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• Tech industry must secure against 'unintended consequences': Elop

  21-09-2017 23:47 via zdnet.com
  Intentionality, creativity, and leadership is the only way the tech industry can protect the world against the 'perils of unintended consequences', Telstra head of Innovation Stephen Elop has said.
  
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• Microsoft to open flagship London brick-and-mortar retail store

  21-09-2017 23:16 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is planning to open a retail store in London, execs have confirmed, but so far, there's no official opening date.
  
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• Facebook to turn over Russian-linked ads to Congress

  21-09-2017 22:52 via zdnet.com
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined several ways the social networking giant plans to tackle online interference in elections, including changes to its ad buying policies.
  
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• This epic light installation drowns you in rising sea levels

  21-09-2017 20:30
  
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• How to record your screen on iOS 11

  21-09-2017 20:29
  
  To use the screen record features on iOS 11, you need to customise you Control Center
  
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• Baidu announces $1.5B autonomous driving fund

  21-09-2017 20:24 via zdnet.com
  The company also released the latest version of Apollo, its open-source autonomous driving platform.
  
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• Jailbreaking your connected coffee machine: The idiocy of things

  21-09-2017 20:23 via zdnet.com
  How many more of these IoT devices that use DRM technology to validate the use of proprietary refills do we have to endure?
  
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• Galaxies are violently chucking cosmic rays towards the Earth

  21-09-2017 20:00
  
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• The viewer's guide to Star Trek: Discovery

  21-09-2017 19:20 via zdnet.com
  Discovery is the latest entry in the Star Trek universe. If you're wondering what it's about, who's in it, and how to watch it, you can find out here.
  
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• Asus Zenfone 4 review: A solid mid-range phone that’s a touch underwhelming

  21-09-2017 18:41
  
  Asus’ new Zenfone has a fancy dual-camera setup that may just save it from obscurity
  
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• Google Compute Engine now offers faster Nvidia GPUs

  21-09-2017 18:33 via zdnet.com
  Google's Cloud GPUs sees Nvidia K80 and P100 GPUs introduced.
  
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• 5 certifications that will jumpstart your IT career (​ZDNet Academy)

  21-09-2017 18:09 via zdnet.com
  Here's a cost-effective way to prepare for the most important IT certification exams.
  
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• Google rolls out Android zero-touch enrollment for the enterprise

  21-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Companies can configure Android devices before they're shipped to employees.
  
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• Google Cloud Dataprep now available in public beta

  21-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The tool prepares data for immediate analysis or for training machine learning models.
  
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• Cyber security demands change in approach

  21-09-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  There needs to be a change in the way technology is designed and in attitudes to data security to ensure cyber safety, say industry experts
  
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• Bigger than WannaCry: A giant cyber attack will happen unless we rethink security, says GCHQ

  21-09-2017 17:59 via zdnet.com
  A huge attack which makes WannaCry look like small fry will occur in the not to distant future - unless something changes.
  
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• Star Trek: Discovery continues the mission of futurism and bold social commentary

  21-09-2017 17:54 via zdnet.com
  The combination of positive, visionary futurism with relevant social commentary distinguishes Star Trek from every other science fiction television program. "Star Trek: Discovery" -- premiering September 24 --adds a new twist.
  
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• Microsoft waffles regarding what's next for Dynamics 365 for SMBs

  21-09-2017 17:46 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft seems to be rethinking its strategy around how to sell Dynamics 365 to small and mid-size businesses after pushback from some partners.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs iPhone X: The best Android phone goes toe to toe with Apple’s flagship

  21-09-2017 17:08
  
  Which is better, Apple’s £1,000 iPhone X or Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 phablet?
  
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• Is it time to have that confrontational meeting with a poor vendor?

  21-09-2017 16:54 via zdnet.com
  When a vendor delivers subpar service, you should work with them to try to resolve the problem. But if that doesn't help, you may need to up the ante. Here's a look at how to handle 'The Big Meeting'.
  
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• Star Trek: Disovery continues the mission of futurism and bold social commentary

  21-09-2017 16:46 via zdnet.com
  The combination of positive, visionary futurism with relevant social commentary distinguishes Star Trek from every other science fiction television program. "Star Trek: Discovery" -- premiering September 24 --adds a new twist.
  
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• The Sanger Institute on using datacentre upgrades to help decode the human genome

  21-09-2017 16:30 via computerweekly.com
  Paul Woobey, IT director at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, tells Computer Weekly why the organisation's HPC workload requirements cannot be fulfilled by a move to the cloud
  
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• How to make the right technology choice

  21-09-2017 16:30 via computerweekly.com
  Organisations need digital technology, but how do you decide which is the best technology for you? The answer is not to make one big decision, but many small ones. Thinking about technology, behaviour and data will help you find the right answers
  
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• WhatsApp and YouTube terror video man jailed

  21-09-2017 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The 21-year-old radical Islamist filmed himself calling British soldiers "baby butchers of the Muslims".
  
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• Why Ford is test-driving Microsoft's HoloLens globally for faster car design

  21-09-2017 15:13 via zdnet.com
  Ford is combining clay models with holographic projections to design its new cars.
  
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• Prepare for major cyber-attack, warns National Cyber Security Centre

  21-09-2017 15:03
  
  The mystery around cybersecurity is dangerous, says NCSC technical director
  
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• ​The ISS just got its own Linux supercomputer

  21-09-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The International Space Station will host a test of computer hardware that's vital for any future missions to Mars.
  
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• Alation adds cloud storage access from hybrid environments

  21-09-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Making file system and streaming data more directly accessible has been a holy grail, especially for organizations looking at cloud deployment. Now that Amazon has opened the door to S3 cloud storage with Athena and Redshift Spectrum, Alation is expanding its data catalog to offer similar access that can extend to hybrid environments.
  
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• 10 best smartphones: HTC U11 scores for good looks and camera

  21-09-2017 14:46 via zdnet.com
  Apple recently announced the new 2017 iPhone lineup, but even its best can't surpass Samsung's latest Galaxy Note.
  
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• Bill Gates, any regrets? Ctrl-Alt-Delete should be a single button

  21-09-2017 14:26 via zdnet.com
  Bill Gates again blames IBM for creating the Ctrl-Alt-Del command instead of having one button do the job.
  
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• Zenefits ditches embattled broker business to focus on tech

  21-09-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The once unicorn-level startup has decided to shift gears away from one of its core businesses to focus resources on its role as a software company.
  
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• More than one million new phishing sites created each month

  21-09-2017 14:00 via computerweekly.com
  Phishing attacks continue to increase in volume and sophistication, according to researchers at security firm Webroot
  
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• Cisco's Intersight platform brings datacenter management to the cloud

  21-09-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Cisco makes a big bet on transitioning its datacenter management business to the cloud, as part of its overall shift towards SaaS services.
  
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• Deliveroo accounts reveal huge losses

  21-09-2017 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  "Gig economy" firm Deliveroo publishes accounts revealing huge losses.
  
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• Asus, HP launch new 2-in-1 Chromebooks at $299

  21-09-2017 13:40 via zdnet.com
  Take your pick: HP 's ruggedized x360 Chromebook with 11.6-inch screen and Intel Celeron processor, or the 10.1-inch Flip C101 with an ARM hexa-core CPU.
  
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• Why has Google bought HTC's smartphone tech business?

  21-09-2017 13:34
  
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• Ireland mulls datacentre planning review to help others avoid Apple-like build delays

  21-09-2017 13:32 via computerweekly.com
  Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event, Irish state minister Patrick Breen outlined the government’s commitment to helping other datacentre operators avoid the planning problems Apple has encountered in Athenry
  
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• 'We are planning weekly rocket launches'

  21-09-2017 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The small satellite industry is the fastest growing part of the space sector "and they all require launch" says Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck.
  
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• Fake website fools Equifax staff

  21-09-2017 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Equifax mistakenly directed some customers to a fake website via Twitter.
  
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• Enterprise SDN adoption rapidly approaching tipping point, claims report

  21-09-2017 13:15 via computerweekly.com
  A study commissioned by networking solutions supplier Riverbed claims that legacy networks are causing problems for businesses trying to undergo digital transformation, and more decision makers are considering SDN as a result
  
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• 'Payment by vein' trialled in supermarket

  21-09-2017 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The company behind the technology hopes the new way to pay for goods will appeal to millennials.
  
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• Microsoft Office tip: The new AutoSave may not be as useful as you think

  21-09-2017 12:56 via zdnet.com
  If you use Word the way that many people use Word, be careful with the new AutoSave feature
  
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• SEC admits data breach, suggests illicit trading was key

  21-09-2017 12:52 via zdnet.com
  The commission says that "illicit gain through trading" may have been the key motivator.
  
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• Cern calls on industry to collaborate on its datacentre challenges

  21-09-2017 12:47 via computerweekly.com
  Particle accelerator lab has set out a plan, inviting the industry to help it develop next-generation IT to support science
  
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• iOS 11's Control Center may say Bluetooth, Wi-Fi are off, but that's just not true

  21-09-2017 12:40 via zdnet.com
  For Handoff's sake, no doesn't mean no in iOS 11.
  
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• Apple hasn't even started iPhone X production, claims analyst

  21-09-2017 12:33 via zdnet.com
  A series of production delays mean that iPhone X production won't start until mid-October.
  
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• Pokémon Go events: Grab a Super Incubator in Pokémon Go’s Equinox Event

  21-09-2017 12:07
  
  Pokémon Go ushers in the start of autumn with a new seasonal event
  
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• When a tanker vanishes, the evidence points to Russia

  21-09-2017 12:00
  
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• When a tanker vanishes, all the evidence points to Russia

  21-09-2017 12:00
  
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• The new V&A museum in Dundee is a radical shape-shifter

  21-09-2017 12:00
  
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