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• AlmaLinux arrives on Azure cloud

  18-08-2021 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  AlmaLinux, the CentOS Linux clone, is available in ever-larger markets, including Microsoft's Azure cloud.
  
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• Here's how to level-up your CFO/CIO relationship

  18-08-2021 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  When a CFO and CIO work together, their strategic partnership enables technology innovation, business agility, and financial processes that benefit the entire organization. The CFO of ServiceNow explains how you can overcome obstacles and develop a strong relationship with your chief financial officer.
  
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• Nvidia Q2 results top estimates with big gains in visualization revenue

  18-08-2021 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Revenue from Nvidia's professional visualization segment reached $519 million, up 156% from a year ago,
  
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• Cisco's Q4 slightly ahead of estimates on strong product order growth

  18-08-2021 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco reports strong product order growth in the second quarter, as component inflation impacts the IT industry.
  
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• 40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach

  18-08-2021 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.
  
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• Facebook shares AI advancements improving content moderation

  18-08-2021 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Improvements to systems like Facebook's Reinforcement Integrity Optimizer (RIO) are helping to drive down the amount of hate speech and other unwanted content that Facebook users see, the company said.
  
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• Coros Vertix 2 announced: New adventure watch with improved GPS, onboard music, and extreme battery life

  18-08-2021 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Coros sets the bar for battery life on GPS sports watches and the newest Vertix 2 continues to push this metric further. In addition, accurate GPS tracking, onboard music, and more health metrics makes it way to this GPS adventure watch.
  
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• Apple censors engraving service, report claims

  18-08-2021 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.
  
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• WhatsApp pledges to not delete user accounts in Brazil as privacy row continues

  18-08-2021 18:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The messaging app reacts to a statement from the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee calling for transparency and raising concerns over the company's latest privacy update.
  
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• This high-performance computer just smashed a world record for solving a millennia-old math problem

  18-08-2021 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Calculating the number Pi has always captured mathematicians' interest. This high-performance computer just took the challenge one step further.
  
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• Microsoft takes a stake in Rubrik to combat ransomware

  18-08-2021 15:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft teams up with Rubrik for data management and protection in the Azure cloud.
  
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• Hiring developers? These interview mistakes could be costing you top tech talent

  18-08-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A survey of 1,108 software engineers by Terminal found that 'broken' interview processes are a key factor in candidates turning down jobs.
  
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• SoundCommerce partners with Google Cloud to help brands "act like Amazon"

  18-08-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The SoundCommerce platform gives retailers ownership over their data, along with a way to leverage it for both marketing and operations.
  
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• ServiceNow, Citrix integrate IT service tools to better handle virtual infrastructure resets

  18-08-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As virtual infrastructure expands in hybrid work environment, companies are looking to quickly resolve IT issues via automation.
  
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• Mozilla, MacArthur and Ford foundations unite to oppose Facebook ban on NYU disinformation research

  18-08-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Multiple foundations released a letter calling on Facebook to end their campaign against New York University researchers investigating disinformation on the social media site.
  
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• Coursera launches Leadership Academy as Coursera for Business expands

  18-08-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Coursera has built out a series of Academies within Coursera for Business using content from top universities and corporations.
  
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• Do you trust Apple?

  18-08-2021 14:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's new child protection features have raised concerns about the company's trustworthiness when it comes to user data.
  
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• Microsoft touts role in meeting Biden's order to fend off major hacks on the US

  18-08-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is gearing up for boom in business helping the public and private sectors build Zero Trust network architectures.
  
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• Is your M1 Mac crashing? You're not alone

  18-08-2021 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  First a crackling sound, then a sudden reboot. More and more users are experiencing strange crashes on their M1 Macs. So far, Apple has no comment.
  
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• This ransomware has returned with new techniques to make attacks more effective

  18-08-2021 14:13 via zdnet.com
  
  LockBit ransomware has been around since 2019, but those behind it are adding new features and aggressively advertising to attract new cyber criminal affiliates.
  
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• Watch Boston Dynamics' bipedal robots nail this parkour obstacle course

  18-08-2021 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The showcase was accompanied by a behind-the-scenes explanation of the development process for the parkour routine.
  
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• GitHub pushes users to enable 2FA following end of password authentication for Git operations

  18-08-2021 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  GitHub said on August 13, it will no longer accept account passwords when authenticating Git operations.
  
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• Tokyo Olympic streaming numbers double figures from Rio 2016: Akamai

  18-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Average peak traffic for the full event in Tokyo was 8.3 Tbps compared with 3 Tbps for the full event in Rio, Akamai found.
  
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• Cisco Enterprise certification training deal: Turbocharge your career for just $50

  18-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco just keeps growing, and so does the demand for workers with certified skills, so grab this opportunity to get affordable convenient training to pass the major exams.
  
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• Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

  18-08-2021 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation.
  
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• How Internet Explorer really beat Netscape

  18-08-2021 13:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Recently, even as Internet Explorer is finally retired, there have been claims made that IE drove the Netscape web browser into extinction because it was the better program. Nothing could be further from the truth.
  
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• China’s propaganda firehose is going after the BBC

  18-08-2021 13:09
  
  The alleged operation is pushing claims that the BBC is adding a “gloom filter” to its reports to make China look dull and lifeless
  
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• Get better, faster Wi-Fi with Netgear's new WiFi 6 Standalone Access Points

  18-08-2021 13:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Perfect for small businesses, home offices, home-based businesses, and more.
  
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• T-Mobile says information of more than 8 million customers leaked in breach

  18-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The hacker behind the attack claimed they had the information of 100 million T-Mobile customers.
  
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• T-Mobile says information of more than 48 million customers leaked in breach

  18-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The hacker behind the attack claimed they had the information of 100 million T-Mobile customers.
  
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• Education report finds increased interest in study tools for MCAT, nursing degrees and tech certifications during COVID-19 pandemic

  18-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon Web Services certification studying increased by 88% year-over-year in 2020 and Microsoft certification studying increased by 34% year-over-year in 2020, according to Quizlet.
  
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• Video-conferencing data concerns: Privacy watchdog issues Zoom warning to state government

  18-08-2021 12:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Data sharing to the US violates EU's GDPR, says Hamburg's data protection and freedom of information commissioner.
  
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• Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

  18-08-2021 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations.
  
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• Amazon Alexa: Woman used smart speaker to tell ex's lover to go

  18-08-2021 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Phillipa Copleston-Warren accessed her ex-partner's Alexa app and posted a naked photo of him.
  
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• New regulation could split bitcoin and DeFi in two

  18-08-2021 11:19
  
  An article in the US infrastructure bill led cryptocurrency to acquire a great marker of prestige: a lobby. But can it keep a united front?
  
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• Baidu unveils concept autonomous 'Robocar'

  18-08-2021 08:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Along with unveiling a new autonomous vehicle, Baidu also announced it has started mass producing its AI chip, the Kunlun II.
  
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• Roaming revenue drop leads to full-year declines for Spark

  18-08-2021 07:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Telco says beyond its dip in roaming revenue, the business performed well.
  
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• They wanted big balls. This startup said it could help

  18-08-2021 07:00
  
  Microbiome science is booming, and Colorado-based UMZU is selling the dream of supersized testicles
  
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• A radical plan to treat Covid’s mental health fallout

  18-08-2021 07:00
  
  The NHS is trialling a new approach to tackling physical and mental health issues: ask what really matters
  
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• Australia and Singapore complete blockchain-based trial of cross-border trade docs

  18-08-2021 06:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian Border Force said its work with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and Singapore Customs demonstrates the blockchain tech's value as a framework to connect governments and businesses for more effective trade flow.
  
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• Coles' after-tax profit surpasses AU$1b as tech initiatives save the group AU$300m in FY21

  18-08-2021 04:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite facing 'challenging' conditions due to COVID-19, Coles managed to deliver overall positive FY21 results.
  
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• Boston Dynamics bipedal robots complete parkour obstacle course

  18-08-2021 03:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The showcase was accompanied by a behind-the-scenes explanation of the development process for the parkour routine.
  
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• Twitter to allow users in US, South Korea, and Australia to report misleading tweets

  18-08-2021 03:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Company warning up front it will not be able to respond to every report.
  
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• Optus launches SubHub as single site to manage some content subscriptions

  18-08-2021 01:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Launching with Amazon Prime, Optus Sport, and Inkl subscriptions, with Fetch, Paramount+, and Netflix said to be coming soon.
  
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• The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

  18-08-2021 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards.
  
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• Fortinet slams Rapid7 for disclosing vulnerability before end of 90-day window

  18-08-2021 00:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Fortinet said it would be releasing a patch by the end of the week.
  
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