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• Netflix: Four things which have driven its success

  19-01-2021 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers.
  
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• HP’s new CTO hails from Xerox PARC, home of the PC

  19-01-2021 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  HP pledged Kurtoglu will oversee a “renewed commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation.”
  
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• Feeling lucky? Netflix will just pick something for you if you can't decide

  19-01-2021 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Netflix says it no longer sees a need to borrow to finance ongoing operations, given that it is generating more cash than previously expected.
  
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• Awareness isn’t enough -- it’s time for security leaders to change behaviors

  19-01-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn what you need to do to move beyond perfunctory awareness and training programs to change behavior and instill a security culture (the ABC of security).
  
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• Logitech raises outlook amid continuous remote work sales boom

  19-01-2021 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Logitech continues to benefit from the shift to remote work and online learning, reporting (once again​) explosive sales growth across its product line.
  
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• Malwarebytes said it was hacked by the same group who breached SolarWinds

  19-01-2021 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Malwarebytes becomes fourth major security firm targeted by attackers after Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike.
  
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• Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request

  19-01-2021 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help.
  
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• 'Anti-Facebook' MeWe social network adds 2.5 million new members in one week

  19-01-2021 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  People all over the world are leaving Facebook and Twitter and privacy-first social network MeWe is scooping these disaffected users up onto its platform.
  
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• Google Chrome 88 released with no Flash support, bringing an end to an era

  19-01-2021 18:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Besides removing Flash, Google has also removed support for FTP links (ftp://) as well.
  
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• The road to low-code and no-code development needs strong guardrails

  19-01-2021 18:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey finds widespread adoption of low-code and no-code approaches. However, IT still needs to be a full partner.
  
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• Google Cloud names former Amway exec head of its CPG unit

  19-01-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Giusy Buonfantino will be president of Google Cloud's consumer packaged goods business.
  
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• Brave becomes first browser to add native support for the IPFS protocol

  19-01-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Brave users will now be able to seamlessly access ipfs:// links.
  
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• Fake collaboration apps are stealing data as staff struggle with home working security

  19-01-2021 17:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyber criminals know that working from home can provide them with an easier way into corporate networks - resulting in a rise in attacks targeting remote devices.
  
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• How the future of work can be more collaborative

  19-01-2021 16:51
  
  In a new ebook created with WIRED, Cisco thought leaders explore how the future of work has shifted and why collaborative technology is business critical
  
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• E-scooters must follow rules of road 'same as bus'

  19-01-2021 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman banned from the roads for drink-driving an e-scooter is told the same rules and penalties apply.
  
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• At CES 2021, laptops go beyond the 2-in-1

  19-01-2021 15:58 via zdnet.com
  
  As chipmakers unveiled new heights of speed and efficiency, laptop makers continued experimenting with form factors.
  
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• Ethical-source movement opens new open-source organization

  19-01-2021 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Ethical-source leaders are trying to find more support for their open-source approach by creating the Organization for Ethical Source.
  
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• Microsoft invests in General Motors' self-driving subsidiary Cruise

  19-01-2021 15:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is touting GM and its autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise as adopting Azure as their 'preferred' cloud provider.
  
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• Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon 870 5G for 'desktop quality' streaming, mobile gaming

  19-01-2021 15:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The new mobile platform pushes beyond the boundaries of the Snapdragon 865 Plus.
  
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• Citrix buys Wrike for $2.25 billion, aims to bolster hybrid work portfolio

  19-01-2021 15:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Citrix also reported its fourth quarter financial results​, which beat expectations.
  
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• Microsoft touts more Windows 10 PCs, some with LTE options, at BettFest education show

  19-01-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is touting low-priced, third-party LTE-connected Windows 10 PCs at this year's BettfFest education conference.
  
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• Samsung launches Galaxy Tab Active3 in US, expands rugged device portfolio

  19-01-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Tab Active3 rides along with Samsung's XCover Pro as the consumer electronics giant targets the B2B market and frontline workers.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 review: Sleek, durable tablet for frontline workers

  19-01-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Critical functions of frontline workers are more prominent today than ever before. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 provides businesses with a remote work solution that is affordable and built to withstand work in the field, on the go, and in the office.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 review: Sleek, durable tablet for frontline workers

  19-01-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Critical functions of frontline workers are more prominent today than ever before. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 provides businesses with a remote work solution that is affordable and built to withstand work in the field, on the go, and in the office.
  
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• FireEye releases tool for auditing networks for techniques used by SolarWinds hackers

  19-01-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New Azure AD Investigator is now available via GitHub.
  
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• Buying groceries online with food stamps?

  19-01-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A huge segment of consumers has been left out of the grocery delivery ecosystem. Will that change?
  
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• iPad Pro: Outclassed by the M1 MacBook Air, where does Apple's tablet go from here?

  19-01-2021 14:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's premium tablet is costlier, heavier and delivers less battery life than a similarly configured M1 MacBook Air. It's loaded with features most people never use. Who and what is the iPad Pro for? Apple needs to define what a "Pro" iPad is. Here's why.
  
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• ILife V80 Max review: Extra large dustbin and powerful carpet cleaning from a two-in-one robot

  19-01-2021 14:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The ILife V80 Maxis an affordable powerful vacuum with a simplified app, and a comprehensive remote control to manage its features.
  
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• Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert

  19-01-2021 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Hancock says he will stay at home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app.
  
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• iPhone 13: Next-gen vapor chamber cooling would bring many benefits

  19-01-2021 14:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Rumors are circulating that the iPhone 13 could be equipped with next-generation vapor chamber cooling. This could mean faster processing power and longer battery life.
  
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• Never buy an iPad in January

  19-01-2021 14:34 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for an iPad Pro, now is not the time to buy. We expect new iPad Pros to be introduced in March, and we have the pretty charts to back up that assertion.
  
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• How to secure your Google account and keep it safe from attacks

  19-01-2021 14:32 via zdnet.com
  
  If you live in Gmail and other Google services, your Google account is one of your most valuable online assets. Follow these seven steps to establish a solid baseline of security and protect that account from intruders.
  
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• CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test

  19-01-2021 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form?
  
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• Students will have no sense of Intel Inside as education laptops diversify processors

  19-01-2021 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  As education devices go Chromebook, laptop makers are diversifying the processors powering laptops.
  
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• Protective DNS aims to protect remote workers from malware attack

  19-01-2021 14:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Protective Domain Name Service Digital Roaming application provides home workers with the same protections against malware and malicious websites as they'd receive in the office.
  
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• HP refreshes Chromebook education portfolio with better cameras, Intel and MediaTek processors

  19-01-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amid the boom in remote education, HP is launching a series of new Chromebooks as teachers juggle hybrid models.
  
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• A Closer Look at SAP HANA Cloud

  19-01-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Over the past year, SAP has relaunched its database cloud based on HANA as a portfolio of services with building blocks assembled like a classic Russian doll.
  
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• Mobile networks to make Oak lessons site data-free

  19-01-2021 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Oak National Academy provides educational resources for pupils in England learning from home.
  
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• reMarkable 2 E-Ink tablet review: Superb for on-screen writing, but key features are still missing

  19-01-2021 13:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The reMarkable 2 E Ink tablet is an excellent device for basic note-taking, but it's pricey and there are still some text-conversion issues. A backlight would be appreciated, too.
  
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• Livecoin slams its doors shut after failing to recover from hack, financial loss

  19-01-2021 13:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The exchange suffered an alleged cyberattack last month.
  
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• SpaceX rival? Virgin Orbit just used a modified 747 to launch a rocket into space

  19-01-2021 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Richard Branson's rocket company makes some progress in the space race.
  
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• Fourth malware strain discovered in SolarWinds incident

  19-01-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Symantec said it identified Raindrop, the fourth malware strain used in the SolarWinds breach, after Sunspot, Sunburst, and Teardrop.
  
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• DNSpooq lets attackers poison DNS cache records

  19-01-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Network administrators urged to apply the latest Dnsmasq updates to prevent the new DNSpooq attacks.
  
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• A 3D camera that sees in pitch black

  19-01-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you think robots are scary, just wait until they can see in the dark.
  
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• iOS 14.4: Here's how to get a sneak preview

  19-01-2021 12:55 via zdnet.com
  
  A new iOS update is imminent. Here's how to get a sneak preview today.
  
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• CoinShares asset manager to launch Bitcoin product on SIX Swiss Exchange

  19-01-2021 12:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The product will be going live on Tuesday.
  
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• GDPR: Fines increased by 40% last year, and they're about to get a lot bigger

  19-01-2021 12:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Non-compliant businesses, beware: analysts say that regulators are about to get much tougher with GDPR enforcement.
  
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• Microsoft Defender is boosting its response to malware attacks by changing a key setting

  19-01-2021 12:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft Defender antivirus will start to automatically investigate malware infections from February 16.
  
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• New FreakOut botnet targets Linux systems running unpatched software

  19-01-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The botnet comes with features that can be used for DDoS attacks, ARP poisoning, hidden crypto-mining, launching brute-force attacks, and more.
  
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• US President Trump orders security assessment for Chinese-made drones

  19-01-2021 11:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Drones sourced from “foreign adversaries” could be removed from federal activities.
  
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