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• IBM partners with Telefónica for cloud-native 5G core network platform

  23-09-2021 23:23 via zdnet.com
  
  UNICA Next data centers will be deployed starting in next month.
  
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• Progress Software stock surges as fiscal Q3 results crush expectations, raises year view

  23-09-2021 23:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Progress said it will acquire privately held Kemp, a maker of application experience management software.
  
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• Apple releases patches for Catalina and iOS 12.5.5 vulnerabilities

  23-09-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the vulnerabilities was discovered by Citizen Lab and another was found by the Google Threat Analysis team.
  
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• Best tablet 2021: Apple's iPad isn't your only worthy option

  23-09-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a tablet just to watch videos on or one to replace your laptop -- 2021 offers some compelling options.
  
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• Google rolls out new ways to control Android devices with facial gestures

  23-09-2021 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The new tools should help people with speech and motor impairments navigate their devices and communicate with others
  
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• Salesforce sees operating margin gains, ups revenue outlook for fiscal 2023 amid strong demand, hybrid work

  23-09-2021 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Salesforce CFO Amy Weaver also said that Salesforce is seeing operating margin improvement due to the new world of work
  
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• Female founders struggle to raise money during boom times for VC investments

  23-09-2021 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  There is progress being made in recruiting more female engineers to tech jobs, but things are at a standstill when it comes to VC investments.
  
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• Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle

  23-09-2021 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends.
  
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• AI cannot be the inventor of a patent, appeals court rules

  23-09-2021 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Only a person can have rights. A machine cannot," one of the judges wrote.
  
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• Xiaomi 11T Pro review: Lightning-fast charging heads up a good-value specification

  23-09-2021 16:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Xiaomi's 11T Pro is an impressive 5G phone with a mid-range price and some high-end features, including 120W charging.
  
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• EU wants USB-C to become standard charging port for all smartphones to limit e-waste

  23-09-2021 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  EU consumers spend more than $2.8 billion annually on standalone chargers.
  
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• How to install a thermostat

  23-09-2021 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a how-to on installing your new smart thermostat and uninstalling your old standard thermostat.
  
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• Home alone after school: A safety guide for kids

  23-09-2021 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Our guide was created to help families prepare for a child being home alone. Use this safety guide to help your kids prepare to stay safe when they're on their own.
  
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• Look at this tiny winged microchip the size of a grain of sand

  23-09-2021 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Are people ready for seed-sized surveillance computers falling from the sky?
  
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• Don't like the iPhone's new Safari in iOS 15? Here's how to fix it

  23-09-2021 15:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple changed a lot about Safari in iOS 15 for your iPhone. Thankfully, you're not stuck with it.
  
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• Jabra Elite 3 review: Forget AirPods, these $80 earbuds offer more for less

  23-09-2021 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  So many people I know default to picking up a pair of AirPods, but there are better earbuds available for less cost. Jabra makes some of the highest performing earbuds and its latest affordable Elite 3 earbuds are built and priced for everyone.
  
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• Konami’s eFootball 2022 is a botched FIFA rival

  23-09-2021 15:00
  
  Konami has gone all in on making PES free-to-play with eFootball 2022. But at launch, at least, the game is lacking features and has too much DLC
  
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• Get a lifetime of easy, automatic encryption for all of the files on your computer for just $30

  23-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The peace of mind that comes with never again have to worry about the security of your most sensitive data is absolutely priceless, and now it's also perfectly affordable.
  
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• Bigeye aims its sights at Data Reliability Engineering

  23-09-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Should DataOps folks adopt a Site Reliability Engineering approach to data quality? A new startup founded by Uber veterans is developing tools to transform data quality from a break/fix to an engineering discipline.
  
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• 50 of the best podcasts for curious minds

  23-09-2021 14:59
  
  Our pick of the best podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more covering technology, culture, science, politics and new ideas
  
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• Equinix opens 5G and edge tech development center

  23-09-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new testing environment, located in a Dallas data center, will initially focus on a handful of use cases like distributed AI and ML, infrastructure orchestration and mobile hybrid multi-cloud connectivity.
  
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• EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

  23-09-2021 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system.
  
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• This key Windows 11 preview sees Microsoft fixing bugs in some important features

  23-09-2021 13:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Fixes arrive for Taskbar, Start, Windows Sandbox, and WSL. It's a big update before the October 5 Windows 11 release, but bugs remain.
  
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• Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram

  23-09-2021 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store.
  
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• VoIP company battles massive ransom DDoS attack

  23-09-2021 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  'Massive' distributed denial of service attack hits internet telephony company.
  
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• 'Side-eyeing Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

  23-09-2021 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
  
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• Ransomware attackers targeted this company. Then defenders discovered something curious

  23-09-2021 12:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity researchers detail a mysterious attack that uses sophisticated techniques to deliver a relatively unsophisticated ransomware. The question is, why?
  
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• Scotland’s four-day week trial is fatally flawed

  23-09-2021 11:46
  
  Scotland's government is trialling a groundbreaking four-day week, but it's powerless to make widespread change happen
  
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• New advanced hacking group targets governments, engineers worldwide

  23-09-2021 11:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The APT was one of many groups that took part in the Microsoft Exchange Server hacks.
  
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• CBA to automate least-cost routing for small businesses

  23-09-2021 10:05 via zdnet.com
  
  By automating routing transactions, CBA is also able to introduce a flat rate for all in-store and online card transactions.
  
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• ANZ reports a 73% year-on-year increase in scams for the first eight months of 2021

  23-09-2021 09:34 via zdnet.com
  
  ANZ is now pushing for more support to address the rising scam numbers.
  
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• Telco CEOs appeal to NBN's sense of social responsibility for lockdown CVC relief

  23-09-2021 08:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Vocus has accused NBN of using the latest lockdown as an opportunity to profiteer.
  
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• These academics are trying to fix the last mile gig economy

  23-09-2021 07:00
  
  The future is gig work – but the system is currently broken. Solutions are coming from academia
  
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• LG acquires Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup Cybellum

  23-09-2021 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The South Korean company has acquired startup Cybellum, which offers risk assessment software that scans vehicles for security vulnerabilities.
  
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• Commonwealth Bank develops AI model to further curb abusive payments

  23-09-2021 05:38 via zdnet.com
  
  A pilot program between CBA and NSW Police is also set to kick-off to assist domestic violence victims.
  
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• South Australia to splurge AU$13.5m on GPS tracking for firefighter vehicles

  23-09-2021 03:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Automatic vehicle location equipment will be installed on more than 1,400 fire emergency vehicles across South Australia.
  
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• Best business credit card for startups and new businesses 2021

  23-09-2021 02:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't just choose the first credit card you can find for your new business. Choose the one that matches your company's exact needs.
  
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• Apple bans Epic Games from App Store until all litigation is finalised

  23-09-2021 02:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The indefinite ban was shared through a series of tweets posted by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.
  
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• CISA releases advisory on Conti ransomware, notes increase in attacks after more than 400 incidents

  23-09-2021 01:40 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA did a deep dive on the Conti ransomware, providing information for those protecting organizations.
  
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• Druva's 'curated recovery' aimed at faster ransomware incident resolution

  23-09-2021 01:13 via zdnet.com
  
  New addition to security platform recovers individual files in their most recent 'clean' state.
  
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• AWS to launch first data centre region in New Zealand by 2024

  23-09-2021 01:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The new AWS New Zealand region will be part of a NZ$7.5 billion, 15-year investment in the country.
  
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• Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

  23-09-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation.
  
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