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• Android M will be unveiled at Google IO 2015

  06-05-2015 23:36
  
  Following with tradition, the latest version of Android version will be revealed during Google IO 2015. While this information hasn't been officially disclosed by Google, The Verge reports that a session description for the conference briefly surfaced and specifically mentioned "Android M." The document referenced has since been removed from the Google IO website, but Android Police posted a screengrab of it. Android 5.0, or Android Lollipop, was first known as "Android L" wh
  
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• ACLU sues Virginia county police for storing data from license plate readers

  06-05-2015 23:31
  
  Lawsuit does not object to data collection per se but says Fairfax County’s long-term storage and sharing of personal data constitutes invasion of privacy Continue reading...
  
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• LinkedIn serves up resumes of 27,000 US intelligence personnel

  06-05-2015 23:14 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  A new transparency project has mined LinkedIn to create a database of the US intelligence community - complete with codewords.
  
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• Tesla loss narrows as orders rise

  06-05-2015 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Electric car maker Tesla reports better-than-expected first quarter results, sending shares up more than 5% in trading after US markets had closed.
  
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• NetSuite updates procure-to-pay features, Android app, inks D&B pact

  06-05-2015 23:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  NetSuite also outlined customer wins including Pebble, the smart watch maker.
  
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• Zynga shares surge on layoff plans

  06-05-2015 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares in online game maker Zynga rise strongly after the firm reports a smaller-than-expected loss and plans to cut costs by laying off 18% of its workforce.
  
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• New Dell Storage solutions satiate growing enterprise storage needs

  06-05-2015 22:44
  
  Dell launched three new storage solutions designed to help businesses manage the massive growth of data at various price points. The company's new SCv2000 brings the SC series down to a new lower entry price point, the PS6110 offers more capacity and performance thanks to a dense array architecture and the Dell Storage with Microsoft Storage Spaces expands Dell's software-defined solutions.Lower priceStarting at $14,000 (£9,180, AU$17,560), the Dell SCv2000 comes in at under half the cost of th
  
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• Pandora wins lawsuit against Ascap and music publishers in royalties appeal

  06-05-2015 22:08
  
  Manhattan federal appeals court rejected case to increase rate popular internet radio service has to pay in order to license music Continue reading...
  
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• New wearables from the team behind Project Ara to debut at Google IO 2015

  06-05-2015 21:52
  
  Google's Advanced Technologies and Projects division will show off some new wearables at Google IO 2015. This is the division in charge of future-forward initiatives like the Project Ara modular phone and Project Tango 3D mapping tablet, so we should be in for some out-of-the-box wearables on May 29, the date of ATAP's IO session. Hell, we're promised as much.A description for the session, entitled "Badass and beautiful. Tech and human. Love and work. ATAP" said the team will debut &qu
  
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• Updated: Best printer: our recommendations for inkjets and lasers

  06-05-2015 21:18
  
  Overview and inkjets #1-5This article was recently updated.In choosing the best printer for you, your first decision should be whether to go for a standard printer, or a multi-function device that includes a scanner and that can also work as a standalone copier.These aren't much larger than regular printers, but they're a whole lot more versatile, especially when you need to keep a copy of a letter, a bill or any other important document, so our first list includes the best inkjet printers and b
  
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• Review: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4630

  06-05-2015 20:55
  
  Introduction and designEpson's WorkForce Pro WF-4630 is a versatile all-in-one office inkjet printer that produces economical color and black-and-white prints. Epson claims that its patented PrecisionCore inkjet technology produces better prints at a better value than a comparable laser printer.Priced at $200 (£130, AU$253), the WF-4630 competes against business-class multifunction inkjet printers like the Canon Maxify MB5320 ($399, £260, AU$505) and the HP OfficeJet Pro X551dw ($300, £200, A
  
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• 90s classic Snake makes a comeback on new smartphones

  06-05-2015 20:48
  
  Before we were flinging birds at pigs, stealing from temples, and crushing candy, there was Snake. Taneli Armanto, who brought Snake to Nokia phones in 1997, has announced that the classic game is in the works for modern smartphones, called Snake Rewind. Armanto has partnered with Finnish game studio Rumilus Design, and will release the game for iOS, Android, Windows Phone devices on May 14th. The developers promise new graphics, gameplay features, power-ups, and the ability to "rewind"
  
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• Nevada clears self-driving 18-wheeler for testing on public roads

  06-05-2015 20:24
  
  Daimler’s Inspiration big rig certified for use in state whose ‘huge stretches of empty, government-owned land’ make an ideal proving groundDrone trucks could soon be plying US highways after Nevada authorities on Wednesday granted a license to test self-driving trucks on public roads.While companies such as Google and luxury brands like Lexus have dominated the headlines with advances in driverless cars, Daimler board member Wolfgang Bernhard told reporters autonomous trucks were likely t
  
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• My house-share experiment with the Splittable app

  06-05-2015 20:12
  
  Can technology designed to split the cost of shared living beat the old-fashioned Post-it note?I was on the phone at 10pm on a Tuesday when I learned that I owed my housemate £13.61 towards the water bill. It was the moment I realised this new app had been a huge mistake.Splittable is a free download to help house-sharers get on top of living costs. The concept is simple: when you buy washing-up liquid or pay for repairs, you put the expense into the app, then everyone knows they need to p
  
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• Review: Master & Dynamic MH40

  06-05-2015 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To build a set of headphones prepped to go against some of today's tough competitors, Master & Dynamic took inspiration from the past. More specifically, from vintage microphones and leather-bound speaker cabinets that were the norm way back in the day. The Master & Dynamic MH40, while quite pricey at $399 (£319, about AU$509), is the result of a masterful fusion of old-school appeal and new-age performance. The premium build materials and inviting sound quality are each excellent in th
  
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• What CAN'T you do in a polling station?

  06-05-2015 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Is it legal to take a selfie in a polling station?
  
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• Computer games vs PE: teachers use tech to get students moving

  06-05-2015 18:00
  
  There’s no doubt sport is better exercise than playing on PlayStation, but educators say students’ love of technology could actually get them movingFit for purpose: the top five apps for PE teachers Continue reading...
  
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• Uber burns rubber out of Kansas, citing 'unbalanced, backward regulations'

  06-05-2015 17:40
  
  Company quits after state lawmakers voted through legislation that would force Uber to carry out background checks and carry additional car insurance“Kansas just shut down Uber, no pickups effective immediately,” was the message sent to Uber users in Kansas after state lawmakers voted through legislation that would force the company to carry out background checks on its drivers and carry additional car insurance. The controversial car service company said on Tuesday it would cease operations
  
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• Apple MacBook (2015) review: Slimmer and lighter than Air

  06-05-2015 17:39 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The revamped MacBook is wonderfully slim and light, with a high-quality Retina display. However, performance and battery life are relatively modest, while wired connectivity is severely limited.
  
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• Oculus headset on sale in early 2016

  06-05-2015 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook's virtual reality division Oculus reveals when its much anticipated headset will go on sale to the public.
  
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• EU unveils plans to set up digital single market for online firms

  06-05-2015 16:44
  
  European commission vice-president Andrus Ansip says EU-wide GDP could be increased by £300bn a year if a harmonised market is establishedPlans to reverse the fragmentation of internet shopping and other online services have been unveiled by the EU executive, which called for a digital single market in Europe covering everything from e-commerce to broadband spectrum, courier and parcel delivery rates, and uniform telecoms and copyright rules.Setting out an ambitious digital strategy that will r
  
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• Nepal moves to limit drone flights following earthquake

  06-05-2015 16:18
  
  Drone operators will need permission from the country’s aviation authority following complaints in affected areasThe Nepalese government has cracked down on unmanned aerial vehicles following the magnitude 7.8 that hit the country in late April.Operators who want to fly UAVs in Nepal will now have to ask for, and receive, permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN), according to an official from the organisation. Continue reading...
  
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• Apple Watch Sport review: Apple sets high bar for smartwatches on first attempt

  06-05-2015 15:58 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Matthew Miller has spent nearly two weeks with the Apple Watch Sport and it has exceeded all of his expectations. It's not yet perfect, but well ahead of Android Wear.
  
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• Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will ship in early 2016

  06-05-2015 15:40
  
  After months of rumours that the first commercial model of Facebook’s VR headset would slip beyond 2015, company confirms the newsThe first commercial model of Facebook’s much anticipated Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will go on sale in the first quarter of 2016, the company confirmed today.The announcement ends months of speculation that the release, which had been anticipated to happen by the end of 2015, would slip beyond Christmas. The most high profile device in the virtual realit
  
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• Children's TV service Hopster skips and jumps onto Apple TV

  06-05-2015 15:23
  
  British firm taking on YouTube and Netflix will offer some shows for free while charging parents £3.99 a month for an unlimited subscription Continue reading...
  
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• Counting up the world's cyber armies

  06-05-2015 15:22 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  ​Military cyber warfare capabilities have been developed in the shadows. To prevent a dangerous arms race it's time to shine a light on them.
  
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• The impossible task of counting up the world's cyber armies

  06-05-2015 15:22 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  ​Military cyber warfare capabilities have been developed in the shadows. To prevent a dangerous arms race it's time to shine a light on them.
  
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• Snake game is back for smartphones

  06-05-2015 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The classic Nokia game, Snake, is being brought back for smartphones by its original creator.
  
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• Lenovo: 'massive security risk' found

  06-05-2015 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is urging users to install an update to protect their systems after it was alerted to a series of vulnerabilities.
  
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• An end to geoblocking? Europe presents border-busting strategy for online world

  06-05-2015 13:59 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Europe has launched a new investigation into barriers to online trade and outlined a 16 point plan to update everything from copyright to privacy rules for cloud vendors.
  
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• Free Android apps connect to thousands of tracking and ad URLs, research shows

  06-05-2015 13:52
  
  Worst offenders include volume-control app that connects to 2,000 websites for advertising and tracking websites, according to France’s Eurecom Continue reading...
  
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• Game Over cafe-bar and gaming centre, Bangkok

  06-05-2015 13:45
  
  This new ‘electronic playground’ also stocks more traditional board games and does a tasty sideline in gourmet burgers and craft beers, says Bangkok-based writer Diana Hubbell Continue reading...
  
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• EU wants travel access to iPlayer

  06-05-2015 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EU's plan for a "digital single market" could result in UK citizens being able to continue using iPlayer across Europe.
  
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• ​iPhone sales growing in Europe as buyers ditch their Androids for Apple

  06-05-2015 12:52 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Apple's success in converting Europe's Android fanbase into iOS users is making the continent look more like the US.
  
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• ​German car makers, Baidu preparing 'anti-Google' bid for Nokia's Here maps

  06-05-2015 11:13 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Rival car makers are teaming up to make a bid for Nokia's Here mapping business as a defensive move against a free Google OS for autonomous cars.
  
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• Ex Machina, film review: Turing test meets sci-fi horror

  06-05-2015 10:06 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  This movie explores the nature of artificial intelligence, and more, while building to a gripping (and violent) climax.
  
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• Labor proposes adopting two-stage NBN policy

  06-05-2015 09:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Australia's opposition party has proposed formally adopting a two-stage rollout of the National Broadband Network with fibre to the premises returning should Labor be elected to federal government.
  
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• ​Google's Bigtable goes public as a cloud managed NoSQL database

  06-05-2015 09:01 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  From search to Gmail, the database technology at the heart of Google's largest internal systems is now available in public beta as a managed database service.
  
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• South Korea, EU to cooperate on Qualcomm investigations

  06-05-2015 07:38 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  South Korea and the European Union will cooperate in their ongoing investigations on US chip giant Qualcomm's alleged abuse of standard essential patents.
  
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• ​Customer data to help Woolworths deliver a lean retail model

  06-05-2015 07:35 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Woolworths is going to leverage customer data sets to help it make decisions across its entire business as part of a new three-year strategy the company plans to execute.
  
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• Telcos ordered to pay in Dallas Buyers Club piracy case

  06-05-2015 06:53 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  On the day Dallas Buyers Club LLC wanted access to the details of alleged infringers, the Federal Court has ordered iiNet and other ISPs to pay 75 percent of the costs of the case.
  
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• iiNet: TPG won't trash our brand

  06-05-2015 06:14 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Like Volkswagen buying Porsche, TPG will want to retain the quality of iiNet for the money it is offering for the deal, according to iiNet chairman Michael Smith.
  
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• ​State and local governments to get myGov for free

  06-05-2015 06:02 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Australian Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said that the federal government will offer state and local governments the use of its myGov portal for free, as it works to ramp up public and private collaboration with its Digital Transformation Office.
  
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• France expands spy agency powers

  06-05-2015 04:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Controversial rules to strengthen French intelligence services, with the aim of preventing Islamist attacks, are approved by parliament.
  
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• French lawmakers approve new sweeping spying powers

  06-05-2015 02:39 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The lower house of the French parliament has passed legislation allowing authorities to spy on suspected terrorists without prior authorisation from a judge.
  
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• VIDEO: Machine tries to beat poker players

  06-05-2015 02:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's best poker players are taking on a poker playing artificial intelligence.
  
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• Plane has 1,000 3D printed parts

  06-05-2015 02:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 parts on the Airbus A350 XWB are 3D printed using materials that only recently became available to the manufacturing process.
  
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• Coles takes notes from startups, trials hiku

  06-05-2015 02:15 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Coles has launched a trial of hiku, a digital device that can help customers create a digital shopping list, as part of an experimental approach the company is taking to introduce new products.
  
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• A question of artificial intelligence

  06-05-2015 01:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will robots really be smarter than human beings one day?
  
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• Is cyber-warfare really that scary?

  06-05-2015 01:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Are fears of a new "Pearl Harbor attack" overblown?
  
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