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• DraftKings and FanDuel abandon fantasy sports merger

  13-07-2017 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US government officials said in June the deal raised concerns about competition and they would try to block it.
  
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• Shopify adds eBay as its latest merchant sales channel

  13-07-2017 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The integration will allow users of Shopify's e-commerce platform to sync their inventory and sell their products on eBay directly from their Shopify accounts.
  
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• Is this the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

  13-07-2017 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  A picture from an official Samsung account includes a smartphone we haven't seen before. Is it the Note 8?
  
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• Moving into Production, Staying in the Cloud

  13-07-2017 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  When an app is ready for production release, many organizations opt to bring it in-house, rather than trusting it to the cloud. We'll look at the feasibility of hosting production environments in the public cloud and highlight smart ways to protect Web-facing apps from attacks.
  
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• How to protect yourself from the Verizon data breach

  13-07-2017 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  To be safe, you must change your Verizon PIN.
  
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• Microsoft's newest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds Mixed Reality tweaks

  13-07-2017 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's latest Fast Ring Windows 10 Fall Creators Update build for PCs includes a number of feature updates, especially around Mixed Reality support.
  
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• Gartner increases 2017 global IT spending forecast as US dollar declines

  13-07-2017 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The research firm says that it expects worldwide IT spending to increase 2.4 percent to $3.5 trillion in 2017.
  
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• Box rolls out pre-built components for Box Platform

  13-07-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Called Box Elements, the new tools make it easier for businesses to incorporate the Box experience into any application.
  
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• Google Cloud Platform expands to London

  13-07-2017 17:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Google may be playing catch up with AWS internationally, but it's making up for lost time.
  
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• Is it dangerous to recreate flawed human morality in machines?

  13-07-2017 17:27
  
  By: Alexandra Simon-LewisContinue reading...
  
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• In the rush to digital, IT is burdened with new performance issues

  13-07-2017 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey finds typical IT managers spend more than 500 hours a year battle digital performance problems.
  
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• Man trapped in Texas cash machine sends 'help me' notes

  13-07-2017 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Corpus Christi police took it for a joke, before kicking in a door to withdraw the stuck workman.
  
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• Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers

  13-07-2017 16:54 via computerweekly.com
  
  Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers
  
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• Bupa international health insurance warns of internal data breach

  13-07-2017 16:30 via computerweekly.com
  Bupa international health insurance customers have been urged to be vigilant in the wake of a data breach by a company employee
  
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• Bupa data breach affects 500,000 insurance customers

  13-07-2017 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An employee copied and removed customer information on international insurance plans, Bupa says.
  
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• Afghan girl roboticists granted US entry

  13-07-2017 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US media say President Donald Trump urged authorities to rethink the decision to ban the girls.
  
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• Judge rules pacemaker data admissible in court

  13-07-2017 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man charged with aggravated arson is set to have his pacemaker data used in evidence against him.
  
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• Ross Brawn: F1 will keep hybrid engines after all

  13-07-2017 15:51
  
  The F1 boss says noisier, simpler hybrid engines will be good for F1
  
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• Google launches Backup and Sync for your PC's files and photos

  13-07-2017 15:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's new Backup and Sync app for Mac and PC can back up any files or photos on your desktop. It replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive app for Mac/PC.
  
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• AMD unveils Ryzen Threadripper specs and pricing

  13-07-2017 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  AMD unveils specs, pricing, and availability details for its Ryzen Threadripper 16-core, 32-thread and 12-core, 24-thread silicon, and you're looking at a saving of up to $1,000 compared to the equivalent Intel chip.
  
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• Cisco acquires Observable Networks for forensics security, behavioral modeling

  13-07-2017 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Observable Networks will fall under Cisco's security group and give the company another software-as-a-service line.
  
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• Google opens UK datacentre region to deliver low-latency cloud connections to enterprise

  13-07-2017 15:22 via computerweekly.com
  Internet search giant declares its UK datacentre region open for business, and promises users improved application performance
  
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• Turn Raspberry Pi into an Amazon Echo with $49 pi-topPULSE

  13-07-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  UK firm pi-top has released a new Raspberry Pi add-on with built-in speaker, microphone, and LED matrix.
  
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• Dell launches threat protection for air-gapped enterprise systems

  13-07-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The security suite is aimed at isolated systems which are not invulnerable to attack in this day and age.
  
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• HPE and CSC merger wins confidence of Zurich

  13-07-2017 14:50 via computerweekly.com
  Zurich Insurance has demonstrated confidence in CSC's merger with HPE through a contract extension
  
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• After WannaCry, the government must focus on local NHS security

  13-07-2017 14:50
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• Formula 1 signs Snapchat deal ahead of British Grand Prix

  13-07-2017 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The motor sport wants to use social media to reach a new younger fan base.
  
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• Elizabeth Denham publishes first annual report as ICO head

  13-07-2017 14:37 via computerweekly.com
  The UK information commissioner has published her first annual report since taking over the post in July 2016
  
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• Overwatch League aims to turn eSports into the next NFL

  13-07-2017 14:36
  
  Blizzard turns to traditional sports models to take eSports to new heights
  
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• Trump hotels hit by third data breach

  13-07-2017 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The president's hotel chain says card payment data held by a third party was accessed at 14 properties.
  
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• Facebook Messenger gets adverts added to app

  13-07-2017 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chat app will feature sponsored content in its inbox to help offset slower advertising growth elsewhere.
  
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• Snooping on employee social media could soon get companies into trouble

  13-07-2017 14:16
  
  European regulators want to make it harder for employers to search job candidates’ social media
  
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• EU wants companies to stop stalking their employees' social media

  13-07-2017 14:16
  
  European regulators want to make it harder for employers to search employees and job candidates’ Facebook accounts
  
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• The Immotor Go scooter is your ride to the future

  13-07-2017 14:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The innovative electric personal transporter accommodates the balance-challenged with exceptional ease of use, best-in-class connected smart functionality, and a battery that has its own operating system. It can even drive itself.
  
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• Spy agency seeks more startups for its security accelerator

  13-07-2017 14:02 via zdnet.com
  
  After the success of its first accelerator, GCHQ wants to work with startups again -- and this time it'll be for nine months.
  
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• Yahoo's Bullet looks ahead in querying streaming data

  13-07-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Yahoo is open sourcing a new query engine for streaming data that eliminates the need to cache data, and therefore can "look ahead" in querying data as it flows through.
  
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• New Surface Pro's random sleep bug: Fix is on the way, says Microsoft

  13-07-2017 13:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Surface Pro owners soon won't be able to blame a Microsoft bug for eating up their homework.
  
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• Luxury phone-maker Vertu collapses

  13-07-2017 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The maker of leather-cladded gemstone-studded phones will be liquidated, the BBC understands.
  
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• Alan Turing Institute to benefit from a new supercomputer

  13-07-2017 13:44 via zdnet.com
  
  A Cray Urika-GX at Edinburgh University will work on advanced applications in engineering and technology, defense and security, smart cities, financial services and life sciences.
  
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