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• MPs immerse themselves in VR questions

  12-02-2019 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  MPs open inquiry into immersive technology such as VR and AR.
  
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• HP ZBook Studio G5 Mobile Workstation review: Stylish, sturdy and powerful

  12-02-2019 15:11 via zdnet.com
  The ZBook Studio G5 can be configured to handle high-end workloads, although the combination of a Xeon processor and a very bright 4K display will have an adverse effect on battery life.
  
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• DJI makes drone safety improvements

  12-02-2019 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The geo-fencing technology that means drones cannot fly near airports is improved.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering: GPS pioneers lauded

  12-02-2019 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Four Americans are celebrated for their roles in developing the sat-nav Global Positioning System.
  
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• Jaybird RUN XT hands-on: Improved water resistance, customizable buttons, and video playback failure

  12-02-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  There are enough good completely wireless headsets available today that I no longer run with wires. The new Jaybird RUN XT improves on the RUN with better resistance to the elements and slight hardware changes, but the problem with audio while viewing video content remains.
  
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• How Nokia has created the perfect handsets for kids

  12-02-2019 13:04
  
  Nokia’s latest handsets offer the perfect blend of features for them and peace of mind for you
  
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• Facebook and Google news should be regulated, Cairncross Review says

  12-02-2019 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The landmark review also recommended the BBC should do more to share its technical and digital expertise.
  
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• Singapore health ministry refutes suggestions of HIV data leak coverup

  12-02-2019 12:08 via zdnet.com
  Health Minister Gan Kim Yong says the government had to "balance" the interests of the affected individuals and general public after discovering in 2016 the personal data of individuals diagnosed with HIV had been illegally accessed and publicly revealing the incident in January 2019.
  
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• Hackers wipe US servers of email provider VFEmail

  12-02-2019 11:59 via zdnet.com
  Hackers did not ask for a ransom. VFEmail described the incident as "attack and destroy."
  
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• Ligue du LOL: Secret group of French journalists targeted women

  12-02-2019 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Media execs at several major outlets used anonymous accounts to harass women writers and activists.
  
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• Formula 1: How faster access to data is giving this team the edge

  12-02-2019 10:54 via zdnet.com
  Storage automation and big data helps Mercedes F1 make better decisions, faster.
  
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• Micropatch released for Adobe Reader zero-day vulnerability

  12-02-2019 10:34 via zdnet.com
  The 0patch fix temporarily patches a data-stealing exploit in Adobe Reader.
  
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• Google refreshes right-click menu options in Gmail

  12-02-2019 09:42 via zdnet.com
  The right-click menu will soon be far more useful in managing your inbox.
  
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• Tuesday briefing: Microsoft is getting ready to reveal a new HoloLens

  12-02-2019 08:53
  
  The company is teasing the new version for this month's MWC trade show, Russia will test whether its internet can operate independently
  
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• Senate committee asks R&D tax incentive Bill be refined before it's passed

  12-02-2019 08:40 via zdnet.com
  Making one recommendation, the Senate committee has asked to examine and analyse the potential impacts of the research and development tax incentive before making any further considerations for the Bill.
  
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• The dodgy, vulnerable fame of YouTube's child ASMR stars

  12-02-2019 07:00
  
  Right now, children are filming themselves chewing, whispering and tapping to give their adult audience an ASMR buzz. The Chinese government banned them, and PayPal blocked their payments, yet some still earn thousands. But at what cost?
  
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• Porn warped our sex lives. Now a new kind of sex ed is fighting back

  12-02-2019 07:00
  
  Frustrated by unhelpful and prudish sex education, pornographers are starting to produce educational porn that presents sex in all its awkward glory
  
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• Inside the disgustingly gloopy fight against super-gonorrhoea

  12-02-2019 07:00
  
  Antibiotic overuse means that the sexually-transmitted bug is stronger than ever but now researchers are starting the messy work of beating super-gonorrhoea for good
  
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• Here's how we know that the UK's insects are dying out

  12-02-2019 07:00
  
  While global insect numbers drop precipitously, the UK's Insect Survey has been keeping tabs on local insects for half a century
  
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• Megaport says APAC has turned corner as overall revenue and net loss grows

  12-02-2019 06:05 via zdnet.com
  Revenue is growing 72 percent year on year, as net loss slips by almost a quarter.
  
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• Cyberattacks can cost APAC healthcare firms $23.3M

  12-02-2019 06:03 via zdnet.com
  Healthcare organisations in Asia-Pacific can incur economic losses of up to US$23.3 million from cybersecurity incidents, though, 45 percent have either experienced or are not even sure if they have experienced a cyberattack.
  
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• IP Australia's Alex is more than just a chatbot

  12-02-2019 05:48 via zdnet.com
  The patent office is investing heavily into cognitive computing, with its chatbot providing much more to the business than only being a first point of contact for consumers.
  
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• Trump signs executive order prioritising AI development

  12-02-2019 03:27 via zdnet.com
  The order aims to protect United States-made artificial intelligence, as well as provide regulation on the nation's security, privacy, and values when related to AI.
  
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• Ordnance Survey to launch mapping drone

  12-02-2019 02:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The mapping organisation's craft will collect images and data for businesses and organisations to use.
  
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• Dunkin' Donuts accounts compromised in second credential stuffing attack in three months

  12-02-2019 02:43 via zdnet.com
  Hacked Dunkin' Donuts accounts are now being sold on Dark Web forums.
  
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• NBN finally has a 50Mbps or quicker majority network

  12-02-2019 02:23 via zdnet.com
  People will move to higher speeds on the National Broadband Network if its prices are cut.
  
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• Intel and Ericsson develop 5G platform

  12-02-2019 01:36 via zdnet.com
  Ericsson and Intel have announced another collaboration, this time for a software and hardware management platform for 5G, NFV, and distributed cloud.
  
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• Would you be happy to see your doctor online?

  12-02-2019 01:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Video consultations are saving doctors time and money, but are they good for patients, too?
  
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• Can video consultations combat global doctor shortages?

  12-02-2019 01:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Seeing a doctor online instead of in person could save time and money, but what are the drawbacks?
  
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• Reckon's FY18 profit up despite uncertainty of Accountants Group future

  12-02-2019 01:02 via zdnet.com
  The company said it received a 'clear' understanding of the value of its accounting arm following the sale to MYOB falling through.
  
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• US government warns allies about Huawei again

  12-02-2019 00:59 via zdnet.com
  The US has told Hungary that America finds it ‘more difficult’ to partner with nations that have Huawei equipment deployed.
  
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• Coles partners with SAP for its digital transformation

  12-02-2019 00:55 via zdnet.com
  Coles will implement SAP's S/4HANA, Ariba, and SuccessFactors platforms into its back office.
  
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• Microsoft & Google expand security tools to political parties in Canada & Europe

  12-02-2019 00:41 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft extends AccountGuard to Canada while Google expands Project Shield to EU Parliament political campaigns.
  
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