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• Red Hat Q4 tops estimates

  26-03-2018 22:47 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat said subscription revenue was up 22 percent year over year to $683 million.
  
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• Most IT pros fear IoT cyber attacks. Few are doing anything about it.

  26-03-2018 22:28 via zdnet.com
  A report from Ponemon Research and Shared Assessments suggests a major disconnect when it comes to IoT security
  
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• Alexa smartphone: Amazon's next strike in the mobile IoT war?

  26-03-2018 22:04 via zdnet.com
  Google and Apple are behind in the Internet of Things, but they have the leading mobile platforms.
  
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• UK Anti-Doping confirms cyber attack but says no athlete data lost

  26-03-2018 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  UK Anti-Doping confirms it was the target of a cyber attack over the weekend but says no systems were compromised and no data lost.
  
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• Facebook faces Federal Trade Commission privacy inquiry

  26-03-2018 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Facebook shares fall as a federal agency investigates whether the firm broke data security laws.
  
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• Microsoft's Edge browser app now available for iPad, Android tablets

  26-03-2018 20:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Edge browser apps are available as free downloads for use on iPads and Android tablets from the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
  
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• Box CEO, Aaron Levie, on cloud, tech stacks, and the future of work

  26-03-2018 20:40 via zdnet.com
  Innovation and disruption are constants in technology but the impact is huge in every industry. A cloud computing pioneer shares his views on innovation and offers advice to Chief Information Officers.
  
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• This is probably the best $6 you can spend on your travel bag

  26-03-2018 19:41 via zdnet.com
  Aukey's 2-port USB wall charger is a no-brainer addition to every carry-on.
  
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• Microsoft is readying multi-session support for Windows 10

  26-03-2018 19:28 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft looks poised to add a new Multi Session option to Windows 10, likely this fall, which will allow IT to provide multiple users with remote access to desktops/apps without relying on Windows Server.
  
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• Most IT professionals fear IoT cyber attacks. New research suggests few are doing anything about it.

  26-03-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  A report from Ponemon Research and Shared Assessments suggests a major disconnect when it comes to IoT security
  
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• Paranoia will destroy us: Why Huawei and other Chinese tech is not spying on Americans

  26-03-2018 17:52 via zdnet.com
  The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and our agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering their ambitions in world trade.
  
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• Brazil's IoT plan to start deployment next month

  26-03-2018 17:39 via zdnet.com
  Government signs decree to enhance the national strategy for the technology, which will include financing for related projects.
  
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• Microsoft goes all in with Android apps for business

  26-03-2018 17:36 via zdnet.com
  Over the past few years, Microsoft has embraced the Android operating system with surprising enthusiasm. Most of the company's 100+ apps in the Google Play Store are aimed at its business customers. Here's an overview of what you'll find for your Android phone.
  
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• Why are whales so big? Study reveals secrets of giant mammals and why nothing will ever be bigger than a blue whale

  26-03-2018 17:18
  
  Researchers collected body mass data for 3,859 living and 2,999 fossil mammal species
  
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• FTC to investigate if Facebook violated privacy settlement

  26-03-2018 17:12 via zdnet.com
  Federal regulators are investigating to see if Facebook violated a settlement in 2011, which forced the company to undergo regular privacy screenings for 20 years.
  
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• Adobe, Microsoft extend cloud partnership to China

  26-03-2018 17:00 via zdnet.com
  The companies announced that the Adobe Experience Cloud running on Microsoft Azure is now available to enterprise customers in China.
  
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• The slow self-driving cars of Greenwich

  26-03-2018 16:52
  
  Travelling at 2.5mph, GATEway Project pods aim to test people’s reactions to autonomous vehicles – at speeds they feel safe with
  
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• Huawei P20 launch event: What to expect and how to watch

  26-03-2018 16:52 via zdnet.com
  Huawei will launch its flagship 2018 P20 lineup at an event on March 27. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event.
  
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• Niantic launches daily Pokemon Go Quests and rewards linked to the mythical Mew

  26-03-2018 16:29
  
  Pokemon Go Quests involve carrying out research and daily tasks to unlock rewards related to Mew
  
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• GPU databases are coming of age

  26-03-2018 16:22 via zdnet.com
  GPUs are powering a new generation of databases. What is so special about them and can they come into their own?
  
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• Apple event: Here's what to expect and how to watch

  26-03-2018 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Not only does the official invite offer a clue, but the location of Apple's next event gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect.
  
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• Windows 10 vs Windows 7: Microsoft's newer OS is almost 'twice as secure'

  26-03-2018 15:30 via zdnet.com
  The volume of malware seen on Windows 10 devices is far lower than on Windows 7 machines, says security firm.
  
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• 7 ways you can (maybe) get Microsoft Office 365 for free

  26-03-2018 14:52 via zdnet.com
  Do you dream of making slides, writing reports, and calculating columns of numbers without cracking open your wallet? If so, have we've got seven (possible) deals for you.
  
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• Europol tracks down suspected leader of Carbanak malware campaigns

  26-03-2018 14:47 via zdnet.com
  The suspect is potentially behind cyberattacks against over 100 financial institutions worldwide.
  
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• Android malware found inside apps downloaded 500,000 times

  26-03-2018 14:23 via zdnet.com
  Attackers managed to serve up adware to large number of victims.
  
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• Nest Hello review: Intelligent video doorbell helps you feel safe, announces visitors through Google Home

  26-03-2018 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Given the world we live in it is important to be careful when opening up your door to strangers. The Nest Hello provides an optimal doorbell and security camera experience for those visiting your front door.
  
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• Billion euro cyber-suspect arrested in Spain

  26-03-2018 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The individual led a prolific gang that stole cash from banks for more than five years, says Europol.
  
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• Apple's Tim Cook: Facebook's privacy blunder 'so dire' we need regulations

  26-03-2018 14:01 via zdnet.com
  Cook thinks Facebook's Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal is so big that it warrants "well-crafted regulation".
  
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• The devil we know: A new wave of change forces the data revolution to adapt or perish

  26-03-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The Data Expeditions, Part V:Where we re-introduce ourselves to the two types of rules that are typically considered "business logic" in an organization, and gauge whether there's time to translate them both into modern data streams before another orchestrator comes charging in.
  
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• Garmin Speak Plus review: Amazon Alexa controlled dash cam keeps you focused on just driving

  26-03-2018 13:47 via zdnet.com
  The Garmin Speak Plus is the first dash camera I have tested and I loved the ability to capture video and photos without touching my phone. Navigation through voice and the awesome OLED display was an excellent experience too.
  
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• Tumblr deletes 'Russian troll' accounts

  26-03-2018 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The accounts were used to spread disinformation during the 2016 US presidential election, Tumblr says.
  
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• iOS 11.3: Get your iPhone and iPad ready for the biggest update yet

  26-03-2018 13:31 via zdnet.com
  Here's what you need to do to make sure that your upgrade goes smoothly and you don't lose any data.
  
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• In education, Apple must augment the reality of the cheap notebook

  26-03-2018 13:30 via zdnet.com
  In 2012, Apple tried to position iPads as replacing textbooks. Last year, Microsoft tried to position laptops as replacing Chromebooks. Now, Apple needs to hook educators on the power of future-looking tech such as coding and augmented reality.
  
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• Far Cry 5 review: A bombastic but unfocused open world

  26-03-2018 13:22
  
  Ubisoft's vision of Montana in Far Cry 5 is diverting but ultimately a missed opportunity to explore some potent subject matter
  
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• Snooping on HTTPS is about to get harder: TLS 1.3 internet encryption wins approval

  26-03-2018 13:18 via zdnet.com
  The latest version of the protocol for HTTPS secure connections gets green light from the IETF.
  
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• Facebook has a strange defence for logging calls and texts

  26-03-2018 13:14
  The Facebook app is only creeping on you if you give it permission to be creepy
  
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• Quarter of Scotland's sex offenders abuse children online

  26-03-2018 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  A hard-hitting Police Scotland campaign appeals directly to perpetrators.
  
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• Where next for mobile in the Middle East? Big changes are coming

  26-03-2018 12:26 via zdnet.com
  The Middle East and North Africa is a complex region, but mobile usage and services are changing fast.
  
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• Uber’s autonomous cars banned in Arizona following fatal incident

  26-03-2018 12:20
  
  Governor Doug Ducey labelled the incident "an unquestionable failure" to comply with safety standards
  
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• Uber’s autonomous cars banned in Arizona following fatal collision

  26-03-2018 12:20
  
  Governor Doug Ducey labelled the incident "an unquestionable failure" to comply with safety standards
  
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• Should Uber’s autonomous cars ever have been on public roads?

  26-03-2018 12:20
  
  Documents acquired by the New York Times reveal the cars were struggling to drive 13 miles without human intervention
  
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• How mentoring can work for you: The story of SPIXII

  26-03-2018 11:28
  
  After following automated insurance tech company SPIXII for six months, we find out how mentorship has worked for them
  
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• Fujitsu Tablet Lifebook P728 review: A 12.5-inch convertible with plenty of ports and security features

  26-03-2018 11:22 via zdnet.com
  The compact Lifebook P728 delivers all-day battery life, while PalmSecure biometric security plus smart card and mobile broadband options make for a capable, if pricey, system.
  
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• SpaceX disrupted GPS by opening a hole in the ionosphere

  26-03-2018 11:20
  
  A Falcon 9 launch in 2017 momentarily disrupted GPS signals by tearing a hole in the Earth’s atmosphere
  
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• Uber is selling up in Southeast Asia

  26-03-2018 11:11
  
  A gift to Grab?
  
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• Thousands of etcd installs are leaking secret server keys online

  26-03-2018 10:35 via zdnet.com
  The leaks could become a treasure trove for cyberattackers and fraudsters.
  
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• US supermarket giant Walmart is rolling out robots across more of its stores

  26-03-2018 10:24
  
  Robot workers are here to pick up the slack from human employees
  
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• Nissan gives old EV batteries new life to power Japanese cities

  26-03-2018 09:47 via zdnet.com
  Electric vehicle batteries will become part of the country's smart cities.
  
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• Google Chrome will finally automatically shut autoplay videos up

  26-03-2018 09:24
  
  Chrome 66 becomes my new saviour as Google vows to take on autoplay videos
  
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• Refreshed 9.7-inch iPad could gain Apple Pencil, says analyst

  26-03-2018 08:31 via zdnet.com
  The new low-cost iPad may support Apple Pencil, a usually reliable analyst predicts, adding that 2018 Apple Pencil shipments will be between 9-10 million units.
  
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