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• Peloton's logistics, supply chain improvements bolster Q2 sales as company sees app as lead-gen tool

  05-02-2020 23:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Peloton's outlook was solid, and the company said that it is approaching the 1 million subscriber mark for fiscal 2020, but growth was below what Wall Street wanted.
  
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• 310 digital currency exchanges registered with Austrac

  05-02-2020 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  They occurred after the watchdog got the green light in December 2017 to extend anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulation to digital currency exchanges.
  
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• Twilio Q4, revenue outlook strong, but forecasts loss in Q1

  05-02-2020 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Twilio is posting strong revenue growth but its earnings outlook for the first quarter and fiscal 2020 fall short of expectations.
  
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• Nuance beats Q1 profit estimates

  05-02-2020 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  FireEye, Cognizant and Netgear also reported quarterly results Wednesday.
  
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• Apple announces first iOS 13.4 beta, MacOS universal purchases, and WatchOS IAPs

  05-02-2020 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Soon, you'll be able to buy an app on your Mac and install that same app on your iPhone without having to buy it again.
  
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• Qualcomm's 5G business reaches "significant inflection point"

  05-02-2020 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The US chipmaker beat Q1 estimates as it begins to realize the benefits of the ramp to 5G
  
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• Complaining users call out businesses on social media for better service

  05-02-2020 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers in the digital age expect instant responses when they complain to brands. But what prompts their personal frustrations with a product or service?
  
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• Bug hunter finds cryptocurrency-mining botnet on DOD network

  05-02-2020 20:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Monero-mining botnet infects one of the DOD's Jenkins servers.
  
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• Uber self-driving cars allowed back on California roads

  05-02-2020 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fatal crash slowed its plans to develop self-driving technology, which is seen as crucial to the future of the ride-hailing firm.
  
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• Nike has finally revealed the secrets of its 1:59 marathon shoe

  05-02-2020 20:00
  
  As World Athletics tightens rules around running shoes, Nike is relying on "Air Pods" to save the day (no, not that kind of AirPod)
  
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• Flexera buys Revulytics to help software vendors monetize better

  05-02-2020 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Flexera said it will integrate Revulytics with its offerings for compliance intelligence as well as usage analytics.
  
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• Chrome to block intrusive video ads starting August 5, 2020

  05-02-2020 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Google to implement new quality standard for video ads for Chrome, but also YouTube.
  
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• As support ends, Windows 7 users head for the exits

  05-02-2020 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  PC owners who had been putting off the decision to upgrade or retire their old Windows 7 PCs woke up suddenly in January, as support for the older OS officially ended. Data from multiple sources shows a sharp decline in the Windows 7 population, as Windows 10 usage continues to grow.
  
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• Broken processes are the biggest cybersecurity threat to your organization

  05-02-2020 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Security products can't save you from broken processes.
  
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• Record sums were spent on cloud computing this year, and the bills are only getting bigger

  05-02-2020 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  As industries digitize, investments in cloud infrastructure are becoming ever-larger.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Fifa eClub World Cup

  05-02-2020 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fifa eClub World Cup starts on Friday in Italy will see 24 teams from all over the world battling it out to be crowned the winner.
  
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• Microsoft to combine its Windows client and hardware teams under Chief Product Officer Panos Panay

  05-02-2020 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  It's reorg day in Microsoft's Experiences and Devices unit. Here's what's happening, including what's happening with Windows client and Surface.
  
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• LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner to pass the CEO torch to Ryan Roslansky

  05-02-2020 17:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Jeff Weiner, who has served as LinkedIn CEO before (and after) Microsoft bought the company, is stepping down.
  
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• Macy's doubles down on digital growth strategy amid latest restructuring

  05-02-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The retailer on Tuesday announced​ another major restructuring that includes the closing of 125 stores over the next three years and a 9% reduction of its corporate workforce.
  
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• CDPwn vulnerabilities impact tens of millions of enterprise devices

  05-02-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  CDPwn vulnerabilities can be used to escalate initial access and completely take over entire networks.
  
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• Speed up your iPhone by clearing the RAM

  05-02-2020 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  iPhone feeling sluggish? Here's how to reset the RAM and speed it up. And this works for all iPhone models, whether they have Touch ID or Face ID.
  
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• The mysterious disappearance of Google's click metric

  05-02-2020 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google makes less money per click every quarter. Now, we won't know how much less. Is there trouble ahead in online advertising?
  
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• Windows 10 users encountering problems with built-in search

  05-02-2020 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Windows Search service that's built into Windows 10 is encountering issues. No word yet on the cause or ETA for a fix.
  
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• Morph your Ikea Frekvens gear into boomboxes, canons and chickens

  05-02-2020 16:05
  
  Because no other speakers party like Teenage Engineering speakers party
  
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• Nomad releases Moment lens compatible Rugged cases for Apple iPhone 11 and Google Pixel 4

  05-02-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Nomad makes some fantastic Horween leather cases designed to protect your phone in style while Moment has lenses to take your camera experience to the next level. The combination of both results in the best cases for smartphones.
  
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• Defending democracy in a post-truth world filled with AI, VR and deepfakes

  05-02-2020 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Samuel Woolley's The Reality Game documents an online world awash with alternative facts, deepfakes and other digitally disseminated disinformation, and explores how to limit the damage in the future.
  
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• Dear Silicon Valley bigheads, tech doesn't make everything better

  05-02-2020 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  You're still laughing at the Democratic Iowa caucus app, aren't you? I'm staring at a report that suggests Amazon's Alexa isn't all that either.
  
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• Brazilian firm exposes personal details of thousands of soccer fans

  05-02-2020 15:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Supporters of local club Palmeiras were the most affected by the leak, investigated by ZDNet in partnership with news website The Hack.
  
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• Apple patent explores crease-free folding phone

  05-02-2020 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The technology giant's new patent sets out to eliminate the biggest issues with foldable devices.
  
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• How to get rid of bloatware and clean your Windows 10 Start menu (without questionable cleanup tools)

  05-02-2020 15:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows is powerful, but it often arrives on your PC as a bloated, crapware-filled mess. Here's how to remove the bloatware and clean it up, without making things worse with more crapware-filled helper apps.
  
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• Must-have gadgets for your office or workshop

  05-02-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your office or workshop with these gadgets that will boost your productivity and allow you to get more done in less time.
  
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• MicroStrategy and Couchbase ready cloud-savvy releases

  05-02-2020 14:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether with enterprise BI or NoSQL database as a service (DBaaS), companies with a data-driven credo have lots of new tech to play with. And it's all about the cloud.
  
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• Looking to hire a '10x developer'? You can try, but it probably won't boost productivity

  05-02-2020 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  New study challenges the idea that hunting for an individual star developer will boost productivity.
  
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• Oracle Cloud update: Literally doubling down

  05-02-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Oracle Cloud’s 2020 strategy will heavily focus on addressing customers’ data sovereignty high-availability requirements by nearly doubling cloud center regions and redundancy; while its autonomous database grows into more of a multi-functional umbrella offering.
  
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• Ad-targeting should be made transparent, data ethics body says

  05-02-2020 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Online political ads should be more tightly regulated, a data ethics body says.
  
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• One in three NHS computers is still running outdated Windows 7 software

  05-02-2020 13:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Exclusive: Government misses its own target of updating all PCs by January this year.
  
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• UK small businesses say cyberattack fears, not cash flow, keeps them awake at night

  05-02-2020 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The use of consumer rather than business-grade cybersecurity solutions is not helping matters.
  
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• Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress

  05-02-2020 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech firm has cancelled its appearance at Mobile World Congress due to the virus.
  
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• iPad project gives medics access to patient data with their thumbprints

  05-02-2020 13:16 via zdnet.com
  
  London Ambulance Service is pioneering the use of iPads in the NHS – and it’s a project that’s helping to change perceptions on data security and boost operational efficiency.
  
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• Programming language popularity: Apple's Objective-C tumbles down the rankings

  05-02-2020 13:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Six year after Apple introduced Swift as a replacement for Objective-C, the legacy language takes a big hit.
  
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• Future of fulfillment: Robots, trikes, and very small spaces

  05-02-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The future of fast delivery and easy returns depends on a surprising convergence of technologies and real estate.
  
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• Must-have macOS security, productivity, and performance utilities

  05-02-2020 12:57 via zdnet.com
  
  A selection of the best performance, security, and productivity apps and utilities to help you get the most from your Mac.
  
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• Best video conferencing services for business: Zoom, WebEx, AnyMeeting, Slack, and more

  05-02-2020 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Which video conferencing platform is right for your business? We've gathered details about 10 leading services, all capable of providing high-quality video with collaboration tools. You might not get any frequent flier miles, but you'll get plenty of work accomplished.
  
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• How esports, athletics, research and business blend together at NYIT

  05-02-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNet caught up with NYIT's athletic director Dan Velez to talk about the university's esports program, the CyBears, and the intersection of business, technology, and sports.
  
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• Irish watchdog launches Google, Tinder GDPR data processing probe

  05-02-2020 11:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The companies’ roles as data controllers are being examined in depth.
  
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• Twitter: We'll kill deepfakes but only if they're harmful

  05-02-2020 11:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Twitter will remove some deepfakes and start labeling 'significantly and deceptively altered' tweets with warnings.
  
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• Microsoft says it detects 77,000 active web shells on a daily basis

  05-02-2020 11:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft detects and tracks a daily average of around 77,000 active web shells, spread across 46,000 infected servers.
  
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• How Skyscanner aims to keep its culture despite massive growth

  05-02-2020 11:00
  
  “It’s obviously a risk that the bigger you get, the slower you become”
  
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• The growing robot workforce means we'll need a robot HR department, too

  05-02-2020 10:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Just because they are robots doesn't mean they shouldn't get the resources they need.
  
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• Could a hand washing robot help save lives?

  05-02-2020 07:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pepe, the robot offers hygiene advice from the World Health Organisation.
  
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