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• npm bans terminal ads

  29-08-2019 23:55 via zdnet.com
  JavaScript community's negative reaction to recent experiment kills potential avenue for funding open-source projects.
  
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• Heathrow drone protest: Airport says plans 'criminal and counterproductive'

  29-08-2019 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The Met says it will "do everything in its power to stop and prevent any such criminal activity".
  
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• Which countries are most addicted to their screens?

  29-08-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Just how much time do we spend on our devices? Surprisingly, the US is not at the top of this list.
  
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• Dell Technologies delivers strong Q2 amid commercial PC sales

  29-08-2019 22:55 via zdnet.com
  Dell Technologies' second quarter was ahead of estimates as its PC unit delivered strong results due to enterprise demand.
  
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• Hold the phone: Startup Dialpad bets voice AI is key to transforming the front office

  29-08-2019 22:40 via zdnet.com
  Cloud-based calling systems are merging with tools to reinvent the "front office" of enterprise and the "go-to-market" process of sales and marketing. Eight-year-old startup Dialpad believes its innovative work with machine learning is the perfect mash-up of the two.
  
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• Workday beats Q2 estimates, raises subscription revenue outlook

  29-08-2019 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Workday says it's seeing continued global customer momentum across the Fortune 500 and Global 2,000.
  
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• ExFAT is on its way to the Linux kernel

  29-08-2019 22:19 via zdnet.com
  There are many technical problems to be solved before this popular, formerly proprietary file system can be in the shipping open-source Linux code.
  
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• 8 ways to effectively advocate for AI

  29-08-2019 20:49 via zdnet.com
  Digital business transformation trailblazers who are actively promoting the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) clearly need to be better at communicating, separating fact from science fiction. AI business champions must keep it real and stay focused on tangible business value. A data analytics, big data and AI pioneer shares how business leaders can effectively advocate for AI.
  
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• Russian police take down malware gang who infected 800,000+ Android smartphones

  29-08-2019 20:30 via zdnet.com
  TipTop malware gang was making between $1,500 and $10,500 in daily profits.
  
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• Russian police take down malware gang that infected 800,000+ Android smartphones

  29-08-2019 20:30 via zdnet.com
  TipTop malware gang was making between $1,500 and $10,500 in daily profits.
  
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• Akaso V50 Pro action camera hands-on: Perfect for above and underwater action

  29-08-2019 19:56 via zdnet.com
  The AKASO V50 is a set-it-and-forget-it camera that will certainly suit most of your outdoor needs
  
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• Apple, Alibaba, Amazon, and the gang promote state of the art in AI and Knowledge Discovery with Graphs

  29-08-2019 18:36 via zdnet.com
  In one of the biggest AI events in the world, over 3,000 experts from research and industry showcased and discussed their latest work. Advances in machine learning are happening across the board, and integrating knowledge-based systems with graph-based deep learning promises breakthroughs.
  
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• Google launches bounty program to spot misuses of Google API, Chrome, and Android user data

  29-08-2019 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Google follows Facebook's steps and launches program to spot app devs stealing or misusing Google user data.
  
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• Google adds all Android apps with +100m installs to its bug bounty program

  29-08-2019 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Google will pay security researchers for bugs they report in non-Google Android apps that have over 100 million installs.
  
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• It's official: Apple will announce the iPhone 11 on Sept. 10

  29-08-2019 18:21 via zdnet.com
  Invites are out for a special event at Steve Jobs Theater.
  
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• Ransomware hits hundreds of dentist offices in the US

  29-08-2019 18:20 via zdnet.com
  Ransomware group gains access to dental software backend, deploys ransomware on customers' systems.
  
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• More favorite features of Google's designers: Drive, Hangouts, and Voice

  29-08-2019 17:13 via zdnet.com
  We continue our look into the features Google's designers are most proud of. In this installment, we look at powerful (but lesser-known) features in the G Suite versions of Drive, Hangouts, and Voice.
  
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• Apple launches independent iPhone repair program

  29-08-2019 17:08 via zdnet.com
  The new program will give independent phone repair shops access to genuine Apple parts, training and tools.
  
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• Microsoft's HoloLens 2 looks ready to go on sale in September

  29-08-2019 17:04 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's HoloLens 2 augmented-reality headset could begin shipping starting in September, based on remarks by one of the company's executives.
  
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• Baidu swaps DRAM for Optane to power in-memory database

  29-08-2019 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Although slower than DRAM, Baidu says the swap will lower its costs.
  
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• Mars mission readies tiny chopper for Red Planet flight

  29-08-2019 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The next US space agency robot to explore the Red Planet will carry a small helicopter with it.
  
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• Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants

  29-08-2019 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The Japanese device is paired with a special lamp that lets its otherwise invisible ink be seen.
  
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• Best Buy's online sales climb 17% in Q2

  29-08-2019 15:15 via zdnet.com
  However, the retailer tightened its full-year revenue outlook amid general economic uncertainty and concerns regarding tariffs on goods from China.
  
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• Why iPadOS is shaping up as the best mobile Chrome platform

  29-08-2019 15:13 via zdnet.com
  Google hasn't shown much interest in making Chrome for Android tablets a desktop-class experience, but Google's browser is poised to come along for the ride as Apple improves Safari.
  
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• Google to Huawei: Your new 5G Mate 30 Pro will launch without Google apps

  29-08-2019 14:55 via zdnet.com
  US Huawei ban stops Google from providing its apps for new products.
  
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• Microsoft helps make the Galaxy Note 10 Plus a compelling business phone

  29-08-2019 14:47 via zdnet.com
  The new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus already sets itself above other smartphones for business use, but when combined with some new Microsoft integration its tough to beat this phone for business.
  
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• These two Android apps with 1.5 million downloads were secretly clicking on ads

  29-08-2019 14:29 via zdnet.com
  Apps were in the Google Play Store for almost a year before they were spotted, and used a new trick to remain under the radar.
  
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• Android security: Are you using these popular apps that secretly click on ads?

  29-08-2019 14:29 via zdnet.com
  Apps with 1.5 million downloads were in the Google Play Store for almost a year before they were spotted, used a new trick to remain under the radar.
  
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• Windows Terminal preview: New customizations offer 'big improvement'

  29-08-2019 14:28 via zdnet.com
  Windows Terminal Preview version 0.4 arrives on the Microsoft Store and GitHub with bug fixes and improvements.
  
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• The best Labor Day 2019 sales and deals

  29-08-2019 13:30 via zdnet.com
  All the best Labor Day sales and deals at Amazon, Walmart, Target, BestBuy, and other retailers.
  
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• Teleport to work: Double ditches the iPad, adds mixed reality

  29-08-2019 13:24 via zdnet.com
  Teleoperated robots for remote work are evolving, with new feature sets and robust functionality.
  
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• Elon Musk and Jack Ma disagree about AI's threat

  29-08-2019 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The two tech entrepreneurs debated the risks posed by artificial intelligence at an event in Shanghai.
  
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• You can now pay to protect your kids from cyberbullies

  29-08-2019 13:00
  
  Insurance to protect against cyberbullying and the sharing of non-consensual sexual images is quickly becoming a new industry. Can it protect teenagers who are vulnerable to online abuse?
  
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• Robot at the helm: A space humanoid, an autonomous boat, and robot fighter pilots

  29-08-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Three experimental automation projects tell the tale of a future piloted by robots.
  
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• Garmin announces Fenix 6 series: Solar power, bigger displays, and grade-adjusted pacing

  29-08-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  The annual update for Garmin's high end multi-sport GPS watch was announced with a new charging technology, larger displays, and a new feature that may address one area that drives runners to using the power metric for training. Three new Fenix 6 series devices were revealed with prices starting at $599.99.
  
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• Aible Advanced launches as startup aims to scale AI with business sense

  29-08-2019 12:55 via zdnet.com
  AI models are trained for accuracy not business results. Aible is recruiting data scientists and developers to change that situation.
  
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• VMworld 2019: VMware expands its multicloud, security, Kubernetes strategies

  29-08-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  It has been a busy week for VMware. The company kicked off with the acquisitions of Pivotal and Carbon Black and then put more meat on its multicloud, container and security strategies at VMworld.
  
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• Patch now: Cisco IOS XE routers exposed to rare 10/10-severity security flaw

  29-08-2019 11:46 via zdnet.com
  Admins need to check Cisco IOS XE routers for a critical authentication bug.
  
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• Kubernetes gameplay key to VMware strategy, but execution speed critical

  29-08-2019 11:01 via zdnet.com
  With containers poised to replace virtual machines, VMware's plans to go big on Kubernetes are significant to its future growth, but its speed in executing on this strategy will be critical to fend off potential competitors.
  
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• Huawei's next phone will not have Google apps

  29-08-2019 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube.
  
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• Samsung boss faces retrial for Korean corruption scandal

  29-08-2019 09:31 via zdnet.com
  It is the worst possible scenario for Samsung as its boss may face a heavier sentence than previously.
  
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• Thursday briefing: Huawei's next flagship phone will ship without Google integration

  29-08-2019 08:59
  
  US trade restrictions mean the Huawei Mate 30 will release in Europe without Google apps and services for Android, Pinterest now shows vaccine science when people search for related terms
  
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• Australia's consumer energy data to be made open under CDR

  29-08-2019 08:37 via zdnet.com
  Consumers will soon be able to easily compare and switch energy service providers.
  
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• Google's Pixel smartphone production to leave China: Report

  29-08-2019 08:29 via zdnet.com
  The search giant will make Vietnam its new home for smartphone production.
  
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• NextDC mixes revenue increases and investment in FY19

  29-08-2019 08:08 via zdnet.com
  Despite growing EBITDA, the company ended with a net loss thanks to the APDC purchase and finance costs.
  
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• Parliament's being suspended. What's next for Brexit?

  29-08-2019 07:00
  
  Boris Johnson has suspended parliament. There's a huge petition. We run through the likely scenarios of what comes next for Brexit
  
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• Is vaping actually bad for your health? It's complicated

  29-08-2019 07:00
  
  Nearly 200 cases of lung disease in the US have been linked to e-cigarettes this summer, but the exact cause is still unknown. Is vaping safe?
  
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• Fitbit wants £8 a month to make your health and fitness data useful

  29-08-2019 07:00
  
  Fitbit's new Premium service aims to take your tracking data - on fitness, sleep, food and stress - and help you to actually change your habits. But it's unlikely to be able to offer £7.99 a month's worth of value
  
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• Our QLED TVs pack more punch for gamers: Samsung

  29-08-2019 04:33 via zdnet.com
  Gamers are the biggest growing force in TVs and Samsung has responded by packing its QLED TVs with gaming focused features, says its head of product strategy.
  
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• Toshiba Australia pre-tax profit sees green again for FY19

  29-08-2019 04:14 via zdnet.com
  Profit pre-tax has come in at AU$666,000, an improvement on the pre-tax loss of nearly AU$2 million during FY18.
  
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