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• These are the House members who voted to extend NSA spying and reject privacy reforms

  11-01-2018 23:46 via zdnet.com
  And nearly all of them are up for re-election later this year.
  
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• ASIC approves seven crowdsourced funding 'gatekeepers'

  11-01-2018 23:32 via zdnet.com
  The country's corporate regulator has licensed the first crowdsourced funding intermediaries under the new money-raising regime.
  
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• CES 2018: Square Off smart chessboard moves its own pieces

  11-01-2018 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The internet-connected device is designed to make it easier to play with a friend based elsewhere.
  
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• IDC: Q4 PC shipments rise for first time in six years

  11-01-2018 23:07 via zdnet.com
  Research firm IDC said PC market most stable since 2011, led by HP.
  
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• Major Linux distros have Meltdown patches, but that's only part of the fix

  11-01-2018 22:41 via zdnet.com
  All the major Linux distributions have now released their Intel chip meltdown patches. But, someone must retune all those servers to get their performance up to speed and replace network devices and servers running up-to-date Linux distros.
  
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• Cortana isn't dead. She just needs to get to work.

  11-01-2018 21:41 via zdnet.com
  Cortana may not have Alexa's industry support, but it's far from buried. Microsoft's agent has a unique opportunity to bring greater productivity to workers and even other agents, but it needs some near-term proof points.
  
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• Dropbox confidentially files for IPO: Report

  11-01-2018 21:33 via zdnet.com
  After years of rumors, file sharing company Dropbox is set to go public.
  
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• Americans prefer sharing life's milestones with their social network than in person

  11-01-2018 20:23 via zdnet.com
  If we are moving to sharing most of our lives online, then brands are moving to take advantage of our behaviour.
  
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• Microsoft: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is ready for business

  11-01-2018 19:43 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has anointed Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, 1709 -- released last October to consumers -- as officially ready for business deployment.
  
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• CES 2018: Telstra NB-IoT network now live

  11-01-2018 19:31 via zdnet.com
  Telstra has used CES 2018 to announce the launch of its NB-IoT network across all capital and major regional cities in Australia.
  
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• Retail banking regulations hit UK with the potential of a ‘Big Bang’ moment

  11-01-2018 18:15 via computerweekly.com
  The UK retail banking sector is at the beginning of a journey towards to a more competitive future as new regulation hits them
  
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• Is Hyperloop overhyped and underlooped?

  11-01-2018 17:45
  
  From the laws of physics to the threat of terrorism, Hyperloop has plenty of challenges to face if it wants to keep on track
  
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• How much slower will your PC feel after patching for Spectre-Meltdown?

  11-01-2018 17:36 via zdnet.com
  Should you be concerned about how much of a performance hit that your PC will take after applying the Spectre-Meltdown patch? It depends.
  
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• SCADA security: Bad app design could give hackers access to industrial control systems

  11-01-2018 17:23 via zdnet.com
  'Shocking' flaws show apps for industrial control systems are being built without enough thought for security according to researchers.
  
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• Microsoft starts testing end-to-end encrypted Skype conversations

  11-01-2018 17:03 via zdnet.com
  Skype Insider testers on Windows Desktops, iOS, Android, Linux and Mac can start testing Microsoft's end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations feature.
  
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• Robots are helping researchers work to end world hunger

  11-01-2018 16:52 via zdnet.com
  The project uses automated systems to gather and analyze environmental impact on crops.
  
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• Can Apple dig itself out of the 'iPhone throttling' hole it created for itself?

  11-01-2018 16:44 via zdnet.com
  Apple's response to being caught out throttling older iPhones has been shockingly bad.
  
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• How secure are smart energy grids?

  11-01-2018 16:24 via computerweekly.com
  The improved efficiency of smart grids need to be weighed against the cost of security - presenting a unique opportunity for the tech sector and a new market for security companies
  
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• Hard Brexit risks 92,000 UK science and technology jobs

  11-01-2018 16:00 via computerweekly.com
  Economic analysis commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan warns that thousands of jobs in science and technology sectors be at risk if UK crashes out of EU with no deal
  
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• Sample datasets key to successful AI at NHS

  11-01-2018 15:50 via computerweekly.com
  IT providers will need access to datasets from NHS Digital to create artificial intelligence algorithms, but they should be held accountable for the systems they develop, says report
  
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• Microsoft delivers PowerShell Core for Windows, Linux, macOS

  11-01-2018 15:33 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is making generally available PowerShell Core 6.0, a version of PowerShell built on .NET Core that runs not just on Windows, but also macOS and Linux. But beware breaking changes.
  
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• Rootstock acquires Kenandy as ERP on Salesforce platform consolidates

  11-01-2018 15:06 via zdnet.com
  Rootstock's purchase of Kenandy will enable the company to expand into more areas for enterprises looking to launch cloud ERP built on Salesforce's technology.
  
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• NVIDIA swings for the AI fences

  11-01-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The company you know for its gaming and graphics tech has transformed into an AI powerhouse.Its next frontier is being an autonomous vehicle powerhouse and a household name.
  
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• Windows 10's Paint 3D editing tools get a major 3D makeover

  11-01-2018 14:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Paint 3D app will let you edit 3D images from any angle using the new Free View tool.
  
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• 25YEP: Here's the UK's 25-year plan to improve the environment, tackle plastic waste and protect wildlife

  11-01-2018 14:51
  
  The 25YEP promises to eliminate waste, protect the UK's wildlife and get more children interested in nature
  
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• Mobile app flaws are a risk to industrial IT systems, says report

  11-01-2018 14:42 via computerweekly.com
  Cyber security vulnerabilities in mobile applications could be exploited to compromise industrial network infrastructure, a report warns
  
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• Android trojan targets North Korean defectors and their supporters

  11-01-2018 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Chat apps and common cloud file-sharing software are being used in cyber espionage attacks specifically targeting individuals involved with aiding North Korean defectors.
  
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• iPhone throttling: Class actions pile up as Apple hit with 32nd lawsuit

  11-01-2018 14:18 via zdnet.com
  More lawsuits land at Apple's feet over its decision to slow down iPhones with older batteries.
  
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• ​Saying goodbye to Windows 8: Where did it all go wrong?

  11-01-2018 14:08 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's ill-fated operating system was a 'bet-the-company' moment that didn't pay off.
  
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• Hyundai Motor latest to invest in ride-sharing Grab

  11-01-2018 14:02 via zdnet.com
  Korean carmaker does not reveal how much it is investing in the Southeast Asian ride-sharing operator, but says the two companies will jointly develop mobility services.
  
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• CES 2018: Hyundai and Cisco bring SDN to the automobile

  11-01-2018 14:00 via computerweekly.com
  Hyundai will debut a new generation of hyperconnected software-defined car in 2019, incorporating a Cisco-designed network platform
  
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• US retirement village to have 'largest' self-driving taxi scheme

  11-01-2018 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Start-up company Voyage will start rolling out the service at The Villages, Florida next year.
  
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• Health sector digitisation vital to combat mental health crisis

  11-01-2018 13:47 via computerweekly.com
  Collaboration and digitisation within the health industry is critical to deal with the growing mental health crisis, but more support is needed from policymakers
  
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• Cabinet Office unveils renewed shared IT services programme for government

  11-01-2018 13:45 via computerweekly.com
  The Cabinet Office reveals details of its latest push to make the shared services model take off in government
  
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• SS&C acquires DST Systems in $5.4 billion deal

  11-01-2018 13:43 via zdnet.com
  SS&C plans to push further into the US wealth management market through new financial technologies and solutions.
  
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• Rat and bat brains have a built-in buddy-tracker

  11-01-2018 13:43
  
  Likely to extend to species that don’t rhyme, too
  
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• The Best of CES 2018 awards: Alphr’s pick of the best products and innovations at this year’s CES

  11-01-2018 13:32
  
  A roundup of all our CES 2018 award winners both on and off the show floor
  
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• South Korea considers Bitcoin trading ban

  11-01-2018 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Government cryptocurrency concerns include tax evasion and people developing gambling addictions.
  
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• Human memory may be the result of a 400-million-year-old viral infection

  11-01-2018 13:22
  
  Scientists have observed a crucial protein for long-term memory acting like a HIV virus
  
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• LegalFling uses the blockchain to help couples confirm sexual consent - with troubling implications

  11-01-2018 13:13
  
  Critics suggest it takes the spontaneity out of sex but the concerns are much more far-reaching
  
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• YouTube punishes Logan Paul over Japan suicide video

  11-01-2018 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Logan Paul loses business deals after posting a video showing an apparent suicide victim in Japan.
  
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• Spyware targets North Korean dissidents via social links, says McAfee

  11-01-2018 13:08 via computerweekly.com
  Researchers at security firm McAfee have confirmed that social networks are being used to target North Korean dissidents with spyware
  
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• With 'Today In', Facebook wants to be your new local news reporter

  11-01-2018 12:54
  
  Facebook has started trialling a new feature that highlights local news and events
  
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• Linux vs Meltdown: Ubuntu gets second update after first one fails to boot

  11-01-2018 12:30 via zdnet.com
  Now Linux distributions get hit by Meltdown patch issues.
  
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• Let's Encrypt disables TLS-SNI-01 validation

  11-01-2018 12:27 via zdnet.com
  It is possible to exploit the protocol to obtain certificates for domains you do not own.
  
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• How to reset your iPhone passcode

  11-01-2018 12:14
  
  Here’s our step-by-step guide for what to do when you’ve forgotten your iPhone passcode
  
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• US man charged over 15-year spying campaign

  11-01-2018 12:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The attacked allegedly spied on users via webcams and stole personal data and login information.
  
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• How to make your very own Snapchat filter

  11-01-2018 11:51
  
  You don’t need a computer science degree to get in on the geofilter action
  
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• SEC suspends trading of Blockchain firm with 'unexplained' market activity

  11-01-2018 11:33 via zdnet.com
  The commission has questioned whether or not UBI Blockchain Internet has a product or service at all.
  
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• Here's the deal with those robot pole dancers at CES 2018

  11-01-2018 11:17 via zdnet.com
  Everyone's talking about them, but what, exactly, is the message?
  
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