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• Gaza: Coding in a conflict zone

  01-10-2018 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  With most Gazans under 25, a new generation turns to coding to escape the constraints of conflict.
  
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• Google to no longer allow Chrome extensions that use obfuscated code

  01-10-2018 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Google publishes new rules for extensions and the Chrome Web Store.
  
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• RMIT Online adds more tech-focused courses to tackle skills shortage

  01-10-2018 22:30 via zdnet.com
  The online arm of RMIT is launching new courses in self-driving cars engineering, robotics, AI, and front-end web development.
  
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• Google Pixel 3 event: What to expect and how to watch

  01-10-2018 21:10 via zdnet.com
  Did someone say wireless charging? We find out for certain on October 9.
  
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• Five business benefits of containers

  01-10-2018 20:50 via zdnet.com
  From agility to productivity, we present five key benefits for smaller firms of using containers to make the most of the cloud.
  
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• Brazilian carrier Latam Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi

  01-10-2018 19:40 via zdnet.com
  The country's largest airline is offering the service for its domestic flights.
  
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• Verizon lights up its 5G Home network

  01-10-2018 18:45 via zdnet.com
  The new service, launching in four cities, gives Verizon a new way to compete with cable companies.
  
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• This is how cyber attackers stole £2.26m from Tesco Bank customers

  01-10-2018 18:42 via zdnet.com
  Poor debit card security and a "series of errors" in reporting exacerbated an incident which could have been easily avoided.
  
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• Web creator works to liberate personal data

  01-10-2018 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  People should have more control over data with a technology developed by Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
  
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• Brazilian government launches city innovation program

  01-10-2018 18:13 via zdnet.com
  The initiative will channel 1 billion reais to the development of areas including urban mobility and renewable energy.
  
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• Why your small business should move to the cloud

  01-10-2018 18:06 via zdnet.com
  Cloud has become the new normal in enterprise IT, but going on-demand isn't just for major companies. We summarise three ways CIOs have benefited from the cloud (migrate, re-platform, modernise) - and how you can apply those plus-points in your own business.
  
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• Apple's latest iPhone XS ad is a big, old mess

  01-10-2018 17:33 via zdnet.com
  Is this the best idea Cupertino could muster?
  
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• Google text adventure: How to play Google’s new Easter egg game

  01-10-2018 17:14
  
  Google secret game has, you playing as the big blue ‘G
  
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• Microsoft open sources MS-DOS again, this time on GitHub

  01-10-2018 17:12 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has made the MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0 source code available on GitHub for reference purposes only.
  
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• Edge computing: The state of the next IT transformation

  01-10-2018 17:05 via zdnet.com
  The combination of billions of IoT devices and 5G networks is set to drive a profound change in the way computing workloads are deployed.
  
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• Survey shows businesses eager to implement and invest in edge computing

  01-10-2018 17:04 via zdnet.com
  According to responses from a recent Tech Pro Research survey, businesses are embracing edge computing technologies, but for many different reasons.
  
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• Special report: From Cloud to Edge: The Next IT Transformation (free PDF)

  01-10-2018 17:03 via zdnet.com
  This special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic examines the current and future role of edge computing in enterprises. From quick ROI and security solutions to real-time analytics and automation, various industries embrace edge computing technologies.
  
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• Decoding OtterBox and LifeProof cases for iPhone XS and XS Max

  01-10-2018 17:02 via zdnet.com
  If you look at the two leading brands of protective enclosure for Apple's flagship smartphone, it's easy to be confused by all the models. Here's the distilled version to help you choose the right case.
  
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• Will Facebook be fined after hack attack?

  01-10-2018 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  The social network could face a hefty fine if it is found to have breached data protection rules.
  
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• Code execution vulnerabilities uncovered in Atlantis Word Processor

  01-10-2018 16:40 via zdnet.com
  The software is used for creating Word documents and converting documents in a variety of formats.
  
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• iPhone Xs and Xs Max users are reporting some annoying bugs

  01-10-2018 16:38
  
  Only a week after release, the iPhone XS and XS Max are already causing issues
  
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• Low cost lunar robots to explore moon with off-the-shelf parts

  01-10-2018 16:30 via zdnet.com
  The rovers come in three sizes and will be available to companies and universities for exploration, research, and resource scouting.
  
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• What is the cloud? A simple guide for small businesses

  01-10-2018 16:20 via zdnet.com
  From public to private and from containers to DevOps, the cloud comes loaded with a heavy load of linguistic baggage. We provide a simple introduction to the cloud, explaining the terms that matter for small businesses looking to increase their agility.
  
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• Adobe buys Marketo: Who wins, who to watch

  01-10-2018 16:16 via zdnet.com
  Chris Fletcher, founder of the Aegean Group, former senior analyst at Gartner Group, and now an independent, opines on Adobe's Marketo acquisition. You'd do well to read and listen. Chris has the chops. And the knowledge. And the experience.
  
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• Facebook sued hours after announcing security breach

  01-10-2018 16:11 via zdnet.com
  Plaintiffs claim Facebook failed to protect their personal data. Want relief and punitive damages against Facebook.
  
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• Chancellor warns over 'stalling' digital tax talks

  01-10-2018 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The chancellor threatens a new tax on tech firms unless talks to find an international deal speed up.
  
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• Trump administration sues California over 'extreme, illegal' net-neutrality law

  01-10-2018 15:04 via zdnet.com
  California's net-neutrality bill passes into law and gets an immediate challenge from the federal government.
  
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• Tory Party Conference app responsible for major security leak

  01-10-2018 14:49
  
  The Conservative Party's plan to look technologically competent backfires in major security hole
  
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• Apple silent amid iPhone 'chargegate' complaints

  01-10-2018 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Customers complain that the iPhone XS and XS Max do not charge properly when plugged in.
  
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• Tesco Bank fined £16.4m over cyber attack

  01-10-2018 14:47 via zdnet.com
  Regulator said the attack which saw hackers steal £2.25m from account holders was 'largely avoidable'.
  
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• A customer experience story: After a year of Comcast, my verdict

  01-10-2018 14:32 via zdnet.com
  Customer experience (CX) is becoming everything in our hyper-connected world. Over the years, Comcast's customer experience reputation has been far less than stellar. But after a year using the service, how has our favorite broadband-addicted columnist fared? Read on to find out.
  
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• Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target ads at you

  01-10-2018 14:29 via zdnet.com
  You get additional security on you account; Facebook gets a phone number for its targeted advertising product.
  
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• iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4, HP EliteBook 1050 G1 and more: Reviews round-up

  01-10-2018 14:15 via zdnet.com
  From Apple's slew of new releases to an update on an old PDA classic, here's what we got our hands on during September.
  
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• Honour of Kings uses facial recognition to check ages

  01-10-2018 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Tencent is to use facial recognition to enforce time limits on children playing Honour of Kings.
  
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• iPhone XS, XS Max charging problems: Strange issues surface on Apple's new phones

  01-10-2018 13:43 via zdnet.com
  A software or hardware bug seems to be preventing new iPhone XS and XS Max devices from charging.
  
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• FBI forces Apple iPhone X owner to unlock device through Face ID

  01-10-2018 13:28 via zdnet.com
  Reports claim that law enforcement used a search warrant to force an iPhone owner to unlock their device through their face.
  
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• The six things to consider when buying a domain

  01-10-2018 13:19
  
  How to choose the perfect domain name for your online business
  
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• Facebook faces £1.25bn EU fine due to massive data breach

  01-10-2018 13:11
  
  Hack exposes 50 million Facebook profiles alongside Instagram, Spotify and other connected platforms
  
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• Tim Berners-Lee’s new startup is aiming to protect your data

  01-10-2018 12:31
  
  World Wide Web creator starts a new company to keep your data safe
  
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• ATM wiretapping is on the rise, Secret Service warns

  01-10-2018 12:28 via zdnet.com
  Drills are the weapon of choice for criminals who spy on your activities at the cash point.
  
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• 'Switch-off sunglasses' block out screens

  01-10-2018 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Could a pair of sunglasses that can block out TV screens help us switch off?
  
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• Google Maps gets new features for commuters

  01-10-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The new features and integrations are designed for driving, taking public transit or doing both.
  
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• The $40 million tweet: Elon Musk settles with SEC, Tesla bears the brunt

  01-10-2018 11:23 via zdnet.com
  A tweet sent by Musk suggesting Tesla would go private led to the charge of securities fraud.
  
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• Phishing campaign targets developers of Chrome extensions

  01-10-2018 11:00 via zdnet.com
  If the campaign was successful, we should expect new cases of hacked extensions used to infect users.
  
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• Bupa worker tried to sell customer data on dark web

  01-10-2018 10:59
  
  ICO fines Bupa as one rogue employee attempts to sell the data of 547,000 patients
  
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• Elon Musk steps down as Tesla chairman in SEC fraud settlement

  01-10-2018 10:10
  
  Following his Tweet to take the company private, SEC forces Musk to step down as Tesla chair
  
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• Apple Watch Series 4 review: Bigger and better, but headline features are MIA in the UK

  01-10-2018 09:19
  
  The Apple Watch 4 is better in every way, but you’ll have to wait for its most exciting feature to emerge
  
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• Google Brain, Microsoft Plumb the Mysteries of Networks with AI

  01-10-2018 09:08 via zdnet.com
  Some heavy hitters in AI, from Microsoft, Google's Google Brain unit, Stanford, Cambridge, and Montreal's Institute for Learning Algorithms, report breakthroughs in getting neural networks to decipher hidden structure of social networks such as Reddit.
  
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• Microsoft's efforts for a Digital Geneva Convention get underway

  01-10-2018 09:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft launches online petition for cyber-peace at New York festival.
  
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• Monday briefing: Elon Musk steps down as Tesla chair in SEC fraud settlement

  01-10-2018 08:30
  
  Musk doesn't have to admit to fraud but will lose some of his power at Tesla, hackers obtained up to 90 million Facebook users' account details, the US government wants to loosen climate protection regs because it thinks we're all doomed
  
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