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• Black Hat: This is how a naive NSA staffer helped build an offensive UAE security branch

  04-08-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  If that job offer looks too good to be true, something else may be afoot.
  
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• Best internet service provider in San Antonio 2021

  04-08-2021 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  We break down our top picks for internet providers in San Antonio.
  
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• Uber's Q2 top expectations, but paying drivers weighs on profit

  04-08-2021 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Uber said its "take rate" declined on rides as it had to spend to bring drivers back to work.
  
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• Roku Q2 results, outlook beat expectations, profit on Player turns negative on supply chain issues

  04-08-2021 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Roku said it had to absorb higher costs in its Player hardware, hurting its profit margin.
  
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• Etsy Q2 results top expectations, shares fall on light guidance

  04-08-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Etsy's growth rate is leveling off after its facemask-fueled sales boom in 2020.
  
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• Western Digital beats Q4 expectations with growth across categories

  04-08-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Demand for notebook and desktop HDDs was better than expected, helping to drive solid revenue growth in Western Digital's Client Devices category.
  
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• GoDaddy's Q2 revenue tops expectations, profit falls short, outlook in-line

  04-08-2021 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  GoDaddy's revenue growth was strongest in domain registration versus hosting.
  
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• Volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125%: Accenture

  04-08-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The security company found that 54% of all ransomware or extortion victims were companies with annual revenues between $1 billion and $9.9 billion.
  
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• Bob had a bad night: IoT mischief takes neighbourly revenge to the next level in a capsule hotel

  04-08-2021 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  When you hand over control of capsule bedrooms to guests, you also offer them the means to troll others.
  
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• Bob had a bad night: IoT mischief in a capsule hotel takes neighborly revenge to the next level

  04-08-2021 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  When you hand over control of capsule bedrooms to guests, you also offer them the means to troll others.
  
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• Best cybersecurity certification 2021: Pro courses

  04-08-2021 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity certifications can help you get your foot in the door into what has fast become an industry with a high demand for skilled staff. Here is how to get started.
  
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• The best internet service providers in El Paso

  04-08-2021 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Here we break down the best internet service providers in El Paso, Texas. We've selected the best features of each of our top three choices to help you decide which service is right for you
  
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• Best internet service provider in El Paso 2021

  04-08-2021 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Here we break down the best internet service providers in El Paso, Texas. We've selected the best features of each of our top three choices to help you decide which service is right for you
  
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• AI-fueled app Natural offers new interface for consumer transactions

  04-08-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  A new app aims to bring more benefits of AI and machine learning to machine learning to consumes more directly, starting with a range of streamlined transactions.
  
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• AT&T vs. Cox: How these two internet providers stack up

  04-08-2021 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's our head-to-head review of AT&T against Cox with an in-depth analysis of each internet providers' features and an overview of which one would match your needs.
  
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• Use USB-C for charging your laptop? You need this

  04-08-2021 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you ever almost dragged your laptop off a table when it's charging? Put an end to that scare forever.
  
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• The Graph Foundation launches bug bounty program

  04-08-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Bugs in scope include RCE and those leading to the loss of user funds.
  
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• Best credit card reader 2021: Top 5 options for SMBs

  04-08-2021 17:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The variety of best credit card readers for small businesses available on the market can overwhelm any business owner. We narrowed the list down to five, with three honorable mentions.
  
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• Brazilian data protection body pledges to enforce "responsive regulation"

  04-08-2021 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The National Data Protection Authority reassures organizations that its actions will be geared towards dialogue.
  
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• Trust Taxon QHD Webcam, hands on: An affordable, basic 2K webcam

  04-08-2021 16:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The Trust Taxon QHD Webcam is basic plug-and-play webcam, but it does the basics well enough.
  
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• Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S7 FE starting at $529

  04-08-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With the move, Samsung is taking the Fan Edition approach to tablets for the first time.
  
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• Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600: Wireless scanning game-changer

  04-08-2021 15:55 via zdnet.com
  
  We take a look at a line-extension of the venerable ScanSnap scanner. This time, wireless functionality is added... and it's a game-changer.
  
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• Security researchers warn of TCP/IP stack flaws in operational technology devices

  04-08-2021 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers at Forescout disclose INFRA:HALT, a set of 14 security vulnerabilities in TCP/IP stacks commonly used in industrial infrastructure - and organisations are urged to apply the updates.
  
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• How smart buildings could transform our experience of work

  04-08-2021 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lara Lewington visits a new smart office block to see how technology could transform working lives.
  
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• Sennheiser CX True Wireless headset review: Long battery life, affordable price, solid audio quality

  04-08-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Comfort, battery life, and high-performance audio are important for wireless earbuds today. Sennheiser offers a compelling earbud at an affordable price point with a good mix of usability and performance.
  
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• WhatsApp 'view once' brings disappearing photos and videos

  04-08-2021 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever.
  
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• Qualys partners with Red Hat to improve Linux and Kubernetes security

  04-08-2021 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Security company Qualys is partnering with Red Hat to bring built-in Cloud Agent security to Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS and Red Hat OpenShift.
  
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• Facebook and academics row over data access

  04-08-2021 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social network accuses researchers of putting people's privacy at risk.
  
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• Google's One Tap lets you sign into websites and apps without a password

  04-08-2021 13:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Google One Tap makes sign-ups and sign-in easier but it's not available on Safari or any other mobile browser for iOS.
  
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• iPhone 13 will get the feature that everyone wants

  04-08-2021 13:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Forget a better camera or a faster processor. This is what everyone wants, and it seems that the iPhone 13 will deliver.
  
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• Supercomputing can help address blockchain's biggest problem. Here's how

  04-08-2021 13:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Blockchain is far from environmentally friendly. Using lessons learned from supercomputing, scientists are now developing methods to reduce blockchain's energy consumption, while increasing its scalability.
  
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• Microsoft just paused its free trial of Windows 365 because of 'unbelievable' demand

  04-08-2021 13:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft halts two-month Windows 365 trials until it provisions more capacity to support them. In the meantime, it says users can buy it if they want to try it.
  
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• VR puts nail in the coffin for cadavers

  04-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Haptics and 3D spatial imaging are helping transform medical training for surgeons in biggest leap forward in generations.
  
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• Hackers target Kubernetes to steal data and processing power. Now the NSA has tips to protect yourself

  04-08-2021 12:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Top causes of compromises include supply chain risks, malicious attacks, and insider threats.
  
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• MP Maria Miller wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned

  04-08-2021 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users.
  
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• What are the most reliable hard drives and solid-state drives?

  04-08-2021 11:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The best way to find out is to run close to 200,000 drives and keep an eye on the reliability.
  
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• WIRED Retail 2021

  04-08-2021 11:30
  
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• Lauren Goodger foreign exchange Instagram advert banned

  04-08-2021 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV star had been paid for a post that a watchdog says wasn't obviously identifiable as an ad.
  
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• The Token Woman, book review: How to handle common workplace irritations

  04-08-2021 10:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Not restricted to sales or, indeed, women, this is a wry but helpful collection of ideas for getting on at work without being walked all over.
  
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• Eftpos makes AU$30m commitment to upping security for online payments

  04-08-2021 07:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Payments company says it is bringing large-scale payments competition to the online retailer sector later this year, with additional security features and a five-year, AU$100 million investment to make it happen.
  
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• Why Amazon’s £636m GDPR fine really matters

  04-08-2021 07:00
  
  Amazon’s fine is the first significant GDPR ruling against Big Tech. But secrecy around the decision exposes the regulation’s flaws
  
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• Signia Active are hearing aids wanting be earphones

  04-08-2021 07:00
  
  Hearing aids have gone from assistive tech to lifestyle tech. But is the Signia Active’s added subtly a good thing?
  
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• Signia Active are hearing aids in a smart disguise

  04-08-2021 07:00
  
  Hearing aids have gone from assistive tech to lifestyle tech. But is the Signia Active’s added subtly a good thing?
  
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• Li Auto: China Tesla rival plans Hong Kong secondary listing

  04-08-2021 05:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move comes as Chinese firms listed in the US face increasing scrutiny by Beijing and Washington.
  
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• Grab improves Q1 net sales by 39% ahead of US IPO

  04-08-2021 03:43 via zdnet.com
  
  South East Asia's largest ride-sharing company reduced its net loss by $120 million during the first quarter of 2021.
  
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• Tokyo 2020: TikTok becomes the unofficial behind-the-scenes Olympic channel

  04-08-2021 02:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The short-form video platform is giving fans unprecedented insight into the athletes' experience.
  
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• Facebook brings Snapchat-like view once photo and video feature to WhatsApp

  04-08-2021 02:29 via zdnet.com
  
  WhatsApp's view once mode is being touted by the social media giant as a move to give users more privacy.
  
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• CEO Secrets: Airbnb boss shares his business advice

  04-08-2021 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series.
  
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