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• HTC U11 Plus teased: Here's what to expect November 2

  27-10-2017 22:45 via zdnet.com
  HTC is teasing a smartphone announcement for Nov. 2, and it looks to be the rumored HTC U11 Plus with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. HTC is also expected to introduce a mid-range U11 Life at the event.
  
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• India surpasses US as second largest smartphone market

  27-10-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  Low smartphone penetration and a boom in LTE have expanded the market in India, putting it behind China, according to Canalys.
  
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• ​Number of Indian startups plummet as e-commerce fails to find a new formula

  27-10-2017 21:43 via zdnet.com
  Irrational exuberance, entrepreneurs, and VCs without vision, a disingenuous and incompetent government, and an inability to come up with a new business model that caters to the bulk of Indians has caused the sector to severely stagnate.
  
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• Meizu M6 hands-on: Good for gamers, consumers, and business users

  27-10-2017 20:23 via zdnet.com
  The Meizu M6 is the latest offering in Meizu's M range -- and it is a pleasure to use and hold.
  
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• Bradesco seeks financial services startups

  27-10-2017 18:55 via zdnet.com
  The Brazilian banking giant is interested in accelerating ventures from areas including blockchain, customer engagement and artificial intelligence.
  
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• Thanks, Apple: You saved me from an expensive mistake (buying an iPhone X)

  27-10-2017 18:20 via zdnet.com
  I did not need to make a decision about buying a new iPhone this year. By botching the purchase process, Apple did it for me.
  
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• AWS continues to power Amazon profits

  27-10-2017 18:00 via computerweekly.com
  The latest Q3 results from Amazon have shown that AWS continues to play a key role in revenue for the company
  
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• Time to move on from DevOps and continuous delivery, says Google executive

  27-10-2017 17:48 via zdnet.com
  CI/CD, DevOps are so 2007. IT leaders and professionals need to elevate their thinking to guiding their businesses through disruptive times.
  
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• Time to move on from DevOps and continuous delivery, says Google advocate

  27-10-2017 17:48 via zdnet.com
  CI/CD, DevOps are so 2007. IT leaders and professionals need to elevate their thinking to guiding their businesses through disruptive times.
  
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• This site uses AI to transform your pictures into Stranger Things-style posters

  27-10-2017 17:46
  
  The retro TV series has returned for a second series on Netflix
  
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• The Glass Room: Uncover the secrets of your online life in Mozilla’s new exhibition

  27-10-2017 17:44
  
  Artworks presented by Mozilla and the Tactical Technology Collective shine a light on shady data collection
  
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• UK iPhone X pre-orders are open – here are the best iPhone X deals

  27-10-2017 17:33
  
  If you want Apple’s finest, be prepared to spend big
  
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• Nordea lays off 6,000, citing digital transformation as the driver

  27-10-2017 17:30 via computerweekly.com
  Nordea is cutting staff as a result of its ongoing digital transformation, which means it needs less people
  
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• iPhone X screen: Here's how much it will cost to repair

  27-10-2017 16:59 via zdnet.com
  Don't drop your iPhone X: Without AppleCare warranty, repairing the all-screen device will set you back $279. Other damages out of warranty will cost $549.
  
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• Thanks T-Mobile, quick and easy jump from Galaxy Note 8 to Apple iPhone X

  27-10-2017 16:52 via zdnet.com
  Since I test so many different phones, I figured it was time to join a program that lets switching out devices easy. T-Mobile was a breeze last night and my iPhone X will be here next week.
  
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• Road tech: How I left Florida to escape Irma, and never went back

  27-10-2017 16:43 via zdnet.com
  Now that David Gewirtz is finally settling into his new digs in Oregon, he can tell the story of how a hurricane evacuation resulted in a cross-country adventure -- and the tech that made it all possible.
  
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• Diversify security controls to maximise protection, says McAfee

  27-10-2017 16:42 via computerweekly.com
  Organisations should ensure that in layering various security controls, the degree of alignment is not too great, warns McAfee CTO
  
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• Get an LG G6 for $399.99

  27-10-2017 16:40 via zdnet.com
  Originally priced at $650 (and up), LG's enterprise-friendly flagship phone can be yours for at less -- if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber.
  
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• Three criticised over £117 iPhone X monthly deal

  27-10-2017 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The mobile phone operator said the two-year contract was for those not wishing to pay an upfront charge.
  
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• Hotel booking sites probed by consumer watchdog

  27-10-2017 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The Competition and Markets Authority fears consumers could be being misled over the best deals.
  
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• London councils tackle housing fraud with data science

  27-10-2017 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  London's local authorities have a fraud problem with Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and are using data science to combat it, with help from Nesta, The Greater London Authority and ASI Data Science
  
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• Alphabet Q3 2017: Google hints at cloud services for retailers

  27-10-2017 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  Google is partnering to grow its Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with online retail appearing to be an attractive opportunity for its CEO
  
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• Space changes the way genes are expressed, reveals NASA’s Twins Study

  27-10-2017 15:50
  
  Astronaut brothers Mark and Scott Kelly took part in the unique research project
  
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• Microsoft's rumored Andromeda foldable mobile device: What might be inside?

  27-10-2017 15:38 via zdnet.com
  If and when Microsoft brings a foldable mobile Windows 10 device to market, are there specific apps and services might give it a fightingchance?
  
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• Automation could cause unemployment in UK job market

  27-10-2017 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  A government estimate says that by 2035 artificial intelligence could add around £630bn to the UK economy.
  
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• After Windows 10 upgrade, do these seven things immediately

  27-10-2017 15:20 via zdnet.com
  You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
  
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• Job losses

  27-10-2017 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Online shoppers want cheap, fast deliveries so distribution warehouses are automating but at a cost in jobs.
  
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• Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check

  27-10-2017 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues.
  
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• Fossil Q Explorist and Venture hands-on: Android Wear fashion watches with full round display

  27-10-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Smartwatches often look techy, plain, chunky, or unattractive. The Fossil Q Explorist and Venture watches bring a full round usable display with high quality materials and daily wear durability.
  
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• Google acknowledges Pixel 2 XL display concerns and extends the phone’s warranty

  27-10-2017 14:18
  
  Plagued with complaints, Google has defended the phone’s screen display issues and offered up some solutions.
  
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• Google addresses Pixel 2 handset complaints

  27-10-2017 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The firm has doubled the warranty on its new flagship smartphones following criticisms of the hardware.
  
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• ICT enter the UK market – we talk to Ian Henderson - SecurityNewsDesk

  27-10-2017 14:11
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  ICT enter the UK market – we talk to Ian Henderson
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  With so many companies offering access control solutions we spoke to Non Executive Director Ian Henderson of Integrated Control Technology (ICT) who told us more about who ICT are and what they plan to achieve in an already a crowded market. Who are ...
  
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• Want the ​iPhone X? Now you'll face a six week wait after pre-order rush

  27-10-2017 14:09 via zdnet.com
  Say hello to the future... in December
  
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• Doctor diagnoses his own cancer using an iPhone

  27-10-2017 14:01
  
  The ultrasound gadget is going on sale later this year
  
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• Bad Rabbit ransomware spread using leaked NSA EternalRomance exploit, researchers confirm

  27-10-2017 13:48 via zdnet.com
  An SMB vulnerability helped propagate BadRabbit, but not the one first suspected -- security researchers have tentatively linked it to the mystery group behind NotPetya.
  
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• ​Microsoft just opened a hologram studio for VR and AR content

  27-10-2017 13:37 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture Studio will crate content for HoloLens and other virtual reality headsets.
  
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• Consumer identity management will benefit business

  27-10-2017 13:31 via computerweekly.com
  Businesses should embrace consumer identity management to improve marketing capabilities and help drive regulatory compliance, says KuppingerCole
  
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• Microsoft propels Dynamics and Azure growth in Q1 2018 earnings

  27-10-2017 13:30 via computerweekly.com
  The company reports revenue increase in cloud, Azure and Dynamics, with LinkedIn integration starting to show why Microsoft paid $23bn for the professional network
  
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• For £184, you can cosplay a millionaire on Instagram

  27-10-2017 13:30
  
  But you should really reassess your life if you choose to do so
  
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• Film gender bias, supersonic car: Podcast 341

  27-10-2017 13:27
  
  None
  
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• Sim cities: How can you encourage people to play in the real world?

  27-10-2017 13:20
  
  There’s a fine line between inspiring play and imposing rules on other people’s lives
  
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• Russia slams Twitter for banning ads from Russia Today and Sputnik

  27-10-2017 13:16
  
  The Government-controlled news sites are still able to tweet, though
  
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• Almost 70% of teachers think they do not have the skills to teach coding

  27-10-2017 13:10 via computerweekly.com
  Many teachers feel ill-equipped to deliver the UK’s computing curriculum, survey reveals
  
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• First female Capgemini UK apprentices graduate

  27-10-2017 12:45 via computerweekly.com
  The Capgemini UK apprentice scheme gets its first three female graduates
  
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• ​Samsung patents another folding smartphone concept

  27-10-2017 12:40 via zdnet.com
  Could a foldable phone reignite smartphone sales? Or possibly light up tablet sales?
  
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• Brain-mapping study could help make bionic limbs feel more lifelike

  27-10-2017 12:34
  
  The research shows how the brain re-maps itself to cope with a prosthetic limb
  
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• Kinect, Xbox and Windows 10: Why accessibility matters

  27-10-2017 11:58 via zdnet.com
  The demise of Kinect is a worrying change in the options for how we can interact with our devices.
  
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• Kraken partnership with Avitas points to a cautious market for enterprise robotics

  27-10-2017 11:50 via zdnet.com
  Hesitant to buy, commercial customers are more likely to bet on robots-as-a-service
  
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• WannaCry ransomware: Hospitals were warned to patch system to protect against cyber-attack - but didn't

  27-10-2017 11:21 via zdnet.com
  'Basic IT security' could have prevented the NHS from being such a significant victim of May's WannaCry ransomware outbreak.
  
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• Bad climate change news: We were completely wrong about historic ocean temperatures

  27-10-2017 11:21
  
  One of the few areas of comfort about our current mess has just been taken away
  
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