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• Cisco Q3 beats estimates, revenue down 8% from a year ago

  13-05-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco said product revenue sales from infrastructure platforms, which includes Cisco's networking and router portfolios, was down 15%.
  
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• New York City caps fees for food delivery apps

  13-05-2020 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  America's biggest city joins others in tightening rules on delivery apps after restaurant complaints.
  
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• Backed to business: Crypto wallets, smart desks, and wireless modems

  13-05-2020 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  One campaign makes the case for a desk that connects to the Internet, while another argues for a crypto wallet that doesn't.
  
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• Intel releases 27 Comet Lake vPro processors with mandatory hardware shield

  13-05-2020 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Chip giant releases nine mobile and 18 desktop Core and Xeon chips under the VPro badge.
  
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• US formally accuses China of hacking US entities working on COVID-19 research

  13-05-2020 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  DHS CISA and the FBI issue joint statement on recent Chinese cyber-attacks against COVID-19-related targets.
  
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• VMware to acquire Kubernetes security platform Octarine

  13-05-2020 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  VMware plans to integrate Octarine's technology into the Carbon Black Cloud
  
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• How record-holding champions surf the waves of uncertainty

  13-05-2020 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  When working remotely, managing up is like learning to surf. Waves change. Perceptions, like tides, ebb, and flow. Changes in climate and current suddenly and radically affect direction and outcome. In order to successfully surf the waves of uncertainty, you must develop a mindset that is comfortable with challenging your limits.
  
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• Google to start rolling out Chrome Tab Groups feature next week

  13-05-2020 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  After 19 months under development, Chrome will finally get support for tab grouping.
  
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• Coronavirus: German contact-tracing app takes different path to NHS

  13-05-2020 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Germany's contact-tracing app will not accept self-diagnosis reports, despite NHS saying they can save lives.
  
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• PrintDemon vulnerability impacts all Windows versions

  13-05-2020 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  PrintDemon vulnerability impacts Windows versions released as far back as 1996. Patches available.
  
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• Microsoft is speeding up delivery of new Microsoft 365 Apps features for new tenants starting in June

  13-05-2020 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft also is adding a new update 'ring' called Enterprise Channel to its Microsoft 365 Apps (Office 365 ProPlus) line-up.
  
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• Singapore offers more grants to help fintech firms ride out pandemic

  13-05-2020 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The SG$6 million ($3.44 million) grant can be used by local fintech companies to cover their daily working capital expenses as well as finance new product development work with financial institutions.
  
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• IoT makes more sense when you break it down into three business scenarios

  13-05-2020 18:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Forrester's updated framework for IoT shows how business and technology leaders can break down IoT into three fundamental scenarios, driven by three classes of stakeholders.
  
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• UK average broadband speeds up despite lockdown wobble

  13-05-2020 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ofcom's latest broadband report shows speeds are up in the past year, despite a slight lockdown dip.
  
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• Slack updates iOS and Android apps with new navigation features

  13-05-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The updates build on Slack's desktop revamp​ back in March, which aimed to make the user interface more intuitive and organized.
  
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• Brazil seeks opportunities in space technology

  13-05-2020 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Brazilian Space Agency wants to build on recent developments around its first satellite to start new projects in areas such as IoT and Big Data.
  
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• Meet your clients: I just did a customer-facing Zoom chat and it was awesome

  13-05-2020 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  We're all conferencing as a substitute for staff meetings and family gatherings. But what about as a way to reach customers you haven't spoken to? We discuss five benefits and offer five tips.
  
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• Coronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal

  13-05-2020 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boss of the electric carmaker had defied shutdown orders to reopen the firm's factory.
  
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• Programming language Python VS Code extension: New update has critical security fix

  13-05-2020 16:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft updates its Python extension for VS Code with fixes for two security flaws and easier interpreter selection.
  
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• No, robot dog, I won't be policed by you

  13-05-2020 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Singapore is allowing Boston Dynamics' robot pooch Spot to wander about a park, reminding people to be socially distant. Is this a good thing?
  
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• Inflatable e-scooter that fits in backpack unveiled

  13-05-2020 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Tokyo University unveil a lightweight vehicle they hope will transform commuting.
  
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• Dell launches XPS 15, XPS 17 and gaming systems, covers multiple price points

  13-05-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell's XPS 15 starts at $1,299 and a 17-inch sibling starts at $1,499.
  
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• Securing Linux's master sysadmin command: Sudo

  13-05-2020 15:49 via zdnet.com
  
  There's a new release of the open-source Linux command sudo, and it comes with improved auditing, logging, and security.
  
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• Database Week: MariaDB lets you have it your way with new tier to SkySQL cloud

  13-05-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Fresh out of the gate with its SkySQL managed cloud database service, MariaDB is now adding a premium tier that lets customers tailor their own deployments.
  
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• Can holograms help overcome the frustrations of social distancing?

  13-05-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Holographic meeting company has seen 1000% growth in customer interest.
  
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• 3 things you shouldn't do before a Zoom meeting (and another 3 you should always do)

  13-05-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  We're all doing more Zoom meetings than ever. But do yourself a favor and follow these simple dos and don'ts for better, more stress-free meetings.
  
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• Microsoft: Bosque is a new programming language built for AI in the cloud

  13-05-2020 14:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft works on a programming language that could bring it a win with hardware accelerators in Azure AI workloads.
  
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• Remote working: This portable chair might be useful in your home office

  13-05-2020 13:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're starting to go out more but don't want to sit on a bench or want to change up your work-from-home environment, the Sitpack might help.
  
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• Secret NHS files reveal plans for coronavirus contact tracing app

  13-05-2020 13:39
  
  Documents left unsecured on Google Drive reveal the NHS could in the future ask people to post their health status to its Covid-19 contact tracing app
  
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• New Ramsay malware can steal sensitive documents from air-gapped networks

  13-05-2020 13:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Ramsay can infect air-gapped computers, collect Word, PDF, and ZIP files in a hidden folder, and then wait for exfiltration.
  
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• Programming language TypeScript 3.9 cuts compile times by up to 40%, says Microsoft

  13-05-2020 13:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's TypeScript 3.9 JavaScript spin-off brings major compile time improvements for popular JavaScript libraries.
  
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• Facebook to pay $52 million to former content moderators who suffered mental trauma

  13-05-2020 13:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The settlement acknowledges that contractors were not protected from the violent content they were required to moderate.
  
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• Afraid to return to work? Experts answer all your questions

  13-05-2020 13:03
  
  The easing of lockdown is good news for the economy, but incredibly confusing for everybody else
  
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• Adobe issues patches for 36 vulnerabilities in DNG, Reader, Acrobat

  13-05-2020 12:01 via zdnet.com
  
  May’s patch round includes fixes for remote code execution flaws.
  
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• Qualtrics adds new listening, automation and data integrations to CoreXM

  13-05-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  CoreXM now integrates 125 data sources that aim to monitor feedback and customer emotions and combine the data with analytics the ability to automatically trigger actions to improve experiences.
  
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• Windows 10 to get PUA/PUP protection feature

  13-05-2020 10:04 via zdnet.com
  
  New PUA/PUP-blocking security feature to roll out with the Windows 10 May 2020 update.
  
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• Gartner slices 2020 worldwide IT spending prediction to $3.4 trillion due to coronavirus

  13-05-2020 09:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Earlier estimates have been cut as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
  
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• Zenkit To Do, hands on: Task management, Wunderlist-style

  13-05-2020 08:57 via zdnet.com
  
  This task manager has a deliberately Wunderlist-like look and feel, and some interesting features aimed especially at those outside the Microsoft ecosystem.
  
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• Iceland's ancestry records give coronavirus clues

  13-05-2020 08:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why Iceland's population records and a blood bank could help reveal secrets of the coronavirus.
  
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• Civil liberty groups dismiss guarantee on US not accessing COVIDSafe data

  13-05-2020 08:09 via zdnet.com
  During a hearing on Australia's pending International Production Orders Bill, representatives from the International Civil Liberties and Technology Coalition said the government cannot guarantee that Amazon will not share data with United States entities.
  
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• CBA's technology investments streamlined COVID-19 support for customers

  13-05-2020 07:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The bank also announced the sale of Colonial First State.
  
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• The lockdown has exposed the fatal flaw in Deliveroo’s business

  13-05-2020 07:00
  
  The coronavirus lockdown should have been a sales bonanza for Deliveroo. Instead, it almost collapsed
  
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• Samsung’s QE55Q90T is the almost-flagship TV to go for

  13-05-2020 07:00
  
  Get flagship performance for less than flagship money with this superb £1,999 Samsung QLED TV
  
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• Parents are hiring jets to see their surrogate children for the first time

  13-05-2020 07:00
  
  With flights grounded and borders closed, coronavirus has sent the surrogacy industry into a tailspin
  
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• DHS CISA and FBI share list of top 10 most exploited vulnerabilities

  13-05-2020 06:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Office is the most exploited technology, followed by Apache Struts.
  
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• AWS touts current way of working as the new normal

  13-05-2020 06:19 via zdnet.com
  
  CTO Werner Vogels said current, unprecedented circumstances have brought on a world that was predicted years ago.
  
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• Samsung and Hyundai leaders meet for collaboration in electric cars

  13-05-2020 06:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The two conglomerates are hoping for a comprehensive collaboration in electric vehicles and mobility.
  
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• Australia served Microsoft nearly 900 data access requests in six months

  13-05-2020 05:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft believes Australians subject to that surveillance should be told.
  
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• COVIDSafe legislation enters Parliament with a few added privacy safeguards

  13-05-2020 05:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bill has bipartisan support, but Labor still wants more from the government to ensure the privacy of individuals is front and centre.
  
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• KT Q1 profits fall 4.7% due to COVID-19

  13-05-2020 04:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Roaming and smartphone earnings were negatively affected by COVID-19, but the telco saw growth in 5G and content.
  
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