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• Vodafone gains market share at expense of Telstra and Optus: Kantar

  16-11-2017 23:48 via zdnet.com
  Vodafone has gained market share from Optus and Telstra, according to Kantar, and now accounts for 15.7 percent of the total Australian mobile market thanks to its larger data allowances.
  
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• Facebook rolls out new resources for creators

  16-11-2017 23:26 via zdnet.com
  The new tools should create stronger ties between content creators and their audiences, helping to keep Facebook engagement strong.
  
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• Splunk shares surge on strong Q3 results

  16-11-2017 22:46 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Splunk were up more than 11 percent in after market trading.
  
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• Free Quad9 DNS service aims to make threat intel more accessible

  16-11-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  IBM Security, the Global Cyber Alliance and Packet Clearing House are offering the automated security solution for free with individuals and SMBs in mind.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11.1.2 to fix iPhone X screen issues in cold weather

  16-11-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  As promised, Apple has released an update aimed to fix the iPhone X's display from becoming unresponsive in the extreme cold.
  
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• Shopify partners with UPS for negotiated shipping rates

  16-11-2017 21:19 via zdnet.com
  The partnership also includes a native integration of UPS shipping, billing, and tracking services in the Shopify platform.
  
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• Alexa in your car: Sirius XM needs some Amazon Prime

  16-11-2017 21:01 via zdnet.com
  The satellite radio service serves up great content. But Sirius XM is one of the most frustrating companies to deal with for customers. Could Amazon improve the experience?
  
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• Apology after Japanese train departs 20 seconds early

  16-11-2017 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Management on the Tsukuba Express line "sincerely apologised for the inconvenience" caused.
  
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• Vancouver driver had phone and tablet tied to steering wheel

  16-11-2017 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Vancouver police say they pulled the motorist over when they noticed him wearing headphones.
  
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• Intuit takes the wraps off new Quickbooks Assistant chatbot service

  16-11-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  The AI-driven voice interface for the QuickBooks Self-Employed mobile app makes it easier for users to surface insights from their financial data.
  
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• Microsoft Windows 10 Redstone 4 test build 17040: Lots of fixes, plus a few minor features

  16-11-2017 19:24 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to roll out many fixes plus a few minor features in its latest Windows 10 test build for PC Insiders .
  
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• How the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G) on EE will help you push harder

  16-11-2017 19:16
  
  Staying active isn't easy when life gets in the way, but the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G) on EE can help keep you motivated
  
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• In 2018, IoT will move beyond experimentation

  16-11-2017 19:15 via zdnet.com
  The Internet of Things extends beyond devices and connectivity.Here's how Forrester predicts IoT will reshape businesses in 2018.
  
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• 10 reasons to buy an Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G)

  16-11-2017 19:14
  
  The new Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G) is the best smartwatch money can buy – here are a few reasons why
  
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• Get to the heart of the matter with the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G) on EE

  16-11-2017 19:08
  
  The Apple Watch 3 (GPS + 4G)'s heart rate monitor shows how fit you are, and it could even save your life!
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G) is your perfect HIIT partner

  16-11-2017 19:07
  
  Track your most intense workouts with the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + 4G), which works only on EE with an EE iPhone plan
  
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• Budget 2017: TechUK demands datacentre energy reform to stop post-Brexit market slump

  16-11-2017 18:30 via computerweekly.com
  TechUK airs fears over long-term growth and prosperity of UK datacentre market post-Brexit, without urgent government help on rising energy costs
  
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• Black Friday madness: Sony slashes the price of PSVR with Skyrim VR or GT Sport

  16-11-2017 18:24
  
  £100 off and a free game
  
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• Black Friday madness: £250 for PlayStation VR and GT Sport or Skyrim VR

  16-11-2017 18:24
  
  £100 off and a free game
  
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• Google makes BigQuery data transfer service generally available

  16-11-2017 18:21 via zdnet.com
  The data transfer service, which has some new features, gives Google a compelling way to sell its cloud services to its existing advertising customers.
  
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• Spire develops a health-tracking wearable that never needs charging

  16-11-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The company's new Health Tags can stick with you from thick to thin and even survive repeated trips through the washer and dryer.
  
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• Data report posits post-Brexit productivity uplift

  16-11-2017 17:45 via computerweekly.com
  A report published to coincide with Big Data London 2017 finds UK organisations confident that data skills investment will engender productivity uplift, despite Brexit
  
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• Walmart's online sales were up 50 percent in Q3

  16-11-2017 17:30 via zdnet.com
  The world's largest retailer delivered another blockbuster quarter fueled by strong online sales growth and an uptick in its food business.
  
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• Intel unveils 5G modem suite

  16-11-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Intel has announced its XMM 8000-series 5G NR modem suite, with the first modem to be available commercially in mid-2019, while also saying it has enabled 5G calls over its Gold Ridge 5G modem unveiled at CES 2017.
  
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• CA Technologies plots big bet on DevSecOps

  16-11-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  At CA World, CA Technologies launched a bevy of products and integrations that add up to what it hopes will be a software factory.
  
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• OnePlus 5T review: Hands-on with the new king of smartphones

  16-11-2017 16:59
  
  A bigger 6in screen, new dual camera and the same size chassis
  
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• OnePlus 5T hands-on: Behold the new mid-range king

  16-11-2017 16:59
  
  A bigger 6in screen, new dual camera and the same size chassis – the OnePlus 5T looks like a winner right from the start
  
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• ICO pushes for jail terms for personal data snoops

  16-11-2017 16:38 via computerweekly.com
  Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully
  
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• NASA spent $1.4 billion on IT, but governance and security issues remain

  16-11-2017 16:35 via zdnet.com
  NASA in its annual report recounted years of challenges with IT governance, security and the problems with managing about 500 IT systems.
  
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• Oracle pushes emergency patch for critical Tuxedo server vulnerabilities

  16-11-2017 16:28 via zdnet.com
  Two of the vulnerabilities have achieved a rating of 10 and 9.9 in severity.
  
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• Scientists have broadcast a message to try to teach aliens about music

  16-11-2017 16:02
  
  Hey E.T: Let’s jam.
  
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• Scientists have broadcast a message to try and teach aliens about music

  16-11-2017 16:02
  
  Hey E.T: Let’s jam.
  
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• This banking malware wants to scoop up your email and social media accounts, too

  16-11-2017 15:40 via zdnet.com
  Spin-off from Zeus malware adds features which make it look more like an espionage tool rather than malware for just stealing bank details.
  
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• Machine data for good: How Splunk is partnering with firms to make the world a better place

  16-11-2017 15:30 via computerweekly.com
  Machine data firm Splunk expands its Splunk4Good pledge to help military veterans and young people train for tech careers and end human trafficking
  
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• Europe not ready for imminent cyber strikes, say infosec professionals

  16-11-2017 15:26 via computerweekly.com
  Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready
  
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• Surface Book 2 (15-inch): Microsoft supersizes its most powerful portable PC

  16-11-2017 15:15 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's newest addition to the Surface line is a 15-inch beast with surprisingly good battery life.
  
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• What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations

  16-11-2017 15:07 via zdnet.com
  General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is coming. Here's what it means, how it'll impact individuals and businesses.
  
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• Ahead of GDPR, Segment sees growing pushback against third-party data sharing

  16-11-2017 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The customer data platform is offering new features to comply with the impending rules, which fit into the platform's focus on first-party data.
  
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• Cyberbullying: Mum's story of loss inspires prince to act

  16-11-2017 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Prince William worked with tech firms, charities and parents to come up with a code of conduct.
  
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• ​Google Home and Amazon Echo hit by big bad Bluetooth flaws

  16-11-2017 14:50 via zdnet.com
  Google and Amazon patch 20 million smart speakers that were vulnerable to serious Bluetooth attack.
  
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• OnePlus: We'll fix flawed app that lets attackers root our phones

  16-11-2017 14:13 via zdnet.com
  OnePlus will roll out a fix for a serious flaw in a diagnostics app that some argue shouldn't even be on devices.
  
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• Private Swiss bank Julius Baer to save $1m a year with cloud HR

  16-11-2017 14:07 via computerweekly.com
  Julius Baer banks on higher returns after replacing on-premise SAP systems with cloud HR services
  
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• Cash Converters hit by UK data breach ransom demand

  16-11-2017 14:04
  
  Personal details, passwords and masked credit card numbers could be about to leak
  
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• Best Buy Q3 solid, but later iPhone X launch dinged revenue upside

  16-11-2017 13:53 via zdnet.com
  The November launch of Apple's iPhone X combined with hurricanes and natural disasters put the kibosh on stronger revenue gains, but Best Buy's omnichannel moves pay off.
  
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• MPs warn of ‘deeply worrying’ risks if new customs IT systems are not ready for Brexit

  16-11-2017 13:50 via computerweekly.com
  Home Affairs committee calls on government to improve contingency planning in case new systems miss Brexit deadline at end of March 2019
  
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• Cash Converters reveals customer data breach

  16-11-2017 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The High Street pawnbroker warns customers passwords and delivery addresses were exposed.
  
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• Google Maps: Here's how its new look will adapt to the way you're traveling

  16-11-2017 13:41 via zdnet.com
  Google Maps is adding more icons and changing the places of interest it highlights in various modes.
  
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• Scientific study reveals Bitcoin is not dominant in cryptocurrency market

  16-11-2017 13:21 via computerweekly.com
  Study into the ecology of cryptocurrencies has found that investors only consider market share when buying
  
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• This software lets you bail people out of jail by mining cryptocurrency

  16-11-2017 13:11
  
  Running Bail Block will help non-convicted people raise the funds for bail
  
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• Kaspersky defends its role in NSA breach

  16-11-2017 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The Russian anti-virus company explains why it copied files off a PC used by a cyber-spy contractor.
  
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