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• Dell, Nvidia power new "cloud-native supercomputer" in the UK

  14-04-2021 23:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The expanded system at the University of Cambridge will deliver multi-tenant high performance computing for research spanning astrophysics, nuclear fusion power generation and clinical medicine applications.
  
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• Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP

  14-04-2021 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping.
  
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• Dell Technologies to spin VMware into independent company

  14-04-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell sees the spin-off as a way to give each company more strategic flexibility and improve capital structure efficiencies, while also maintaining VMware's credit rating and improving its own.
  
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• Best tax preparation services and tax preparers in 2021

  14-04-2021 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Tax season can be an overwhelming time for many people. However, finding the best tax preparation service can help lighten the burden.
  
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• Google Assistant will now find your iPhone, help order takeout

  14-04-2021 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is also encouraging users to set up "routines" with Google Assistant, which perform multiple actions with a single command.
  
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• What's the most popular web browser in 2021?

  14-04-2021 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Take a wild guess.
  
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• AQUA for Amazon Redshift goes GA

  14-04-2021 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  With AQUA, Amazon Redshift travels full-circle to delivering an elastic data warehouse, at least for cooler data.
  
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• Facebook faces investigation over data breach

  14-04-2021 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Irish Data Protection Commission is to launch an investigation into whether it broke GDPR rules.
  
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• Global e-commerce adoption and growth continues at breakneck levels

  14-04-2021 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2021 Q1 Shopping Index report published by Salesforce uncovers digital shopping trends based on analysis of over 1 billion shoppers and 22 billion e-commerce visits across 51 countries.
  
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• ExpressVPN review: A fine VPN service, but is it worth the price?

  14-04-2021 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want an easy-to-use VPN with middle-of-the-road everything, ExpressVPN might be for you. We did notice one concerning issue, but otherwise, it's a fine VPN service. Just fine.
  
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• Best tax deductions in 2021

  14-04-2021 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Saving money is never a bad idea, especially during tax season. Understanding your tax deduction options -- standard or itemized? -- is a vital part of your tax preparation efforts. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• TCL 20 Pro 5G first impressions: Stunning design, lovely display, capable quad-camera system

  14-04-2021 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  This year, we see TCL launch its second self-branded smartphone series, with the 20 Pro 5G appearing as the flagship. We are testing a pre-production model and are very impressed after a couple of days with the phone.
  
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• TCL announces three new 20 Series smartphones: NXTVISION displays, advanced cameras, stunning designs

  14-04-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Following up on two TCL 20 devices announced at CES in January, TCL revealed three more Series 20 smartphones for various markets. All 20 Series devices have been verified by Google as Android Enterprise Recommended so these are great options to consider for the workplace.
  
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• Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society

  14-04-2021 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rules are proposals and could take several years to become law.
  
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• Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase talk AI, cryptocurrency, digitization amid strong first quarters

  14-04-2021 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  While the results and view of the economy are always the headliner from these two giant banks, there were multiple technology nuggets to ponder.
  
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• ILife V9e robot vacuum review: Super strong suction with cyclone dustbin

  14-04-2021 16:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Its cyclone dustbin seems to collect a lot of dust from carpets and hard floors, and its lack of roller brush means it will need less maintenance.
  
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• Amazon releases smaller, cheaper Echo Buds

  14-04-2021 16:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Hands-free access to Alexa when on the move just got better.
  
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• Brazil completes first-ever video call on standalone 5G

  14-04-2021 16:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The initiative is part of demonstrations to the government ahead of the upcoming fifth-generation spectrum auction
  
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• Virgin and O2 mega-merger given the green light by competition watchdog

  14-04-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The UK's competition watchdog has ruled that the deal won't harm competition, even though the merger is expected to shift industry trends significantly.
  
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• Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac bring M1 chip support

  14-04-2021 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  This support brings with it huge performance gains and power benefits.
  
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• Vonage adds video engagement to contact center applications

  14-04-2021 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Video conferencing tools will be embedded in the contact center app with connections to CRM systems.
  
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• Is there a market for an Apple TV/HomePod Frankenstein?

  14-04-2021 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Rumors are circulating that Apple is planning to take two devices that aren't selling all that well, and smash them together to make a new, hybrid device.
  
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• Over and out? AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon ditch RCS joint venture

  14-04-2021 14:23 via zdnet.com
  
  US carriers abandon a joint venture to bring Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging to all smartphones.
  
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• ServiceNow IT Operations Management adds Oracle Cloud integrations

  14-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The integration, which is available in the ServiceNow Store, is designed to visualize changes in Oracle Cloud and how they impact business services.
  
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• Best treadmill in 2021

  14-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The past year brought home-based fitness equipment like treadmills into the spotlight. Thankfully, some of the best treadmills of 2021 are ready to help you meet your at-home fitness goals.
  
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• Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site

  14-04-2021 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts.
  
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• Off road: Autonomous driving's new frontier requires a new kind of sensor

  14-04-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Visible spectrum technologies can't tackle terrain. This new sensor could help.
  
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• Virgin Media and O2 'blockbuster' merger provisionally approved

  14-04-2021 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts.
  
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• Cyber criminals are installing cryptojacking malware on unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers

  14-04-2021 12:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyber attackers are scanning the internet for vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers they can exploit to mine for cryptocurrency. "It's basically free money rolling in for the attackers," warn cybersecurity researchers.
  
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• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now protects unmanaged BYO devices

  14-04-2021 11:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new security feature uses managed devices to discover unmanaged devices and secure them.
  
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• Urbanista has made the world’s first solar-powered headphones

  14-04-2021 10:56
  
  The Urbanista Los Angeles are the first self-charging, wireless, active noise cancelling headphones. They can even harvest energy from indoor lighting, so, in theory, you need never plug them in
  
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• New Windows 10 builds arrive with April 2021 Patch Tuesday updates

  14-04-2021 10:44 via zdnet.com
  
  As expected with Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released new Windows 10 builds and 21H1 preview builds.
  
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• ASIO boss says he's not concerned with Australian Parliament's March outage

  14-04-2021 09:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The March disruption to Australian Parliament's email does not concern the ASIO boss, who said he has an understanding of what happened.
  
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• Jacinda Ardern touts significant progress under Christchurch Call

  14-04-2021 08:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The New Zealand prime minister has said the latest 'stocktake' on the Christchurch Call has highlighted the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach, with countries, companies, and civil society working together to achieve results.
  
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• Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

  14-04-2021 08:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘.
  
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• Toshiba CEO resigns a week after company received CVC buyout offer

  14-04-2021 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Toshiba's chief has vacated his role at a time when the company is considering a buyout offer that is reportedly worth $20 billion.
  
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• Security crucial as 5G connects more industries, devices

  14-04-2021 07:44 via zdnet.com
  
  With more industries and machines connected as 5G networks roll out, securing these links will be a top challenge even as it becomes more complex to manage such ecosystems, says Nokia's Asia-Pacific head.
  
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• Semiconductor restraints will shake up auto maker supply chains: Nvidia CEO

  14-04-2021 07:18 via zdnet.com
  
  In the wake of GM and Ford plants idling, Jensen Huang has said the automotive supply chain needs to be re-engineered.
  
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• What happens when you have a heart attack on the way to Mars?

  14-04-2021 07:00
  
  Millions of kilometres from Earth, even a minor health scare could be fatal. But with a thousand things that could go wrong, space pharmacists have some creative solutions
  
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• Robots are animals, not humans

  14-04-2021 07:00
  
  Humans have worked alongside animals for centuries. So why are we so obsessed with comparing robots to ourselves?
  
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• Covid lies are tearing through India’s family WhatsApp groups

  14-04-2021 07:00
  
  Conspiracy theories about the pandemic are a hit in Indian family WhatsApp groups and are helping bring dangerous disinformation to a global audience
  
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• 'FLoC off!' Vivaldi declares as it says no to Google's tracking system

  14-04-2021 04:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Google FLoC continues to see opposition grow, as Vivaldi labels the tracking system as 'privacy-invasive' and 'nasty'.
  
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• Epic Games receives another $1 billion in funding with $200 million from Sony

  14-04-2021 04:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The developer of Fornite has received a $1 billion injection in the lead-up to the legal fight against Apple next month.
  
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• Financial counsellors rate hardship support offered by Australian telcos as 'poor'

  14-04-2021 03:59 via zdnet.com
  
  A new survey by Financial Counselling Australia has highlighted more than 50% of Australian telco customers struggle with telco debt.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Facebook's Oversight Board

  14-04-2021 03:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The social media giant has expanded the scope of its Oversight Board to now allow appeals to be made on content that has been left up. Here's an explainer of the process and what the board is aiming to achieve.
  
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• FBI blasts away web shells on US servers in wake of Exchange vulnerabilities

  14-04-2021 02:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Feds turn into cyberfirefighters and hose down the web shell bonfire raging on hundreds of unpatched Exchange servers.
  
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• Samsung carrier business lands in Australia to focus on mmWave

  14-04-2021 01:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung Networks Business will start operations in Australia this year.
  
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• Samsung to unveil new notebooks on April 28 at Unpacked event

  14-04-2021 01:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The event is expected to introduce new products from its Galaxy Book notebook brand.
  
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• SAP raises fiscal 2021 outlook

  14-04-2021 00:02 via zdnet.com
  
  In a preliminary report of Q1 results, SAP said non-IFRS cloud sales were up 13 percent at constant currencies.
  
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• Atlassian pre-announces fiscal Q3 revenue well above analysts’ expectations

  14-04-2021 00:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Atlassian said results were boosted by a “short-term” variability as customers bought more on-premise software ahead of cloud migrations and price changes.
  
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