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• Samsung's Bixby gets a little smarter

  20-02-2019 23:38 via zdnet.com
  With support for more languages -- and the Galaxy Home smart speaker finally on the horizon -- Samsung says it's committed to its AI platform Bixby.
  
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• Galaxy Fold: Samsung unveils 'luxury' smartphone

  20-02-2019 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Samsung unveils its smartphone with a folding screen, but the price will likely put most people off.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Fold breathes new life into phones (at a price)

  20-02-2019 21:57
  
  Unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, the Galaxy Fold shows the company at its innovative best
  
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• Galaxy Fold: I want the specs, but no clue what to do with a $1,980 foldable phone

  20-02-2019 21:18 via zdnet.com
  Samsung outlined the Galaxy Fold, a device that can do a bit of everything, but may struggle to find use cases. Either way it's interesting enough to warrant some gadget lust.
  
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• Galaxy Fold: A $2,000 smartphone becomes a reality, but is it worth the money?

  20-02-2019 21:17 via zdnet.com
  I long thought that it would be an iPhone that first hit the $2,000 smartphone barrier. I'm a bit surprised that it ends up being a Samsung smartphone that folds in half.
  
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• Samsung reveals Galaxy Fold and S10 5G

  20-02-2019 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The "luxury" foldable-screened phone can run up to three apps at once when opened up into tablet mode.
  
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• Galaxy S10 Plus or Note 9: Which is best for business use?

  20-02-2019 20:50 via zdnet.com
  Samsung just took the wraps off its latest flagship phone and Galaxy Note 9 users will naturally start to question if the newest Galaxy S10 Plus is a better option for the enterprise.
  
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• Galaxy S10: Launch date, prices, specs, features, and more

  20-02-2019 20:43 via zdnet.com
  The Galaxy S10 is finally official, and we have everything you need to know.
  
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• Wireless PowerShare: Galaxy S10's hidden feature for road warriors

  20-02-2019 20:40 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's latest smartphone series include a new function that will let you pack less on your next trip and help you out if you have other gear you need to keep powered up on the go.
  
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• Galaxy S10 launch: Specs, prices for S10e, Plus, 5G, Galaxy Fold and which model you should buy

  20-02-2019 20:30 via zdnet.com
  The buying decision for the Samsung Galaxy S10 is more complicated because of two words: Next year. Galaxy S10 5G and a foldable device are two reasons to hold off on Samsung's flagship.
  
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• Galaxy S10 launch: Specs, prices for S10e, Plus, 5G and which model you should buy

  20-02-2019 20:30 via zdnet.com
  The buying decision for the Samsung Galaxy S10 is more complicated because of two words: Next year. Galaxy S10 5G and a foldable device are two reasons to hold off on Samsung's flagship.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G supersizes your options for 2019

  20-02-2019 20:28
  
  Samsung’s first 5G smartphone is coming this summer. And it’s big
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 vs S9 vs S8: More pragmatic than dynamic

  20-02-2019 20:28
  
  The new Galaxy S10 phones have caught up to Huawei on specs with a Galaxy S10 5G coming in the summer
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Google Pixel 3

  20-02-2019 20:28
  
  Which flagship Android phone is best for you? We compare the new Galaxy S10 line-up to its closest competition
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Apple iPhone XS

  20-02-2019 20:28
  
  Samsung and Apple dance the versus dance again. We compare how the shiny, new Galaxy S10 family stacks up to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
  
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• First look at Samsung S10 and Fold phones

  20-02-2019 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones goes hands-on with the new phones in Samsung's Galaxy range.
  
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• Data61 using machine learning to track human infectious diseases in Australia

  20-02-2019 20:01 via zdnet.com
  The tool uses statistical machine learning to hopefully prevent the spread of infectious diseases in Australia.
  
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• Facebook 'failed to protect’ health data in private groups

  20-02-2019 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  A complaint says Facebook should have told users of their data being downloaded from private groups.
  
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• Facebook's new location controls on Android will let users disable background collection

  20-02-2019 19:15 via zdnet.com
  The social network released new location controls for Android that lets users limit background data collection when the Facebook app isn't in use.
  
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• Could Huawei threaten the Five Eyes alliance?

  20-02-2019 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Different views about the threat posed by the Chinese firm pose risks to the intelligence alliance.
  
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• Gasp! The Galaxy S10 has no iPhone-style notch

  20-02-2019 19:01 via zdnet.com
  An ad accidentally aired in Norway reveals Samsung has a different solution for its new phone's screen.
  
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• Galaxy S10: All Samsung's latest flagship has to do is save the smartphone industry

  20-02-2019 18:58 via zdnet.com
  No pressure Samsung, but this Galaxy S10 launch better be good, foldable and entice the masses coming off a dud of CES 2019 to break out their wallets for a wee bit of innovation.
  
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• Microsoft Edge lets Facebook run Flash code behind users' backs

  20-02-2019 18:36 via zdnet.com
  Google security researcher finds secret whitelist that lets Facebook run Flash content despite Edge's normal security policies.
  
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• The battle between real open source vs. faux open source heats up

  20-02-2019 18:22 via zdnet.com
  Is open-source past its prime? Does it need to be replaced? Some companies say yes, while others say nonsense!
  
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• SAS wants to spread its footprint

  20-02-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Long the domain of elite data miners, SAS wants to engage the rest of the analytics team for the full analytics lifecycle. But then again, so do classic BI, self-service, and data science tool providers. SAS’s opportunity is in transitioning its portfolio to cloud-native and building a third-party ecosystem to make its depth and breadth more accessible.
  
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• Google's hybrid offering Cloud Services Platform available in beta

  20-02-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  With the vast majority of workloads still on premise, Google Cloud is focused on bringing the cloud to customers with solutions like GKE On-Prem.
  
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• Huawei: We're watching Chinese firm closely and it's working says UK cyber security chief

  20-02-2019 17:47 via zdnet.com
  5G networks create new security concerns but the UK says its monitoring regime can manage the risks.
  
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• Those Galaxy S10 prices: Why expensive smartphone upgrades without 5G are just plain dumb

  20-02-2019 17:09 via zdnet.com
  So, you want to spend over $1,000 on a new Android or an iPhone with no next-generation wireless network? You're nuts.
  
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• WinRAR versions released in the last 19 years impacted by severe security flaw

  20-02-2019 16:54 via zdnet.com
  Over 500 million WinRAR users at risk. Users advised to update WinRAR as soon as possible.
  
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• Singapore arms up on cyberdefence experts, opens cyberdefence school

  20-02-2019 16:54 via zdnet.com
  Country's defence ministry plans to hire 300 specialists trained in areas such as network monitoring and vulnerability assessment to better safeguard its systems and has opened a school to arm future recruits with cyberdefence skillsets.
  
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• The Curse of Bigness, book review: Breaking up should be easy to do

  20-02-2019 15:17 via zdnet.com
  Governments should use antitrust law to break up tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon, argues Tim Wu, in order to restore dynamism and foster innovation.
  
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• Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears

  20-02-2019 15:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The decision comes after social media use by soldiers raised national security issues.
  
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• People don't want to pay big bucks for a new smartphone

  20-02-2019 15:10 via zdnet.com
  The proportion of buyers who are willing to spend more than $750 for a smartphone is pretty small.
  
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• The Windows 10 security guide: How to safeguard your business

  20-02-2019 15:08 via zdnet.com
  How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises. Here's what to watch out for.
  
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• What to expect from Samsung Unpacked and the new phones at MWC 2019

  20-02-2019 15:03
  
  It’s time for smartphone season with MWC 2019 in Barcelona show just around the corner and Samsung getting in early with its Galaxy S10 event
  
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• All the new phones to expect at MWC 2019

  20-02-2019 15:03
  
  It’s time for smartphone season with MWC 2019 in Barcelona show just around the corner and Samsung getting in early with its Galaxy S10 event
  
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• All the new phones at MWC 2019 from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Nokia and more

  20-02-2019 15:03
  
  It’s time for smartphone season with MWC 2019 in Barcelona show in full swing and Samsung getting in early with its Galaxy S10 event
  
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• Arm unveils Neoverse N1, E1 platforms for cloud-to-edge infrastructure

  20-02-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  After hearing criticisms about the performance of its platforms, the latest generation of Neoverse platforms brings significant improvements, Arm says.
  
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• 2019 iPhone features and specs: Here's what Apple is preparing - analyst

  20-02-2019 14:53 via zdnet.com
  An expert with a track record for predicting Apple's moves has set out 2019 iPhone, iPad, and MacBook plans.
  
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• DrainerBot infected apps play invisible videos to drain your data

  20-02-2019 14:42 via zdnet.com
  If your mobile device is consuming insane amounts of data, you may be a victim.
  
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• Xiaomi's new Mi 9 flagship: Three rear cameras, super-fast wireless charging

  20-02-2019 14:22 via zdnet.com
  The Mi 9's sub-$500 starting price could appeal to Chinese consumers turned off by the $1,000-plus iPhone XS.
  
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• UK 4G 'slower than most of EU when busy'

  20-02-2019 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  In a table of 77 countries, the UK ranked 35th for download speeds, a report finds.
  
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• Cyber espionage warning: The most advanced hacking groups are getting more ambitious

  20-02-2019 14:04 via zdnet.com
  The top 20 most notorious cyber espionage operations have increased their activity by a third in recent years - and are looking to conduct more attacks, according to a security company.
  
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• Digital dressing room: Augmented Reality tool for small and mid-sized businesses

  20-02-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The feature, currently used by a few brands, is on the cusp of becoming a standard part of the online shopping experience.
  
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• CERN's world-first browser reborn: Now you can browse like it's 1990

  20-02-2019 13:47 via zdnet.com
  Sir Tim Berners-Lee's WorldWideWeb browser is recreated as an app.
  
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• Ericsson, Juniper announce updates to joint 5G transport offerings

  20-02-2019 13:45 via zdnet.com
  The two companies have already signed more than 20 new customers since announcing their joint effort in September.
  
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• Severe vulnerabilities uncovered in popular password managers

  20-02-2019 13:02 via zdnet.com
  Passwords stored in RAM could lead to theft, but the report has to be considered in a risk-based context.
  
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• Citymapper just announced a subscription service for London's muddled transport network

  20-02-2019 13:00
  
  The company's transport as a service plan combines Transport for London services with other ways of getting around the city under one subscription
  
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• GitHub bug bounty: Microsoft ramps up payouts to $30,000-plus

  20-02-2019 12:44 via zdnet.com
  GitHub revamps its bug bounty with higher rewards and legal safe-harbor terms for researchers.
  
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• Nokia appoints new Brazil head

  20-02-2019 12:43 via zdnet.com
  Former sales director Luiz Tonisi takes the helm.
  
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