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• Japan tests innovative magnetic tether for slowing space junk

  09-12-2016 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Japan launches a cargo ship carrying a space junk collector designed to gather debris in space.
  
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• Cochlear to extract big data from hearing implants

  09-12-2016 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  After making the transition to AWS almost three years ago, Cochlear is excited about making the most of its data to help its patients.
  
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• Three serious Linux kernel security holes patched

  09-12-2016 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time to patch your Linux servers and PCs again.
  
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• Dark side of wearables: Tsunami of useless medical big data

  09-12-2016 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Millions of consumers have been buying wearables designed to collect biometric health signals but doctors say it will be years before they provide real medical benefits.
  
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• The best shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video

  09-12-2016 21:00
  
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• The best shows to binge on Amazon Prime Video

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• The best shows to binge on Amazon Prime Instant Video

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• The best shows and TV series on Amazon Prime UK

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• The best binge-watching TV shows on Amazon Prime UK

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• Football-sized drone flown 20m from Heathrow-bound plane

  09-12-2016 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A drone was flown as close as 20m from a passenger jet over south-east London, an investigation reveals.
  
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• Netgear users advised to stop using affected routers after severe flaw found

  09-12-2016 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Anyone can exploit the flaw after the exploit code was published.
  
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• Netgear routers vulnerable to "trivial" remote attacks

  09-12-2016 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  An exploit leveraging the vulnerability has been disclosed, meaning anyone can use it.
  
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• Dell retains PC sales leadership in Brazil

  09-12-2016 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The manufacturer is the best sales performer across all segments in the third quarter
  
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• Asus ZenBook 3 review: Finally, a MacBook alternative for Windows 10 fans

  09-12-2016 17:35
  
  It may not be quite as slick, but a lower price means this MacBook alternative is a tempting Windows 10 ultraportable
  
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• Starbucks charts its digital future as CEO Schultz sets to depart

  09-12-2016 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Starbucks' technology chief plans to build on previous digital successes and add new technologies that boost personal engagements digitally and anticipate customer behaviors.
  
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• Upcoming software update will render all Samsung Note 7s useless

  09-12-2016 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're one of the last holdouts insisting on keeping Samsung's Note7 phone, you're time is running out.
  
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• How the Williams F1 team used biometrics to make Formula One’s fastest pitstop

  09-12-2016 16:23
  
  Williams has the fastest pit crew in F1, and it used tech to make it happen
  
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• Trump fans urge Star Wars boycott over reshoot claims

  09-12-2016 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A row erupts over false claims that the new Star Wars film was reshot to add anti-Trump scenes.
  
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• Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes

  09-12-2016 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Law enforcement has trained special dogs to find hidden thumb drives and cell phones that human investigators routinely miss, and it's foiling predators, terrorists, and other criminals.
  
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• Technology: The cause of and solution to democracy’s problems

  09-12-2016 16:02
  
  It’s easier than ever to talk to MPs, but not in a meaningful way. How can we fix that?
  
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• Google unveils the most detailed view of Earth's changing oceans, seas, rivers and lakes

  09-12-2016 16:00
  
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• Government Transformation Strategy to 'fundamentally' change the way departments operate

  09-12-2016 15:53 via computerweekly.com
  A background document seen by Computer Weekly outlines details of the forthcoming Government Transformation Strategy
  
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• Amazon pairs with Conexant to create AudioSmart dev kit for Amazon Alexa

  09-12-2016 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is driving the voice revolution forward to bring new devices featuring voice activated Amazon Alexa
  
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• Super Mario Run won't work unless you're online (and it could rinse through your data)

  09-12-2016 15:15
  
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• Facebook's Snapchat-style Stories and Effects are live. Here's how to use them

  09-12-2016 15:10
  
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• Facebook becomes more like Snapchat with its Camera Effects Platform

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• Samsung limits Galaxy Note 7 battery to 30% charge

  09-12-2016 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Samsung is planning to release an update for faulty Galaxy Note 7 smartphones still in use that stops them being charged past 30%.
  
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• IT Priorities 2017: Nordic organisations to spend more on cloud services

  09-12-2016 14:25 via computerweekly.com
  The adoption of cloud computing in its many guises will be a top priority in the Nordic region in 2017
  
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• Hello Moto: Timely Android 7 Nougat update propels Z Force Droid over the Google Pixel XL

  09-12-2016 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  One compelling reason to buy a Moto X was the confidence in knowing that Android upgrades would be timely while the user experience was nearly stock. Lenovo killed that strategy, but it looks like things are improving with the Moto Z.
  
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• Cortana apps for iOS and Android get a new look, finally arrive in UK

  09-12-2016 14:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's digital assistant is now available for Android users in the UK, iPhone owners will have to hold on a little longer.
  
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• iOS 10: Tips and hidden secrets

  09-12-2016 14:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Most of these should work on all iPhones or iPads that support iOS 10; but note that some are only available on newer devices.
  
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• Honda teases its concept NeuV with 'emotion engine' that could give cars personalities

  09-12-2016 14:00
  
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• Why RAID 5 still works, usually

  09-12-2016 13:35 via zdnet.com
  
  In 2007 I predicted that RAID 5 would cease to work to prevent data loss. And yet, as 2017 dawns, many people are using RAID 5 successfully. No, I wasn't wrong. Here's what changed - and how to save your data when a RAID 5 drive dies.
  
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• Blackberry changes tack to secure enterprise internet of things

  09-12-2016 13:30 via computerweekly.com
  After dropping devices to concentrate on mobile device management, Blackberry is poised to take on IoT security under John Chen’s leadership
  
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• This 'highly personalized' malware campaign targets retailers with phony customer queries

  09-12-2016 13:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Emails pretend to be queries from customers, but contain information stealing malware.
  
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• IT Priorities 2017: Buyers look for network privacy, visibility tools

  09-12-2016 13:25 via computerweekly.com
  The 2017 Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey shows growing interest in network privacy, security and management, but SDN and NFV are still lagging
  
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• SAP turns to new partners to help build successful IoT ecosystem

  09-12-2016 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Internet of Things will open doors for SAP with new and existing customers, but not without the help of some nontraditional partners.
  
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• Spider-Man is back in these two Homecoming trailers – and his web wings get their first outing

  09-12-2016 12:57
  
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• Hackers rewarded for web attacks

  09-12-2016 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Turkish hacking group has turned web attacks into a game by rewarding people who successfully hit designated targets.
  
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• YouTube tackles unclaimed music royalties

  09-12-2016 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Millions of dollars in royalties for tracks with unknown owners will be distributed by YouTube.
  
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• Microsoft finally rolls out Cortana for iOS and Android in the UK

  09-12-2016 12:31
  
  The digital assistant comes to the UK with an overhauled design
  
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• Genderless Nipples Instagram account wants to challenge the app's female censorship

  09-12-2016 12:05
  
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• Soar above Mars' ravines and canyons in this fascinating Esa video

  09-12-2016 11:20
  
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• Japanese city tracks dementia patients by attaching QR codes to their fingernails

  09-12-2016 10:52
  
  The scannable stickers contain information about a person’s home address and phone number
  
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• From Symbian to finance apps – Nokia expertise harnessed by banks

  09-12-2016 10:48 via computerweekly.com
  Banks in the Nordic region are taking advantage of the Nokia legacy left in Finland
  
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• Cortana is now available on Android in the UK (and iOS is coming soon)

  09-12-2016 10:34
  
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• European Commission clears Microsoft LinkedIn deal

  09-12-2016 09:37
  
  Microsoft's efforts to reassure users it would not favour LinkedIn over other networks seems to have paid off
  
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• The Brexit vote is already hurting tech salaries

  09-12-2016 09:34
  
  UK might lose leadership position within European tech landscape, survey suggests
  
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• WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for December 9

  09-12-2016 08:00
  
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• ​Will Samsung commence its biggest reshuffle due to Note 7 debacle?

  09-12-2016 07:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's year-end annual reshuffle of executives is being delayed, raising speculation that the scale of reorganization this year may be its highest in years due to the Note 7 debacle, the Harman deal, and the political fallout from the presidential scandal.
  
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