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• Unfriended: Australian MP Andrew Wilkie calls biocops on Facebook

  04-11-2019 23:06 via zdnet.com
  While it was an attempt to spread festive cheer, Facebook's floral arrangements ended up breaching Tasmanian biosecurity laws.
  
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• Facebook's rebrand and the chilling calculation behind it

  04-11-2019 22:54 via zdnet.com
  Mark Zuckerberg's company suddenly announces a new logo for the overall concern. Many are laughing, but the true purpose of the move could be typically cynical. Here's a number to think about.
  
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• Workday to buy Scout RFP for $540 million

  04-11-2019 22:53 via zdnet.com
  Based in San Francisco, Scout RFP makes cloud-based e-sourcing and procurement software.
  
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• Uber grows Q3 revenue and gross bookings, but net losses still exceed $1B

  04-11-2019 22:34 via zdnet.com
  Uber beat expectations in the third quarter but shares fell in after-hours trading.
  
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• GDPR is missing the point, says Edward Snowden

  04-11-2019 22:22 via zdnet.com
  NSA-whistleblower says Europe's data protection law is a 'paper tiger' until fines hit big tech.
  
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• OneCoin lawyer on trial for role in 'crypto-scam'

  04-11-2019 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Scott is alleged to have illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US.
  
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• Google integrates Cloud AutoML with Kaggle

  04-11-2019 20:06 via zdnet.com
  In order to make the machine learning service more accessible to data scientists on the Kaggle platform, Google will be offering cloud credits to subsidize its cost.
  
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• Ransomware hits Spanish companies sparking WannaCry panic

  04-11-2019 18:53 via zdnet.com
  Two victims reported so far: IT consultancy firm Everis and leading radio network Cadena SER.
  
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• Visible launches Party Pay to share service and save money with anyone

  04-11-2019 18:46 via zdnet.com
  How do you feel about a shared wireless plan with total strangers? You might not care if you use Visible.
  
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• Your WordPress site is at risk: These precautions and plugins can keep it secure

  04-11-2019 18:15 via zdnet.com
  Do you have any idea how bad your day (your week, your month) can get if your website is hacked? If you're running a WordPress site, you're at risk. Follow the best practices outlined in this guide to help keep your visitors safe.
  
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• A look at WP-VCD, today's largest WordPress hacking operation

  04-11-2019 18:11 via zdnet.com
  Exclusive look into the WP-VCD gang operations!
  
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• Warning to Facebook and Google: Block political adverts ahead of UK general election

  04-11-2019 18:05 via zdnet.com
  An open letter from Mozilla and allies argues that UK legislation isn't equipped to deal with digital advertising, and that political adverts should be suspended to stop the spread of disinformation and non-transparent exploitation of data.
  
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• The McLaren 720S Spider: where form and function combine

  04-11-2019 17:59
  
  Creating a convertible supercar that accepts zero compromise in its quest for perfection is no mean feat, but for McLaren, it became an obsession
  
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• Guide to autonomous vehicles: What business leaders need to know

  04-11-2019 17:52 via zdnet.com
  This special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic looks at how autonomous vehicles are empowering and reshaping the enterprise.
  
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• Research: Industries take a wait-and-see approach to autonomous transportation

  04-11-2019 17:51 via zdnet.com
  A recent TechRepublic Premium poll shows that more needs to be done before autonomous vehicles become ubiquitous.
  
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• Free PDF download: Autonomous vehicles in the enterprise

  04-11-2019 17:50 via zdnet.com
  How will autonomous transportation affect the future of business? Find out by downloading the free PDF ebook version of a special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic.
  
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• Dell bets big on Ubuntu Linux laptops for developers

  04-11-2019 16:54 via zdnet.com
  Dell has been offering Linux laptops for over a decade now, but never before have they offered so many high-end developer laptop models with 18 different configurations.
  
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• The world's best power bank: The Zendure SuperTank

  04-11-2019 16:13 via zdnet.com
  I've tested a lot of power banks, but none come close to the power, performance, and all-round robustness of the Zendure SuperTank.
  
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• App aims to better track ALS symptoms for proactive treatment

  04-11-2019 16:00 via zdnet.com
  The ALS Never Surrender Foundation launched the ALS iNVOLVE/eNGAGE app to assist in tracking ALS symptoms. The group hopes to submit the app for FDA approval.
  
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• Microsoft's Azure Quantum employs Honeywell quantum hardware

  04-11-2019 15:58 via zdnet.com
  Honeywell is bringing its "trapped ion" quantum computing hardware to Microsoft's Azure cloud computing service, part of an evolution from the age of quantum "co-processors" to an ultimate era of quantum supremacy.
  
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• Microsoft: Defender ATP is coming to Linux in 2020

  04-11-2019 15:48 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft details its efforts to level the playing field against cyber attackers.
  
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• Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser to be generally available January 15, 2020

  04-11-2019 15:40 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser is inching closer to the finish line. A near-final Release Candidate is available now and the final is coming in January, 2020.
  
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• Microsoft rebrands Flow to 'Power Automate'; adds no-code Power Platform virtual agents

  04-11-2019 15:39 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft is continuing to add more features to its Power Platform, the collection of low-code and no-code tools including Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate.
  
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• Microsoft Ignite 2019: Meet Project Cortex, Office 365 knowledge-management service

  04-11-2019 15:39 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft is adding a new, Microsoft-Graph-powered knowledge-management service to Office 365. Here's what 'Project Cortex' is and how it will work.
  
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• Azure Synapse Analytics combines data warehouse, lake and pipelines

  04-11-2019 15:35 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft has revved its Azure SQL Data Warehouse, re-branding it Synapse Analytics, and integrating Apache Spark, Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Data Factory, with a unified Web user interface.
  
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• Microsoft Ignite 2019: Power BI gets new data protection features

  04-11-2019 15:33 via zdnet.com
  Power BI adds new data protection features, that extend all the way to documents containing Power BI exports. Combined with new data lineage and recently-added dataset endorsement features, this feature puts Power BI onto the data governance on-ramp.
  
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• SQL Server 2019 reaches general availability

  04-11-2019 15:32 via zdnet.com
  Ignite 2019: Microsoft's flagship OLTP database releases in new version that aims to bring databases, data lakes and remote data sources together as one.
  
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• Microsoft's Hybrid 2.0 strategy: Azure Arc, Azure Stack Hub, Azure Stack Edge explained

  04-11-2019 15:29 via zdnet.com
  At Ignite 2019, Microsoft is announcing new branding and a new strategy meant to make Azure the place IT pros will manage their edge, on-premises and multi-cloud software and services. Here's my best attempt to demystify the new hybrid announcements.
  
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• Work less but produce more? In Japan, Microsoft is trying to solve that puzzle

  04-11-2019 15:21 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's four-day working week trial in Japan has produced significant productivity growth among employees.
  
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• One month with the Samsung Galaxy Fold: Productivity unfolded

  04-11-2019 15:21 via zdnet.com
  The display has been flawless, the outside display is used a lot, the battery goes all day with extensive use, and the device has received a security/camera update. There is a slight bit of movement in the closed position, but it continues to be my nearly perfect daily driver.
  
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• Microsoft makes its unified Office Mobile app available to Android and iOS users

  04-11-2019 15:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is looking for new ways to encourage people to use Office apps on their mobile phones by combining lightweight versions of the core apps into a single app.
  
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• Adobe's Creative Cloud roadmap runs through Apple's iPad: Everything announced at Adobe Max

  04-11-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Adobe Illustrator is coming to the iPad, and Adobe is also eyeing Microsoft's Surface. At Adobe Max, the company launched a series of Creative Cloud updates to improve performance, leverage AI, and bolster collaboration. There's even a TikTok partnership.
  
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• Adobe updates XD platform with Coediting in beta

  04-11-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The latest updates to Adobe's design platform create a more collaborative, efficient workflow
  
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• Adobe teams with IBM iX on design system as a service offering

  04-11-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The DSaaS platform aims to help enterprises implement and manage a design system.
  
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• GitLab considers ban on new hires in China and Russia due to espionage fears

  04-11-2019 14:56 via zdnet.com
  Companies are afraid that future GitLab support staff in China and Russia might steal their data, or be coerced by foreign intelligence services to pass on trade secrets.
  
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• US and Taiwan hold first joint cyber-war exercise

  04-11-2019 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  It comes after Taiwan said it suffered millions of cyber-attacks from mainland China each month.
  
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• CFTC orders operators of ‘worthless’ cryptocurrency to pay $4.25 million fine

  04-11-2019 14:35 via zdnet.com
  Investment software was used to tamper with data and disadvantage investors.
  
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• More weird and super useful gadgets (that make great gifts too!)

  04-11-2019 14:10 via zdnet.com
  Let's take a look at some super weird gadgets that are useful. And since that gift-giving time of year is almost upon us, these will also make great holiday gifts.
  
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• Microsoft four-day work week 'boosts productivity'

  04-11-2019 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The technology giant closed its offices in Japan on Fridays during the month of August 2019
  
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• How to maximize the battery life of your Windows 10 PC

  04-11-2019 13:31 via zdnet.com
  Feeling anxiety at the thought of disconnecting from AC power? Follow these nine steps to make sure you're getting the most out of your laptop's battery
  
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• Windows 10 version 1903 should just work out of the box, right? Wrong

  04-11-2019 13:25 via zdnet.com
  New Windows 10 setup bug. What does "Something went wrong but you can try again. MSA" mean?
  
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• Can a driver behavior learning platform prevent accidents?

  04-11-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Now your car can tell you how bad a driver you really are.
  
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• Microsoft's Edge browser gets a new Chromium logo

  04-11-2019 12:46 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's new logo for its upcoming Edge browser is a little less 'e' and a little more 'c'.
  
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• Proofpoint acquires insider threat intelligence firm ObserveIT in $225 million deal

  04-11-2019 12:41 via zdnet.com
  Proofpoint hopes to strengthen its enterprise security offerings through the buyout.
  
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• Oppo Reno 2Z review: A superb-value mid-range smartphone

  04-11-2019 12:40 via zdnet.com
  With an excellent OLED screen, classy industrial design, decent performance and good battery life, the Reno 2Z represents superb value for money. Support for two SIMs and a MicroSD card at the same time are welcome extras, but the quad rear camera system may be overkill.
  
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• Best Costco Black Friday 2019 deals

  04-11-2019 12:31 via zdnet.com
  Costco's very best deals on laptops and desktop PCs for Black Friday 2019.
  
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• Podcast market booms in Brazil

  04-11-2019 12:14 via zdnet.com
  The country is the second largest market for the format in the world, and players such as Spotify want to capitalize on that growth.
  
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• TikTok and Apple decline to testify over China

  04-11-2019 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The US senator who invited them to a Congress hearing asks whether they have "something to hide".
  
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• Don't waste your money on these Apple products -- November 2019 edition

  04-11-2019 11:43 via zdnet.com
  Just because it has an Apple logo on it doesn't mean that it's worth the money.
  
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• iOS 13 has a huge bug that makes me want to dump my iPhone and iPad

  04-11-2019 11:04 via zdnet.com
  iOS 13 has what is becoming a show-stopping bug -- switching between apps has become painful to the point of frustration.
  
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