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• US consumer watchdog criticises Facebook's NYU ban claim

  06-08-2021 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the FTC criticises the social network for inaccurate statements.
  
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• Ericsson appoints new president for Latin America

  06-08-2021 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Rodrigo Dienstmann will lead the firm's 5G strategy in the southern part of the region as countries prepare for the roll-out of the fifth-generation spectrum.
  
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• China cracks down on celebrity online culture

  06-08-2021 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weibo is to remove a list ranking celebrities by popularity on social media amid state criticism.
  
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• Developers, DevOps, and cybersecurity: The top tech talent employers are looking for now

  06-08-2021 17:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Demand for developers and other skilled tech workers is skyrocketing as businesses follow through with digital transformation plans spurred by the pandemic.
  
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• Windows 365: Can you install Windows 11 on a Cloud PC?

  06-08-2021 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft latest subscription service lets you run a Windows 10 PC in the cloud. What happens if you try to install a Windows 11 Insider Preview on that device? I took the plunge.
  
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• Huawei revenue sees biggest ever fall

  06-08-2021 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Revenue from its consumer business, which includes phones, fell by nearly half.
  
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• People are chatting through your Microsoft Teams call? It's probably a good sign

  06-08-2021 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's remote work app investigation finds you should just let people chat in text while on a video meeting.
  
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• 39 of the best Amazon Prime series right now

  06-08-2021 15:34
  
  WIRED picks the best Amazon Prime shows from what's new on Amazon Prime UK. Featuring Clarkson's Farm, The Boys, Futurama and more
  
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• SafeSleeve Detachable case for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Anti-radiation case with RFID wallet

  06-08-2021 15:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Our mobile phones have become the central computing device for daily life, but that also means we have them in our hands and pockets all of the time. SafeSleeve's latest case provides protection from radiation while also securing your credit cards carried in the wallet.
  
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• Govee Lyra: a constellation of lights in a stunning light bar (plus an Alexa hack)

  06-08-2021 15:11 via zdnet.com
  
  New smart light bar adds lots of character and fun to any room.
  
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• Kubernetes and cloud certification training: Become an expert for only $39

  06-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can learn everything you need to know to break into the well-paid field of cloud technology while learning at your own pace without having to take time away from your current job.
  
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• Legacy IT: Saving money by holding onto old tech is costing us all billions

  06-08-2021 13:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Report demands that the government cleans up its act with technology or risk huge IT bills and damaging cyberattacks.
  
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• Washington D.C. and Singapore top the list for 10 best cities for cybersecurity experts

  06-08-2021 13:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity professionals can have their pick of jobs around the world -- here are the ten top cities according to Techshielder
  
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• Black Hat: BadAlloc bugs expose millions of IoT devices to hijack

  06-08-2021 13:21 via zdnet.com
  
  BadAlloc vulnerabilities impact millions of devices worldwide.
  
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• "In person" classes offered in virtual reality

  06-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A virtual reality college campus welcomes students this fall.
  
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• StarHub suffers data breach, but says no system was compromised

  06-08-2021 12:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Personal data including mobile numbers and email addresses of 57,191 customers have been found on a third-party data dump website, the Singapore telco says, adding that the leaded information appears to date back to 2007.
  
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• Huawei MateBook D 15 (2021) review: Still stylish and solid, but issues remain

  06-08-2021 12:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Huawei has updated its 15.6-inch MateBook D 15 for 2021, but its shortcomings from last year -- notably, webcam placement and battery life -- have not been addressed.
  
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• Windows 11: This new feature could be a 'game-changer' when it comes to getting stuff done

  06-08-2021 11:38 via zdnet.com
  
  If you need to work at home amidst distraction, this Windows 11 feature could be your answer.
  
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• Young people get their knowledge of tech from TV, not school

  06-08-2021 10:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Schools need to do better to compete with media, films and games to be the place where kids learn about tech.
  
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• WOW! cable internet review: How to get the best rates

  06-08-2021 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This internet provider provides internet service throughout the Southern and Midwestern U.S internet with no data caps, offers download speeds up to 1,000Mbps and have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  
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• WOW! Cable Internet review: 24-month contracts get the best rates

  06-08-2021 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This internet provider provides internet service throughout the Southern and Midwestern U.S internet with no data caps, offers download speeds up to 1,000Mbps and have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  
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• This number could help end the pandemic

  06-08-2021 07:00
  
  The world desperately needs new Covid vaccines, but trials are still taking too long. Enter: correlates of protection
  
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• Cruises have a cunning plan to stop superspreaders

  06-08-2021 07:00
  
  International cruises are being hampered by confusing rules that could result in another Covid major outbreak
  
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• Why artificial intelligence is being used to write adverts

  06-08-2021 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Advertisers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to come up with their winning slogans.
  
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• Black Hat: How cybersecurity incidents can become legal minefields

  06-08-2021 00:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Facing a cyberattack? Pick up the phone and talk to legal help as well as incident response.
  
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• Black Hat: How cybersecurity incidents can become a legal minefield

  06-08-2021 00:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Facing a cyberattack? Pick up the phone and talk to legal help as well as incident response.
  
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