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• CES 2020: Comcast announces Xfinity Wi-Fi 6 certified gateway

  06-01-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also announced that its xFi Advanced Security cybersecurity feature will be available for free with xFi internet service.
  
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• CES 2020: TCL Communication unveils first 5G smartphone alongside new Alcatel mobile products

  06-01-2020 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  TCL is known for its budget-friendly smartphones will release a 5G phone later this year.
  
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• CES 2020: Samsung introduces enterprise-ready Galaxy Chromebook

  06-01-2020 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want a top-of-the-line Chromebook for work, your first choice has been the Google's Pixelbook Go. Now, Samsung is releasing a challenger, the Galaxy Chromebook.
  
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• Best laptops at CES 2020: Top notebooks, 2-in-1s, and ultraportables

  06-01-2020 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The very best laptop announcements from CES 2020.
  
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• CES 2020: Amazon's Alexa will help you pay for gas at Exxon or Mobil stations

  06-01-2020 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's voice assistant is expanding its footprint in the automotive industry, and soon it will accompany consumers to the gas pump.
  
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• An AI payout? Should companies remunerate society for lost jobs?

  06-01-2020 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Scholars at the high-profile Institute for Humanity propose a scheme in which companies agree to pay back to society a portion of excess profits produced by AI, to compensate for lost jobs. Can it be gamed by corporations is one of the questions that springs to mind.
  
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• CES 2020: Qualcomm Automotive unveils new autonomous driving platform

  06-01-2020 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The chipmaker also introduced a new car-to-cloud services platform, as well as a new reference platform to advance Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology.
  
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• CES 2020: Lenovo readies ThinkPad X1 Fold foldable PC starting at $2,499

  06-01-2020 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  ThinkPad X1 Fold offers businesses more options for mobile workers, but it remains to be seen how the use cases unfold.
  
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• New Year, new gadgets? Five ways to keep your new devices safe from hackers, cyber attacks and malware

  06-01-2020 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The National Cyber Security Centre has offered advice to people on how to keep their new smartphones, laptops and Internet of Things products secure.
  
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• Every gadget geek knows: There's always a better tool

  06-01-2020 17:51 via zdnet.com
  
  There are plenty of gadgets and gizmos out there designed to make your life easier. From quirky LED pick-up tools to smart fridge cameras, there's something for everyone.
  
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• CES 2020: Nvidia GPUs powering robots from Toyota, PostMates

  06-01-2020 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Nvidia is showing off its reach in the robotics space at CES 2020, touting that its GPU tech is being used in Toyota's new humanoid robot T-HR3.
  
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• CES 2020: Withings ScanWatch will feature ECG and sleep apnea detection

  06-01-2020 17:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest smartwatch from Withings is the first to alert users of potential Afib events and detect sleep apnea.
  
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• Why and how to replace Windows 7 with Linux Mint

  06-01-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 7 is down to its last days. If you don't care for Windows 10, it's time to consider running Linux Mint instead.
  
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• Dynabook launches mid-tier laptops, rounds out its portfolio

  06-01-2020 16:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The B2B laptop maker, formerly known as Toshiba, is rounding out its portfolio at CES as it aim for a broader footprint.
  
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• Xerox gets $24 billion in financing commitments for HP buyout offer

  06-01-2020 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Xerox's CEO said the financing commitment is meant to dispel concerns that Xerox couldn't raise the necessary capital to fund its buyout proposal.
  
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• AWS, BlackBerry QNX pair up as connected vehicle software takes stage at CES 2020

  06-01-2020 15:56 via zdnet.com
  The groundwork is being laid for more software integration to enable connected autos and autonomous vehicles at CES 2020.
  
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• How to keep hackers, snoopers, and thieves out of your iPhone

  06-01-2020 15:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to keep hackers, snoopers, thieves, and other assorted 'bad guys' out of your iPhone? Here are the settings and features you need to check, tweak, and turn on.
  
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• One in three Americans can't set up a Wi-Fi router

  06-01-2020 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Technology has pervaded our lives, but according to a recent survey, the average American seems to fail when it comes to digital literacy.
  
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• The smart ideas that will define technology in 2020

  06-01-2020 15:20
  
  From bioengineering to sustainable investing, these are some of the big changes you can expect this year
  
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• Quantum Orchestration Platform: A virtual machine for quantum computing

  06-01-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Startup Quantum Machines unveils what could be a key to accelerating quantum computing adoption, already used in production
  
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• CES 2020: Ring will add privacy and security Control Center to mobile app this month, adds new hardware to its lineup

  06-01-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ring adds new smart lighting products, promises more privacy features in its mobile app.
  
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• Work better, do more in 2020: Be more productive with the right tools

  06-01-2020 14:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Welcome to the first full work week of the year. Over the next five days, we'll explore 20 techniques that'll light your productivity on fire. Today, we begin with core productivity.
  
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• Five days of fired-up productivity: Power up your productivity tools

  06-01-2020 14:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Welcome to the first full work week of the year. Over the next five days, we'll explore 20 techniques that'll light your productivity on fire. Today, we begin with core productivity.
  
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• Upgrade your office with these tools and gadgets

  06-01-2020 14:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Give your office or workshop an upgrade for the new year with these new tools and gadgets.
  
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• Tech trade ban: Exporting AI is going to get harder, says US

  06-01-2020 14:11 via zdnet.com
  
  US imposes new trade restrictions on companies exporting new technologies to rival powers.
  
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• Microsoft: RDP brute-force attacks last 2-3 days on average

  06-01-2020 13:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft publishes insights into RDP brute-force attacks from months-long 45,000 PC study.
  
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• Google's Raspberry Pi-like Coral: Meet new Coral Dev Board Mini and tiny Accelerator

  06-01-2020 13:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Google expands its Coral lineup with two new products for 2020 and more memory options for the Coral SoM.
  
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• Weird robots kick off CES 2020

  06-01-2020 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Food ferrying cats, TP carrying roll bots? Robots are the sideshow you didn't know CES needed.
  
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• CES 2020: Really, an AI-powered litter box?

  06-01-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In the battle for consumer relevancy, developers are turning just about everything into a connected, smart device.
  
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• Brazilian firms to prioritize investment in new tech and skills in 2020

  06-01-2020 12:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Local companies are optimistic about their business improvement plans for this year, according to a Deloitte study.
  
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• VPN warning: REvil ransomware targets unpatched Pulse Secure VPN servers

  06-01-2020 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Researcher warns organizations to patch Pulse Secure VPN flaws now or risk 'big game' REvil ransomware attacks.
  
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• UK government investigates possible cyberattack link to London Stock exchange outage

  06-01-2020 11:35 via zdnet.com
  
  It was thought the incident was down to software issues. Now, officials are not so sure.
  
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• CES 2020 is more than TVs and smart toothbrushes: Tech pros and CIOs should watch these three trends

  06-01-2020 09:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Technology professionals shouldn't be distracted by the big TVs and robots at CES; the real innovation happens behind the curtain with the enterprise tech powering all those 'smart' consumer gadgets.
  
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• CES 2020 and beyond: What to expect

  06-01-2020 09:46 via zdnet.com
  
  CTA executive Jean Foster marks ZDNet's card about CES 2020 on the eve of the Las Vegas tech extravaganza.
  
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• Search engine for Japanese sex hotels announces security breach

  06-01-2020 08:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2010s decade ends with a major security breach at a search engine for finding love hotels across Japan.
  
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• Why employee goodwill is the smart metric to pay attention to

  06-01-2020 07:00
  
  Right now, employee wellbeing is still considered a 'cost', but the smartest companies will begin to see it as an investment
  
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• To fight disinformation, we need to weaponise the truth

  06-01-2020 07:00
  
  The most dangerous form of cyberwar is the accelerating war to hijack our minds and belief systems
  
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• CES 2020: Samsung expands Micro LED TV home line-up

  06-01-2020 06:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The modular Micro LED TV, dubbed The Wall, will be offered in 75, 88, 93 and 110-inches for the home as well as in 150 and 292-inches for home theatre setups.
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 devices capable of using 6GHz band to get Wi-Fi 6E branding

  06-01-2020 05:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Seven 160MHz channels and 14 additional 80MHz channels to be capable of handling high bandwidth applications, the Wi-Fi alliance has said.
  
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• Fuji Xerox rebrands as Fujifilm Business Innovation

  06-01-2020 03:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also announced it is cutting technology ties with Xerox.
  
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• Woodside using data and machine learning to improve LNG plant safety

  06-01-2020 03:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Aussie oil and gas producer is using data to remove operators from hazardous environments.
  
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• DHS: Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber-attacks against the US

  06-01-2020 03:27 via zdnet.com
  
  US Department of Homeland Security issues terror alert about possible Iran-sponsored terrorist acts and cyber-attacks.
  
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• CES 2020: Acer updates Spin laptops with Intel 10th Gen CPUs

  06-01-2020 02:17 via zdnet.com
  
  With the company claiming that the Spin 5 will last up to 15 hours with one battery charge.
  
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• CES 2020: HP adds built-in Tile support, 5G to the HP Elite Dragonfly laptop

  06-01-2020 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The updated HP Elite Dragonfly is the first business convertible with 5G capability, HP said. The notebook is one ofa series of new and updated products HP is unveiling at CES.
  
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• CES 2020: First impressions of Jabra's Elite Active 75t, advanced software in coming months

  06-01-2020 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Jabra followed up its Elite 75t fully wireless earbuds with the Active version for athletes. A few significant software updates will be coming in 2020 that make the Elite Active 75t one of the best wireless earbud options available today.
  
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• Cabinet documents detail Howard government's Telstra T2 sales plan

  06-01-2020 01:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The sale of a 16% stake of the Australian telecommunications giant included a move to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
  
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• These five tech trends will dominate 2020

  06-01-2020 00:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a look at the technology trends that will most shape the enterprise market in 2020.
  
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