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• Dropbox shares fall in spite of solid Q2, COO stepping down

  09-08-2018 23:04 via zdnet.com
  When COO Dennis Woodside steps down, he will not be replaced, Dropbox announced, explaining that it will elevate two other senior executives.
  
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• Facebook: We don't allow content that tricks people for profit

  09-08-2018 22:43 via zdnet.com
  Amid complaints about harmful and hateful speech on its platform, Facebook outlines its framework for censorship.
  
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• Rimini Street's Q2 sales surge, debt refinancing sets up investment

  09-08-2018 22:32 via zdnet.com
  Rimini Street's second quarter has a few moving parts, but the company's recent move to refinance its debt sets it up to invest in sales and marketing.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 first-take: Bluetooth S Pen points the way to phone perfection

  09-08-2018 22:26 via zdnet.com
  After stumbling with the Note 7 a couple of years ago, Samsung played it safe with the Note 8 last year. This year, Samsung took some bolder steps and announced significant S Pen, battery, and camera improvements that make the Note 9 one of the best for business.
  
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• Galaxy Note 9 review, first-take: Bluetooth S Pen points the way to Samsung phone perfection

  09-08-2018 22:26 via zdnet.com
  After stumbling with the Note 7 a couple of years ago, Samsung played it safe with the Note 8 last year. This year, Samsung took some bolder steps and announced significant S Pen, battery, and camera improvements that make the Note 9 one of the best for business.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 event: How to still watch, plus everything announced

  09-08-2018 22:20 via zdnet.com
  Samsung held an "Unpacked" press event on Aug. 9, 2018to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Note smartphone. Here's how you can still watch that event online.
  
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• Hairy artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch

  09-08-2018 22:01 via zdnet.com
  This patented smart skin is made from millions of self-powered sensors.
  
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• ​Prometheus, Kubernetes and system monitoring, reaches maturity

  09-08-2018 21:54 via zdnet.com
  Prometheus, the six-year-old cloud microservices monitoring program, has grown up almost as fast as Kubernetes container management.
  
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• ​Linux kernel network TCP bug fixed

  09-08-2018 21:20 via zdnet.com
  The denial of service bug had actually been patched in the Linux kernel weeks before news of it was ever announced.
  
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• Galaxy Note 9's stylus doubles as a selfie stick

  09-08-2018 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Samsung's new phone comes with a stylus that can be used as a remote control to trigger photos.
  
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• This pill lets you eat as much fat as you want and gain no weight

  09-08-2018 20:00
  
  If you're a mouse. The trial of a new drug on mice was successful in blocking the gut from absorbing fat
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bargain at $1250. Here's why

  09-08-2018 20:00 via zdnet.com
  Are you outraged by the price? Are you appalled? Or do you think Samsung's new phone might be for you? Please let me tell you why you need it.
  
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• Microsoft's Ignite 2018 IT Pro conference: What to expect

  09-08-2018 20:00 via zdnet.com
  There are a few hints about potential SQL Server, virtualization, Microsoft 365, Surface Hub 2 and other revelations in Microsoft's recently published Ignite 2018 session list.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Everything you need to know about Samsung's latest phone

  09-08-2018 19:31 via zdnet.com
  A new S Pen, more storage, longer battery life, and a slightly larger display all add up to equal Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Watch gets analog ticks and a battery boost

  09-08-2018 19:05
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Watch has few major changes but improves on battery life and adds some new health features
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9+ vs Pixel 2 XL vs Moto Z3: What's the difference?

  09-08-2018 19:03 via zdnet.com
  See how Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9, compares to its stablemate, the Galaxy S9+, and two other premium Android devices, the Pixel 2 XL and Moto Z3, spec by spec.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9+ vs OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro: What's the difference?

  09-08-2018 19:02 via zdnet.com
  See how Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9, compares to its stablemate, the Galaxy S9+, and two other premium Android devices, the OnePlus 6 and Huawei P20 Pro, spec by spec.
  
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• Seven new ways to use Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 Bluetooth S Pen

  09-08-2018 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Note fans are the most loyal and also have come to expect productivity from the S Pen. The Note 9's S Pen is the best ever and takes stylus usage to the next level.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 1TB of smartphone storage now a reality (at a price)

  09-08-2018 18:55 via zdnet.com
  Dreamt of having a smartphone with 1TB of storage? Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9 can offer you just that - but it comes with a hefty price tag.
  
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• Lucy McHugh murder police make Facebook access request

  09-08-2018 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Hampshire police ask the social network to "preserve" information on "relevant accounts".
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with 512GB of storage costs $1,249.99: What else could I buy for that?

  09-08-2018 18:50 via zdnet.com
  The new Note 9 redefines the price of a high-end smartphone. What else could you buy for the price?
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. iPhone X: We compare specs and features

  09-08-2018 18:45 via zdnet.com
  How does Samsung new Galaxy Note 9 stand up to the flagship iPhone X? Does Apple need to lose sleep over this release?
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 alerts users to bad photos

  09-08-2018 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote.
  
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• IGN sacks writer amid YouTuber plagiarism controversy

  09-08-2018 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Gaming news site IGN apologises and 'parts ways' with a writer alleged to have copied a YouTube review.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Should you upgrade for 512GB at $1,249.99?

  09-08-2018 18:36 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is a business productivity powerhouse that the consumer electronics giant desperately wants to go mainstream. Whether you upgrade depends on whether you're more about work or play.
  
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• Amazon rolls out Alexa development kit for cars

  09-08-2018 18:36 via zdnet.com
  The Auto SDK will let automakers integrate their own versions of Amazon's voice-activated assistant into their vehicles.
  
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• Mobile becomes main banking channel in Brazil

  09-08-2018 18:35 via zdnet.com
  Smartphones and tablets surpass Internet banking for the first time, says Central Bank.
  
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• Chinese 'robocall' scam hits US weather office

  09-08-2018 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The audio message was broadcast inside a National Weather Service office in Maryland.
  
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• How AI is disrupting the traditional bricks and mortar pharmacies

  09-08-2018 18:29
  
  Robotics and AI will take the hassle out of ordering, collecting and managing prescriptions and long-term healthcare.
  
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• Samsung to launch S Pen SDK in September, eyes third party apps for remote control

  09-08-2018 18:04 via zdnet.com
  The move to make S Pen more useful to enterprise apps could extend the Note 9's reach into business more.
  
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• Box brings its users' content to Quip's collaboration platform

  09-08-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Box is integrating with the Salesforce-owned platform via Quip's new Live Apps tool
  
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• Samsung announces Galaxy Watch with improved battery life, LTE, health features

  09-08-2018 17:50 via zdnet.com
  The Note 9 isn't the only new product Samsung announced on Thursday.
  
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• Nine reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is best for business

  09-08-2018 17:35 via zdnet.com
  The Note series has always had an enterprise focus and this year's Note 9 is no exception to that strategy. Improvements have been made to make it the best smartphone for getting work done.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is more evolution than revolution

  09-08-2018 17:31
  
  The Note 9 improves upon the Note 8, but a lot of the changes might not be what Android fans were hoping for
  
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• Meet Samsung's Galaxy Note 9: S Pen advancements, big storage at 512GB for $1,249.99

  09-08-2018 17:30 via zdnet.com
  With the Galaxy Note 9 you can walk around with more than a terabyte in your pocket--for a price.
  
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• Open, Cortana: Voice assistant used to bypass locked Windows 10 machine security

  09-08-2018 17:17 via zdnet.com
  Exploit of Microsoft's Cortana did not require any external code.
  
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• Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge

  09-08-2018 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed.
  
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• Taiwan man rigs bike with 11 phones to play Pokemon Go

  09-08-2018 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Chen San-yuan from Taiwan can play for 20 hours straight before his devices run out of battery.
  
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• PGA Championship servers hacked and files locked

  09-08-2018 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Hackers have locked computer files used by PGA of America, which runs the PGA Championship.
  
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• Perseids meteor shower 2018: How, when and where to watch this celestial showstopper

  09-08-2018 15:50
  
  The Perseids meteor shower is coming this weekend – don’t miss out on the cosmic action
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launches today: How to watch and what to expect

  09-08-2018 15:17 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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• Galaxy Note 9 today: Launch time, live stream, and what to expect

  09-08-2018 15:17 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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• Windows 10 File Explorer: Microsoft shows off dark theme you can expect this fall

  09-08-2018 15:10 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft overhauls File Explorer to bring a dark mode to the next version of Windows 10.
  
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• Samsung DeX 101: Turn a Galaxy phone into your primary computer

  09-08-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful, and with the DeX platform, these phones can power a desktop experience that includes productivity, creativity, and communication applications.
  
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• North Korea's hackers are re-using old code to build new attacks

  09-08-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  One of the world's most notorious cyber warfare operations has been cutting corners - but it hasn't dented their potency.
  
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• Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour

  09-08-2018 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party.
  
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• How online-only pharmacies are speeding up UK healthcare

  09-08-2018 14:34
  
  Pharmacy2U is paving the way for a future of smartpharma and digital healthcare that will put control back into the hands of patients.
  
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• Windows 10 Chrome users: Now you get Google alerts in Action Center

  09-08-2018 14:31 via zdnet.com
  Chrome now supports Windows 10 native notifications.
  
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• Unifi adds Tableau metadata to its data catalog

  09-08-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Company releases version 2.9 of its Unifi Data Platform, with ability to track Tableau projects, workbooks and views through its data catalog.Data stewards can designate trusted data sets; file crawler, filtering and recently-viewed dataset view added .
  
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• IBM, Maersk launch TradeLens blockchain shipping platform

  09-08-2018 13:47 via zdnet.com
  The joint effort has been in beta and is now processing 154 million shipping events a day.
  
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