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• Using your face to buy your lunch

  01-09-2017 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  China's Alibaba unveils the first facial recognition system to pay for shopping - at a fast food restaurant.
  
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• Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2: Everything you need to know

  01-09-2017 20:48 via zdnet.com
  Google is rumored to partner with HTC and LG for its next iteration of the Pixel lineup. Here's a round up of the latest rumors.
  
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• What to expect from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

  01-09-2017 20:36 via zdnet.com
  The fourth feature update to Windows 10 is scheduled to arrive in October. It's packed with a wide assortment of new and refined features, including some new security options designed to block zero-day exploits and ransomware.
  
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• Brazilian mobile market shows signs of recovery

  01-09-2017 20:03 via zdnet.com
  Retailers start to replace stock and predictions for the rest of the year are positive, says IDC.
  
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• FCC closes virus upload loophole on its website

  01-09-2017 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Digital defences on the site have been improved after users found it was possible to upload malware.
  
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• How to watch the NFL on the internet in 2017

  01-09-2017 19:24 via zdnet.com
  Are you ready for some internet football?
  
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• Would you measure everything you ate?

  01-09-2017 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC's Joe Miller checks out smart scales and sleep sensors at Ifa in Berlin.
  
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• Tech Tent: cars, drones and the voice-controlled fridge

  01-09-2017 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  This week's Tech Tent checks out gadgets great and small.
  
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• How Alexa could bring Amazon back to smartphones

  01-09-2017 18:03 via zdnet.com
  Alexa provides a better interface for on-the-go tasks than today's touchscreens, but Amazon would have to overcome many obstacles to break through the Apple-Google duopoly in a saturated market.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 rumours, release date and news: Launch date set for day before iPhone 8 event

  01-09-2017 17:53
  Xiaomi is set to return this month with the sequel to its Xiaomi Mi Mix, but will the “Apple of China” live up to its nickname?
  
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• What is graphene and what can it do?

  01-09-2017 17:52
  
  Graphene is a super-thin and super-strong material that has scientists and engineers very excited
  
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• Our pick of the best HTC Vive games

  01-09-2017 17:52
  
  Build your own city, travel to Mars or improve your real-life photography skills using virtual reality
  
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• Review: Inhumans is Marvel's first major misstep

  01-09-2017 17:50
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Almost all UK law firms vulnerable to email fraud, study shows

  01-09-2017 17:45 via computerweekly.com
  Robust defence of law firms’ email systems is critical to the £26bn industry in the face of increased impersonation attacks aimed at stealing money and data, claims security firm OnDmarc
  
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• Best free Udemy courses 2017: Develop your skills with these free courses

  01-09-2017 17:30
  
  We’ve rounded up the best of Udemy’s free courses, allowing you to bolster your skill set without breaking (or even entering) the bank
  
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• US Open tennis uses IBM AI to create video highlights

  01-09-2017 17:16 via computerweekly.com
  Fans of the US Open are able to access match highlights provided by IBM's Watson artificial intelligence system
  
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• Ulefone T1 hands-on: A high-performing phone with nice-to-have extras

  01-09-2017 17:16 via zdnet.com
  The Ulefone T1 is a sleek-looking, fast, and affordable device with several nice-to-have extras in the box.
  
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• This laptop bag will keep all of your devices charged

  01-09-2017 17:05
  
  LAER promises portability, while ensuring you don’t run out of juice
  
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• What is Snapchat?

  01-09-2017 17:01
  
  With Snapchat now firmly established as a public company, we investigate the ubiquitous photo-messaging app
  
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• Best Google Home Actions and skills: Getting started with Google's smart speaker

  01-09-2017 16:23
  
  Amazon Echo has Alexa Skills, the Google Home comes with AI-powered Actions. Here's our pick of the best
  
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• ​Raspberry Pi: Google plans more AI projects to follow DIY voice recognition kit

  01-09-2017 16:14 via zdnet.com
  Our next maker projects will add eyes, ears, voice and a sense of balance, says Google.
  
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• Jail term for US man who illegally shared nuclear tech

  01-09-2017 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  US man given two years in jail for recruiting experts and sharing sensitive information with China.
  
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• Content delivery innovation improves user experience for e-tailer

  01-09-2017 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  WorldStores Group, the owner of a number of online home and lifestyle retail brands, has transformed its customer experience with enhanced content delivery capabilities from Instart Logic
  
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• Everyone is rushing to bring out a rival to Apple's HomePod

  01-09-2017 15:57
  
  By: Jeremy WhiteContinue reading...
  
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• How to improve security against email attacks and for GDPR compliance

  01-09-2017 15:46 via computerweekly.com
  About 200 billion emails are sent every day, but because of its importance email is constantly exploited by attackers, and yet is often overlooked in cyber security strategies
  
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• Turning big data into business insights: The state of play

  01-09-2017 15:13 via zdnet.com
  There's a lot of data about, and there'll be a lot more in future, but organisations still have plenty of work to do if they're to routinely turn big data into valuable business insights.
  
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• Infographic: Most companies are collecting data, but aren't using big data solutions

  01-09-2017 15:12 via zdnet.com
  In a recent Tech Pro Research survey, almost all respondents said their company collected data to glean business insights, but only 39 percent said their company has invested in big data platforms.
  
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• Free PDF download: Turning Big Data into Business Insights

  01-09-2017 15:11 via zdnet.com
  This special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic looks at how companies use the massive amount of data that's now available to improve processes and increase revenue. Download it as a free PDF ebook.
  
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• This incredible LEGO Millennium Falcon kit is the biggest and most expensive set yet

  01-09-2017 14:58
  
  The 7,541-piece Millennium Falcon set will go on sale for £649 in the UK on 1 October
  
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• Microsoft's Windows 10 Fall Creators Update rollout to kick off October 17

  01-09-2017 14:29 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will begin rolling out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on October 17. Here's what to expect.
  
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• So what can you actually do with Linux? A guide for beginners

  01-09-2017 14:13 via zdnet.com
  Linux is perfect for everyday tasks like browsing, emailing, photo management, financial management and much more. Here is an overview.
  
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• This lightsaber will turn you into a augmented reality Jedi master

  01-09-2017 14:11
  
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• ​Why IoT could be the savior Indian IT desperately needs

  01-09-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The skills required for IoT implementation are those that Indian IT services companies have in abundance. But they need to be able to make bold moves and seize opportunities in the space, which may be difficult considering their track record.
  
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• Amazon faces lawsuit over 'faulty' eclipse glasses

  01-09-2017 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  A couple say they suffered injuries from wearing glasses bought from the site for the US solar eclipse.
  
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• If you can solve this 'simple' 170-year-old Eight Queens Puzzle, scientists will give you $1 million

  01-09-2017 13:53
  
  The Clay Mathematics Institute is offering the prize to anyone who solves the Queens Puzzle
  
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• Why is the world flooding?

  01-09-2017 13:48
  
  By: K.G OrphanidesContinue reading...
  
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• Two-thirds of British people have used contactless cards

  01-09-2017 13:45 via computerweekly.com
  The take up of contactless payment technology continues at a pace, according to research by Visa
  
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• Why I'm now using Android and might skip the iPhone 8

  01-09-2017 13:36 via zdnet.com
  Circumstances caused me to change to Android handsets as my daily driver instead of my iPhone 7 Plus. Now I'm not sure I want to go back.
  
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• Princess ransomware makes a visit to the wrong website a royal mistake

  01-09-2017 13:18 via zdnet.com
  PrincessLocker ransomware is harnessing the power of the RIG Exploit Kit in order to spread itself via drive-by downloads on compromised websites.
  
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• Star Wars: Jedi Challenges headset turns you into a Jedi Master as you battle Sith Lords in AR

  01-09-2017 13:16
  
  Comprised of an AR headset, tracking bulb and lightsaber hilt, you can now dive into an AR world of Star Wars
  
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• Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro hands-on review: If it ain’t broke…

  01-09-2017 13:12
  
  The Gear Fit2 Pro is a modest improvement on last year’s model, but then it was brilliant to begin with
  
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• Samsung gets self-driving car permit in California

  01-09-2017 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The hi-tech firm will use the permit to test control systems for driverless cars.
  
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• Security Think Tank: Patching, backup and access control key to resilience

  01-09-2017 13:00 via computerweekly.com
  What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
  
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• Game of Thrones, period pants: Podcast 333

  01-09-2017 12:59
  
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• This 40 million year-old insect eye is inspiring today's robots

  01-09-2017 12:53
  
  By: Eleanor PeakeContinue reading...
  
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• ​Lenovo's Yoga 920 lets you talk to Windows 10's Cortana from across the room

  01-09-2017 12:47 via zdnet.com
  New laptops, two-in-ones and tablet dock showcased by Lenovo.
  
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• Technology is finally getting political. And that’s a good thing

  01-09-2017 12:35
  
  By: Greg WilliamsContinue reading...
  
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• Alleged Mirai botnet attacker forced back to British shores

  01-09-2017 12:18 via zdnet.com
  The alleged mastermind behind attacks on Lloyds and Barclays has been extradited back to the UK.
  
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• Business warned of massive ransomware campaign

  01-09-2017 12:15 via computerweekly.com
  Security researchers are urging businesses to prepare for ransomware attacks after the discovery of a massive attack campaign
  
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• Micro Focus becomes UK's largest tech firm after £6.8bn HPE deal

  01-09-2017 12:12
  
  Micro Focus now aims to help customers "maximise existing software investments"
  
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