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• Amazon Web Services scores Australia-wide government cloud deal

  26-06-2019 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Follows the cloud giant in January receiving the green light to store highly sensitive workloads for Australian government entities on its platform.
  
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• Nubia Red Magic 3: un celular para videojuegos mejorado [fotos] - CNET

  26-06-2019 23:22 via cnet.com
  El nuevo celular de la submarca de ZTE tiene una batería regular y un potente corazón para poder llegar a todos los usuarios del mercado de videojuegos.
  
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• Microsoft may support Android apps video - CNET

  26-06-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  A report says Microsoft will release a foldable Windows 10 device that can also run Android apps. How likely is this? We explain.
  
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• Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road

  26-06-2019 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay.
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: Sekiro, Resident Evil 2, Far Cry: New Dawn, more - CNET

  26-06-2019 23:11 via cnet.com
  These are some of the best deals on the best games during the current Steam summer sale. We'll keep this updated with new picks daily.
  
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• Another browser is offering a free VPN - but with a catch

  26-06-2019 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Downloading a separate VPN app to protect your devices online can be an added hassle for consumers which is why Opera recently added a free VPN to its browser.However, Tenta, another company that includes a free VPN service with its Tenta Browser, has announced a new promotion intended to thank its early fans and beta testers for their continued support while also giving new customers a chance to try out its services.From now until July 4th, users that download and install Tenta Browser on their
  
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• Best unlocked phone in the US: 10 smartphones with no contract

  26-06-2019 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best unlocked phone in the US provides the freedom to choose the mobile carrier you want at any time. With an unlocked phone, you can switch from one carrier to the next with no contracts forcing you to stick around for a year or more, so you can always choose the mobile plan that’s right for you.Luckily, since many phone carriers have focused their efforts on no-contract unlimited data plans, the availability of unlocked smartphones has risen considerably in 2019. The latest best iPho
  
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• Kubernetes CLI tool security flaw lets attackers run code on host machine

  26-06-2019 22:51 via zdnet.com
  Interesting bug can lead to total compromise of cloud production environments.
  
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• Reddit quarantines pro-Trump subreddit - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  Site administrators say users violated the content policy with threats of violence against police and public officials.
  
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• Instagram's Explore page will now feature ads - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  They're scheduled to roll out over the next few months.
  
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• LG is working on 5G robot security guards - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:32 via cnet.com
  The autonomous bots are designed to patrol warehouses and other facilities and detect anything out of the ordinary.
  
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• How to track your heart rate with only your smartphone - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:32 via cnet.com
  You don't need a heart rate monitor or smartwatch to take your pulse -- these 3 apps can do it with your phone.
  
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• White House to hold social media summit next month - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  It's unclear exactly who'll be invited.
  
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• Trump: Europe shouldn't 'sue' tech giants, but the US should - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:13 via cnet.com
  The US president also accuses Twitter of censoring him, and Google of trying to rig the next election.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals on bedding and home goods - CNET

  26-06-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  Snag the best Prime Day deals on home decor, bedding, gadgets and appliances.
  
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• Ericsson plans 5G factory in the US as demand builds - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  The factory will make 5G radios for urban areas to help get the signals to you.
  
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• Don't fall for the Prime Day hype -- unless it's deserved - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  Are these really the best prices of the year? Here's how to find out for sure.
  
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• Best property management software of 2019

  26-06-2019 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Managing a property portfolio can be a headache without the right software in place to help with that. Money and maintenance may seem like core concerns with real estate, but additional ones will probably include processing and screening rental applications, inventory tracking, advertising and marketing, ticketing fault reports, as well as communicating directly with tenants.If that sounds like a tall order already, that's before the issue becomes complicated by the range of real estate typ
  
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• Pre-Prime Day headphone deal: V-Moda Crossfade Wireless is still under $100 - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:38 via cnet.com
  Amazon is discounting V-Moda's original over-ear wireless Bluetooth headphone to $100 for a limited time.
  
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• What should your resting heart rate be? - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  Learn what’s normal, what’s healthy and what might be throwing your resting heart rate out of whack.
  
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• Tesla is developing its own battery cells in secret, report says - Roadshow

  26-06-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  This news could prove a blow to the long-standing partnership with battery supplier Panasonic.
  
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• Game of Thrones $250 Blu-ray set lets you hate-watch the show all over again - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  From Winter is Coming to The Iron Throne, the Game of Thrones Complete Collection has every episode and tons of extras.
  
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• Extreme Networks to acquire rival Aerohive for $272m

  26-06-2019 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Software-driven networking company Extreme Networks has announced that it will acquire Wi-Fi router maker Aerohive Networks for $272m.The two companies have entered into a definitive agreement where Extreme Networks will purchase all of Aerohive's outstanding shares of common stock at a price of $4.45 per share in cash.By acquiring Aerohive, Extreme Networks will add critical cloud management and edge capabilities to its existing portfolio of end-to-end, edge to cloud networking solutions. Aeroh
  
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• Amazon Echo Show 5 review: This new 5-inch Alexa display costs under $100, makes smarter alarm clock - CNET

  26-06-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  The Amazon Echo Show 5 combines the best parts of the full-sized Echo Show with a smart alarm clock.
  
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• DisplayPort 2.0 is finally here, and it can do a lot

  26-06-2019 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We've been on DisplayPort 1.4 since 2016, so it was only a matter of time before we got a new display standard. And, well, DisplayPort 2.0 is finally here. VESA DisplayPort 2.0 has arrived, offering nearly triple the bandwidth of DisplayPort 1.4 – up to 77.4 Gbps opposed to 1.4's 25.92 Gbps. That's quite a lot of data over a single connection. And, because of this higher bandwidth, DisplayPort 2.0 is able to support much higher resolutions – up to 16K (15,360 x 8,460) at 60Hz.
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• Amazon launches 'Off-to-College' store ahead of Prime Day

  26-06-2019 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Tom’s Guide and has been inducted into our Future University Back to School guide
  June is turning out to be a busy month for Amazon. Not only are we weeks away from the start of Amazon Prime Day 2019, but we're also in the early stages of back-to-school season.
  Yes, even though many students are still in school, back-to-school season usually kicks off mid-to-late June. For that reason, Amazon today launched an Off to College store wit
  
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• SUSE Manager 4: Traditional server management marries DevOps

  26-06-2019 21:04 via zdnet.com
  The latest SUSE Linux server management program combines the best of older sysadmin approaches with Salt DevOps.
  
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• Best phone for gaming 2019: the top 10 mobile game performers

  26-06-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best gaming phones in 2019 just keep getting better, as more powerful hardware can run games with ease, and dedicated gaming phones come with enhanced features designed specifically for gaming. Some of the best gaming phones are just the best phones all around, since their balance of performance and features make them a winner for just about anything.There are a few must-haves for any great gaming phone: a powerful chipset capable of running the best Android games or best iPhone games s
  
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• Singapore sets up inter-agency digital team with aim to create 10,000 tech jobs

  26-06-2019 20:54 via zdnet.com
  Employees from Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority form a new office that aims to drive growth opportunities and serve as a centralised contact point for the local technology industry, for which it also aims to create 10,000 jobs over the next three years.
  
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• Dodge is teasing us with a widebody SRT Charger, and it's driving us mad - Roadshow

  26-06-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  We love the Charger in its silly, V8-powered forms, and a widebody version could be the best-looking and handling version yet.
  
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• A BMW Alpina hybrid is at least 3 years away, if the company does one at all - Roadshow

  26-06-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  Alpina boss Andreas Bovensiepen isn't too interested in electrifying the company's lineup.
  
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• Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony ask Trump to skip tariffs on gaming consoles - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  The companies say tariffs on consoles would undermine "efforts to protect US intellectual property and preserve US high-tech leadership."
  
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• White House to hold social media summit next month, report says - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  It's unclear exactly who'll be invited.
  
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• Aibo in the house: How Sony's robot dog wins over its owners - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  I met two Aibo owners whose enthusiasm for Sony's robot dog seemed extreme at first glance. Now I'm not so sure.
  
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• Best phone in the US for 2019: the top 15 smartphones we've tested

  26-06-2019 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best phone in 2019 in the US comes at a high price, but that's to be expected when many of the latest flagship smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and others now start at around $1,000.We're still looking at phones that carry the style we've gotten used to over the last several years, as foldable phones like the Huawei Mate X and 5G phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G aren't quite ready for the mainstream. Until 2020, we're mostly going to be looking at phones that push the limit of the curre
  
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• Google employees petition SF Pride to oust company from parade - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:09 via cnet.com
  Googlers say their company hasn't done enough to protect LGBTQ folks on its platforms.
  
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• Verizon vs. AT&T vs. Sprint: Guess who's winning 5G so far - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  AT&T showed us our most astounding 5G speeds yet, but isn't the overall champion.
  
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• Sony is expanding Alexa functionality on its Android-based smart TVs

  26-06-2019 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony is bringing some new Alexa functionality to its Android TV smart TVs with the new Amazon Alexa Music, Cameras and TV Control app that's rolling out today.The app adds a number of Alexa’s features – like the ability to control smart cameras from Ring and find music using their voice – but will only be available on select Sony smart TVs. So far that list includes all the Sony 2019 models, most 2018 models, the mid-range models from 2017 (A1E, X940E, X930E, X900E, X850E, X800
  
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• Cooking essentials for your college dorm - CNET

  26-06-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  For the days you simply can't stomach the dining hall again.
  
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• San Diego Comic-Con at nearly 50: Cosplay, collectibles and long, long lines - CNET

  26-06-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  What started as a small gathering in a basement has exploded into one of the world's biggest cultural blowouts.
  
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• Automating our future: an inside look at robotic process automation

  26-06-2019 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fear that robots will one day take our jobs is a common one despite the fact that robots are already working alongside humans in a number of industries. However, not in the way that you might think. Robotic process automation (RPA) employs robots or rather AI workers to help businesses automate a wide variety of tasks and workloads.To learn more about how businesses are currently using RPA to automate their workloads, TechRadar Pro spoke with UiPath’s chief evangelist Guy Kirkwood.
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• Alpina will tune the BMW 8 Series for a B6 Gran Coupe replacement - Roadshow

  26-06-2019 19:51 via cnet.com
  We can't wait to see BMW's lovely new 8 Series all done up in Alpina style.
  
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