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• MobileIron adds Apple macOS features to its enterprise mobility management tools

  06-09-2017 22:39 via zdnet.com
  The Apple Release from MobileIron gives a nod to enterprises that are increasingly adopting Macs, but not managing them through central IT systems.
  
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• US House approves bill to advance autonomous car testing

  06-09-2017 22:33 via zdnet.com
  The bill would exempt a certain number of driverless vehicles from state safety regulations.
  
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• Amazon to open store-in-store concept inside some Kohl's locations

  06-09-2017 22:30 via zdnet.com
  The 1,000-square-foot Amazon Smart Home Experience areas will offer gadgets such as the Echo voice-activated smart speaker device and the Fire TV stick.
  
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• What's what with T-Mobile's 'free' Netflix plan

  06-09-2017 21:13 via zdnet.com
  For T-Mobile's best customers, its new "Netflix On Us" plan offers them free Netflix viewing.
  
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• Accenture snaps up IBB Consulting

  06-09-2017 20:39 via zdnet.com
  The Philadelphia-based consulting firm caters to broadband, media, mobile and technology companies.
  
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• This pen diagnoses cancer mid-surgery in seconds

  06-09-2017 20:00
  
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• These brands get the most love on social media

  06-09-2017 19:53 via zdnet.com
  Using social analytics technology, NetBase has looked at over 367 million social media mentions to rank the brands that have received the most positive posts throughout social media.
  
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• Google's Street View cameras get quality boost

  06-09-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The new cameras will produce brighter and more colourful images than the old Street View cars.
  
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• 'A real sense you're the last hope of humanity': Fans review Destiny 2

  06-09-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  We get your reviews of the highly-anticipated game - plus reaction from Anthony Joshua and Lady Leshurr.
  
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• UpVote 14: platform capitalism and technology for Marxists

  06-09-2017 18:40
  
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• Lenovo fined over Superfish adware-ridden laptops

  06-09-2017 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The Chinese company pays £2.7m to settle claims it put customers at risk by installing ad-delivery code.
  
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• How can we encourage the next generation of female digital leaders?

  06-09-2017 18:32
  
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• ​NGINX builds platform for application development and delivery

  06-09-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Apache competitor aims to offer improvements across the board for with its new application suite.
  
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• Huawei to invest $500M to boost cloud capabilities, services

  06-09-2017 18:28 via zdnet.com
  Chinese tech giant says it plans to pump in US$500 million over five years to build up its cloud professional services and infrastructure, focusing on industry clouds and skills certification.
  
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• I got to drive the 2017 Mercedes F1 car (sort of)

  06-09-2017 18:27
  
  Mercedes let me drive its 2017 F1 car on a state-of-the-art simulator
  
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• This psychologist could stop police racism before it happens

  06-09-2017 18:02
  
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• Microsoft's Azure App Service developer platform now available on Linux

  06-09-2017 18:02 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Azure App Service for building and hosting cloud apps for the web and mobile clients, is generally available on Linux.
  
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• Back to school: Warning over phishing scam targeting students

  06-09-2017 17:57 via zdnet.com
  Emails claiming to be from the Student Loan Company are trying to steal personal data and banking information from new and returning students
  
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• Average female tech salary less than males regardless of role or experience

  06-09-2017 17:45 via computerweekly.com
  Research by Computer Weekly has found women in the technology industry are paid less than their male counterparts, regardless of the role they are in or how much experience they have
  
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• The moons around Uranus are on a collision course to total destruction

  06-09-2017 17:35
  
  But don't panic, the crash is unlikely to happen for four to 100 million years
  
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• WhatsApp eyes enterprise growth in Brazil

  06-09-2017 17:15 via zdnet.com
  The country's largest private bank is currently testing the functionality for communications between customers and branch managers.
  
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• Oracle proposes production, distribution changes to Java SE

  06-09-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Along with a new proposed release model, the changes are designed to support cloud-driven developer needs.
  
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• The digital transformation of learning: Social, informal, self-service, and enjoyable

  06-09-2017 16:54 via zdnet.com
  Technology has long been used to improve how we learn, but today's digital advances, particularly with social media, have taken learning in powerful new -- and for some -- entirely unexpected directions.
  
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• Nissan Leaf electric car 'won't cause range anxiety'

  06-09-2017 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The car-maker plays down concern its new vehicle has a smaller range than some electric rivals.
  
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• Happy Read a Book Day! Here's our pick of the best books you must read in 2017

  06-09-2017 16:23
  
  Wednesday 6 September marks the annual National Read a Book Day
  
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• Best books 2017: Here's our pick of the best books you must read in 2017

  06-09-2017 16:23
  
  Wednesday 6 September marks the annual National Read a Book Day
  
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• How superstar geneticist Craig Venter stays ahead in science

  06-09-2017 16:16
  
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• ​Adelaide's Accumulus launches B.One Hub smart home monitor

  06-09-2017 16:01 via zdnet.com
  The B.One Hub allows users to turn 'dumb devices' into smart ones with a conversion device to monitor energy consumption and set up home automation.
  
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• Siemens, HP roll out 3D printing integration partnership

  06-09-2017 15:55 via zdnet.com
  The two companies will integrate Siemens NX with HP's 3D printing systems.
  
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• Microsoft's annual Fall Surface reveal event looks to be in London

  06-09-2017 15:55 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft may go to London this year for its annual Fall Surface reveal event. Might we see a new Surface Book and/or a Surface Pro LTE model?
  
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• Best of VMworld 2017 Europe User Awards: Shortlist announced

  06-09-2017 15:45 via computerweekly.com
  Find out who made the shortlist for this year's Best of VMworld Europe User Awards, with the winners set to be announced on Tuesday 12 September 2017
  
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• Two-pilot glider team sets altitude record

  06-09-2017 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The unique Perlan 2 glider reaches over 54,000ft in the skies above Argentina.
  
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• Make your friends’ eyes bleed with colourful Facebook comments

  06-09-2017 15:09
  
  Myspace called. It wants its feature creep back
  
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• iPhone 8 could be bad news for Android handset makers

  06-09-2017 15:06 via zdnet.com
  If Apple can use a high-priced iPhone 8 to offset a price cut for the rest of the iPhone line, makers like Samsung and LG could be in for a world of hurt.
  
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• European Union states question copyright law proposal

  06-09-2017 15:00 via computerweekly.com
  European states are questioning legality of a new copyright law proposed by the EU
  
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• Developers won't ask bosses for help

  06-09-2017 15:00 via computerweekly.com
  Software developers are turning to YouTube to find out how to solve technical problems, rather than asking for help from colleagues
  
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• Why I use Instagram to tell my endometriosis story

  06-09-2017 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Katie documents her life with endometriosis on Instagram - and is cautiously welcoming new guidelines for doctors.
  
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• Android security: Google patches dozens of dangerous bugs, including some in Oreo

  06-09-2017 14:48 via zdnet.com
  Pixel and Nexus owners will get the September Android patch as part of the Android 8.0 Oreo rollout.
  
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• Europeans slowly catching up with Asia for mobile payments

  06-09-2017 14:30 via computerweekly.com
  Consumers are increasingly using their mobile phones to make payments in Europe, finds survey
  
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• Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe review: Slim and stylish, but the screen may disappoint

  06-09-2017 14:26 via zdnet.com
  Asus has packed a 14-inch screen into a compact, solidly built yet lightweight chassis, although the display's moderate resolution and lack of touch support will be an issue for some.
  
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• Wild dogs "vote" with their noses: African packs "sneeze" to make decisions

  06-09-2017 14:24
  
  This is the first time sneezing has been shown to have any significance in these wild dogs, other than for the usual purpose
  
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• The Finnish app that trains you to be an astronaut just signed a major deal with NASA

  06-09-2017 14:14
  
  Space Nation has signed an agreement with NASA, on the same day as the UK announces greater space ties with China
  
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• Dataiku raises $28m to enhance data science platform and double staff

  06-09-2017 14:01 via zdnet.com
  The data science software company has raised more than $45 million since its founding in 2014.
  
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• An off-grid festival wants you to experience true darkness

  06-09-2017 14:00
  
  Artist Tim Shaw wants the public to submit images and recordings of silence
  
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• What’s next for the gig economy?

  06-09-2017 13:57
  
  Uber’s reputation is struggling, but the gig economy is here to stay
  
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• Chrome 61 is now headed your way: Fixes 22 flaws, connects USB science kit to web

  06-09-2017 13:57 via zdnet.com
  Chrome 61 for Windows, Mac, and Linux has started rolling out, with Android following in the next few weeks.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8: My first week with a nearly perfect smartphone

  06-09-2017 13:44 via zdnet.com
  After last year's Note 7 fiasco, we weren't sure how Samsung and Note fans would respond. The Note 8 is a stunning phone and Note lovers are sure to appreciate the S Pen functionality, dual camera performance, and more.
  
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• Physicists invent the 'flip-flop’ qubit - an entirely new form of quantum computing

  06-09-2017 13:32
  
  “It’s a brilliant design, and like many such conceptual leaps, it’s amazing no-one had thought of it before”
  
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• How to tackle internet mob rule

  06-09-2017 13:32
  
  By: Chris BaraniukContinue reading...
  
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• Hack attack on energy companies raises sabotage fears

  06-09-2017 13:28 via zdnet.com
  Phishing, watering holes and malware are being used to steal credentials which could be used to tamper with energy supplies.
  
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