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• Amazon to start selling Apple TV, Google Chromecast

  14-12-2017 23:54
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc will start selling Google Chromecast and Apple TV, which compete against its Fire TV, on its online store, an Amazon spokeswoman told Reuters on Thursday.
  
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• Court reverses Dell buyout ruling that alarmed dealmakers

  14-12-2017 23:46
  WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - Delaware's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a lower court erred in finding that the 2013 buyout of computer maker Dell Inc was vastly underpriced, in an opinion that will likely restrict a hedge fund strategy aimed at wringing cash from mergers.
  
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• U.S. panel urges regulators to monitor financial innovation risks

  14-12-2017 23:32
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. regulatory panel on Thursday called for watchdogs to closely monitor risks created by financial innovation, warning that "fintech" and virtual currencies such as bitcoin threaten to disrupt the traditional financial services industry.
  
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• Facebook to use its News Feed to push more videos to users

  14-12-2017 21:38
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it would begin to promote videos more prominently inside its News Feed, leveraging the social network's centerpiece product to build interest in episodic shows and compete more directly with YouTube.
  
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• German court rules against foreign intelligence mass communication surveillance

  14-12-2017 19:43
  BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's foreign intelligence agency (BND) must not store the metadata - such as phone numbers - of international phone calls for the purpose of intelligence analysis, a court rules on Thursday.
  
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• Hackers halt plant operations in watershed cyber attack

  14-12-2017 19:15
  (Reuters) - Hackers likely working for a nation-state recently invaded the safety system of a critical infrastructure facility in a watershed attack that halted plant operations, according to cyber investigators and the firm whose software was targeted.
  
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• Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? Initial scans show no signs of ... - The Guardian

  14-12-2017 19:14 via theguardian.com
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  Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? Initial scans show no signs of ...
  The Guardian
  Object detected hurtling through our solar system in October swept for radio signals, but scientists have found no evidence it is anything other than rock.
  Interstellar Object Shows No Signs of Alien Technology So FarThe Atlantic
  Alien Probe or Galactic Driftwood? SETI Tunes In to 'OumuamuaScientific American
  Oumuamua - Breakthrough InitiativesBreakthrough Initiatives
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• Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? Initial scans show no signs of technology - The Guardian

  14-12-2017 19:14 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian
  Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? Initial scans show no signs of technology
  The Guardian
  An artist's impression of the 'Oumuamua asteroid, which scientists are scanning for signs of intelligent life. Illustration: ESO/M Kornmesser/PA. Space. Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? Initial scans show no signs of technology. Mysterious object ...
  Interstellar Object Shows No Signs of Alien Technology So FarThe Atlantic
  Alien Probe or Galactic Driftwood? SETI Tunes In to 'OumuamuaScientific
  
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• 15 Technology Companies To Watch In 2018 - Forbes

  14-12-2017 17:41 via forbes.com
  15 Technology Companies To Watch In 2018
  Forbes
  Dan Reich , Contributor I cover the startup scene. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. All signs point towards an exciting and innovative 2018 for the tech sector. The Internet of Things and machine learning are converging to ...
  
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• Southport's BPS Technology banks on Alipay to open up Chinese tourist market - Gold Coast Bulletin

  14-12-2017 15:05 via goldcoastbulletin.com.au
  Gold Coast Bulletin
  Southport's BPS Technology banks on Alipay to open up Chinese tourist market
  Gold Coast Bulletin
  BPS Technology executives were looking for a sign their tieup with Chinese eCommerce platform Alipay was a smart move and happily at the launch party there was one right on cue. At the Skypoint bar on level 78 at Q1, an Alipay point-of-sale system ...
  
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• Australian universities accused of sharing military technology with China - ABC Online

  14-12-2017 14:57 via abc.net.au
  ABC Online
  Australian universities accused of sharing military technology with China
  ABC Online
  The Defence Department has been accused of turning a blind eye to universities illegally sharing military technology with China. Key points: Hundreds of research projects linking Australian scientists with senior Chinese military figures; Defence ...
  
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• Release of Brisbane City Council report into Technology One ... - Courier Mail

  14-12-2017 13:11 via couriermail.com.au
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  Release of Brisbane City Council report into Technology One ...
  Courier Mail
  A BRISBANE City Council report into a meltdown over a massive technology contract has been blocked from release. Council yesterday advised “lawyers representing a third party” objected to the release of the anticipated report into the bungled contract ...and more »
  
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• Release of Brisbane City Council report into Technology One contract blocked - Courier Mail

  14-12-2017 13:11 via couriermail.com.au
  Courier Mail
  Release of Brisbane City Council report into Technology One contract blocked
  Courier Mail
  A BRISBANE City Council report into a meltdown over a massive technology contract has been blocked from release. Council yesterday advised “lawyers representing a third party” objected to the release of the anticipated report into the bungled contract ...and more »
  
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• 4 ways technology has changed hiring — for job seekers and recruiters - CIO Australia

  14-12-2017 12:25 via cio.com.au
  4 ways technology has changed hiring — for job seekers and recruiters
  CIO Australia
  Job seekers and recruiters are faced with a new hiring landscape, thanks to several technical advances that help employers and candidates find better fits. Sarah K. White (CIO (US)) 14 December, 2017 22:00. - · - · Tweet · +1 · print · email. Comments ...and more »
  
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• 4 ways technology has changed hiring — for job seekers and ... - CIO Australia

  14-12-2017 12:25 via cio.com.au
  4 ways technology has changed hiring — for job seekers and ...
  CIO Australia
  Job seekers and recruiters are faced with a new hiring landscape, thanks to several technical advances that help employers and candidates find better fits.and more »
  
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• Apps That Hint at a Fanciful Fake Future - MIT Technology Review

  14-12-2017 06:01 via technologyreview.com
  MIT Technology Review
  Apps That Hint at a Fanciful Fake Future
  MIT Technology Review
  A new wave of mobile AR and VR apps is here, and these are the ones you need to check out. by Rachel Metz; December 13, 2017. 1. Right now, one of the best gadgets for viewing augmented reality or virtual reality may be sitting in your pocket ...
  
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• IBM reveals first clients of commercial quantum computing initiative Q Network

  14-12-2017 06:00
  IBM today revealed the names of the 12 clients to be given early access to its 20 qubit quantum computer.
  
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• TPG to stop selling 25Mbps NBN plans

  14-12-2017 04:41
  TPG will no longer sell NBN services at the 25/5Mbps speed tier, the retail service provider (RSP) revealed today.
  
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• White House calls for more cloud

  14-12-2017 04:10
  The White House says the U.S. government needs a major overhaul of IT systems and should take steps to better protect data and accelerate efforts to use cloud-based technology.
  
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• Building and training self-learning chatbots: Developers, you can drive the chatbot revolution

  14-12-2017 03:50
  Chatbots are certainly one of the most interesting areas of development in the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation space. The progress made around virtual assistants in recent years is astonishing, and Australia is well-placed to lead the chatbots race.
  
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• Effective security key to the success of Australia's open banking strategy

  14-12-2017 03:24
  Financial firms and their customers stand to gain significant benefits from Australia's planned open banking ecosystem. However, before those benefits can be realised, there are key security issues that need to be resolved.
  
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• CBA admits some failings in money laundering case

  14-12-2017 03:09
  The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has admitted to some failures of its anti-money laundering measures but will challenge a number of claims in court proceedings brought against it by AUSTRAC.
  
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• Adelaide Uni spends $1 million on upgrading supercomputer

  14-12-2017 02:56
  The University of Adelaide is investing $1 million to boost the performance of its supercomputer.
  
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• TeamLab creates interactive magic with the technology of the future - Daily Telegraph

  14-12-2017 02:02 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Daily Telegraph
  TeamLab creates interactive magic with the technology of the future
  Daily Telegraph
  Paddington gallery owner Martin Browne first came across Japanese art collective teamLab in 2013, at a presentation in Singapore. He was captivated by their unique and beautiful computer-generated creations. “They were pioneering artworks which ...and more »
  
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• Telehealth technology wins state-wide award - Toowoomba Chronicle

  14-12-2017 01:27 via thechronicle.com.au
  Toowoomba Chronicle
  Telehealth technology wins state-wide award
  Toowoomba Chronicle
  The work of the DDHHS Renal Services team has been recognised at the Queensland Health and Department of Health Awards for Excellence. Pictured are Dr Sridevi Govindarajulu, Karen Gordon, Dr Vinod Khelgi, John Fanning, Sharon Challenor, Dr Usman ...
  
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• When technology specialists earn 'scary salaries' - Financial Times

  14-12-2017 00:41 via ft.com
  Financial Times
  When technology specialists earn 'scary salaries'
  Financial Times
  Simon Raymer has a problem. The chief information officer of Fraedom, a global company specialising in payments and expenses systems, is perpetually hunting for technology talent. To innovate and grow, the company must hire experts. It needs workers ...
  
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• IEEE launches ethical design guide for AI developers

  14-12-2017 00:29
  ​As autonomous and intelligent systems become more pervasive, it is essential the designers and developers behind them stop to consider the ethical considerations of what they are unleashing.
  
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