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• Yes, Blockchain could reverse the course of civilization and upend the world's most powerful companies

  24-05-2017 23:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Businesses often win by centralizing resources and extracting value, and today's governments and financial systems empower them to do it. Blockchain changes the equation.
  
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• HP tops Q2 targets as PC sales increase 10 percent

  24-05-2017 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  HP CEO Dion Weisler said Q2 marked the first time in seven years that revenue from both PC and printer sales increased over the same quarter.
  
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• Rackspace names Joe Eazor as new CEO

  24-05-2017 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Eazor joins Rackspace after serving as CEO of EarthLink, where he led the company from dial-up services into new areas like cloud computing.
  
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• What are "national security letters?" Here's everything you need to know

  24-05-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the secretive FBI's investigative powers.
  
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• Ready for more Red Hat? RHEL 7.4 beta released

  24-05-2017 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The next major Red Hat Enterprise Linux update is on its way.
  
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• This artist has a classroom of robots that chat, count and draw portraits

  24-05-2017 19:12
  
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• Intel helps advance genomics analytics with new architecture

  24-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  After committing $25 million to a partnership with the Broad Institute, Intel announces some milestones that should advance genomics research into cancer and other diseases.
  
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• Nasdaq invests in artificial intelligence

  24-05-2017 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Stock exchange leverages cognitive computing platform to help detect financial fraud.
  
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• Robot police officer goes on duty in Dubai

  24-05-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People will be able to use it to report crimes, pay fines and get information in Arabic and English.
  
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• Twilio launches API for mobile enterprise, customer conversations

  24-05-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The API, dubbed Twilio Proxy, is built to enable moderated conversations and could be used by enterprise with mobile workers using their own devices.
  
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• Samsung resumes Brazil tech startup program

  24-05-2017 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The company continues its partnership with the South Korean and Brazilian governments for the third round of the program; eyes digital agriculture opportunities
  
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• AlphaGo's Ke Jie defeat offers a sobering look at the future of man versus machine

  24-05-2017 17:53
  
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• Serena Williams takes on new challenge in Silicon Valley

  24-05-2017 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tennis player has been appointed to the board of SurveyMonkey and pledged to fight for diversity.
  
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• WannaCry laid bare the NHS' outdated IT network – and it's still causing problems

  24-05-2017 17:34
  
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• Cisco launches IoT platform, partners with Microsoft Azure

  24-05-2017 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cisco IoT Operations Platform includes tools to manage connections at scale via the company's technologies and industry partners.
  
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• Identity management for mobile users

  24-05-2017 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Setting and enforcing policies for mobile users starts with an ironclad identity solution. We explore scenarios where Microsoft Azure Active Directory integrates with mobility management systems for authentication and security.
  
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• Google, IBM, and Lyft launch open source project Istio

  24-05-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Istio gives developers a vendor-neutral way to connect, secure, manage, and monitor networks of different microservices on cloud platforms.
  
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• Andela, with Zuckerberg’s help, wants to connect a generation of African programmers

  24-05-2017 16:50
  
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• Nokia 3310 (2017) review: Nostalgia comes at a cost

  24-05-2017 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The Nokia 3310 does the basics well enough and offers excellent battery life, but the price is high for a 2G phone with no wi-fi.
  
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• WIRED Retail 2017: Partners

  24-05-2017 16:20
  
  Learn more about the innovative events partners and media partners working alongside WIRED Retail 2017 – and how you can get involved.
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• Wales flag emoji finally arrives on Twitter

  24-05-2017 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Technology companies will now be able to introduce the flag to their software.
  
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• Amazon Echo Dot, Tap, Look, Show: Which Alexa is right for you?

  24-05-2017 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon now has an entire army of Echo devices. Some listen to you. Some also watch you. Which should you choose? We help you decide.
  
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• iPhone sales nose-diving in China could be really bad for Apple

  24-05-2017 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chinese market is responsible for a quarter of Apple's profits, and is the company's second-largest market after the US.
  
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• iPhone sales nose-diving in China, and this could be really bad for Apple

  24-05-2017 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chinese market is responsible for a quarter of Apple's profits, and is the company's second-largest market after the US, so any signs of a problem there would be very serious.
  
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• Ultra Street Fighter II review: A beautiful recreation of a gaming classic let down by awful controls

  24-05-2017 15:11
  
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• Iceland IT firm gets Cohesity hyper-converged backup boxes

  24-05-2017 15:01 via computerweekly.com
  Thekking scraps ageing IBM and HPE iron for Cohesity hyper-converged nodes with hybrid flash capacity to power deduplication for Veeam backups
  
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• Why Brexit and Trump are to blame for a rise in retro gadgets – and how brands take advantage

  24-05-2017 15:00
  
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• Capture the world around you with the 2017 Samsung Gear 360 starting May 25th for just $229

  24-05-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Last year's Samsung Gear 360 launched at $350, which was one of the highest prices for a new category of consumer camera. This year's model is priced $121 less and comes in a form factor that is a bit easier to use and more familiar to the masses.
  
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• Capture the world around you with the 2017 Samsung Gear 360 for just $229

  24-05-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Last year's Samsung Gear 360 launched at $350, which was one of the highest prices for a new category of consumer camera. This year's model is priced $121 less and comes in a form factor that is a bit easier to use and more familiar to the masses.
  
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• Ad fraud loss slides to $6.5 billion worldwide

  24-05-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Digital ad sales are up and vendors are clamping down on fraud schemes designed to siphon cash from the industry.
  
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• Identity, authentication and authorisation becoming risk-led

  24-05-2017 14:57 via computerweekly.com
  Identity management, and authentication and authorisation governance are shifting away from being purely IT initiatives, according to RSA
  
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• HP's updated Spectre x2 will compete against new Surface Pro

  24-05-2017 14:44 via zdnet.com
  
  How does the $999.99 convertible laptop stack up against Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 device?
  
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• Now tech support scams are exploiting WannaCry ransomware fears

  24-05-2017 14:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Police issue warning over fake support scams using WannaCry to scare PC users into paying up.
  
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• Nokia 3310 sparks wave of nostalgia as it goes on sale

  24-05-2017 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say its success will depend on how much people are willing to pay to indulge their nostalgia.
  
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• Google plans to track credit card spending

  24-05-2017 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new product from Google will link the clicks on ads with offline spend to prove digital ads work.
  
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• IFTTT launches Maker tier for developers

  24-05-2017 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  IFTTT said the Maker tier is designed to give developers access to more sophisticated tools.
  
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• 3D mapping uncovers extra layer of tectonic plates hidden in Earth's mantle

  24-05-2017 14:09
  
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• We have a love-hate relationship with user reviews

  24-05-2017 13:52
  
  Research from Feefo shows that while 74% of shoppers are influenced by online reviews, just 7% truly trust their fellow customers
  
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• The web is being misused: Opera's founder on why Google tracking should be banned

  24-05-2017 13:30
  
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• Capture your outdoor adventures in 5.7K with the compact, rugged Garmin VIRB 360

  24-05-2017 13:01 via zdnet.com
  
  2017 is starting to look like the year for the consumer 360 camera and Garmin is bringing its experience with outdoor cameras and GPS devices to a compact, rugged camera.
  
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• These serialised e-books drip-feed the story to leave you in suspense between chapters

  24-05-2017 13:00
  
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• IBM's compute, storage tech powers Qatar Genome Program

  24-05-2017 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  According to IBM, the Qatar Genome Program is one of the world's largest national genome medical research projects.
  
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• Singapore government reaffirms $1.7B commitment to smart nation, digital transformation

  24-05-2017 12:40 via zdnet.com
  
  First announced earlier this year as part of the country's 2017 budget, Singapore's IT office says it will put out S$2.4 billion in ICT tenders encompassing data analytics and Internet of Things sensors.
  
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• Twenty years of online banking has increased financial awareness

  24-05-2017 12:23 via computerweekly.com
  Online banking is helping people manage their finances better and reduce their debt as a result
  
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• Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube on work time? This cloud tech aims to block access

  24-05-2017 12:19 via zdnet.com
  
  In September, more than 50 schools throughout Spain plan to employ IMT Lazarus' cloud-based mobile-device management platform.
  
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• Sphero’s Lightning McQueen Cars 3 toy is the most advanced movie tie-in yet

  24-05-2017 12:12
  
  Packed with high technology but still great fun, Lightning McQueen is the best movie tie-in toy ever
  
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• Scientists teach E.coli bacteria to 'draw'. Bacteria draws Mario

  24-05-2017 12:11
  
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• Windows 10 tip: Create direct shortcuts to shared network folders

  24-05-2017 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Why waste time browsing through File Explorer folders to find shared resources on your local network? Use these two tricks to create mapped shortcuts, with or without drive letters.
  
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• Google: We'll track your offline credit card use to show that online ads work

  24-05-2017 11:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Google wants to know more about when and why you spend money, in order to help advertisers improve their online ads.
  
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• Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins

  24-05-2017 11:30 via computerweekly.com
  Last year Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view
  
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