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• Concerns over safety at Amazon warehouses as accident reports rise

  17-02-2020 23:53
  
  Figures obtained by GMB show safety at its UK warehouses could be worseningMore than 600 Amazon workers have been seriously injured or narrowly escaped an accident in the past three years, prompting calls for a parliamentary inquiry into safety at the online retailer’s vast UK warehouses.Amazon, whose largest shareholder is the world’s richest man Jeff Bezos, recently launched an advertising campaign fronted by contented staff members, after a string of embarrassing revelations about
  
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• Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhones supplies

  17-02-2020 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected.
  
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• Apple warns of coronavirus causing iPhone shortages

  17-02-2020 23:42
  
  Company hit by shutdown in China and says it will fail to meet quarterly revenue targetApple has warned of global “iPhone supply shortages” resulting from its Chinese factories being shut because of the coronavirus outbreak.The Californian company told investors on Monday night it would fail to meet its quarterly revenue target of $63-67bn (£48-52bn) because of the “temporarily constrained” supply of iPhones and a dramatic drop in Chinese shoppers during the virus c
  
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• Get 6 months of unlimited talk and text with 50GB of LTE data for $100 - CNET

  17-02-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Black Wireless has branched out into T-Mobile for thisall-you-can-eat cellular plan that also features 20GB of mobile hot spot coverage.
  
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• Microsoft to deploy ElectionGuard voting software for the first time tomorrow

  17-02-2020 23:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Residents in Fulton, Wisconsin will elect representatives for the Wisconsin Supreme Court via voting machines running Microsoft's ElectionGuard voting software.
  
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• Lyft is offering free rides for 2020 primary and election voters - CNET

  17-02-2020 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Polls too far away? Lyft offers free and discounted rides to those who need it most.
  
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• 'Wake up Zuck!' Protesters gather outside of Facebook CEO's San Francisco home - CNET

  17-02-2020 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  The social network is under fire for allowing politicians to lie in ads.
  
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• Dell Technologies to fit out Fortress Melbourne eSports arena

  17-02-2020 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Fortress Melbourne will include a 200-seat main arena that will be known as the Alienware Arena.
  
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• The Consumer Data Right from Westpac’s perspective

  17-02-2020 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  It is requiring an entirely new architecture for the big four banks, as well as the other initial 148 ADIs, to be ready for the requirements of the consumer-focused data-sharing regime.
  
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• Forget foldable: These leaked images show a phone concept with a slide-out screen - CNET

  17-02-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: TCL is making a phone with an extendable screen that you can turn into a tablet. A working prototype was to debut next week, before concern for the coronavirus resulted in a canceled trade show.
  
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• Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supply and its quarterly revenue - CNET

  17-02-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  The virus is taking a toll on the company, both with fewer Chinese customers shopping and a shutdown in factories.
  
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• Freaky-looking 'ice volcanoes' erupt from frigid Lake Michigan - CNET

  17-02-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The right combination of weather and waves fueled this weird phenomenon.
  
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• Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion fund to fight climate change - CNET

  17-02-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Bezos Earth Fund will fund efforts to protect the planet from effects of climate change.
  
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• Google Pay: Here's how to set it up on your Android phone - CNET

  17-02-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  You can use the Google Pay digital wallet from your Android phone or watch instead of rifling through your wallet for your credit and debit cards.
  
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• Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

  17-02-2020 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".
  
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• Fortnite ARG teases start of Chapter 2 season 2 - CNET

  17-02-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  A new season is coming, and it's about time.
  
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• SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites, but rocket misses landing - CNET

  17-02-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company did what it set out to do Monday, but its rocket went for an unplanned swim.
  
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• Microsoft updates its roadmap for the new Edge; extension syncing coming this month

  17-02-2020 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says the ability to sync extensions across their Chromium-based Edge browsers on different devices is coming this month, starting with Canary channel testers.
  
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• A few Presidents' Day deals actually worth checking out

  17-02-2020 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are the very best business tech deals.
  
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• Nodus Shell Case II for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish leather with strong magnetic mount option

  17-02-2020 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  One thing I love about using an iPhone is the number of excellent case options. Nodus offers elegant Italian leather options and its latest cases offer good protection, great looks, and a reliable minimalist mounting solution.
  
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• Motorola Razr display reportedly already peeling at fold - CNET

  17-02-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Giant air bubble appears on the screen of a unit reviewed by Inputmag.com.
  
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• HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'

  17-02-2020 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize.
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale mode map leaks online - CNET

  17-02-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Warzone will give players one big space to play in.
  
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• Watch Mars disappear behind the moon on Tuesday morning (if you're lucky) - CNET

  17-02-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  It's like David Copperfield with the Statue of Liberty, only better.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip ongoing review: Battery life, weird design choice, star features so far - CNET

  17-02-2020 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  I've been using the Galaxy Z Flip long enough to get a handle on how long it lasts and what it's best for. Read on for new insights!
  
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• SpaceX grows Starlink again, but just misses the landing - CNET

  17-02-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  The company did what it set out to do Monday, but its rocket went for an unplanned swim.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip screen stumbles in durability tests - CNET

  17-02-2020 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Results lead one noted tinkerer to suggest smartphone's screen isn't real glass.
  
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• Brazilian telecoms regulator discusses 5G auction rules

  17-02-2020 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  A public consultation has been launched to nail down the details of what could be the world's largest single auction for fifth-generation spectrum
  
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• General Motors scraps Holden division, exits right-hand drive markets - Roadshow

  17-02-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Just three years after the end of local production, Holden, the car division that put Australia on wheels, is dead.
  
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• Bug in WordPress plugin can let hackers wipe up to 200,000 sites

  17-02-2020 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Same bug can also let attackers gain access to the admin account.
  
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• Singapore gets three bids for 5G licences

  17-02-2020 16:51 via zdnet.com
  
  All four mobile operators in the Asian market have submitted their bids for 5G licences, with two making a joint submission, and--if successful--are expected to be awarded the spectrum by mid-2020.
  
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• Making CCTV work for commuters

  17-02-2020 16:51
  
  CCTV cameras abound in train stations and platforms. But with privacy in mind, that data could be used to help commuters plan better journeys
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 2 ARG asks what is the Agency - CNET

  17-02-2020 16:32 via cnet.com
  
  A new season is coming, and it's about time.
  
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• Z Flip and Razr: Folding screens bubble and scratch, tests find

  17-02-2020 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reviewers find more durability issues in new handsets from Samsung and Motorola.
  
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• Singapore instructs Facebook to block page access under online falsehoods law

  17-02-2020 15:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Social media platform has been ordered to block access to the States Times Review page, after the latter's author repeatedly ignored directives from the Singapore government under the country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.
  
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• Ford Bronco to finally bow in March, report says - Roadshow

  17-02-2020 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, what we've called "Baby Bronco" will debut in April, according to dealer information.
  
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• Police force denies creating 'child hacker' poster

  17-02-2020 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The poster said the authorities should be told about children who had tools used by cyber-security experts.
  
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• 2021 Kia Sorento set to muscle in to Geneva Motor Show with new tech - Roadshow

  17-02-2020 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  Is it just us, or do this SUV's air vents seem inspired by a Star Wars craft?
  
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• Top 5 questions about Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip video - CNET

  17-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a brand-new phone with a really cool gimmick. But what happens to the folding screen over the long haul? We don't know! That's why we'll be keeping an eye out.
  
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• Hacking brain-computer interfaces

  17-02-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are still in their infancy, yet they've already been hacked. As well as the machine learning models they're built on, For once, can we build in security from the ground up, rather than trying to duct tape it on later? What, and overthrow decades of poor security practice? Not likely
  
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• Google Home, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi: Set up whole-home audio on the cheap - CNET

  17-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's never been a better time to flood your house with music, thanks to new Google speakers.
  
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• 3 ways to install a smart LED bulb - CNET

  17-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Set up your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee smart LEDs in no time.
  
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• HQ Trivia went out in a farcical, drunken blaze of glory

  17-02-2020 14:53
  
  Hosts Matt Richards and Anna Roisman popped open a bottle of champagne and downed some tequila shots while Roisman begged for someone to hire her
  
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• Tired of packed trains? Here's how smart cities can make your commute less painful

  17-02-2020 14:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Greater Manchester is the latest city to put big data to good use, managing crowds in its transportation network.
  
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• Build your own monster AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X system for under $7,000

  17-02-2020 14:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Got your eye on AMD's new silicon behemoth, the 64-core, $3,990 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X CPU? Here's what you need to build a complete system.
  
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• Motorola Razr review: It's one of my favorite phones, but I won't buy it - CNET

  17-02-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  I spent a week testing the Razr foldable phone and became enamored with it. But I also have worries over its long-term durability and high price tag.
  
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• LokiBot trojan malware campaign comes disguised as a popular game launcher

  17-02-2020 14:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest version of the information-stealing trojan malware is likely spammed out to victims in bulk, and uses a clever trick to bypass security software.
  
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• Volvo VNR Electric semi truck is eerily silent - Roadshow

  17-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This EV semi is set to enter operation later this year.
  
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• Volvo VNR Electric semi truck first drive: More than just a truck - Roadshow

  17-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo's EV semi is part of the Lights program, a massive public-private effort to create an entire electrified ecosystem in Southern California.
  
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• iPhone 12 rumors: Release date, specs, screen size and 5G predictions - CNET

  17-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the standout rumors about upcoming iPhones.
  
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