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• Work begins on Eric robot resurrection

  08-07-2016 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work begins to resurrect Eric - the UK's first humanoid robot - who was first built in 1928.
  
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• In pursuit of the podium: inside Romain Grosjean's F1 tech bunker

  08-07-2016 19:55
  
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• US-EU data sharing pact set to take effect

  08-07-2016 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The final version of the Privacy Shield was cleared by European Union member states on Friday and will be formally adopted on Tuesday.
  
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• How to play Pokémon Go: From catch bonuses to eggs, Pokéstops, Gyms and Buddies

  08-07-2016 19:06
  
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• How to play Pokémon Go: Six tips to catch 'em all

  08-07-2016 19:06
  
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• How to play Pokémon Go and get Pikachu as a starter: Seven tips to catch 'em all

  08-07-2016 19:06
  
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• Stress-reducing MDM tips for businesses managing Apple devices

  08-07-2016 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions help to centralize the administration of employee-owned devices used for work. These MDM tips will save admins managing iPhones and iPads time and headaches.
  
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• Facebook tests 'secret message' service

  08-07-2016 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Messages that disappear are being trialled by Facebook as it experiments with a new option for those using its Messenger app.
  
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• Battle of the brands: Lenovo and Nintendo become the most popular firms online

  08-07-2016 17:56
  
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• Exclusive hands on with Devialet's 'bone-shaking' Gold Phantom

  08-07-2016 17:54
  
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• Tracking Earth's 300 nano-satellites

  08-07-2016 17:01
  
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• Does the colour red make you more mischievous?

  08-07-2016 16:53
  
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• Security industry largely welcomes NCA cyber crime report

  08-07-2016 16:30 via computerweekly.com
  Most information security professionals support the National Crime Agency's call for help from businesses in pursuing cyber criminals
  
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• The filters on Prisma look like Instagram dropped acid

  08-07-2016 16:17
  
  A new photo filter app makes your pictures look like psychedelic artworks
  
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• Government announces technical education overhaul

  08-07-2016 16:15 via computerweekly.com
  
  Skills minister Nick Boles has announced an overhaul of the delivery of technical education in the UK, including introducing new courses and a focus on creating skilled workers
  
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• Does a standing desk change the way you work?

  08-07-2016 16:14
  
  I tried a standing desk for three days, and this is what I found
  
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• Amazon launches bursary to encourage women to study tech

  08-07-2016 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  During the AWS Summit in London, Amazon held an invite-only session to showcase its UK research and development
  
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• Irish data challenge could cost businesses billions, claims Facebook

  08-07-2016 15:45 via computerweekly.com
  Facebook and Irish business groups say a legal challege to Standard Contractual Clauses, used to permit data transfers between Europe and the UK, could cut 1% from Europe's GDP if it succeeds
  
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• EU-US Privacy Shield wins EU backing to proceed

  08-07-2016 15:30 via computerweekly.com
  
  The US data-transfer agreement wins the backing of the European Union, paving the way for it to come into force
  
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• Monkeys are aware when they don't know something and will try to fill in the gaps

  08-07-2016 15:28
  
  The study on rhesus monkeys reveals them as the first nonhuman species to actively try and fill information gaps
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• Cisco UK and Ireland CEO Phil Smith steps down after 22 years

  08-07-2016 15:15 via computerweekly.com
  Phil Smith announces he is stepping down from the day-to-day running of Cisco’s UK and Ireland business to take up the role of chairman
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review: The Surface Pro 4 rival you can expand

  08-07-2016 15:04
  
  Pricey and quirky, Lenovo's modular ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a formidable Surface Pro 4 rival
  
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• New Jersey turns to technology to keep offenders out of jail

  08-07-2016 15:00 via computerweekly.com
  New Jersey is developing criminal justice applications that will save offenders from spending years in jail before their cases are heard
  
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• Privacy Shield data pact gets European approval

  08-07-2016 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A revised pact governing how data is handled as it flows between Europe and the US has been approved by EU governments.
  
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• McLaren-Honda rebuilds network platform on NTT foundations

  08-07-2016 14:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team embarks on three-year technology partnership with NTT Communications
  
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• Cyber spies are still using these old Windows flaws to target their victims

  08-07-2016 13:54 via zdnet.com
  
  'Dropping Elephant' cyber-epionage group is using old and long-patched flaws as part of its campaign, but appears to be still finding some success.
  
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• Mission to Jupiter, AI beer: Podcast 275

  08-07-2016 13:50
  
  Coming up today: the latest Formula 1 tech, a beer brewed with the help of AI and why everyone should be super excited by Nasa’s mission to Jupiter
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• Supermassive black hole is seen devouring a distant star

  08-07-2016 13:19
  
  The European VLBI Network imaged a black hole in the Draco constellation 3.9 billion light years away
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• Best practices for managing the security of BYOD smartphones and tablets

  08-07-2016 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How can your organisation meet the security challenge posed by employee-owned mobile devices?
  
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• Datacentre cooling upgrades: Helping operators decide where best to invest

  08-07-2016 12:30 via computerweekly.com
  
  Upgrading a datacentre cooling system is an expensive undertaking, but should operators stick with what they've always done or try something new?
  
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• Malware hits millions of Android phones

  08-07-2016 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to 10 million Android smartphones have been infected by malware that generates fake clicks for adverts, say security researchers.
  
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• This beer has been brewed by an AI

  08-07-2016 12:12
  
  UK brewer IntelligentX is using machine learning to decide how its beer should taste
  
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• Vodafone launches mobile scheme for community hubs

  08-07-2016 12:00 via computerweekly.com
  Vodafone’s Community Indoor Sure Signal scheme builds on its Rural Open Sure Signal programme to provide indoor mobile coverage in community hubs
  
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• Why social media is so attractive to 'vulnerable' narcissists

  08-07-2016 11:38
  
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• ​LG expects big Q2 profits despite huge G5 smartphone setback

  08-07-2016 11:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Thank you washing machines and refrigerators: despite huge losses from its G5 smartphone, LG Electronics forecasts profits of 584.6 billion won for the second quarter from strong home-appliance sales.
  
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• This robo-stingray made from rat heart cells is controlled by light

  08-07-2016 11:14
  
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• Green light for pink pregnant seat alert

  08-07-2016 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Following a successful trial, the city of Busan in South Korea is now planning to introduce a system to help pregnant train and bus passengers.
  
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• Anglian Water picks Arqiva to run smartmeter network

  08-07-2016 10:45 via computerweekly.com
  Network supplier Arqiva is to build a fixed network in Newmarket to showcase a trial smartmeter project
  
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• This 250-tonne monster digger scours the ocean depths for gold

  08-07-2016 10:39
  
  The mammoth digger will be put to work 1,600 metres beneath the Pacific Ocean
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• NASA reveals the TV and movies shown on the ISS

  08-07-2016 10:12
  
  Freedom of Information request reveals astronauts’ taste in cinema
  
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• Wendy’s hackers used third-party credentials to steal credit card data

  08-07-2016 10:07 via computerweekly.com
  Wendy's fast-food chain has confirmed hackers used third party credentials to plant malware to steal credit card details and reveals that three times as many stores were affected than initially thought
  
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• WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for July 8

  08-07-2016 09:06
  
  Apple's iOS 10 and macOS betas are now available, iPlayer Radio goes global, Amazon's bullish Brexit response and more
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• AI experiments roam Minecraft's lands

  08-07-2016 07:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Minecraft gains a tool that lets artificial intelligence experiments be carried out in its virtual worlds.
  
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• Telstra confirms over 300 job cuts

  08-07-2016 07:46 via zdnet.com
  
  After reports emerged that 450 roles would be going to help the telco offshore its business, Telstra confirmed that it will be cutting 326 jobs across its sales, service, and national office teams.
  
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• Women in IT 2016: Elaine Baker, BAE Systems

  08-07-2016 06:00 via computerweekly.com
  In this video, Elaine Baker from BAE Systems talks about the responsibility companies should have over ensuring they are promoting a diverse workforce.
  
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• Telstra Ventures invests in Chinese API provider Cloopen

  08-07-2016 04:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Telstra has invested in a Chinese company that provides application developers with a way of integrating messaging and calling solutions into their apps.
  
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• ​Department of Health on the hunt for data analytics panel

  08-07-2016 04:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Department of Health plans to extend its existing data analytics capabilities with the establishment of a health data analytics panel in September.
  
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• ​Motorola says hello with online store debut in Australia

  08-07-2016 02:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Motorola has announced it will be launching its Moto online store in Australia, giving the chance for customers to buy products directly from the company, including the new Moto G4 Plus smartphone and Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch.
  
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• The hamster-powered drawing machine and other tech news

  08-07-2016 01:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news
  
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• Medi Teddy

  08-07-2016 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The healthcare technology sector is attracting a lot of innovative entrepreneurs to develop a range of diagnostic tools.
  
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