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• Robotic reverend blesses worshippers in eight languages

  30-05-2017 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BlessU-2 has been installed in Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation 500 years ago.
  
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• Swiss court convicts man over 'defamatory' Facebook likes

  30-05-2017 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Zurich court said by "liking" defamatory Facebook posts, the man "endorsed" the content.
  
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• NBN nears halfway point as 5 million premises ready for service

  30-05-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  NBN has announced making 5 million out of 11.9 million premises ready for service, with Sydney's North Shore, Devonport, Coober Pedy, and Yarra Glen some of the areas made ready during the last few months.
  
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• Andy Rubin's Essential Home assistant will be able to run Siri, Alexa and Cortana

  30-05-2017 20:24
  
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• Andy Rubin takes the cover off his modular Essential PH-1 and Home assistant

  30-05-2017 20:24
  
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• Computex 2017: Intel rediscovers the desktop

  30-05-2017 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  With steady growth in gaming and a reinvigorated competitor in the form of AMD, Intel has shifted its focus at this year's Computex to powerful desktop processors in a big way.
  
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• ​Walmart's drone delivery plan includes blockchain tech

  30-05-2017 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Walmart's patent application reveals plans for a drone delivery service that uses blockchain technology to ensure that packages are dropped off in secure locations.
  
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• Amazon Alexa calling: How to set it up and use it on your Echo

  30-05-2017 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Get all the details on how to place and receive phone calls with your Amazon Echo device.
  
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• Ukraine raids offices of 'Russian Google'

  30-05-2017 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russian search firm Yandex denies accusations of giving user data to Russian security services.
  
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• WWGD? Chrome needs to come to Windows 10 S

  30-05-2017 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The search giant has shrugged its shoulders when it comes to Microsoft's platforms. But the expected appeal of Windows 10 S would burden Chrome users and cut Google off from vital user intelligence.
  
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• Millions of Android phones hit by 'Judy' malware

  30-05-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 50 apps contain the code, which makes its creators money by generating fraudulent ad clicks.
  
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• WIRED Energy 2017: Exciting startups showcasing the future

  30-05-2017 18:30
  
  Meet the entrepreneurs and rising influencers in the energy sector to showcase at the WIRED Energy conference in London, October 12, Kings Place.
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• WIRED Energy 2017: The leading thinkers paving the way

  30-05-2017 18:29
  
  Hear from the entrepreneurs and influencers in energy, speaking at the WIRED Energy conference in London. October 12, Kings Place
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• WIRED Energy 2017: The future of energy

  30-05-2017 18:28
  
  The WIRED Energy conference looks at the future of energy – from the sustainable smart home to the latest policy and business model innovations to connecting the disconnected.
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• Nest's £299 Cam IQ knows family from strangers, if you're willing to pay extra each month

  30-05-2017 18:28
  
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• For SMB IT staff, fear of cloud is fear of their own inadequacy

  30-05-2017 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Fear of cloud migration has very little to do with the overall security and reliability of public cloud infrastructure.
  
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• In an age of uncertainty, now is the time to rethink your outsourcing strategy

  30-05-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  Brexit and Trump are not only creating challenges but also opportunities in the outsourcing sector, and outsourcing deals will need to be flexible to exploit them
  
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• ICC brings drones, smart bats and virtual reality to international cricket

  30-05-2017 17:36 via computerweekly.com
  International Cricket Council teams up with Intel to transform the cricketing experience for fans and players with drones, smart connected bats and virtual reality
  
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• Eco Blade server: The most energy efficient high-performance blade server on the market

  30-05-2017 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  PSSC Labs have announced its new Eco Blade server platform, the most energy efficient server on the market offering power savings of up to 46 percent per server.
  
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• Rare mummy DNA has revealed clues about the relatives of ancient Egyptians

  30-05-2017 17:00
  
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• Astronomers take a step closer to proving event horizons around black holes do exist

  30-05-2017 17:00
  
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• The astonishing hidden and personal costs of IT downtime (and how predictive analytics might help)

  30-05-2017 16:56 via zdnet.com
  
  You've heard about the big IT failures like the British Airways shutdown at Heathrow this week. But there are hidden factors that can sap productivity and kill innovation. To learn more, and how AI might help, read on.
  
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• DevOps practitioners open up about enterprise adoption challenges

  30-05-2017 16:50 via computerweekly.com
  
  Ahead of next week’s DevOps Enterprise Summit in London, practitioners have warned enterprises to stop thinking of DevOps as something only Silicon Valley firms and startups can do successfully
  
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• Containers in the cloud

  30-05-2017 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  How do containers work in the cloud?
  
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• Who built Silicon Valley? Blame the hippies

  30-05-2017 16:07
  
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• Essential, Andy Rubin's aim to simplify smartphone game: Why some skepticism is warranted

  30-05-2017 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Android co-founder Andy Rubin has launched Essential and a smartphone that aims to put design and craftsmanship first with simplicity. It's a tall order.
  
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• Essential, Andy Rubin aim to simplify smartphone game: Why some skepticism is warranted

  30-05-2017 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Android co-founder Andy Rubin has launched Essential and a smartphone that aims to put design and craftsmanship first with simplicity. It's a tall order.
  
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• ​Android creator Andy Rubin launches his modular Essential phone

  30-05-2017 14:46 via zdnet.com
  
  A new take on the modular phone with clip-on components, starting at $699.
  
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• Construction of Amazon's €1bn Dublin datacentre hit by environmental planning appeal

  30-05-2017 14:45 via computerweekly.com
  Amazon's plans to build a €1bn datacentre in Dublin from mid-2017 could be delayed by environmental planning appeal
  
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• Composable infrastructure: The Next Big Thing in datacenters

  30-05-2017 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The technology wheel is turning again. Yesterday it was converged and hyperconverged infrastructure. Tomorrow it's composable infrastructure. I've been doubtful, but it's here today. This is what you need to know.
  
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• LG Tone Studio hands-on: Quad speakers provide personal surround experience

  30-05-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  LG is known for its around-the-neck headphones and this latest version brings four speakers that is perfect for gaming, music, movies, and virtual reality experiences.
  
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• Barclaycard set to take on Amazon Go in checkout-free shopping

  30-05-2017 14:13
  
  “Grab and go” tech would automatically charge users through a smartphone app
  
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• Liverpool One shopping centre screen 'hacked'

  30-05-2017 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The large billboard-type display was apparently defaced by hackers on the Bank Holiday.
  
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• Nasa's mission to Sun renamed after astrophysicist behind solar wind theory

  30-05-2017 14:02
  
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• Nasa set to reveal details of its first mission to the Sun

  30-05-2017 14:02
  
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• Energy and information sabotage: The threats facing our smart cities

  30-05-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Our cities are becoming smarter, but our security is not following suit.
  
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• ​Asus' Google Tango ZenFone hits the US in July and it won't cost more than $850

  30-05-2017 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The first Tango-enabled AR phone with appealing specs could be available in less than a month.
  
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• Chinese lesbian dating app Rela shuts down

  30-05-2017 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rela is no longer available in app stores and its website and Sina Weibo account have been deleted.
  
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• CIO Strategies: Four ways to help tech engage with business

  30-05-2017 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  ​Tech chiefs need to make an impact beyond their own team. Here's how.
  
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• Intel’s new CPU has a crazy 18 cores

  30-05-2017 12:53
  
  Core blimey!
  
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• ARM's new chips could help bring more powerful AI to your home and phone

  30-05-2017 12:50
  
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• Ocado Technology releases on-premise mesh datacentre as open source

  30-05-2017 12:49 via computerweekly.com
  To reduce the cost of high-end datacentre servers, Ocado has developed a private cloud that runs on low-end PCs
  
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• British Airways counts cost of major bank holiday IT system outage

  30-05-2017 12:45 via computerweekly.com
  Share price of British Airways' parent company plummets after power supply issue at "local" datacentre grounds flights at Heathrow and Gatwick over the bank holiday weekend
  
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• House of Cards season five review: turgid, tiresome plot is too overindulgent to succeed

  30-05-2017 12:36
  
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• House of Cards season five review: tiresome political terror

  30-05-2017 12:36
  
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• Shadow Brokers move bitcoins after hacking tool auction

  30-05-2017 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers who released a tool used in the WannaCry ransomware outbreak appear to have moved some of their funds.
  
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• Intel unveils monster 18-core Core i9: 'First teraflop-speed' consumer PC chip

  30-05-2017 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  As well as the Core i9, Intel has lifted the lid on the whole new Core X-series of high-performance CPUs.
  
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• Android alert: This cutesy malware has infected millions of devices

  30-05-2017 12:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Auto-clicking 'Judy' adware was distributed by over 40 apps in Google's official Android market.
  
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• Uber, Lyft return to Austin as driver fingerprint rule overturned

  30-05-2017 10:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The debate over checks required for public carriage drivers is over and both companies can enjoy a triumphant return.
  
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• Google wants AdWords to track you both on and offline

  30-05-2017 10:39
  
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