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• Google Chrome's built-in ad blocker to roll out worldwide on July 9

  09-01-2019 23:14 via zdnet.com
  Chrome's built-in ad blocker was initially rolled out on February 15, 2018, only for US, Canadian, and European users.
  
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• TriggerMesh brings AWS Lambda serverless computing to Kubernetes

  09-01-2019 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Amazon Web Services' Lambda is a powerful serverless computing tool, but it's AWS only. TriggerMesh wants to expand its reach beyond AWS.
  
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• CES 2019: First look at the Samsung 5G smartphone

  09-01-2019 22:21 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is showing off its 5G smartphone prototype at CES 2019, giving users a first taste of what the device will look like.
  
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• CES 2019: Cisco talks 6G

  09-01-2019 22:04 via zdnet.com
  While everyone else spent CES 2019 talking about 5G, Cisco is already looking towards a 6G future.
  
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• Hey, Zuck. You're no Oprah

  09-01-2019 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his personal challenge for the year will be to host discussions about technology. That should be riveting.
  
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• CES 2019: LG's see-through and vibrating OLED TVs

  09-01-2019 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The South Korean firm is demoing its latest TV display technologies at the CES tech expo.
  
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• This $29 accessory is a must-have if you own a Fire TV

  09-01-2019 21:38 via zdnet.com
  The second-generation Alexa Voice Remote is worth every penny.
  
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• Google search results listings can be manipulated for propaganda

  09-01-2019 21:19 via zdnet.com
  Dutch researcher argues that Google should remove support for knowledge panels.
  
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• CES 2019: The Trade Desk CEO says AI helps humans, improves business

  09-01-2019 20:11 via zdnet.com
  Jeff Green, chief executive of advertising industry giant The Trade Desk, says a thoughtful use of AI can free up people do to what humans do best: be creative and connect with other people.
  
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• CES 2019: AMD unveils 7nm gaming GPU, Radeon VII

  09-01-2019 19:34 via zdnet.com
  AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the Vega-based processor as "the most powerful gaming GPU we have ever built."
  
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• Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 release adds support for coming reserved storage feature

  09-01-2019 19:32 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is starting to test a new way that it's hoping will keep Windows 10 feature updates from failing on PCs with insufficient storage space as part of its latest Windows 10 19H1 Insider build.
  
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• BASF creates internal innovation center in Brazil

  09-01-2019 19:32 via zdnet.com
  The co-creation facility is aimed at stimulating the development of ideas from employees.
  
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• We've found a mysterious energy burst that's repeating and is more powerful than millions of Suns

  09-01-2019 19:00
  
  A new telescope may hold the key to finding out where enigmatic fast radio bursts are coming from in the Universe
  
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• We've found a mysterious energy burst that's more powerful than millions of Suns

  09-01-2019 19:00
  
  A new telescope may hold the key to finding out where enigmatic fast radio bursts are coming from in the Universe
  
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• All the Bafta nominations you can stream and watch online right now

  09-01-2019 18:07
  
  The nominations for 2019's Bafta's have been released. These are the ones you can stream on Netflix and Amazon
  
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• Alibaba Blinks: Building an open source, data-driven cloud empire in real-time

  09-01-2019 18:03 via zdnet.com
  Acquiring data Artisans, the vendor leading development of open source Apache Flink framework for real-time data processing, is the latest move from Alibaba. Where does this fit in Alibaba's strategy to grow its cloud?
  
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• German police ask router owners for help in identifying a bomber's MAC address

  09-01-2019 17:47 via zdnet.com
  In a first, German police asks router owners to comb logs for f8:e0:79:af:57:eb and report any sightings to authorities.
  
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• Singapore utility group rolls out first batch of electric vehicle charging points

  09-01-2019 17:40 via zdnet.com
  SP Group has launched its 38 charging points at eight locations across the island, comprising a mix of 50kW direct current and 43kW alternating current, as part of its plans to build a network of 1,000 charging points by 2020.
  
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• CES 2019 video roundup: Watch innovation at work

  09-01-2019 17:29 via zdnet.com
  Hundreds of companies were strutting their new technologies at this year's CES. From a nanosatellite IOT network to a wearable blood pressure monitor, here are a select few and fascinating tech stories as told to ZDNet's Stephanie Condon.
  
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• Artificial intelligence has a probability problem

  09-01-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  A new framework for analytics governance that incorporates all the probabilities included in the machine-learning process -- from data creation to data prep to training to inference -- must be created so businesses aren’t misled.
  
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• CES 2019: Microsoft Azure Digital Twins is like SimCity (but the stakes are real)

  09-01-2019 16:55 via zdnet.com
  Mixed reality laboratories will soon be used to virtually optimize cities prior to IoT deployments, potentially saving billions.
  
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• CES 2019: The robot that draws on walls

  09-01-2019 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Scribit can cover walls with elaborate drawings and later erase them.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 7 million net customers in 2018

  09-01-2019 16:09 via zdnet.com
  The wireless carrier announced​ its preliminary fourth quarter results and noted that ended the fiscal year with a total customer count of 79.7 million.
  
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• Alibaba Cloud doubles capacity in Indonesia with second data centre

  09-01-2019 15:52 via zdnet.com
  Chinese cloud vendor opens its second data centre in the Asean market 10 months after launching the first, pushing its global coverage to 55 availability zones across 19 regions.
  
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• CES 2019: 'Award-winning' sex toy for women withdrawn from show

  09-01-2019 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  A robotic sex toy designed for women is banned from being displayed at CES, leading to calls of sexism
  
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• Inside Ubuntu's financials

  09-01-2019 15:40 via zdnet.com
  Canonical, Ubuntu's parent company, is private, but it does share some of its financial results. Here's what they tell us about this leading Linux company.
  
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• Tesla fatal crash: Parents of dead teen sue over alleged faulty battery

  09-01-2019 15:29 via zdnet.com
  Tesla accused of providing unsafe, fire-prone batteries.
  
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• Which Mac to buy? 10 tips to help you decide

  09-01-2019 15:06 via zdnet.com
  If you're thinking about buying a Mac, you know you're about to make an expensive, long-term decision. We outline key factors to consider when making that buying decision.
  
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• How to buy a Mac: 10 things you should know

  09-01-2019 15:06 via zdnet.com
  If you're thinking about buying a Mac, you know you're about to make an expensive, long-term decision. We outline key factors to consider when making that buying decision.
  
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• Microsoft adds more mobile, scheduling capabilities to Teams for firstline workers

  09-01-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding location-sharing, a smart camera and secure messaging capabilities to its Teams group-chat product, specifically targeting mobile, firstline workers.
  
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• Sophos snaps up cloud infrastructure specialist Avid Secure

  09-01-2019 14:36 via zdnet.com
  The small company bounces between California and India.
  
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• US telcos caught selling your location data again: Senator demands new laws

  09-01-2019 14:31 via zdnet.com
  US Senator Ron Wyden renewed his call for new laws that would ban telcos from selling users' location data.
  
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• Tech investment falls as Brexit headwinds strengthen

  09-01-2019 14:16 via zdnet.com
  Paris and Berlin gain ground as investments in London drop.
  
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• Zuckerberg plans public tech discussions

  09-01-2019 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The Facebook boss is to hold a series of discussions on the subject of technology and its future in society
  
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• IBM’s quantum computer is important, but it’s far from ready

  09-01-2019 13:44
  
  IBM’s standalone quantum computer is an important step forward, but the technology is still a long way from being useful
  
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• Zerodium will now pay $2 million for Apple iOS remote jailbreaks

  09-01-2019 12:45 via zdnet.com
  The private exploit acquisition program is also offering up to $1 million for WhatsApp and iMessage zero-days.
  
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• Apple's iPhone sales slump: Deeper XS, XR production cuts planned?

  09-01-2019 12:41 via zdnet.com
  iPhone production cuts of about 10 percent are on the way, according to reports from the Far East.
  
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• Adobe fixes vulnerabilities in Connect and Digital Editions, Flash left in the cold

  09-01-2019 12:01 via zdnet.com
  Patches were released for Flash but they did not contain fixes for security issues.
  
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• Digital transformation spurs design collaboration between disparate companies, industries

  09-01-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  At CES 2019, there were a few odd design mashups that highlight how multiple industries are collaborating and trying to reinvent products with artificial intelligence, the Internet of things and data science.
  
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• If iPhone sales are bad, Android sales are going to be much worse

  09-01-2019 11:43 via zdnet.com
  Apple's first profits warning of the smartphone era signals what is likely to be tough times ahead for Android handset makers.
  
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• Heathrow airport drone investigated by police and military

  09-01-2019 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  "Extensive searches" are being carried out in the area after reports of a drone halted flights on Tuesday.
  
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• Wednesday briefing: Drone sighting disrupted departures at Heathrow

  09-01-2019 08:46
  
  A reported drone sighting brought Europe's busiest airport to a standstill, Apple is ready to move into the 'services' industry, US carbon emissions suffer 3.4 per cent increase
  
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• CES 2019: The expanding door that fights parcel thieves

  09-01-2019 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A door that locks away small parcels and calls the police if larger ones are stolen is at CES.
  
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• Wedding shaming Facebook groups are the real-life Mean Girls

  09-01-2019 07:00
  
  The drama and meta-drama of Facebook's 'wedding shaming' groups, which pull no punches when it comes to criticising tacky dresses and bridezilla behaviour
  
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• How to get smart about the way we create, store and use energy

  09-01-2019 07:00
  
  Smart grids will allow us to use energy more efficiently, but regulators need to catch up to ensure the change works for everyone
  
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• Devialet Phantom Reactor 900 review: a bass-heavy speaker with dramatic looks

  09-01-2019 07:00
  
  The French audiophile brand has brought out a mini version of its powerhouse Phantom speakers, but don't be fooled by the diminutive dimensions – this wireless speaker is still capable of ridiculous bass and an impressive, dynamic soundscape
  
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• A new kind of collaboration has become a lynchpin of art

  09-01-2019 07:00
  
  The solo creation of music, theatre, books and dance is becoming a thing of the past as art gets pluralised
  
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• Rackspace now Australian government certified

  09-01-2019 06:11 via zdnet.com
  The Texas headquartered company has been certified for unclassified use by government entities.
  
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• CES 2019: Mobvoi announces TicWatch E2 and S2, fitness-focused Google Wear OS watches

  09-01-2019 05:26 via zdnet.com
  Mobvoi's TicWatch lineup may be the most compelling Google Wear OS smartwatces available and two new models join the lineup.
  
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• CES 2019: Nvidia partners with Mercedes on artificial intelligence

  09-01-2019 04:10 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz have extended their partnership to develop AI architecture across the entire car.
  
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