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• J2 Global to spin eFax services business as new company called Consensus focused on healthcare

  19-04-2021 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  J2 Global said the eFax and related fax businesses have established an “embedded” role in the healthcare field.
  
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• IBM Q1 better than expected, projects revenue growth in 2021

  19-04-2021 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  IBM said Red Hat revenue was up 17% from a year ago and cloud and cognitive software sales grew 4%. Systems revenue was up 4%.
  
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• Best foldable phone in 2021: Samsung leads the pack

  19-04-2021 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung released the Galaxy Fold in 2019 as the first widely available foldable smartphone. Since then, it has released improved models and variations, while a couple of others have joined the sector.
  
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• Atlassian acquires ThinkTilt for its ProForma form builder

  19-04-2021 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Atlassian plans to integrate ProForma with Jira Service Management.
  
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• Fitbit takes a stylish approach with its new $149 Luxe fitness bracelet

  19-04-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Fitbit just announced its latest fitness tracker, and while it shares similarities with the rest of Fitbit's lineup, it has a more refined look and advanced fitness tracker features.
  
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• WIRED Pulse: Quantum

  19-04-2021 18:47
  
  WIRED Pulse: Quantum explores the future of quantum
  
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• Flying on Mars fueled with open-source software

  19-04-2021 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time in history, we've flown an aircraft, the mini-helicopter Ingenuity, on another planet. Opens-source software backed up its engineering.
  
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• Airthings Wave Mini, hands on: A simple but effective indoor air quality monitor

  19-04-2021 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  This compact and affordable air quality monitor syncs to your phone and warns you if mould is likely to be a problem.
  
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• Mirantis provides consistent Kubernetes experience across platforms

  19-04-2021 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest version of Mirantis Container Cloud includes numerous updates and now supports VMware IaaS.
  
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• GoodData.CN: Veteran analytics provider goes cloud-native

  19-04-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With this microservice- and API-driven release, GoodData evolves its credo from embedded analytics to Data as a Service
  
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• Microsoft's Visual Studio 2022 is moving to 64-bit

  19-04-2021 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is readying a first public preview of Visual Studio 2022 for this summer.
  
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• This online grocery company wants its robots to deliver right into your kitchen

  19-04-2021 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Online groceries company Ocado is further expanding its investments in new technologies to automate as much of the delivery process as possible.
  
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• Kerb-to-kitchen robots and the next big step for online retail

  19-04-2021 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Online groceries company Ocado is further expanding its investments in new technologies to automate as much of the delivery process as possible.
  
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• Positivo incorporates Compaq operations in Brazil

  19-04-2021 16:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The Brazilian company has licensed the global brand and will start manufacturing its computers this month
  
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• Post-processing resin prints: Anycubic Wash and Cure vs Wash and Cure Plus

  19-04-2021 16:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Resin printers are still toxic and messy. But with these two post-processing curing stations, the process of turning resin prints into usable objects is far less annoying.
  
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• Mastercard buys digital identity firm Ekata for $850 million

  19-04-2021 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The move will bolster Mastercard's digital identity and security platform and framework.
  
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• 'High-level' organiser of FIN7 hacking group sentenced to ten years in prison

  19-04-2021 15:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Ukranian man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking.
  
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• Zoom launches $100 million Zoom Apps fund to spur growth in developer ecosystem

  19-04-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zoom Apps Fund will invest in developer partners with viable products and early market traction, with portfolio companies receiving between $250,000 and $2.5 million.
  
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• Peloton pushes back against ‘urgent’ warning against using Tread+ treadmill

  19-04-2021 13:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The CPSC says the death of a child and dozens of injuries have been caused by the Peloton Tread+.
  
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• The FBI removed hacker backdoors from vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers. Not everyone likes the idea

  19-04-2021 13:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A court order allowed the FBI to enter networks of businesses to remove web shells used by cyber attackers exploiting Exchange vulnerabilities. But what does this mean for the future of cybersecurity?
  
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• Best professional tax software for tax preparers in 2021

  19-04-2021 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The best professional tax software is the one best suited to your needs and the needs of your clients. Tax preparers should know which ones are the best of the best.
  
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• The top work from home essential people forget: Fire extinguishers

  19-04-2021 11:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Fires are rare, but your home office could still benefit from having a fire extinguisher present -- just in case something goes wrong!
  
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• Best fire extinguisher 2021: A top work from home essential

  19-04-2021 11:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Fires are rare, but your home office needs a fire extinguisher present -- just in case something goes wrong.
  
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• Coding error allowed attackers to delete Facebook live video

  19-04-2021 11:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The security issue earned the reporting researcher a substantial bug bounty.
  
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• The future digital battlespace

  19-04-2021 10:32
  
  In a new ebook created with WIRED, Microsoft highlights how technology is revolutionising the future of defence
  
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• Siemens partners with Google to offer industrial AI tools

  19-04-2021 09:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Siemens gives Google a major partner in the manufacturing space, one of six key verticals the cloud company is going after.
  
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• TechnologyOne signs procurement arrangement with New Zealand government

  19-04-2021 08:34 via zdnet.com
  
  A new agreement between TechnologyOne and the New Zealand government follows in the footsteps of similar arrangements already in place with other tech providers like AWS and Oracle.
  
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• The search is on for a drug that can stop Covid-19 infections

  19-04-2021 07:00
  
  Although vaccines have been more successful than many imagined, a the hunt is still on for a drug that can stop people getting infected with Covid-19
  
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• Here’s how to fix online harassment. No, seriously

  19-04-2021 07:00
  
  By letting third parties build moderation and safety tools, social media platforms could limit harassment — and give users more agency in how they engage
  
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• ATO wants to make it easier for businesses to receive emails and notifications

  19-04-2021 06:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Taxation Office is on the hunt for a service provider to deliver an email service so businesses only have to access one inbox to receive updates.
  
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• NSW government lowers assessment threshold to speed up data centre approval

  19-04-2021 04:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Getting the tick of approval from the NSW government to build a data centre in the state just got a lot easier.
  
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• Zero trust, basic cyber hygiene best defence against third-party attacks

  19-04-2021 03:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Rather than entrust third-party suppliers to keep their supply chain secured, organisations should adopt a zero trust security strategy and establish basic cyber hygiene to safeguard their data.
  
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• Growing reliance on third-party suppliers signals increasing security risks

  19-04-2021 03:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Adversaries are turning their focus on cheaper, easier targets within an organisation's supply chain, especially as businesses increasingly acquire software from external suppliers.
  
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• Australian ministers agree to work on national digital identity and data sharing

  19-04-2021 02:52 via zdnet.com
  
  A meeting held by Australia's federal and state data and digital ministers revealed work is being undertaken to make a national identity program a reality.
  
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• WordPress could treat Google FloC as a security issue

  19-04-2021 01:56 via zdnet.com
  
  An idea is being floated to backport FLoC blocking code to existing WordPress users.
  
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• How product placements may soon be added to classic films

  19-04-2021 01:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally.
  
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• Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox and PS Now put to the test

  19-04-2021 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test.
  
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• Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

  19-04-2021 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.
  
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• Can OnePlus be more than a challenger brand?

  19-04-2021 00:00 via zdnet.com
  
  OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are strong contenders in the Android smartphone market and the devices surged in 2020 across multiple price points. But distribution beyond T-Mobile and AT&T 5G certification are critical for more upside.
  
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