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• UK and US blame Russia for 'malicious' NotPetya cyber-attack

  15-02-2018 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Britain and the US say the Russian military was behind the NotPetya attack which hit firms worldwide.
  
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• Amazon redesigns Alexa Skills Developer Console

  15-02-2018 23:08 via zdnet.com
  Amazon's new beta for developing Alexa skills is centered around build, test, launch, and measure phases.
  
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• Arista shares drop 16 percent after Q4 earnings report

  15-02-2018 22:53 via zdnet.com
  Arista reported in-line fourth quarter financial results Thursday, but its shares fell on soft guidance.
  
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• Google launches lightweight Gmail Go for Android

  15-02-2018 22:35 via zdnet.com
  Gmail Go is only available for Android Go devices.
  
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• ​SpaceX to launch internet from the sky

  15-02-2018 21:12 via zdnet.com
  The next "last-mile" internet may come from SpaceX's Starlink LEO satellites. The first two are scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 on Feb. 17.
  
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• Brazilian IT market gathers momentum in 2018

  15-02-2018 20:41 via zdnet.com
  Projects related to Internet of Things, analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud computing will drive business demand, says IDC.
  
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• Samsung's Notebook 9 Pen, laptop portfolio miss opportunity to connect company's other devices, services

  15-02-2018 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Notebook 9 Pen is a nice example of the company taking what works on the smartphone and bringing it to a larger screen. But Samsung also misses opportunities to connect its broader product roadmap to its laptops.
  
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• iPhone owners plagued by yet another iOS 11 bug

  15-02-2018 20:22 via zdnet.com
  This bug not only crashes iPhones but also disables access to iMessage and other apps.
  
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• Instagram submits to Russia censor's demands

  15-02-2018 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Service blocks access to corruption claim-related posts despite YouTube failing to meet similar demand.
  
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• Twitter tool turns your tweets into an ever-evolving playlist: What's your Twitter soundtrack?

  15-02-2018 19:05
  
  The StyleTech tool analyses emotions and pictures in tweets to create a unique playlist
  
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• CommonSense Robotics raises $20 million Series A funding for automated grocery fulfillment centers

  15-02-2018 18:27 via zdnet.com
  The funds will be used to develop robotics and AI for "micro-fulfillment centers," which are automated grocery fulfillment centers that could help grocery catch up to the rest of ecommerce.
  
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• Microsoft Visual Studio Code tool is now part of the Anaconda Python distribution

  15-02-2018 18:03 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to bang the AI drum with its developer tools, with its latest announcement that VS Code is shipping as part of the Anaconda Python distribution.
  
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• Box intros new services to help customers prepare for GDPR requirements

  15-02-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  GDPR requires companies to protect EU citizens' personal information and know where data flows at any time.
  
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• Google's Project Fi expands international coverage to 170 countries

  15-02-2018 17:32 via zdnet.com
  The company's carrier project continues to gain features, the latest of which is better international service and helpful alerts.
  
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• Reflect: Embedded meta analytics, built for developers

  15-02-2018 17:07 via zdnet.com
  Cloud-based analytics for on premise data, an API-first approach for embedded product analytics, and impact-based pricing. Meet Reflect.
  
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• You'll soon be able to watch Netflix and Sky content abroad without geo restrictions

  15-02-2018 17:06
  
  Cross-border portability of online content services may sound like dull red tape, but its impact could be profound
  
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• From April 2018, your digital subscriptions will follow you all over Europe

  15-02-2018 17:06
  
  Cross-border portability of online content services may sound like dull red tape, but its impact could be profound
  
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• Humans are decimating Borneo’s orangutan population, new research shows

  15-02-2018 16:33
  148,500 Bornean orangutans were lost between 1999 and 2015, according to estimates
  
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• How Sephora is leveraging AR and AI to transform retail and help customers buy cosmetics

  15-02-2018 16:30 via zdnet.com
  Beauty retailer Sephora followed customer technology trends to command the cosmetic industry worldwide. Here's an inside look at its successful digital transformation.
  
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• We just took a step closer to immunising people against cancer with a vaccine made of stem cells

  15-02-2018 16:25
  
  In a landmark study, scientists have been able to immunise mice against cancer using stem cell therapy
  
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• Cancer 'vaccine' could help immunise people against breast, lung and skin cancer

  15-02-2018 16:25
  
  In a landmark study, scientists have been able to immunise mice against cancer using stem cell therapy
  
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• Oracle buys DDoS software maker Zenedge

  15-02-2018 16:21 via zdnet.com
  The aim with the acquisition is to expand Oracle's cloud infrastructure and Domain Name System (DNS) capabilities.
  
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• This lucrative ransomware campaign secretly surveys vulnerable networks to maximise infections

  15-02-2018 16:00 via zdnet.com
  SamSam ransomware moves laterally across networks after compromising internet-facing systems, and is making its hands-on operators hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  
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• Google is switching on Chrome's ad blocker against disruptive ads

  15-02-2018 15:36 via zdnet.com
  Google kicks off Chrome ad filtering on sites that persistently display annoying ads.
  
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• Young people don't read traditional media, but could Squid lure them back?

  15-02-2018 15:27 via zdnet.com
  Younger people tend to think traditional media outlets are aimed at their parents. Squid aims to change that.
  
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• Unsecured server exposed thousands of FedEx customer records

  15-02-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Another day, another exposed Amazon S3 server.
  
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• HP's DaaS program now includes Apple devices

  15-02-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The HP DaaS for Apple plan provides customers with latest-generation Apple devices paired with support and management services from HP.
  
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• Hack the Air Force 2.0 uncovers over 100 vulnerabilities

  15-02-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Participants managed to secure themselves over $103,000 in rewards.
  
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• Rid yourself of password hassles with an Everykey for $99

  15-02-2018 14:59 via zdnet.com
  Normally $165, and with extra discounts on volume purchases, this tiny dongle promises to simplify password management once and for all.
  
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• 'Phenomenal' robot surgery speeds up man's recovery

  15-02-2018 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Owen Veldhuizen says the surgery, which saw a robot used to operate on his heart, was "phenomenal".
  
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• Should AI bots lie? Hard truths about artificial intelligence

  15-02-2018 14:48 via zdnet.com
  AI will revolutionize the world, or so sayeth Silicon Valley. But there are some potholes on the road to AI nirvana - starting with the people AI is supposed to help. Think Skynet. Here's research from the frontlines of artificial intelligence.
  
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• Cloud sync vs backup: Which disaster recovery works better for business continuity?

  15-02-2018 14:23 via zdnet.com
  David Gewirtz shares a real-world example of how a cloud-based disaster recovery strategy can help sustain business continuity, even for small businesses and families.
  
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• Google Chrome launches default ad-blocker

  15-02-2018 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The latest versions of the web browser will block "annoying intrusive" ads from today.
  
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• Facebook is reportedly using two-factor authentication phone numbers to spam its users with unsolicited marketing

  15-02-2018 13:53
  
  Software engineer Gabriel Lewis noticed the site was sending notifications to a phone number he registered for two-factor authentication
  
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• 'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks chat leaked

  15-02-2018 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Leaked copies of a private chat suggest Wikileaks wanted a Republican candidate to become president.
  
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• Social networks 'too slow' on rights changes

  15-02-2018 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  The European Commission wants Facebook, Google and Twitter to do more to protect consumer rights.
  
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• Germany plans to let everyone use public transport for free in a bid to tackle air pollution

  15-02-2018 12:30
  
  German officials lay out plans to make public transportation free in an effort to clean up the country’s air in five cities
  
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• 'Russian military behind NotPetya attacks': UK officially names and shames Kremlin

  15-02-2018 12:06 via zdnet.com
  After blaming North Korea for WannaCry, UK now officially pins crippling NotPetya attacks on Russia.
  
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• Can eating junk food really cause cancer? Why we need to be super cautious about such claims

  15-02-2018 12:00
  
  Experts have warned that the term "ultra-processed" may be a misleading way to categorise food
  
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• Bitcoin thieves use Google AdWords to target victims

  15-02-2018 11:24 via zdnet.com
  Cisco Talos says the gang responsible has managed to steal millions of dollars through phishing campaigns.
  
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• A praying mantis wearing tiny glasses holds the key to robot vision

  15-02-2018 11:17 via zdnet.com
  The insect reveals a vision strategy that takes the computing challenges out of stereo vision
  
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• This video of a baby octopus hatching will leave you mesmerised

  15-02-2018 11:09
  
  The octopus’ chromatophores enable it to spontaneously change colour
  
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• Garmin Vivofit 4, First Take: Great battery life, but no heart-rate monitoring

  15-02-2018 10:39 via zdnet.com
  The Vivofit 4 is a relatively straightforward activity tracker, although there are plenty of options in the Garmin Connect app. The main draw is its year-long battery life.
  
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• The FBI, CIA and NSA are suspicious of Huawei and ZTE, but it’s not obvious why

  15-02-2018 10:34
  
  Why Huawei?
  
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• Don't trust phones from Huawei and ZTE, the FBI warns - without seemingly any real evidence or reason

  15-02-2018 10:34
  
  Why Huawei?
  
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• VMware snaps up cloud startup CloudCoreo

  15-02-2018 10:14 via zdnet.com
  The cloud configuration startup's portfolio is destined for VMware's customer services.
  
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• Apple HomePod slammed for staining wooden surfaces amid reports the firm gets £95 from the sale of each speaker

  15-02-2018 09:19
  
  Sound profit margin
  
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• Snapchat petition attracts one million signatures

  15-02-2018 09:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Snapchat's changes have sparked a backlash as users complain that it is more difficult to use.
  
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• ​Will Bixby consolidate Samsung's smart TV and IoT experience?

  15-02-2018 07:30 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is bringing AI to its smart TVs in the form of voice assistant Bixby, but whether the move will bring the company closer to its 'total' IoT consumer experience remains to be seen.
  
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• StarHub looks to increase enterprise AI

  15-02-2018 06:03 via zdnet.com
  StarHub has reported revenue of SG$2.4 billion and net profit of SG$249.6 million for the full year, with only its enterprise fixed business growing as pay TV, mobile, and broadband all declined.
  
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