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• Google to pay JavaScript frameworks to implement performance-first code

  15-11-2018 23:40 via zdnet.com
  Google to create $200,000 fund to sponsor the addition of "on by default" performance-related updates in popular JavaScript frameworks.
  
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• Best Google Store Black Friday 2018 deals: Home Hub, Pixel 3, and Pixelbook all on sale

  15-11-2018 22:51 via zdnet.com
  Pixelbook is $300 off. Google Clips is half off. Nest's thermostat is $80 off. There's Google deals galore!
  
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• Prince William criticises social media firms

  15-11-2018 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Prince William and Catherine were at the BBC to discuss its work on combating cyber-bullying.
  
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• Nvidia shares drop on Q3 revenue miss, weak guidance

  15-11-2018 22:34 via zdnet.com
  The graphics chipmaker said results reflect excess channel inventory from the crypto-currency boom.
  
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• Nvidia shares drop on Q3 revenue miss

  15-11-2018 22:34 via zdnet.com
  The graphics chipmaker said results reflect excess channel inventory from the crypto-currency boom.
  
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• Amazon tops smart speaker market in Q3

  15-11-2018 21:53 via zdnet.com
  The battle between Amazon and Google drove smart speaker sales higher in the US and several other key markets, according to research firm Canalys.
  
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• Citrix buys Sapho, aims to integrate into Workspaces second half of 2019

  15-11-2018 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Sapho's micro-app approach to employee experience will be integrated into Citrix Workspaces.
  
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• Red Hat releases Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 beta

  15-11-2018 20:48 via zdnet.com
  The next major RHEL update is on its way with more container friendliness than ever.
  
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• Amazon Seven Days of Black Friday Deals: All-time lows on smart office and smart home devices

  15-11-2018 20:25 via zdnet.com
  From Nov. 16 to Nov. 23, you can snag great bargains on thousands of items across nearly every category on Amazon. You can even get early access to all-time lows if you voice shop with Alexa!
  
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• Samsung opens registration for the One UI beta

  15-11-2018 19:59 via zdnet.com
  Samsung recently announced a new look for its Android devices, called One UI. And if you have a compatible device, you can now help test it.
  
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• Making sense of Microsoft's approach to AI

  15-11-2018 19:41 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has a master plan for trying to get more customers to jump into the AI waters. Here's an attempt to explain how containers, accelerators and APIs all figure in.
  
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• Google's Alphabet gives up on rescue robots

  15-11-2018 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The technology giant will close its Schaft robotics division after failing to find a buyer.
  
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• DOD disables file sharing service due to 'security risks'

  15-11-2018 18:21 via zdnet.com
  AMRDEC SAFE portal had been to handle the transfer of classified and non-classified materials.
  
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• Freshworks CEO Girish Mathrubootham on SMBs, AI and competing with giants

  15-11-2018 18:14 via zdnet.com
  Freshworks has been on a growth tear in recent years with venture capital raises, product advances and a marketing program that takes shots at Salesforce. We caught up with Freshworks CEO Girish Mathrubootham to talk shop, culture and technology. [Cloud TV]
  
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• Using cloud computing to solve Lego robot problems and customer problems

  15-11-2018 18:11 via zdnet.com
  Kyle Brown, the CTO at Cloud Architecture, found commonality between solving Lego robot problems and solving customer problems using cloud computing. [Cloud TV]
  
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• Here's a list of all the times that Facebook proved you can't trust it

  15-11-2018 18:11
  
  The news that Facebook hid its knowledge of Russian election interference then attempted to smear its detractors is just the latest in a long line of misdeeds
  
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• Digital disruption in the cloud, by the cloud

  15-11-2018 18:09 via zdnet.com
  CyrusOne's John Gould discusses trends in the data center & cloud computing industry with ZDNet's Tonya Hall. [Cloud TV]
  
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• The future of cloud-based services

  15-11-2018 18:04 via zdnet.com
  Jason McGee, IBM fellow, VP and CTO, IBM cloud platform, talks about how IBM continues to grow within the open-source community. [Cloud TV]
  
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• Moving to the cloud? Some advice to consider

  15-11-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Sean Harley, CIO of business information company Ascential, talks about the role cloud computing plays for his organisation. [Cloud TV]
  
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• Microsoft under GDPR microscope for Office 365 and OneDrive

  15-11-2018 17:05
  
  Dutch investigators believe Microsoft's cloud services are secretly harvesting user data
  
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• Motorola One, First Take: Affordable, with regular Android updates

  15-11-2018 16:34 via zdnet.com
  This is a capable 5.9-inch smartphone running Android One, but similarly priced models are available with better features.
  
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• Add 14 ports to your Mac or PC with the OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock

  15-11-2018 16:33 via zdnet.com
  Like the look of Apple's new MacBook Air, but don't think that you could survive with only two Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack? Fear not, because OWC has a dock that will allow you to have all the ports you could ever need.
  
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• Zuckerberg or Sandberg: Who should Facebook unfollow first?

  15-11-2018 16:31 via zdnet.com
  Opinion: A devastating New York Times investigation reveals a Facebook in which its two top officials behave in troubling ways.
  
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• This safety watch for kids has a serious security flaw

  15-11-2018 16:25
  
  MiSafe’s child safety watch: “simplest hack ever”
  
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• ​Mark Shuttleworth reveals Ubuntu 18.04 will get a 10-year support lifespan

  15-11-2018 16:19 via zdnet.com
  Ubuntu Linux founder Mark Shuttleworth talks about Ubuntu, OpenStack, competition with Red Hat, and Canonical's forthcoming IPO.
  
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• Raspberry Pi PoE HAT is back on sale again

  15-11-2018 16:03 via zdnet.com
  After a problem with the PoE HAT for the Raspberry Pi 3B+, an updated version is now available.
  
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• What the potentially useless draft Brexit agreement means for tech

  15-11-2018 15:55
  
  Theresa May has struck a draft Brexit agreement with European negotiators. Her top government ministers are resigning, putting the deal in jeopardy, but here's what it could mean for tech if it stands
  
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• Japan’s cybersecurity minister has never used a computer

  15-11-2018 15:31
  
  I really, really wish this was just a joke
  
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• Gift ideas? Perhaps check Mozilla's gadget security, creepiness ratings before you buy

  15-11-2018 15:13 via zdnet.com
  Mozilla's buyers' guide rates the security and privacy of 70 connected things, ranging from toys to smart speakers.
  
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• Facebook is pushing conspiracy theories against billionaire George Soros

  15-11-2018 15:10
  
  In a final effort to save face, Facebook has hired a PR firm to push anti-semitic conspiracy theories against George Soros
  
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• First look: Niwa One Indoor Smart Garden. Think of it as desktop fabrication for plants

  15-11-2018 15:06 via zdnet.com
  David Gewirtz is a man of many skills. Gardening is not one of them. He's killed cherished family plants and even unkillable cacti. Now, with the help of an app-enabled high-tech garden, he's actually growing real veggies.
  
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• Facebook accused of dark PR tactics

  15-11-2018 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Facebook is embroiled in a new controversy over the tactics it used to discredit its critics.
  
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• Truly, the robots are taking our jobs: An automatic transcription software comparison

  15-11-2018 14:40 via zdnet.com
  ZDNet has compared a number of auto transcription services with bemusing results.
  
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• Forget 5G, China is preparing for 6G

  15-11-2018 14:27
  
  China begins research into 6G for 2020
  
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• Robotic process automation software spend set to hit $680m this year

  15-11-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Analysts say companies see RPA as a "quick fix" to automate mundane tasks.
  
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• Docker partners with MuleSoft to help businesses leverage legacy applications

  15-11-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The partnership targets enterprises that want to move towards a modern microservices architecture without sacrificing the value in legacy applications.
  
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• Mozilla: Firefox will start alerting you to recently breached sites

  15-11-2018 13:48 via zdnet.com
  Mozilla brings Firefox Monitor to Firefox on the desktop.
  
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• HPE brings InfoSight's predictive analytics to HPE servers

  15-11-2018 13:45 via zdnet.com
  InfoSight, which gathers operational intelligence from infrastructure to offer predictions and suggestions, was previously only available on storage.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover launches pioneering tech to avoid red lights

  15-11-2018 13:38
  
  An innovative solution to traffic flow issues, and not getting stuck in red lights
  
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• Brazilian SaaS firm RD takes on CRM vendors with free SME offering

  15-11-2018 13:23 via zdnet.com
  The platform is aimed at boosting global attractiveness of the firm's marketing automation tools.
  
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• Japan's cyber-security minister has 'never used a computer'

  15-11-2018 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Yoshitaka Sakurada is responsible for ensuring the 2020 Olympic Games are not hacked.
  
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• Best Sam's Club Black Friday 2018 deals: Buy a 75-inch 4K TV and get a free Xbox One S

  15-11-2018 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Sam's Club has one of the best TV and console bundle deals we've seen this holiday shopping season, though it has plenty of other sales on things like smartwatches, robot vacuums, and cameras.
  
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• Japanese cybersecurity minister finds computers a mystery

  15-11-2018 12:47 via zdnet.com
  The man in charge of cybersecurity not only said he does not use a PC but seemed stumped when asked about risks associated with USB drives.
  
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• Wearable robot brace is approved for adolescents

  15-11-2018 12:20 via zdnet.com
  Healthcare robots have been on the cusp of mainstream reality for a few years, but most applications target adults. One company is trying a different demo.
  
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• Windows 10 1809's new rollout: Mapped drives broken, AMD issues, Trend Micro clash

  15-11-2018 12:03 via zdnet.com
  Steer clear of the rereleased Windows 10 October 2018 Update, IT pro warns. Meanwhile, Microsoft promises fix for buggy mapped drives at some point next year.
  
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• ​Walmart moves past Apple as No. 3 U.S. e-tailer, but Amazon still dominates

  15-11-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Walmart is still small relative to Amazon in e-commerce, but the company is making its move, according to eMarketer.
  
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• Best Office Depot Black Friday 2018 deals: $300 off Lenovo Flex, $129 HP Chromebook, and more

  15-11-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  If you need new stuff for your office, look no further than Office Depot and OfficeMax. They're offering great Black Friday deals on several laptops, desktops, office chairs, printers, monitors, and more.
  
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• AI and the NHS: How artificial intelligence will change everything for patients and doctors

  15-11-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The rise of artificial intelligence is set to reshape the health sector as we know it, from back office to doctor's office.
  
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• Google closes bipedal robot unit Schaft, staff dispersed

  15-11-2018 11:39 via zdnet.com
  The breakdown of an acquisition deal between SoftBank and Google may be partially to blame.
  
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• Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ out now: $25 for cut-down Pi 3 B+ with quad-core CPU

  15-11-2018 09:00 via zdnet.com
  Raspberry Pi Foundation updates its budget single-board computer with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.
  
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