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• Nearly half of workers will quit their job if their workplace technology is not up to scratch

  13-04-2021 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  If tech is a barrier to your ability to do a good job, would you leave? A new survey uncovers how our attitudes have changed in 2020.
  
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• Microsoft April patch download covers 114 CVEs including new Exchange Server bugs

  13-04-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft credited the NSA for finding two remote code execution vulnerability flaws (CVE-2021-28480 and CVE-2021-28481).
  
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• Microsoft makes MSIX App Attach, a key Windows Virtual Desktop feature, generally available

  13-04-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft finally is rolling out a key promised component of its Windows Virtual Desktop service which it first showed off back in 2018.
  
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• Best Apple Watch band in 2021

  13-04-2021 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Let's explore some of the best Apple Watch bands available on the market.
  
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• Best wireless mouse in 2021

  13-04-2021 20:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Remote work from a computer is here to stay in 2021. Having the best wireless mouse can ensure your productivity doesn't suffer. Here are our top picks for 2021.
  
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• What to expect at Apple's April 20 "Spring Loaded" iPad Pro event

  13-04-2021 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Invites to Apple's first keynote of 2021 are out where we expect Apple to announce new iPad Pros, an Apple TV and maybe AirTags.
  
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• Inspur, China's largest cloud hardware vendor, joins open-source patent protection consortium

  13-04-2021 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Open Invention Network welcomes China's Inspur to its pro-Linux and open-source software patent protection organization.
  
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• Best rugged laptop in 2021

  13-04-2021 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Which rugged laptop is the best fit for your business? Whether you need a notebook that can handle run-of-the-mill drops and spills or one that can operate in extreme conditions, these rough-and-tough laptops should fit the bill.
  
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• Users can appeal Facebook's editorial decisions

  13-04-2021 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Oversight Board will review user content allowed to remain on the site after calls to remove it.
  
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• Informatica debuts its intelligent data management cloud

  13-04-2021 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Built for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the Informatica platform is designed for both data scientists as well as business users.
  
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• Samsung's new Galaxy Quantum 2 uses quantum cryptography to secure apps

  13-04-2021 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Launched in South Korea, the Quantum 2 smartphone has a quantum random number generator chip built in.
  
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• Grab set for US IPO in $39B merger deal

  13-04-2021 17:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Southeast Asian mobile platform has inked a merger deal with Altimeter Growth in what is touted to be the biggest US equity offering, at $39.6 billion, and is preparing a public listing on Nasdaq in "coming months".
  
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• Amazfit T-Rex Pro review: Affordable, rugged, long-lasting GPS sports watch

  13-04-2021 16:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazfit offers a few great watches with a focus on health and wellness. It's latest model is built to withstand the rigors of inclement weather outside for a week or two.
  
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• 'We are the best-funded AI startup,’ says SambaNova co-founder Olukotun following SoftBank, Intel infusion

  13-04-2021 16:15 via zdnet.com
  
  SambaNova added $676 million in venture money to build out its Dataflow SaaS service for training deep learning neural networks.
  
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• Here's when Apple will hold its next event, according to Siri

  13-04-2021 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Siri is usually good at keeping secrets. Not this time.
  
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• Estate agent's hi-tech house tour exposes personal data

  13-04-2021 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  House listing on Rightmove reveals "treasure trove of private data".
  
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• Cybersecurity: Victims are spotting cyber attacks much more quickly - but there's a catch

  13-04-2021 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyber criminals are spending less time inside networks before they're discovered. But that's partly because when hackers deploy ransomware, they don't stay hidden for long.
  
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• Online racist abuse 'spiralling out of control' says anti-bullying charity

  13-04-2021 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Online racist abuse is "spiralling out of control", a leading anti-cyberbullying charity says after more footballers are targeted.
  
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• The best Surface? See which Microsoft Surface PC is right for you

  13-04-2021 15:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's ever-expanding lineup of Surface PCs now covers a wide range ofhardware factors and price points. Here's a field guide for sorting out which Surface PC should be on your shortlist.
  
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• SAP targets financial services industry with new business unit, nearly $600 million investment

  13-04-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The all new business unit is backed by a partnership with German entrepreneurial investor Dediq.
  
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• Roku unveils $39.99 Roku Express 4K+, rechargeable Voice Remote, AppleTV+ button

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New features in the set-top include enhanced WiFi networking that automatically selects the best of multiple home WiFi networks.
  
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• Roku Express 4K+ unveiled with a rechargeable Voice Remote packing an Apple TV+ button

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New features in the set-top include enhanced Wi-Fi networking that automatically selects the best of multiple home Wi-Fi networks.
  
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• NetSuite's latest platform updates include new centralized purchasing, email approval tools

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Updates to the NetSuite platform are designed to enhance its financial, inventory management, automation, and analytics capabilities.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Surface Laptop 4 and new headsets, webcam, speaker

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's spring Surface rollout includes not just the expected new Surface Laptop 4 devices, but a number of other peripherals positioned for remote work use.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Surface Laptop 4 alongside new headsets, a webcam, and a speaker

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's spring Surface rollout includes not just the expected new Surface Laptop 4 devices, but a number of other peripherals positioned for remote work use.
  
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• Broadcom moves its Symantec, CA software portfolios to Google Cloud

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Broadcom will deliver its enterprise software portfolio starting with Symantec via Google Cloud. DevOps and the former CA Technologies applications will also move over.
  
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• Apache Software Foundation retires slew of Hadoop-related projects

  13-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Retirements of 13 big data-related Apache projects -- including Sentry, Tajo and Falcon -- have been announced in 11 days. It looks like the idealistic days of Hadoop and big data are officially over.
  
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• Reolink Argus 3 pro security camera review: Compact wire-free recording locally or to the cloud

  13-04-2021 14:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Reolink Argus 3 Pro security camera is an affordable, compact addition to your security camera setup. There are no wires to confound you, and a local recording option if you do not want to be tied into subscription costs.
  
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• AWS reveals a new method to build a more accurate quantum computer

  13-04-2021 14:41 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS researchers have published a new approach to error correction that could pave the way for a fault-tolerant quantum system.
  
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• Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page

  13-04-2021 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page.
  
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• Gmail 'safer than parliament's email system' says Tory MP

  13-04-2021 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Tugendhat, Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair, says he was advised Gmail was 'more secure'.
  
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• Intel wants to solve the auto industry's chip shortage

  13-04-2021 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The PC chip giant could become a global foundry for the car industry.
  
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• Dell Technologies updates Inspiron lineup

  13-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  After a banner year for PC sales, Dell is revamping the Inspiron family of devices to make them more accessible.
  
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• Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise

  13-04-2021 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star.
  
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• The rise and fall of Canary Wharf

  13-04-2021 13:11
  
  London’s iconic financial district is trying to reinvent itself as a place to work and play after the pandemic. But the numbers don’t add up
  
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• Brave browser disables Google's FLoC tracking system

  13-04-2021 13:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Opposition grows to Google's new system for tracking users online to personalise ads.
  
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• Why these doctors are embracing AI to make triage decisions

  13-04-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  "Those who continue to be resistant don't recognize the value in AI."
  
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• Acer Enduro N3 review: Thin and light, for a rugged laptop

  13-04-2021 12:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you need to work outdoors in challenging environments where water, dust and debris threaten the safety of your laptop, then the Enduro N3 should earn its keep.
  
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• Google Meet gets data saving for video calls

  13-04-2021 12:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Google rolls out video meeting updates for Chromebooks and Android to help people working from home, and gives admins more control over Google Meet hardware.
  
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• Aruba brings new security integrations to its Edge Services Platform

  13-04-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new ESP capabilities include enhancements to Aruba EdgeConnect, the SD-WAN edge platform Aruba acquired last year when it purchased Silver Peak.
  
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• Must-have for your toolbox: Jelly crimps

  13-04-2021 11:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Great for making quick, weatherproof connections with telephone or alarm wiring. But don't use them for networks!
  
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• Pine Labs acquisition to put Fave in India market

  13-04-2021 11:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Backed by investors that include Sequoia Capital and Temasek Holdings, Pine Labs has acquired the mobile payment app for $45 million, which will put the latter in the hands of consumers across 3,700 Indian cities by year-end.
  
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• Qualtrics launches operating system for experience data management

  13-04-2021 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  At the core of XMOS are three interconnected services: XM Directory, iQ, and xFlow.
  
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• Menulog moves to give couriers access to fair pay and job entitlements

  13-04-2021 09:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Menulog plans to shift its couriers from a contractor model to an employment model.
  
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• The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry

  13-04-2021 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry.
  
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• ANZ Bank: We've been using machine learning for 20 years

  13-04-2021 08:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Although the concept of machine learning isn't new to ANZ, it says it now possesses the compute power to move full-steam ahead.
  
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• NDIS gets a government app with blockchain but no ethics

  13-04-2021 07:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian government is preparing to deploy income compliance against disabled people, and eventually a single app for all government services. There will be blockchain. What could possibly go wrong?
  
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• How a gaming gadget became a Covid early warning system

  13-04-2021 07:00
  
  The pandemic spurred Cecilia Harvey’s wearable device startup to move from avionics and gaming to healthcare
  
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• Aussie Broadband moves into white label space

  13-04-2021 06:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies are now able to resell the Aussie Broadband network, with support and account management taken care of.
  
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• These new vulnerabilities put millions of IoT devices at risk, so patch now

  13-04-2021 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Detailed by researchers at Forescout, the Name:Wreck vulnerabilities could allow attackers to control devices and remotely execute code, act as a gateway to the rest of the network, or even take IoT devices offline.
  
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