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• Could ethanol power the future for electric cars?

  15-08-2016 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The race is on to produce less-polluting electric vehicles (EVs), but could sustainably sourced ethanol prove to be the breakthrough fuel to take EVs mainstream?
  
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• ​Army vet takes us closer to Blade Runner era by building cyborg stingray

  15-08-2016 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  This medical researcher was inspired by his daughter's attempts to pet a stingray at an aquarium, leading to an inter-disciplinary research study costing $1 million that eventually gave birth to the rat-cell infused, metallic-spined stingray.
  
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• The brain has a ‘generosity centre,’ scientists say

  15-08-2016 21:08
  
  The ‘generous’ brain area is more active in more empathetic people
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• ​CoreOS continues to bring Kubernetes to the private cloud

  15-08-2016 20:18 via zdnet.com
  
  CoreOS started as an enterprise Linux company, but it's getting better known for its making containers easier to manage.
  
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• Black holes created in a lab ‘prove’ radiation does escape from the astronomical objects

  15-08-2016 17:26
  
  A black hole 'made' in a lab proves Stephen Hawking's theory correct, for the first time
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• IaaS: What you need to know about pricing, options, best practices

  15-08-2016 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The infrastructure-as-a-service market is booming, but it's not always easy to understand. Here are the basics to help you understand what's out there.
  
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• IaaS in 2016: Who can challenge Amazon?

  15-08-2016 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  As businesses of all sizes migrate ever more workloads to cloud-based infrastructure, we examine the dynamics of this rapidly changing market.
  
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• Eight questions to ask before choosing an IaaS vendor

  15-08-2016 17:18 via zdnet.com
  
  As more companies turn to infrastructure as a service, more vendor choices are bound to pop up. Here are some questions to help IT leaders pick the right one.
  
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• Why moving piece by piece to the cloud will see businesses succeed more

  15-08-2016 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Bulletproof CEO Anthony Woodward shares some insider best practices to help businesses transition and consume Infrastructure-as-a-Service in the public cloud.
  
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• IaaS checklist: Best practices for picking an IaaS vendor

  15-08-2016 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Regulatory compliance, backups, testing, and pricing are just some of the factors to consider when deciding on an IaaS provider. Don't start the selection process without this handy checklist.
  
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• Financial sector faces era of cyber mega heists

  15-08-2016 16:37 via computerweekly.com
  Banks and other financial institutions are threatened by a new breed of elite cyber criminals running professional operations that will use any means to achieve their goals, says Barclays security chief
  
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• Disaster Tech Lab brings emergency internet to refugee camps

  15-08-2016 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  Voluntary organisation Disaster Test Lab deploys ruggedised Cradlepoint technology to provide mobile connectivity to 18 refugee camps in Greece
  
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• Sushi-making robot creates artful snack using motorised arms – and even adds wasabi

  15-08-2016 15:24
  
  The robot uses utensils to put together the sushi
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• Fan-made Pokémon Uranium pulled after Nintendo legal action

  15-08-2016 15:07
  
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• Online trolling: The Met wants to tackle online hate, but that’s easier said than done

  15-08-2016 15:06
  
  Two-year pilot scheme will cost £1.7m, according to the Mayor’s office
  
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• Is it important to protect your brand from domain trolls?

  15-08-2016 14:48
  
  With new top-level domains on the way, is this a threat or an opportunity to your brand's online success?
  
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• Cloudian makes HyperStore object storage available from AWS

  15-08-2016 14:47 via computerweekly.com
  System available with storage tiers on-site and in the Amazon cloud monitored and billed from the AWS interface
  
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• Blogger turns tables on cyber-scammer

  15-08-2016 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A security researcher says he managed to turn the tables on a cyber-scammer by sending him ransomware.
  
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• Microsoft's, MIT's gold tattoos turn your skin into a UI for your phone

  15-08-2016 14:11 via zdnet.com
  
  You can now fairly cheaply create your own smart gold tattoos, thanks to DuoSkin.
  
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• Sage data breach underlines insider threat

  15-08-2016 13:45 via computerweekly.com
  Organisations need to take insider threats more seriously say security experts, as Sage warns that a data breach using an internal log-in may have compromised employee data at nearly 300 UK firms
  
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• Europe lags US in gigabit broadband deployments

  15-08-2016 13:28 via computerweekly.com
  Network test firm Viavi inaugurates its Global Gigabit Monitor, examining the pace of gigabit broadband roll-out around the world
  
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• Russian pizza restaurant 'hacker' faces US trial

  15-08-2016 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The son of a Russian member of Parliament is accused of orchestrating a hacking scheme that targeted US eateries - mostly pizza restaurants.
  
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• Google waves goodbye to Linux for new IoT OS Fuchsia - coming soon to Raspberry Pi

  15-08-2016 13:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is building a new operating system and kernel to run low-power and fully-featured devices for the internet.
  
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• It's going to take billions to save the Great Barrier Reef

  15-08-2016 13:15
  
  The world's richest and most diverse marine ecosystem is diminishing and huge sums of money are needed to reverse its decline
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• Boston Venom 2501-0P review: Dual-socket workstation with faster Xeon CPUs and a lot more

  15-08-2016 12:46 via zdnet.com
  
  As well as Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, this compact dual-socket workstation gets a comprehensive overhaul with faster memory, liquid cooling, super-quick NVMe storage and a choice of Nvidia Quadro graphics cards.
  
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• Scientists want to trick your senses with virtual reality

  15-08-2016 12:34
  
  Researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing ways to fool the brain using VR and physical objects
  
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• Twitter lifts Guccifer ban after Democrat phone numbers leak

  15-08-2016 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter reinstates a suspended account that publicised leaked personal data belonging to Democrat politicians.
  
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• Instagram launches business tools to help users buy and sell

  15-08-2016 12:05
  
  The three tools are designed to help businesses find new customers on the Facebook-owned app
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• Slow response to Privacy Shield EU-US data transfer programme

  15-08-2016 12:00 via computerweekly.com
  Only 40 US firms has been certified under the Privacy Shield transatlantic data transfer programme, but this is expected to gain momentum
  
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• How wearable devices are helping people with autism manage anxiety

  15-08-2016 11:48 via zdnet.com
  
  A customisable wearable device developed by researchers at Lancaster University is helping adults with autism understand their anxieties.
  
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• Gain insights into customer behaviour

  15-08-2016 11:48 via computerweekly.com
  Predictive analytics can give marketing campaigns a head start, but business stakeholders may need convincing
  
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• Robot Wars: Team Storm uses modern IT to breathe new life into legacy machines

  15-08-2016 11:30 via computerweekly.com
  Robot Wars’ Team Storm is applying the principles of DevOps, IoT and real-time data analytics in advancing the design of its machine, while setting out to inspire a new generation to get into robotics
  
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• SpaceX has now landed six rockets and exploded five

  15-08-2016 11:25
  
  The launch of the JCSAT-16 satellite means six of the Falcon 9 boosters have successfully made it back to Earth
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• Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing: Microsoft offers temporary fix

  15-08-2016 11:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft confirms that some Windows 10 devices are freezing after installing the Anniversary Update and suggests ways around the issue while it investigates.
  
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• Met Police's £1.7m hate crime unit to tackle social media

  15-08-2016 11:19
  
  The Online Hate Crime Hub will be involved in the "filtering and identification" of crimes on social networks
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• Taking on the Taliban: teaching Afghan girls to code

  15-08-2016 11:16
  
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• A bag you fill with air to turn into a chair and other gadgets

  15-08-2016 10:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tommy Sandhu looks at some of the latest travel gadgets
  
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• The temporary tattoos that can control your smartphone

  15-08-2016 09:58
  
  MIT and Microsoft Research paper shows how metalic tattoos could connect with your phone in at least three ways
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook just admitted it IS working on AR technology

  15-08-2016 09:56
  
  Is Apple about to announce its top-secret VR/AR headset?
  
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• Samsung Galaxy TabPro S: When a Windows 10 tablet tries to grow up

  15-08-2016 09:38 via zdnet.com
  
  When creating a 2-in-1 device, it would be nice if the device could do one thing in an exemplary fashion before another mode of interaction was added.
  
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• Queensland taxi council gets mad over 'dishonest' RACQ Uber campaign

  15-08-2016 09:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The RACQ's confession that it may in future consider entering the ride-sharing market has stripped it of its credibility in campaigning in favour of Uber, the Taxi Council of Queensland has said.
  
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• Is this what Google’s new Nexus 2016 flagship will look like?

  15-08-2016 09:11
  
  Tipster Twitter account reveals supposed first-look at the HTC Nexus in the wild
  
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• WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for August 15

  15-08-2016 08:48
  
  Google is developing a new operating system, the first flight of the Airlander 10 has been delayed
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• Easy access to online porn is 'damaging' men's health, says NHS therapist

  15-08-2016 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An NHS sex therapist is warning about a surge in the number of young men suffering sexual health problems because of online pornography.
  
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• Australian government asks multinationals about ATO reporting procedures

  15-08-2016 07:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Multinational companies in Australia are being encouraged to put forward their ideas on how the way they give financial statements to the ATO can be improved and what guidelines can be introduced to assist them in complying.
  
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• ​Verizon and SK Telecom to co-develop 5G specs

  15-08-2016 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  SK Telecom and Verizon, the largest wireless telcos of South Korea and the US, respectively, will co-develop technical specifications for 5G standards and conduct joint studies.
  
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• ​Foxconn completes acquisition of Sharp

  15-08-2016 05:55 via zdnet.com
  
  After months of negotiation, Foxconn has acquired debt-ridden Sharp, and as a result has appointed Tai Jeng-wu as the company's new president and chief executive.
  
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• Mobile internet will grow GDP and generate jobs in Asean countries

  15-08-2016 01:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  Mobile internet penetration in Southeast Asia will boost the region’s gross domestic product and increase employment, a report says
  
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