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• Apple hit by 'bagelgate' as New Yorkers criticize its new bagel emoji

  08-10-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Silicon Valley is reckoning with another emoji apocalypse thanks to Apple's polarizing plain bagel image, out in iOS 12.1 on iPhones and iPads. Users took to Twitter to criticize it.
  
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• Warning over WhatsApp voicemail scam that could give hackers access to your account

  08-10-2018 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scammers attempt to gain access to a user's account by taking advantage of weakly secured voicemail inboxes. In doing so, they can figure out the security code sent by WhatsApp to log into users' accounts.
  
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• Climate change: How 1.5C degrees of global warming could change the world

  08-10-2018 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why a UN climate change report says global warming should be kept to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
  
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• Climate change: How 1.5 degrees could change the world

  08-10-2018 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Why it's vital we take steps to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees
  
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• Climate change: What would you be prepared to do?

  08-10-2018 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Here's five things we can do to help prevent global temperatures rising more than 1.5 degrees C.
  
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• The study that could find out what REALLY killed off 60 foot megalodon shark

  08-10-2018 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Megalodon is the most massive shark species that ever lived, growing to 60 feet long - yet researchers have never found out why it suddenly disappeared 2.5 million years ago.
  
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• Apple fixes 'chargegate' bug that left iPhone XS users unable to charge when their screen was offf

  08-10-2018 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Apple's release notes for the update, it 'fixes an issue where some iPhone XS devices did not immediately charge when connected to a Lightning cable.'
  
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• NASA's Hubble Space Telescope sidelined by serious pointing failure

  08-10-2018 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has said that one of Hubble's gyroscopes failed last Friday. As a result, Hubble is in so-called safe mode with non-essential systems turned off, putting all science observations on hold.
  
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• This week in the world of #infosec, a French police officer was charged with using confidential police #data, which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-10-2018 21:00 via twitter.com
  This week in the world of #infosec, a French police officer was charged with using confidential police #data, which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ancient Mayan salt factory reveals the mysterious culture cured fish and meats 1,000 years ago

  08-10-2018 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The salt factory, called the Paynes Creek Salt Works, was used as a recently as 1,000 years ago, when the Mayans were at the peak of their civilisation. It is located in Paynes Creek National Park in Belize.
  
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• Out like a light: Scientists discover the brain's 'sleep switch'

  08-10-2018 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A cluster of cells in the region of the brain responsible for sleep becomes activated as a person is nodding off, according to a study by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
  
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• UN report reveals unprecedented changes humanity must make by 2030

  08-10-2018 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists said humanity must cut how much meat it eats and get rid of all gas boilers to stop a bout of global warming that will grip the planet by 2050.
  
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• Man named Brett Kavanagh complains about having name like SCOTUS judge

  08-10-2018 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Kentucky man named Brett Kavanagh complained about his name being similar to the Supreme Court's Brett Kavanaugh. His tweet earned a million likes.
  
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• SpaceX set for First manned US space launch since the shuttle retired in June 2019

  08-10-2018 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A flight on Boeing spacecraft is set to follow in August 2019. The timetable for both launches has already been postponed several times.
  
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• One-off genetic test could detect heart attack risk

  08-10-2018 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The test could help explain why people with apparently no risk factors can still have a heart attack.
  
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• This year’s economics #NobelPrize has gone to William D Nordhaus and Paul M Romer, leaders in #climatechange policy… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-10-2018 20:25 via twitter.com
  This year’s economics #NobelPrize has gone to William D Nordhaus and Paul M Romer, leaders in #climatechange policy… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The move ostensibly frees up Granahan McCourt to focus exclusively on the #NationalBroadbandPlan  siliconrepublic.com/comms/enet-iff…

  08-10-2018 19:50 via twitter.com
  The move ostensibly frees up Granahan McCourt to focus exclusively on the #NationalBroadbandPlan  siliconrepublic.com/comms/enet-iff…
  
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• Google exposed user data, chose not to tell public - WSJ

  08-10-2018 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Google exposed the private data of hundreds of thousands of users of its Google+ social network and opted not to disclose the issue partly due to fears of regulatory scrutiny, the WSJ claims.
  
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• Walmart teams up with MGM to take on Amazon with its video-on-demand service Vudu

  08-10-2018 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Walmart is partnering with MGM to create content for its Vudu video-on-demand service, which the retailer bought eight years ago, as it seeks to compete with rivals like Netflix and Amazon.
  
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• Great news for #Belfast today! #jobfairy #Belfastjobs #hiring siliconrepublic.com/jobs/grant-tho…

  08-10-2018 19:15 via twitter.com
  Great news for #Belfast today! #jobfairy #Belfastjobs #hiring siliconrepublic.com/jobs/grant-tho…
  
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• Working alongside ROBOTS will be part of a new university course

  08-10-2018 19:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from Sligo Institute of Technology in Ireland are testing a 'Paro' robot-seal that reacts to petting and conversation.
  
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• Hundreds of fish left flapping in small pool of water on a British beach

  08-10-2018 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The fish sighting - which took place on Gwithian beach, near Hayle, Cornwall - was reported to an animal welfare charity who described the incident as 'very unusual'.
  
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• ISS astronaut captures stunning shots from space

  08-10-2018 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  These incredible images, taken by European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst are the latest in a stunning series of images he has taken from the ISS.
  
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• Social media 'can feed people's addiction to THEMSELVES'

  08-10-2018 18:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Being 'addicted to yourself' is a condition with parallels to serious alcohol, drug or gambling addiction, according to a new study from the University of Derby. (Stock image)
  
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• We headed down to the @UL Careers Fair last week to talk to some of the employers and find out how they were lookin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-10-2018 18:40 via twitter.com
  We headed down to the @UL Careers Fair last week to talk to some of the employers and find out how they were lookin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Privacy fears as Facebook unveils $200 video chat device with cameras that follow you

  08-10-2018 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Monday, the firm finally took the wraps off of two new video communications devices, the $199 Portal and the $349 Portal+, which are meant to help family and friends stay in touch.
  
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• UN report reveals unprecedented changes humanity must make to avoid heat, drought and floods by 2030

  08-10-2018 18:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists said humanity must cut how much meat it eats and get rid of all gas boilers to stop a bout of global warming that will grip the planet by 2050.
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope sidelined by serious pointing...

  08-10-2018 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has said that one of Hubble's gyroscopes failed last Friday. As a result, Hubble is in so-called safe mode with non-essential systems turned off, putting all science observations on hold.
  
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• A lot of weight is put on whether or not employees are the right ‘fit’, but HR leader @RobinSchooling is wondering… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-10-2018 18:05 via twitter.com
  A lot of weight is put on whether or not employees are the right ‘fit’, but HR leader @RobinSchooling is wondering… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• #MostRead Today: Webio brings the art of conversation into the AI age ow.ly/1Tcd30m94Qd

  08-10-2018 17:55 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Webio brings the art of conversation into the AI age ow.ly/1Tcd30m94Qd
  
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• #MostRead Today: These 8 companies are all great places to start a software development career ow.ly/XONW30m94Ry

  08-10-2018 17:55 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: These 8 companies are all great places to start a software development career ow.ly/XONW30m94Ry
  
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• #MostRead Today: Ireland joins fight against Europe’s plans for a digital tax ow.ly/63fN30m94Th

  08-10-2018 17:55 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Ireland joins fight against Europe’s plans for a digital tax ow.ly/63fN30m94Th
  
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• #MostRead Today: Scientists find ‘switch’ in the brain that lets us sleep, and why it makes us colder ow.ly/11UD30m94NW

  08-10-2018 17:54 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Scientists find ‘switch’ in the brain that lets us sleep, and why it makes us colder ow.ly/11UD30m94NW
  
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• #MostRead Today: New spray-on sensors could completely change world of IoT ow.ly/UzBB30m94Pm

  08-10-2018 17:54 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: New spray-on sensors could completely change world of IoT ow.ly/UzBB30m94Pm
  
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• Boz: Defending Facebook's Portal screens

  08-10-2018 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The social network's hardware chief Andrew Bosworth makes the case for trusting its new video chat screen.
  
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• Microsoft testing new game-streaming service

  08-10-2018 17:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Microsoft is testing a new game streaming service called Project xCloud that is designed to work across PCs, consoles and mobile devices, the company has revealed.
  
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• How to tell if your Facebook account has been hacked

  08-10-2018 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With Facebook security a hot topic at the moment, here’s how you can tell if your Facebook account has been hacked, and all you need to know about how to protect and deactivate your account
  
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• Economists win Nobel for work on climate and growth

  08-10-2018 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win prize for research on how climate and technology affect the economy.
  
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• Huge blades of ice 50 ft tall found on Jupiter's frozen moon Europa

  08-10-2018 17:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lead author Dr Daniel Hobley from Cardiff University says landing a spacecraft on the mysterious waterworld will be devilishly difficult.
  
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• CryptoCity: Seoul Mayor Plans $100 Million To Build Blockchain Smart City

  08-10-2018 17:18 via technocracy.news
  Blockchain technology that enables cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin will also enable Smart Cities, and Seoul, South Korea will be a test lab. Blockchain technology can be used for any conceivable type of transaction, from parking tickets to real estate transactions. ⁃ TN EditorPark Won-soon, the mayor of Seoul, has revealed a five-year plan to invest $108 million to develop the South Korean capital as a smart city powered by blockchain.
  In a speech during his visit to Zurich, Park announced l
  
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• Video shows Elon Musk's Space X rocket leaving the atmosphere

  08-10-2018 17:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stunning visuals were created when the Falcon 9 rocket rose above the horizon and into sunlight before the first stage - or main body of the rocket - separated from the smaller second stage.
  
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• Does this photo show a man using a mobile phone in 1943?

  08-10-2018 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The man in a brown suit was photographed on Towan Beach, Cornwall, in 1943 and can be seen peering at something in his hands - in a gesture which looks very familiar in 2018.
  
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• Revolutionary fingerprint drug test can detect amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine and opiates

  08-10-2018 16:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts used the technology, developed by Cambridge firm Intelligent Fingerprinting, to test its effectiveness on the four main groups of drugs regularly abused by addicts.
  
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• SpaceX touches down in California as Voyager 2 spies interstellar space

  08-10-2018 16:50 via go.theregister.com
  Musk's mighty missile no match for the plucky probe that could SpaceX were cock-a-hoop this morning as the company landed its first booster at California's Vandenburg Air Force Base. NASA merely coughed politely and pointed toward its Voyager 2 probe, which looks to be about to enter interstellar space.…
  
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• UN report reveals unprecedented changes humanity must make to avoid heat, drought and floods by 2050

  08-10-2018 16:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists said humanity must cut how much meat it eats and get rid of all gas boilers to stop a bout of global warming that will grip the planet by 2050.
  
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• Heathrow fined for USB stick data breach

  08-10-2018 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  A worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public.
  
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• Former Google Top Exec: Silicon Valley Needs To “End The Self-Delusion”

  08-10-2018 16:16 via technocracy.news
  Powell’s critique exposes the Technocrat groupthink that persists in Silicon Valley. Hundreds of tech execs have had attacks of conscience, many of whom fled to Esalen Institute in Big Sur to be reprogrammed with eastern religion and to get in touch with their ‘inner net”. This is a must-read to understand how Silicon Valley really thinks. ⁃ TN EditorAfter overcoming the temptation to publish under a pseudonym, former Google PR executive Jessica Powell has finally dropped
  
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• Facebook hoax hitting inboxes telling users their accounts been cloned

  08-10-2018 16:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Facebook hoax message targeting people across the globe tells users that someone is impersonating them on the social network.
  
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• Facebook's UK tax bill triples to £15.8m despite making £1.2bn

  08-10-2018 16:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The social network's corporation tax demand tripled to £15.8million in 2017 but it only had to pay £7.4million on its profits despite British revenues reaching an extraordinary 1.2billion that year.
  
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• ‘Mystery space junk’ washes up on South Carolina beach and mystifies residents

  08-10-2018 16:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The large cylindrical object, described as being soft and feeling like foam, was found by Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network who are usually deployed to deal with marine animals.
  
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