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• To infinity and beyond: Linux and open-source goes to Mars

  19-02-2021 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  If all goes well, the first flight on Mars will be made by Perseverance Mars rover's companion drone helicopter, the Linux-powered Ingenuity.
  
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• Microsoft readies Power Fx, a new Power Platform low-code language

  19-02-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is looking to further simplify access to its Power Platform low-code/no-code platform with a new language called Power Fx.
  
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• Zero Trust is not a security solution. It’s a strategy

  19-02-2021 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the top challenges and misunderstandings that I continue to see is what the definition of Zero Trust actually is. Zero Trust is not one product or platform; it's a security framework built around the concept of "never trust, always verify" and "assuming breach."
  
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• Take security to the Zero Trust Edge

  19-02-2021 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) model is a safer on-ramp to the internet for organizations' physical locations and remote workers.
  
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• IBM is reportedly considering a sale of its Watson Health business

  19-02-2021 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  According to multiple media reports, IBM is said to be considering the sale as part of CEO Arvind Krishna's plan to focus on higher-margin businesses like AI and cloud.
  
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• Uber drivers are workers not self-employed, Supreme Court rules

  19-02-2021 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision could mean thousands of Uber drivers are set to receive minimum wage and holiday pay.
  
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• Uber has lost. What happens next?

  19-02-2021 18:00
  
  Coming up today: What Uber’s loss in the Supreme Court means for the gig economy, why Facebook was right to ban news in Australia and we go inside the UK’s controversial Covid-19 challenge trial
  
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• Nomad brings MagSafe to case lineup: Bests Apple leather case with 10-foot drop protection

  19-02-2021 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  With support for Apple's MagSafe technology, Nomad's Horween leather cases offer a compelling alternative to Apple's leather case at the same price.
  
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• Microsoft laptops can't match Apple in one crucial area, say customers

  19-02-2021 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  75,804 people were asked about their feelings toward Macs and Surface laptops -- and other tech brands and products -- during COVID-19. Their responses were stark.
  
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• Brave browser leaks onion addresses in DNS traffic

  19-02-2021 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  DNS leak leaves footprints in DNS server logs for a Brave user's Tor traffic.
  
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• ServiceNow brings integrated capabilities to Microsoft Teams

  19-02-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  By embedding workflows directly into the popular collaboration tool, ServiceNow is trying to engage with employees within the context of their daily work.
  
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• Two budget mics to up your YouTube recording game

  19-02-2021 16:15 via zdnet.com
  
  We look at two budget microphones that might be of interest to YouTubers. Both are pretty good for some uses, but fall down a bit for other uses. Read on to learn what you need to know to make an informed decision.
  
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• Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges and other news

  19-02-2021 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Best tax software in 2021

  19-02-2021 15:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The unprecedented circumstances of 2020 make for an unprecedented tax season, so be sure you have the right tool to navigate this annual chore. We pick the very best software for small business and personal tax preparation.
  
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• Myanmar arrests 11 suspects for hacking government sites during protests

  19-02-2021 14:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Hacktivists operated via a Facebook group and called themselves the "Myanmar Hackers."
  
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• Malaysia arrests 11 suspects for hacking government sites

  19-02-2021 14:31 via zdnet.com
  
  A similar government website defacement campaign is also taking place this week in Myanmar, in support of the country's jailed elected leader.
  
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• Black Country: Facebook censured local dish chat

  19-02-2021 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It has apologised to a history group after saying a Black Country delicacy violated its standards.
  
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• Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says

  19-02-2021 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month.
  
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• Prepare to work towards a Linux administrator with this $59 training

  19-02-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Beef up your open source skills with this information-rich learning package.
  
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• Prepare to work toward a Linux administrator job with this $59 training

  19-02-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Beef up your open source skills with this information-rich learning package.
  
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• Microsoft 365 adds new feature so remote staff with no internet don't lose access to apps

  19-02-2021 13:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft offers "extended offline access" to Office customers in industries with workers who spend months offline.
  
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• WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash

  19-02-2021 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy.
  
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• Uber drivers in the UK are not self-employed, court rules

  19-02-2021 13:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The decision has serious implications for Uber in the region.
  
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• WhatsApp tries again to explain what data it shares with Facebook and why

  19-02-2021 12:59 via zdnet.com
  
  WhatsApp will soon display a banner in your smartphone app explaining when it will share your data with Facebook.
  
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• Leaving LastPass? Here's how to get your passwords out

  19-02-2021 12:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Moving your passwords out of LastPass? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: Get ready for clearer sound on your meetings thanks to this audio upgrade

  19-02-2021 11:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Satin audio codec is coming to Teams meetings to bring clear audio even on really bad networks.
  
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• Uber has lost in the Supreme Court. Here’s what happens next

  19-02-2021 11:07
  
  Uber drivers in the UK are workers, not contractors. What comes next will affect the entire gig economy
  
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• Advisory agency urges Pluralsight shareholders to say no to Vista acquisition

  19-02-2021 10:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Pluralsight insists the deal is of value to investors.
  
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• Facebook’s Australia news ban is the best decision it’s ever made

  19-02-2021 07:00
  
  Facebook and Google are giant advertising platforms, not tenets of an open web. It’s time to start treating them as such
  
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• Western Power investing in IoT to predict the future of energy consumption

  19-02-2021 06:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The state-owned entity is leveraging sensor data and machine learning to understand how customers are using electricity, now and into the future.
  
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• Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

  19-02-2021 05:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones.
  
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• Zuckerberg vs Frydenberg heads into the weekend as negotiations continue

  19-02-2021 04:27 via zdnet.com
  
  In the meantime, news sites across Australia continue to be blocked on Facebook.
  
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• Robinhood boss says GameStop episode 'unacceptable'

  19-02-2021 04:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawmakers grill key players in the GameStop trading frenzy at a hearing in Washington.
  
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• Bandwidth purchased from NBN drops as pandemic capacity boost ends

  19-02-2021 02:14 via zdnet.com
  
  ACCC calls on retailers to pay up and maintain CVC levels as NBN ends free bandwidth.
  
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• Google TV users gain access to more shows with the addition of Apple TV+

  19-02-2021 01:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The streaming service will initially be available on the new Chromecast with Google TV device, and Sony and TCL Google TVs.
  
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• Real growth in technology is not from people but machines, says Applied Materials CEO

  19-02-2021 01:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Today's data growth, consuming ever more chips, is not the product of humans poking at smartphones but rather the rise of non-human systems of sensors and big data.
  
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• The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

  19-02-2021 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.
  
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• 'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

  19-02-2021 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test.
  
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• How insurance can help build trust in artificial intelligence

  19-02-2021 01:01
  
  From transport networks to utility companies, insurance for AIs could unlock huge benefits for industry and consumers alike
  
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