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• Nutanix beats Q4 estimates

  30-08-2018 22:33 via zdnet.com
  However, shares fell in after-hours trading on a light Q1 FY 2019 outlook.
  
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• Here's what the new 'iPhone XS' and Apple Watch Series 4 reportedly look like

  30-08-2018 22:30 via zdnet.com
  On the same day Apple sent out invites for its fall iPhone event, a new report claims to reveal some of the new hardware.
  
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• Why you need to know about low-code, even if you're not responsible for software delivery

  30-08-2018 21:07 via zdnet.com
  Low-code development platforms are key in supporting digital business transformation. Forrester explains why and how they can help advance digital business.
  
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• Google Assistant now speaks two languages interchangeably

  30-08-2018 20:51 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile, Google's voice-activated assistant is showing up in a whole slew of new devices in Europe
  
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• New OpenStack cloud release embraces bare metal

  30-08-2018 20:26 via zdnet.com
  The new open-source OpenStack cloud, Rocky, is easier ever both to upgrade and to deploy on bare metal.
  
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• 8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show

  30-08-2018 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin.
  
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• India OKs drone flights, but restrictions abound

  30-08-2018 19:40 via zdnet.com
  Logistics may not get an immediate boost, as drone flights cannot be operated beyond the line of visual sight. However, the biggest concern will be what the country's increasingly repressive government will do with these flying objects.
  
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• Sales of 2-in-1 devices to carry a sinking PC market in 2018: IDC

  30-08-2018 19:30 via zdnet.com
  The research firm expects shipments of 2-in-1s, such as detachable tablets and convertible notebooks, to grow by more than 9 percent this year.
  
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• ​Infosys opens Raleigh hub, brings total American hires in a year to 4,700

  30-08-2018 19:15 via zdnet.com
  Both the increase in US-centric hires as well as revenue from digital is a positive move for the Indian major but it will have to do more to reclaim its lost glory.
  
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• New 2018 iPhone, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: Rumors, leaks, launch date, and everything we know so far

  30-08-2018 18:26 via zdnet.com
  With the launch of the next iPhone likely mere weeks away, the leaks, rumors, and analyst chatter is reaching fever pitch.
  
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• It's official: Apple's next event will be Sept. 12

  30-08-2018 18:18 via zdnet.com
  The company just sent out invites to members of the press.
  
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• ​Pat Gelsinger on the future of VMware

  30-08-2018 18:14 via zdnet.com
  As his company celebrates turning 20, the CEO told ZDNet that VMware is 'just getting started' on its role in the enterprise, and that it will remain very much its own company under the Dell Technologies brand.
  
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• New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack

  30-08-2018 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism.
  
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• Microsoft to increase device limits for Office 365 consumer subscription users

  30-08-2018 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is making a number of tweaks to its Office 365 consumer subscriptions as of October 2. Here's what's changing.
  
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• Who is Bill Gates? A guide to Microsoft's co-founder

  30-08-2018 18:00
  
  He's one of the most influential figures in tech, as well as one of the richest
  
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• BlackBerry KEY2 LE announced: New colors, affordable price, and polycarbonate frame

  30-08-2018 17:20 via zdnet.com
  The BlackBerry KEY2 is a phone for QWERTY fans and the new KEY2 LE continues with that same approach, but at a more affordable price thanks to some changes in materials and specifications.
  
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• Notorious cyber crime gang behind global bank hacking spree returns with new attacks

  30-08-2018 17:03 via zdnet.com
  The Cobalt Group is suspected of vast numbers of attacks which have caused over a billion in damages -- and they're not done yet.
  
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• The web as a database: The biggest knowledge graph ever

  30-08-2018 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Imagine you could get the entire web in a database, and structure it. Then you would be able to get answers to complex questions in seconds by querying, rather than searching. This is what Diffbot promises.
  
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• Polaroid OneStep+ camera is controlled by app

  30-08-2018 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Polaroid unveils an app-controlled version of its instant-film camera at Berlin's Ifa tech show.
  
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• Honor Play review: perfect for Fortnite, but is that enough?

  30-08-2018 16:07
  
  The Honor Play is probably the best gaming phone you get for such a low price, but it comes with other compromises
  
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• Raspberry Pi-based ZeroPhone promises 'an open-source, Linux-powered' handset

  30-08-2018 16:03 via zdnet.com
  A project to build the $50 phone has been launched on Crowd Supply.
  
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• Honor Play global release announced: Focused on mobile gaming and multimedia

  30-08-2018 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Honor is Huawei's brand for younger people and with the rise of high end gaming on smartphones, the new Honor Play is targeted to offer an enhanced gaming and entertainment experience.
  
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• Sony unveils the OLED-equipped Xperia XZ3 at IFA

  30-08-2018 15:34 via zdnet.com
  A bigger, brighter and more vivid OLED screen is the main upgrade in Sony's new flagship smartphone.
  
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• New Olloclip Multi-Device Clip: Use all of your Connect X lenses on any smartphone

  30-08-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  External lenses can help you take smartphone photography to the next level, but often these lenses require cases for specific devices. Olloclip announced a new device that lets you use your lenses on most smartphones.
  
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• Apple glasses? Apple buys Akonia Holographics, AR headset rumors return

  30-08-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The acquisition points towards potential plans to launch its own augmented reality headset.
  
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• Waze Carpool gets rebuilt for Brazil launch

  30-08-2018 14:59 via zdnet.com
  The ride-sharing service goes live nearly a year late due to adaptations required for the local market.
  
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• Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack

  30-08-2018 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed.
  
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• Life hack: Using Photoshop for super-fast renovation mockups

  30-08-2018 14:49 via zdnet.com
  This life hack is simple, powerful, and while Photoshop is nice to use, it's not required. You don't need expensive software or artistic talent either.
  
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• Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'

  30-08-2018 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant.
  
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• Headset deal: Just $14 each with this exclusive code

  30-08-2018 14:15 via zdnet.com
  It has a noise-canceling mic, inline controls and your choice of USB or 3.5mm plugs. New headsets for everyone!
  
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• Asus shows off compact ZenBook laptops with clever LED touchpads at IFA

  30-08-2018 13:52 via zdnet.com
  New ZenBook and ZenBook Flip models boast productivity-boosting features and military-grade construction.
  
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• People are working out of hours more than ever before, should the working day be changed?

  30-08-2018 13:33
  
  Commuters use train routes as a “buffer” for work, but should this count as part of their working day?
  
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• People are working out of hours more than ever before

  30-08-2018 13:33
  
  Commuters use train routes as a “buffer” for work, but should this count as part of their working day?
  
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• Misfortune Cookie vulnerability returns to impact medical devices

  30-08-2018 13:02 via zdnet.com
  The four-year-old security flaw has reared its head once again but this time medical equipment, and not routers, are at risk.
  
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• Garmin introduces Vivosmart 4: Slim activity tracker with advanced sleep tracking through pulse oxygen sensor

  30-08-2018 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Garmin has been making serious strides to provide more details on sleep quality and this latest activity tracker includes four sleep stages along with blood oxygen saturation gauging.
  
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• Microsoft's AI-powered Sketch2Code builds websites and apps from drawings

  30-08-2018 12:57
  
  Released on GitHub, Microsoft's AI-powered developer tool can shave hours off web and app building
  
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• Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares

  30-08-2018 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app.
  
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• Android 'API breaking' vulnerability leaks device data, allows user tracking

  30-08-2018 12:13 via zdnet.com
  A vulnerability in the Android operating system can be used to track users without their knowledge.
  
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• Hail an autonomous taxi: Yandex rolls out 'Europe's first' self-driving cabs in Russia

  30-08-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Yandex, known as the Russian Google, will use feedback from taxi passengers to up its game in autonomous cars.
  
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• Metal handshake: Shifting alliances highlight a new phase in maturing collaborative robot market

  30-08-2018 11:08 via zdnet.com
  Soft Robotics brings some suppleness to the leader in collaborative robots
  
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• ​NHS IT: Using the open standards and the cloud to drive digital transformation

  30-08-2018 10:56 via zdnet.com
  How one of the UK's largest NHS trusts is developing its own infrastructure to put patients at the centre of healthcare.
  
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• Air Canada reveals mobile data breach, passport numbers potentially exposed

  30-08-2018 10:32 via zdnet.com
  Passport details belonging to thousands of customers may have been exposed in the incident.
  
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• HTC U12 Life announced: Dual finish acrylic, big battery, and low £299 price

  30-08-2018 10:00 via zdnet.com
  Last year HTC offered up an affordable plastic variation of the U11 and it continues this strategy with the new HTC U12 Life. The device has mid-range specs and great looks while launching at an affordable price.
  
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• Google Home Max is finally coming to the UK, but should you buy it?

  30-08-2018 10:00
  
  If you care about audio quality and want a smart device, Google's Home Max competes with offerings from Sonos and Bang and Olufsen
  
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• Apple acquires Akonia Holographics, AR headset rumors return

  30-08-2018 09:46 via zdnet.com
  The acquisition points towards potential plans for "Apple glasses" in the future.
  
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• Western Australian Auditor General exposes holes in GovNext business case

  30-08-2018 09:03 via zdnet.com
  Total spend of the shared infrastructure program is sitting at less than AU$4 million by April 2018.
  
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• Logitech's Ultimate Ears announces two new speakers, streamlined mobile app

  30-08-2018 09:01 via zdnet.com
  The new speakers are an improvement over the previous generation, both in design and use.
  
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• Jaybird X4 hands-on: Improved water resistance, 8-hour battery, and great fit for activity

  30-08-2018 09:01 via zdnet.com
  Smartphones have done away with headphone jacks and even high end GPS watches now support music playback so it's a perfect time to pick up a Bluetooth wireless headset. The new Jaybird X4 improves on the X3 and provides a comfortable, long-lasting audio experience.
  
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• Thursday briefing: Uber is choosing its international flying taxi test city

  30-08-2018 08:48
  
  Uber is choosing between Japan, France, Brazil, Australia and India for its flying transport test site, New Horizons has photographed Ultima Thule, Facebook's video service is launching in the UK
  
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• MacTel announces government cloud expansion

  30-08-2018 08:01 via zdnet.com
  Macquarie Telecom has announced datacentre capacity expansions, as well as government cloud and cybersecurity growth to the tune of an additional AU$1.5 million in opex.
  
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