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• Larry Ellison delivers Oracle's next autonomous database tool, more AWS trash talk

  07-08-2018 23:21 via zdnet.com
  Oracle CTO Larry Ellison unveils autonomous transaction processing, while expressing skepticism Amazon can move to its own database services.
  
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• Hortonworks, New Relic satisfy earnings targets

  07-08-2018 22:38 via zdnet.com
  Cornerstone OnDemand also beat estimates.
  
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• 3D Systems beats Q2 expectations

  07-08-2018 22:27 via zdnet.com
  The 3D printing company reported 41 percent higher printer revenue in the quarter.
  
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• NBN finally launches DOCSIS 3.1 across HFC network

  07-08-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  DOCSIS 3.1 technology will double the downstream capacity across the hybrid fibre-coaxial network, with NBN saying it is focused on improved experience rather than faster speeds.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch: How to watch and what to expect

  07-08-2018 21:55 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is holding an "Unpacked" press event on Aug. 9, 2018to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Note smartphone. Here's how to stream that event online and what you can expect from the show.
  
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• Is your organization a champion of digital disruption -- or just an observer?

  07-08-2018 21:31 via zdnet.com
  A new report shows that only a minority of companies are reaping true rewards of transformation.
  
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• Western Digital rolls out tools for dynamic workloads in the data center

  07-08-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The new family of fabric-attached products, as well as new open standards and architecture, will enable software-composable infrastructure.
  
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• Since 2015, China has outspent the US in 5G infrastructure by $24B

  07-08-2018 20:43 via zdnet.com
  According to a new Deloitte report examining global 5G investments, "China and other countries may be creating a 5G tsunami, making it near impossible to catch up."
  
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• Where are the best cities for millennial entrepreneurs to start businesses?

  07-08-2018 19:29 via zdnet.com
  Half of all millennials move abroad for work opportunities -- so where is the best place for them to start a business? A new list reveals where to go.
  
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• Hey, Samsung and Google. What's with the 'accidental' leaks?

  07-08-2018 19:28 via zdnet.com
  There's been a spate of information coursing not from suppliers, but from the companies themselves. Could it be they fear their phones aren't very good?
  
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• Voices Carry: Your voice is welcome, hear...

  07-08-2018 19:21 via zdnet.com
  Brent Leary introduces Voices Carry: A new blog focusing on the growing impact that voice interfaces and devices have on how consumers and companies interact with each other -- and how enterprises transform and adapt to create better, more consistent customer experiences.
  
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• Instagram removed Tommy Robinson account 'by mistake'

  07-08-2018 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The picture-sharing network says the account was removed "in error".
  
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• What 5G wireless devices will do that 4G cannot

  07-08-2018 19:01 via zdnet.com
  In the world's metropolitan centers, 5G engineers promise that mobile devices will bring their users the functionality of workstations from wherever they sit. But getting users the necessary bandwidth may be a challenge even after 5G premieres, which is one reason why these devices may not end up behaving like ordinary smartphones.
  
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• German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net

  07-08-2018 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A court in Freiburg gives long jail terms to a couple who sold their son to paedophiles.
  
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• IBM, Fortinet team on cyber threat data sharing

  07-08-2018 18:30 via zdnet.com
  The partnership runs primarily through IBM's X-Force research team and Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.
  
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• ​Dell EMC launches new Ready Solutions to speed up AI innovation

  07-08-2018 18:01 via zdnet.com
  New Ready Solutions from the tech giant are expected to simplify and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence.
  
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• Pentagon cracks down on soldiers' GPS tracking apps

  07-08-2018 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The move comes after a fitness app revealed troop movements in Syria and Afghanistan.
  
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• The best tablets for 2018: Our top picks

  07-08-2018 17:35 via zdnet.com
  Tablet sales may be declining, but there are still plenty of viable use cases and many models to choose from. Here's our pick of the best.
  
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• Ford brings 'exosuits' to workers in 15 factories

  07-08-2018 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The upper body EksoVest suits are designed to help workers doing repetitive overhead work.
  
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• Hackers found and cracked this fake electricity substation network in just two days

  07-08-2018 17:08 via zdnet.com
  Nation-states aren't the only threat to critical infrastructure.
  
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• Data science secrets in finance and media

  07-08-2018 16:19 via zdnet.com
  Two top data scientists share their goals and challenges in analyzing huge datasets to make sense of complex business problems. Business people should read this carefully to gain a better understanding of data science and how it works.
  
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• Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market

  07-08-2018 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Mammoth Indian ride-hailing firm Ola - with 125 million customers - continues its global expansion.
  
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• West Virginia to pioneer mobile phone voting in midterm elections (CNET)

  07-08-2018 15:48 via zdnet.com
  The Voatz app is designed for troops serving abroad and uses blockchain tech.
  
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• Iran cited as growing threat in cybersecurity landscape

  07-08-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Accenture says that Iran is becoming a hotbed for cyberespionage.
  
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• Airbnb for Work lands more companies for business travel

  07-08-2018 14:56 via zdnet.com
  And integration with enterprise software packages are likely to boost its bookings for enterprises even more.
  
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• The Excellence Dividend: The business world needs Tom Peters more than ever

  07-08-2018 14:49 via zdnet.com
  Tom Peters is one of the most influential business management experts in the world. In a digital economy, where customer experience is as important as a company's products or services, Peters' new book provides us the tools we need to compete and grow, while delighting our employees, customers, partners and communities.
  
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• Python's rise: Could it soon edge out C++ in programming language popularity?

  07-08-2018 14:46 via zdnet.com
  Python climbs up TIOBE's search engine-based index of programming language popularity.
  
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• BBC websites blocked in China after security change

  07-08-2018 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC's move to the more secure delivery format HTTPS results in its pages being blocked.
  
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• Manage Gmail attachments like a pro with Dittach 2.0

  07-08-2018 13:48 via zdnet.com
  The best Gmail freebie ever just got better.
  
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• Android Pie: All the neat tricks you need to try on your Pixel phone

  07-08-2018 13:31
  
  Google's Android Pie operating system is now available to download. But you can only get it at the moment if you have one of Google's Pixel phones
  
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• Health records 'put at risk by security bugs'

  07-08-2018 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Almost 100 million patients were affected worldwide, according to security researchers.
  
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• How can the UK bridge the tech skills gap?

  07-08-2018 13:23 via zdnet.com
  UK companies are suffering from a serious shortage of crucial IT skills. Fixing it may take some time, but AWS has some ideas.
  
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• ​Samsung: World's first four-bit 4TB SSDs for consumer devices coming this year

  07-08-2018 13:21 via zdnet.com
  Samsung has announced its new four-bits-per-cell, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB 2.5-inch SSDs for consumer devices.
  
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• No, I won't use the Amazon Echo to buy things. Because of Alexa

  07-08-2018 12:57 via zdnet.com
  Opinion: The worry of Alexa messing things up isn't worth the convenience.
  
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• Use of online pay-to-watch TV surges ahead

  07-08-2018 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Official statistics also indicate usage of the net is on the rise in Great Britain.
  
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• What is deep learning? Everything you need to know

  07-08-2018 12:19 via zdnet.com
  The lowdown on deep learning: from how it relates to the wider field of machine learning through to how to get started with it.
  
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• Linux kernel bug: TCP flaw lets remote attackers stall devices with tiny DoS attack

  07-08-2018 12:16 via zdnet.com
  'SegmentSmack' Linux bug gives a remote attacker the means to knock out a system with minimal traffic.
  
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• Iceland's answer to Amazon adds drone routes to urban deliveries

  07-08-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The new routes cover about half of Reykjavik, spotlighting huge gulf in commercial drone adoption between nations
  
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• Exoskeletons debut at Ford factories

  07-08-2018 11:47 via zdnet.com
  Staff will now be augmented by exoskeletons in Ford factories across the world.
  
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• Stop jailing people for likes and memes, says Russia's biggest social network

  07-08-2018 11:40 via zdnet.com
  Mail.ru, which runs leading Russian social network Vkontakte, is calling for a change in the law.
  
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• Facebook denies seeking users' bank data

  07-08-2018 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media giant responds to reports that it was asking major banks for financial transaction data.
  
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• Android Q: What will it be called?

  07-08-2018 10:18
  
  Android Pie has arrived, which means it’s time for the name game again…
  
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• Huawei's gaming smartphone Honor Play launches in Southeast Asia

  07-08-2018 10:00 via zdnet.com
  The Honor Play smartphone has launched in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines with price-competitive specs and partnerships with popular game titles PUBG and Asphalt 9 to boot.
  
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• YouTuber Ethan Dolan recovering after motorbike accident

  07-08-2018 08:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Ethan Dolan, who runs the channel The Dolan Twins with his brother, says he's "appreciating life right now".
  
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• Tuesday briefing: Facebook denies seeking users' financial data from banks

  07-08-2018 08:34
  
  Facebook's recent discussions with banks involved balance checking apps rather than user data acquisition, Android 9 Pie is out now for Pixel owners, notorious US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been banned by major sites over hate content
  
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• Atlassian to work with NSW government on new Sydney tech hub

  07-08-2018 08:12 via zdnet.com
  Australia's biggest tech company will work with the state government for the creation of a technology precinct between Central Station and Eveleigh in Sydney.
  
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• Singapore explores virtual browsers following SingHealth data breach

  07-08-2018 08:03 via zdnet.com
  Health Ministry is piloting the use of quarantined servers as part of efforts to "reduce the number of potential attack points", following last month's security breach that compromised the personal data of 1.5 million patients.
  
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• The simple recipes that make Overcooked 2 so crazy stressful

  07-08-2018 08:00
  
  How can it be so difficult to make sushi and salad? Ghost Town Games explain why easy recipes are the key to kitchen chaos in Overcooked
  
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• The Overcooked 2 devs reveal how they made the game so addictive

  07-08-2018 08:00
  
  How can it be so difficult to make sushi and salad? Ghost Town Games explain why easy recipes are the key to kitchen chaos in Overcooked 2
  
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• Spare change is dying, and the UK's homeless people are worried

  07-08-2018 08:00
  
  A cashless society sounds frictionless and shiny. For people living on the streets, it's hugely problematic
  
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