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• Samsung says Galaxy Note 7 report coming soon

  04-01-2017 23:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is ready to move on from its Galaxy Note 7 debacle and isn't shying away from new products at CES 2017. Most notably, a new Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro are in the pipeline from the South Korean tech giant.
  
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• FlexWash, Chromebooks and its first gaming laptop: everything Samsung announced at CES 2017

  04-01-2017 23:25
  
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• The Amazon e-commerce effect: Macy's restructures, closes stores

  04-01-2017 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Macy's previously announced plans to close around 100 stores last August in order to focus spending on its highest-growth-potential locations and new digital tech.
  
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• This surreal VR simulator lets you fly and float in space (while laying down)

  04-01-2017 23:00
  
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• Penrith Panthers get flashy with new storage trio

  04-01-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  ​The Panthers Group saved itself from a potential IT wooden spoon by overhauling its infrastructure and deploying three new flash arrays to cater for its multiple properties, facilities, restaurants, and bars.
  
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• Apple confirms $1 billion investment in SoftBank's Vision Fund

  04-01-2017 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple says SoftBank's massive, $100 billion Vision Fund will support 'strategically important' technologies.
  
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• Xerox completes corporate split, gives 'Brother Dominic' ad a 21st century update

  04-01-2017 21:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Xerox announced a year ago plans to split its services business and legacy hardware operations into two separate, publicly-traded companies.
  
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• Huawei's 5.9-inch Mate 9 comes to US on January 6 with Amazon Alexa

  04-01-2017 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Following Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Huawei looks to please "phablet" smartphone fans with the Mate 9 in the US.
  
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• Huawei's 5.9-inch Mate 9 comes to US on January 6

  04-01-2017 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Following Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Huawei looks to please "phablet" smartphone fans with the Mate 9 in the US.
  
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• BMW and Intel to bring a fleet of self-driving cars to the road by the end of 2017

  04-01-2017 21:10
  
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• Peering into the Future of IT: Business adoption plans for IoT, AI, VR, and beyond

  04-01-2017 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Study shows Internet of Things and artificial intelligence products will have the biggest impact
  
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• LG's Hub Robot is a cross between Bicentennial Man and Eve from Wall-E

  04-01-2017 20:53
  
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• LG's Hub Robot is a cross between Bicentennial Man and a cute Wall-E

  04-01-2017 20:53
  
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• Tesla's Gigafactory has started making batteries for the Model 3

  04-01-2017 20:14
  
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• These shoes will let your feet 'feel' in virtual reality

  04-01-2017 20:00
  
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• AT&T to begin 5G trial in Austin, TX for DirecTV Now customers

  04-01-2017 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The 5G test will begin in the first half of 2017, AT&T said. 5G has achieved 14Gbps speeds in lab testing, with a focus on delivering 4K video over mobile networks.
  
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• HP's next generation Sprout Pro may be the most interesting computer this year

  04-01-2017 19:26
  
  HP revamps its range at CES 2017
  
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• CES 2017: LG fridge is powered by Amazon's Alexa

  04-01-2017 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LG unveils a voice-controlled fridge featuring Amazon's Alexa, which reminds owners of important dates.
  
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• Ring expands home security lineup with Floodlight Cam

  04-01-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ring Doorbell users now have another option to expand their home security system.
  
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• ​BlackBerry phones plot comeback via TCL: A crazy yet not impossible mission

  04-01-2017 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  TCL gives CNET a glimpse at its BlackBerry coming out party at CES 2017. Get ready for keyboards and business pitches for the latest BlackBerry smartphones.
  
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• Here's what we know about the new BlackBerry Mercury

  04-01-2017 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The iconic BlackBerry keyboard is back!
  
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• InvisibleShield will help cover screen replacement cost under new plan

  04-01-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  InvisibleShield is putting its money behind its products, with its new InvisibleShield Screen Guarantee Plan.
  
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• AT&T works on connecting cars to everything

  04-01-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At the AT&T Developer Summit, taking place in Las Vegas alongside CES, the cellular provider made a series of announcements regarding connected cars.
  
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• CES 2017: Garmin announces three new multisport watches, sized for all wrists

  04-01-2017 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Most high end GPS sports watches are big and bulky, limiting the market of such powerful devices. Garmin's new Fenix 5S brings all you need to a more comfortable size.
  
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• Consumers will buy more smartphones in 2017, survey finds

  04-01-2017 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Accenture's latest survey suggests 2017 will see a rebound in device purchases fueled by phones with better security, new functions and improved performance.
  
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• CES 2017 proves that smart mobile technology is taking over the world

  04-01-2017 17:02
  
  Where can you find a smart bed, a smart cat feeder and a smart walking cane? And what do these tell us about the future of computers?
  
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• California legislates against ransomware

  04-01-2017 17:01 via computerweekly.com
  
  US state introduces legislation to make it easier to bring ransomware attackers to justice and jail them for up to four years
  
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• Intel launches GO platform, aims for autonomous vehicles, but runs into Qualcomm, NXP

  04-01-2017 16:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel outlines its plans to be the brains of the autonomous vehicle, but it'll have to duel with Qualcomm and NXP among others.
  
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• Pernod Ricard toasts better demand forecasting with Infor

  04-01-2017 16:30 via computerweekly.com
  
  Drinks company Pernod Ricard, known for its Absolut, Malibu and Jameson tipples, has improved demand forecast accuracy with Infor software
  
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• IoT spending to top $1.29 trillion by 2020, says IDC

  04-01-2017 16:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The data point is an update to IDC's spending guide study for that covers the 2015-2020 forecast period.
  
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• Competition watchdog airs concern over Mastercard’s VocaLink acquisition

  04-01-2017 16:15 via computerweekly.com
  
  Competition watchdog airs concern over Mastercard takeover of Vocalink and gives companies an ultimatum
  
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• Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017

  04-01-2017 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  What are Nordic CIOs planning for 2017?
  
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• Holo Cube lets you hold holograms in your hand

  04-01-2017 16:00
  
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• Astronomers discover extremely rare distant ring galaxy

  04-01-2017 15:50
  
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• Raspberry Pi: A closer look at Raspbian PIXEL GNU/Linux

  04-01-2017 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not just for the Raspberry Pi any more!After recent updates and security fixes, a version of Raspbian PIXEL for x86 systems is now in the works.
  
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• CES 2017: Acer's $9,000 Predator 21 X laptop is the exact opposite of 'thin and light'

  04-01-2017 15:15 via zdnet.com
  
  This isn't a laptop, but a high-end gaming desktop PC that happens to fold in two.
  
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• The return of the PC: Why it's ready for a comeback after years of decline

  04-01-2017 14:50 via zdnet.com
  
  PC sales will hit bottom this year, but then the (modest) bounce will begin.
  
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• L’Oréal, Withings and Kérastase just announced a smart hairbrush

  04-01-2017 14:49
  
  A brush without greatness
  
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• L’Oréal, Withings and Kérastase just announced a smart hair brush

  04-01-2017 14:49
  
  A brush without greatness
  
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• CES 2017: Asus Flip C302 is $499 full HD convertible Chromebook with Intel Skylake CPU

  04-01-2017 14:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Asus takes the Chromebook upscale with its latest model, which features a hinged 12.5-inch display and can be configured with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage.
  
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• Alien: Covenant is getting a VR spin-off

  04-01-2017 14:16
  
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• Passenger rescue drone airborne 'by 2020'

  04-01-2017 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A passenger drone, which completed its first flight over low terrain in November, could be in use by 2020.
  
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• You can now buy a flash drive with the same storage as the Xbox One S

  04-01-2017 14:00
  
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• Automakers face business model hurdles with electric vehicle transition, says McKinsey

  04-01-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The transformation to digital models, new economics and electric vehicles is expected to make or break a bevy of automakers.
  
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• Customer-first approach will make 2017 a challenge for Dutch CIOs

  04-01-2017 13:55 via computerweekly.com
  
  CIOs in the Netherlands could see their strategies lead to thousands of jobs being cut as businesses automate
  
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• Protect your privacy with anti-surveillance clothing

  04-01-2017 13:51
  
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• This ransomware targets HR departments with fake job applications

  04-01-2017 13:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Campaign targets those who most often need to open attachments from unknown sources.
  
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• LG wants all of your home appliances to think for themselves

  04-01-2017 13:37
  
  Who wants to be outsmarted by their fridge?
  
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• The Mercedes AMG F1 team will unveil its 2017 challenger next month

  04-01-2017 13:29
  
  The W08 is the car Lewis Hamilton hopes will win him the 2017 championship
  
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• Flight booking systems easy to hack, researchers warn

  04-01-2017 13:20 via computerweekly.com
  Malicious actors could infiltrate systems to alter passenger information and even cancel bookings, Chaos Communications Congress told
  
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