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• Niantic reveals $200m funding as it develops Harry Potter

  24-11-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new game, called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, will see players take to the streets to cast spells and fight magical beasts.
  
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• Experts reveal how to survive an apocalypse

  24-11-2017 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to an expert, a lot of what drives evacuations is mass hysteria, and most natural disasters don't require an immediate evacuation because they can be predicted, like hurricanes.
  
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• Researchers reveal 'tape recorder' made of microbes

  24-11-2017 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Columbia researchers used gene editing to enable e. Coli bacteria to not only record their interactions with the environment but also time-stamp the events.
  
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• Deer hunting permits slashed across Western states

  24-11-2017 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unusually cold weather and heavy snowfall that blanketed much of the Western U.S. last winter killed off many young deer.
  
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• Can you spot the bird camouflaged into wood?

  24-11-2017 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Next time you're passing a wooden post in Brazil, you may need to look twice in case it suddenly flies away. Video has captured a Common potoo, a bird that can camouflage into a wooden log.
  
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• NASA to see if space turn E. coli into a SUPERBUG

  24-11-2017 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA believe that in zero gravity, the bug could have an increased resistance to antibiotics - which could cause major problems for astronauts.
  
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• Nissan to unveil new 'variable compression' engine

  24-11-2017 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nissan, an early mover in the electric vehicle market, will use the Los Angeles auto show next week to send a message about gasoline-fueled engines: They're not dead yet.
  
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• World has 3rd warmest year and 4th warmest October

  24-11-2017 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NOAA data has shown that October 2017 tied with 2003 as the fourth hottest October on record, and the month also brought climate anomalies - 12% of the contiguous US was in drought by the end of it.
  
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• What the color-coded uniforms of US aircraft crewmen mean

  24-11-2017 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The US Navy has come up with a color-coded system that categorizes the roles of personnel on the deck of aircraft carriers into seven different colors: purple, yellow, blue, brown, green, red and white.
  
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• Mark Quigley ensures his team is on top of disruptive new developments in fintech. @Accenture_Irl #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/people/mark-qu…

  24-11-2017 20:30 via twitter.com
  Mark Quigley ensures his team is on top of disruptive new developments in fintech. @Accenture_Irl #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/people/mark-qu…
  
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• 'Robot surgery' could save men from prostate cancer

  24-11-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The £1 million Da Vinci robots have saved over 500 men with the advanced disease. They perform the life-saving surgery at University College London Hospitals.
  
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• Facial Recognition Software Tracking Shoppers In Malls And Stores Everywhere

  24-11-2017 20:23 via technocracy.news
  Malls and retailers will be tracking everyone and everything during this shopping season. The goal is to collect valuable marketing data that can then be used against you. Data is the opiate of Technocrats. ⁃ TN EditorRetailers are using facial recognition to collect data about customers as they shop in stores, according to an IT company with insight into the space.
  “One of the big things brick-and-mortar retailers are getting into now is knowing their customers … tracking who
  
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• 2030 Agenda Planners: Politics Stand In Way Of Sustainable Development

  24-11-2017 20:06 via technocracy.news
  The natural enemies of Technocrat planners are politicians who block their intentions to implement Sustainable Development and destroy Capitalism and Free Enterprise. This antipathy exists in every community where Technocrat planners are embedded. ⁃ TN EditorEfforts for sustainable development that meet global standards are often hindered by politics and an adversarial work culture among civil servants of all levels, planners said today.
  Political and personal friction between federal, sta
  
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• Never lose a gem of a tweet to the ravages of the algorithmic timeline again! #Twitter siliconrepublic.com/gear/twitter-n…

  24-11-2017 20:05 via twitter.com
  Never lose a gem of a tweet to the ravages of the algorithmic timeline again! #Twitter siliconrepublic.com/gear/twitter-n…
  
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• Quantum messages could stop cyber criminals stealing data

  24-11-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new system, developed by researchers from Ohio State University, is capable of creating and distributing encryption codes at rates five to 10 times faster than existing methods (stock image).
  
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• New Nissan engine bids to extend life for internal...

  24-11-2017 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nissan, an early mover in the electric vehicle market, will use the Los Angeles auto show next week to send a message about gasoline-fueled engines: They're not dead yet.
  
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• The drone that found a Shaker Village in New Hampshire

  24-11-2017 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The camera can identify remnants of buildings and other structures up to several feet below the surface, as temperatures of that brick or stone material is often warmer than the soil around it.
  
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• These #European #startups are in the #fintech driving seat for 2018: @IDFinance_com @Klarna @monzo @Onfido @PayFit @plynkapp @ReceiptBank

  24-11-2017 19:25 via twitter.com
  These #European #startups are in the #fintech driving seat for 2018: @IDFinance_com @Klarna @monzo @Onfido @PayFit @plynkapp @ReceiptBank
  
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• Warnings over net-connected Christmas gadgets

  24-11-2017 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Parents should check net-connected toys and gadgets are safe to give to children, warns data watchdog.
  
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• Nab a bargain while there’s still time #BlackFridayDeals twitter.com/inspirefesthq/…

  24-11-2017 19:23 via twitter.com
  Nab a bargain while there’s still time #BlackFridayDeals twitter.com/inspirefesthq/…
  
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• Fake Amazon Black Friday ad on Google links to scam page

  24-11-2017 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shoppers hoping to visit Seattle based retailer Amazon's website have encountered a tech support scam set up by cyber criminals, hidden in an ad which appeared at the top of Google.
  
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• German #IIoT is on the rise while #Dublin fails to rank highly in the latest #SmartCities Index. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/deuts…

  24-11-2017 19:00 via twitter.com
  German #IIoT is on the rise while #Dublin fails to rank highly in the latest #SmartCities Index. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/deuts…
  
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• 'Biohybrid' robots that could help treat cancer

  24-11-2017 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The robots were manufactured by an international team of researchers led by the the Chinese University of Hong Kong, by coating tiny algae with magnetic particles.
  
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• Why Black Friday causes 'retail rage'

  24-11-2017 18:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study by researchers at various US universities has shown that customers who have an emotional response to shopping scenarios are more likely to be willing to engage in misbehavior.
  
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• What if consciousness is not what drives the human mind?

  24-11-2017 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor David A Oakley from UCL and Professor Peter Halligan of Cardiff University explain we don't consciously choose our thoughts - instead we become aware of them.
  
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• Don’t believe the hype: John Garvey of @PwC has some doubts about #blockchain. #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/pwc…

  24-11-2017 18:30 via twitter.com
  Don’t believe the hype: John Garvey of @PwC has some doubts about #blockchain. #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/pwc…
  
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• Russian sub can hit cities 5,778 miles away with nukes

  24-11-2017 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Borei II-class, or Borei-A, sub Knyaz Vladimir, or Prince Vladimir, was launched during a ceremony at the Sevmash Shipyards in Severodvinsk in northern Russia.
  
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• Looking for some #BlackFriday deals? We have a few tips for the sci-tech lover in your life siliconrepublic.com/trending/black…

  24-11-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  Looking for some #BlackFriday deals? We have a few tips for the sci-tech lover in your life siliconrepublic.com/trending/black…
  
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• The world after PSD2: Compliant or competitive? siliconrepublic.com/companies/psd2…

  24-11-2017 17:53 via twitter.com
  The world after PSD2: Compliant or competitive? siliconrepublic.com/companies/psd2…
  
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• 1,500-year-old Christian mosaic uncovered in Israel

  24-11-2017 17:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The find (left) was made in the coastal city of Ashdod, by a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and Leipzig University.
  
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• How to stop being a spoilt b*** and get the life you want

  24-11-2017 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neurolinguistic practitioner and accredited international coach, Nicola Findlay, 36, from Surrey, is the author of Live Like You Give A F***.
  
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• Brands pull YouTube ads over images of children

  24-11-2017 17:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Comments from paedophiles were found posted on the San Bruno-based video sharing site alongside clips of scantily clad children causing big companies to pull their advertising.
  
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• Weekend takeaway: Nuggets of wisdom about fintech siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/fint…

  24-11-2017 17:32 via twitter.com
  Weekend takeaway: Nuggets of wisdom about fintech siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/fint…
  
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• Black Friday history, supervolcano threat: Podcast 345

  24-11-2017 17:26
  
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• Apple's Seoul office was raided by South Korean officials

  24-11-2017 17:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A report by Metro.co.uk suggests that investigators from the Korean Fair Trade Commission visited Apple's Seoul office earlier this week to 'ask the firm questions about its business practices'.
  
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• #MostRead today: New people from all around the world join @Fidelity every day siliconrepublic.com/people/fidelit…

  24-11-2017 17:23 via twitter.com
  #MostRead today: New people from all around the world join @Fidelity every day siliconrepublic.com/people/fidelit…
  
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• #MostRead today: The best Black Friday advice and 5 deals worth a look siliconrepublic.com/trending/black… #BlackFriday

  24-11-2017 17:22 via twitter.com
  #MostRead today: The best Black Friday advice and 5 deals worth a look siliconrepublic.com/trending/black… #BlackFriday
  
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• Avatars can help schizophrenia patients control...

  24-11-2017 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kings College London researchers and schizophrenia patients used computers to fine-tune the voices of these avatars, so the patients could come face-to-face with their tormentors.
  
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• Whirlpool named as 'worst fire offenders'

  24-11-2017 16:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shocking new figures collated by the London Fire Brigade have shown that Whirlpool white goods cause three times as many blazes as the nearest major manufacturer.
  
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• Twitter designer reveals preview 'Save for Later' feature

  24-11-2017 16:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Twitter is currently testing the 'Save for Later' feature and staff product designer Tina Koyama who is based in the San Fransisco Bay tweeted a preview of what the company is working on.
  
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• Forget Sesame Street, scientists pretty much watched Big Bird evolve on Galápagos island

  24-11-2017 16:32 via go.theregister.com
  New finch species developed in just two generations New research has documented a species of finch evolving on the Galápagos island of Daphne Major, 1,000km off the west coast of Ecuador, in just two generations.…
  
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• Google is forced to take down 'distasteful' survey

  24-11-2017 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The survey had to be completed before users could access an article on child sex abuse investigations on London-based Press Gazette's website.
  
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• Pornhub to open its first store in Manhattan

  24-11-2017 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pornhub will open its first store in SoHo on Friday to promote the popular adult website. The Manhattan-based store will stay open until December 20.
  
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• 80 new #fintech positions up for grabs at @TaxbackGroupHQ in #Kilkenny. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/taxback-i…

  24-11-2017 16:30 via twitter.com
  80 new #fintech positions up for grabs at @TaxbackGroupHQ in #Kilkenny. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/taxback-i…
  
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• Flies more germ-laden than suspected

  24-11-2017 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Flies' disease-carrying potential may be greater than previously thought, say US researchers.
  
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• Conspiracy theorists claim to have spotted a hand on Mars

  24-11-2017 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mysterious object was spotted in a photo sent back to Earth by Nasa's Mars rover, by Scott C. Waring, an alien enthusiast who regularly posts about alleged sightings and is based in Taiwan.
  
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• FIT Ltd launches new ICT Level 6 apprenticeship programme siliconrepublic.com/jobs/fit-ltd-a…

  24-11-2017 16:27 via twitter.com
  FIT Ltd launches new ICT Level 6 apprenticeship programme siliconrepublic.com/jobs/fit-ltd-a…
  
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• Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany

  24-11-2017 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Employees disrupt one of the retailer's busiest shopping days in disputes over pay and conditions.
  
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• PwC global FS leader: ‘Blockchain is not going to change the world’ siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/pwc…

  24-11-2017 16:11 via twitter.com
  PwC global FS leader: ‘Blockchain is not going to change the world’ siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/pwc…
  
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• Interested in a #fintech career? We’ve got you covered! #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/careers/fintec…

  24-11-2017 16:10 via twitter.com
  Interested in a #fintech career? We’ve got you covered! #Fintech2018 siliconrepublic.com/careers/fintec…
  
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