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• Netgear beats Q1 expectations with strong SMB revenue

  21-04-2021 23:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Higher-than-expected demand for SMB products helped drive the results
  
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• Teradata soars after pre-announcing Q1 revenue, EPS above expectations, higher-than-expected cloud revenue

  21-04-2021 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Teradata said its revenue continued at the same level as Q4, rather than declining as expected.
  
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• Lam Research posts record Q3 results

  21-04-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The company, which makes wafer fabrication equipment, is benefiting from the current semiconductor market.
  
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• Greg Kroah-Hartman bans University of Minnesota from Linux development for deliberately buggy patches

  21-04-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Some researchers tried to slip bad patches into the Linux kernel as a "test." When they kept trying, Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux kernel maintainer for the stable branch, put an end to their efforts.
  
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• Qualtrics Q1 report, forecast top Wall Street expectations: The C-suite is buying in, says CEO

  21-04-2021 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualtrics said it is seeing more and more interest from CEOs in its software, which it said is becoming as essential as CRM and HR programs.
  
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• The laptop with the best battery life in 2021

  21-04-2021 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Laptops have become more essential than ever for remote access to work, school, and web-based apps. Maximizing battery life becomes an even greater priority to make sure we remain connected to the rest of the world without interruption. These laptops can keep you online and working longer when you need to be unplugged.
  
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• The third Android 12 developer preview brings performance improvements ahead of Google I/O

  21-04-2021 21:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is getting Android 12 ready for the public beta next month.
  
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• User ability to opt-out key in Google FLoC debacle

  21-04-2021 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Opt-out process should be easy and available to anyone who does not want advertising to be personalised, says chief science officer at Acquia, which has its own audience cohort analysis tool, and who calls for more transparency and user control.
  
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• DISH to build the nation's first cloud-native 5G network on AWS

  21-04-2021 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The standalone, cloud-based 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is slated to go live in Las Vegas later this year.
  
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• AI industry’s performance benchmark, MLPerf, for the first time also measures the energy that machine learning consumes

  21-04-2021 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies including Nvidia, Qualcomm and Dell reported not only the fastest time to predict image categories with a ResNet neural network, but also how much energy the task takes in watts or joules.
  
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• TigerGraph and Google Cloud make it a threesome

  21-04-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  TigerGraph rounds out its cloud portfolio and tightens connections with the BI world.
  
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• New Windows 10 test build adds first preview of Linux GUI apps on WSL

  21-04-2021 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  A year ago, Microsoft officials announced plans to bring support for Linux GUI apps to Windows 10. A first preview of this feature is part of Dev Channel test build 21364.
  
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• Why does my laptop give me small, but sometimes painful zaps? Are they dangerous?

  21-04-2021 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Feeling tiny zaps or a buzzing feeling while using your MacBook or other metal-bodies laptop? You’re not alone.
  
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• Europe wants to set the rules for AI. Not everyone thinks it's going to work

  21-04-2021 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Navigating between business needs and citizen concerns is difficult. The European Commission's new rules on AI give it a go, and it will inevitably raise skepticism.
  
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• Google Workspace revamps Meet UI, aims to address 'collaboration equity'

  21-04-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Collaboration equity refers to the ability of workers to contribute regardless of location, role, experience, language and device.
  
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• Best laptop 2021: Mac, PC, and Chromebook top picks compared

  21-04-2021 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  New year, new laptop? These are the devices that should be at or near the top of your shortlist.
  
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• Getting a new iPad Pro or iMac? 5 OWC accessories you need

  21-04-2021 16:36 via zdnet.com
  
  If you’re serious about accessories for your new M1 iPad Pro or iMac, you need OWC accessories.
  
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• Rapid7 acquires open-source project Velociraptor

  21-04-2021 16:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Rapid7 said the Velociraptor technology is designed to help SecOps teams hunt for new threats quicker through community-driven technology.
  
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• Shifting the customer experience from a cost center to a profit center

  21-04-2021 16:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty.
  
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• White House: Here's what we've learned from tackling the SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange server cyber incidents

  21-04-2021 15:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Partnerships with private companies in dealing with aftermath of cyber attacks "sets precedent for future engagements on significant cyber incidents"
  
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• Central Bank of Brazil adds data protection to Open Banking rules

  21-04-2021 15:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Changes relate to areas such as account holder data sharing consent and greater control around updates to shared information.
  
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• Instagram debuts new tool to stop abusive message salvos made through new accounts

  21-04-2021 15:12 via zdnet.com
  
  DMs are the next area the firm wants to focus on in controlling abusive behavior.
  
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• Oppo Find X3 Pro camera deep dive: Microscope mode offers unique shooting experience

  21-04-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Most phones today offer all you need to get work done with camera technology one area for phones to stand out from others. Oppo's new Find X3 Pro has multiple rear cameras like most flagships, but one offers a unique capability that contributes to creativity.
  
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• TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos

  21-04-2021 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TikTok says it is fighting to stop a trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material
  
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• EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use

  21-04-2021 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU.
  
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• Chuwi launches CoreBook Xe laptop with Intel's discrete Iris Xe MAX graphics, $699 price tag

  21-04-2021 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chinese system maker is one of the first to introduce a notebook with Intel's new discrete GPU rather than one of its integrated graphics solutions.
  
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• Google: These five datacenters are now running on carbon-free clean electricity

  21-04-2021 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Google says all its infrastructure will go green by 2030.
  
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• Salesforce updates Service Cloud to meet post-pandemic consumer demands

  21-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As economic activity rebounds, Salesforce contends, consumers will need more help, both from customer service agents and field service agents.
  
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• Oracle makes GoldenGate a cloud-native, fully-managed service

  21-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The general purpose real-time data fabric platform is designed to deliver data integration for both operational databases and analytic data stores
  
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• Verizon Q1 better than expected amid intense competition for consumers, but business net adds

  21-04-2021 13:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Verizon's first quarter showed revenue growth and a lot of moving parts including better prospects on business accounts, competition for consumers and video losses that were offset by higher broadband speed tiers.
  
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• New Microsoft Teams features: Now you can send praise to colleagues or try out this 'virtual commute'

  21-04-2021 13:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Praise might be needed when nearly half of all employees think they'll leave their current job because they can now work remotely.
  
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• Microsoft Teams will now let you do a 'virtual commute' at the end of the day

  21-04-2021 13:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Praise might be needed when nearly half of all employees think they'll leave their current job because they can now work remotely.
  
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• Retail robots coming to these grocery stores

  21-04-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sector laser-focused on gaining new ground after industry upheaval.
  
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• Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages

  21-04-2021 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform.
  
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• Zero-day vulnerabilities in SonicWall email security are being actively exploited

  21-04-2021 12:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The vendor is urging customers to apply patches immediately.
  
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• For the CIO, digital transformation is the key - wherever they work

  21-04-2021 12:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Switching between the public and private sectors can be rare for CIOs, but one tech chief who's made that move says it delivers big benefits.
  
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• Easy-to-guess default device passwords are a step closer to being banned

  21-04-2021 11:59 via zdnet.com
  
  New plans designed to protect IoT devices from cyberattacks will ban default passwords and require manufacturers to tell users how long smart devices - including phones - will receive security updates for.
  
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• Codecov breach impacted ‘hundreds’ of customer networks: report

  21-04-2021 11:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Reports suggest the initial hack may have led to a more extensive supply chain attack.
  
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• Hackers are targeting flaws in these VPN devices now. Here's what you need to do

  21-04-2021 11:41 via zdnet.com
  
  A new vulnerability is being used to target customer devices, along with a number of older flaws still being exploited.
  
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• Hackers are actively targeting flaws in these VPN devices. Here's what you need to do

  21-04-2021 11:41 via zdnet.com
  
  A new vulnerability is being used to target customer devices, along with a number of older flaws still being exploited.
  
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• Samsung launches software update to turn older Galaxy phones into IoT devices

  21-04-2021 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's Galaxy Upcycling at Home program will allow consumers to repurpose their older phones into IoT devices, such as childcare monitors and light sensors.
  
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• Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

  21-04-2021 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.
  
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• Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XC review: A 17-inch creator laptop with excellent graphics performance

  21-04-2021 08:19 via zdnet.com
  
  If you need a powerful desktop-replacement laptop that can handle a wide range of graphics and design work, Gigabyte's Aero 17 HDR XC is a good choice that's competitively priced for its market.
  
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• NSW government to boost collaboration with skills matchmaking platform

  21-04-2021 07:26 via zdnet.com
  
  NSW government will begin building an online matchmaking platform later this year designed to connect industry, universities, and individuals in NSW.
  
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• New Australian cyber package includes AU$37.5m Indo-Pacific investment

  21-04-2021 07:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian government has updated its 2017 International Cyber Engagement Strategy, focusing this time around on 'values, security, and prosperity' to guide Australia's international cyber and critical technology engagement.
  
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• TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

  21-04-2021 06:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.
  
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• Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

  21-04-2021 05:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.
  
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• Canberra has a plan to make Aussie laws 'technology neutral'

  21-04-2021 04:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian legislative reform promises a more digitally-enabled government that hopes to make it easier for businesses to do business, invest, and create jobs.
  
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• Australia, UK, Germany team up to stop big tech's monopoly from soaring

  21-04-2021 02:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Competition regulators from Australia, the UK, and Germany are working together to support an 'effective' mergers regime that seeks to prevent companies from gaining market power through acquisitions.
  
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• Google issues Chrome update patching seven security vulnerabilities

  21-04-2021 01:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The update includes seven security fixes, including one for a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in the wild.
  
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