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• Datadog shares plunge despite Q3 beat, higher forecast

  10-11-2020 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The maker of cloud-based application analytics software cited a vigorous market for digital transformation and new partnerships with Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google’s cloud services.
  
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• Rackspace Q3 revenue beats, raises year outlook citing multi-cloud activity

  10-11-2020 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The data center hosting operator beat Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations with its third quarterly report, and raised its year outlook, citing a promising multi-cloud market.
  
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• What is quantum computing today? The how, why, and when of a paradigm shift

  10-11-2020 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  It would be the harbinger of an entirely new medium of calculation, borrowing subatomic interactions to solve incalculable problems. Your part in making it happen may begin with convincing yourself black is white and up is down.
  
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• Apple just had to stick it to Microsoft

  10-11-2020 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  It was all a joyous celebration of Apple's new M1 chip. Until it wasn't.
  
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• Apple Silicon M1 chip: Here's what we know

  10-11-2020 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple unveils the new M1 chip, previously known as Apple Silicon.
  
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• Five reasons why I returned my Surface Duo

  10-11-2020 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  I spent six weeks using Microsoft's Android-powered, dual-screen phone-tablet, the Surface Duo. It's a marvelous feat of engineering, but its unique aspects couldn't overcome some very big shortcomings.
  
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• Apple's M1 processor means faster transition away from Intel, but Mac Mini your best bet

  10-11-2020 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Processor transitions typically feature a few growing pains and Apple's move away from Intel won't be different. But Apple is clearly going in the fast lane to convert to Apple Silicon.
  
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• Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip

  10-11-2020 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps.
  
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• Apple Silicon lands: Only Catalyst can accelerate the adoption of these new Macs

  10-11-2020 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  There’s a big difference between getting developers to write apps for a mobile platform that sells in huge volumes versus a completely unproven platform with no users.
  
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• Apple unveils new M1 Apple Silicon-powered MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro

  10-11-2020 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's everything Apple announced today at its "One More Thing" event.
  
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• Microsoft November 2020 Patch Tuesday arrives with fix for Windows zero-day

  10-11-2020 19:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The Microsoft November 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 112 vulnerabilities, 24 of which are remote code execution (RCE) bugs.
  
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• New Platypus attack can steal data from Intel CPUs

  10-11-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel has released microcode updates today to prevent attackers from abusing the Intel RAPL mechanism to steal sensitive data from its CPUs.
  
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• Apple Silicon and the rise of ARMs: How changing Mac’s processor could change the world

  10-11-2020 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Some say once all a ship’s parts have been replaced, after years of service, it’s no longer the same ship. Mac may not be Macintosh any more, but Apple’s revival of an old idea suggests history may not have changed as much as we think.
  
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• Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?

  10-11-2020 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures that are much lower than home freezers reach.
  
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• School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

  10-11-2020 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home.
  
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• InfluxData adds yet another 2.0 platform and opens a new front to cloud storage

  10-11-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  InfluxData is updating the core open source project and seeking to open up to cloud storage and multiple query paths on a strategy that balances multiple targets.
  
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• Xbox Series X: Sold-out console posted on eBay for up to £5,000

  10-11-2020 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new games console sold out in a few hours after it was released.
  
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• HPE aims GreenLake VDI services at use case, worker roles

  10-11-2020 17:28 via zdnet.com
  
  HPE is packaging up virtual desktop infrastructure services for power users, engineers and knowledge workers.
  
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• Observability, Stage 3: Distributed tracing as a service by logz.io

  10-11-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There is a progression in observability, says logz.io, while moving to offer distributed tracing as a service with Jaeger
  
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• Microsoft takes a major step toward .NET unification with .NET 5.0 release

  10-11-2020 16:42 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's .NET 5 developer platform, key to the company's work to unify its different .NET flavors, is generally available as of today, November 10.
  
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• Europe Commission accuses Amazon of breaching competition rules

  10-11-2020 16:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The European Commission says it believes that Amazon's behavior is anti-competitive and detrimental to smaller vendors.
  
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• Apple Silicon Mac speculation: The good, the bummer, and the ugly at today's event

  10-11-2020 15:52 via zdnet.com
  Will we see Macs with color options? Maybe. Maybe not.
  
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• IoT security is a mess. These guidelines could help fix that

  10-11-2020 15:27 via zdnet.com
  New guidelines from ENISA recommend that all stages of the IoT device lifecycle need to be considered to help ensure devices are secure.
  
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• Avaya Spaces bets on 'concert' video conferencing layout

  10-11-2020 15:26 via zdnet.com
  Avaya Spaces is adding layouts based on use cases for town halls, class lectures and panels.
  
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• Microsoft: New VS Code update is out – plus here's what GitHub Codespaces will cost

  10-11-2020 15:06 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft reveals the pricing for the browser-based version of its Visual Studio Code editor, GitHub Codespaces.
  
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• American Airlines is quietly bringing back the 737 Max. Here's why that's disturbing

  10-11-2020 15:04 via zdnet.com
  When attention is focused elsewhere, a business can make controversial decisions. But when even your own employees speak out, you may have a problem. Especially when it involves technology and safety.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20, Tab, XCover Pro added to Google Android Enterprise Recommended Program

  10-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The addition of Samsung, which sounds like a no-brainer, has taken awhile as Google added a bevy of other smartphone makers to its program.
  
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• OpenText steps up its cloud cadence, industry tools

  10-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  CEO Mark J. Barrenechea said that the company's plan to convert to a model revolving around cloud services and subscriptions has paid off.
  
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• IBM updates Cloud Paks for data, automation with RPA tools, industry accelerators

  10-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  IBM's Cloud Paks integrate data, AI and Red Hat OpenShift for hybrid deployments.
  
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• CockroachDB adds Kubernetes and geospatial data support

  10-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The new release is adding a key feature well-suited to a distributed transaction database and makes the platform cloud-native.
  
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• Facebook: Biden aide Bill Russo attacks post-election role

  10-11-2020 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints.
  
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• Critical privilege escalation bugs squashed in WordPress Ultimate Member plugin

  10-11-2020 14:34 via zdnet.com
  The vulnerabilities impacted roughly 100,000 websites.
  
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• Broadway, fans, and COVID-19: The show must go on(line)

  10-11-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Micah Hollingworth is a Broadway veteran who knows the business model for engaging theatergoers has to change. He has a plan for the fan experience going forward. Come from away to here, and read what he has to say. You will be happy you did, I promise.
  
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• Best gifts for cooks: Tech gadgets for kitchen nerds

  10-11-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  With these tools in your home kitchen, you can cook just like a pro.
  
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• iPhone 12 mini review: Apple’s small wonder

  10-11-2020 13:42
  
  The littlest iPhone 12 packs in plenty into its diminutive dimensions. This is no budget blower. However, battery life may be an issue for power users and 5G fans
  
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• Tim Berners-Lee: This new Solid privacy server will help secure your data

  10-11-2020 13:23 via zdnet.com
  Tim Berners-Lee's startup, Inrupt, has released an enterprise-ready version of the company's Enterprise Solid Server.
  
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• Walmart kills huge contract for scanning robot

  10-11-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  One of the most groundbreaking deployments in retail automation is coming to an end, leaving the robotics industry reeling.
  
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• The evolution of healthcare with Janssen

  10-11-2020 12:59
  
  Janssen’s Kris Sterkens and Maria Raad join WIRED editor Greg Williams to explore the emerging digital technologies that are underpinning the evolution of healthcare systems
  
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• Windows 10 password problems: Microsoft says it's fixing bad 'password amnesia' bug

  10-11-2020 12:54 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft finally promises to fix the forgotten-password problems plaguing Windows 10 2004 users since April.
  
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• A data disaster is approaching, and most businesses aren't ready for it

  10-11-2020 12:52 via zdnet.com
  Data transfers from the EU to the UK might be unlawful in as soon as two months, but legal advisers and business owners are still in limbo when it comes to best practices.
  
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• Chainlink VRF makes blockchain games more trustworthy by using verifiable on-chain source of randomness

  10-11-2020 12:15 via zdnet.com
  With verifiable, on-chain randomness for smart contracts developers can now build reliable smart contracts for any application that relies on unpredictable outcomes
  
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• Hyundai taps Nvidia for future fleet AI, infotainment services

  10-11-2020 11:49 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia’s Drive platform will be used in future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models.
  
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• Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

  10-11-2020 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews.
  
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• Singapore moots mandatory offsite verification for financial institutions

  10-11-2020 11:33 via zdnet.com
  Monetary Authority of Singapore has mooted the need for various personal information, such as password and biometrics, to facilitate "non-face-to-face" verification amidst increasing impersonation scam cases and data theft risks.
  
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• Chrome to block tab-nabbing attacks

  10-11-2020 09:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Firefox and Safari are already blocking these types of web attacks
  
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• Google, OVHcloud team up to create new European cloud solutions

  10-11-2020 09:55 via zdnet.com
  Google Cloud’s CEO says the partnership is the “first of its kind.”
  
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• Zix snaps up cloud backup and recovery firm CloudAlly

  10-11-2020 09:16 via zdnet.com
  Zix intends to tap into the backup market by securing a portfolio of products for Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and more.
  
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• Global pandemic pushes 40M SEA users online, fuels e-commerce sector to $62B

  10-11-2020 08:02 via zdnet.com
  COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a rash of online activities across Southeast Asia, which added 40 million new users this year to a total internet population of 400 million, and helped the e-commerce sector expand 63% to ring in $62 billion.
  
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• Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports

  10-11-2020 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor.
  
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• The Xbox Series X has arrived. Where are the blockbuster games?

  10-11-2020 07:00
  
  The Series X is the most powerful console ever built. But so far the games available haven’t been able to show what it, and developers, are capable of
  
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