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• ‘We can solve this problem in an amount of time that no number of GPUs or CPUs can achieve,’ startup Cerebras tells supercomputing conference

  17-11-2020 23:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Startup Cerebras benchmarked its pint-sized computer against 16,000 Xeon cores in the DoE’s Joule supercomputer on a problem of computational fluid dynamics.
  
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• Ransomware attack forces web hosting provider Managed.com to take servers offline

  17-11-2020 23:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Ransomware attack on Managed.com appears to have taken place on Monday, November 16.
  
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• Microsoft Defender for Linux adds new security feature

  17-11-2020 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's server-based Linux protection program is now offering a public preview of improved endpoint detection and response features.
  
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• Microsoft Search: What you need to know

  17-11-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has been working directly and indirectly to create a unified internal search capability for years. By the end of 2020, Microsoft Search is on tap to deliver on some of its core promises.
  
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• Top 8 trends shaping digital transformation in 2021

  17-11-2020 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Research from Salesforce MuleSoft and third-party findings highlight some of the top 2021 trends facing CIOs, IT leaders, and organizations in their digital transformation journey.
  
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• Facebook's Zuckerberg and Twitter's Dorsey answer addiction question

  17-11-2020 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A US senator asks Facebook and Twitter's chief executives under oath if their platforms are addictive.
  
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• Software accelerating to daily or hourly releases, but automation not keeping pace

  17-11-2020 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Latest Cloud Native Computing Foundation survey finds release cycles have continued to speed up, and continuous integration and continuous deployment methods are now embedded in most enterprises. Containers rule
  
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• $6 billion Linux deal? SUSE IPO rumored

  17-11-2020 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  SUSE, the major European Linux company, may soon be spun out in a $6 billion IPO.
  
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• Zepp Z smartwatch review: Premium hardware, advanced health tracking, and GPS

  17-11-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zepp Z smartwatch has all of the latest advanced health tracking functionality you expect in a smartwatch today, along with integrated GPS for outdoor activity tracking. There are no third party apps and it's more expensive than other comparable smartwatches.
  
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• Snowflake introduces Snowpark, a new developer environment for data programming

  17-11-2020 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud data management and warehouse provider announced a bevy of product updates Tuesday that aim to improve data discovery across its platform.
  
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• Open Invention Network Linux patent protection group turns 15

  17-11-2020 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  For fifteen years, the Open Invention Network has been protecting Linux and open-source software developers and companies from open-source's enemies and patent trolls. And, they're not about to stop anytime soon.
  
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• Square introduces new kitchen display software for restaurants

  17-11-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Square KDS organizes tickets for orders placed across channels, including a restaurant's point-of-sale and online site, as well as those coming in from online ordering platforms such as DoorDash and Postmates.
  
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• Google Fit and Wear OS updates: Homescreen, sleep, and three new Tiles

  17-11-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's been a while since we've seen some attention to Google's wearable platform, but today brings some updates to the smartphone apps and new useful Tiles for Wear OS-based watches.
  
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• Chrome 87 released with fix for NAT Slipstream attacks, broader FTP deprecation

  17-11-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Support for FTP links will be disabled for 50% of Chrome 87 users, with a complete removal scheduled for Chrome 88.
  
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• The world's fastest supercomputers are still getting faster, but it's taking them longer

  17-11-2020 17:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Top500 list shows that supercomputers are getting better, but more slowly.
  
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• Majority of APAC firms pay up in ransomware attacks

  17-11-2020 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite expert advice against paying up, most victims of ransomware attacks in the region including 88% in Australia and 72% in Singapore have paid the ransom in full or in part, and the number of such attacks is only going to keep climbing amidst accelerated digital transformation efforts and remote work.
  
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• Verizon 5G DSS isn't the 5G you want

  17-11-2020 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  There's the ultra-high-speed Verizon advertises, which is available only in a few urban spaces, and then there's Verizon's 5G-speed Dynamic Spectrum Sharing 5G, which is available almost everywhere.
  
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• Linux Foundation: We'll host Mozilla's Rust programming language-based Servo web engine

  17-11-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Mozilla's Servo engine project is moving its infrastructure over to the Linux Foundation.
  
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• Intel, Argonne National Lab co-design XeHP GPUs, oneAPI in exascale HPC chase

  17-11-2020 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel is prepping to roll out its 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, code named Ice Lake, for HPC workloads.
  
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• Doogee S58 Pro -- Stylish and rugged Android smartphone, at home both in the office and the field

  17-11-2020 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  A beautiful Android 10 smartphone that's tough, and you can now pick up for $130.
  
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• Adobe releases first beta of Photoshop on Apple Silicon M1

  17-11-2020 15:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The first beta marks a milestone for one of Apple's biggest software providers, but Photoshop has some bugs to work through.
  
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• Windows 10: Microsoft reveals Pluton security chip – 'Expect Patch Tuesday-type updates'

  17-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is working with chip makers like Intel to bring its Pluton security processor to all Windows 10 PCs.
  
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• Researchers warn of internet security risks connected to Tesla Backup Gateway

  17-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Hundreds of Tesla gateway systems have been found, exposed and open, online.
  
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• MacBook Pro M1 review: Apple amazes with its first Silicon MacBook Pro

  17-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a fresh design, look elsewhere. But i you're looking for killer performance, long battery life and broad app support, you'll be hard-pressed to find fault with Apple's inaugural M1-based MacBook Pro.
  
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• Autodesk acquires AI-based design firm Spacemaker

  17-11-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also introduced its new platform Tandem, which merges project data into a single platform.
  
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• Walmart's third quarter online sales climb 79%

  17-11-2020 14:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Walmart once again delivered massive e-commerce gains in third quarter financial results.
  
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• Salesforce's Customer 360 Truth generally available

  17-11-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Customer 360 Truth represents Salesforce's effort to be the center of customer data and relationships.
  
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• Hands-on with the Raspberry Pi 400: Pleased and impressed

  17-11-2020 13:53 via zdnet.com
  
  I was fortunate to get one. Here are my initial impressions and experiences with it.
  
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• Firefox 83 released with 'HTTPS-Only Mode' that only loads HTTPS sites

  17-11-2020 13:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Mozilla expects that HTTPS-Only Mode will soon become the default browsing state for most web browsers.
  
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• Cloud computing: Now even more of your apps are about to make the jump

  17-11-2020 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud computing is becoming the new normal as businesses shift more spending to on-demand IT.
  
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• Cloud computing is grabbing even more of your IT spending

  17-11-2020 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud computing is becoming the new normal as businesses shift more spending to on-demand IT.
  
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• FBI hires 140 robots to retrieve sensitive information

  17-11-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Physical records retrieval is going to the robots, and FBI is leading the way.
  
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• Celona aims to make private enterprise 5G networks commonplace

  17-11-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Celona packs a simple SaaS pricing model, MicroSlicing technology and an architecture that launches interference free LTE/5G networks to ride along with enterprise Wi-Fi.
  
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• Amazon Pharmacy: Amazon's new service for prescription, medication deliveries

  17-11-2020 12:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon says the new services can also offer discounts on purchases made without insurance.
  
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• Cryptocurrency platform dangles ‘bug bounty’ carrot to hacker who stole $2 million

  17-11-2020 12:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Akropolis has not yet gone to law enforcement, giving the hacker time to consider the proposal.
  
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• Cisco reveals this critical bug in Cisco Security Manager after exploits are posted – patch now

  17-11-2020 11:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco discloses severe flaws in Cisco Security Manager after proof-of-concept exploits are published.
  
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• Airbnb files for IPO, citing domestic travel, work from 'any' home in bookings rate recovery

  17-11-2020 11:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is still intent on a public shares offering despite the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• More than 200 systems infected by new Chinese APT 'FunnyDream'

  17-11-2020 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New Chinese APT discovered targeting Southeast Asian governments.
  
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• New streaming and digital media rules by Indian government rattles industry

  17-11-2020 09:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The seemingly innocuous 'rule' concerning digital media portends more troubling changes to come, say industry watchers, and will throttle creativity, and most importantly, muzzle the few, bold online news sites that dare to critique the government.
  
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• Singapore to pilot common data platform in bid to plug supply chain gaps

  17-11-2020 09:14 via zdnet.com
  
  With COVID-19 highlighting the need for robust supply chains, Singapore believes a common data infrastructure is essential in resolving critical painpoints and linking key stakeholders including importers, shipping companies, and financial institutions.
  
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• Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions

  17-11-2020 07:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers.
  
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• The best luminous watches for night time adventures

  17-11-2020 07:00
  
  From a Tron-like limited edition piece to self-powered micro tubes of H3 tritium gas, watchmakers are getting their glow on with the latest low-light dazzlers
  
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• The AI Telegram bot that abused women is still out of control

  17-11-2020 07:00
  
  A bot automated deepfake abuse online. Researchers say their warnings have been ignored and Telegram has failed to removed it
  
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• Six luminous watches for your night time adventures

  17-11-2020 07:00
  
  From a Tron-like limited edition piece to self-powered micro tubes of H3 tritium gas, watchmakers are getting their glow on with the latest low-light dazzlers
  
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• More than 245,000 Windows systems still remain vulnerable to BlueKeep RDP bug

  17-11-2020 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Millions of computers and servers across the globe remain unpatched for some of today's most dangerous bugs.
  
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• Capitalism is broken – but big business could actually help fix it

  17-11-2020 07:00
  
  Society's big problems aren't just for governments to solve. The private sector must play a central role in driving systemic change
  
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• Aussie BitConnect promoter charged over his involvement with alleged crypto scam

  17-11-2020 06:53 via zdnet.com
  
  ASIC said the New South Welshman promoted the online cryptocurrency platform, BitConnect, before its collapse in early 2018.
  
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• Macquarie Bank keeps options open with a multi-cloud tech stack

  17-11-2020 06:48 via zdnet.com
  
  By the end of the 2022 financial year, Macquarie Bank aims to be completely cloud-agnostic.
  
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• Facebook and Google refuse 1 in 5 Australian law enforcement data access requests

  17-11-2020 06:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia's eSafety Commissioner has said it's time to stop giving tech giants a 'free pass' but she's hesitant to commit to a legislative mandate just yet.
  
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• ANU research reveals STEM initiatives have little impact on improving gender parity

  17-11-2020 05:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Of the 337 initiatives offered in Australia, only seven provide some publicly available evidence to demonstrate their impact or effectiveness.
  
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