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• Rich nations 'millimetre away' from tech tax deal

  04-06-2021 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Finance chiefs from the G7 are meeting in London, and the French finance minister said a minimum tax deal is very close
  
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• Even in low-code software development, IT departments still need to hold users' hands

  04-06-2021 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  No matter how little code is involved, nine times out of 10, IT managers need to stay on top of what users are doing with application development.
  
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• Most Brazilian companies lack cybersecurity teams

  04-06-2021 21:16 via zdnet.com
  
  But more than half of businesses are often targeted by cyberattacks, according to research.
  
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• FBI, DOJ to treat ransomware attacks with similar priority as terrorism

  04-06-2021 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  FBI director Chris Wray told The Wall Street Journal that the recent wave of ransomware attacks was similar to what the country faced after 9/11.
  
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• 46 of the best podcasts for curious minds

  04-06-2021 18:39
  
  Our pick of the best podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more covering technology, culture, science, politics and new ideas
  
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• Garmin Venu 2 sports watch review: Jack of all exercises, master of HIIT

  04-06-2021 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin continues to improve its GPS watch lineup and improves its AMOLED display watch with several new health and wellness features, an improved heart rate sensor, and longer battery life. Support for HIIT workouts, including custom workouts, sets the Venu 2 apart from most other Garmin watches and makes it the perfect sports watch for multi-activity participants.
  
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• Best internet provider in the UK 2021: Top ISP picks

  04-06-2021 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Picking the right broadband package for your business is a big deal, and it means looking at speed, price, reliability, and service. ZDNet breaks down the best internet service providers you could use for your business needs.
  
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• Cisco and AT&T Business join forces for UCMC platform

  04-06-2021 17:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The companies said they expect to offer as many as one million users the UCMC platform through sales of Webex Calling with AT&T over the next five years.
  
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• Amazon Sidewalk is about infrastructure, not intrusiveness

  04-06-2021 16:46 via zdnet.com
  
  While it originated at Chez Alexa, the new network's business model has more in common with Amazon's B2B-focused AWS.
  
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• Best webcam 2021: Top choices for WFH video calls

  04-06-2021 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The pandemic lockdown will leave a legacy of increased remote working, so it's a good time to upgrade your webcam. Here are 10 leading contenders.
  
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• This week on Foresight with Greg Williams

  04-06-2021 16:23
  
  How we can defeat global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, war, poverty, migration and extremism?
  
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• How one organization helped support nearly 2 million charities in 110 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

  04-06-2021 16:23 via zdnet.com
  
  CAF America had to adjust quickly to continue helping charities at the moment when they needed the most support.
  
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• WhatsApp hijack scam continues to spread

  04-06-2021 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scammers are using an old trick to hijack WhatsApp accounts by posing as a friend.
  
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• Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook review: Affordable, functional and ultra-portable

  04-06-2021 15:45 via zdnet.com
  
  This is a solid little 2-in-1 Chromebook that does double duty as a standalone tablet. Considering the keyboard and kickstand are bundled, it offers very good value for money.
  
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• Patient data transfer still set to start in July

  04-06-2021 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September.
  
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• Hackers use Colonial pipeline ransomware news for phishing attack

  04-06-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The emails ask employees to download a “ransomware update” that is actually malware.
  
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• Apple updates AirTags after stalking fears

  04-06-2021 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Critics say the miniature trackers could be used to secretly monitor people's location.
  
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• 46 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  04-06-2021 14:21
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• I started using the new Firefox browser and it's oddly delightful

  04-06-2021 14:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Firefox has an updated design and it does something that may take a little time to notice.
  
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• King County ban on police use of facial recognition software spotlights local movements across US

  04-06-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As federal legislation on law enforcement's use of facial recognition software stalls, dozens of cities and counties are taking measures into their own hands.
  
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• Ransomware: Ireland's health service remains 'significantly' disrupted weeks after attack

  04-06-2021 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  HSE doesn't expect health services to return to normal for "a number of weeks" as it continues to deal with the fallout of the ransomware attack against critical IT infrastructure.
  
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• Facebook probed by UK and EU competition watchdogs

  04-06-2021 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Authorities in the UK and EU are concerned the firm is using ad data to gain an unfair advantage over rivals.
  
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• Perfect storm: Fraud is skyrocketing coming out of pandemic

  04-06-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Android users experienced 1.9 times more fraud than iOS users.
  
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• I just found my lost AirTag… you'll never guess where it went

  04-06-2021 12:37 via zdnet.com
  
  I thought it was gone forever. That hasn't changed, but at least I know where it went.
  
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• Microsoft's ElectionGuard e-voting integrity system to go into Hart's Verity platform

  04-06-2021 12:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Hart is the first major e-voting vendor in the US to use Microsoft's free and open-source ElectionGuard voting integrity software.
  
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• Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news

  04-06-2021 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe?

  04-06-2021 11:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure.
  
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• Chrome 91 will warn users when installing untrusted extensions

  04-06-2021 10:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Developers who are new to the Chrome Web Store can also expect to wait several months before being considered 'trusted' within the Chrome browser.
  
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• Kannada: Google apologises for 'ugliest Indian language' search result

  04-06-2021 10:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant has apologised and said it had swiftly corrected the mistake.
  
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• Unicima V2 projector review: compact, lightweight and almost portable

  04-06-2021 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Unicima V2 is an affordable compact projector that is lightweight and looks really portable.
  
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• Unicima V1-WiFi projector review: compact, lightweight and almost portable

  04-06-2021 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Unicima V1-WiFi is an affordable compact projector that is lightweight and looks really portable.
  
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• Best identity theft protection & monitoring service 2021

  04-06-2021 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Identity theft protection and monitoring services can help prevent ID theft or help restore your identity if you become a victim of it.
  
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• Aussie businesses blame skills and internet speeds for limiting IT use in 2019-20

  04-06-2021 07:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2019-20 Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Characteristics Survey reveal for the first time what prevented or limited businesses from using IT during the year.
  
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• China has triggered a bitcoin mining exodus

  04-06-2021 07:00
  
  A crackdown on mining is sending China’s crypterati scrambling for the exit
  
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• Brain training games are here to end police brutality

  04-06-2021 07:00
  
  New technologies aim to improve police decision making by training their brains. But solving systemic problems will take a lot more than that
  
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• Best electric bike 2021: Top e-bikes for commuting

  04-06-2021 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Due to their low environmental impact and other advantages, electric bikes are rising in popularity. ZDNet is here to help you decide which is best for you in 2021.
  
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• Minister apologises after NDIA shared details of a victim with her perpetrator

  04-06-2021 06:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The private details of a woman and her children were shared with a perpetrator by the National Disability Insurance Agency and its CEO said the right 'alerts' to prevent such an occurrence were in place.
  
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• Supreme Court ruling limits use of hacking law

  04-06-2021 05:18 via zdnet.com
  
  In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the government’s interpretation of the CFAA “would attach criminal penalties to a breathtaking amount of commonplace computer activity.”
  
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• Experts suggest tougher limits on access for employees after Supreme Court ruling limits use of hacking law

  04-06-2021 05:18 via zdnet.com
  
  In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the government’s interpretation of the CFAA “would attach criminal penalties to a breathtaking amount of commonplace computer activity.”
  
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• US Supreme Court limits scope of CFAA and rules bribing cops for data is not hacking

  04-06-2021 03:34 via zdnet.com
  
  US police officers being bribed to use valid computer credentials to retrieve a person's license plate details is not a breach of hacking laws, the Supreme Court has ruled.
  
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• Millions struggle to pay broadband bills in UK

  04-06-2021 02:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Citizens Advice says that about 2.5 million people are believed to be behind with payments.
  
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• Parkinson's, AI and me

  04-06-2021 02:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
  
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• Cashless Debit Card looking to move beyond Indue as sole issuer

  04-06-2021 01:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The Department of Social Services is in talks to open the issuance of the welfare quarantining card to further financial institutions beyond just Indue.
  
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• How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines

  04-06-2021 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe.
  
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