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• Apple sold one iPad for every four iPhones over the last quarter, which is very good

  01-08-2017 23:12 via zdnet.com
  Apple had the best non-holiday quarter for the iPad in over four years. But the Apple Watch might be losing traction.
  
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• Apple beats Q3 expectations, posts solid Q4 outlook

  01-08-2017 22:55 via zdnet.com
  Apple managed to sell 41 million iPhones in Q3 while maintaining a healthy revenue outlook for Q4, when the highly anticipated iPhone 8 should be released.
  
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• Microsoft 365 Business public preview goes live August 2

  01-08-2017 21:47 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is ready to let SMB users start kicking the tires of its coming $20 per user per month Microsoft 365 subscription bundle.
  
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• Old TV signals used to plug Monmouthshire broadband gap

  01-08-2017 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  A pilot scheme will see TV white space used to send a broadband signal from a standard mast in Monmouthshire.
  
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• The most important corporate server Linux gets refreshed: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4

  01-08-2017 20:23 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 comes with improved security and performance for servers, containers, and clouds.
  
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• Microsoft's Windows 10 to get eye-tracking functionality

  01-08-2017 19:55 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is working to add eye-tracking technology to Windows 10, initially as an accessibility feature.
  
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• Senators introduce bill to secure Internet of Things devices

  01-08-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  The bill would also expand legal protections for security researchers who hunt for vulnerabilities.
  
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• New Trojan malware attack targets restaurant chains

  01-08-2017 18:18 via zdnet.com
  Dubbed Bateleur, this malware uses with macro-laden phishing emails with the intention oftaking screenshots, stealing passwords and more.
  
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• What is quantum computing and why does the future of Earth depend on it

  01-08-2017 18:02
  Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise how we use data and power machines but what is it?
  
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• Google Classroom gets an update, hits new milestone

  01-08-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  G Suite for Education makes inroads with Google Classroom, the tool that helps teachers manage their classrooms and communicate with students.
  
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• 4K TV technology explained: What is 4K and why should you care?

  01-08-2017 17:54
  
  Heard about 4K TVs but don’t know what they offer over Full HD? We’ve got the answers
  
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• Dark web markets boom after AlphaBay and Hansa busts

  01-08-2017 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Following the closure of two illegal markets, listings on rival sites have rise by as much as 28%.
  
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• Why the YouTuber bubble is about to burst

  01-08-2017 17:43
  
  From immersive extravaganzas to endless corporate partnerships, the ‘real-life’ appeal of YouTubers is becoming unconvincing
  
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• What is an algorithm? A closer look at the tech underpinning everything we do online

  01-08-2017 17:35
  
  A popular term in tech - but do we know what an algorithm actually means?
  
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• Project Kino is the creepy crawly robot jewellery that you didn’t ask for

  01-08-2017 17:32
  Oh great. Zip-bot needs a firmware update
  
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• Security Think Tank: Employees should only have to worry about social engineering

  01-08-2017 17:30 via computerweekly.com
  What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
  
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• Here's our best look yet at Samsung's Galaxy Note 8

  01-08-2017 17:23 via zdnet.com
  A pair of leaked renders give us a better idea of what to expect from the upcoming Galaxy Note 8.
  
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• Starting a business: Everything you need to know to get going

  01-08-2017 17:17
  
  The key things you need to think about when starting a business from patenting ideas to accountancy software
  
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• How to start a business: Everything you need to know to get started

  01-08-2017 17:17
  
  The key things you need to think about when starting a business from patenting ideas to accountancy software
  
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• Hackers turn Amazon Echo into a spying device using just an SD card

  01-08-2017 17:08
  
  Turns out the smart home device isn’t so smart after all…
  
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• Free PDF download: The Art of the Hybrid Cloud

  01-08-2017 16:49 via zdnet.com
  This special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic looks at how organizations are balancing on-premise storage and services with the gradual shift to cloud computing. Download it as a free PDF ebook.
  
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• Infographic: Companies are turning to hybrid cloud to save money

  01-08-2017 16:48 via zdnet.com
  In a recent Tech Pro Research survey, respondents said they chose a hybrid cloud model because they were concerned about the higher cost of on-premises solutions.
  
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• LogMeIn buys AI chatbot maker Nanorep

  01-08-2017 16:39 via zdnet.com
  Nanorep uses AI and natural language processing technologies to build chatbots and virtual assistants for online customer service.
  
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• Motorola continues to bring high-end features to budget smartphones with the G5S line

  01-08-2017 16:38 via zdnet.com
  Motorola's G5S and G5S Plus are official, and the Moto E4 Plus has a release date.
  
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• Businesses failing to understand GDPR compliance status

  01-08-2017 16:37 via computerweekly.com
  With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance
  
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• SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks

  01-08-2017 15:45 via computerweekly.com
  Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed
  
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• Behold the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus

  01-08-2017 15:42
  
  The Moto G5S starts at £219.99 while the Moto G5S Plus comes in at £259.99
  
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• The 'real people' using encryption for privacy protection

  01-08-2017 15:40
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Surface Plus financing, support programs

  01-08-2017 15:27 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding two additional financing and upgrade programs for its family of Surface devices to its mix.
  
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• An asteroid’s about to pass Earth, but NASA’s on the case

  01-08-2017 15:27
  
  The mother of all dress rehearsals for NASA’s planetary defence system
  
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• Windows 10 backpack: HP thinks this strap-on workstation will be a hit with firms

  01-08-2017 14:46 via zdnet.com
  HP wants businesses to use its new VR backpack for training, sales, and product design.
  
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• The US is now turning to Oculus founder Palmer Luckey to build a 'smart, virtual' version of Trump's wall

  01-08-2017 14:25
  
  Luckey is said to be consulting with lawmakers over the possibility of a 'smart' wall as an alternative to Donald Trump's campaign promise
  
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• Amber Rudd claims 'real people' aren't interested in encryption

  01-08-2017 14:19
  
  Home secretary's comments come ahead of Silicon Valley counter-terrorism forum
  
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• Nominet invests £400,000 in digital work experience programme

  01-08-2017 14:15 via computerweekly.com
  Internet infrastructure firm launches programme to provide work experience to underprivileged young adults and grow their digital skills
  
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• Why do cats purr? WIRED Explains

  01-08-2017 14:08
  
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• Amazon halts Blu phone sales over 'potential security issue'

  01-08-2017 13:56 via zdnet.com
  Amazon has suspended sales of Blu phones amid concerns about device data being sent to a server in China.
  
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• The 'creepy Facebook AI' story that captivated the media

  01-08-2017 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Did Facebook shut down two bots speaking to themselves because the company feared for humanity?
  
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• Apple accidentally leaks crucial iPhone 8 specs. Doh!

  01-08-2017 13:44
  
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• One of these robot teams will clearly knock England out on penalties in the 2054 World Cup

  01-08-2017 13:21
  
  ...if they can learn to stop falling over, that is
  
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• This Amazon Echo hack can make your speaker spy on you, say security researchers

  01-08-2017 13:16 via zdnet.com
  Research by MWR InfoSecurity found that it's possible to tamper with older Amazon Echo speakers and discreetly turn the home-assistants into an eavesdropping device.
  
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• Alphabet’s renewable energy project could take on Tesla… with lots of salt

  01-08-2017 13:09
  
  A new moonshot from Alphabet’s X lab could solve renewable energy’s storage issues
  
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• Spike in suicide searches linked to Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why

  01-08-2017 12:47
  
  Researchers in San Diego identified a 19% increase in suicide-related search terms following the release of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why
  
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• Young people drive worldwide internet adoption

  01-08-2017 12:45 via computerweekly.com
  The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies
  
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• How White House officials were 'fooled by email prankster'

  01-08-2017 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A cyber security adviser and Trump's ex-media chief are reportedly among those tricked.
  
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• Email prankster 'fooled' White House officials

  01-08-2017 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A cyber security adviser and Trump's ex-media chief are reportedly among those tricked.
  
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• Here's Google's new ad blocker: It's just popped up in Chrome Canary on Android

  01-08-2017 12:41 via zdnet.com
  Google's Canary build of Chrome on Android features the online giant's first version of its ad blocker.
  
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• ​Management tips: How to build a happy and productive team

  01-08-2017 12:30 via zdnet.com
  CIO Strategies: Building an effective and engaged team is one of the biggest challenges for any managers. Here's how.
  
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• Cheap Australian robot uses 7 images to ID Amazon products

  01-08-2017 12:30 via zdnet.com
  Robots close to identifying and packing objects better than humans
  
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• Two degrees too many: is Earth edging towards evisceration?

  01-08-2017 12:28
  
  Troubling research indicates the planet will likely heat up by more than two degrees this century
  
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• Spotify just hit 60m paying customers. Next, going public

  01-08-2017 12:00
  
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