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• Twitter bans 32k accounts pushing Chinese, Russian, and Turkish propaganda

  11-06-2020 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  All three networks targeted local users for the benefit of the ruling political party.
  
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• Adobe Q2 a mixed bag as revenue falls short of estimates

  11-06-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Nonetheless, the cloud software giant reported record fiscal second quarter profit of $1.1 billion.
  
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• Knoxville shuts down IT network following ransomware attack

  11-06-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Knoxville joins a list that also includes Atlanta, Baltimore, Denver, and New Orleans.
  
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• Faster than ever, Apache Cassandra 4.0 beta is on its way

  11-06-2020 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The popular NoSQL database management system Apache Cassandra promises to be faster and more stable than ever in its next release.
  
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• Chris Cox returns to Facebook as chief product officer after quitting last year

  11-06-2020 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Cox left Facebook last March amid the company's efforts to become a more privacy-focused platform.
  
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• Artificial intelligence gathers pace in Latin America

  11-06-2020 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  A fast-developing ecosystem is emerging in the region despite the challenges, with projects at almost the same level of other parts of the world, according to new research.
  
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• Microsoft reiterates it won't sell facial-recognition tech to police until federal regulation passed

  11-06-2020 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft President Brad Smith is continuing to champion regulation of facial-recognition tech, saying Microsoft has not sold such technology, to date, to U.S. law enforcement.
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare fix causes Xbox owners more headaches

  11-06-2020 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some console owners who cancelled a giant download to start again now face an even longer wait.
  
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• Congress wants to know what commercial spyware other countries are using

  11-06-2020 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Intelligence funding bill for 2021 to mandate DNI to submit report to Congress about surveillance vendors and the countries that use spyware.
  
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• OpenAI releases commercial API for multi-purpose AI

  11-06-2020 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The five year-old organization is releasing its first commercial product, giving businesses access to its general-purpose AI models.
  
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• Apple's WWDC 2020 kicks off June 22: How to watch and what to expect

  11-06-2020 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple just released the schedule for its first online-only developer conference.
  
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• How a smartphone coupled with machine learning may become a simple, efficient test for COVID-19

  11-06-2020 18:47 via zdnet.com
  
  A scientist at the University of Cincinnati has been refining an ingenious design for an ultra-portable genetic test that uses AI and smartphones. It could eventually offer a cheaper, simpler alternative for detecting coronavirus infections.
  
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• Remote working: How the biggest change to office life will happen in our homes

  11-06-2020 17:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Working from home is becoming the new normal, but office plans are not the only ones that will change. This is how remote work will change our homes, too.
  
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• Whatever happened to Cortana? Think corner office and a hefty raise

  11-06-2020 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Once upon a time, Cortana was going to be Microsoft's answer to Siri and Alexa. The dad jokes are still there, but Cortana has a new job these days, and it's all tied to Microsoft 365.
  
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• PimEyes facial recognition website 'could be used by stalkers'

  11-06-2020 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A face-matching website that markets itself as a privacy tool has drawn fire from campaigners.
  
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• Ransomware: Hackers took just three days to find this fake industrial network and fill it with malware

  11-06-2020 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers set up a tempting honeypot to monitor how cyber criminals would exploit it. Then it came under attack.
  
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• Microsoft VS Code turns 5: How GitHub, open source, Google made it a hit, reveals creator

  11-06-2020 15:44 via zdnet.com
  
  VS Code's Erich Gamma details how GitHub, Electron and Chromium helped deliver world's most popular code editor.
  
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• The biggest iOS annoyance I want Apple to fix

  11-06-2020 15:37 via zdnet.com
  
  This iOS annoyance has been plaguing me since I started using the iPhone.
  
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• Meizu 17 hands-on: High-end specs, mid-range price, and attractive balanced design

  11-06-2020 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Last month Meizu announced the 17 Series that includes both the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. Both handsets offer 5G in China and are Meizu's first 5G models. While not available in the US, we spent some time testing one out.
  
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• Why do we waste so much money on smartphones?

  11-06-2020 15:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Why do we spend hundreds of dollars when we can pick up very capable smartphones for a fraction of that?
  
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• ZTE's new Blade A3 Prime is a super affordable Android phone for Visible and Yahoo Mobile

  11-06-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Blade A3 Prime is under $100 and has a removable battery and headphone jack. What year is it again?
  
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• Data analysts stretched, lack engineering resources, current data, says survey

  11-06-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A Fivetran survey, conducted by Dimensional Research, presents a mixed picture for data analysts.
  
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• Cloudera Data Platform Private Cloud announced

  11-06-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloudera Data Platform, the company's revamped, consolidated analytics and ML platform, is now available on OpenShift-based private clouds as a tech preview, in addition to the hyperscale cloud providers' public ones.
  
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• Windows 10 printer problems: This bug makes USB printer ports vanish, says Microsoft

  11-06-2020 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft promises fix for Windows 10 glitch that can causing USB printer ports to become unavailable.
  
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• Honeywell, SAP combine on real estate analytics platform

  11-06-2020 14:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The two companies are aiming to combine operational data, smart data and financial metrics in one dashboard for building operators.
  
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• Let this AI-powered tool build you a better résumé for just $29

  11-06-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Automatically optimize your resume and land the job of your dreams with Rezi Resume
  
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• Return to the office: Now CIOs face their next big challenge

  11-06-2020 13:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Having helped organisations make the massive shift to remote working, everything is about to change for the CIO, again.
  
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• Garmin announces MARQ Golfer: Luxury sports watch with advanced golf tracking

  11-06-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin continues to add new models to its luxury MARQ series with this new watch focused on the game of golf. The MARQ Golfer offers hardware and software elements focused on the course experience and is designed for passionate golfers.
  
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• Cord cutting: Wireless charging hits booming robotics sector

  11-06-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Automation is primed to take off, and it may be flying on a wireless charge.
  
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• New Windows 10 preview drops WSL2 Linux kernel, adds AMD nested virtualization

  11-06-2020 12:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft also begins rolling out the Your Phone feature for controlling music apps.
  
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• Hackers breached A1 Telekom, Austria's largest ISP

  11-06-2020 12:35 via zdnet.com
  
  A1 needed more than six months to kick the hackers off its network. Whsitleblower claims the intruders were Chinese hackers.
  
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• Father's Day Sale: Up to 20 percent off Satechi gadgets and gear

  11-06-2020 12:33 via zdnet.com
  
  A good time to get great deals on some essential tech for the home or office.
  
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• Best laptops for design, graphics, video, and photography in 2020: MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 15, and more

  11-06-2020 11:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has traditionally dominated the creative markets, but there are now dozens of Windows PCs designed for content creation too. Here's a selection of portable devices.
  
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• Best laptops for design, graphics, video and photography

  11-06-2020 11:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has traditionally dominated the creative markets, but there are now dozens of Windows PCs designed for content creation too. Here's a selection of portable devices.
  
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• Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting

  11-06-2020 10:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls.
  
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• Microsoft discovers cryptomining gang hijacking ML-focused Kubernetes clusters

  11-06-2020 09:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Attacks targeted Kubeflow servers that left their administration panel exposed on the internet.
  
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• M1, Airbus to pilot 5G for unmanned flights

  11-06-2020 09:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Conducted on the Singapore telco's 5G standalone network, the trials will assess whether unmanned aerial vehicles can operate safely and efficiently in real-world environments.
  
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• Morrison apologises for 'hurt or harm' in how robo-debt was handled

  11-06-2020 08:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian government remains determined to collect AU$5 billion in debts once the COVID crisis is over.
  
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• Morrison apologies for 'hurt or harm' in how robo-debt was handled

  11-06-2020 08:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian government remains determined to collect AU$5 billion in debts once the COVID crisis is over.
  
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• Amazon expands fulfilment warehouse footprint to Brisbane

  11-06-2020 07:42 via zdnet.com
  
  It will be the company's fourth fulfilment warehouse in Australia.
  
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• NEC appointed to build Asia Pacific submarine cable

  11-06-2020 07:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The cable will span 9,400 kilometres and is expected to be completed at the end of 2022.
  
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• Why defunding the police would actually make our streets safer

  11-06-2020 07:00
  
  In 2014 and 2015 New York officers staged a “slowdown” to protest the mayor, arguing that if they did less police work, the city would be less safe. Instead, crime dropped
  
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• Technics EAH-AZ70W review: The new standard for earbuds?

  11-06-2020 07:00
  
  Technics' first true wireless earphones look good and sound fantastic, but with Sennheiser, Apple, Sony and BeoPlay all fighting for the same customer, have they done enough?
  
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• Our pick of the kit you need for creating the ultimate kitchen

  11-06-2020 07:00
  
  Dice, slice and sauté in style, with the finest kit for the modern chef. Then, coffee!
  
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• Can Technics’ first wireless earbuds rival Apple’s AirPods?

  11-06-2020 07:00
  
  Technics' first true wireless earphones look good and sound fantastic, but with Sennheiser, Apple, Sony and BeoPlay all fighting for the same customer, have they done enough?
  
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• Intel launches 4 Tremont and 1 Sunny Cove core Lakefield hybrid processors

  11-06-2020 06:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Processors with a mix of cores are Intel's latest answer to the low-power chip question.
  
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• George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

  11-06-2020 05:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias.
  
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• Archer looks to commercialisation future with graphene-based biosensor tech

  11-06-2020 04:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian company has developed portable hardware to interface with its biosensor technology, touting progress towards graphene biosensors for disease detection.
  
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• Fixed wireless tower opposition and rocks saw 500 premises bumped onto NBN satellite

  11-06-2020 04:24 via zdnet.com
  
  NBN details why premises in South Australia were shifted from fixed wireless and fibre to the node onto its satellite service.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

  11-06-2020 03:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake.
  
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