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• How to easily move your photos from Facebook to Google Photos

  01-05-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Sick of having your shared photos scattered hither and yon? Facebook and Google, in a first step to making photo transfer easier, have made it possible to copy your photos and videos from Facebook to Google Photos.
  
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• Elon Musk tweet wipes $14bn off Tesla's value

  01-05-2020 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tweet was one of several bizarre postings, including a promise to sell his possessions.
  
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• Automatic Labs is shutting down its vehicle tracking service later this month

  01-05-2020 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  In an email sent out to Automatic users, the company cites COVID-19's impact on its business as the reason for shutting down.
  
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• Could a neural network have predicted this pandemic’s impact?

  01-05-2020 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  World leaders are being blamed either for ignoring the data belying the significance of the novel coronavirus, or paying too much attention to it. Perhaps it would help if neural networks made that data more relevant.
  
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• Google rolls out new AI-powered product for banks processing PPP loans

  01-05-2020 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The PPP Lending AI solution is designed for lending institutions that have been overwhelmed by loan applications from small businesses seeking COVID-19 pandemic relief.
  
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• Trump bans acquisition of foreign power grid equipment, citing hacking threats

  01-05-2020 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  White House says foreign-made equipment "augments the ability of foreign adversaries to create and exploit vulnerabilities" in the US power grid.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ireland and UK opt for different tracing approaches

  01-05-2020 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The border with Northern Ireland presents "technical challenges" that have yet to be solved.
  
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• The home networks we need today are coming tomorrow

  01-05-2020 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  New spectrum and new standards are set to improve Wi-Fi's speed for demanding applications while a consortium of industry giants are moving forward with plans to drive interoperability in the smart home.
  
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• Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked

  01-05-2020 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ethos Capital wanted to run the company behind .org web domains for profit.
  
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• Speed: Being relevant in the Next Normal

  01-05-2020 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Speed is the new currency of business, but you cannot be fast if you are not designed for movement. Mobility and continuity, the two key components of movement, will enable speed and business relevance in this next normal economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Astronauts adopt Mozilla speech tech to control Moon robots

  01-05-2020 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The text-to-speech engine will give astronauts their hands back during complex tasks.
  
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• Coronavirus is making you hungry for skin

  01-05-2020 17:48
  
  Coming up today: why we’re all hungry for skin, why everyone is getting in a flap over apps and some depressing economic news
  
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• New Firefox service will generate unique email aliases to enter in online forms

  01-05-2020 16:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Firefox Private Relay add-on to help users safeguard their email addresses from spammers.
  
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• Best free music services in 2020: Drowning out the pandemic with streaming tunes

  01-05-2020 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  You don't have to spend any of your money to get your music.
  
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• Working from home: The pets of ZDNet

  01-05-2020 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time for something to break up the doom and gloom. With that, we present you with the Internet's most reliable smile-generator, our pets. Please say "hi" to some of the most beloved members of ZDNet's extended family.
  
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• Outsourcing and everything as a service: Business tech priorities for 2020

  01-05-2020 15:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The coronavirus pandemic is testing small businesses as never before, exposing any weaknesses in their tech setups. But with the right plans in place, SMBs will have a better chance of pulling through.
  
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• Survey: SMBs' tech stack relies on internal and cloud-based servers

  01-05-2020 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  63% of survey respondents deploy both on- and off-premises internal servers.
  
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• YubiKey hands-on: Hardware-based 2FA is more secure, but watch out for these gotchas

  01-05-2020 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Adding a hardware key as an additional authentication factor for online services is a great way to ratchet up your security. But be prepared for a bit of a learning curve and some frustration, especially on mobile devices.
  
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• Free PDF: The new SMB stack

  01-05-2020 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  What do small business leaders need to know about building their IT stack? Find out by downloading the free PDF ebook version of a special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic.
  
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• Coronavirus: David Icke kicked off Facebook

  01-05-2020 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mr Icke's page was removed for publishing "health misinformation that could cause physical harm".
  
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• Windows 10 2004: This is last preview before May general availability, says Microsoft

  01-05-2020 14:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft issues what it expects to be the final preview build of Windows 10 May 2020 Update before its wider release.
  
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• NSA security guide: How to choose safe conferencing and collaboration tools

  01-05-2020 14:44 via zdnet.com
  
  NSA publishes guidance on choosing a secure teleworking service. Assessed tools include Slack, Zoom, Signal, Skype, more.
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown hastens e-book VAT exemption

  01-05-2020 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amazon says it will reduce prices but the Times newspaper subscription will remain the same.
  
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• Apple Q2 2020: Five things you need to know

  01-05-2020 14:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Yeah, even in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic, Apple is far from doomed.
  
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• This is what COVID-19 is turning us into. It isn't pretty

  01-05-2020 13:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone declares nothing will ever be the same again. But what will the future really be like? A research company has troubling predictions.
  
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• Oracle warns of attacks against recently patched WebLogic security bug

  01-05-2020 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Oracle patched the bug last month but attacks began after proof-of-concept code was published on GitHub.
  
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• Microsoft: Our Rust programming language Windows runtime library is now in preview

  01-05-2020 13:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft releases a public preview of Rust/WinRT for Rust programming language developers to test.
  
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• Coronavirus: Virtual marriage on Animal Crossing

  01-05-2020 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A couple whose ceremony was cancelled invite friends and family to watch them tie the knot on screen.
  
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• The International: Major eSports tournament postponed

  01-05-2020 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last year the event had a prize pool worth $35m (£28m).
  
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• SaltStack Salt critical bugs allow data center, cloud server hijacking as root

  01-05-2020 13:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers expect the vulnerabilities to be exploited in the wild within days.
  
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• YouTube’s Candy King is running a sugary online cartel

  01-05-2020 12:59
  
  Every school has that one kid who tries to make money by selling sweets and drinks. Now, there’s an online community sharing tips and tricks for maximising profits
  
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• This new cybersecurity school will teach kids to crack codes from home

  01-05-2020 12:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Online initiative looks to inspire a new generation of cybersecurity talent to bring out their 'digital Sherlock Holmes' while schools remain closed.
  
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• Deezer develops AI to detect explicit song lyrics

  01-05-2020 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The streaming service says it hopes to make it easier for people to hide offensive content.
  
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• ICANN: We reject $1.1bn sale of .org registry to private equity firm

  01-05-2020 12:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Transfer to a for-profit private equity firm would create "unacceptable uncertainty" for the registry.
  
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• Ninja Forms WordPress bug exposed over a million users to XSS attacks, website hijacking

  01-05-2020 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The severe XSS vulnerability permitted site takeover and visitor browser redirection to malicious websites.
  
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• Mobile apps and contact tracing: These tools are helping to end the lockdown

  01-05-2020 11:44 via zdnet.com
  
  A Czech mapping system called 'Smart Quarantine' is helping ease tough restrictive measures and curb the outbreak.
  
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• The modern career path with Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis

  01-05-2020 11:28
  
  A virtual briefing with Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, co-authors of 'The Squiggly Career' – part of the WIRED Insights COVID-19 series
  
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• Amazon confirms price cut for ebooks in the UK

  01-05-2020 11:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers can now enjoy a permanent 20% price cut due to VAT changes.
  
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• Want to earn money while in lockdown? There’s an app for that

  01-05-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Many companies profit from your data without paying you a cent. It’s time to get your share of the money pie from the data you own.
  
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• The best Mac app is now available from the Mac App Store

  01-05-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can download CleanMyMac X directly from the Mac App Store… but some features are missing because they aren't allowed by Apple.
  
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• Dreambot malware operation goes silent

  01-05-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Dreambot backend servers have gone down and no new samples have been spotted for weeks.
  
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• A robot controlled by muscle signals and other tech news

  01-05-2020 10:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best of the week's technology stories.
  
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• What effect has coronavirus, self-isolation, and quarantine had on weight, sleep, and activity levels? Fitness trackers offer an insight

  01-05-2020 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What effect has dramatically changed daily habits had on people's health?
  
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• AGD says Australian data restricted for use in US capital offence investigations

  01-05-2020 09:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The Attorney-General said the Minister cannot specify an agreement without a written assurance restricting or excluding the use of Australian-sourced information in proceedings relating to a foreign offence that is punishable by death.
  
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• Acer Australia's profit and revenue on a downward trend in FY19

  01-05-2020 09:14 via zdnet.com
  
  After-tax profit and revenue both decreased during the financial year to AU$2 million and AU$286 million respectively.
  
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• Western Digital: Cloud, data center storage demand strong amid buildout

  01-05-2020 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In the third quarter, Western Digital's client device sales were up 13% due to work from home moves. Data center sales were up 22% due to cloud demand.
  
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• Canberra using a cold beer on a Friday as a guilt trip to download COVIDSafe

  01-05-2020 08:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The prime minister just wants Australians to get back to a normal life involving footy and the pub.
  
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• Only 3% of tower outages during bushfire peak due to fire damage

  01-05-2020 08:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Loss of power was responsible for 88% of all outages in bushfire hit areas from mid-December to January 31.
  
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• Can a simple charging mistake cause your MacBook Pro to overheat?

  01-05-2020 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Can you really charge your MacBook Pro a "wrong way," causing overheating and throttling of the CPU? If so, what can you do about it?
  
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• Unisys Australia in reverse with AU$3 million EBITDA and net losses

  01-05-2020 07:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Net loss has come in at AU$3.27 million.
  
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