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• Nuance tops Q1 profit estimates

  07-02-2019 23:01 via zdnet.com
  NCR, VeriSign and MobileIron also reported quarterly results Thursday after the bell.
  
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• Facebook begins unifying messaging services for businesses

  07-02-2019 22:54 via zdnet.com
  At its Communities Summit, Facebook also announced it's launching a pilot program that lets groups and brands collaborate.
  
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• Woody Allen sues Amazon for $68m for dropping A Rainy Day in New York

  07-02-2019 22:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The film-maker takes legal action against the company for allegedly refusing to release his latest film.
  
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• Instagram vows to remove all graphic self-harm images from site

  07-02-2019 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  But some pictures - such as scars - will be allowed to remain, the head of the platform says.
  
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• Zero rating: Another way of poisoning net neutrality

  07-02-2019 20:27 via zdnet.com
  A recent study found zero-rating business practices -- offering a service such as DirecTV without charging for the bandwidth -- actually ends up increasing your wireless data bill.
  
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• Forgot password? Five reasons why you need a password manager

  07-02-2019 20:17 via zdnet.com
  The rules for creating passwords are simple: Use a random combination of numbers, symbols, and mixed-case letters; never reuse passwords; turn on 2FA, and use a password manager. Here's why you can't afford not to. Plus: Five password managers worth considering
  
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• Google Chrome 73 to officially support the multimedia keys on your keyboard

  07-02-2019 19:39 via zdnet.com
  Starting next month users will be able to play or pause audio and video content in Chrome using the multimedia keys on their keyboards.
  
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• Chrome 73 to officially support the multimedia keys on your keyboard

  07-02-2019 19:39 via zdnet.com
  Starting next month users will be able to play or pause audio and video content in Chrome using the multimedia keys on their keyboards.
  
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• Are enterprise app users growing more security savvy?

  07-02-2019 19:35 via zdnet.com
  With new data on its users' activity, as well as survey results, Okta shows that enterprise app users are taking steps to protect their data but fall short in some key areas.
  
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• Robot Love: Why romance with machines is a foregone conclusion

  07-02-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Sex robots are sold for physical pleasure, but emotionally fulfilling relationships with machines is closer than you may think.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 12.1.4, fixes iPhone FaceTime spying bug

  07-02-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Apple's promised patch for the iOS bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on others using group FaceTime calls has been released.
  
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• Social media: How can governments regulate it?

  07-02-2019 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  As the government draws up plans, what are its options for regulating the firms?
  
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• Moto G7 Plus, Power, Play: Specs, prices, and launch details

  07-02-2019 18:14 via zdnet.com
  Motorola's latest smartphones offer power at an affordable price. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Google’s Adiantum gives your mobile device an encryption boost

  07-02-2019 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Adiantum aims to give smartphones and tablets access to strong encryption standards without specialized hardware.
  
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• Two new Azure analytics GA releases, one preview and a big push on SQL DW

  07-02-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Azure Data Explorer and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 hit General Availability today. Visual Data Flows in Azure Data Factory launches as a public preview, and Microsoft touts major price/performance advantages for Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
  
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• Chrome extension with millions of users is now serving popup ads

  07-02-2019 16:57 via zdnet.com
  Good extension turns bad and is now showing unwanted ads for an ad-blocker to millions of users.
  
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• Jack'd gay dating app exposes millions of private photos

  07-02-2019 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  A security flaw in gay dating app Jack'd left private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet.
  
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• 'Cyber-attack' on Bernard Matthews staff bank details

  07-02-2019 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Bernard Matthews says bank account details of 200 employees were "potentially compromised".
  
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• Twitter shares drop 10% as revenue outlook disappoints

  07-02-2019 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media firm reports higher profits, but its revenue forecast falls short of expectations.
  
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• Microsoft says you shouldn't buy its awful software

  07-02-2019 16:11 via zdnet.com
  Redmond, for some bizarre reason, releases ads that mock Office 2019. It wants you to buy Office 365 instead.
  
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• Inside Ocado's burning robotic warehouse

  07-02-2019 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC's Zoe Kleinman describes what was inside the Ocado grocery warehouse, which has been hit by fire.
  
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• Microsoft joins OpenChain open-source compliance group

  07-02-2019 15:49 via zdnet.com
  By joining OpenChain, Microsoft takes another big step forward in being fully open-source friendly.
  
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• Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright plan to bring connectivity, data streams to airline black boxes

  07-02-2019 15:43 via zdnet.com
  Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright plan to launch next-generation Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) and Flight Data Recorders (FDRs) that are always connected
  
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• Deaths put e-scooters in spotlight

  07-02-2019 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  A watchdog calls for improved safety following another death and a series of severe injuries in US cities.
  
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• Google: EU copyright rules will cut 45 percent of traffic to news sites

  07-02-2019 15:20 via zdnet.com
  No news snippets or pictures will dramatically harm traffic to news sites in Europe, according to Google.
  
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• Moto's G7 Plus, Play, Power could make life rough for Samsung, premium-priced phones

  07-02-2019 14:58 via zdnet.com
  The Moto G7 family is about premium features at affordable prices. The refreshed Moto line comes just as we're all starting to question smartphone pricing that apparently has no ceiling.
  
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• Seven days of Instagram: Mixed results from a short push to increase engagement

  07-02-2019 14:55 via zdnet.com
  Would it be possible to increase Instagram engagement measurably in just seven days? We conducted an experiment and came up with an answer: yes, kind of. Read on to find out what lessons we learned and how you can put our learnings into practice.
  
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• Microsoft security chief: IE is not a browser, so stop using it as your default

  07-02-2019 14:42 via zdnet.com
  Internet Explorer is a 'compatibility solution' and should only be used selectively, warns Microsoft exec.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out healthcare bot service, new health-record integration feature

  07-02-2019 14:15 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to focus heavily on the healthcare vertical with new healthcare-related bot service, records-integration and healthcare-worker-targeted Teams capabilities.
  
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• T-Mobile Q4 strong as net adds continue to outpace rivals

  07-02-2019 14:13 via zdnet.com
  The company also said its churn rates improved as it builds out its 5G network.
  
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• Security vulnerabilities in video conferencing devices could be remotely exploited by hackers

  07-02-2019 14:12 via zdnet.com
  Vulnerability affects older products but could allow external attackers to access internal networks.
  
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• Hey Apple! Where's my iOS 12.1.4 update?

  07-02-2019 14:05 via zdnet.com
  The bigger the Apple ecosystem becomes, the less Apple seems to be able to keep it managed.
  
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• Vodafone and Qualcomm are testing 5G with a smartphone-sized trial device

  07-02-2019 13:59 via zdnet.com
  Mobile operator tests 5G modems in another step towards 5G services.
  
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• Twitter's Q4 a mixed bag of usage, but revenue growth, data licensing solid

  07-02-2019 13:51 via zdnet.com
  Twitter's monetizable daily active users were up across the network but monthly active usage fell. However, Twitter appears to have its financial act together.
  
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• Meet Aurora: Finland's AI assistant aims to give each citizen tailored advice

  07-02-2019 13:44 via zdnet.com
  People in Finland are being shown the public and private services that could benefit them most in an ambitious AI trial.
  
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• Robots dismantle and neutralize 100,000 mustard agent chemical weapons

  07-02-2019 13:25 via zdnet.com
  Disabling unused mustard gas munitions? It's one job humans are happy to outsource to a robot.
  
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• Python programming language's top uses, tools: Developers reveal their choices

  07-02-2019 13:25 via zdnet.com
  Data analysis overtook web development among Python developers last year.
  
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• Facebook broad data collection ruled illegal by German anti-trust office

  07-02-2019 13:21 via zdnet.com
  German antitrust watchdog wants Facebook to obtain explicit user consent before merging data collected from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Analytics, and social buttons with Facebook profiles.
  
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• Self-harm, suicide and social media: Can you talk about them online safely?

  07-02-2019 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The boss of Instagram is meeting the government to talk about sensitive content on social media.
  
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• 'How to moderate online content'

  07-02-2019 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Marc-Antione Durand from the social app Yubo says it has had to learn a lot and make changes.
  
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• What Alita: Battle Angel learned from James Cameron's Avatar

  07-02-2019 11:29
  
  Alita: Battle Angel director Robert Rodriguez talks motion capture, going to 'James Cameron school'... and those huge eyes
  
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• Trojan malware: The hidden cyber threat to your PC

  07-02-2019 11:27 via zdnet.com
  Trojan malware has evolved into one of the most dangerous malware types. Ignore the threat at your peril.
  
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• London is still top for software developers, but European rivals are catching up fast

  07-02-2019 10:59 via zdnet.com
  London still has the most software developers, but for how long?
  
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• Fortnite: Pro gamer RizArt 'deeply sorry' for faking age

  07-02-2019 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Japanese esports pro RizArt apologises after falsely claiming he was a 12-year-old to gain subscribers.
  
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• Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data

  07-02-2019 10:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The social network says it intends to appeal against the German watchdog's ruling.
  
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• Opening this image file grants hackers access to your Android phone

  07-02-2019 10:04 via zdnet.com
  Be careful if you are sent an image from a suspicious source.
  
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• Police demand Google remove speed trap, drunk driver checkpoint alerts

  07-02-2019 09:07 via zdnet.com
  Drivers have been alerted to speed camera locations through the Waze app.
  
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• Thursday briefing: Major iOS apps are embedding secret screen loggers

  07-02-2019 08:36
  
  Apps are embedding activity-capturing analytics tools without informing users, Amazon may be using its facial recognition tech on its sellers
  
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• Ukrainian man jailed for stealing $15 million from Russian banks

  07-02-2019 08:13 via zdnet.com
  Bank funds were stolen by hackers as part of a wider cybercriminal ring.
  
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• Screen time: Children advised not to use electronic devices at dinner

  07-02-2019 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.
  
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