James Patterson will preview his next novel in Facebook Messenger

"James Patterson, the best-selling book factory in human form, is letting readers interact with the characters from his upcoming novel The Chef by speaking to them through Facebook Messenger. Starting October 30th, you'll be able to receive video and..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/james-patterson-the-chef-facebook-messenger/

笑ってしまう軽さ。AQUOS zero 6.2型 146gの『異様な』持ち心地

" 思わず「軽すぎる！」と笑ってしまいました。 ソフトバンクが12月に発売する、シャープ製スマートフォン「 AQUOS zero 」の実機が一足早く届いたので、実機インプレをお届けします。 「AQUOS zero」は、6.2インチ 2992×1440 の大型有機EL（OLED）ディスプレイを搭載しながら、本体重量を146gに抑えたスマホです。同じ画面サイズの「 iPhone XR 」と比べると、約50gも軽い計算。「 iPhone 6s 」（142g）に近い軽さと表現すると、その異様さが伝わるでしょうか。 いざ実機に…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/10/29/aquos-zero-6-2-146g/

Google employees reportedly plan walkout over sexual misconduct

" Google employees are once more confronting their leadership over controversial decisions. BuzzFeed News has learned that 200-plus Google engineers are planning a "women's walk" on November 1st that would protest the company's reported protection of Andy Rubin…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/google-employees-plan-walkout-over-sexual-misconduct/

CD眠らせてない？Xperia XZ2にCD音源を取り込もう：Xperia Tips

" 近年、定額制の音楽配信サービスが充実し、月額定額の聞き放題サービスで音楽を楽しむ人が増えています。とはいえ、すべての楽曲を網羅しているわけではないため、「大好きなあの曲がない！」なんてこともしばしば。そんなときは、お気に入りのCDからXperiaに楽曲を取り込みましょう。 今回は、Windows Media Playerを使って、Xperia XZ2にCD音源を取り込む方法を紹介します。 Gallery: XperiaにCD音源を取り込む方法 Windows Media Playerを起動して楽曲を取り込む Xp…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/10/29/cd-xperia-xz2-cd-xperia-tips/

Waze adds built-in audio player to spice up your commute

" You won't have to use Google Maps if you want a built-in music player to accompany Google's navigation tools. In the wake of a Spotify tie-in last year, Waze has released beta versions of its Android and iOS apps with a native audio player that supp..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/waze-beta-audio-player/

Watch PBS’ documentary on Facebook’s woes tonight

"PBS is airing a two-part Frontline documentary on Facebook Monday and Tuesday, centered around the company's undeniably enormous impact on democracy and privacy around the world. The trailer for The Facebook Dilemma suggests it addresses issues such..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/facebook-pbs-frontline-documentary/

Apple will release iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime tomorrow

" You won't have to wait until Apple's big iPad event to find out when iOS 12.1 will arrive. Apple has confirmed that the update will be available on October 30th (the day of the event) for all existing iOS 12-compatible devices. For most, the highli..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/apple-to-release-ios-12-1-october-30th/

UK wants tech giants to pay two percent tax on digital revenues

" The British government announced a new "digital services" tax that would take two percent of revenues generated by tech giants, according to Sky News. The tax would skim cash off of what the companies make from services like online advertising and st..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/uk-digital-sevices-tax-apple-facebook-google/

10月30日のできごとは「PC Engine発売」「34UC97-S発売」ほか：今日は何の日？

" 10月30日のおもなできごと
1987年、NECホームエレクトロニクスが「PC Engine」を発売
2008年、SCEJがHDDを80GBに増量したPS3「CECHL00」シリーズを発売
2014年、LGエレクトロニクスが21:9の曲面ディスプレイ「34UC97-S」を発売
2015年、XYZプリンティングジャパンが「ダヴィンチ Jr. 1.0w」を発売1987年：多人数プレイやCD-ROMへの対応で時代を先取りした「PCエンジン」

家庭用ゲーム機ではファミコンの人気が続いていましたが、発売から4年もすればハ…" https://japanese.engadget.com/2018/10/29/10-30-pc-engine-34uc97-s/

Google Home can enhance kids' stories with music and sound effects

" Google has announced a partnership with Disney that can help bring kids stories to life. Starting today, Google Home can play ambient music and sound effects as you read select Little Golden Books aloud. All you have to do is say "Hey Google, let's r..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/29/google-home-disney-books/

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