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• Make multi-tasking a breeze: Grab one of these dual- or triple-screen monitors, now on sale

  20-08-2020 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Up your productivity by grabbing a Mobile Pixels TRIO dual monitor, starting at $259
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: Finally, a great smartwatch from someone other than Apple

  20-08-2020 23:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has mastered making excellent smartwatches, but its rivals haven't been up to its challenge: Until now.
  
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• Former Uber CSO charged for 2016 hack cover-up

  20-08-2020 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  DOJ officials say former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan lied to management about the security breach and paid hush money to the hackers.
  
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• Lyft and Uber receive reprieve in California employment rights row

  20-08-2020 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The companies have appealed a court ruling to classify their drivers as employees, not contractors.
  
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• ATM makers Diebold and NCR deploy fixes for 'deposit forgery' attacks

  20-08-2020 21:05 via zdnet.com
  
  ATMs from the two companies had bugs that could have allowed card fraudsters to modify the amount of money they deposited on their card, and then abuse the new account balance for illegal cash withdrawals.
  
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• Dell announces new Latin America head

  20-08-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Former head of the firm's Brazilian subsidiary Luis Gonçalves becomes responsible for the entire region.
  
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• Why Apple's antitrust fight could spell the end of iOS as we know it

  20-08-2020 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  While both Apple and Google are in US and EU crosshairs, Apple is in a far more precarious position. Are iOS users ready for the pros and cons of opening Pandora's app box?
  
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• Microsoft's TypeScript 4.0 programming language arrives: It's a big milestone

  20-08-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  TypeScript 4.0 is the culmination of Microsoft's work of the past two years based on feedback from developers.
  
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• Cuties: Netflix apologises for promotional poster after controversy

  20-08-2020 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A promotional image for an award-winning new film showed young girls posing in skimpy outfits.
  
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• Explainable AI: From the peak of inflated expectations to the pitfalls of interpreting machine learning models

  20-08-2020 17:29 via zdnet.com
  
  We have reached peak hype for explainable AI. But what does this actually mean, and what will it take to get there?
  
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• Hands on: 360 S9 vacuum is a powerful two-in-one robot - but the app has flaws

  20-08-2020 17:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The 360 S9 delivers a really good sweeping and mopping experience that matches the performance of many high-end robot vacuums.
  
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• 360 S9 vacuum hands-on: A powerful two-in-one robot, but the app has flaws

  20-08-2020 17:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The 360 S9 delivers a really good sweeping and mopping experience that matches the performance of many high-end robot vacuums.
  
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• Google fixes major Gmail bug seven hours after exploit details go public

  20-08-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Attackers could have sent spoofed emails mimicking any Gmail or G Suite customer.
  
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• Automated vertical indoor farming set to sprout

  20-08-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Vertical farms could make use of abandoned professional spaces as the pandemic grinds on.
  
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• Airbnb bans all house parties worldwide

  20-08-2020 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The home-sharing firm threatens legal action against guests or hosts who violate the ban.
  
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• Alibaba Cloud reports strong Q1, hits $7 billion annual revenue run rate

  20-08-2020 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Alibaba Cloud is seeing strong demand across industries, public cloud and hybrid services.
  
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• First look: MakerBot takes 3D printing to the cloud with CloudPrint

  20-08-2020 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  We've been following MakerBot for a long time. After introducing its new Method architecture, MakerBot is now offering cloud collaboration with CloudPrint. We take a first look.
  
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• QAnon: Facebook takes action on conspiracy groups

  20-08-2020 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook removes and restricts thousands of groups and accounts dedicated to promoting the conspiracy theory.
  
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• Buying a laptop docking station? Avoid these 5 mistakes

  20-08-2020 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've gone shopping for a way to turn your laptop into a full-sized desktop workstation, you're probably overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. But don't just look at the price tag. Ask these five questions to find the dock that's just right for your work-from-home setup.
  
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• What's on the minds of technology executives as they wrestle with tight budgets

  20-08-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Two separate surveys find tight budgets, but optimism that digital transformation's surge will continue. Artificial intelligence and IoT initiatives have been sidelined for now..
  
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• What's on the minds of technology execs as they wrestle with tight budgets

  20-08-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Two separate surveys find tight budgets, but optimism that digital transformation's surge will continue. Artificial intelligence and IoT initiatives have been sidelined for now..
  
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• Lifesize acquires Kaptivo, eyes digital whiteboard collaboration

  20-08-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The purchase of Kaptivo will give Lifesize more inroads to education, remote work and meeting rooms.
  
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• A-levels: Ofqual's 'cheating' algorithm under review

  20-08-2020 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those implementing it "did not understand what the maths they had typed in meant", one expert says.
  
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• Transparent Tribe APT targets government, military by infecting USB devices

  20-08-2020 14:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The hacking group is focused on campaigns in India and Afghanistan.
  
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• Bug bounty platform ZDI awarded $25m to researchers over the past 15 years

  20-08-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Bug bounty platform pioneer Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI) is celebrating its 15-year-old birthday this year.
  
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• Cisco bug warning: Critical static password flaw in network appliances needs patching

  20-08-2020 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco urges users to install updates for a critical flaw and another bug that lets attackers halt surveillance cameras.
  
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• The best password managers for business: 1Password, Keeper, LastPass, and more

  20-08-2020 13:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone needs a password manager. It's the only way to maintain unique, hard-to-guess credentials for every secure site you and your team access daily.
  
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• Programming language Kotlin 1.4 is out: This is how it's improved quality and performance

  20-08-2020 13:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Kotlin gains new debugging tools and the beginnings of improved multi-platform support.
  
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• IBM hits new quantum computing milestone

  20-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company has achieved a Quantum Volume of 64 in one of its client-deployed systems, putting it on par with a Honeywell quantum computer.
  
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• Sony Xperia 10 II review: An affordable but disappointing wide-screen experience

  20-08-2020 12:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The 21:9 aspect ratio is the key draw here, along with an attractive price. But you can expect some usability challenges navigating the screen one-handed, while the camera performance could be better.
  
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• Sony Xperia 10 II: An affordable but disappointing wide-screen experience

  20-08-2020 12:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The 21:9 aspect ratio is the key draw here, along with an attractive price. But you can expect some usability challenges navigating the screen one-handed, while the camera performance could be better.
  
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• AI in the Middle East: Here's what you need to know

  20-08-2020 12:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Investment is enabling the Middle East and Africa region to explore the potential that artificial intelligence may deliver.
  
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• Working from home causes surge in security breaches, staff 'oblivious' to best practices

  20-08-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The coronavirus pandemic is thought to be at the heart of a rise in security incidents this year.
  
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• iOS 13.6.1: Should you install it?

  20-08-2020 10:30 via zdnet.com
  
  It fixes some bugs, but does it bring new bugs?
  
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• Google suffers global outage affecting Gmail and many G Suite services

  20-08-2020 08:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Users reporting the services were down from around 2:00pm AEST.
  
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• This giant machine could give us unlimited clean energy

  20-08-2020 07:00
  
  The Joint European Torus in Oxfordshire will create temperatures ten times hotter than our Sun to induce nuclear fusion, and it could spark an energy revolution
  
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• The lessons we all must learn from the A-levels algorithm debacle

  20-08-2020 07:00
  
  Unless action is taken, similar systems will suffer from the same mistakes. And the consequences could be dire
  
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• Stagnant air in your office could be riddled with coronavirus

  20-08-2020 07:00
  
  The air flow in most modern offices can’t clear clouds of coronavirus particles, raising concerns about the safety of returning to work
  
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• Science is on the brink of replacing formula with lab-grown breast milk

  20-08-2020 07:00
  
  Formula milk doesn't match the nutritious qualities of breast milk, but many women can't breastfeed. Two startups are trying to make real human breast milk, without the breasts
  
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• ACMA drafting rules to require telcos pass on NBN fault rebates to customers

  20-08-2020 05:49 via zdnet.com
  
  New rules to be drawn up by ACMA as the ACCC reopens its NBN wholesale standards inquiry.
  
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• Australia's CyberCX launches New Zealand chapter

  20-08-2020 04:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Touting an investment of over NZ$30 million into the Kiwi cyber market.
  
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• HealthEngine fined for sharing patient data without consent and skewing its reviews

  20-08-2020 04:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Federal Court orders the company pay AU$2.9 million in penalties.
  
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• Facebook tightens screws on QAnon and US militia groups

  20-08-2020 04:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Social network says it has booted 790 QAnon groups and 980 groups related to US militias, which Facebook said includes some antifa.
  
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• Qantas focuses on three-year recovery plan as FY20 net profit plunges 91%

  20-08-2020 03:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Part of that plan will involve managing demand for corporate IT supplies and expenses.
  
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• AU$498m profit for ASX in record trading period boosted by COVID-19

  20-08-2020 02:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The exchange is also sticking to April 2022 as the revised launch date for its blockchain-based CHESS.
  
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• DoJ charges four brothers for defrauding Amazon in overshipping scheme

  20-08-2020 02:58 via zdnet.com
  
  In one instance, the brothers allegedly sent 7,000 toothbrushes to Amazon despite the e-commerce giant requesting for one case of disinfectant spray.
  
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• Experian South Africa discloses data breach impacting 24 million customers

  20-08-2020 01:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Experian said the attacker was identified and its data deleted from the fraudster's devices.
  
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