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• Google Chrome to hide notification spam starting February 2020

  07-01-2020 23:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Chrome 80, scheduled for release in February 2020, will block notification popups by default.
  
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• Broadcom sells Symantec's Cyber Security Services business to Accenture

  07-01-2020 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  It is selling off the security services business after acquiring it in August.
  
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• Sonos sues Google for patent infringement

  07-01-2020 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The networked audio pioneer claims Google knowingly copied its patented speaker technology.
  
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• Hey Einstein, Brian Solis is talking to you. And you're talking back

  07-01-2020 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Brian Solis, one of the leading influencers in the business technology world, opines on Salesforce, Einstein and Voice.Listen to hear and talk to him. Or talk to Salesforce Einstein.
  
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• Neon captures CES 2020 buzz with artificial humans, may help reinvent the future of work

  07-01-2020 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Neon is a business play with enterprise use cases that makes the idea of the digital workforce a bit more real.
  
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• CES 2020: Open Connectivity Foundation reveals first open IoT standard devices

  07-01-2020 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Vendors show off the first generation of Open Connectivity Foundation-compatible Internet of Things devices.
  
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• CES 2020: Delta to pilot "parallel reality" display at Detroit airport

  07-01-2020 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The new display technology allows many people looking at the same display simultaneously to see different things.
  
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• The OnePlus Concept One has color-shifting glass that hides its rear cameras

  07-01-2020 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  At CES, OnePlus is showing off a concept phone that has electrochromic glass that hides and reveals the triple camera setup.
  
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• CES 2020: Robotic super suit brings strength to airport apron

  07-01-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Sarcos Robotics has teamed up with Delta Air Lines to take the strain out of heavy lifting.
  
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• CES 2020: Artificial humans? Samsung Labs' Neon project has a lot of hype to live up to

  07-01-2020 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the company, Neons are digital avatars that are more human than humans, and will blend in perfectly with real people.
  
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• StarHub, Nanyang Polytechnic launch 5G test facility

  07-01-2020 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Singapore telco teams up with the local polytechnic to open a facility to test proof-of-concepts and applications running on 5G networks as well as develop the skillsets needed to support the industry.
  
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• FBI asks Apple to help unlock iPhones belonging to alleged Pensacola shooter

  07-01-2020 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The FBI has court permission to access data on the iPhones, but both are password protected.
  
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• Adobe taps former Informatica CEO Chakravarthy to lead its digital experience business

  07-01-2020 16:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The move highlights how Adobe sees data management and integration critical to its expansion efforts.
  
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• It's 2020: How many PCs are still running Windows 7?

  07-01-2020 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  A hundred million here, a half-billion there: Calculating the installed base of PCs, including those still running Windows 7, is a tricky task, filled with uncertainty. After clearing away the noise, I think I’ve got a reliable estimate.
  
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• Want the best charging cable money can buy? Get an Anker PowerLine+ III cable

  07-01-2020 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  I don't usually get all excited about charging cables anymore, but Anker's PowerLine + III cables have changed that.
  
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• Travelex faces ransom demands following NYE malware attack

  07-01-2020 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The currency exchange has been issued a deadline to pay up by those responsible.
  
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• Viofo A129 Pro Duo dash cam hands-on: Compact and simple to use with a great app

  07-01-2020 15:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The Viofo A129 is a nice little dash cam with an excellent app and easy-to-use buttons that will give you the peace of mind you need when out on the road.
  
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• UK man sentenced to prison for hacking and spying on victims through their webcams

  07-01-2020 15:36 via zdnet.com
  
  UK police say suspect recorded victims during intimate moments using malware named Imminent Monitor RAT.
  
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• CES 2020: Uber and Hyundai's new flying taxi? I give it one star

  07-01-2020 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  CES sees the unveiling of a joint effort from Hyundai and Uber to ferry people through the skies. It will take a leap of faith.
  
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• YouTube rolls out changes for COPPA compliance, expects 'significant impact' for creators

  07-01-2020 15:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Content creators may be in for a bumpy ride.
  
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• CES 2020: New Dell Linux developer XPS 13 laptop is on its way

  07-01-2020 15:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The next-generation of Dell's high-end Linux laptops will come with up to 32GB of RAM.
  
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• CES 2020: Aukey debuts tiny chargers for all your USB-C devices

  07-01-2020 15:14 via zdnet.com
  
  For everything from a MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 13, to a Nintendo Switch, Aukey's new Omnia Series chargers has you covered.
  
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• The Bafta nominees you can watch on Netflix and Amazon right now

  07-01-2020 14:52
  
  You can stream loads of the nominees on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV
  
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• Monitor Traeger pellet levels with your phone, control your grill with Amazon Alexa

  07-01-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  After experiencing the joy of wood pellet grilling, it's fun to see a useful accessory and more smart home integration launch from the folks at Traeger Grills.
  
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• Tiny 8TB SanDisk SSD: It's 'world's highest capacity' pocket-sized portable drive

  07-01-2020 14:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Along with its 8TB SanDisk pocketable SSD prototype, Western Digital unveils a $250 1TB thumb-drive.
  
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• Artificial humans? Samsung Labs' new project has a lot of hype to live up to

  07-01-2020 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the company, Neons are digital avatars that are more human than humans, and will blend in perfectly with real people.
  
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• Artificial humans? Samsung Labs' Neon project has a lot of hype to live up to

  07-01-2020 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the company, Neons are digital avatars that are more human than humans, and will blend in perfectly with real people.
  
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• CES 2020: Klaxoon Teamplayer turns any screen into a collaborative workspace

  07-01-2020 14:15 via zdnet.com
  
  This fast-growing French startup takes a creative approach to collaboration.
  
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• This password-stealing malware just got updated with new tactics to help it hide better

  07-01-2020 14:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Predator the Thief provided updated again; make sure your systems are patched and staff are alert to the risks of phishing.
  
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• Work better, do more in 2020: Optimize how you organize your work

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Having trouble getting into the groove for 2020? 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, on Day 2, we dig into organization tips and techniques.
  
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• Insight Partners acquires enterprise security firm Armis in $1.1 billion deal

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Insight Partners says the deal addresses a global enterprise endpoint security need.
  
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• Disk-wiping malware, phishing and espionage: How Iran's cyber attack options stack up

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  US warns that cyberattacks could be part of Iran's plans as tensions rise. This is what Iran's current offensive cyber capabilities look like.
  
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• Disk-wiping malware, phishing and espionage: How Iran's cyber attack capabilities stack up

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  US warns that cyberattacks could be part of Iran's plans as tensions rise. This is what Iran's current offensive cyber capabilities look like.
  
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• CES 2020: BlackBerry integrates Cylance with QNX to create new security framework for OEMs

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  BlackBerry said the new AI-based service is meant to protect connected cars from cyber threats.
  
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• Avnet launches IoT suite, platform as it looks to expand markets

  07-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Avet has been working in the IoT space for years, but more as a distributor. Now it plans to enable customer to scale IoT deployments quickly and ultimately tap new markets.
  
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• Programming language of 2019? Python beaten by trusty old C

  07-01-2020 13:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Up and coming developers can do themselves a favor by learning the programming language C.
  
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• Iran's hackers can be a real threat to Trump

  07-01-2020 13:22
  
  Iran has real hacking powers, but exactly what it's capable of and what it's willing to do remains to be seen
  
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• Facebook: We'll ban deepfakes but only if they break these rules

  07-01-2020 12:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Some deepfake videos could remain on Facebook – they just might not be promoted through the News Feed.
  
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• This new wearable tech could let you control your TV by thought alone

  07-01-2020 12:12 via zdnet.com
  
  A new device announced ahead of CES can capture and interpret your visual cortex. Hope or hype?
  
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• CES 2020: ASUS expands business and gaming laptop lineup, explores AI IoT market

  07-01-2020 11:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The PC maker is focusing on enterprise devices, gaming, and AIoT at this year’s show.
  
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• Half of the websites using WebAssembly use it for malicious purposes

  07-01-2020 08:47 via zdnet.com
  
  WebAssembly not that popular: Only 1,639 sites of the Top 1 Million use WebAssembly.
  
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• Twitter bots and trolls promote conspiracy theories about Australian bushfires

  07-01-2020 07:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Research from QUT shows that 'some kind of a disinformation campaign' is pushing the Twitter hashtag #ArsonEmergency. There is no arson emergency.
  
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• You need to start making home cybersecurity a big priority

  07-01-2020 07:00
  
  We can no longer rely on technology providers to protect the integrity of our personal data republics
  
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• Dead bodies are revealing the secrets of how cancer kills

  07-01-2020 07:00
  
  Terminally ill cancer patients are giving scientists a precious resource to understand the disease: their own bodies, freshly supplied for autopsy
  
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• BMW's electrified X5 has an all-new hybrid powertrain

  07-01-2020 07:00
  
  The BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance has a whole host of new features, including a turbo-hybrid system developed from scratch, increased electric range and 394bhp
  
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• TPG complains of 'wireless attack' by 5G on fixed line broadband

  07-01-2020 06:45 via zdnet.com
  
  If only a certain telco had not dropped plans to create its own mobile networks, nor try to merge with the number three mobile operator.
  
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• CES 2020: LG targets selling 6 million OLED TV panels

  07-01-2020 06:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The South Korean display maker expects to return to profitability during the second half of 2020, its CEO said.
  
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• Huawei allowed to participate in India's 5G trial phase, but will it be allowed to win?

  07-01-2020 06:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Industry players believe Huawei's telecom equipment is both cheaper and of better quality which is why they love it. Huawei hopes that the Indian government takes note and follows suit.
  
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• CES 2020: Samsung rolls out 'Ballie' the robot to demo its vision for human-centered tech

  07-01-2020 05:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The small, rolling robot with on-device AI capabilities demonstrates Samsung's vision of robots as "life companions,"Samsung President and CEO H.S. Kim said at CES
  
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• CES 2020: NEC comes back to the U.S. with new LaVie laptops, all-in-one PC

  07-01-2020 04:45 via zdnet.com
  
  While NEC Personal Computers, a joint venture between NEC and Lenovo, has been producing PCs in Japan since 2011, its systems haven't reached American shores for some time. The new LaVie lineup of two laptops and an all-in-one desktop will change that when they become available this March.
  
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