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• Amazon's Prime Day from hell: Website issues a rare black eye for e-commerce giant

  16-07-2018 23:52 via zdnet.com
  The mad rush to Prime Day 2018 was held up a bit after Amazon's website stumbled out of the gate.
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day from hell: Web site issues a rare black eye for e-commerce giant

  16-07-2018 23:52 via zdnet.com
  The mad rush to Prime Day 2018 was held up a bit after Amazon's web site stumbled out of the gate.
  
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• Netflix shares plunge as subscriber growth rate stalls

  16-07-2018 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  The streaming service's shares dive 14% after it misses its projections for subscriber growth.
  
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• Amazon's web site stumbles as Prime Day launches

  16-07-2018 22:44 via zdnet.com
  The mad rush to Prime Day 2018 was held up a bit after Amazon's web site faltered out of the gate.
  
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• Thousands of Mega logins dumped online, exposing user files

  16-07-2018 22:39 via zdnet.com
  Exclusive: File names of 15,500 accounts was exposed, including purportedly illegal content.
  
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• IBM's new Nabla containers are designed for security first

  16-07-2018 21:18 via zdnet.com
  IBM claims its new container design is more secure than Docker or other containers by cutting operating system calls to the bare minimum and thereby reducing its attack surface as small as possible.
  
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• Best Amazon Prime Day 2018 deals: Smart office devices and business tools

  16-07-2018 19:56 via zdnet.com
  We've gathered all the best smart office and business-focused deals we could find on Amazon.com. Keep in mind Amazon's annual sales extravaganza doesn't start until 3pm ET on July 16, so check back then, as we plan to update this story with more Prime Day 2018 discounts over the next 36 hours.
  
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• Microsoft will end support for Skype 'Classic' after September 1

  16-07-2018 18:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is rolling out an updated release of Skype 8.0 to Windows desktop, iPad users and others in anticipation of version 7.0 ceasing to work after September 1.
  
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• Microsoft to end support for Skype 'Classic' after September 1

  16-07-2018 18:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is rolling out an updated release of Skype 8.0 to Windows desktop, iPad users and others in anticipation of version 7.0 ceasing to work after September 1.
  
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• Amazon Alexa: is it friends with your kids?

  16-07-2018 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Debate is raging over whether smart speakers are suitable for children.
  
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• Uber investigated over gender discrimination

  16-07-2018 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The ride hailing firm is being investigated over a complaint about gender inequality, the BBC understands.
  
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• Salesforce buys marketing intelligence firm Datorama

  16-07-2018 18:13 via zdnet.com
  Salesforce plans to use the acquisition to bolster its own data analytics capabilities within Marketing Cloud.
  
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• Huge Amazon Prime Day deals on consoles, games and accessories

  16-07-2018 17:36
  
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• Best Prime Day 2018 gaming deals on Xbox One, PS4 and accessories

  16-07-2018 17:36
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2018 has offered heaps of gaming products, from consoles and games to accessories.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best gaming deals on Xbox One, PS4 and accessories

  16-07-2018 17:36
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2018 has offered heaps of gaming products, from consoles and games to accessories.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day deals 'not what they seem'

  16-07-2018 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Shoppers are warned to check prices and be wary of high-pressure sales techniques.
  
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• Blogger brummymummyof2 fat-shamed by Instagram troll

  16-07-2018 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Emma Conway's image of her in a swimming costume was photoshopped by a stranger online.
  
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• The Microsoft Surface Pro deal just sold out on Amazon, but don't panic yet

  16-07-2018 17:18
  
  Microsoft slashes Core i5 Surface Pro price in this incredible Amazon Prime Day deal
  
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• Save nearly £400 in this Microsoft Surface Pro with Type Cover deal

  16-07-2018 17:18
  
  Microsoft slashes Core i5 Surface Pro price in this incredible Amazon Prime Day deal
  
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• Nokia 8 Sirocco review: A flawed flagship

  16-07-2018 17:09 via zdnet.com
  Nokia's otherwise solidly specified 5.5-inch flagship smartphone is let down by its curved 16:9 aspect-ratio screen.
  
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• Oracle's Blockchain Cloud Service is generally available

  16-07-2018 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Organizations from a range of sectors are already using the service, including customers in banking, supply chain management, agriculture and banking.
  
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• British caver 'could sue' Elon Musk over Twitter attack

  16-07-2018 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The entrepreneur called the diver a "pedo" after he ridiculed his effort to help missing Thai boys.
  
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• GE to standardize Predix platform on Microsoft Azure

  16-07-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  GE Digital will also leverage the Azure cloud platform to drive innovation for Predix-based IT workloads and productivity tools.
  
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• Can graphical passwords keep us secure online?

  16-07-2018 14:49 via zdnet.com
  People stink at text-based passwords. Is there a better way? What if we could simply tell a story only we know using pictures?
  
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• USB Type-C is the iPhone charging connector that Steve Jobs would have wanted

  16-07-2018 14:46 via zdnet.com
  There are too many charging and interface cable standards in place. We can fix this, but it will take effort and broad industry buy-in. And Apple would have to fall in line.
  
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• Kodak Bitcoin mining 'scam' evaporates

  16-07-2018 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The company behind a Kodak-branded crypto-currency scheme confirms the plan has collapsed.
  
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• How humans and technology conspired to spoil the World Cup Final

  16-07-2018 14:02 via zdnet.com
  The new Video Assistant Referee was supposed to ensure correctness in vital decision-making. It didn't.
  
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• Smart luggage reviewed

  16-07-2018 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The Travel Show's Lucy Hedges looks at the latest in smart luggage.
  
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• The scientific breakthroughs of the future will be made by immigrants

  16-07-2018 13:02
  
  “Immigrants bring in new ideas and a certain drive to succeed. Shutting the door on them will harm America in the long run”
  
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• These are the Amazon Prime Day UK deals that are actually good

  16-07-2018 13:00
  
  You could spend hours trawling through Amazon's Prime Day deals, but WIRED Recommends has done the hard work for you
  
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• These are best Amazon Prime Day deals that are still live today

  16-07-2018 13:00
  
  It's the final day of Prime Day 2018 and we've updated our list with new deals and removed expired ones
  
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• Macbooks for pros: How to decide among several workable options

  16-07-2018 12:52 via zdnet.com
  For high-end pro Mac users, the choices have been pretty barren. But with the introduction of the 2018 MacBook Pros, options open up. Here's how to decide.
  
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• This Echo Show just got a whopping £100 off for Amazon Prime Day

  16-07-2018 12:38
  
  A triple-figure discount for a stellar smart home device
  
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• Amazon Echo Show deal: £100 off for Amazon Prime Day 2018

  16-07-2018 12:38
  
  A triple-figure discount for a stellar smart home device
  
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• Aliens killed by spelling mistake in 2013 Colonial Marines game

  16-07-2018 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  A typo in the code of a poorly reviewed game from 2013 is being blamed for one of its biggest problems.
  
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• Hacking campaign targets iPhone users with data-stealing, location-tracking malware

  16-07-2018 12:28 via zdnet.com
  Campaign delivers fake versions of WhatsApp and Telegram to victims - and those behind it have tried to make it look like a Russian attack when it isn't.
  
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• Get £30 off Fitbit Charge 2 wearables this Amazon Prime Day

  16-07-2018 12:16
  
  Keeping fit just got £30 cheaper
  
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• Lexus UX surfaces at Goodwood Festival of Speed

  16-07-2018 12:15
  
  Lexus' Compact SUV strikes a dramatic pose in first outing since the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year
  
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• The biggest laptop offers on day two of Amazon Prime Day 2018

  16-07-2018 12:02
  
  The best laptop deals you can snap up this Amazon Prime Day 2018
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: The best laptop deals out there

  16-07-2018 12:02
  
  The best laptop deals you can snap up this Amazon Prime Day
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: The best laptop deals on Tuesday

  16-07-2018 12:02
  
  The best laptop deals you can snap up this Amazon Prime Day 2018
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: The best laptop deals on day two of Prime Day

  16-07-2018 12:02
  
  The best laptop deals you can snap up this Amazon Prime Day 2018
  
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• U.S. vs. China trade war likely to hit data center, IT spending

  16-07-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The tech sector has been largely spared from President Trump's trade war on China, but the latest batch of tariffs has enough to hit the gear that goes into data centers.
  
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• Watch: A robotic race car zips around this historic track without a driver

  16-07-2018 11:27 via zdnet.com
  A new autonomous racing series will use the same tracks as Formula 1. But will it be any fun without drivers?
  
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• This Ultimate Ears Wonderboom duo is now less than half price

  16-07-2018 11:07
  
  Perfect for a pool party
  
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• High Dynamic Range: The quest for greater image realism

  16-07-2018 10:51 via zdnet.com
  HDR technology will be essential for graphic design, photography, video editing and playback, and gaming. However, current HDR-branded displays can deliver very different levels of performance.
  
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• Dirt and dust might not destroy your new 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard

  16-07-2018 09:57 via zdnet.com
  Apple has quietly added a silicone membrane to the 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard in what seems to be an attempt to prevent random debris from damaging it.
  
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• Monday briefing: Britain's first vertical launch spaceport to be built in Scotland

  16-07-2018 08:43
  
  The UK Space Agency has outlined new funding for vertical and horizontal spacecraft launch sites, ZTE can do business in the US again, Rolls-Royce is working on a five-person flying taxi
  
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• My Health Record systems collapse under more opt-outs than expected

  16-07-2018 08:40 via zdnet.com
  When citizens rush to opt out of an Australian government service, it says something about their levels of trust. When the system falls over under heavy load, it proves them right.
  
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• UNSW unlocks qubit signal frequency control in quantum advancement

  16-07-2018 08:22 via zdnet.com
  A team of researchers from the university have successfully 'tuned' precision atom qubits in a similar way to tuning in to different radio stations.
  
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