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• Twitter needs to act over racist abuse, says David Lammy

  03-08-2020 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour MP got the backing of Home Secretary Priti Patel after receiving abuse over social media.
  
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• Call for TikTok security check before HQ decision

  03-08-2020 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the short-form video app has London on a shortlist of possible locations.
  
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• 5 reasons why Microsoft is even entertaining a Tik Tok purchase

  03-08-2020 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  It's hard to know what to make of this Microsoft acquiring Tik Tok talk, but here are some theories on why this wacky merger dance is happening now.
  
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• Three strategies to become a courageous leader now

  03-08-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  What businesses and stakeholders need now more than ever before is courageous, empathetic, trustworthy and inspiring leadership.
  
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• Back to school: Best tech gear for the remote student

  03-08-2020 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Now that distance learning has become the new norm, students worldwide need to make sure they have the right equipment to be able to study effectively from home.
  
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• Uniting for better open-source security: The Open Source Security Foundation

  03-08-2020 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  We can make open-source software safer and more secure when we all work together.
  
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• What's inside Perlow's office? 15 years of working from home

  03-08-2020 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Our Sr. Technology Editor discloses his current home office setup.
  
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• What's Windows 10's fastest web browser in 2020?

  03-08-2020 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone says their latest web browser is the fastest one ever. They can't all be right. I took them to the test bench. Here's what I found.
  
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• CISA, DOD, FBI expose new versions of Chinese malware strain named Taidoor

  03-08-2020 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  US government agencies say the Taidoor remote access trojan (RAT) has been used as far back as 2008.
  
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• CISA, DOD, FBI expose new Chinese malware strain named Taidoor

  03-08-2020 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  US government agencies say the Taidoor remote access trojan (RAT) has been used as far back as 2008.
  
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• Beyond TikTok: Who else might President Trump ban?

  03-08-2020 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other Chinese-owned software could face difficulties in the US, if TikTok ban goes ahead.
  
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• Microsoft adds new Teams calling features and holds off on others

  03-08-2020 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is rolling out its new Advanced Communications Plan for M365/O365 subscribers, while it puts some other anticipated calling plans on ice.
  
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• SAP appoints new Brazil president

  03-08-2020 17:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Chief operating officer Adriana Arroulho gets promoted to the top role.
  
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• Google Pixel 4A arrives: Everything you need to know

  03-08-2020 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  After an extended wait, the Pixel 4A is finally here. And it's available to pre-order starting in September.
  
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• How to make privacy your company's 'killer app'

  03-08-2020 17:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Rising concerns about privacy present an opportunity for savvy companies.
  
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• Survey: Companies struggle to implement data privacy initiatives

  03-08-2020 17:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Barriers to data privacy include a lack of dedicated privacy teams and corporate culture issues.
  
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• An in-depth look at how the enterprise is navigating data privacy

  03-08-2020 17:06 via zdnet.com
  
  How are business leaders balancing their data needs with the public's demand for data privacy? Find out by downloading the free PDF ebook version of a special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic.
  
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• We might be totally wrong about water on Mars

  03-08-2020 17:01
  
  Astronomers thought the planet was once warm and wet, but new evidence is casting doubt on this theory
  
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• The Google Pixel 4a is seriously good but might get squeezed out

  03-08-2020 17:00
  
  Google's new Pixel gives you a top-class camera and many, many software tricks for £349. But with two months to wait and a 5G model teased, it's a head scratcher
  
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• BlackBerry releases new security tool for reverse-engineering PE files

  03-08-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  BlackBerry open-sources PE Tree, a new malware reverse-engineering tool for analyzing Portable Executable (PE) files.
  
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• Zoom will stop selling directly to Chinese customers

  03-08-2020 16:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The video conferencing platform has announced that customers in mainland China will have to rely on third-party partners instead.
  
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• Work from home: Build a super-functional home office for $1,200

  03-08-2020 16:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you been sent home to work? Have your kids been sent home as well? In a pandemic situation, it's not practical to commandeer the kitchen table. Here, we outline a series of purchases that will help you set up a working office for about $1,200.
  
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• Meetup fixes security flaws which could have allowed hackers to take over groups

  03-08-2020 16:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers at Checkmarx detail "Holy Grail" of two vulnerabilities, now patched.
  
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• NetWalker ransomware gang has made $25 million since March 2020

  03-08-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The NetWalker gang has established itself as one of the most dangerous ransomware groups out there.
  
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• Google invests $450 million in ADT, forms Nest reseller deal

  03-08-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google said the Nest portfolio would bolster ADT's security monitoring capabilities and "become the cornerstone" of ADT's smart home offerings.
  
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• Computer mouse co-creator Bill English dies at 91

  03-08-2020 15:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft and Apple can thank Bill English's work on the mouse for computer interfaces they introduced in the 1980s.
  
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• Programming language Julia version 1.5 is out: Lots of new features, better performance

  03-08-2020 14:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Julia programming language gets a new default package manager and easier bug reporting.
  
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• Bill English: Computer mouse co-creator dies at 91

  03-08-2020 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bill English was the first person to use a computer mouse, building the first prototype in 1963.
  
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• 5G unmade: The UK’s Huawei reversal splits the global telecom supply chain

  03-08-2020 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The alliance in global engineering is suspended, probably permanently. What countries and telcos call “5G” will be whatever comes to fruition now. Depending on whom you ask, this is either catastrophic or just fine.
  
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• Contact tracing: Scotland will launch its own app this autumn

  03-08-2020 14:26 via zdnet.com
  Scotland is working with the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to develop its own contact-tracing technology.
  
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• Hasura introduces a GraphQL-based data virtualization cloud

  03-08-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  GraphQL, the “little JSON data interface that could,” has now attracted a company to build a data virtualization service around it.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Book 3, Lenovo ThinkBook Plus, OnePlus Nord, Huawei P40 Pro+, and more: ZDNet's reviews round-up

  03-08-2020 13:12 via zdnet.com
  
  From Microsoft's heavyweight Surface Book 3 to the great-value OnePlus Nord and the latest wireless earbuds, here's the hardware we tested in July.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: How to watch the Note 20 and Z Fold 2 announcement

  03-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung plans to announce five new Galaxy devices on Aug. 5, and the Galaxy Note 20 should be one of them. Here's how to watch.
  
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• Remote construction tool gets boost as pandemic rages

  03-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Pandemic continues to spur rapid technology adoption and investment in construction.
  
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• HPE CEO Neri seeing steady demand as enterprise customers shift priorities

  03-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  HPE has been able to recover its supply chain and has been able to work through the backlog from last quarter. HPE is also opening offices around the world.
  
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• Hidden iOS 13.6 feature lets you take control over updates

  03-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  iOS 13.6 rolls out a new feature that allows you to control how updates are applied.
  
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• Windows 10 2004: New update fixes all these problems, says Microsoft

  03-08-2020 12:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft chips away at the issues causing it to block the Windows 10 May 2020 update for some PCs.
  
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• Troubleshoot and fix your iPhone iOS 13.6 battery problems

  03-08-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Does it feel like your iPhone's battery is draining fast since installing iOS 13.6? Or perhaps has it been bad for some time now? Here are some hints and tips for troubleshooting the problem.
  
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• Is your power bank draining mysteriously? This could be why

  03-08-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The other day a reader came to me with a mystery. A power bank that was mysteriously draining. Was the power bank broken? Was it ghosts? Or, was it something else?
  
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• 2gether hacked: €1.2m in cryptocurrency stolen, native tokens offered in exchange

  03-08-2020 11:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Almost a third of funds stored in cryptocurrency investment accounts have been taken.
  
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• Singapore looks to power esports gameplay with new trade body

  03-08-2020 10:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Singapore Games Association has been set up to develop and drive a "sustainable" games and esports ecosystem in the country, which is expected to have a video games market worth $130 million this year.
  
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• Entry into Singapore gets you mandatory quarantine, monitoring device

  03-08-2020 09:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Anyone entering the country has to serve a 14-day stay-home order and those doing so at their place of residence will soon need to wear an electronic monitoring device, as local authorities move to ensure compliance to stem any potential COVID-19 spread.
  
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• Muru Music looks to launch AI music therapy platform

  03-08-2020 08:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Using music as a brain stimulant for the ageing population.
  
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• Eat Out To Help Out is about to spark an appetiser bonanza

  03-08-2020 08:13
  
  The government’s scheme to help Covid-hit restaurants could lead to a surge in over-ordering, as Brits take the opportunity to indulge
  
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• Working from home still? It’s time to negotiate your perks

  03-08-2020 07:00
  
  People don’t want mini fridges full of food anymore, but want money towards their energy bills
  
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• Scotland is aiming to eliminate coronavirus. Why isn’t England?

  03-08-2020 07:00
  
  New Zealand has shown countries what's possible if they take every measure to stop the virus reaching their shores. But England isn't following in its footsteps
  
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• GandCrab ransomware distributor arrested in Belarus

  03-08-2020 06:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Creator of the actual ransomware still at large.
  
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• Does this accessory damage your MacBook?

  03-08-2020 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  After thousands of hours of testing, the verdict is "no." In fact, this accessory has literally saved me thousands in laptop repair bills.
  
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• Telstra aiming 5G coverage at 75% of population by June 2021

  03-08-2020 03:47 via zdnet.com
  
  A result of the telco bringing forward half a billion of capex into 2020.
  
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• Microsoft says it will continue discussions to buy TikTok's operations in the U.S.

  03-08-2020 02:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has met with President Donald Trump and has expressed willingness to continue discussions which could result in Microsoft buying TikTok's U.S. operations, according to the company.
  
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