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• What the latest iOS passcode hack means for you

  18-06-2019 23:25
  Cellebrite, an Israeli-based forensics company, claims it has advanced its hacking technology to include Apple's iOS 12.3 and 'high-end Android' devices.
  
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• Senior U.S. lawmaker says Facebook should halt cryptocurrency project pending review

  18-06-2019 23:24
  U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Tuesday that Facebook Inc should halt development of its announced cryptocurrency until Congress and regulators conduct a review.
  
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• Oregon prisons ban dozens of technology and programming books over security concerns - Salem Reporter

  18-06-2019 23:18 via salemreporter.com
  Oregon prisons ban dozens of technology and programming books over security concerns  Salem ReporterIntroductory books on Windows 10, blockchain technology and iOS development are among more than 1600 titles inmates can't receive in the mail.
  
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• Nintendo Is "Evaluating" Games-Streaming Technology - GameSpot

  18-06-2019 22:22 via gamespot.com
  Nintendo Is "Evaluating" Games-Streaming Technology  GameSpot"Nintendo is keeping a close eye on it and we're evaluating it," executive explains.
  
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• U.S. agency to vote on auctioning key unused parts of 2.5 GHz band for 5G

  18-06-2019 22:09
  The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote in July on whether to auction a key band of largely unused 2.5 GHz spectrum to help advance next-generation 5G wireless networks and scrap requirements that it be used for education, the agency said on Tuesday.
  
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• JLL creates ‘smart office’ AI voice assistant

  18-06-2019 21:22
  The real estate firm partnered with Google to compete with a range of conversational AI assistants entering the workplace, from Alexa to Cortana.
  
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• U.N. surveillance expert urges global moratorium on sale of spyware

  18-06-2019 20:37
  The world should impose a moratorium on the sale and use of surveillance software until there are rules in place to stop governments using it to spy on opponents and critics, a U.N. expert recommended.
  
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• Explainer: 'Stablecoins' in the spotlight as Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency

  18-06-2019 20:19
  The original cryptocurrency accounts for over half of the $285 billion global coin trading market. But that dominance is under threat, with a host of alternative digital coins emerging as developers race to build cryptocurrencies able to entermainstream commerce and finance.
  
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• U.S. regulator accuses head of defunct British bitcoin company of $147 million fraud

  18-06-2019 19:58
  A U.S. commodities regulator has filed a lawsuit accusing a defunct British cryptocurrency company and its former principal of fraudulently misappropriating at least 22,858,322 bitcoin worth $147 million from more than 1,000 customers.
  
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• Nvidia boosts self-driving AI business with Volvo trucks deal

  18-06-2019 19:46
  Sweden's AB Volvo is joining forces with Nvidia Corp to develop artificial intelligence used in self-driving trucks, in a boost for the U.S. chipmaker that was dropped by Tesla Inc last year.
  
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• With Constellation, DataStax wants to make Apache Cassandra 'push button' easy

  18-06-2019 19:25
  DataStax has made its name in helping enterprise customers get to grips with the highly scalable NoSQL Apache Cassandra open source database. Now it's looking to drastically simplify the technology and take the next big step in its growth curve following the release of the new cloud platform Constellation.
  
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• Germany to support three battery cell alliances: economy minister

  18-06-2019 18:46
  Germany will award to three consortiums 1 billion euros ($1.12 billion) in funding it earmarked last year to support domestic battery cell production, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told Reuters, part of a bid to cut carmakers' reliance on Asian supply.
  
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• Airbus deploys Microsoft’s HoloLens, pushes mixed reality plans further

  18-06-2019 18:17
  The company, which competes with the likes of Boeing and Lockheed Martin, also plans to sell its own mixed reality apps to others in the aviation industry.
  
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• BoE's Carney says keeping open mind on Facebook's Libra

  18-06-2019 18:14
  Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said he is keeping an 'open mind' on the potential utility of Facebook's planned cryptocurrency, but warned it may face strict regulation if it takes off.
  
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• Google calendar app down globally

  18-06-2019 17:42
  Alphabet Inc's Google Calendar app users were unable to access their schedules on Tuesday as the app faced technical issues globally.
  
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• Lyft, Agero partner to offer rides for consumers requiring tow assistance

  18-06-2019 17:38
  Roadside assistance provider Agero Inc said on Tuesday it would partner with ride hailing company Lyft Inc to provide rides for consumers whose cars are disabled and require a tow assistance.
  
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• World electronic gaming revenues to grow 9.6% to $152.1 billion in 2019: report

  18-06-2019 17:12
  The global video and electronic games market will generate $152.1 billion in 2019, up 9.6% over last year as gaming morphs into content and communication, according to a report by gaming analytics firm Newzoo on Tuesday.
  
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• Forrester: CMOs face creative rut while overspending on technology - Marketing Dive

  18-06-2019 17:09 via marketingdive.com
  Forrester: CMOs face creative rut while overspending on technology  Marketing DiveChief marketing officers (CMOs) are in a creative rut that is hurting the value of their brands as they offer digital customer experiences that all look and feel the ...
  
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• A platform economy is key when building your modern enterprise technology architecture - MIT Technology Review

  18-06-2019 16:07 via technologyreview.com
  A platform economy is key when building your modern enterprise technology architecture  MIT Technology ReviewIn order to meet customer demands for real-time insights and personalized experiences, organizations today must adopt a “platform mentality”—embracing ...
  
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• New MongoDB field-level encryption can help prevent data breaches

  18-06-2019 15:47
  MongoDB aims to prevent exposed data stores by encrypting data in a way that makes it useless if compromised.
  
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• Orbit Fab demonstrates satellite refueling technology on ISS - SpaceNews

  18-06-2019 15:19 via spacenews.com
  Orbit Fab demonstrates satellite refueling technology on ISS  SpaceNewsA startup company that plans to develop tankers for refueling satellites has completed a key test of its technology on the International Space Station.
  
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• Uber threatens to withdraw from Austria

  18-06-2019 15:17
  U.S.-based ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc threatened on Tuesday to withdraw from Austria if a new law that would subject it to the same price regulations as taxis is adopted.
  
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• Swiss regulator says in contact with initiators of Facebook's Libra

  18-06-2019 12:51
  Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA said on Tuesday that it is in contact with the "initiators" of Libra, Facebook's planned cyrptocurrency.
  
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• Factbox: Facebook's new cryptocurrency Libra and digital wallet Calibra

  18-06-2019 12:51
  Facebook Inc revealed plans to establish a cryptocurrency called Libra on Tuesday. It will be run by an association comprised of other corporate investors and non-profit members, with an expected launch in the first half of 2020.
  
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• CASA to launch drone safety API

  18-06-2019 12:43
  The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is planning to retire its ‘Can I Fly There?’ drone safety app.
  
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• Airbus says it has the technology to fly planes with no pilots, but the challenge will be convincing people to get on them - Business Insider Australia

  18-06-2019 12:31 via businessinsider.com.au
  Airbus says it has the technology to fly planes with no pilots, but the challenge will be convincing people to get on them  Business Insider AustraliaAirbus has developed technology to fly passenger jets with no pilots, and is ready to deploy it today, according to one of its top executives.
  
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• Researchers reveal technology is proving a pain in the neck - The West Australian

  18-06-2019 12:29 via thewest.com.au
  Researchers reveal technology is proving a pain in the neck  The West AustralianResearchers have revealed technology is changing the bones in our necks and skulls setting too many young people up for a lifetime of pain.
  
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• Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, aims to launch it in 2020

  18-06-2019 12:04
  ​Facebook has revealed plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra, the latest development in its effort to expand beyond social networking and move into e-commerce and global payments.
  
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• Technology Fail: How Delta Airlines' Online Check-In System Can Wreck Your Flight - Forbes

  18-06-2019 12:00 via forbes.com
  Technology Fail: How Delta Airlines' Online Check-In System Can Wreck Your Flight  ForbesIf you fly a lot you know there are rules to follow to minimize complications. But following the rules can't save you from travel snafus if the airline's technology fails ...
  
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• Survey reveals most-used CSS features and tools

  18-06-2019 12:00
  State of CSS 2019 report details which CSS features and tools developers use, which they don’t use, and which they prefer
  
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• India to review data storage rules that irked U.S. tech firms

  18-06-2019 11:26
  India will examine concerns raised by foreign technology companies around stringent rules to store data locally, the government said on Tuesday, an issue that has upset firms such as Mastercard and also irked the U.S. government.
  
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• Libra: Facebook launches cryptocurrency in bid to shake up global finance - The Guardian

  18-06-2019 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Libra: Facebook launches cryptocurrency in bid to shake up global finance  The GuardianDigital currency will let billions of users make transactions, but is already facing opposition from US lawmakers amid privacy concerns.
  
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• Hungarian government will play role in 5G network building: minister

  18-06-2019 10:27
  Hungary's government will have to play a role in building a 5G network in co-operation with service providers to ensure the infrastructure is put in place quickly, the innovation and technology minister said on Tuesday.
  
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• Technology could slash power bills in half: CSIRO - The Canberra Times

  18-06-2019 09:21 via canberratimes.com.au
  Technology could slash power bills in half: CSIRO  The Canberra TimesPower bills could be about 60 per cent less in 40 years' time if energy efficiencies and low emissions technologies are taken advantage of, a new report ...
  
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• South Australia to roll out centralised security analytics capability

  18-06-2019 09:02
  The South Australian government will invest in an “across government automated analytics and monitoring capability,” budget documents reveal.
  
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• NSW government launches $100m ‘digital restart’ fund

  18-06-2019 06:40
  New South Wales will establish a ‘Digital Restart Fund’ in 2019-20 with seed funding of $100 million over the next two years to fund whole-of-government digital transformation.
  
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• Coles to use technology to cut its costs by $1bn - iTnews

  18-06-2019 04:10 via itnews.com.au
  Coles to use technology to cut its costs by $1bn  iTnewsColes is embarking on a four-year transformation it is calling Smart Selling that aims to use technology - coupled with job cuts - to reduce its costs by $1 billion.
  
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• I need an app for those drowning in a sea of technology - The West Australian

  18-06-2019 02:59 via thewest.com.au
  I need an app for those drowning in a sea of technology  The West AustralianEverything I need is just a click away. That's what I'm told as I step out into this brave new, technology-drenched world. Yes I have “so much” at my fingertips, but ...
  
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• US chipmakers quietly lobby to ease Huawei ban

  18-06-2019 02:57
  Huawei's American chip suppliers, including Qualcomm and Intel, are quietly pressing the U.S. government to ease its ban on sales to the Chinese tech giant, even as Huawei itself avoids typical government lobbying, people familiar with the situation said.
  
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• New technology could turn every smartphone into a skin cancer detector - create digital

  18-06-2019 01:46 via createdigital.org.au
  New technology could turn every smartphone into a skin cancer detector  create digitalSkin cancer accounts for one of the largest number of cancer diagnoses in Australia every year.
  
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• Huawei says U.S. ban hurting more than expected, to wipe US$30 billion off revenue

  18-06-2019 01:19
  China's Huawei has taken a harder-than-expected hit from a U.S. ban, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said, and slashed revenue expectations for the year.
  
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