal Self-Driving Crash (reuters.com) · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Did Uber consider monitoring their backup drivers? With all the snazzy tech for a self driving car they could not fathom a low paid temporary staff might try to pass the time by doing something else besides paying attention? Basic AI could alert Uber their driver not paying attention. Seems like this would be a prerequisite before letting a car loose.

  13. Because we share roads. One bad driver can do a lot of damage. Volvo targets safety conscious customers. This is a very modest gesture , more likely done to spur debate on safety. How many people have ever had the chance or desire to even go that fast? I have no idea but sampling my friends and family none of us. Again main point is to bring safety attention discussion. Speeders - who get caught, go to driver safety classes and watch shocking videos of true events as a reminder. I would like more drive recorders and sharing tech. Auto pilots still a ways off but assisted driving can evolve and improve safety.

  14. Competition on President Trump Wants US To Win 5G Through Real Competition (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    So is T-mint on or off? Arguable more competitors better except the top two have extensive size advantages. As explain by others, likewise for standards. Then there is Huawei , from one perspective they help competition but given their state backing, is it in interests of democracies to cede so much power ? Multiple vendors are usually good for competition and spreading risk. Keep debating since important like democracies despite their flaws, the alternative so far worse.

  15. High tier customer acquisition on Samsung Announces Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10E Smartphones (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    Niche product for a premium. For limited appeal it offers a nice option below a tablet. It will help Samsung image as another special. Getting high tier consumers into their brand part of customer acquisition costs. These consumers buy high end gear.

  16. Wireless devices vs infrastructure on Britain and Germany Will Not Ban Huawei, Citing Lack of Spying Evidence (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    Mobile phones are a minor risk since easy to replace and detect. Infrastructure a bigger concern since harder to rip out. Democracies should ensure their vendors are less susceptible to influence to avoid over reliance. China and lately India limit foreign influence so prevalent behavior. Then there is Sketchy Corp behavior with IP and sanctions violations as another concern. But even US Cos sue each other over IP like Qualcomm vs Apple.

  17. Spying potential scapegoat on Britain and Germany Will Not Ban Huawei, Citing Lack of Spying Evidence (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    Convenient paranoia. Use interoperable global standard equipment and donâ(TM)t over rely on any suppliers. Huawei could be useful for promoting competition lower $ and by allowing minority equipment. Likewise China will feel compelled to reciprocate buying Nokia and Ericsson. Better than a trade war.

  18. Power to the people on House Opens Inquiry Into Proposed US Nuclear Venture In Saudi Arabia (nytimes.com) · · Score: 0

    Come on ;/

  19. the brand name used by the mobile communications subsidiaries of the German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom AG. So when discussing T-Mobile in the context of US Telecom it is usually the US Co which is a partially owned by DT.

  20. Motorola hired Sanjay Jha who knew short term a cash drain so pulled back on low tier. Many cried but itâ(TM)s demographics strategic... donâ(TM)t think Mot got any cash out of India. China on the other hand was positive. Inexpensive products to distribute plus local profits.

  21. When you are lost the light may guide you, or maybe not. Still many will follow only to be disappointed in the end but was fun while the suspense lasts.

  22. Can charge and spend anonymously at Point of Sales, no fees. Lose card if keep receipt and have serial number can recover unspent charges for about $10 new card fee. Not sure if possible to use for internet shopping but there are other POSA charge options from Apple and Amazon with a little extra code management by email. Ok for small purchases. Amazon gets the real credit card due to broadest capability.

  23. Device Personalization standards on Android Q Will Include More Ways For Carriers To SIM Lock Your Phone (9to5google.com) · · Score: 1

    Device personalization in cellular standards and provide flexibility. Some carriers abuse with restrictions but that is not a device OEM decision.

  24. Spam is a larger problem on Verizon Blames School Text Provider In Dispute Over 'Spam' Fee (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    The business model is weak. Time to move on.

  25. Device Wearables potential on Google Just Spent $40 Million For Fossil's Secret Smartwatch Tech (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    Device Wearables have potential. My Apple Watch pair is very useful but stuck in iOS. A competitor like Android a growing market. Depends on the terms and what useful tech / resources Fossil owned but it is An area worthy of expansion and perhaps competition pushed the decision ( e.g. other bidders ).