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• Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff

  09-09-2021 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees.
  
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• Brazilian senators unite against decision to limit content removal from social networks

  09-09-2021 23:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The measure that edited the country's existing Internet legislation is seen as an "attack on democracy"
  
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• CentOS clone Rocky Linux gets technical support

  09-09-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat may no longer support old-style CentOS Linux, but other groups have forked CentOS and now they're offering technical support. This now includes CIQ offering support services for Rocky Linux.
  
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• Can I use a personal card for business expenses?

  09-09-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Just because you can use a personal card for business expenses, doesn't mean you should. Personal and business credit cards are very similar, but there are reasons you may benefit more by using a business credit card for business expenses.
  
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• Zscaler revenue grows 57% year-over-year to $197.1 million in Q4

  09-09-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported a non-GAAP net income of $20.3 million in Q4.
  
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• Sumo Logic beats Q2 expectations as it aims to expand platform

  09-09-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The log management and data analytics service provider posted solid Q2 results as it continues to build out its Observability platform.
  
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• Virginia National Guard confirms cyberattack hit Virginia Defense Force email accounts

  09-09-2021 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  A spokesperson said there was no impact on the Virginia Army National Guard or Virginia Air National Guard IT infrastructure.
  
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• Facebook/Ray-Ban Stories smartglasses: Everything you need to know

  09-09-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Even Ray-Ban admits these are first-generation.
  
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• Box stockholders rebuff activist investors' bid for board changes

  09-09-2021 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Box CEO Aaron Levie will remain on the board of directors, along with two other of Box's director nominees, after stockholders rejected alternate candidates nominated by activist investors at hedge fund Starboard Value LP
  
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• NCS eyes APAC expansion with data analytics, cloud acquisitions

  09-09-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Singtel-subsidiary NCS unveils plans to make three acquisitions to boost its play in data analytics and cloud, which it says will drive its expansion efforts in Singapore, Greater China, and Australia.
  
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• Google Cloud product, engineering reorgs under Calder; Hölzle to focus on Google's technical infrastructure

  09-09-2021 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Cloud has reorganized as Brad Calder takes over product and engineering for Google Cloud and Urs Hölzle will be responsible for technical infrastructure across Google. The two execs previously split up Google Cloud management roles.
  
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• Dell unveils new security features, releases study finding organizations manage 10 times more data than they did five years ago

  09-09-2021 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Enterprises have gone from handling 1.45 petabytes of data in 2016 to 14.6 in 2021.
  
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• Chase Ink Business Cash vs Preferred vs Unlimited: Which is best for your business?

  09-09-2021 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card, Ink Business Cash Credit Card, and Ink Business Preferred Credit Card are three of the top business credit cards. We're breaking down the facts to help you decide which is right for your business.
  
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• iPhone 13: Sept. 14 event, release date, features, specs, and more

  09-09-2021 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  We're days away from a formal announcement, and that means more frequent leaks and rumors. Here's what we know.
  
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• Ray-Ban Stories: Facebook reveals its video camera glasses

  09-09-2021 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook and eyewear brand Ray-Ban have revealed a pair of glasses that contain two cameras.
  
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• Microsoft's Edge browser is great on the Mac (but I'm not talking about the macOS version)

  09-09-2021 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  This is my new favorite browser for the Mac.
  
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• SimpliSafe vs. Ring: Comparing home security systems

  09-09-2021 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  We examined each company's features, including the type of monitoring available, Simplisafe and Ring home security reviews from customers, costs, fees and if any time commitments are required to help you decide which home security system works best for you.
  
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• ADT vs. Protection 1: The key differences

  09-09-2021 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Protection 1 is now owned by ADT, but the two home security offerings still have some key differences. We break down the two providers so you can make an informed decision as a potential customer.
  
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• Microsoft readies more Teams hybrid meeting features; frees up more LinkedIn remote-work courses

  09-09-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is continuing to look for ways to make hybrid work better via Teams, Outlook, LinkedIn courses and more. Meanwhile, Microsoft's U.S. employees will continue to work primarily remotely for the foreseeable future.
  
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• Microsoft again holds off reopening Redmond campus

  09-09-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has yet to announce a new reopening date for its headquarters.
  
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• Developers: Google's Flutter 2.5 and Dart 2.14 have arrived. Here's what's new

  09-09-2021 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Developers using Google's Dart language and its Flutter UI framework can now try out the latest stable releases.
  
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• Amazon launches Alexa-powered Fire TV lineup, eyes smart home leverage

  09-09-2021 16:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is now making its own TV powered by Alexa, but the real play is about being a dashboard for its smart home ecosystem.
  
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• AWS, Microsoft participated in Databricks' $1.6 billion round of funding

  09-09-2021 16:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The company revealed the major backers behind their latest round of funding.
  
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• Best place to sell or trade your phone: Ditch old tech

  09-09-2021 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for extra cash to finance your next shiny new tech purchase? We've gathered all the most convenient options for getting a good price on your unwanted devices.
  
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• Sell your old iPhone safely by following these steps

  09-09-2021 16:09 via zdnet.com
  
  With a new iPhone now only days away, many are looking to sell, give away, or trade-in their old iPhones. But how do you do this safely?
  
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• Phishing attacks: One in three suspect emails reported by employees really are malicious

  09-09-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Up to a third of emails that were flagged as suspicious by employees were actually a threat, according to a new report.
  
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• Best gaming phone 2021

  09-09-2021 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Not every phone is designed for gaming. Here are seven of the best Android and iOS phones for gamers.
  
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• Samsung launches business versions of Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book

  09-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book for businesses include Windows 10 Pro and upgrade options to Windows 11 Pro and IT management tools.
  
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• Salesforce updates Service Cloud with Slack "swarming" and other new tools

  09-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new workflows and capabilities in Service Cloud are designed to create more efficient, effortless experiences for both customers and customer service representatives.
  
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• Google Cloud courts startups, partners with VC firms

  09-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ryan Kiskis, director for the startup unit at Google Cloud, said the cloud provider is supporting customers across 128 countries with startups focused on digital banking, travel, healthcare and media.
  
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• Get unlimited access to PlayStation Plus for 3 years plus a $20 store credit

  09-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  These 1-year subscription codes can be stacked to give you 3 years of unlimited access to PlayStation games and exclusive discounts, or you can share them with friends and family.
  
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• Dell rolls out a set of new data security tools to address latency and scale issues

  09-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell announces three products that it claims will help keep enterprises secure while they grow.
  
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• Google reveals Pixel 6 will do something quite scary

  09-09-2021 14:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's upcoming Pixel looks lovely. But do you really want your phone to do this? Do you want your phone to be this?
  
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• IBM Watson Assistant aims to expand contact center footprint with AI, automation updates

  09-09-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Under the collaboration with IntelePeer, IBM added Watson Assistant to IntelePeer Atmosphere Communications PaaS.
  
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• Google is building a 'next-generation' cloud for Germany

  09-09-2021 13:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Google and T-Systems will try to offer a version of Google Cloud Platform on European terms.
  
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• Attacker releases credentials for 87,000 FortiGate SSL VPN devices

  09-09-2021 13:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Access data for FortiGate devices was obtained by exploiting a known, old vulnerability.
  
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• 91% of IT teams have felt 'forced' to trade security for business operations

  09-09-2021 13:05 via zdnet.com
  
  When it comes to remote work, security is often the last thing on the priority list.
  
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• Police are investing in facial recognition and AI. Not everyone thinks that it's going well

  09-09-2021 13:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A panel of experts warns that the growing use of technology in law enforcement agencies is starting a new wave of backlash from citizens and civil society.
  
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• Tethered drone delivery from 150 feet up

  09-09-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Would drone delivery be safer if goods were lowered via a long tether?
  
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• PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe

  09-09-2021 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PayPal is bringing in a new fee for commercial transactions between the UK and EEA.
  
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• Apple confirms four new iPhones, and a nasty surprise for iPhone 12 owners

  09-09-2021 12:44 via zdnet.com
  
  And your new iPhone 12 just became 'legacy.'
  
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• Want your developers to stick around? This is what you need to change

  09-09-2021 12:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Businesses are worried that a wave of resignations from the tech team is looming. A few changes could be key to making them stay.
  
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• Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme

  09-09-2021 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit.
  
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• GitHub tackles severe vulnerabilities in Node.js packages

  09-09-2021 11:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Bugs impacting tar and @npmcli/arborist were reported through a bug bounty program.
  
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• Cloud computing: Microsoft fixes Azure container flaw that could have leaked data

  09-09-2021 11:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has plugged a container escape flaw affecting Azure Container Instances.
  
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• Quantum computers could be a weapon against climate change, but maybe not in the way you expect

  09-09-2021 11:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The intersection of quantum research and climate science is still niche, but experts are increasingly calling on scientists to study the sustainability applications of the technology.
  
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• Facebook/Ray-Ban smart sunglasses leak ahead of launch, and they're ugly

  09-09-2021 10:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Ray-Ban Stories are set to be unveiled later today.
  
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• Infosys launches Equinox digital commerce platform

  09-09-2021 07:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Infosys is aiming to provide a platform that offers personalized omnichannel experiences.
  
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• Spain had a plan to fix the gig economy. It didn’t work

  09-09-2021 07:00
  
  Couriers say their working conditions are worse than ever as gig companies scramble to avoid calling them employees
  
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• How to lose that lockdown weight the right way

  09-09-2021 07:00
  
  These are the flexible dieting tips, training programmes and body measurements to focus on to get results
  
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