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• Samsung to bundle Your Phone with its Galaxy Note 10 as part of its extended Microsoft partnership

  07-08-2019 23:53 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is working with Microsoft to integrate Redmond's apps and services on the Galaxy Note 10 and coming Galaxy Book S devices as part of the pair's extended partnership.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked event: How to re-watch the show online

  07-08-2019 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Unpacked event in New York is done and dusted. But you can still watch it online.
  
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• Microsoft's newest Windows 10 20H1 test build tweaks network status page

  07-08-2019 23:21 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's latest Fast Ring test build for Windows 10 adds a few minor updates and brings the standalone Cortana app and updated Calculator app to more testers.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G: Why the hell should I pay $1,300 for minimal futureproofing?

  07-08-2019 23:06 via zdnet.com
  Yes, Samsung is out early with 5G devices, but the give and take with carriers mean there will be early adopter challenges. The most galling thing is that you have to pay a premium for the privilege of being a 5G guinea pig.
  
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• Verified by Twilio will tell you who's calling -- and why

  07-08-2019 22:55 via zdnet.com
  The cloud communications company is building a service that will let businesses give their identity, as well as their reason for calling, when they call a customer.
  
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• Nuance Q3 results better than expected

  07-08-2019 22:40 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile, 3D Systems' Q2 revenue fell below expectations in part because of enterprise ordering patterns.
  
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• Enter to win* a Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus

  07-08-2019 22:30 via zdnet.com
  One grand prize winner will be taking home Samsung’s newly announced Galaxy Note 10 Plus. This giveaway ends Aug. 18, 2019.
  
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• State Farm says hackers confirmed valid usernames and passwords in credentials stuffing attack

  07-08-2019 22:17 via zdnet.com
  State Farm suffered a credential stuffing attack in July and is now notifying impacted customers.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and Note 10 Plus 5G: Prices and everything you need to know

  07-08-2019 22:15 via zdnet.com
  The new-look Note line has grown, in size and number of devices.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs Note 9: Is it worth the upgrade?

  07-08-2019 22:00 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 Note 10 Plus is a better option for the enterprise. If you are on the upgrade program, it's an easy choice, but for others your existing Note 9 is perfectly capable while Note 8 owners may find its time to upgrade.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus review: Best business phone improves in speed and S Pen capability

  07-08-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Samsung released its yearly Galaxy Note series update with the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. Expected internal updates were made, along with improvements to the S Pen capability and camera functionality, but a couple things were also thrown out.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus first look: Design, productivity, creativity, and performance

  07-08-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Samsung just announced its yearly Galaxy Note series update with the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. Expected internal updates were made, along with improvements to the S Pen capability and camera functionality, but a couple things were also thrown out.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10: Hands on with Samsung's two new smartphones

  07-08-2019 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The new handsets can blur video backgrounds and decipher messy handwriting.
  
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• A quarter of employees would upgrade their workplace technology if they were In charge

  07-08-2019 19:31 via zdnet.com
  What would you do differently at work if you were the boss?
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Note 10: Our 5 big questions

  07-08-2019 19:30 via zdnet.com
  Samsung executives said on the company's second quarter conference call that they were expecting a volume pop related to the Note 10. First, the Note 10 will have to resolve a few outstanding questions.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launches today: Rumors, features, specs and more

  07-08-2019 18:45 via zdnet.com
  Before Samsung takes the stage and makes the Note 10 (and Note 10 Plus) official at 4pm ET today, here's everything we know.
  
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• The new Seiko 5 is one of the best value watches around

  07-08-2019 18:14
  
  For less than £300, the new Seiko 5 Sports range of 27 mechanical watches can easily compete with timepieces at least three times their value
  
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• Seiko's new automatic is one of the best value watches around

  07-08-2019 18:14
  
  For less than £300, the new Seiko 5 Sports range of 27 mechanical watches can easily compete with timepieces at least three times their value
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked today: How to watch and what to expect

  07-08-2019 18:01 via zdnet.com
  On Aug. 7, Samsung will host an Unpacked event in New York to announce the Galaxy Note 10. Here's how to watch it, plus everything we think will be announced during the show.
  
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• A souped up super racing drone for everyone

  07-08-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Building a racing drone from scratch takes expertise and lots of money. The Drone Racing League has an alternative.
  
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• Microsoft contractors are listening to some Skype translation calls: Report

  07-08-2019 17:42 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is using humans to listen to some Skype Translator and Cortana conversations, according to a new report.
  
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• Slack's new security features give enterprise admins more control over data

  07-08-2019 16:45 via zdnet.com
  Slack's Enterprise Grid product now helps admins limit which people and devices can access Slack, and how Slack can be used.
  
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• Julia programming language: Users reveal what they love and hate the most about it

  07-08-2019 15:11 via zdnet.com
  Julia's creators detail the challenges of developing a new programming language.
  
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• Chinese cyber spies are stealing money from video game firms on the side

  07-08-2019 14:45 via zdnet.com
  Researchers at FireEye say contractors working for the state-sponsored APT41 group are still targeting video games companies outside of work.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 launches today at Samsung Unpacked: Rumors, features, specs and more

  07-08-2019 14:40 via zdnet.com
  Before Samsung takes the stage and makes the Note 10 (and Note 10 Plus) official, here's everything we know.
  
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• Defy Google and Facebook by bringing one of these things to work

  07-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  There's an accessory with which few tech professionals may be familiar. It can help you stand out from the crowd. It's called a lunch tote.
  
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• Best 3D printers for small businesses on Amazon Business

  07-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The very best 3D printers to buy right now on Amazon Business.
  
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• Linux to get Teams client? Microsoft says 'stay tuned'

  07-08-2019 13:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft may soon deliver one of the most highly demanded improvements for Teams: a Linux client.
  
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• New Windows malware can also brute-force WordPress websites

  07-08-2019 13:40 via zdnet.com
  Avast discovers strange new malware strain that besides stealing and mining cryptocurrency on infected hosts, it also launches brute-force attacks on WordPress sites.
  
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• Popular kids' tablet patched after flaws left personal data vulnerable

  07-08-2019 13:30 via zdnet.com
  Researchers also found security holes that gave away personal data and credit card information of children's parents.
  
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• Amazon delivery robots are officially on the streets of California

  07-08-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Amazon has robots on the streets. It's a good bet urban delivery will never be the same.
  
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• Google: We'll give you better malware protection in Chrome, but only if you sign in

  07-08-2019 12:58 via zdnet.com
  Google brings its Advanced Protection for Gmail to Chrome, but it only works if you're logged in.
  
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• Which company does the best job at image recognition? Microsoft, Amazon, Google, or IBM?

  07-08-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  There are many major players investing heavily in image recognition including Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft. But which does the best job?
  
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• Smominru hijacks half a million PCs to mine cryptocurrency, steals access data for Dark Web sale

  07-08-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Commodity cryptomining appears to be shifting to a data theft model.
  
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• LokiBot malware now hides its source code in image files

  07-08-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The sophisticated malware has been upgraded to hide its source code in seemingly innocent images.
  
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• iPhone shipments fell 15 percent in Q3, claims report

  07-08-2019 11:17 via zdnet.com
  According to an IHS report, Apple has fallen to fourth place in terms of smartphone market share.
  
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• The online obsessives who wait years for sequels that may never happen

  07-08-2019 10:39
  
  For six years, fans of an obscure London singer-songwriter waited and waited for a new song from their favourite artist. For some online fandoms, the dreamed-for return never happens
  
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• North Korea reportedly stole $2B in wave of cyber attacks

  07-08-2019 09:19 via zdnet.com
  Draft report from the United Nations, which was seen by several news outlets, revealed North Korea chalked up US$2 billion from launching cyber attacks against banks and cryptocurrency exchanges as part of efforts to fund a weapons buying programme.
  
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• Twitter may have shared user data with ad partners without user consent

  07-08-2019 09:04 via zdnet.com
  Twitter said it shared some user data such as country and device type with some advertisers since May 2018.
  
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• Wednesday briefing: US president suggests Google plans election subversion

  07-08-2019 08:51
  
  Donald Trump says a TV programme made him suspicious of Google, 23 million users' data was stolen in a CafePress breach
  
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• University of Sydney researchers to use AI to help prevent heart attacks

  07-08-2019 08:29 via zdnet.com
  A digital health program will be developed after researchers from the University of Sydney received AU$1 million from Google.com.
  
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• Apple under investigation from Japan's FTC for pressuring parts makers: Report

  07-08-2019 08:27 via zdnet.com
  Around 10 Japanese companies reportedly received demands to give technology and knowledge for free.
  
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• Singapore eases approval process for fintech trials, unveils cybersecurity rules

  07-08-2019 08:11 via zdnet.com
  Monetary Authority of Singapore launches an "express" 21-day route to approval for fintech companies applying to test products in a sandbox environment, and mandates measures aimed at improving cybersecurity posture of financial firms.
  
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• The new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 reviewed

  07-08-2019 07:00
  
  Bose used to set the standard for noise-cancelling headphones until Sony stole its crown. Do the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 put it back on top?
  
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• Review: Do the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 live up to the hype?

  07-08-2019 07:00
  
  Bose used to set the standard for noise-cancelling headphones until Sony stole its crown. Do the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 put it back on top?
  
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• How is the internet still obsessed with Myers-Briggs?

  07-08-2019 07:00
  
  The Myers-Briggs personality test has long been shunned by scientists, but a dedicated cadre of online enthusiasts are convinced the test has more to offer than it seems
  
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• New ‘warshipping’ technique gives hackers access to enterprise offices

  07-08-2019 06:01 via zdnet.com
  Delivery workers may inadvertently provide the bridge between hacker and victim.
  
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• Australia Post to use NBN as part of network infrastructure upgrade

  07-08-2019 05:13 via zdnet.com
  Australia's incumbent postal service has awarded Comscentre to help with the five-year project.
  
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• StarHub second quarter sees net profit drop over a third

  07-08-2019 03:51 via zdnet.com
  Lower Pay TV and mobile revenue sees Singaporean telco head downwards.
  
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• Suncorp ditches marketplace strategy as insurance profit drops 14%

  07-08-2019 03:01 via zdnet.com
  It also paid AU$155 million in regulatory and customer remediation costs in response to the Royal Commission.
  
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