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• Tesla aims for ‘designed in China' vehicles

  16-01-2020 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The US electric vehicle giant’s first overseas manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China has effectively lowered costs by as much as 65% for making the Model 3, according to local reports.
  
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• Cybersecurity firm McAfee names new CEO

  16-01-2020 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Chris Young is stepping down as CEO of the cybersecurity company.
  
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• Cornerstone acquires Clustree for its AI-powered skills engine

  16-01-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Cornerstone paid $18.5 million for Clustree on the premise that their AI can help organizations better understand and manage their employees' skills.
  
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• FBI: Nation-state actors have breached two US municipalities

  16-01-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The SharePoint CVE-2019-0604 vulnerability has been one of the most targeted security flaw
  
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• AI and human soft skills will drive leadership priorities in 2020s, LinkedIn survey finds

  16-01-2020 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The survey found that a purpose driven and caring mindset was the number one quality leaders should strive for, followed by an ability to embrace technology.
  
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• Who needs Google? Huawei wants mobile developers to build for its new app store

  16-01-2020 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  But the success of the Chinese manufacturer's charm campaign - and mobile platform - is far from certain.
  
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• 5 technology trends for the roaring 20s, part 2: AI, Knowledge Graphs, infinity and beyond

  16-01-2020 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  You don't have to be a fortune teller to identify AI as the key trend for the 2020s. But there is nuance regarding AI hardware and software that deserves to be highlighted.
  
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• 2gether unmasks 2020 cryptocurrency users: Who are they?

  16-01-2020 15:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies are gearing up for the explosion in use of cryptocurrencies -- but who are the everyday crypto users?
  
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• Using Google Authenticator? Here's why you should get rid of it

  16-01-2020 15:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but it's old and has some severe downsides.
  
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• Doogee N100 hands-on: A low-cost, entry-level rugged phone with a long-lasting battery

  16-01-2020 15:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The Doogee N100 is a superb, entry-level phone, which is tough enough to stand up to the knocks and bumps of everyday use. It also has a battery that will last and last.
  
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• Microsoft touts new cell-connected, ARM-based Windows 10 PCs for the education market

  16-01-2020 15:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Ahead of next week's Bett UK education conference, Microsoft is showcasing new and refreshed Windows 10 PCs..
  
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• HP unveils new ProBook laptop for SMBs

  16-01-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The ProBook x360 435 G7 laptops are powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 series APUs and deliver features such as built-in security, increased durability
  
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• One month with Amazon's Echo Buds: Alexa isn't smart enough yet

  16-01-2020 14:58
  
  The Echo Buds offer a whole lot of wireless earbud for £120. But Alexa isn't smart enough for the streets yet and it's worth paying more for superior sound
  
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• How many computers do you use regularly?

  16-01-2020 14:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Desktop and laptop? Work, home, laptop? More? We asked around and were surprised just how many machines folks are using on a daily basis.
  
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• Facebook Disaster Maps data plays a part in tackling Australia’s bushfires

  16-01-2020 14:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook has opened up real-time map data and has also pledged to donate to those fighting the blaze.
  
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• Web developers: Microsoft Blazor lets you build native iOS, Android apps in C#, .NET

  16-01-2020 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft offers a new tool for building native iOS and Android apps in programming language C# and .NET.
  
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• Salesforce launches a new Trailhead app for easier hands-on learning

  16-01-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new app makes it easier to get started on Trailhead Playground, Salesforce's developer environment
  
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• Beware of this sneaky phishing technique now being used in more attacks

  16-01-2020 13:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Security company researchers warn of a large increase in conversation-hijacking attacks. Here's what they are and how to spot them.
  
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• YouTube tackles trolls with Profile cards, comment history records

  16-01-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The testing period is over and Android users will soon be able to check commenter logs.
  
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• Oracle just released a whopping 334 security fixes in critical patch update

  16-01-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Oracle patches over 100 flaws that can be remotely exploited without credentials.
  
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• SoftBank's $108 billion Vision Fund 2 is on shaky ground

  16-01-2020 12:47
  
  Whatever happened to Vision Fund 2? SoftBank’s ambitious plan to launch a second gargantuan fund for tech investment has repeatedly stalled. Now, market sources believe it may never happen
  
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• The UK's tech unicorns are booming, but the next wave won't find it so easy

  16-01-2020 12:35 via zdnet.com
  
  A new report shows that although huge amounts of money were injected in tech across the globe, early-stage funding is worryingly declining.
  
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• Windows 10 users: Google reveals when it's killing off Chrome apps

  16-01-2020 12:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Google to end support for Chrome apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux this year to push ahead with web apps.
  
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• Google launches Cloud Premium Support for enterprise customers

  16-01-2020 12:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The service will support the “enterprise and mission-critical needs of Google Cloud customers.”
  
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• Over 80% of tech leaders predict downturn. The good news?

  16-01-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  According to a new report, there may be a silver lining to a looming slowdown.
  
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• Proof-of-concept exploits published for the Microsoft-NSA crypto bug

  16-01-2020 09:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Two proof-of-concept exploits published for the CurveBall (CVE-2020-0601) vulnerability.
  
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• Why the government's plan to rescue Flybe is doomed to fail

  16-01-2020 07:00
  
  Ailing budget airline Flybe is in line for a rescue package from the government. But that alone won't be enough to save it
  
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• Politics is completely broken. It's time to reimagine the state

  16-01-2020 07:00
  
  Our current political systems are creaking under the weight of populism. But technology offers a route towards a new kind of government
  
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• Toyota invests $394 million in Joby Aviation's flying taxis

  16-01-2020 05:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest funding round brings Toyota's total investment in Joby Aviation to $720 million.
  
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• US and China officially sign phase one of trade deal

  16-01-2020 05:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Deal sees China committing to stopping the forced transfers, intellectual property theft, counterfeiting, and piracy of US technology.
  
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• Gartner predicts Aussie tech spending to reach nearly AU$100b this year

  16-01-2020 04:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Expecting spend to tip AU$103 billion in 2021.
  
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• Google removes WhatsGap from app store

  16-01-2020 01:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The search engine giant claims the 'sensitive content' on WhatsGap violated the company's content policy.
  
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• Telstra expands cloud connectivity to 38 markets with Equinix

  16-01-2020 01:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The expansion is a bump up from Telstra's existing programmable network that consists of only eight markets.
  
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• Chinese man arrested after making $1.6 million from selling VPN services

  16-01-2020 01:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese authorities continue their crackdown against unauthorized VPN services with what appears to be their biggest catch so far.
  
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• Bose to shutter 119 stores across Australia, North America, Europe, and Japan

  16-01-2020 00:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The headphone maker says most of its sales come via online, anyway.
  
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• Mozilla lays off about 70 employees including senior staffers

  16-01-2020 00:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Known best for its Firefox browser, Mozilla laid off approximately 6% of its staff in the face of diminishing revenue.
  
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