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• Xbox One to run old Xbox 360 games

  15-06-2015 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Old Xbox 360 games will be playable on the newer Xbox One console, Microsoft has announced.
  
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• ​Databricks' Apache Spark cloud platform goes public

  15-06-2015 18:35 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Unveiled last June, the Apache Spark cloud-hosted platform from Databricks has now opened its doors for business.
  
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• Review: Samsung UE48JU7500T

  15-06-2015 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and FeaturesThe UE48JU7500 is a 48-inch TV that sits just above the centre of Samsung's new UHD TV range. In specification terms it's vey similar to the previously tested Samsung UE48JU7000, with one major exception. Its screen is curved rather than flat.The JU7500 wears this curve very attractively, thanks to the way the concave screen is married to a skinny and boldly chamfered bezel and a striking forward-thrusting single-bar stand. That said, its dark grey finish doesn't look an
  
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• HTC One M9 software update significantly improves camera performance

  15-06-2015 15:21 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The one feature of the HTC One M9 that receives criticism around the world is the camera performance. This new software update significantly improves performance and make the M9 a solid choice.
  
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• Digital Magna Carta 'Top 10' revealed

  15-06-2015 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British Library reveals the current Top 10 clauses people would like to see in a Magna Carta for the digital age.
  
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• IBM makes cluster compute engine Apache Spark core to its cloud

  15-06-2015 13:26 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  IBM is to offer Apache Spark as a service through its Bluemix cloud platform and will deploy thousands of developers to work on the distributed computing framework for big data analytics.
  
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• When to talk, when to shut up: How honest should you be with your peers?

  15-06-2015 11:30 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Sharing experiences and war stories with other IT leaders is an important way of expanding your knowledge and network. But how much sharing is too much?
  
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• VIDEO: Penguins reflect your image

  15-06-2015 10:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The New York artist who has designed a mirror made of 450 mechanical penguins.
  
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• Netgear Arlo, First Take: Wireless, waterproof and extensible

  15-06-2015 09:04 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Plenty of connected cameras are suitable for monitoring your home or office, but Netgear's new Arlo is completely wireless and comfortably waterproof, with infrared built in for night and dark areas. It's increasingly extensible too.
  
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• Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security, First Take: Wireless, waterproof and extensible

  15-06-2015 09:04 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Plenty of connected cameras are suitable for monitoring your home or office, but Netgear's new Arlo is completely wireless and comfortably waterproof, with infrared built in for night and dark areas. It's increasingly extensible too.
  
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• Singapore to cease 2G services by April 2017

  15-06-2015 09:00 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Singaporean telcos have agreed to cease 2G services in Singapore, shifting customers over to the more advanced 3G and 4G services.
  
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• Fallout 4 to be released in November

  15-06-2015 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The E3 games event in Los Angeles is kicked off by publisher Bethesda with its release date for Fallout 4 as well as a "robust" line-up of new titles.
  
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• Telstra hits out at overcharging claims from Vodafone

  15-06-2015 07:21 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Telstra has attributed its success to being able to attract customers willing to pay for its services at a premium, following a report by the Centre for International Economics accusing the telco of ripping off customers.
  
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• Vocus fends off TPG to secure AU$1.2b deal for Amcom

  15-06-2015 06:30 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Despite a blocking move by TPG, Amcom shareholders have decisively voted to merge with Vocus Communications.
  
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• Secure web gets push from Wikipedia switch to HTTPS and Apple iOS 9 recommendation

  15-06-2015 04:33 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The slow progression towards a more secure internet continues, with Wikimedia sites soon to use HTTPS for all traffic, while Apple recommends that all new apps use TLS connections.
  
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• TPG's iiNet acquisition schedule laid out

  15-06-2015 03:36 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Amidst investigation by the ACCC, the proposed purchase of iiNet by rival telco TPG has been clarified, with shareholders to vote on the sale on July 27, and the ACCC to have its say on August 20.
  
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• VIDEO: Keeping Asia's cities safe

  15-06-2015 03:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As urban populations keep rising, law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to corporate partners to provide more sophisticated technology.
  
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• 'Text walking lanes' in Belgian city

  15-06-2015 03:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Belgian city of Antwerp introduces temporary "text walking lanes" - similar to cycle lanes - to stop mobile phone users from bumping into pedestrians.
  
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• UK firm launches 'emoji Pin codes'

  15-06-2015 03:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A British company launches an emoji alternative to the traditional four-digit personal identification number (Pin) commonly used in online banking.
  
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• Video content consumption to drive Australia's IP traffic up threefold by 2019: Cisco

  15-06-2015 03:03 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  According to Cisco's latest Visual Networking Index, Australia's IP traffic is expected to reach 1.4 exabytes per month by 2019.
  
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• VIDEO: Smartphone Sheriff in South Korea

  15-06-2015 02:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government in South Korea has developed its own app called Smart Sheriff.
  
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• Quest for the smell of sweet success

  15-06-2015 01:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How tech can bring Willy Wonka to life
  
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