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• Twitter sues the US government for demanding it unmask an 'alt' account

  06-04-2017 23:05
  
  Twitter is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and alleging the government is misusing an investigative tool as part of an internal witch-hunt to uncover who is behind a Twitter account that is critical of the immigration service.
  
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• Raspberry Pi roundup: The unbearable Pi-NAS of being; Pi takes rook; and a little teeny Mac

  06-04-2017 23:03
  
  Our weekly Raspberry Pi roundup includes: Pi-based network-attached storage, a chess-playing robot, and the smallest Mac you’ve ever seen.
  
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• Apache Struts 2 exploit used to install ransomware on servers

  06-04-2017 22:43
  
  Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability patched last month in the Apache Struts web development framework to install ransomware on servers.
  
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• Facebook's M assistant launches in US, will offer chat suggestions

  06-04-2017 22:16
  
  More than a year after introducing a virtual assistant in its Messenger app, Facebook is launching M to the masses. While it was originally conceived as a bot that users would chat with, M now only offers a set of suggestions that are supposed to help with the conversation being carried out.
  
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• Apple breaks with secrecy to rebut negative narrative

  06-04-2017 21:58
  
  Apple this week renounced its usual secrecy about future products to counter questions about its commitment to the Mac.
  
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• U.S. seeks curbs on use of entry-level H-1B programmers

  06-04-2017 21:36
  
  The U.S. government is taking action that will likely increase the visa denial rates of H-1B programmers hired for entry-level jobs.
  
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• Expect prices for PCs and mobile devices to rise this year

  06-04-2017 21:20
  
  If you're planning to buy a new PC or mobile device this year, there's bad news: You'll likely shell out more cash for the device than in previous years.
  
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• Nginx creates certified third-party module program

  06-04-2017 20:05
  
  Third-party providers can add capabilities like security and device detection, and Nginx will certify that the modules work on the Nginx Plus server
  
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• WD unveils its first portable SSD with internal drive speeds

  06-04-2017 19:27
  
  Featuring speeds of up to 515MBps, WD's new palm-sized My Passport drive is by far the company's fastest portable drive
  
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• US trade lobbying group attacked by suspected Chinese hackers

  06-04-2017 19:12
  
  A group of what appears to be Chinese hackers infiltrated a U.S. trade-focused lobbying group as the two countries wrestle with how they treat imports of each other's goods and services.
  
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• Tableau switches to subscription pricing for its BI products

  06-04-2017 19:00
  
  Tableau is making a big change in the way it sells its business intelligence products. The company announced Thursday that all of its software will be available as a subscription, rather than a single license plus a service fee.
  
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• Cisco targets digital business transformation with new certifications

  06-04-2017 18:57
  
  Cisco has rolled out new certifications and training for networking professionals looking to bolster their digital networking skillsets.
  
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• CIO interview: Richard Sharp, CTO, Shazam

  06-04-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  We speak to the new chief technology officer at music discovery service Shazam about how to foster an innovation culture
  
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• F-Secure buys Little Flocker to combat macOS ransomware

  06-04-2017 16:55
  
  Endpoint security vendor F-Secure has acquired a behavior-based security application for macOS called Little Flocker that was developed by an independent researcher.
  
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• Research fires warning at banks over branch closures

  06-04-2017 14:06 via computerweekly.com
  Traditional retail banks cannot rely on customer loyalty if service levels drop as a result of branch closures and staff cuts
  
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• Economy boosts CIO budgets, as A.I. helps IBM, says Morgan Stanley

  06-04-2017 13:24
  
  CIOs in the U.S. and Europe are increasing IT budgets thanks to an uptick in optimism, said Morgan Stanley, which surveyed 100 CIOs in the U.S. and Europe.
  
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• Antsy Windows 10 users can grab Creators Update now

  06-04-2017 13:11
  
  Microsoft on Wednesday began letting antsy customers download Creators Update, the latest Windows 10 feature upgrade.
  
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• Oracle’s Java-on-Java experiment picks up steam

  06-04-2017 12:00
  
  In a recent presentation, Oracle detailed both progress and future plans for implementing Java on Java
  
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• Twitter debuts a Lite version for emerging markets

  06-04-2017 11:14
  
  Twitter launched Thursday a ‘Lite’ version of its service that runs from the browser on a smartphone, in a bid to attract customers in emerging markets, who have flaky Internet connections or are wary of spending too much on data.
  
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• How to evolve beyond a blame-network-first culture

  06-04-2017 06:15
  
  The business impact and cost of application outages and degradation have increased tremendously with the growth of digital business.
  
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• Australian competition watchdog takes Apple to court over 'error 53' claims

  06-04-2017 06:08
  
  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Apple Australia and its U.S.-based parent company, Apple, for allegedly making “false, misleading, or deceptive representations” about consumers’ rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
  
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• Fonterra's Lukas Paravicini looks to technology to protect supply chain - The Australian Financial Review

  06-04-2017 03:37 via afr.com
  
  The Australian Financial Review
  Fonterra's Lukas Paravicini looks to technology to protect supply chain
  The Australian Financial Review
  Fonterra's Lukas Paravicini said the co-op is committed to China. The former CFO will now head up the global consumer and foodservice division. Dominic Lorrimer. Carrie LaFrenz. Share on twitter. by Carrie LaFrenz. Fonterra has spent $20 million on new ...
  
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• Consumer watchdog takes Apple to court

  06-04-2017 03:24
  
  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Apple in the Federal Court over the iPhone maker’s approach to third-party repairs.
  
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• China embraces technology to produce cleaner coal power - The Australian

  06-04-2017 03:13 via theaustralian.com.au
  The Australian
  China embraces technology to produce cleaner coal power
  The Australian
  China's media have been agog over the past couple of days with President Xi Jinping's important visit to … Finland. The first, breathlessly awaited, summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump will of course receive massive attention in China. But ...and more »
  
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• US says laptop ban may expand to more airports

  06-04-2017 03:09
  
  The U.S. might add other airports to its ban restricting passengers from bringing laptops on board certain flights from the Middle East.
  
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• Global giants KPMG, Bosch invest in Australian-developed agricultural technology - ABC Online

  06-04-2017 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  ABC Online
  Global giants KPMG, Bosch invest in Australian-developed agricultural technology
  ABC Online
  Global finance and manufacturing companies KPMG, Bosch and Agfunder are investing in an Australian-developed agricultural technology company to the tune of millions of dollars. The three companies have invested $6.5 million in Tasmanian start up The ...and more »
  
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• Google, Telstra back new subsea cable system

  06-04-2017 02:29
  
  The APX West and Central cable system has a new name — INDIGO — a number of new backers, with a consortium comprising AARNet, Google, Indosat Ooredoo, Optus parent company Singtel, SubPartners, and Telstra announcing today that they had struck a deal with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to build the subsea cable.
  
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• Google is helping to build another Asia-Pacific submarine cable

  06-04-2017 01:34
  
  Google is investing in another massive undersea fiber-optic cable as a part of its plans to build out network connectivity around the world. The company announced Wednesday that it is helping to fund a project called Indigo, which will connect Jakarta, Singapore, Perth and Sydney to one another.
  
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