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• Trump defends U-turn over saving ZTE ahead of trade talks

  14-05-2018 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The President says the Chinese tech firm buys from the US amid criticism over his decision.
  
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• Hands-on with the Thinkware F800 Pro: A dash cam that does everything you need

  14-05-2018 21:58 via zdnet.com
  I was wowed with the F800 Pro dash cam from Thinkware within minutes of using it.
  
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• Google Drive paid consumer storage plans become Google One

  14-05-2018 21:34 via zdnet.com
  The update, with some cheaper pricing and more perks, makes Google's consumer storage plans more competitive against options like Dropbox and Microsoft's OneDrive.
  
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• US cell carriers are selling access to your real-time phone location data

  14-05-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The company embroiled in a privacy row has "direct connections" to all major US wireless carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint -- and Canadian cell networks, too.
  
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• What is the future of blockchain?

  14-05-2018 18:25 via zdnet.com
  A 2018 Future of Blockchain survey from venture capital firm UnderscoreVC highlights blockchain insights by identifying new opportunities, disarming any threats or challenges, and advances the discussion on the future of blockchain.
  
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• HP updates Envy, Elite PC portfolios

  14-05-2018 18:17 via zdnet.com
  The updates span 11 devices in HP's premium PC range.
  
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• Why your social media is covered in gammon

  14-05-2018 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Comparing ham to the complexion of angry middle-aged white men is the latest internet culture battle.
  
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• Mobile banking uptake sees new spike in Brazil

  14-05-2018 17:45 via zdnet.com
  The channel had a 30 percent increase in use last year - and financial transactions are also on the rise, says report.
  
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• Cyber crime: Under-reporting of attacks gives hackers a green light, say police

  14-05-2018 17:21 via zdnet.com
  The National Crime Agency warns that a failure to report cyber attacks means that many hackers see noconsequences for their actions.
  
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• Lexus RX 450h review: Different but flawed

  14-05-2018 17:08
  
  Edgy looks and a relatively frugal hybrid engine, but Lexus needs to sort out the usability of its infotainment system
  
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• Apple-Samsung patent battle revived in California court

  14-05-2018 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The jury is being asked to reconsider what Apple's iPhone design patents were worth.
  
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• Driverless cars, book review: Do we know where we're going?

  14-05-2018 16:19 via zdnet.com
  Christian Wolmar counters the widespread hype and optimism about autonomous vehicles with a healthy dose of measured scepticism.
  
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• Police are now using VR and AR to tackle virtual terrorists

  14-05-2018 15:37
  
  The Automated Serious Game Scenario Generator for Mixed Reality Training project has developed an online training platform
  
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• Google Duplex beat the Turing test: Are we doomed?

  14-05-2018 15:29 via zdnet.com
  Google’s new Duplex AI sounds human, with stammers, pauses, and all. It could be a useful addition to Google Assistant or the harbinger of something much more dark and worrisome.
  
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• Facebook suspends hundreds of apps for misusing user data

  14-05-2018 15:20
  
  An internal investigation into data misuse by Facebook apps has led to a raft of suspensions – and the threat of a permanent ban
  
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• Rail Europe had a three-month long credit card breach

  14-05-2018 15:16 via zdnet.com
  Credit card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification codes were stolen.
  
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• AMD integrates Ryzen PRO and Radeon Vega graphics in next-generation APUs

  14-05-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  AMD unveils seven new Ryzen PRO APUs, three for mobile space and four for the desktop, for the commercial users.
  
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• Windows 10 tip: Use an ISO file to create a bootable USB flash drive

  14-05-2018 14:35 via zdnet.com
  Your emergency repair kit should include a recovery drive that contains the installation files for the latest Windows 10 version. Here's how to create this indispensable tool quickly and easily.
  
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• Why Estonia finds itself in the middle of a 5G arms race

  14-05-2018 14:18 via zdnet.com
  With Estonia always in the first wave of new mobile tech adoption, the scramble is on to get 5G to its consumers.
  
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• What is machine learning? Everything you need to know

  14-05-2018 14:01 via zdnet.com
  This guide explains what machine learning is, how it is related to artificial intelligence, how it works and why it matters.
  
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• Indeed rolls out platform to remove bias from hiring

  14-05-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The new platform, Indeed Assessments, comes as Indeed faces growing competition from the likes of Google and LinkedIn.
  
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• John Lewis apologises after wedding gift list site disappears

  14-05-2018 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The store said there was an "issue" with renewing the service's web domain before it expired.
  
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• PGP: 'Serious' flaw found in secure email tech

  14-05-2018 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The vulnerability affects PGP - a widely used means of encrypting emails.
  
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• Twitter fails to take down Xanax adverts

  14-05-2018 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Pfizer experts say the fake pills have been found to contain rat poison, insecticides and lead paint.
  
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• HSBC claims first trade-finance transaction with blockchain

  14-05-2018 12:25
  
  The bank says letter of credit for Carhill opens door for distribution ledger technology in the industry
  
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• State of Mind is a “post-material” cyberpunk adventure

  14-05-2018 12:01
  
  Daedalic’s upcoming game features transhumanism, dystopias and the voice of Geralt of Riviera
  
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• Singapore automotive marketplace secures $60M in Series B

  14-05-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Used car marketplace Carro bags US$60 million in its latest round, pushing its total funds to US75 million, and adds new investors including Eduardo Saverin to its board.
  
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• Time travellers are welcome at Stephen Hawking’s memorial in June

  14-05-2018 11:41
  
  A thousand people will be able to attend Stephen Hawking’s memorial service, and time travellers aren’t excluded
  
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• Moto G6 Plus review: A lot of handset for a competitive price

  14-05-2018 11:09 via zdnet.com
  The Moto G6 Plus offers a capable CPU, an impressive dual rear camera system and high-quality industrial design, although battery life could be better and the fingerprint sensor is awkwardly located.
  
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• Singapore C2C marketplace snags $85M in Series C

  14-05-2018 11:03 via zdnet.com
  Online classifieds marketplace Carousell secures US$85 million in Series C funding, which will be used to bolster its AI and machine learning capabilities, and adds DBS Bank as an investor and retail partner.
  
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• Nvidia continues to ride AI, gaming, machine learning, crypto waves

  14-05-2018 11:01 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia delivered a near flawless first quarter and its data center business shows no signs off slowing down any time soon.
  
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• Met Police’s facial-recognition software wrong for 98% of matches, report says

  14-05-2018 10:22
  
  Data obtained under a Freedom of Information request reveals that the police’s facial-recognition software is rarely accurate
  
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• Lenovo Z5: Chinese manufacturer teases true all-screen phone

  14-05-2018 09:46
  
  Lenovo claims its Z5 handset will have a notchless display with ultra-thin bezels
  
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• Lenovo teases notchless, all-screen phone

  14-05-2018 09:46
  
  Lenovo claims its Z5 handset will have a notchless display with ultra-thin bezels
  
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• This malware is harvesting saved credentials in Chrome, Firefox browsers

  14-05-2018 09:42 via zdnet.com
  Researchers say the new Vega Stealer malware is currently being used in a simple campaign but has the potential to go much further.
  
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• My Health Record opt-out period from July 16 to October 15, 2018

  14-05-2018 09:39 via zdnet.com
  The window for Australians to opt out of an electronic health record has been announced by the government.
  
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• UK newsagents to sell “porn passes” to the over 18

  14-05-2018 09:03
  
  A 16-digit porn access code could soon be bought over the counter in corner shops
  
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• Telco intercepts should be expanded to OTT providers: AGD

  14-05-2018 09:02 via zdnet.com
  Telecommunications interception laws should cover over-the-top providers in addition to telcos, the Attorney-General's Department has argued, citing the 'challenge of encryption'.
  
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• Uninstall PGP: EFF warns of exploit that may reveal plaintext of encrypted emails

  14-05-2018 08:54 via zdnet.com
  European researchers claim to have found a vulnerability that could reveal plaintext of encrypted emails, including those in the past.
  
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• IT consultant charged with 115 offences of unauthorised data access, insider trading

  14-05-2018 08:47 via zdnet.com
  Australia's corporate regulator has charged Steven Oaks with 115 offences for unauthorised access to data held in a computer, insider trading, and destroying or concealing books required by ASIC.
  
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• Chili's restaurant chain suffers data breach

  14-05-2018 08:37 via zdnet.com
  Customers are being warned that payment card information was likely involved in the data breach.
  
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• LG CNS launches Monachain blockchain platform

  14-05-2018 08:27 via zdnet.com
  LG CNS has launched its own blockchain platform, dubbed Monachain, which provides digital authentication, community token, and supply chain management.
  
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• Xerox aborts $6.1bn sale to Japan's Fujifilm

  14-05-2018 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Xerox abandons the deal after reaching an agreement with activist investors who opposed the merger.
  
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• ​Former CSIRO boss Dr Megan Clark to lead the Australian Space Agency

  14-05-2018 08:15 via zdnet.com
  Australia's space agency has been officially launched, with Dr Megan Clark appointed as the head of the AU$41 million outfit that is currently without a home.
  
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• Hewlett-Packard South Pacific net loss blows out in 2017

  14-05-2018 07:42 via zdnet.com
  A tumultuous year has seen Hewlett-Packard South Pacific walk away with a net loss of AU$48 million.
  
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• 5G spectrum changes could impact weather radars

  14-05-2018 07:08 via zdnet.com
  Moving wireless service providers to the 5.6GHz spectrum band to make way for mobile providers to deploy 5G over the 3.6GHz band could affect the C-Band weather radars, theBureau of Meteorology has said.
  
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• ​Information on thousands of clients accessed in Family Planning NSW breach

  14-05-2018 07:03 via zdnet.com
  Thousands of people's personal information may have been compromised after Family Planning NSW's online databases suffered a ransomware attack last month.
  
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• NSW Digital Driver Licence inches closer with legislation soon entering Parliament

  14-05-2018 05:21 via zdnet.com
  Bills to amend NSW licence legislation will be entering Parliament this month to allow citizens to carry their driver's licence on their smartphone.
  
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• Telstra financials slide in 'challenging' market

  14-05-2018 04:27 via zdnet.com
  Telstra has provided a financial update for Q3 as CEO Andy Penn speaks in the US about the NBN- and 5G-related challenges facing the telecommunications industry.
  
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• Should it be cloud first?

  14-05-2018 03:46 via zdnet.com
  Is the public cloud comparable to our famous Singaporean Chicken rice?
  
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