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• Western Digital fiscal Q3 clocked by inventory writedown

  29-04-2019 22:42 via zdnet.com
  The storage provider said it expects demand for storage to improve a bit for the rest of 2019. In the meantime, Western Digital is restructuring costs.
  
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• Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

  29-04-2019 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.
  
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• Google's Q1 means cloud revenue run rate still AWOL

  29-04-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Google's parent company delivered mixed first quarter financial results due in part to the recent $1.7 billion antitrust fine​ by the European Commission
  
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• All the deaths in Game of Thrones season eight, episode three, ranked

  29-04-2019 22:06
  
  Who died in Game of Thrones season eight, episode three? We rank the deaths from best to worst as we review The Long Night
  
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• Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth doubles down on OpenStack

  29-04-2019 22:05 via zdnet.com
  Some people may think OpenStack is getting tired, but Canonical and Ubuntu Linux founder Mark Shuttleworth is doubling down on the open-source IaaS cloud and shares his thoughts on "dueling" open-source foundations.
  
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• Telstra 4G speeds put it in global elite class: Opensignal

  29-04-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Telstra won on both download speeds and upload speeds while Optus has the best 4G availability, according to Opensignal.
  
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• Michael Dell: Technology must reflect our humanity and our values

  29-04-2019 21:23 via zdnet.com
  While technology can amplify human genius, it can also amplify human frailty, and the Dell Technologies CEO is urging those building to build a future that reflects the best of humanity.
  
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• Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

  29-04-2019 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.
  
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• Microsoft, Dell unveil new Azure-VMware integrations

  29-04-2019 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Two years ago, Microsoft and VMware were at odds over Microsoft's plans to host VMware workloads on Azure. What a difference a couple years makes.
  
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• Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

  29-04-2019 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.
  
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• Cavalier Air speaker system hands-on: Wireless charging, Alexa control, and big room sound

  29-04-2019 20:05 via zdnet.com
  Smart speakers are found in millions of homes today, but that doesn't mean you can't have an intelligent speaker system that looks great and also offers a premium audio experience.
  
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• Dell Technologies and Microsoft expand partnership through VMware

  29-04-2019 19:51 via zdnet.com
  The tech giants launch new Azure VMware Solutions and Microsoft and VMware reveal they're working together on digital workspace offerings and future cloud integrations.
  
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• Build 2019: Microsoft wants to help business users build customized digital assistants

  29-04-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's evolving 'conversational AI' strategy looks to be a key focus at Build 2019. And Cortana is still part of that strategy, though in a more business-centric way.
  
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• Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

  29-04-2019 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Cases may not go ahead if police in England and Wales do not get access to messages and photographs.
  
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• Apache hooks up with GitHub

  29-04-2019 19:01 via zdnet.com
  The Apache Software Foundation has completed its Infrastructure support expansion by migrating its Git service to GitHub.
  
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• Dell Technologies makes VMware linchpin of hybrid cloud, data center as a service, end user strategies

  29-04-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Dell Technologies' hybrid cloud and data center as a service strategies highlight how VMware is acting as the strategic glue for the technology giant's portfolio of companies.
  
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• Beats' Powerbeats Pro preorders start May 3, launch May 10

  29-04-2019 18:45 via zdnet.com
  The wireless headphones have the same features as AirPods, but are built for fitness enthusiasts.
  
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• Will keyboards be obsolete soon, as voice tech takes over?

  29-04-2019 18:21 via zdnet.com
  Is voice technology signalling the death of the keyboard? Consumers seem to think this legacy tech is on its way out.
  
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• Microsoft rebrands Bing Ads as Microsoft Advertising

  29-04-2019 17:04 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has finally decoupled the Bing brand from its online advertising business, which is now christened as 'Microsoft Advertising.'
  
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• Airship 1.0 marries Kubernetes and OpenStack for 5G's good

  29-04-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  The open-source Airship project's ultimate goal is to use the best of Kubernetes container orchestration and OpenStack IaaS cloud to enable 5G networking -- and it's just made it first major step forward.
  
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• What keeps IoT executives up at night?

  29-04-2019 16:59 via zdnet.com
  Before enterprises can implement new IoT technology, they must be aware of potential security risks, staff’s readiness to support the technology, and how to properly deploy it.
  
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• GE Aviation, Auterion partner on full stack platform for drone operators, manufacturers

  29-04-2019 16:31 via zdnet.com
  The platform aims to serve as the foundation on which drone operators can scale beyond visual line of sight and meet future regulations.
  
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• Survey: Trust in tech giants is 'broken'

  29-04-2019 16:10 via zdnet.com
  High-profile cases of data misuse and data loss to hackers created a huge issue for US tech companies.
  
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• How to be a transformational CIO

  29-04-2019 15:38 via zdnet.com
  A short video offers crucial advice for every chief information officer. Watch it now and share your comments!
  
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• Could TypeScript replace JavaScript? Use of programming language spin-off soars

  29-04-2019 14:51 via zdnet.com
  New research shows Microsoft TypeScript's popularity is rocketing and that nearly all JavaScript developers are worried about open-source security.
  
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• Joan: An interesting solution to the meeting room availability nightmare

  29-04-2019 14:22 via zdnet.com
  Meeting room roulette can be costly, both in terms of actual salary dollars and frustration. Joan is a hardware/software solution that can help reduce both the stress and the cost of allocating meeting rooms.
  
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• Amazon Kindle (2019) review: Most affordable Kindle now has integrated lighting

  29-04-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  The Amazon Kindle was first introduced in 2007 and now 12 years later the most affordable model adds integrated lighting so you can read in any lighting condition.
  
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• 2019 all-new Amazon Kindle review: Most affordable Kindle now has integrated lighting

  29-04-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  The Amazon Kindle was first introduced in 2007 and now 12 years later the most affordable model adds integrated lighting so you can read in any lighting condition.
  
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• Brazilian firms shift to cloud to reignite innovation

  29-04-2019 14:07 via zdnet.com
  Most companies are seeking to move away from the on-premise model this year as they seek to resume new projects, study says.
  
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• Cisco rolls out Wi-Fi 6 networking stack, bets the standard will enable as much as 5G

  29-04-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  5G business transformation gets the press, but Wi-Fi 6 may have as big of an impact a few years sooner.
  
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• Chrome on Android: Phishing attackers can now trick you with fake address bar

  29-04-2019 13:55 via zdnet.com
  New 'Inception' attack shows why it's still important to display the URL bar on space-constrained mobile devices.
  
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• Apple defends removing parental control apps

  29-04-2019 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.
  
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• Ransomware: The key lesson Maersk learned from battling the NotPetya attack

  29-04-2019 12:37 via zdnet.com
  Protection is important - but it's equally as important to ensure your recovery process is strong, says head of cybersecurity compliance at the shipping giant.
  
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• United Airlines covers up seat cameras following passenger privacy outrage

  29-04-2019 12:28 via zdnet.com
  The airline insists that the cameras have not been in active use.
  
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• Mozilla: End of Firefox for Android slated for 2020 as Fenix rises

  29-04-2019 12:17 via zdnet.com
  Mozilla will put Firefox for Android on life support later this year.
  
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• We got an early hands-on with the OnePlus 7 Pro's new camera

  29-04-2019 12:01
  
  The OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera closes the gap on Huawei and Samsung. Here’s what to expect when it launches in May
  
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• An early hands-on with the OnePlus 7 Pro's 3x zoom camera

  29-04-2019 12:01
  
  The OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera closes the gap on Huawei and Samsung. Here’s what to expect when it launches in May
  
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• Social media: Facebook and Google roles in UK elections

  29-04-2019 11:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Tech giants, such as Facebook and Google, are set to play a huge role in the next UK general election.
  
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• Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

  29-04-2019 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.
  
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• Google boots major Android app developer from store for conducting massive ad fraud

  29-04-2019 10:30 via zdnet.com
  Over 40 apps published by the Chinese developer have already been removed.
  
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• Dumbo: How we made the visual effects

  29-04-2019 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Richard Stammers of MPC explains the challenges of making the new Walt Disney film.
  
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• Apple reveals why App Store parental control app crackdown took place

  29-04-2019 09:39 via zdnet.com
  The tech giant says apps were removed due to the use of highly invasive software.
  
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• SpaceX authorised to reduce number of satellites

  29-04-2019 09:11 via zdnet.com
  The FCC has allowed SpaceX to reduce its number of satellites for home broadband by 16 units, and to operate them at a lower orbit than first authorised.
  
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• SA Department for Correctional Services turns to Microsoft for prisoner education

  29-04-2019 08:55 via zdnet.com
  The department wants to reduce re-offending by 10% by 2020 and is educating prisoners alongside Microsoft to make that a reality.
  
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• The dead will take over Facebook in the next 50 years

  29-04-2019 08:31 via zdnet.com
  Analysis suggests that the deceased will soon outnumber the living on the network.
  
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• Monday briefing: England and Wales police demand phones from rape victims

  29-04-2019 08:27
  
  Police are using consent forms to work around legal restrictions against forcing victims of crime to handle over devices, Google has banned a major Baidu-backed app developer over ad fraud
  
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• Cryptocurrency scams took over AU$6m from Australians in 2018: ACCC

  29-04-2019 07:29 via zdnet.com
  While hacking scams accounted for over AU$3 million in reported losses.
  
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• The zombie pig brain experiment muddles our definition of death

  29-04-2019 07:00
  
  Scientists have managed to restore some function to disembodied pig brains. But does this mean that we need to rethink what we mean by "brain dead"?
  
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• Revolut says it's cleaning up its act. Evidence suggests otherwise

  29-04-2019 07:00
  
  Leaked internal messages show senior staff attacking critics while recent job applicants complain of onerous recruitment processes
  
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• Devs call on EU antitrust chiefs to rein in Apple's App Store abuse

  29-04-2019 07:00
  
  The complainants say their apps were discriminated against to favour Apple's Screen Time
  
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