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• Intuit buys Mailchimp for $12 billion, eyes end-to-end SMB platform

  13-09-2021 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Intuit plans to leverage Mailchimp to connect marketing and customer management to Quickbooks, the SMB system of record.
  
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• Oracle shares fall with Q1 revenue miss

  13-09-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Still, Oracle touted its cloud growth, noting that its IaaS and SaaS businesses brought in 25% of quarterly revenue.
  
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• NFL and AWS unveil new 4th down metric to judge whether your favorite coach made the right call

  13-09-2021 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The NFL noted that some coaches, like the Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, made a few bad 4th down calls while the Browns' Kevin Stefanksi and Bengals' Zac Taylor made the right decisions down the stretch.
  
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• The best Chase business credit card in 2021

  13-09-2021 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  With one of the highest welcome bonuses around, the Ink Business Preferred is one of the best Chase business credit cards. With several options to choose from, compare the best Chase business credit cards to find the one that's right for you.
  
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• Brazil debates creation of national strategy to tackle cybercrime

  13-09-2021 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Discussions are being led by the Ministry of Justice and the banking sector
  
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• Moody's to invest $250 million in BitSight, create 'cybersecurity risk platform'

  13-09-2021 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The cybersecurity company will also acquire Moody's cyber risk ratings venture VisibleRisk, which they created with global venture group Team8.
  
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• Do business credit cards affect your personal credit score?

  13-09-2021 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Business credit cards are widely available for your small business, side hustle, or new business idea. But they could affect your credit score, so make sure you understand how they work.
  
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• How to redeem Costco credit card rewards

  13-09-2021 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about how to earn and redeem Costco credit card rewards.
  
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• Growing small and medium businesses embrace the digital-first world

  13-09-2021 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2021 Small and Medium Business Trends report shows that businesses are embracing the digital-first world by accelerating their technology investments.
  
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• Surprise! iOS 14.8 for iPhone is out

  13-09-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Let's see what this surprise update contains.
  
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• Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

  13-09-2021 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.
  
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• Over 60 million wearable, fitness tracking records exposed via unsecured database

  13-09-2021 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Data sources included Apple's HealthKit and Fitbit.
  
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• Zoom unveils new security features including end-to-end encryption for Zoom Phone, verified identities and more

  13-09-2021 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  At Zoomtopia, the company announced that end-to-end encryption, which they rolled out last October in Zoom Meetings, will now be available for Zoom Phone users.
  
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• Zoom aims for video contact centers, whiteboard and collaboration improvements

  13-09-2021 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom is expanding its platform vision and smoothing out the divide between in-office and remote work.
  
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• iPhone 13 invites are out: What to expect and how to watch the Sept. 14 event

  13-09-2021 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's "California Streaming" is this week, and we expect a lot of hardware.
  
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• I want an iPhone that doesn't do this!

  13-09-2021 17:05 via zdnet.com
  
  I don't want it to be faster. I don't want a better camera. I don't want it to connect to satellites.
  
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• The world's most powerful magnetic field and other news

  13-09-2021 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
  
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• Remote work is making productivity and innovation harder, says Microsoft study

  13-09-2021 16:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says its US employees spent less time communicating with colleagues outside of their immediate business teams after making working from home mandatory in 2020.
  
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• This is how a cybersecurity researcher accidentally broke Apple Shortcuts

  13-09-2021 16:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Detectify explains how investigating CloudKit resulted in Shortcuts disruption for users back in March.
  
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• Best sports watch 2021: Garmin isn't your only option

  13-09-2021 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch is clearly the best smartwatch available, but many athletes are looking for a watch that provides more data and extensive customization to track performance and inspire improvement. Several companies offer compelling options, and this guide is designed to help you find the right one for your needs.
  
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• TikTok Boom, book review: The rise and rise of YouTube's younger, hipper competitor

  13-09-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Chris Stokel-Walker delves into the origins and business model of the Chinese short-form video service, explores its algorithm and asks whether Western politicians should be wary of it.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: This new feature will make your meetings more interactive

  13-09-2021 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Soon Teams participants will be able to play with content shared by a video meeting host.
  
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• Fortinet, Linksys joint venture aims to bring enterprise security to home offices

  13-09-2021 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Linksys HomeWRK for Business will provide a new at-home networking package for both corporate and personal networks using enterprise-grade security.
  
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• Best travel VPN 2021

  13-09-2021 15:31 via zdnet.com
  
  When traveling, you're completely dependent on the resources of your host location or country. Be sure to use a VPN to secure your communications when out and about.
  
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• Kickstarter hands-on: Putting the XDO Pantera Pico mini PC into perspective

  13-09-2021 14:54 via zdnet.com
  
  This series evaluates crowdfunded products that you can actually hold and use. Today, we review a very tiny Windows PC.
  
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• Apple's iPhone warning: Your camera can be damaged by vibrations from motorcycle engines

  13-09-2021 14:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Wondering why your iPhone camera is busted after mounting it on your motorbike?
  
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• Singapore moots 'foreign interference' law with powers to issue online platforms take-down order

  13-09-2021 14:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a Foreign Interference Bill that will arm the government with the ability to issue directives to platforms, including social media and websites, to remove or block access to content deemed part of hostile information campaigns.
  
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• Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations

  13-09-2021 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says.
  
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• Epic appeals against Apple App Store ruling

  13-09-2021 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fortnite-maker lodges an appeal in its Apple case, two days after the judge's ruling.
  
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• The shortage of tech workers is about to become an even bigger problem for everyone

  13-09-2021 13:21 via zdnet.com
  
  IT leaders see the shortage of talent as the biggest barrier to adoption for two-thirds of emerging technologies. That's coming in the way of organizations' digital transformations.
  
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• Is the iPhone 13 Apple's springboard into the space business?

  13-09-2021 13:15 via zdnet.com
  
  This could be a defensive move against Elon Musk's SpaceX as Apple plans a head-to-head against Tesla.
  
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• This mind-controlled concept car lets your switch radio stations just by thinking about it

  13-09-2021 13:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Mercedes is experimenting with brain-computer interfaces in its concept car, the Vision AVTR.
  
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• This mind-controlled concept car lets you switch radio stations just by thinking about it

  13-09-2021 13:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Mercedes is experimenting with brain-computer interfaces in its concept car, the Vision AVTR.
  
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• Learn the skills you need to become a certified Cisco networking expert for only $31

  13-09-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco has been flourishing while other tech companies and industries have taken some major hits, so gaining the skills and certifications that will give you a chance to work for this stable successful company is a wise career move.
  
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• Sony Xperia 10 III review: A solid mid-range 5G phone with a 21:9 screen and good battery life, but the price is high

  13-09-2021 12:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's wide-screen Xperia 10 III is a well-built and long-lasting 5G phone, but its 60Hz refresh rate, an unremarkable camera setup, and lack of fast charging out of the box do it no favours.
  
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• Programming languages: Python is on the verge of another big step forward

  13-09-2021 12:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Python could soon take first place in one more programming language popularity ranking.
  
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• Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

  13-09-2021 10:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country.
  
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• Australian government commences work on digital vaccine passport for international travel

  13-09-2021 08:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Accenture will be responsible for building out Australia's digital vaccine passport.
  
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• This is how you build a telescope to hunt for dark energy

  13-09-2021 07:00
  
  The Euclid telescope will soon start work studying two billion galaxies. It’s a true technological marvel
  
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• Don’t redesign the Apple Watch, fix all this instead

  13-09-2021 07:00
  
  We wouldn’t say no to a more refined Apple Watch Series 7 design but we’d rather its maker paid more attention to day-to-day frustrations
  
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• Australian online retailers still playing catch up from Australia Post's parcel pause

  13-09-2021 06:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia Post may have cleared its parcel delivery backlogs, but customers of retailers such as Big W and Target have been warned they may still experience delivery delays.
  
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• WhatsApp details plans to offer encrypted backups

  13-09-2021 06:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Users will have the option of keeping a 64-digit key safe themselves, or have it stored for them on what is claimed to be a secure vault.
  
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• ANU researchers develop atomically-thin semiconductor with 'no energy waste'

  13-09-2021 05:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The project will now focus on incorporating the technology into a transistor.
  
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• Semiconductor shortage sees JioPhone Next release pushed back to Diwali

  13-09-2021 02:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Phone is in limited testing, with availability now pushed out to November.
  
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• Jesse Lingard takes control of a Rainbow Six Siege esports team

  13-09-2021 02:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The footballer believes his experiences on the pitch will translate to the online world.
  
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• Epic Games appeals decision made in antitrust lawsuit against Apple

  13-09-2021 01:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The mixed ruling found Apple was not a monopoly.
  
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• The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

  13-09-2021 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides.
  
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• Apartment living is the frontier for 5G home internet

  13-09-2021 00:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you live in a unit without access to cable or fibre internet, mobile networks are the best bet for high speeds.
  
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