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• Apple extending some free Apple TV+ trials, says CNBC

  08-10-2020 23:02 via zdnet.com
  Subscriptions bundled with hardware that would have ended in November will extended by three months.
  
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• Google to offer $129 Nest controlled by hand gestures, says Bloomberg

  08-10-2020 22:54 via zdnet.com
  The cheaper version of the home thermostat controller will be available in "coming weeks," said the newswires service.
  
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• NXP Semiconductor, Extreme Networks raise forecasts, stocks surge

  08-10-2020 22:36 via zdnet.com
  A broad-based semiconductor maker and a computer networking equipment vendor both pointed to brightening trends in their businesses in the three months ended in September.
  
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• Comcast working toward 10Gbps to your home

  08-10-2020 22:36 via zdnet.com
  Are you still waiting for Gigabit to your home? Comcast wants to go one better: 10Gbps to your home using cable, not fiber.
  
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• Reolink RLC-510A security camera review: Power over Ethernet extends your security coverage

  08-10-2020 19:11 via zdnet.com
  The Reolink RLC-510a is a nice camera that does not need a cloud subscription, or power directly to the camera, and is a great addition to your security set up.
  
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• AMD unveils Ryzen 5000 processors, including 'the world's best gaming CPU'

  08-10-2020 19:03 via zdnet.com
  Prices starting at $299, and will be out November 5th.
  
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• Eye exams at home: A safe way to update your eyeglass Rx in the age of COVID-19

  08-10-2020 18:34 via zdnet.com
  As the pandemic drags along and we continue to be aware of the risk of face-to-face contact, what happens when you need new glasses? We look at an affordable device that can take you from test to new glasses, all without risking COVID-19 exposure.
  
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• Apple Event 2020: All the iPhone 12 models we expect on Oct. 13

  08-10-2020 18:12 via zdnet.com
  Curious what Apple is planning for the iPhone 12? We've rounded up all of the leaks and rumors so you don't have to hunt them down.
  
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• Can Microsoft's Bing-Edge shopping tools make a dent in Google's search monopoly?

  08-10-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has poured billions into its Bing search engine, and today Bing's index is the only alternative to Google. The company continues to tie Bing and its Edge browser together with new consumer-focused features, but the efforts are barely paying off.
  
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• Cellmate chastity gadget hack thwarted by screwdriver trick

  08-10-2020 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The maker of a male chastity toy says it can be prised open, after researchers find a security flaw.
  
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• Does Apple's iOS 14 'nuclear' battery fix work?

  08-10-2020 17:52 via zdnet.com
  For some, yes. But it's a lot of hassle, might not work, and opens you up to losing data.
  
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• Ransomware: It’s time to bring cybersecurity audits up to GDPR status

  08-10-2020 17:21 via zdnet.com
  Cohesity tells us why ransomware could be a catalyst for far more stringent security requirements in the enterprise.
  
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• What is the cost of 'cancel culture'?

  08-10-2020 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Activists can be fierce in attacking perceived racism or sexism by people or firms - with serious consequences.
  
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• Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam hands-on: Advanced technology and capability provides a safety net for drivers

  08-10-2020 16:45 via zdnet.com
  The latest Nextbase dashboard camera comes with high resolution video recording, improved night vision, and software to connect your Android or iPhone. There's even a parking mode to record the scene around you if your vehicle is bumped.
  
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• HTC tries to spur Vive VR demand with new laptop bundle

  08-10-2020 16:12 via zdnet.com
  The company is pitching the bundle as a plug-and-play gaming setup optimized for virtual reality.
  
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• Microsoft cloud outages continue as Office and Outlook customers report problems

  08-10-2020 15:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's cloud services problems are continuing this week with more Azure and Microsoft 365 services issues for some customers. Here's what's happened and why.
  
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• Stress management classes: Learn to lead teams through uncertain times with this $40 bundle

  08-10-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Successfully lead teams during uncertain times with this nine-course bundle.
  
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• Checkout free stores head to college (and soon to you)

  08-10-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Move over Amazon Go, checkout-free shopping spreads beyond the A-Z smile.
  
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• Adidas’s ingenious new way to make shoes? Robotic string theory

  08-10-2020 15:00
  
  The sports brand’s new Strung technology uses a robot to place thousands of individual threads across a shoe’s upper. The result is a chaotic, lightweight trainer
  
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• Ulefone Armor 9: The best Android 10 smartphone for engineers and outdoor workers

  08-10-2020 14:16 via zdnet.com
  The smartphone is excellent. And the accessories take this to the next level.
  
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• The best web hosting services for small business: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and more

  08-10-2020 14:16 via zdnet.com
  Whether you're working from home, operating a side gig, or starting up a small business, a web presence is a must. We take a look at some of the best web hosting providers and help you understand how to choose the right one for your particular needs.
  
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• Windows 10: Watch out for Microsoft's new way of doing release notes

  08-10-2020 14:04 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft reorganizes its support pages to suit Microsoft 365 and make KB articles easier to find using Google search.
  
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• IBM to spin off its managed infrastructure unit to focus on Red Hat, hybrid cloud; sees Q3 sales ahead of estimates

  08-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  IBM will become a company that gets more than half of its sales from recurring revenue instead of services.
  
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• Huawei 5G ban could come in sooner that 2027, says report

  08-10-2020 13:59 via zdnet.com
  If pressure from US continues and relations with China worsen, a ban on using Huawei kit in 5G networks might be brought forward, say MPs.
  
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• Huawei 5G ban could come in sooner, says report

  08-10-2020 13:59 via zdnet.com
  If pressure from US continues and relations with China worsen, a ban on using Huawei kit in 5G networks might be brought forward, say MPs.
  
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• This stealthy hacker-for-hire group is using phishing, malicious apps and zero-day attacks against its victims

  08-10-2020 13:52 via zdnet.com
  Researchers at BlackBerry describe Bahamut as a mercenary hacking group behind a "staggering" number of sophisticated campaigns.
  
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• Waterbear malware used in attack wave against government agencies

  08-10-2020 13:42 via zdnet.com
  The loader has been launched against a number of Taiwanese government entities.
  
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• Cisco security warning: Patch Webex Teams for Windows and surveillance camera now

  08-10-2020 13:01 via zdnet.com
  Cisco discloses more high-severity security flaws affecting its Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras.
  
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• 240+ Android apps caught showing out-of-context ads

  08-10-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  The malicious applications were showing ads but making them appear as coming from other, legitimate apps.
  
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• Tesla accuses employee of Californian factory sabotage

  08-10-2020 12:42 via zdnet.com
  This is not the first time the company has been targeted by individuals seeking to disrupt operations.
  
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• Gmail users: Expect to see these new security alerts, says Google

  08-10-2020 12:34 via zdnet.com
  Among new security features, Google accounts get new 'hack alert' messages in Gmail and other Google apps.
  
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• US seizes Iranian government domains masked as legitimate news outlets

  08-10-2020 11:42 via zdnet.com
  The web of domains was utilized to spread propaganda and disinformation.
  
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• Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes

  08-10-2020 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.
  
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• A data disaster is looming for every business - and our snooping laws are to blame

  08-10-2020 11:07 via zdnet.com
  A top EU court has found that some mass surveillance methods are unlawful. This could jeopardize the free flow of data once the UK leaves the bloc.
  
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• ICANN turns on root server cluster in Singapore

  08-10-2020 09:43 via zdnet.com
  Comprising "dozens of servers", the new Managed Root Server cluster in Singapore is ICANN's first in Asia-Pacific, where its smaller sites are its busiest and currently receive twice as many queries as Europe.
  
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• Snapchat has turned London into an augmented reality experiment

  08-10-2020 09:00
  
  Snap has launched its first persistent, shareable augmented reality experience on London’s Carnaby Street – it’s a proof of concept for a 1:1 digital copy of everything on the planet
  
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• Budget 2020: Keeping Australia at the forefront of weather and climate modelling

  08-10-2020 07:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator quietly picked up AU$7.6 million in funding.
  
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• The pandemic has hit female entrepreneurs hard

  08-10-2020 07:00
  
  If things don't change, there could be major consequences for the economy
  
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• Samsung Q3 profit rises by 58%

  08-10-2020 03:22 via zdnet.com
  The South Korean tech giant expects to see profit rise in nearly all of its businesses for the third quarter.
  
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• Airtel extends deals with Ericsson for 5G in India and 4G in Kenya

  08-10-2020 02:52 via zdnet.com
  Deal in India will see Ericsson supply its radio access network (RAN) to Bharti Airtel, while Kenya will get Ericsson RAN and packet core.
  
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• Facebook to ban content that seeks to intimidate voters

  08-10-2020 02:43 via zdnet.com
  It will also ban political ads once the polls for the US elections close on November 3.
  
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• VMware CEO on preparing for a pandemic no one knew was coming

  08-10-2020 01:42 via zdnet.com
  Pat Gelsinger told ZDNet the decision to make VMworld virtual democratised access to VMware's resources.
  
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• UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

  08-10-2020 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test.
  
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• House anti-trust chair says breaking up Facebook-Instagram would be right move

  08-10-2020 00:04 via zdnet.com
  David Cicilline, the Democratic chair of the House report on anti-trust, said he'd be comfortable separating Instagram from Facebook.
  
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