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• Zuora stock rises on fiscal Q1 revenue, profit beat, higher year view

  26-05-2021 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoura noted a rising number of $100K customers, and higher retention rate among existing customers.
  
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• Infrastructure pioneers Pure Storage, Nutanix beat quarterly revenue, profit expectations

  26-05-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Both Pure and Nutanix trumpeted healthy enterprise environment for virtualized products.
  
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• Nvidia crushes Q1 earnings targets, Q2 guidance strong

  26-05-2021 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Nvidia said gaming revenue increased 106% from a year ago to $2.76 billion.
  
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• Best Google Chrome extension 2021: Top free extensions

  26-05-2021 22:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are our favorite Google Chrome extensions. There's something for everyone -- from managing passwords to screen recording.
  
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• Okta delivers strong Q1 results, expands public sector business

  26-05-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud-based identity management firm announced new deployments for the states of Kansas and Iowa.
  
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• Workday reports strong Q1, sees subscription revenue accelerating

  26-05-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  As for the outlook, Workday projected second quarter subscription revenue of $1.09 billion to $1.097 billion, up 18%.
  
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• Snowflake shares sink despite Q1 beat, higher year view

  26-05-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Snowflake said its more-than-tripling of RPO was a measure of sales strength “across the board.”
  
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• Best iPad apps for productivity 2021: Get work done

  26-05-2021 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The amount of work I can get done on Apple's tablet keeps increasing. These apps are my secret.
  
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• Amazon buys Hollywood studio MGM for $8.45bn

  26-05-2021 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move gives the US tech giant the chance to expand the library of movies available on its streaming service.
  
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• The best low-cost standing desks to ease your WFH backache

  26-05-2021 20:55
  
  Mixing up your WFH routine by sitting and standing will keep your mind sharper and body in better shape. Here are the best low- and no-cost options to transform your home office
  
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• The best soundbars for any budget in 2021

  26-05-2021 20:53
  
  Which soundbar should you buy? WIRED picks the best soundbars for multi-room and Dolby Atmos
  
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• Western Digital partners with Percona to optimize drives for MySQL

  26-05-2021 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Among other flash updates announced today, Western Digital unveiled a new storage portfolio for content creators and an embedded flash platform for mobile technologies.
  
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• Leadership that results in impact is an active sport

  26-05-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  How do you lead an organization forward during times of uncertainty, hopelessness, and despair? Your core values and guiding principles will show you the way.
  
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• Oracle's ERP market share shrinks in Brazil

  26-05-2021 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  SAP and Totvs are the leaders in the segment and smaller software providers are becoming more relevant, according to research on corporate IT usage trends.
  
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• Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts

  26-05-2021 19:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  President Hassan Rouhani says the energy-consuming activity must be halted for four months.
  
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• Bagotte BG800 review: Affordable sweeping robot vacuum with optional wet mopping

  26-05-2021 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bagotte BG800 is a nice-looking robot vacuum cleaner with a simple-to-use functional app, remote control, and boundary strip.
  
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• Bagotte BG800 multi-function robot vacuum review: affordable sweeping with optional wet mopping

  26-05-2021 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bagotte BG800 is a nice-looking robot vacuum cleaner with a simple-to-use functional app, remote control, and boundary strip.
  
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• New Relic brings instant Kubernetes observability into New Relic One

  26-05-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With the integration of Pixie auto-telemetry into New Relic One, engineers will be able to monitor Kubernetes clusters and workloads without having to install language agents.
  
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• Forrester predicts 70% of US and EU companies planning full shift to hybrid work

  26-05-2021 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  A new survey from Forrester found that organizations are expecting some employees to spend at least two days working remotely.
  
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• Apple update fixes sluggish iPhones

  26-05-2021 17:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Did iOS 14.5.1 make your iPhone sluggish? Apple has a fix for that.
  
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• Edge computing is coming, and businesses aren't ready

  26-05-2021 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Adopting edge technologies will be key to businesses' success, according to chip giant Intel.
  
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• Databricks rolls out data sharing, automated pipelines, data catalog

  26-05-2021 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  At its Data + AI Summit, Databricks rolls out its new Delta Sharing, Delta Live Tables and Unity Catalog initiatives. For now, only Delta Sharing is open source, as the company looks to fill out its platform with all the bells and whistles.
  
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• Zoom announces updated iPad app with support for Center Stage, expanded gallery view

  26-05-2021 16:35 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a 2021 iPad Pro, then this update to the Zoom app is for you.
  
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• Instagram lets users hide likes to reduce social media pressure

  26-05-2021 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Users across the world will be able to choose whether to hide the Like Counts on their app.
  
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• Are progressive web apps at an inflection point?

  26-05-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The end result is that PWAs aren't necessarily something you need to write — they're something your development environment targets.
  
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• This weird memory chip vulnerability is even worse than we realised

  26-05-2021 15:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Google reveals a new Rowhammer attack that exploits the design of ever-shrinking and more dense DRAM chips.
  
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• Apple's iPhones don't make us as happy as Samsung Galaxy phones, say Americans

  26-05-2021 15:40 via zdnet.com
  
  A new American Customer Satisfaction Index has emerged. It's a fascinating exploration.
  
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• A closer look at Google’s spring data and analytics rollouts

  26-05-2021 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is announcing previews of new data analytics services that are focusing on connectivity, security, and governance. It’s part of an emerging trend among cloud data platform providers for adding connective tissue to connect and extend the reach of their portfolios.
  
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• Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion in second largest acquisition to date

  26-05-2021 15:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal will drastically increase the number of film and television titles available on Prime Video.
  
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• Google Cloud intros trio of new services aimed at helping enterprises unify data

  26-05-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company said its new data cloud technologies provide an intelligent fabric across data lakes, data warehouses, and databases.
  
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• POS pleasure: How Toast (and tacos) converted me to the joy of iOS App Clips

  26-05-2021 14:29 via zdnet.com
  
  No touch, no friction: Now I can pay for my Birria Quesadillas and Watermelon Margaritas without leaving my bar seat.
  
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• iOS App Clips: How Toast (and tacos) made me love Apple's lightweight app code

  26-05-2021 14:29 via zdnet.com
  
  No touch, no friction: Now I can pay for my Birria Quesadillas and Watermelon Margaritas without leaving my bar seat.
  
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• Ransomware: Dramatic increase in attacks is causing harm on a significant scale

  26-05-2021 14:14 via zdnet.com
  
  National Crime Agency report warns on the rise in frequency and severity of ransomware attacks as cyber criminals exploit rise in remote working.
  
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• One year after Amazon, Microsoft and IBM ended facial recognition sales to police, smaller players fill void

  26-05-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Dozens of smaller facial recognition companies have taken over for Amazon, IBM and Microsoft in providing police departments with tools.
  
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• All the best non-sporty deals from Amazon’s Summer of Sports sale

  26-05-2021 13:18
  
  Summer is closing in and we’re allowed to play outside again. Here are some good but not particularly sporty deals
  
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• Death in the family? There's an app for that.

  26-05-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Can a company called empathy help simplify life after a death?
  
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• WhatsApp: Facebook-owned app goes to court over India privacy rules

  26-05-2021 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp says India's new digital media rules will violate the privacy of its users.
  
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• Bluetooth bugs open the door for attackers to impersonate devices

  26-05-2021 12:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Devices supporting the Bluetooth Core and Mesh specifications are impacted.
  
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• Apple just fixed a security flaw that allowed malware to take screenshots on Macs

  26-05-2021 12:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has rolled out a fix for a security issue that was being exploited to take screen shots of victims' machines.
  
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• 'Irresponsible' London Underground Bitcoin advert banned

  26-05-2021 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cryptocurrency exchange Luno rapped by the ASA for targeting inexperienced consumers
  
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• Want to create a successful data strategy? Here's where you need to start

  26-05-2021 12:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Data chiefs have spent the past 12 months helping the business react quickly to the challenges it faced. Now they’ve proven their value, CDOs have an opportunity to increase their remit and their responsibilities still further.
  
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• The best gaming mouse for every type of gamer

  26-05-2021 12:14
  
  In a mouse-related muddle? Our WIRED Recommends guide picks out the best gaming mouse for any budget in 2021
  
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• Want to keep developers happy and productive? One change to their working day could be the key

  26-05-2021 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  GitHub's survey checks on the wellbeing of developers who have been working from home for the past year.
  
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• Want to keep developers happy and productive? One change to the working day could be the key

  26-05-2021 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  GitHub's survey checks on the wellbeing of developers who have been working from home for the past year.
  
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• Want developers to be happy and productive? One change to the working day could be key

  26-05-2021 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  GitHub's survey checks on the wellbeing of developers who have been working from home for the past year.
  
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• Russian national jailed for running stolen data, hijacked account seller platform deer.io

  26-05-2021 11:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Kirill Victorovich Firsov was arrested by the FBI last year.
  
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• Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router, hands on: High-performance, high-capacity

  26-05-2021 10:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Netgear adds support for the latest 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E standard to its flagship router, which supports throughput of up to 10.8Gbps and 'fast and reliable' connections for up to 60 devices.
  
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• AU$75m permissions capability project delayed due to COVID-related 're-focus'

  26-05-2021 10:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The first element of the permissions capability, the simple visa system, has been replaced in priority order with the incoming passenger declaration card, which will need to include COVID-related information, such as an individual's vaccination status. The Home Affairs secretary claims this is why the March 2021 milestone has been missed.
  
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• University of Melbourne builds AI application to predict traffic congestion

  26-05-2021 08:24 via zdnet.com
  
  An AI application has been developed by the University of Melbourne's Australian Integrated Multimodal Ecosystem that can predict traffic conditions up to three hours in advance.
  
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• AWS announces three new data centres in the Middle East

  26-05-2021 08:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud giant will be opening an infrastructure region in the United Arab Emirates, consisting of three new availability zones.
  
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