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• BIT Mining subsidiary to leave China after local regulations crack down practice

  15-10-2021 23:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Mining companies have been leaving mainland China since the country pledged to begin cracking down on their operations.
  
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• $5.2 billion in BTC transactions tied to top 10 ransomware variants: US Treasury

  15-10-2021 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first half of 2021, almost $600 million was linked to ransomware payments thanks to reports filed by financial services firms.
  
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• Brazilian insurance giant Porto Seguro hit by cyberattack

  15-10-2021 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The incident caused instability to the company's systems and customer service channels.
  
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• These are the best noise-cancelling headphones in 2021

  15-10-2021 19:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out the racket
  
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• New Apple Watch Series 7 first impressions: It is worth the money?

  15-10-2021 16:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 7 is out, and landing or doorsteps as I type. I'm switching up from a Series 5 and thought I'd share with you my first impressions.
  
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• Sleep goggles! Alexa blockers! Cannabis! The virtual Holiday Spectacular returns

  15-10-2021 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The gadget show Holiday Spectacular returns as a virtual event hawking some intriguing new devices.
  
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• Critical infrastructure security dubbed 'abysmal' by researchers

  15-10-2021 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers find that lax ICS security is putting critical services at risk of exploitation.
  
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• 62 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  15-10-2021 16:03
  
  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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• 51 of the best podcasts for curious minds

  15-10-2021 15:47
  
  Our pick of the best podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more covering technology, culture, science, politics and new ideas
  
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• 59 of the best Netflix series to binge watch right now

  15-10-2021 15:42
  
  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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• Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

  15-10-2021 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.
  
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• Don't miss this chance to get $10 off a 12-month Playstation Plus subscription

  15-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Getting a $20 store credit with a 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription was already a great deal, but you'll want to jump on the chance to use our coupon code to take $10 off the subscription price.
  
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• Apple takes down Quran app in China

  15-10-2021 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The popular Islamic app was removed in the country, after an official request.
  
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• iOS 15 settings you need to turn off now to save money

  15-10-2021 14:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This will help to stop you burning through your cellular data plan in a matter of days.
  
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• Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: Buy for outstanding phone calls, not for ANC

  15-10-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  While active noise-cancellation is all of the rage today, it's not that strong on the new Jabra Elite 7 Pro. However, if you make lots of phone calls and want earbuds for calling then nothing beats this new pair from Jabra.
  
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• Ecoflow Delta Max: Battery-powered generator can get you through most power outages

  15-10-2021 14:35 via zdnet.com
  
  With the increase in natural disasters like wildfires and severe hurricanes, having a method to keep power on is becoming an necessity. We look at a surprisingly viable alternative technology to the old-school gasoline-powered generator.
  
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• Apple, to hell with your updated MacBook Pro

  15-10-2021 14:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is said to be revealing new MacBooks on Monday. But what sort of new will they really be?
  
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• The developer shortage isn't going away, so it's time to start thinking differently

  15-10-2021 14:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Software developers are in short supply and the UK is facing a digital skills crisis. Is it time for a new approach to recruitment and hiring?
  
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• Microsoft is launching a new Teams feature that may drive some people mad

  15-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  One can understand the thinking behind this -- I think. But, as with so many elements in technology, has it been fully thought through?
  
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• Google search on mobile now lets you scroll endlessly

  15-10-2021 13:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you don't need to click to see more results when searching results with Google on a mobile device.
  
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• Sea-like robots float at Tate Modern and other tech news

  15-10-2021 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
  
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• Smartphones: Samsung ships the most handsets, but Apple makes most of the profit

  15-10-2021 13:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Semiconductor shortages could impact the entire smartphone industry.
  
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• Sunderland University cyber-attack fix date unknown

  15-10-2021 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Officials say they "just do not know" when online services at Sunderland University will be fixed.
  
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• Google: We're sending out lots more phishing and malware attack warnings - here's why

  15-10-2021 11:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's state-sponsored hacker alerts are outpacing last year's warnings by a big margin. Turn on multi-factor authentication, it warns.
  
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• Open-source software: Nine out of 10 companies use it, but how much is it really worth?

  15-10-2021 11:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Putting a value on the use of open-source technologies is challenging but important.
  
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• This 'relentless' malware botnet has made millions with a surprisingly simple trick

  15-10-2021 10:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Malware researchers reckon this botnet has made millions by exploiting an easy shortcut taken by many.
  
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• This malware botnet gang has stolen millions with a surprisingly simple trick

  15-10-2021 10:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Malware researchers reckon this botnet has made millions by exploiting an easy shortcut taken by many.
  
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• The promise and perils of the solar energy boom

  15-10-2021 10:47
  India’s solar power capacity is growing, and quick. And its struggle to meet ambitious targets is a global problem
  
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• We asked Covid experts what this winter will be like

  15-10-2021 10:32
  
  Covid-19 cases are rising and the weather is getting colder – but will winter 2021 be anything like last year? We asked the coronavirus experts
  
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• How AIOps is charting paths to fully autonomous networks

  15-10-2021 07:15 via zdnet.com
  
  A recent study conducted by ZK Research finds that interest in AIOps is skyrocketing
  
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• This charity wants to cure or kill Big Tech

  15-10-2021 07:00
  
  Foxglove is court-battling online platforms over algorithmic injustice and data shenanigans. And it’s just getting started
  
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• ACCC to consider sector-specific legislation as part of Digital Platforms Services Inquiry

  15-10-2021 02:43 via zdnet.com
  
  ACCC chairman Rod Sims said introducing industry-specific legislation may form part of its advice when it delivers its report to the Treasurer in September 2022.
  
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• NSW opens to vaccinated world with cap on unvaccinated arrivals at 210 per week

  15-10-2021 02:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Incoming vaccinated travellers coming into New South Wales will not be required to undertake quarantine from November.
  
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• WhatsApp starts slowly rolling out encrypted backups

  15-10-2021 01:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Users will need the latest version of WhatsApp to take advantage of the new functionality.
  
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• Why giant turbines are pushing the limits of possibility

  15-10-2021 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle.
  
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• Dell XPS 15 9510: It's good to be king

  15-10-2021 01:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Another year, another XPS that is the laptop to beat if you don't want a MacBook.
  
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• Microsoft Chief Digital Officer tops Powerlist

  15-10-2021 01:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Powerlist 2022 recognises the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the UK.
  
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• Best Buy announces details about its Black Friday 2021 plans

  15-10-2021 01:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The electronics retailer is kicking things off with an early Black Friday sale running from October 19 to October 22, while its official deals get started on November 19, a week before the actual Black Friday shopping day.
  
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• COVID-19 digital certificate now fully available on Service NSW app

  15-10-2021 00:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The statewide rollout of the Service NSW app's integration of a COVID-19 digital certificate comes after a short trial earlier this week in certain regional areas in the state.
  
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• Missouri governor faces backlash and ridicule for threatening reporter who discovered exposed teacher SSNs

  15-10-2021 00:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Governor Mike Parson called a St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter a "hacker" and threatened criminal prosecution because he notified state officials about a database that exposed the sensitive information of 100,000 educators.
  
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