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• Kaspersky files antitrust complaint against Apple in Russia

  19-03-2019 23:52 via zdnet.com
  After Spotify complained about Apple's unfair App Store policies to EU authorities, Kaspersky does the same in Russia.
  
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• First Look: Stadia Controller

  19-03-2019 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At Google’s opening keynote at this year’s Game Developers Conference, CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled the future of game-streaming: Stadia. The correct plural pronunciation of the word ‘stadium’, Stadia will offer gamers an arena to watch and participate, game and stream their games to the wider world. It’s ambitious and, despite some huge unknown factors like cost, game library and recommended specs, potentially game-changing. Part and parcel of Stadia is the
  
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• Best FreeSync monitors for G-Sync: get the Nvidia G-Sync display for less

  19-03-2019 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nvidia launched G-Sync five years ago, promising the end of screen tearing and visual artifacts. And, while the technology has certainly had its fair share of controversy, it’s become one of the best monitor technologies. Recently at CES 2019, Nvidia decided to port its G-Sync technology to FreeSync monitors designed to work with AMD graphics cards. After testing 400 FreeSync monitors, Nvidia recently announced that 15 of them were worthy of G-Sync, opening the tech up to more afforda
  
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• Facebook cracks down on discriminatory ads after years of backlash

  19-03-2019 21:48 via theguardian.com
  ACLU hails ‘sweeping changes’ after company criticized over ad targeting based on race, gender and ageFacebook is taking steps to block discriminatory ads for housing, employment and credit by preventing advertisers from targeting users based on race, gender, age and zip code.The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other rights groups, which sued Facebook for violating civil rights laws with its ad practices, announced the “historic settlement” on Tuesday, saying &l
  
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• SAP adds more intelligent capabilities to Analytics Cloud

  19-03-2019 21:26 via zdnet.com
  New features like natural language querying take advantage of machine learning to create smoother workflows.
  
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• Goats, cows and Devin Nunes' mom: how a Republican's Twitter lawsuit backfired

  19-03-2019 20:58 via theguardian.com
  US congressman’s action against the company and its users has led to what is known as the ‘Streisand effect’The US congressman Devin Nunes sent the Twitterverse spiraling into hilarity late on Monday with his lawsuit listing the purported crimes of Twitter users “Devin Nunes’ Mom” and “Devin Nunes’ Cow”.In the lawsuit against Twitter and a handful of users, the California Republican claims to be the victim of vicious internet trolls, as well
  
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• Google Stadia: company makes a play for gamers with new streaming service

  19-03-2019 20:27 via theguardian.com
  Stadia, which will allow users to play games on any device, will launch later in 2019Google announced its entry into the video game market with Google Stadia, a service that will allow players to stream video games to any screen – phone, tablet, TV or computer.Google announced Stadia at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday. The cloud-powered service will allow users to log in from any screen using the Chrome browser, a Chromecast device or a Google Pixel phone or tabl
  
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• Google announces Stadia game streaming platform

  19-03-2019 20:15 via zdnet.com
  Stadia platform will let you play games on Google's servers but beam high-quality video feeds to your own devices.
  
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• Mirai botnet returns to target IoT devices

  19-03-2019 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new variant of the Mirai malware targeting IoT devices has been discovered in the wild by security researchers from Palo Alto Networks.The researchers first discovered this new strain earlier this year and now it is being used in a new IoT botnet targeting smart signage TVs and wireless presentation systems.The authors of the botnet have spent a great deal of time upgrading older versions of the Mirai malware with new exploits and according to Palo Alto Networks, this new Mirai botnet uses 27
  
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• Google's Stadia game service is more powerful than an Xbox One X and PS4 Pro combined

  19-03-2019 19:50
  
  Google's game streaming service (don't call it a console) will launch in 2019 and will support 4K gaming at launch
  
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• Stadia: everything you need to know about Google's game-streaming service

  19-03-2019 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Imagine a world where you don't need expensive gaming hardware to play the next big release – a world where all you have to do is open the Chrome browser, pick out a game you want to play and instantly have it start without any need for a lengthy download or surprisingly large patch. That’s the idea of Google’s cloud gaming service, Stadia. From Chrome tab to 4K, 60fps game, in five seconds. No installation. Google promises that Google Stadia's cloud computing power is the
  
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• All aboard the driverless bus in Greater Manchester

  19-03-2019 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Developers hope driverless technology could be used in public transport within five years.
  
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• Some Windows 7, 8.1 users reporting Security Essentials and Windows Defender problems

  19-03-2019 18:44 via zdnet.com
  Some Windows 7 and 8.1 users are noticing that their automatic anti-malware protection has been turned off and are seeing out-of-date virus definitions. A definition update fix may be coming shortly.
  
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• EU government websites littered with Google ad trackers

  19-03-2019 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Adtech trackers from Google and other firms were found on all but three government websites belonging to EU member states raising privacy concerns as citizens were tracked without their knowledge.Following an analysis of 184,683 EU government web pages, Cookiebot has released a new report revealing that 112 companies have been tracking EU citizens' browsing habits when visiting such sites.Adtech trackers were discovered on 25 of the 28 member states' sites with only those belonging to Spain, Ger
  
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• Is IBM’s AI demonstration enough for a quantum killer app?

  19-03-2019 18:39 via zdnet.com
  IBM reports results of running a machine learning classifier on two qubits of its "IBM Q" quantum computer. The researchers haven't yet found the "quantum advantage" over classical computing, but are hopeful they're going in the right direction. Is there approach of massive compute enough to dispel deep learning's fascination with hierarchies of representation?
  
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• Google reveals gaming platform Stadia

  19-03-2019 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The new digital platform will stream games and has its own controller
  
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• Get up to £140 in pre-paid Mastercards with BT's fibre broadband deals

  19-03-2019 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the ever-changing landscape that is BT Broadband deals, we are yet again greeted with a brand new free incentive making the popular ISP's fibre broadband deals just that bit more tempting - this time in the form of massive cashback in reward cards.While this offer can't quite touch BT's impressive free gifts from last week, there's no doubt that this is still one of the best broadband deals available right now. Putting all of the attention onto BT's reward cards, these offers focus fully on g
  
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• Zenit unveils 50mm f/0.95 lens

  19-03-2019 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Super-wide-aperture lenses usually arrive with a painful price tag, particularly when they’re designed for full-frame cameras. And yet, Zenit has just confirmed a 50mm f/0.95 optic that arrives with a three-figure asking price.The Zenitar 0.95 | 50 is being launched in Russia with a 50,000 ruble price tag, which works out at about $780 /£590 /AU$1,100, although there's no word yet on when it'll become available in other markets. If you’re thinking that price sounds too good to
  
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• These are the top ten security vulnerabilities most exploited by hackers

  19-03-2019 18:18 via zdnet.com
  But one simple thing could help stop the vast majority of these attacks, say researchers.
  
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• The SEC calls for new contempt sanctions for Elon Musk

  19-03-2019 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  US financial regulator has called for sanctions after Mr Musk tweeted without seeking Tesla's approval.
  
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• Severe security bug found in popular PHP library for creating PDF files

  19-03-2019 18:15 via zdnet.com
  Vulnerability patched last year, but many websites and web apps will most likely remain vulnerable for years.
  
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• Best dedicated server hosting providers of 2019

  19-03-2019 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Opting for a dedicated server means that you get an entire server to yourself. There's no sharing of CPU time, RAM or bandwidth, which means your website stays responsive at all times.Shared website hosting can appear to be amazing value, with feature-packed products available for just a few pounds every month. But the reality is often very different, and they're not always the bargains they seem.Very low prices probably mean the host is cramming more customers onto each server, for instance. Pe
  
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• Best budget smartphone 2019: our top cheap mobiles

  19-03-2019 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our round up of the best budget smartphones available. We've painstakingly reviewed all the top budget smartphones around, to bring you our definitive ranking on the very best, so you can find the best cheap phone for you.Update: There's another new entry into our best budget smartphones line up, with the Motorola One joining the party.In the past, the term 'best cheap phones' was usually a warning rather than a tempting proposition, with shoddy build quality, sluggish performance, la
  
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• UK government spending £1bn on cloud transition

  19-03-2019 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Migrating to the cloud can be a costly process and new figures have revealed that the UK government is spending more than £1bn each year as it undergoes its own cloud transition.According to industry experts, public sector bodies are set to spend as much as £1.3bn on cloud services before the fiscal year ends in April.Government figures for the 2017/2018 year show that around £1.1bn was spent on cloud services including hosting, software and support which is more than double th
  
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• Anker's $49.99 truly-wireless earbuds are a cheap alternative to Apple AirPods

  19-03-2019 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking for a cheap alternative to Apple AirPods, then you've come to the right place. Amazon has the newly released Soundcore Liberty Neo earbuds on sale for only $49.99. That's a $15 discount and the lowest price we've seen for the top-rated headphones by Anker.The Soundcore Liberty Neo earbuds come in a compact carrying case that doubles as a charging station. You can get 3.5 hours of playtime from a single charge, and an extra 9 hours in the charging case. The ultra-lightweight ear
  
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• Boeing 737 Max: Software patches can only do so much

  19-03-2019 17:49 via zdnet.com
  Systems architects, engineers, and management can all learn from the history of the development of this complex aircraft.
  
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• iMac Pro upgrade: How to spend over $15k in 15 seconds

  19-03-2019 17:42 via zdnet.com
  Alongside the iMac upgrade, Apple also silently updated the iMac Pro, making it even easier to spend more than $15,000 on a Mac.
  
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• Best cloud hosting services in 2019

  19-03-2019 17:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Signing up for a simple website hosting package will usually buy you a defined block of resources on a single server: this much web space, that much bandwidth, maybe a set amount of RAM or CPU cores.While this works well for many websites, having fixed resources can be a problem for larger projects. There's generally no way to temporarily allocate extra RAM or bandwidth if you experience an increase in traffic, and even a simple plan upgrade might require your website to go offline for a while.C
  
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• Tracking tools found on EU government and health websites

  19-03-2019 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  The trackers, used to monitor user behaviour online, were found on thousands of official web pages.
  
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• Starfield: release date, trailers and news

  19-03-2019 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Starfield is going to be huge for Bethesda. It's the gaming giant's first new IP for 25 years and will be a single player game that marks the start of an all-new epic franchise. But just what is the game about? And, more importantly, when will we be able to play it?Bethesda's E3 2018 conference had plenty in store for fans of its much-loved franchises. We got concrete details for its upcoming Fallout 76 MMO, news of its Fallout Shelter spin-off coming to Nintendo Switch, a reveal of a Doom seque
  
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• Elder Scrolls 6 release date, news and rumors

  19-03-2019 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bethesda granted the wishes of Elder Scrolls fans everywhere when studio boss Todd Howard confirmed at E3 2018 that the developer is working on the highly-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6.Although we only got a glimpse at a short teaser trailer, rumors immediately started speculating about where the latest Elder Scrolls title will be set, when it will release and when we will hear more. So we've gathered and assessed all the news and rumors about The Elder Scrolls 6 in this handy guide. Here
  
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• Slingshot into AR: Angry Birds in augmented reality coming to your iPhone and iPad

  19-03-2019 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Angry Birds is taking the battle to another dimension: ours. The popular franchise’s next mobile game, Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs, will harness augmented reality to let players knock down pig-filled fortresses animated over your everyday world.If this sounds familiar, it’s because a version of this game had been announced in fall 2018 as Angry Birds: First Person Slingshot...for the Magic Leap. There’s even a VR version of Isle of Pigs that launched in February 2019 for the HTC
  
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• Instagram launches in-app checkout capability

  19-03-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Checkout on Instagram, now in closed beta, will let users buy, track and manage purchases directly within the Instagram app.
  
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• Best printers of 2019: inkjet, color, mono and laser printers

  19-03-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best printers of 2019. Whether you're looking for a new printer for your home or your office (or both), then you've come to the right place, as we've listed the very best printers right here.From all-in-one printers that can handle scanning and photocopying as well as printing, to specialised photo printers that can produce lab-quality printouts of your photographs, we’ve put together this list of the best printers of 2019 so that you can spend less time shopping
  
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• After Anthem, The Division 2 shows Bioware how to make a looter shooter

  19-03-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Division 2’s story is as bland as a bowl of hot water. We can’t recall much of what’s happened in the 30 hours we’ve spent with it, other than we’ve killed a lot of bad people, and we can remember perhaps two of the NPCs we’ve met. And yet, as much as we usually crave a good story, we can’t stop playing it.It’s a reminder that solid shooting, a world full of varied activities and a generous loot system are more than enough to hold your attentio
  
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• No-deal Brexit worries: Tech companies gripped by 'anger and despair'

  19-03-2019 16:48 via zdnet.com
  With just days to go before the UK could leave the European Union, there are still huge questions about the potential impact on tech.
  
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• US politician Devin Nunes sues Twitter over insults

  19-03-2019 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  A Republican congressman said the platform didn't crack down on "defamatory" tweets.
  
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• Trello adds 13 enterprise features to improve team security and productivity

  19-03-2019 16:01 via zdnet.com
  The biggest Trello Enterprise update since 2015 gives organizations more security controls and management functionality.(TechRepublic)
  
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• This updated trojan malware campaign targets fintech and cryptocurrency trading companies

  19-03-2019 15:15 via zdnet.com
  Cyber attacks attempts to deploy the keylogging, screenshot-taking, password-stealing Cardinal RAT malware.
  
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• 4 customer service transformations: What the C-suite needs to know

  19-03-2019 15:07 via zdnet.com
  The Fourth Industrial Revolution has radically transformed the customer's expectations of companies, and customer service is transforming in kind to meet those expectations. A recent study found that 76 percent of customers feel that it's never been easier to take their business elsewhere.
  
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• Microsoft Teams turns two; now has 500,000 organizational users

  19-03-2019 15:03 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding customized backgrounds, secure private channels, additional camera support and live captions to Teams in the coming months.
  
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• HP rolls out Zoom partnership, new notebooks for SMBs and more

  19-03-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  At its global partner event Reinvent, HP announced a series of new products and services for modern workforces.
  
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• HP launches enterprise Reverb VR handset, aims for HTC Vive

  19-03-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  HP's latest Reverb virtual reality headset is targeted at industries such as healthcare, architecture and product design as enterprises move from pilots to production.
  
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• Vote Leave fined over thousands of unsolicited texts

  19-03-2019 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The group could not prove that everybody who received its promotional message had consented.
  
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• Apple gives the iMac a performance boost

  19-03-2019 14:37 via zdnet.com
  Apple updates the iMac lineup with faster processors and updated graphics.
  
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• Firefox 66 is out: Block on auto-playing video with sound, Windows Hello support

  19-03-2019 14:32 via zdnet.com
  Firefox 66 will automatically prevent autoplay videos with sound from playing unless users want them to.
  
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• Snapchat under scrutiny from MPs over 'addictive' streaks

  19-03-2019 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Executives promise to examine a Snapchat feature which has been criticised as potentially addictive.
  
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• Google Tasks' new bigger role: It can manage all your reminders, to-dos, lists

  19-03-2019 13:57 via zdnet.com
  Google will now prompt you to put all your reminders in the Tasks app.
  
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• Facebook and YouTube defend response to Christchurch videos

  19-03-2019 13:18 via theguardian.com
  YouTube says spread of videos of attack was ‘unprecedented in scale and speed’YouTube and Facebook have defended themselves against accusations that they failed to act quickly enough in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, arguing that their moderation is as good as possible given the number of videos uploaded.Facebook said on Tuesday that the original stream of the attack was viewed live fewer than 200 times and non-live by 4,000 people before it was removed from the site. Co
  
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• EU government websites infested with third-party adtech scripts

  19-03-2019 13:14 via zdnet.com
  Ironic as it may be, EU websites might not be compliant with the EU's own data protection rules.
  
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