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• Facebook, Instagram report issues again after outages on October 4

  08-10-2021 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The outages capped a rough week for the social media giant.
  
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• Citizen Lab researcher disputes claims from NSO Group after UK court finds UAE ruler used Pegasus to hack ex-wife, lawyers

  08-10-2021 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  "Would NSO Group have notified Princess Haya's lawyers had I not done my own notification?" Citizen Lab's William Marczak told ZDNet.
  
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• EU regulators said to be asking Teams rivals about Microsoft's bundling practices, per Slack's 2020 complaint

  08-10-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  EU regulators are questioning collaboration vendors about Microsoft's bundling practices around Teams as part of a legal complaint from Slack last year about Microsoft's tactics, according to a new report.
  
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• Best Peloton alternative 2021: Top indoor smart bikes

  08-10-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  ​​It's hard to justify paying $1,495 for a smart exercise bike. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to Peloton available. And with so many of us continuing to self-distance and avoid gyms due to the pandemic, now is the time to try one.
  
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• The Raven Pro: A high-volume document scanner that flies like the wind

  08-10-2021 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a huge number of pages to scan (and you know who you are), you need to take a look at this impressive new entrant into the scanning market.
  
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• Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest

  08-10-2021 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation.
  
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• Google, YouTube ban ads on climate misinformation

  08-10-2021 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company says it will prohibit monetizing content which contradicts the science on climate change.
  
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• Ransomware: Cyber criminals are still exploiting these old vulnerabilities, so patch now

  08-10-2021 15:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Years-old security vulnerabilities remain a common attack method for ransomware attacks because organisations aren't applying the patches to fix them.
  
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• Three accessories to keep your new iPhone 13 looking like new

  08-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Scuffs and scratches don't have to happen.
  
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• 58 of the best Netflix series to binge watch right now

  08-10-2021 14:57
  
  Struggling with what to watch on Netflix tonight? Look no further than the WIRED guide to the best Netflix TV shows in 2021. Updated weekly
  
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• 61 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  08-10-2021 14:47
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• Singapore tweaks cybersecurity strategy with OT emphasis

  08-10-2021 14:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Five years after the country introduced its cybersecurity strategy, Singapore unveils a revised national plan that aims to assume a more proactive stance in addressing threats and drive its cybersecurity posture, including a new operational technology competency framework.
  
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• BrewDog exposed data of 200,000 shareholders for over a year

  08-10-2021 14:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The beer's on BrewDog, too.
  
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• Samsung apologises for Russian app download error

  08-10-2021 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm said a message sent to UK users saying Russian software had been installed was a mistake.
  
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• Gain the skills you need to begin and advance in a highly-paid cybersecurity career for $40

  08-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not necessary to go back to school, spend a fortune, or take time off from your full-time job to learn skills that can qualify you for a career in tech.
  
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• iPhone 13 review: Good enough to be the best

  08-10-2021 13:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini are more affordable than their Pro counterparts, with very little compromises.
  
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• Russia poses the biggest nation-state cyber threat, says Microsoft

  08-10-2021 13:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Digital Defense Report points the finger at Russia, North Korea, Iran and China, among others.
  
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• Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias

  08-10-2021 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones.
  
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• Remote-working jobs: These are the best destinations to head for, and the best incentives on offer

  08-10-2021 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Without the need to commute to the office, workers will be better off moving to these destinations, according to new analysis carried out by Remote.
  
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• Robot arm finds lost items and other tech news stories

  08-10-2021 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Will citizens ever be comfortable with police drones?

  08-10-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New program hopes to bring transparency to drone use by police departments.
  
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• Technology in the Middle East: 21 key stats on the good, the bad and the ugly

  08-10-2021 12:48 via zdnet.com
  
  These 21 facts and statistics tell the story of tech adoption in the complex and fascinating MENA region.
  
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• Google announces new efforts to protect journalists and high-risk users from cyberattacks

  08-10-2021 12:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The announcement comes one day after the Google TAG team alerted journalists and high risk groups that could be targets to ongoing attacks.
  
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• Broke your Xbox? Right to repair just took a big step forward at Microsoft

  08-10-2021 12:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has agreed to new parts and documentation for its hardware outside its authorized repair network by the end of 2022.
  
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• Digital transformation: Four ways to get backing for your great ideas

  08-10-2021 11:24 via zdnet.com
  
  CIOs need to take advantage of executives' new-found interest in IT. Here's how to get backing for your technology projects.
  
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• Xiaomi Pad 5, hands on: A high-quality, long-lasting 11-inch Android tablet

  08-10-2021 09:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Xiaomi's Pad 5 is a neat Android 11 tablet with a solid design, an excellent 120Hz screen, long battery life and great speakers.
  
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• Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths

  08-10-2021 09:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Luis von Ahn boss of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.
  
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• Want to fix Britain’s broken trains? Look at Austria

  08-10-2021 07:00
  
  Austrians will soon be able to travel huge train distances for next to nothing – and it’s all part of an effort to tackle the climate crisis
  
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• New Zealand, Delta and the end of zero-Covid

  08-10-2021 07:00
  
  New Zealand’s elimination strategy to fight Covid-19 has been held up as the beacon of success throughout the pandemic. Now it’s changing tack – but that doesn’t mean zero-Covid was a failure
  
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• Building cyber radar systems could alert Indo-Pacific nations and their allies

  08-10-2021 05:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Former NSA chief Keith Alexander imagines AUKUS and the Quad nations sharing government and private sector data, and using AI to build a cyber radar early warning system.
  
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• JFTC starts another antitrust probe against Apple and Google on smart devices: Report

  08-10-2021 05:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest antitrust probe will explore market conditions for smartphones, smartwatches, and other wearables.
  
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• Tesla: Elon Musk says company headquarters will move to Texas

  08-10-2021 05:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk announces that the most valuable car company in the world is moving away from California.
  
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• CBA wants to migrate two-thirds of compute into public cloud by the end of FY22

  08-10-2021 03:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Commonwealth Bank has stood up three 'execution factories' to help speed up its cloud migration program.
  
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• Samsung to record its highest sales in Q3 from increased chip prices

  08-10-2021 02:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy device maker's operating profit for Q3 was its second-highest to date, thanks to semiconductors and smartphones.
  
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• American Express® Business Gold Card review: One of the best for business owners

  08-10-2021 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You can earn 4X the points on select purchases up to $150,000 with the American Express® Business Gold Card. Plus, you'll earn 70,000 rewards points if you spend $10,000 in the first three months.
  
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• Additional fixes released addressing Apache HTTP Server issue

  08-10-2021 01:49 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA said the vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild.
  
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• Visa Instalments expands into Australia's growing BNPL market

  08-10-2021 01:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Visa has partnered with ANZ and Quest Payment Systems to offer its buy now, pay later product to Australian consumers and merchants.
  
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• Visa Installments expands into Australia's growing BNPL market

  08-10-2021 01:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Visa has partnered with ANZ and Quest Payment Systems to offer its buy now, pay later product to Australian consumers and merchants.
  
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• Facebook sends cease-and-desist letter asking for Unfollow Everything to be scrapped

  08-10-2021 01:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Unfollow Everything's creator has been banned from Facebook and received a request to remove his browser extension.
  
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• How tech could help spot disasters before they happen

  08-10-2021 01:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How technology could help the insurance industry spot potential disasters before they occur.
  
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