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• Fastly plunges: Q1 results miss expectations, CFO stepping down

  05-05-2021 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Fastly said it will search for a replacement will CFO Adriel Lares stays on for a transitionary period.
  
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• Father calls for pornography sites to require proof of age

  05-05-2021 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A father and an Oxford student seek a High Court hearing to require age verification on porn sites.
  
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• GoDaddy delivers strong Q1 sales, ups Q2 outlook amid e-commerce, Web site, marketing demand

  05-05-2021 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  GoDaddy's first quarter delivered strong growth in Websites + Marketing with a beta test of GoDaddy Payments on tap.
  
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• HubSpot shares jump as Q1 revenue, EPS top expectations, raises year outlook

  05-05-2021 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  HubSpot now expects revenue of almost $1.3 billion this year, up from a prior forecast of $1.17 billion, and higher profit as well.
  
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• Twilio beats Q1 estimates, announces chief product officer's departure

  05-05-2021 22:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Chee Chew, who has served as Twilio’s Chief Product Officer since January 2019, will leave as the company reorganizes its R&D efforts around three business units.
  
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• PayPal delivers strong Q1 with its highest payments volume growth ever

  05-05-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also reported another quarter of solid user growth, adding 14.5 million net new active accounts during Q1 to bring its total active accounts to 392 million.
  
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• Etsy stock falls as Q1 results beat expectations, profit margin forecast to decline

  05-05-2021 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Etsy’s Ebitda margin as a percentage of sales this quarter may decline to a range of 25% to 28% from last quarter’s 33%.
  
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• Americans turn to VPNs to prevent online fraud and hacking

  05-05-2021 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  There has been a heightened appetite among US consumers for VPN services throughout 2020 and into 2021
  
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• Most EV owners sure like their mobile apps. Tesla drivers, not so much

  05-05-2021 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  A new study from J.D. Power found that electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app than internal combustion engine vehicle owners.
  
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• Linux's Technical Advisory Board reports on the UMN 'Hypocrite Commits' patches

  05-05-2021 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux Foundation Technical Advisory Board, which is made up of top Linux kernel developers, reports on what was found in its complete examination of University of Minnesota patches.
  
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• Box, Cisco Webex announce new integrations for simpler content sharing

  05-05-2021 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Joint customers will be able to link a Box folder to a Webex space, so any content shared in the space will be added to that Box folder.
  
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• Best home gym equipment in 2021: Top machines and gear

  05-05-2021 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  It's never too late to reset if you've lost your routine and are struggling to find your new normal. Here is a selection of top-notch fitness gear -- many of which are smart or internet-connected -- to help build out your dream home gym.
  
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• Best home gym equipment in 2021: Peloton, Hydrow, more

  05-05-2021 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  It's never too late to reset if you've lost your routine and are struggling to find your new normal. Here is a selection of top-notch fitness gear -- many of which are smart or internet-connected -- to help build out your dream home gym.
  
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• IBM adds zero trust capabilities to Cloud Pak for Security

  05-05-2021 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Among the key features are the new IBM Security zero trust blueprints, which are designed around common zero trust use cases.
  
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• Upwork unveils new ‘work marketplace’ for freelancers

  05-05-2021 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  “We’re in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime, tectonic shift in how work gets done and there’s no looking back,” Upwork CEO Hayden Brown said.
  
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• Best Peloton alternative 2021: Top indoor exercise bikes

  05-05-2021 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  It's hard to justify paying $1,900 for a smart exercise bike. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to Peloton available. And with so many of us self-distancing and avoiding gyms still due to the pandemic, now is the time to try one.
  
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• WhatsApp Pay relaunched in Brazil

  05-05-2021 17:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The payment service was approved by the country's authorities following its suspension in June 2020.
  
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• AI chip startup NeuReality introduces its NR1-P object-oriented hardware architecture

  05-05-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  NeuReality targets deep learning inference workloads on the edge, aiming to reduce CAPEX and OPEX for infrastructure owners
  
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• CommVault’s Metallic backup a surprise hit with enterprise, says CFO

  05-05-2021 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Metallic was created as an internal startup effort at CommVault and introduced in late 2019.
  
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• Yay or nay: What do you really think about low-code and no-code platforms?

  05-05-2021 16:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Take this quick, multiple-choice survey and tell us how low-code and no-code platforms are impacting your business.
  
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• T-Mobile starting to see enterprise, business traction

  05-05-2021 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile CEO Michael Sievert is gunning to poach business and enterprise customers with unlimited data plans.
  
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• DOD expands its bug hunting programme to networks, IoT and more

  05-05-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The US Department of Defense opens the scope of its vulnerability disclosure programme to include all publicly accessible information systems.
  
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• Facebook's Trump ban upheld by Oversight Board, for now

  05-05-2021 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook's top "court" says Facebook has six months to justify its permanent ban of Mr Trump.
  
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• Facebook's Oversight Board upholds Trump platform ban

  05-05-2021 15:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The board also found that Facebook violated its own rules by imposing an indefinite suspension.
  
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• Wix acquires Rise.ai to bolster its customer re-engagement offerings

  05-05-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Rise.ai's software aims to help merchants optimize their online commerce offerings through customized gift cards and other customer re-engagement tactics.
  
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• New Aerospike release brings Spark 3.0 compatibility

  05-05-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In-memory, real-time database specialist Aerospike announces a new release, now optimized for a data-ML-edge-core feedback loop.
  
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• LogMeIn rolls out live webinar streaming for its GoToWebinar service

  05-05-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The feature lets webinar organizers live stream to third-party social platforms.
  
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• Stratasys sees growth picking up through 2021, 2022 in 3D printing, additive manufacturing

  05-05-2021 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  CEO Dr. Yoav said the Stratasys is positioning itself for additive manufacturing.
  
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• Juniper's new security portal aims to ease the move to a SASE architecture

  05-05-2021 13:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Security Director Cloud is designed to help organizations transition to SASE without undercutting their existing security deployments.
  
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• Apache Pinot-focused StarTree raises $24M Series A

  05-05-2021 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Company focused on LinkedIn-pedigreed OLAP analytics technology raises $24M Series A on top of a $4M seed round. Money will go toward completing its service build-out and growing adoption of the underlying open source tech.
  
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• Woman loses nearly £113k in dating site romance fraud

  05-05-2021 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rachel Elwell says she is facing bankruptcy after losing money to a scammer.
  
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• This massive DDoS attack took large sections of a country's internet offline

  05-05-2021 13:14 via zdnet.com
  
  More than 200 organisations across Belgium including the government and parliament were affected by a DDoS attack that overwhelmed them with bad traffic.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: Now the Whiteboard feature is getting a major revamp

  05-05-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has announced dozens of new features coming to Teams and the Teams Whiteboard app.
  
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• Let a negotiation robot get you the best deal

  05-05-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Are you getting a real bargain? As AI becomes more versatile, negotiation may become automated.
  
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• Google Chrome: This new feature makes it tougher for hackers to attack Windows 10 PCs

  05-05-2021 12:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Developers need to take note of Chrome's adoption of a Windows 10 security feature called "Hardware-enforced Stack Protection".
  
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• Zebra Technologies hits stride in Q1 as portfolio well timed for post pandemic, digitization

  05-05-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Zebra's enterprise visibility and mobility unit showed strong sales as did its asset intelligence and tracking business.
  
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• Banking Trojan evolves from distribution through porn to phishing schemes

  05-05-2021 11:37 via zdnet.com
  
  While starting out in Brazil, the malware may now also be present in Europe.
  
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• This old programming language is suddenly hot again. But its future is still far from certain

  05-05-2021 11:29 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the oldest coding languages is going through something of a renaissance. But can it really hold its own against newer options?
  
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• Dell Technologies hones focus on infrastructure, PCs, hardware as a service

  05-05-2021 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  "We're focused on fueling growth by continuing to modernize our core infrastructure and PC businesses and expanding in high-priority areas including hybrid and private cloud, edge, telecom and Apex," says Dell operating chief Jeff Clarke.
  
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• Adidas launches 4DFWD shoe with 3D printed lattice via Carbon

  05-05-2021 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  For Carbon, the Adidas partnership is a good way to garner attention to 3D printing and the promise of additive manufacturing.
  
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• Panda Stealer dropped in Excel files, spreads through Discord to steal user cryptocurrency

  05-05-2021 10:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The malware hones in on cryptocurrency funds as well as VPN credentials.
  
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• What Faculty is planning next

  05-05-2021 10:44
  
  The AI firm’s links to Dominic Cummings made it headline news. Now it’s putting AI to work on businesses and the NHS
  
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• Best elliptical 2021: Top elliptical trainers for home gyms

  05-05-2021 08:45 via zdnet.com
  
  An elliptical trainer can transform your physique with low-impact cardio and strength building. Here are our favorite at-home ellipticals in 2021.
  
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• Aussie Broadband chief warns NBN soft cap will be useless until May 2022

  05-05-2021 08:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Aussie Broadband continues its attack on NBN's usage-based CVC pricing.
  
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• Best desk in 2021: Top home office desks compared

  05-05-2021 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Not sure which desk is perfect for your home office? ZDNet has created a list of the best desks of 2021. We’ll tell you how to choose the perfect one for you.
  
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• Facebook bans Signal's attempt to run transparent Instagram ad campaign

  05-05-2021 07:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Signal wanted to run an honest ad campaign and Facebook didn't like it, so the ads were banned.
  
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• The fight for quiet in a world full of noise pollution

  05-05-2021 07:00
  
  Quiet Parks International wants to protect natural environments from manmade noise
  
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• Buy glasses online 2021: Best stores to buy specs from home

  05-05-2021 06:45 via zdnet.com
  
  You can get prescription eyeglasses delivered directly to your door and it’s easier than ever. Here’s our list of the top online glasses stores to buy from today.
  
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• Dell Technologies unveils Apex as-a-service portfolio as new business model flagship

  05-05-2021 06:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is making five major announcements under Apex, covering infrastructure services, cloud services, custom solutions, console, and a partnership with data centre giant Equinix.
  
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• Dell rolls out new tools for leveraging data at the edge

  05-05-2021 06:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Part of Dell's strategy for helping customers process data at the edge is targeting specific verticals like manufacturing.
  
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