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• Intel's tilt to foundry opens a door to upstart RISC-V technology

  23-03-2021 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  SiFive, a startup that has been developing intellectual property for chips based on the RISC-V standard, said Intel will make its designs available to Intel's foundry customers.
  
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• Equinix launches "Time-as-a-Service" for latency-sensitive businesses

  23-03-2021 23:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Equinix Precision Time service aims to help customers avoid the challenges that come with reliance on the public internet or GPS antennas for time synchronization.
  
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• Intel CEO Gelsinger commits to being a 'world-class global foundry', two new factories in Arizona

  23-03-2021 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Gelsinger said the company will build new factories with a focus on the U.S. and Europe, including two new factories in Arizona.
  
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• Fedora Linux 34 beta rolled out

  23-03-2021 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat's new Fedora Linux beta features GNOME 40 for its desktop interface.
  
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• Professor Scott Galloway: The great dispersion and future of higher education

  23-03-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In his book Post Corona, Scott Galloway, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur, highlights industries that will thrive post pandemic and others that are on a slow death trajectory.
  
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• How to create a website: The 2021 step-by-step guide

  23-03-2021 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Website builder or hosted WordPress? DIY or hire a pro? Here's everything you need to get started with an online presence, including the often overlooked but critical issue of switching costs.
  
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• GameStop fiscal Q4 misses, declines to forecast, plans tech investments

  23-03-2021 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  GameStop said it will focus on 2021 initaitives of investing in technology capabilities, and expanding its product offerings.
  
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• Amazon names AWS vet Adam Selipsky to run AWS

  23-03-2021 21:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Selipsky had left AWS back in 2016 to run data visualization vendor Tableau.
  
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• Adobe posts record Q1 revenue with double-digit growth in core clouds

  23-03-2021 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Creative and Document Cloud sales were both up more than 30 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, Adobe's CFO is retiring
  
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• Fewer troops, but more tech: Military downsizes as it shifts to AI, drones and cyber

  23-03-2021 17:45 via zdnet.com
  
  New defense plans for the next decade come with a strong focus on new technologies, pitching a leaner but more effective armed forces.
  
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• Ransomware attack halts production at IoT maker Sierra Wireless

  23-03-2021 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Internal systems are still down following a ransomware attack - but customer products haven't been affected, the company says.
  
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• YouTube will recommend products shown in videos

  23-03-2021 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The feature - which generates a list of items - is currently being tested in the US.
  
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• Google announces new Network Connectivity Center

  23-03-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud giant also announced the availability of Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Hub with Google Cloud, which helps connect branch sites and on-prem data centers to the cloud.
  
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• Ransomware gangs have found another set of new targets: Schools and universities

  23-03-2021 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  National Cyber Security Centre issues advice on how to protect networks from cyber criminals after a spike in ransomware attacks causing disruption across the education sector over the last month
  
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• Ransomware: Attacks against schools are rocketing, with students' coursework encrypted

  23-03-2021 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  National Cyber Security Centre issues advice on how to protect networks from cyber criminals after a spike in ransomware attacks causing disruption across the education sector over the last month
  
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• OnePlus 9 review: Super-fast charging, Hasselblad software, 120Hz display

  23-03-2021 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  For those who want a slightly smaller display, the OnePlus 9 offers much of what the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro offers for $240 less.
  
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• OnePlus Watch announced: Seamless connectivity and advanced health tracking for $159

  23-03-2021 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  OnePlus is known for making gorgeous, highly capable smartphones, and now, it is entering the wearable market with a watch designed as a companion to your OnePlus smartphone. It's a very affordable RTOS watch that lasts one to two weeks.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Pro review: No ads, no bloat, and new tech makes it the best Android

  23-03-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung dropped the entry price of its S21 Ultra $200 and set the bar for Android phones in 2021. OnePlus just trumped that move with a phone that offers a cleaner experience and charging innovations for about $200 less.
  
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• Linus Torvalds on where Rust will fit into Linux

  23-03-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Slowly but surely the Rust language is making its way into Linux. I talked with Linus Torvalds and Greg Kroah-Hartman about where they see Rust and Linux working together.
  
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• Apple launches Apple Teacher Portfolio, updates education apps

  23-03-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple Teacher Portfolio is a recognition badge that can be earned through the Apple Teacher Learning Center.
  
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• Amazon AWS, Hugging Face team up to spread open-source deep learning

  23-03-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon and startup Hugging Face say the ability to rapidly assemble thousands of neural networks inside of Amazon SageMaker, and train them with greater ease, will “democratize” use of deep learning.
  
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• Cybercriminals exchange tips on avoiding arrest, jail in underground forums

  23-03-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Covering early mistakes, who to target, and what to do when on the verge of arrest are all hot topics.
  
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• Debt-chasing UK councils potentially expose private resident data

  23-03-2021 14:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Text reminders for debts to be paid opened up a security chasm for thousands of taxpayers.
  
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• ServiceNow acquires Hyderabad-based RPA company Intellibot

  23-03-2021 14:15 via zdnet.com
  
  ServiceNow plans to build Intellibot's capabilities natively into the Now Platform.
  
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• Cloudflare debuts zero-trust browsing service for remote enterprise workforce

  23-03-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Browsers will run under Cloudflare’s umbrella in an attempt to isolate sessions from cyberattacks.
  
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• Three billion phishing emails are sent every day. But one change could make life much harder for scammers

  23-03-2021 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Phishing attacks remain extremely popular with cyber criminals - but by applying DMARC, organisations can help thwart them.
  
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• Google Chat is getting a new look and these changes to notifications

  23-03-2021 13:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is making Chat's user interface more consistent with the experience in Gmail.
  
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• AOC 16T2, hands on: A well-specified portable 15.6-inch touch-screen monitor

  23-03-2021 13:13 via zdnet.com
  
  This portable 15.6-inch USB-C touch screen has a clever folding case and a built-in battery. It gives you more screen room and has a lot of features, but the user interface is confusing.
  
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• Google fixes crashing Android app issues

  23-03-2021 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The problem was caused by an update to the system that allows apps to display web content.
  
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• A blockchain tweak could fix crypto’s colossal energy problem

  23-03-2021 12:46
  
  Ethereum is slowly moving to proof-of-stake. Is that good news for climate?
  
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• Tax time cometh: Get your records in order with this document scanner

  23-03-2021 12:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you need a document scanner to do your taxes? Of course not. But having one is a huge help for staying organized and having access to all your important documents.
  
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• Oil giant Shell discloses data breach linked to Accellion FTA vulnerability

  23-03-2021 12:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The information of stakeholders has been compromised.
  
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• Microsoft Teams displays are getting a set of handy new features

  23-03-2021 12:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft delivers Cortana improvements to Teams displays like Lenovo's Thinksmart View.
  
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• Digital transformation: This is why CIOs need to stay brave and keep on innovating

  23-03-2021 12:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Innovation is the key, even when things don't go according to plan.
  
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• My favorite hub just got better: Anker PowerExpand+ 11-in-1 USB-C hub

  23-03-2021 12:13 via zdnet.com
  
  This hub has a feature that I've missed.
  
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• Microsoft and Google: We're working together to fix these five browser problems

  23-03-2021 11:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Compat2021 initiative aims to improve compatibility across browsers and make like easier for developers.
  
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• IT admin with axe to grind sent to prison for wiping Microsoft user accounts

  23-03-2021 10:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The victim company’s operations ground to a halt following the attack.
  
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• Dynabook Portégé X40-J-11C review: Dependable 14-inch portability for mobile professionals

  23-03-2021 09:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The Portégé X40-J-11C packages an up-to-date spec in a solid chassis, delivering good connectivity and all-day battery life.
  
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• Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

  23-03-2021 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown
  
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• Machine learning gets physical, starting with self-driving cars

  23-03-2021 07:00
  
  We're about to see real-world interfaces between humans and AI-driven machines
  
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• Lab-grown tuna steaks could reel in our overfishing problem

  23-03-2021 07:00
  
  Startup BlueNalu makes cell-based seafood, aiming to satisfy a growing demand for fish without the environmental issues of the fishing industry
  
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• Jack Dorsey's first tweet sells for $2.9m via NFT

  23-03-2021 05:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, John Cleese is selling his own illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge as an NFT.
  
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• Monash University researchers asking the tough questions about data in AI systems

  23-03-2021 05:30 via zdnet.com
  
  They've developed a framework that can help provide transparency into how AI systems make decisions.
  
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• Hyundai and Singtel team up to monitor electric vehicle batteries in Singapore

  23-03-2021 04:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Pair will work on an IoT system that will allow the Korean carmaker to monitor vehicle telemetry in real time.
  
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• Privacy Commissioner wants more protections for individuals in Data Availability Bill

  23-03-2021 04:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Additionally, the Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner's office is concerned about the proposed exemption of scheme data from the Freedom of Information Act.
  
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• Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

  23-03-2021 04:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman.
  
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• Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

  23-03-2021 02:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".
  
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• CSIRO: Australia is missing out on AU$3.1b industry in lithium-ion battery recycling

  23-03-2021 02:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia’s national science agency has put forward 18 recommendations of how the country could step up recycling efforts of lithium-ion batteries.
  
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• Making honey without bees and milk without cows

  23-03-2021 01:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.
  
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