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• Brazil slips in global open data ranking

  26-05-2017 23:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The country now ranks 18th in this year's Open Data Barometer, down one place since the last report - but leads the way in open data on public spending and education.
  
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• Mind-controlled brace helps paralysed stroke patients move their hands

  26-05-2017 22:00
  
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• In Age of Anxiety, Pixx takes on our social media addiction

  26-05-2017 21:00
  
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• Apple will live stream the WWDC 2017 keynote

  26-05-2017 20:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Watch along as the company announces iOS 11, among other things, including some new hardware possibly.
  
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• What Indian IT needs to do urgently to survive the digital future

  26-05-2017 19:48 via zdnet.com
  The world has changed almost overnight, and yet Indian IT firms seem to be reluctant to take the plunge to radically overhaul their operations, wean themselves off the traditional model, and undergo some short term pain so they can compete in the digital present and future. Here's a to-do list that they may find helpful.
  
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• Theresa May: Online extremism 'must be tackled'

  26-05-2017 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The PM says the fight against so-called Islamic State is "moving from the battlefield to the internet".
  
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• Artificial intelligence on Hadoop: Does it make sense?

  26-05-2017 18:29 via zdnet.com
  
  MapR just announced QSS, a new offering that enables the training of complex deep learning algorithms. We take a look at what QSS can offer, and examine AI on the Hadoop landscape.
  
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• Nokia hype, Facebook moderation: Podcast 319

  26-05-2017 18:01
  
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• This neural network lets you transform graphic designs into functioning code

  26-05-2017 17:22
  
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• Understanding the economic value of your personal data

  26-05-2017 17:15 via computerweekly.com
  Your personal data is worthless – it's only when it's processed by the Facebooks or Googles of this world that it has business value
  
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• Amazon's app store puts millions of Android devices at risk

  26-05-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's dangerous to go alone outside Google's protective walled garden, but it's the price you pay for free software.
  
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• Amazon's app store compromises Android security

  26-05-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's dangerous to go alone outside Google's protective walled garden, but it's the price you pay for free software.
  
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• Find a deal in Maplin’s big bank holiday weekend sale

  26-05-2017 16:53
  
  From drones to smart homes, make the most of Maplin's bank holiday sale and save up to 40% this weekend
  
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• Drone regulations are up in the air

  26-05-2017 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  In one week: court overturned the FAA's recreational drone rules, a drone crashed into spectators at Petco Park, and Senators introduced the Drone Federalism Act
  
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• 7 observations from the IoT World Forum 2017

  26-05-2017 15:55
  
  Cisco’s Internet of Things World Forum was a timely reminder of just how big IoT is… and how much bigger it can get
  
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• Nokia 3310 review: the retro fun is short lived

  26-05-2017 15:50
  
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• Nokia 3310 review: reliving your youth is fun for about five minutes

  26-05-2017 15:50
  
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• Far Cry 5 release date and news: Watch the Far Cry 5 trailer

  26-05-2017 15:44
  
  The latest news and rumours about Far Cry 5
  
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• BMW wants to reinvent urban mobility on two wheels

  26-05-2017 15:33
  
  BMW’s Motorrad Concept Link is probably a way off, but it could bring zero emissions to two wheels
  
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• Final BlackBerry, Qualcomm settlement reaches $940 million

  26-05-2017 15:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualcomm has agreed to pay the full amount on or before May 31.
  
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• Raspberry Pi extends its reach: Now it's merging with global coding skills network

  26-05-2017 15:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Raspberry Pi and CoderDojo are teaming up to help more young people become tomorrow's programmers.
  
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• Security Think Tank: Employees are one of the greatest defences

  26-05-2017 15:15 via computerweekly.com
  What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
  
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• You have until Wednesday to apply for Apple’s Developer Academy

  26-05-2017 15:13
  
  Apple’s first European Academy will be providing training on iOS development to those from a wealth of backgrounds
  
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• People can be strongest link in cyber security, says NCSC

  26-05-2017 15:08 via computerweekly.com
  People are often seen as the weakest link when it comes to cyber security, but that must change, says the National Cyber Security Centre
  
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• Net neutrality: 'Dead people' signing FCC consultation

  26-05-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say 'hundreds' have complained about their details being used to post fake comments.
  
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• Swedish government agencies join IT spending benchmarking service

  26-05-2017 14:15 via computerweekly.com
  Government agencies in Sweden are using a tool by Apptio to help them gain a better understanding of IT costs
  
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• Apple's MacBooks: Still the most reliable

  26-05-2017 14:07 via zdnet.com
  
  It's popular to decry the "Apple tax" - the mythical premium Apple customers pay for Macs. But few look at the other side of the coins: what you get for your money. In Apple's case: the best reliability and tech support.
  
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• This is how much your share price falls when you get hacked

  26-05-2017 14:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The impact of data breaches can be measured in a company's share price and customer churn.
  
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• ​Windows 10 Creators Update: Microsoft's latest update fixes a load of bugs

  26-05-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A new cumulative update for the Windows 10 Creators Update addresses 14 bugs affecting the browser, peripherals, and third-party messaging apps.
  
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• BDUK broadband roll-out hits 8,000 homes per million pounds spent

  26-05-2017 13:45 via computerweekly.com
  The latest government statistics on the progress of the BDUK broadband roll-out has delivered fresh insight into the value for money being offered by the scheme
  
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• The Nokia 3310 is back so here's a celebration of all things 2000

  26-05-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's been 17 years since the Nokia 3310 first appeared in shops and the world has changed quite a lot.
  
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• The brain starts to eat itself when it can’t sleep

  26-05-2017 13:27
  
  The cells in mouse brains go into overdrive after a long period of sleeplessness, which could increase the risk of Alzheimer's
  
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• Making sense of Microsoft's Surface lineup

  26-05-2017 13:15 via zdnet.com
  
  With its new Surface Laptop and a major internal makeover for the Surface Pro, Microsoft's line of PCs now includes four models. Here's a closer look at where each one fits in the competitive landscape.
  
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• The truth behind the 'toxic haze' caused by the UK heatwave

  26-05-2017 13:10
  
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• Hunted by the Taliban, Maria Toorpakai refused to cower. Hear her message to Manchester

  26-05-2017 13:06
  
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• The Brighton Festival turns the whole city into a pop-up theatre

  26-05-2017 13:00
  
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• ​HP hits its stride: How PCs and printing have stabilized, rebounded

  26-05-2017 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  HP has the focus, design and printing stabilization to hit its stride in a tough personal systems market.
  
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• Subtitling systems contain 'widespread' security threat

  26-05-2017 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four popular media players are vulnerable to attack because of flaws, a security firm warns.
  
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• Nasa's Juno mission reveals cyclones the size of Earth engulf Jupiter's poles

  26-05-2017 12:28
  
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• Zuckerberg finally bags that Harvard degree

  26-05-2017 12:05
  
  Facebook founder returns to university he dropped out of 13 years ago
  
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• Sailing takes flight: how Ben Ainslie is gearing up for the race of his life at the America's Cup

  26-05-2017 12:04
  
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• Estonian e-Residency programme partners Finnish tech startup

  26-05-2017 11:42 via computerweekly.com
  
  Government’s partnership with fintech firm Holvi aims to provide online business banking services to entrepreneurs who take up eResidency
  
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• Raspberry Pi just majorly extended its reach for young coders

  26-05-2017 11:23
  
  Raspberry Pi’s new merger gives it the scope to reach 185,000 children across the globe
  
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• Why buying refurbished tech could be your smartest shopping decision this year

  26-05-2017 11:16
  
  Maybe buying new isn't always the best idea?
  
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• Has BMW just killed the i5?

  26-05-2017 11:15
  
  The i programme might be over – and it's a huge shame
  
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• Disney's Bob Iger says the film hack threat was a hoax

  26-05-2017 11:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief executive Bob Iger said the company doesn't believe a ransom demand was genuine as "nothing has happened".
  
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• Raspberry Pi Foundation teams up with CoderDojo to get more kids coding

  26-05-2017 10:55
  
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• Why cloud management matters

  26-05-2017 10:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud management is one of the top three challenges in cloud deployment
  
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• UpVote episode 5: fighting ISIS and Mugabe on the front line

  26-05-2017 10:45
  
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• Donald Trump has just one app on his phone (and you almost certainly know what it is)

  26-05-2017 10:08
  
  It’s Twitter. Of course it’s Twitter.
  
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