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• The world's largest solar farm contains 2.5 million solar modules

  27-01-2017 23:58
  
  With the construction of the world's biggest solar farm, India is taking a step toward its goal of generating 40 percent of its power using non-fossil fuels by 2030.
  
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• Alt Twitter government accounts spring up to challenge Trump

  27-01-2017 23:31
  
  Alternative facts and fake news, meet Alt-Twitter. In the last few days a growing number of Twitter accounts have been started claiming to be the "alternative" or "rogue" voices of U.S. government workers and agencies.
  
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• GM, Honda to announce fuel cell technology advance: sources - Reuters

  27-01-2017 23:11 via reuters.com
  
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  GM, Honda to announce fuel cell technology advance: sources
  Reuters
  The 2018 GMC Terrain is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo. 1/2. left. right. A man is reflected on a window at Honda Motor's showroom in Tokyo ...and more »
  
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• The Cloud Drives Technology Stocks This Quarter - Nasdaq

  27-01-2017 22:34 via nasdaq.com
  
  The Cloud Drives Technology Stocks This Quarter
  Nasdaq
  Analysts and experts have talked at length about the importance of cloud computing and how it would transform the technology sector. But the sense of waiting that underpinned such discussions is now giving way to a sense of arrival. Several factors are ...and more »
  
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• LeakedSource's shutdown is a blow to amateur hackers

  27-01-2017 22:09
  
  Amateur hackers are alarmed with the apparent demise of LeakedSource, a controversial breach notification site that’s been accused of doing more harm than good.
  
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• Trump’s unsecure Android phone highlights common security dilemma

  27-01-2017 22:07
  
  As CIOs and IT security pros already know, strong security technology can still be undermined if end users don't follow safe cyber practices.
  
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• Intel pursues Moore's Law with plan to make first 7-nm chips this year

  27-01-2017 21:58
  
  For decades, Moore's Law has been the guiding light for Intel to make teenier, faster, and more power-efficient chips. Intel's trying to hang on the observation as a way to push its chip technology forward, though many agree Moore's Law is history.
  
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• Skills certification coming for Node.js developers

  27-01-2017 21:39
  
  The Node.js Foundation is creating a Certified Developer program to help companies and developers gauge Node and JavaScript abilities
  
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• Microsoft gets unexpected bump in Windows revenue

  27-01-2017 21:12
  
  Microsoft said Windows revenue during the December quarter rose 3%, driven by sales of licenses to device makers.
  
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• Five arrested for hacking into ATMs and stealing $3.2 million

  27-01-2017 20:45
  
  Law enforcement authorities from Europe and Asia have dismantled a cybercriminal group that specialized in hacking into automated teller machine (ATMs).
  
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• Fragmentation nixed a Cisco-Android network partnership

  27-01-2017 20:39
  
  Cisco Systems tried to give Android devices the same kinds of integration it later provided for iPhones and iPads but gave up because the Android ecosystem was too fragmented.
  
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• Toshiba sells off a stake in its memory business to WD

  27-01-2017 20:19
  
  Toshiba today officially announced it plans to sell off a portion of its memory business, including its solid-state drive unit, to Western Digital.
  
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• Trump, May agree to take on ISIS in cyberspace

  27-01-2017 20:17
  
  The U.K. and U.S. are planning to work more closely to combat the spread of extreme Islamist ideology in cyberspace, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday.
  
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• Apple collaborates with rivals to advance AI research

  27-01-2017 19:14
  
  Apple has joined rivals as it takes a step ahead to advance research and development of artificial intelligence technologies.
  
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• Everything Trump Fucked Up in Science and Technology This Week - Gizmodo

  27-01-2017 19:12 via gizmodo.com
  
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  Everything Trump Fucked Up in Science and Technology This Week
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  It's amazing to think that we've all been alive for a thousand years, our bodies swept by a burning wind into nothing but dust and a lingering scream. Except we haven't—it's just the end of the first week of the Trump administration, and a ...and more »
  
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• People Counting System Market by Technology, Application & Geography - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and ... - Yahoo Finance

  27-01-2017 18:53 via finance.yahoo.com
  People Counting System Market by Technology, Application & Geography - Global Forecast to 2022 - Research and ...
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  The people counting system market was valued at 491.7 million in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 1,637.4 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 18.9% between 2016 and 2022. The growing retail sector and the increased adoption rate of people ...and more »
  
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• Trump’s executive order won’t destroy Privacy Shield, says EU

  27-01-2017 17:05
  
  Fears that President Trump has destroyed the Privacy Shield data transfer agreement with one of the many executive orders he has signed this week are unfounded, the European Commission said Friday.
  
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• Cisco starts patching critical flaw in WebEx browser extension

  27-01-2017 16:59
  
  Cisco Systems has patched a critical vulnerability in its WebEx collaboration and conferencing extension for Google Chrome and is working on similar patches for the Internet Explorer and Firefox versions.
  
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• New technology is forcing us to confront the ethics of bringing people back from the dead - Quartz

  27-01-2017 16:29 via qz.com
  
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  New technology is forcing us to confront the ethics of bringing people back from the dead
  Quartz
  Imagine you have a close friend you frequently communicate with via text. One day, they suddenly die. You reel, you cry, you attend their funeral. Then you decide to pick up your phone and send them a message, just like old times. “I miss you,” you type.
  
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• AI-based typing biometrics might be authentication's next big thing

  27-01-2017 15:00
  
  Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence identifying people based on how they type can now be done with a very high level of accuracy, making it a viable replacement for other forms of authentication on the Web.
  
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• That Hearbleed problem may be more pervasive than you think

  27-01-2017 14:39
  
  200,000 devices with the OpenSSL Heartbleed vulnerability may include commercial software you are running.
  
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• How data and technology will affect your marketing in 2017 - MarTech Today (registration)

  27-01-2017 13:57 via martechtoday.com
  
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  How data and technology will affect your marketing in 2017
  MarTech Today (registration)
  Columnist Victoria Godfrey shares four trends she's watching for 2017 -- and some steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. Victoria Godfrey on January 25, 2017 at 10:19 am. More. 2017-future-road-ss-1920. If you have read the annual prediction ...and more »
  
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• PCI Wins Research Grant for Clinical Trial with Chemotherapy-Boosting Technology - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

  27-01-2017 12:39 via genengnews.com
  PCI Wins Research Grant for Clinical Trial with Chemotherapy-Boosting Technology
  Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
  PCI Biotech won a NOK 13.8 million (approximately $1.65 million) BIA grant from the Research Council of Norway to support a clinical study evaluating the use of its photochemical internalization (PCI) to improve the efficacy of therapeutic cancer ...and more »
  
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• From little things ... Nano technology push - Herald Sun

  27-01-2017 12:13 via heraldsun.com.au
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  From little things ... Nano technology push
  Herald Sun
  AN Australian company says it has developed groundbreaking technology that can dramatically increase the amount of oxygen in water and do so on an industrial scale. Nano Bubble Technologies now plans to seek partnerships with AFL clubs and major ...
  
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• Trump eyes an H-1B visa aimed at ‘best and brightest’

  27-01-2017 12:01
  
  President Donald Trump is considering a new way of distributing the H-1B visa to ensure they go to the "best and brightest." The idea is included in a draft executive order.
  
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• Microsoft puts more team into Visual Studio Team Services

  27-01-2017 12:00
  
  The cloud-based ALM service also adds improvements for mobile access, Git repos, and Node.js
  
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• Budget 2017: Key expectations of the Information Technology sector - Economic Times

  27-01-2017 11:58 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Budget 2017: Key expectations of the Information Technology sector
  Economic Times
  By Girish Vanvari - Partner and Head, Tax - KPMG in India In India, the Information Technology (IT) sector plays a vital role in the growth of the economy. During the Financial Year (FY) 2016, the Indian IT-BPO sector contributed nearly 9.3% of India's ...and more »
  
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• Families hit with rising BYOD school technology costs - The Sydney Morning Herald

  27-01-2017 05:55 via smh.com.au
  
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  Families hit with rising BYOD school technology costs
  The Sydney Morning Herald
  With the axing of the Federal government's schoolkids bonus and a confusing array of school technology policies, the pain of meeting their children's education equipment costs is rising for parents as the school year starts. Schools across NSW are ...and more »
  
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• Wacol business boosted by digital technology grant - The Queensland Times

  27-01-2017 05:02 via qt.com.au
  
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  Wacol business boosted by digital technology grant
  The Queensland Times
  Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has helped one Wacol business to boost their digital technology with a grant. APN Newspapers. Popular Stories. Emotional farewell for "humble" Ipswich doctor · Woman bitten by snake near Ipswich CBD ...and more »
  
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• Corruption claims over failed $240m Ultranet project

  27-01-2017 05:00
  
  The launch was extravagant. Dancers and singers were hired to perform a specially choreographed musical number. A bespoke stage was constructed to look like a giant laptop. Kindles and iPads were given away as spot prizes.
  
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• MiPlan adds to mining technology sales - Business News

  27-01-2017 04:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
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  MiPlan adds to mining technology sales
  Business News
  Perth is renowned as a hub for mining and energy technology, so why do so many local firms end up in foreign hands? Surpac and Minex are two of the world's best-known brands in mining software, but the Perth-based companies from which they originated ...
  
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• Intel ships first Optane memory modules for testing

  27-01-2017 03:01
  
  Intel's Optane technology is already shipping in the form of storage, but you'll have to wait until next year to buy Optane memory modules.
  
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• Trump administration is giving us a good lesson on Twitter security

  27-01-2017 02:57
  
  Several recent incidents involving U.S. President Donald Trump's administration can teach users something about IT security -- particularly about Twitter and what not to do with it.
  
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• Focus on technology lessens, but lack of confidence in economy concern for SMBs - iTWire

  27-01-2017 02:20 via itwire.com
  
  Focus on technology lessens, but lack of confidence in economy concern for SMBs
  iTWire
  Technology and the impact of automation on their business is not at the top of the list of challenges for Australia's small business owners, according to a new survey which shows that SMBs, however, are lacking confidence in the government's management ...
  
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• Cloud growth continues to boost Microsoft's financials

  27-01-2017 02:03
  
  Microsoft’s focus on the cloud continues to pay off. The tech titan showed growth across all its cloud-based businesses during the last quarter ended Dec. 31, including Office, Dynamics and Azure.
  
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• Investors race to US technology stocks - Financial Times

  27-01-2017 01:58 via ft.com
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  Investors race to US technology stocks
  Financial Times
  Investors sought US technology shares this week, underlining the degree to which money managers are broadening their search for sectors that should benefit from a pick-up in spending by corporate America. Sample the FT's top stories for a week.
  
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• Mixed feelings on Australian enterprise app market

  27-01-2017 01:15 via computerweekly.com
  
  The enterprise mobile app development market is attracting big money despite a lack of corporate appetite
  
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• PERC solar technology comes full circle as UNSW installs panels ... - RenewEconomy

  27-01-2017 00:28 via reneweconomy.com.au
  
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  PERC solar technology comes full circle as UNSW installs panels ...
  RenewEconomy
  UNSW, which pioneered developed of PERC solar technology, is now installing the technology on its roof to power parts of the school.and more »
  
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• Optus switches on support for native Wi-Fi calling

  27-01-2017 00:00
  
  Optus has switched on Voice of WiFi (VoWiFi) support on its network, allowing customers with compatible handsets to make and receive calls using a local Wi-Fi network instead of the telco’s mobile network.
  
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