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• Microsoft takes a step toward unifying its Edge codebase across all platforms

  16-04-2021 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is making available a new and different version of the new Edge browser to Canary channel testers on Android.
  
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• StormForge survey finds you can waste a lot of money deploying Kubernetes to the cloud

  16-04-2021 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  A great deal of time and money is wasted on the cloud with poorly done Kubernetes implementations.
  
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• Dell divests VMware: Investors cheer, but what does it mean for customers?

  16-04-2021 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell Technologies just announced the expected spin-out of that 80% ownership, making VMware a fully independent company. This move is good for investors, but we analyze if it is good for customers.
  
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• Practical 3D printing: The importance of filament runout sensors

  16-04-2021 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a simple feature that can save you time and money, especially for large 3D prints.
  
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• Mophie Powerstation Go Rugged lineup announced: Jumper cable output, flashlight are perfect for emergencies

  16-04-2021 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Mophie is known for smartphone and portable power packs, but its newest line of Powerstation Go Rugged batteries offer the ultimate in portable power. Functions include a high-powered flashlight, air compressor, AC supply, and more to make these battery accessories perfect for the car, home, or office.
  
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• First multi-node quantum network paves the way for the quantum internet

  16-04-2021 15:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers in the Netherlands have established an entanglement-based network between three quantum processors for the first time.
  
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• Cat S62 Pro smartphone with thermal imaging and ultra-rugged design launches in the US

  16-04-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cat S62 Pro launched in Europe last fall, but was launched today the US market for $699. This rugged phone is built to withstand all that field workers throw at it with the additional FLIR thermal imaging capability.
  
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• Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

  16-04-2021 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.
  
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• TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim

  16-04-2021 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers.
  
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• Facebook faces mass legal action over data leak

  16-04-2021 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful.
  
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• IKEA’s fancy new AR app lets you design entire rooms

  16-04-2021 13:56
  
  The ageing IKEA Place app is now called IKEA Studio and has been given a much-needed overhaul
  
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• Asus ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) review: An improved dual-screen design, but usability issues persist

  16-04-2021 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is a capable laptop, but its unique features involve trade-offs, and prospective buyers will have to decide whether or not those trade-offs work for them.
  
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• Google backs new security standard for smartphone VPN apps

  16-04-2021 13:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The Google One VPN app gets a tick of approval from the Internet of Secure Things Alliance.
  
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• Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news

  16-04-2021 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Cyberattack on UK university knocks out online learning, Teams and Zoom

  16-04-2021 11:40 via zdnet.com
  
  All live online teaching has been cancelled on Thursday and Friday.
  
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• TSMC sees chip constraints through 2022, will spend $100bn on boosting capacity

  16-04-2021 11:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The automotive industry's semiconductor shortage will be largely resolved next quarter, says Taiwan-based chip maker.
  
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• Mozilla to start disabling FTP next week with removal set for Firefox 90

  16-04-2021 07:33 via zdnet.com
  
  After disabling FTP functionality, the code will be removed in Firefox 90.
  
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• They were ancient internet memes. Now NFTs are making them rich

  16-04-2021 07:00
  
  Their faces were the backdrop of the 2010s. Now the likes of Scumbag Steve and Bad Luck Brian are cashing in with non-fungible tokens
  
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• Covid has turned universities into healthcare startup factories

  16-04-2021 07:00
  
  The pandemic has sparked a new generation of academic-led healthtech startups, and universities are raking in millions
  
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• Government picks 81 regional sites to fund through AU$90 million program

  16-04-2021 06:55 via zdnet.com
  
  True to form, the Australian government announces that it will make more announcements in the future, including who is actually getting its money.
  
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• Swinburne University confirms over 5,000 individuals affected in data breach

  16-04-2021 06:51 via zdnet.com
  
  University confirms the personal information included in the breach contained names, email addresses, and phone numbers of some staff, students, and external parties
  
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• Court finds Google misled Australian consumers on how it collected location data

  16-04-2021 05:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian Android users were not told by Google about various settings that allow the search giant to collect personal location data.
  
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• Google introduces Timelapse to Google Earth

  16-04-2021 05:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Google says Google Earth is getting its biggest update since 2017.
  
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• Aussie Broadband outage takes down telco's own site and lines

  16-04-2021 05:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Victorian outage is hitting Aussie Broadband's own infrastructure.
  
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• Google Project Zero testing 30-day grace period on bug details to boost user patching

  16-04-2021 03:54 via zdnet.com
  
  After trying to get vendors to produce updates to fix vulnerabilities quicker, Project Zero is trying an explicit patch period.
  
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• Huawei looks to diversify product focus, confident against Chinese cloud players

  16-04-2021 03:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Following a decline in its smartphone business, Chinese tech giant is looking to its other connected devices including laptops and smart TVs to fill the gaps, and believes its wide product portfolio will stand in good stead against its cloud peers such as Alibaba and Tencent.
  
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• US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks

  16-04-2021 02:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.
  
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• ACCC gives MYOB the go-ahead to acquire GreatSoft

  16-04-2021 02:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian consumer watchdog has found that MYOB's proposed acquisition of GreatSoft will not lessen competition in the market.
  
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• Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way

  16-04-2021 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras.
  
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• Microsoft reports increase in US law enforcement data requests in 2020

  16-04-2021 01:00 via zdnet.com
  
  US law enforcement requests for data related to consumer services was higher in 2020 than in previous years.
  
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