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• Amazon fined $887 million for GDPR privacy violations

  30-07-2021 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection made the decision on July 16.
  
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• SEC Chairman Gensler tightens restrictions on Chinese companies after cybersecurity crackdown in China

  30-07-2021 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Gary Gensler said the SEC will seek disclosures from Chinese companies that notify investors about shell companies and the potential government action.
  
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• Best web development course 2021: Top online classes

  30-07-2021 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  There are many choices of learning providers if you or someone you know is interested in building next-gen websites.
  
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• Living the Beta Life: Testing Apple, Google, and Microsoft pre-release operating systems

  30-07-2021 19:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The beta lifestyle can be a struggle at times but comes with the reward of previewing features before the general public. But should you try it?
  
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• Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

  30-07-2021 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.
  
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• Cox Communications review: Fast internet speeds

  30-07-2021 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  We break down Cox, the broadband communications company known for high-speed cable internet and backed by great customer service.
  
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• Pearson unveils Pearson+ platform to address costly college textbook process

  30-07-2021 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The single tier is $9.99 per month for one Pearson eText and the multi tier of $14.99 per month for access to 1500+ Pearson eTexts.
  
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• The best wireless headphones for audio without aggravation

  30-07-2021 17:18
  
  WIRED Recommends the best wireless headphones, in-ears and Bluetooth earbuds you can buy - for any budget - from Sony, Jabra and more
  
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• The best 4K TVs for gaming, movies and more in 2021

  30-07-2021 17:08
  
  Which TV should you buy in 2021? WIRED Recommends the best 4K TVs in all manner of sizes, specs and smarts
  
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• Facebook, Google expect jabs for office return

  30-07-2021 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech companies will require vaccination for returning in-office employees as Covid-19 cases rise in US
  
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• The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a router from their ISP

  30-07-2021 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  We spoke with several cable customers about their experience setting up their own router, and they found it to be far less complicated than they had imagined.
  
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• 48 of the best Netflix series to binge watch right now

  30-07-2021 15:26
  
  Struggling with what to watch on Netflix tonight? Look no further than the WIRED guide to the best Netflix TV shows in 2021. Updated weekly
  
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• ProtonVPN gets serious speed boost with VPN Accelerator

  30-07-2021 15:14 via zdnet.com
  
  When push comes to shove, what you really want from a Virtual Private Network, such as ProtonVPN, is 1) privacy and 2) speed. The new ProtonVPN delivers on both.
  
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• What is a VPN and why do you need one? Everything you need to know

  30-07-2021 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're in a corporate or home office or on the road, a VPN remains one of the best ways to protect your privacy and security on the internet.
  
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• LinkedIn: We won't expect employees to come into the office anymore

  30-07-2021 14:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The social media platform U-turned on a previous policy requiring employees to be in the office at least part of the time.
  
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• Microsoft: This Windows and Linux malware does everything it can to stay on your network

  30-07-2021 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  LemonDuck coin-mining malware has been crafted by some very determined, financially-motivated cybercriminals.
  
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• Microsoft: This unusual Windows and Linux malware does everything it can to stay on your network

  30-07-2021 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  LemonDuck coin-mining malware has been crafted by some very determined, financially-motivated cybercriminals.
  
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• VPN deal: Save 30% on the highest-rated VPN services

  30-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The safety and security of your personal data is priceless, Fortunately, you can get an excellent deal right now on some of the best VPNs on the market.
  
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• AWS Neptune update: Machine learning, data science, and the future of graph databases

  30-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS Neptune just added another query language, openCypher, to its arsenal. That may not sound like a big deal in and of itself, but coupled with updates in machine learning and data science features, it points towards the future of graph databases.
  
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• Meet Estée Lauder's chief analytics officer: 'Data hoarding doesn't solve the problem'

  30-07-2021 13:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The Estée Lauder Companies has created a chief analytics officer position as part of its senior leadership team. Learn about this important role and its impact on digital transformation efforts. From data science to culture, it's more complicated than you might think.
  
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• Pizza vending machine looking for some dough

  30-07-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Kiosk concepts are rolling out in the touch-free era.
  
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• Windows 11 just hit beta - but there's no Chat for Teams button just yet

  30-07-2021 12:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest build of Windows 11 hits the Beta channel in the Windows Insiders Program, but the new Chat button won't be enabled for a few weeks.
  
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• Windows 11 hits beta - but there's no Chat for Teams button just yet

  30-07-2021 12:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest build of Windows 11 hits the Beta channel in the Windows Insiders Program, but the new Chat button won't be enabled for a few weeks.
  
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• This unusual malware attack can go from first contact to launching ransomware in just 48 hours

  30-07-2021 12:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Human operators make BazaCall malware harder than usual to detect malicious email. The group sometimes installs nasty Ryuk ransomware.
  
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• Microsoft warns: These attackers can go from first contact to launching ransomware in just 48 hours

  30-07-2021 12:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Human operators make BazaCall malware harder than usual to detect malicious email. The group sometimes installs nasty Ryuk ransomware.
  
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• Untethered bi-pedal robot runs 5km and other tech news

  30-07-2021 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• New Aussie legislation to target use of personal information by social media

  30-07-2021 09:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Attorney-General's Department said the legislation, separate from its review of the Privacy Act, will target social media companies to ensure greater transparency about how personal information is being used and how consent is obtained.
  
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• Xfinity Internet review: One of the best ISPs

  30-07-2021 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If Comcast Xfinity is the main — or only — cable internet option where you live, then we have good news for you: Xfinity is one of the best ISPs in the U.S.
  
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• NBN business satellite service now covers all of Australia

  30-07-2021 08:35 via zdnet.com
  
  As well as mainland Australia and Tasmania, NBN said the service has been extended to Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island.
  
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• Internet options for students on low income

  30-07-2021 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The internet is no longer a service that's useful to have. It's a necessity, especially for students of all levels.
  
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• AFP wants to consolidate its multiple tracking applications onto a universal platform

  30-07-2021 07:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The AFP said the current tracking IT applications being used by the agency can only support 3G devices.
  
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• Sydney's Tech Central earmarked as the home of the new AU$2m national space hub

  30-07-2021 07:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The National Space Industry Hub will be a place for industry partners and the deep tech space ecosystem to meet to help grow Australia's space sector.
  
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• Your immune system is not ready for the office

  30-07-2021 07:00
  
  Stuffy, cramped offices and poor sick leave policies mean that workers could be about to experience a wave of post-lockdown colds
  
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• You need a skincare fridge in your life. No, really

  30-07-2021 07:00
  
  You need to be keeping your cosmetics cool and fresh with a skincare fridge. Here’s why
  
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• How many people really have long Covid?

  30-07-2021 07:00
  
  Pinning down the true number of people suffering from long Covid is an important task. It’s also proving impossible
  
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• Services Australia CIO tapped to lead Digital Victoria initiative

  30-07-2021 06:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Michael McNamara will leave Services Australia in September to assume the role of Digital Victoria CEO.
  
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• Google claims no instances of foreign interference campaigns targeting Australia

  30-07-2021 05:44 via zdnet.com
  
  While conceding that foreign interference campaigns on its platforms targeting other jurisdictions have made their way to Australia, Google said none pursued the country specifically.
  
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• Disinformation for hire: PR firms are the new battleground for Facebook

  30-07-2021 05:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook's head of security policy has testified before an Australian Parliamentary inquiry that his company has witnessed an increasing use of marketing firms or PR agencies that are essentially hired to run disinformation campaigns.
  
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• The cost of high-speed internet

  30-07-2021 04:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Figuring out how much your internet should cost per month isn't easy. Let's break down what's available, the average cost of internet and how you can save on your monthly high-speed internet costs.
  
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• Hikvision records 40% net profit uplift for 1H21 despite of COVID-19 and political conflict

  30-07-2021 03:27 via zdnet.com
  
  One of China's video surveillance manufacturer Hikvision believes its R&D investments will help boost the company's financial position.
  
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• Inmarsat Orchestra 'dynamic mesh' network to use 5G, low orbit, and geostationary satellites

  30-07-2021 03:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers will be able to use their terminals to expand coverage to other terminals within range on a network to cost around $100 million.
  
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• Cisco researchers spotlight Solarmarker malware

  30-07-2021 02:18 via zdnet.com
  
  A new report said the Solarmarker campaign is being conducted by "fairly sophisticated" actors focusing their energy on credential and residual information theft.
  
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• Home Affairs asks for a rush on Critical Infrastructure Bill to allow ASD to act lawfully

  30-07-2021 01:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The Critical Infrastructure Bill is urgently required, the Department of Home Affairs has argued, who noted the rules governing the individual designated sectors could be worked out later by the responsible minister.
  
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• The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

  30-07-2021 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?
  
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• A US company has turned a former coal plant into a gas-fired Bitcoin mine

  30-07-2021 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Environmentalists have criticised the gas-fired mine but the company says it offsets its emissions.
  
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• Analytics giant SAS Institute aims for IPO in 2024

  30-07-2021 00:41 via zdnet.com
  
  In 2020, SAS generated approximately $3 billion in revenue and achieved its 45th consecutive year of profitability, the company noted Thursday.
  
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• IBM and Michael J. Fox Foundation use AI to pinpoint symptom progression for Parkinson's

  30-07-2021 00:30 via zdnet.com
  
  IBM Research and the Michael J. Fox Foundation have made a discovery that will allow clinicians to further understand the biology of Parkinson's disease.
  
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