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• World Cup 2018: FA increases cyber security over hacking concerns

  11-09-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  England players and staff will be advised not to use public or hotel Wi-Fi at the 2018 World Cup in Russia over hacking fears.
  
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• These could be Amazon's new Fire TV devices for 2017

  11-09-2017 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is reportedly planning two Fire TV devices: One dongle and one cube.
  
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• AR, IoT, Siri and machine learning: Will iPhone X showcase changes to the user experience?

  11-09-2017 22:32 via zdnet.com
  The iPhone X is shaping up to deliver a beautiful design and bountiful revenues, but it must embrace Apple's forward-looking software initiatives to change the user experience.
  
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• Volkswagen plans electric option for all models by 2030

  11-09-2017 21:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The world's biggest carmaker says it will offer an electric version of all its 300 models by 2030.
  
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• SD-WAN Performs for the Digital Age

  11-09-2017 21:35 via zdnet.com
  Companies are embracing cloud applications and resources, but traditional, MPLS-based networks may not be up to the task of handling cloud's increased bandwidth requirements. In this infographic, we show that IT professionals are realizing that WAN evolution is inevitable, and we explore the ways SD-WAN can position companies to thrive in the cloud era.
  
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• ​How companies can make the most from open source

  11-09-2017 20:07 via zdnet.com
  It's 2017, and some people still don't understand why open source is vital for business and how to really make the most of it. The Linux Foundation and its corporate partners are ready to explain it to you.
  
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• Flinders University turns to Dell Boomi for connected cloud

  11-09-2017 20:01 via zdnet.com
  The five-year digital strategy will see Flinders University use Dell Boomi's integration platform-as-a-service to support cloud migration objectives and enable personalised education.
  
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• NAS Wars 2017: We test the Terramaster NAS F4-220 RAID

  11-09-2017 19:47 via zdnet.com
  Welcome to the fifth of seven NAS stress tests, where we brutalize NAS devices to failure and then attempt to see if they can be recovered. This week, we dig into the Terramaster NAS F2-420. It's a small, mid-range box with a surprisingly nice interface.
  
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• EE repurposes 2G spectrum to support expanded 4G mobile service

  11-09-2017 19:15 via computerweekly.com
  The operator will re-farm a tranche of spectrum formerly used for 2G services to boost capacity and speed on its 4G network
  
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• Nintendo Direct announced for September with new Super Mario Odyssey details

  11-09-2017 19:13
  
  Everything you need to know about September’s Nintendo Direct
  
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• Rackspace buys rival cloud service provider Datapipe

  11-09-2017 18:57 via zdnet.com
  The deal will help Rackspace expand its global footprint and Fortune 500 customer base.
  
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• Brazilian PC market sustains growth

  11-09-2017 18:28 via zdnet.com
  Sales increased by 5 percent in the second quarter of 2017, says IDC.
  
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• UK government sets to work on replicating the Digital Marketplace model overseas

  11-09-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  Government procurement chiefs and digital champions share details of the work being done to help export the principles of the Digital Marketplace overseas
  
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• Security Features Built into Cloud Services

  11-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Public cloud providers go to great lengths to secure their infrastructure, but organizations are still responsible to protect their apps and data. We look at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
  
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• Martha Lane Fox warns UK is 'sleepwalking' through digital disruption

  11-09-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  During a House of Lords debate, Martha Lane Fox claimed the UK has been “sleepwalking” through digital change and urged for more to be done to promote “digital understanding”
  
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• Best noise-cancelling headphones 2017: The best headphones for cutting out that background noise

  11-09-2017 17:48
  
  Hear clearer audio with our pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones available in the UK
  
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• AT&T rolls out IoT management platform for enterprises

  11-09-2017 17:47 via zdnet.com
  The platform was built in tight coordination with Microsoft and AT&T plans to work with Microsoft to bring the platform to market.
  
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• Why the best way to encourage digital innovation is not to fund it

  11-09-2017 17:15 via computerweekly.com
  Give people the space to grow and reward people for ideas rather than their output and innovation will come, says Frazer Bennett, a member of PA Consulting’s management team
  
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• UK students’ phones waste over two weeks’ school time per year

  11-09-2017 17:12
  
  Survey from Nominet finds smart devices ironically detracting from education
  
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• iPhone X is Apple's worst leak yet – and there's nothing it can do

  11-09-2017 17:12
  
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• iPhone X is Apple's worst leak yet... and there's nothing it can do

  11-09-2017 17:12
  
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• ANU brings 10-year-old quantum internet theory to life

  11-09-2017 17:01 via zdnet.com
  The university finds erbium-doped crystal suited to enable a global telecommunications network that harnesses the properties of quantum mechanics.
  
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• Everything we know about the iPhone X

  11-09-2017 16:57 via zdnet.com
  A recent leak of the final iOS 11 build and some curious developers tell us everything we need to know about Apple's upcoming phone.
  
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• iPhone X could face supply shortfalls following production issues: Report

  11-09-2017 16:56 via zdnet.com
  Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone came upon production glitches early in the manufacturing process, according to The Wall Street Journal, which could lead to shipping delays.
  
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• ​Cyberwar game tests politicians' ability to deal with a major attack

  11-09-2017 16:49 via zdnet.com
  EU Cybrid cyber defence exercise is the first to involve senior politicians.
  
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• Get your iPhone ready for iOS 11

  11-09-2017 16:32 via zdnet.com
  Here's what you need to do to make sure that your upgrade goes smoothly and you don't lose any data.
  
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• Microsoft adds Guest Access to Teams

  11-09-2017 16:30 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft Teams users -- both those with Office 365 Commercial and Education accounts --are starting to get Guest Access support.
  
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• Hurricane Irma: Not everybody falls for fake news

  11-09-2017 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  White House director of social media among those to be corrected over mistaken information.
  
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• Samsung partners roll out VR for fitness, wearable solutions for work

  11-09-2017 16:00 via zdnet.com
  The new offerings illustrate the way more mobile solutions are emerging to meet specific business needs, Samsung says.
  
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• Simon Rattle exhibition turns the master conductor into a handful of dots

  11-09-2017 15:49
  
  The Barbican is celebrating Sir Simon Rattle with a pair of digital artworks
  
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• Peter Jackson's next epic turns London into a roaming killer city

  11-09-2017 15:38
  
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• Apple to live stream iPhone 8 event: Here's how to watch

  11-09-2017 15:28 via zdnet.com
  The company is expected to announce new iPhones, and the new iOS 11.
  
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• Row over AI that 'identifies gay faces'

  11-09-2017 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Researchers and LGBT groups clash over facial recognition tech that supposedly spots gay people.
  
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• iPhone rival? Xiaomi goes ceramic again for $500 high-end Mi Mix 2

  11-09-2017 15:17 via zdnet.com
  Xiaomi takes the wraps off the Mi Mix 2, its second shot at a ceramic smartphone.
  
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• Google appeals against huge EU anti-trust fine

  11-09-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The firm was fined 2.4bn euros for promoting its own shopping services over others.
  
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• Equifax blames open-source software for its record-breaking security breach: Report

  11-09-2017 15:03 via zdnet.com
  The credit rating giant claims an Apache Struts security hole was the real cause of its security breach of 143 million records. ZDNet examines the claim.
  
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• How the iPhone 8 will change Android

  11-09-2017 14:55 via zdnet.com
  Apple's upcoming tenth-anniversary iPhone 8 will have a big impact on the Android ecosystem and change everyone's expectations of what an smartphone should do.
  
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• Crossbar aims to bury Intel's 3D XPoint with superior technology

  11-09-2017 14:41 via zdnet.com
  Think Intel's 3D XPoint is the only resistance RAM (ReRAM) game in town? Think again. Crossbar's ReRAM is superior in almost every respect - and it's going into production this year.
  
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• UK government departments plan to share data to help curb immigration

  11-09-2017 14:31
  
  Employers will also be able to check an individual's status — report
  
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• British government departments will share digital records to try and reduce immigration post-Brexit

  11-09-2017 14:31
  
  Employers will also be able to check an individual's status — report
  
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• Destiny 2's best improvement? Bungie finally has a story to tell

  11-09-2017 14:22
  
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• Verizon Asus ZenFone AR review: Futuristic tech demonstrated in a quality handset

  11-09-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  The ZenFone AR offers a unique augmented reality experience as the technology begins to mature. The phone feels great with the leather back, looks fabulous with the high resolution Super AMOLED screen, and has the internal specs needed to power it for all business use.
  
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• 'Walkie talkie' app Zello tops App Store during hurricanes

  11-09-2017 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The app was downloaded one million times in a day as people sought rescue during the US hurricanes.
  
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• Java, JavaScript, C#? No, Python is the fastest growing programming language

  11-09-2017 14:11 via zdnet.com
  Python is now the fastest-growing major programming language, according to Stack Overflow.
  
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• This AI could hold the key to decoding human intelligence

  11-09-2017 14:09
  
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• Tesla helps Hurricane Irma evacuees with a temporary software update

  11-09-2017 13:50
  
  Saving lives through the power of the cloud
  
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• iOS 11 makes it tougher than ever for cops to grab your data

  11-09-2017 13:40
  
  By: Andy GreenbergContinue reading...
  
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• Want a new iPhone? Here's how and where to sell or trade your current model

  11-09-2017 13:27 via zdnet.com
  The new Apple iPhones will be announced tomorrow, with the price of the high end model likely topping more than $1,000. You can sell your current one to offset some of the cost or even trade it in.
  
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• Get creative, build your own flatpack bike and vinyl record player

  11-09-2017 13:27
  
  By: Kathryn NaveContinue reading...
  
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• YouTube star PewDiePie uses racial slur

  11-09-2017 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The Swedish star was heard saying the word while playing a video game in a live broadcast.
  
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