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• Will the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting impact on cities?

  17-04-2020 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  With teleworking rates likely to remain higher than pre-pandemic rates, changing consumption patterns and housing preferences could have big implications for cities, the Conference Board predicts.
  
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• Networking sales grow amid slump in IT infrastructure market in Brazil

  17-04-2020 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Concerns around boosting remote working are driving buying decisions, according to research.
  
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• Most consumers admit to sharing passwords with someone outside their home

  17-04-2020 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Although Americans worry about their devices being hacked, most are happy to share their passwords.
  
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• Zoom vs Microsoft Teams? Now even Parliament is trying to decide

  17-04-2020 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  To let members of Parliament get on with their work, a "virtual Parliament" is being created, using both Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
  
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• When this pandemic is over, will you want to leave your home office?

  17-04-2020 17:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Even though the past few weeks have felt like months, you know it's going to have to come to an end. But will you want things to go back to how they were?
  
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• Coronavirus scams: This is how much people have lost to online fraudsters so far

  17-04-2020 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Action Fraud details the latest figures - and warns people to be mindful of fraudsters and scammers.
  
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• Why you’ve been having so many weird lockdown dreams

  17-04-2020 17:03
  
  Coming up today: how blood could be key in the fight against coronavirus, we explain how to level-up your Zoom pub quiz experience and explain why you’ve been having so many weird lockdown dreams
  
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• Coronavirus: EU and Australian tracing apps 'ready in weeks'

  17-04-2020 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Italy, Germany, Denmark and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps.
  
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• Programming languages: JavaScript now used by 12 million developers but Kotlin rises fastest

  17-04-2020 15:49 via zdnet.com
  
  JavaScript extends its lead as the world's most popular programming language, followed by Python and Java.
  
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• DHS CISA: Companies are getting hacked even after patching Pulse Secure VPNs

  17-04-2020 14:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Hackers compromised Pulse Secure VPNs, stole AD credentials, and are now using the stolen passwords to access internal networks even after companies patched their VPN servers.
  
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• Windows Defender crashes: Microsoft fixes bug causing full scans to fail

  17-04-2020 14:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Windows Defender antivirus was crashing when hitting filenames with two dots.
  
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• PoetRAT Trojan targets energy sector using coronavirus lures

  17-04-2020 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Wind turbine operators are the focus of a new data-stealing campaign.
  
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• If Bluetooth doesn’t work for contact-tracing apps, what will?

  17-04-2020 13:15
  
  The inherent limitations of Bluetooth will make Apple and Google’s contact-tracing apps woefully imprecise, but right now it might be the best solution we’ve got
  
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• Apple's new MacBook feature: Longer battery lifespan but possibly less time on a single charge

  17-04-2020 13:09 via zdnet.com
  
  macOS Catalina 10.15.5 brings battery health feature to MacBooks but it may cut how long they run on a single charge.
  
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• Ford’s new patent application explores how smell sensors could change taxi bookings

  17-04-2020 12:57 via zdnet.com
  
  If you can’t endure particular smells, these sensors could ensure you don’t hop into the wrong car.
  
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• Facebook will now warn you if you’ve interacted with fake, dangerous coronavirus posts

  17-04-2020 12:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The fight against COVID-19 scams, misinformation, and fake cures continues.
  
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• For seniors on COVID-19 lockdown, Alexa proves to be a valuable friend

  17-04-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At California senior living centers run by the nonprofit Eskaton, technology use is up among seniors looking to fend off loneliness. Their changing habits shed new light on why some tools like voice assistants are more useful than others.
  
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• Clipboard hijacking malware found in 725 Ruby libraries

  17-04-2020 11:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The malware would replace Bitcoin addresses copied to the clipboard with one controlled by the attacker.
  
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• Bad news: Dark web sales of fraud guides are booming. Good news: They're useless fakes

  17-04-2020 11:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Fraudsters are selling fraudulent fraud guides to wannabee fraudsters.
  
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• Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

  17-04-2020 11:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19.
  
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• Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news

  17-04-2020 08:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories.
  
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• How to pimp Google Meet to give it Zoom's best features

  17-04-2020 07:33
  
  Frustrated with the lack of customisation on Google's video conferencing app, two developers have created free software designed to make Meet more like Zoom
  
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• Coronavirus broke the global food supply chain. It may never recover

  17-04-2020 07:33
  
  Turns out once you turn off the milk, it’s pretty difficult to turn it back on. And small changes will likely have profound global consequences
  
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• Australian NBN peak total upstream traffic barely lifts over 1Tbps

  17-04-2020 07:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Little to separate peak throughput during the day and evening.
  
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• Coronavirus news fatigue is real and it could become a big problem

  17-04-2020 07:00
  
  The spike in views of coronavirus coverage is falling away – but it's vital that journalists hold the public's attention if we're going to keep the pandemic at bay
  
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• Is COVID-19 the push businesses need to fast-track technology adoption?

  17-04-2020 06:27 via zdnet.com
  Some may come out on top when this topsy-turvy world ends.
  
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• Academics steal data from air-gapped systems using PC fan vibrations

  17-04-2020 06:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Israeli researchers use vibrations from CPU, GPU, or PC chassis fans to broadcast stolen information through solid materials and to nearby receives, breaking air-gapped system protections.
  
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• COVID-19 will hit certain Indian IT contracts harder than others

  17-04-2020 06:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Digital projects of sizeable scale will suffer while those that offer short-term cost savings are looking to be more teneable
  
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• Apple to reopen store in South Korea

  17-04-2020 04:33 via zdnet.com
  
  South Korea will be the first country after China to reopen after the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Morrison says using COVID-19 tracing app a matter of 'national service'

  17-04-2020 03:39 via zdnet.com
  
  He doesn't want to make it mandatory, but said doing so could help save someone's life.
  
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• TSMC cuts growth outlook for 2020

  17-04-2020 03:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Chipmaker admits it cannot outrun the coronavirus.
  
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• GE Healthcare and Microsoft partner to help hospitals fight COVID-19

  17-04-2020 02:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Together they have developed remote data monitoring technology.
  
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• NBN stumps up for AU$150 million COVID-19 relief fund

  17-04-2020 02:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Money to be directed to low-income households with children at school and struggling small and medium-sized businesses.
  
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• The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

  17-04-2020 01:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.
  
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• Intel, Udacity launch nanodegree program for edge AI developers

  17-04-2020 01:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The program will train developers in deep learning and computer vision using Intel's OpenVINO toolkit.
  
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• Verizon extends Those Who Serve discount to nurses and teachers

  17-04-2020 00:27 via zdnet.com
  
  It is inspiring to see medical staff working hard to help patients battle coronavirus and we are seeing companies around the world recognize their efforts. Verizon is supporting these workers with discounted plans while also contributing in many other areas during this crisis.
  
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• Google Meet now available via Gmail for G Suite customers

  17-04-2020 00:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The enterprise videoconferencing tool will reportedly get new features soon, including a new layout option, improved video quality in dim lighting and the ability to filter background noise.
  
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