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• Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

  20-07-2021 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games".
  
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• Nomad Summer Sale kicks off: Get 30% off everything

  20-07-2021 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The accessory maker is discounting cases, wireless chargers, cables, and Apple Watch straps.
  
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• Verizon to bring RCS to all Android smartphones by 2022

  20-07-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Verizon joined T-Mobile and AT&T in adopting RCS.
  
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• Adversaries continue to abuse trust in the supply chain

  20-07-2021 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  A recent ransomware attack used one system to successfully target thousands of victim companies.
  
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• Qualtrics Q2 surprise profit blows away expectations, forecast higher as well

  20-07-2021 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin said the company's software is increasingly becoming part of how corporations seek to hire, not just to lure customers.
  
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• Netflix Q3 subscriber view misses Wall Street expectations, says will add video games

  20-07-2021 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Netflix cited "choppiness" in video subscriber trends caused by the pandemic. The company confirmed it will add video games to its service.
  
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• A culture of idea meritocracy begins with principles

  20-07-2021 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The founder of Monster.com shares important life and career lessons based on six principles for success.
  
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• DHS releases new mandatory cybersecurity rules for pipelines after Colonial ransomware attack

  20-07-2021 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA also sent out an alert saying 13 pipelines had been successfully attacked between 2011 and 2013.
  
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• How Masergy solves last-mile issues with new Performance Edge service

  20-07-2021 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  As popular as SD-WANs and SASE are, it's important to know that they are not a panacea for networking problems. Another ingredient needs to be added to the network mix.
  
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• EU plans to make Bitcoin transfers more traceable

  20-07-2021 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Companies handling crypto-assets would have to collect customer details.
  
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• Microsoft kicks off public preview of next version of SharePoint for on-prem use

  20-07-2021 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The next release of SharePoint Server, christened SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, will work on-prem but require a subscription for use.
  
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• Microsoft starts testing Teams integration with Windows 11

  20-07-2021 19:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is starting to test the promised integration of a Teams chat button into Windows 11 with a subset of Windows Insider testers.
  
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• Former Intel CEO Bob Swan joins VC firm Andreessen Horowitz

  20-07-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Swan is joining the firm five months after leaving Intel.
  
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• Keep your router out of the sun, Virgin Media warns

  20-07-2021 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company is alerting customers to the risk of overheating.
  
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• Google, Bloomberg and Facebook pledge support for second year of Security Training Scholarship Program for women

  20-07-2021 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  More than 30% of women were able to find employment in direct information security roles before the program ended.
  
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• Jeff Bezos launches to space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

  20-07-2021 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's richest man and three other passengers return safely just over 10 minutes after launch.
  
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• Nasty Linux systemd security bug revealed

  20-07-2021 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualsys has found an ugly Linux systemd security hole that can enable any unprivileged user to crash a Linux system. The patch is available, and you should deploy it as soon as possible.
  
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• Quantum computing: Google researchers think they can now stop qubits going wrong

  20-07-2021 17:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Driving down the error rate in quantum qubits is key area of research. Google has taken a step forward.
  
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• Peloton lands UnitedHealthcare for corporate wellness program

  20-07-2021 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Peloton has hedged its bets with a hybrid approach. First, Peloton bought Precor as a return-to-the-gym play. The corporate wellness effort is another way to grow subscriptions amid hybrid work plans.
  
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• The Android apps on your phone each have, on average, 39 security vulnerabilities

  20-07-2021 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  And it's not just games, but important stuff like banking and payment apps.
  
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• The Android apps on your phone each have 39 security vulnerabilities on average

  20-07-2021 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  And it's not just games, but important stuff like banking and payment apps.
  
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• Get ready: Google Chat is replacing Hangouts for more users

  20-07-2021 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is preparing its Workspace customers to switch from legacy Hangouts to its Chat app.
  
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• Mastercard says it's working to simplify crypto conversions on its payment card offering

  20-07-2021 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Mastercard said it will begin testing the ability for banks and crypto companies to offer a card option for people wanting to spend digital currencies anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
  
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• Snapchat partners with Verishop to launch new e-commerce portal

  20-07-2021 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The app will also allow users to try on items using augmented reality.
  
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• Disruptive Technologies Sensor Starter Kit, hands on: IoT in a box

  20-07-2021 16:16 via zdnet.com
  
  This Norwegian company's IoT kit is easy to get to grips with and can help organisations explore how to optimise the layout and management of their premises.
  
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• Comcast launches new Business Mobile service for SMBs

  20-07-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The service is designed to provide small businesses with flexible data options and access to more than 20 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots.
  
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• Palantir guns for startups, launches Palantir Foundry for Builders

  20-07-2021 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Palantir is best known for massive deals with the likes of Merck and government agencies. Palantir's goal is to scale its customer base.
  
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• The biggest roadblock to DevOps success? Cultural issues

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Puppet's 10th annual State of DevOps report shows that cultural issues, such as unclear responsibilities or lack of support from leadership, are the biggest hurdles for organizations stuck in the middle stage of a devOps evolution.
  
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• Pure Storage expands its as-a-service portfolio

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new offerings include FlashStack delivered as a service, as well as Portworx Cloud Consumption.
  
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• NVIDIA announces launch of TensorRT 8 designed for chatbots, recommendations and search

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The eighth generation of NVIDIA's AI software is able to cut inference time in half for language queries.
  
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• IBM FlashSystem gets safeguarded data copies to speed up cyberattack recovery

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Safeguarded Copy automatically creates data copies that are security isolated within the systems and cannot be accessed.
  
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• Google Cloud rolls out new security tools as threat landscape heats up

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New tools for the public sector will help agencies comply with President Joe Biden's cybersecurity executive order, while other tools give Google Cloud customers more automated security operations and access to Palo Alto Networks' threat detection technologies.
  
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• Dropbox adds new features to support distributed work

  20-07-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The content management company is also adding features for users to organize and secure personal content, like photos and passwords.
  
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• Apple M1 MacBook Air deal: Save up to $150 on Amazon

  20-07-2021 14:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Store is not the cheapest place to grab yourself a new MacBook Air.
  
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• SugarCRM adds 'sentiment analysis' to SugarPredict AI

  20-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  SugarCRM is hoping the tool will detect "customer intent and emotional state" so that sales and service professionals can "produce the right answers and outcomes quickly and confidently."
  
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• Square launches suite of savings, checking and loan services in major banking push

  20-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Building on the success of the Square Debit Card and Square Capital, the company is launching Square Banking, a combination of savings, checking and loan services for Square merchants.
  
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• NordVPN deal: Save over 65% on a two-year subscription and get a $10 credit

  20-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Not much beats 2 years of maximum-strength VPN protection at a 68% discount plus a $10 store credit, get yours while it lasts.
  
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• Google is using machine learning to stop DDoS attacks

  20-07-2021 13:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Cloud customers can now test out Google's answer to distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
  
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• Hundreds of touchscreen ticket machines are offline after a ransomware attack

  20-07-2021 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Over 600 touchscreen ticket machines have been disrupted by a ransomware attack just two months after they were installed at stations across the north of England.
  
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• A little bigger than the Raspberry Pi, but a lot more powerful (and expensive!)

  20-07-2021 13:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Most of the time, the Raspberry Pi is enough, but there are times when you need a lot more power.
  
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• Inoculation for global supply chain woes

  20-07-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Automation: In an uncertain world it's the only way forward for many companies.
  
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• HP patches vulnerable driver lurking in printers for 16 years

  20-07-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyberattackers could exploit the bug to secure system-level privileges.
  
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• Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment

  20-07-2021 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform.
  
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• Working from home is creating new tech hotspots. But they won't be where you might expect

  20-07-2021 12:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Business leaders are thinking of creating new hubs in a move away from traditional technology innovation centers. But tech workers, not bosses, could be deciding where they will be.
  
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• Working from home is creating new tech hotspots, and they aren't all where you'd expect

  20-07-2021 12:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Business leaders are thinking of creating new hubs in a move away from traditional technology innovation centers.
  
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• Apple delays return to office as Covid cases rise

  20-07-2021 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A three-day-a-week return to the office is reportedly postponed until October.
  
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• Should you install iOS 14.7?

  20-07-2021 12:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you leap into the unknown or wait for the brave -- or the foolhardy -- to go first?
  
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• China says Microsoft hacking accusations fabricated by US and allies

  20-07-2021 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are concerns that the attack on the tech giant suggests China's cyber-behaviour is escalating.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: Now you can use meetings apps on your smartphone, too

  20-07-2021 12:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Custom Teams apps can now be used on iOS and Android devices.
  
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• Rust in the Linux kernel: Why it matters and what's happening next

  20-07-2021 12:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Rust for Linux? The move to make Rust a second language for developing the Linux kernel is gathering momentum. But there are still challenges ahead.
  
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