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• Apple fires back in Fortnite App Store battle

  08-09-2020 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant said its dispute with the firm behind the game was a "basic disagreement over money".
  
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• Slack's Q2 beats estimates as revenue climbs 49%

  08-09-2020 22:35 via zdnet.com
  The company said the results were driven by steady growth in paid subscribers and strong adoption of its Connect product that was launched early in the quarter.
  
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• Slack's Q2 above estimates, but company struggles to gain CIO attention amid pandemic

  08-09-2020 22:35 via zdnet.com
  During a call with analysts, Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield acknowledged some key challenges the company has faced since the start of the pandemic.
  
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• Yaber Y30 projector review: A multi-purpose projector for work or a home theater

  08-09-2020 20:21 via zdnet.com
  For home theater or business use, the Yaber Y30 will satisfy both functions perfectly well for under $280.
  
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• A delightful side effect of the pandemic: Star Trek DS9 stars reunite in online play

  08-09-2020 20:08 via zdnet.com
  Our favorite stars from Deep Space Nine come together in a socially-distanced free online play to reprise their roles in a mystery set 25 years after the television series ended. It rocks!
  
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• Microsoft September 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 129 vulnerabilities

  08-09-2020 19:35 via zdnet.com
  Twenty critical remote code execution bugs have been patched this month, including in Windows and SharePoint enterprise servers.
  
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• Android 11 system update from Google adds privacy controls

  08-09-2020 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Operating system now lets users give an app one-time access to a device's cameras or microphones.
  
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• Vera Rubin: Super telescope's giant camera spies broccoli

  08-09-2020 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The camera detector for the Vera Rubin Observatory takes its first test images in the laboratory.
  
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• UI/UX matters. Learn how to master it with this $49 Adobe certification bundle

  08-09-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Get more than 100 hours of expert instruction for under $50.
  
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• Google releases Android 11 with new features and privacy enhancements

  08-09-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  The latest Android update helps you keep your information private, adds a screen recording tool, and is rolling out starting today.
  
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• Google is releasing Android 11 today, with new features and privacy enhancements

  08-09-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  The latest Android update helps you keep your information private, adds a screen recording tool, and is rolling out starting today.
  
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• Big bad data: We don't trust AI to make good decisions

  08-09-2020 17:45 via zdnet.com
  The lack of trust in AI systems comes after a number of bad algorithm-driven decisions.
  
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• Apple sets Sept. 15 date online event: 5G iPhone 12 or new iPads, Apple Watch?

  08-09-2020 17:39 via zdnet.com
  The rollout of 5G iPhones is expected to kick off a once-in-a-decade upgrade cycle for Apple, say analysts.
  
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• Apple sets Sept. 15 date for 5G iPhone 12 event with 'supercycle' to follow

  08-09-2020 17:39 via zdnet.com
  The rollout of 5G iPhones is expected to kick off a once-in-a-decade upgrade cycle for Apple, say analysts.
  
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• Microsoft is readying a smaller, Intel Core i5-based laptop: Report

  08-09-2020 17:32 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's coming Surface 'Sparti' clamshell laptop could be the latest PC intended to help the company compete with Chromebooks, according to a new report.
  
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• City of Hartford postpones first day of school after ransomware attack

  08-09-2020 17:19 via zdnet.com
  Ransomware attack impacted the IT system that the school district uses to manage school buses and transportation routes.
  
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• iPhone users, do this simple thing every week

  08-09-2020 16:49 via zdnet.com
  
  It will make your iPhone run faster and also help protect you against remote exploits.
  
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• Get ready for the promise, not the peril, of workforce data

  08-09-2020 16:39 via zdnet.com
  Organizations must create the right practices and programs to take advantage of the growing volume of workforce data. The trust dividend you earn for doing this correctly can grow your revenue by 6%.
  
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• Brazil sees minor improvement in Global Innovation Index

  08-09-2020 16:14 via zdnet.com
  The country climbs four positions in relation to 2019 but is still far from the position it reached nearly a decade ago.
  
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• Best rugged tablets in 2020: Samsung, Panasonic, Getac, Dell, and Lenovo

  08-09-2020 16:03 via zdnet.com
  Need a tablet that doesn't feel like you can break it just by looking at it? These rugged tablets should get the job done.
  
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• Uber Freight expands into the enterprise software business

  08-09-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Uber Freight is now offering the technology that powers its platform as a service, regardless of whether shippers and carriers are using the Uber Freight network of drivers.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 2 in depth: Flex Mode, App Continuity, and multitasking

  08-09-2020 15:21 via zdnet.com
  Along with hardware improvements, Samsung enhanced the software functionality of the Z Fold 2 to enhance productivity.In this article we take a closer look at ways to get work done on the go.
  
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• Start your career in IT with this 22-course bundle, now on sale for just $69

  08-09-2020 15:13 via zdnet.com
  Get ready to be certified in IT standards for just $69.
  
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• Plastics recycling builds the business case for blockchain

  08-09-2020 14:35 via zdnet.com
  The first blockchain recycling product capable of increasing recycling rates is being built so that recycling service providers and large-scale producers can make better buying decisions while improving the environment.
  
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• University warns that 'serious cyber incident' could take weeks to fix

  08-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  A ransomware gang has claimed responsibility, while the university says the attack will take several weeks to resolve.
  
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• Google Cloud's Business Application Platform aims to court citizen, business developers with no-code approach

  08-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The end game for Google Cloud is to cultivate citizen and business line developers in enterprises.
  
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• TikTok tries to remove widely shared suicide clip

  08-09-2020 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The video has been viewed by children who report being extremely distressed by the content.
  
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• Engagement equation: Happy employees = happy customers

  08-09-2020 13:28 via zdnet.com
  Employee Engagement is becoming an area of great interest to anyone thinking about customer engagement, CX or customer retention. Katrina Ghazarian, a rising star in the practice of engaging employees, shows how to start engaging those employees.
  
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• The best cheap laptops for $350 or less in 2020

  08-09-2020 13:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Pick of the best $350-or-less budget laptops and convertibles.
  
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• Self-driving Indy race cars to compete for glory

  08-09-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  A new competition pits engineering squads in the task of designing the ultimate high-speed controls architecture.
  
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• Microsoft: Here's why you can't uninstall our Edge browser

  08-09-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft lets Windows 10 users know why they can't uninstall the Microsoft Edge browser, again.
  
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• Peloton Bike+ review: upgrades aplenty and new ways to exercise

  08-09-2020 12:50
  
  With its first upgraded bike since launch, Peloton wants you to get off and push... weights. But is it worth the hefty price tag?
  
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• This new browser feature makes it easier for you to take a break from the internet

  08-09-2020 12:05 via zdnet.com
  Chromium-based Vivaldi browser adds a new 'break mode' to help you switch off or hide sensitive info when interrupted.
  
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• Researcher reveals Google Maps XSS bug, patch bypass

  08-09-2020 11:44 via zdnet.com
  The bounty was doubled after the bug bounty hunter realized the original fix had failed.
  
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• Developers: Programming language C++ is about to get this huge update

  08-09-2020 11:21 via zdnet.com
  A core programming language for Google and Microsoft has been approved to move ahead.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: A compact 2-in-1 for remote workers and mobile pros

  08-09-2020 11:12 via zdnet.com
  The 10.5-inch Surface Go 2's streamlined design and solid performance (with a Core m3 CPU) make for a decent tablet. With an optional keyboard cover it's also a credible compact 2-in-1 laptop, although battery life could be better.
  
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• Over 80,000 Australian citizenship ceremonies conducted online since March

  08-09-2020 07:04 via zdnet.com
  Run rate to the end of July was over 800 people becoming Australian citizen via video conferencing each day.
  
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• A data fail left banks and councils exposed by a quick Google search

  08-09-2020 07:00
  
  Details of more than 50,000 letters sent by banks and local authorities were left online for anyone to see
  
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• Academics find crypto bugs in 306 popular Android apps, none get patched

  08-09-2020 06:00 via zdnet.com
  Only 18 of 306 app developers replied to the research team, only 8 engaged with the team after the first email.
  
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• France, Japan, New Zealand warn of sudden spike in Emotet attacks

  08-09-2020 04:48 via zdnet.com
  Emotet activity has ramped up to new levels in September 2020, alarming some cyber-security agencies.
  
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• App stores next digital realm under the ACCC microscope

  08-09-2020 04:35 via zdnet.com
  Watchdog will focus on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  
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• Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?

  08-09-2020 01:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work?
  
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• Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

  08-09-2020 01:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.
  
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