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• Sinclair confirms ransomware attack after TV station disruptions

  18-10-2021 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The company suffered another cyberattack in July that forced them to reset all shared administration systems at all of their stations.
  
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• Apple finally admits it made a mistake and backtracks on three foolish MacBook Pro design decisions

  18-10-2021 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple goes back to the past with the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros.
  
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• Seven smaller Australian telcos have half of all complaints referred to TIO: ACMA

  18-10-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Complaints might be lower, but at least on one metric, seven telcos are running in the opposite direction.
  
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• The new MacBook Pro highlights what's gone wrong with Windows laptops

  18-10-2021 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  You wanted cheap stuff, now pretty much all you get is cheap stuff.
  
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• Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

  18-10-2021 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.
  
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• Information systems MBA programs: What you need to know

  18-10-2021 21:35 via zdnet.com
  
  An information systems MBA builds managerial expertise and emphasizes the role of technology in businesses today.
  
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• AI ethics maturity model: A company guide

  18-10-2021 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  How to develop a maturity model for building an ethical and responsible AI practice.
  
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• Acer hit with second cyberattack in less than a week, Taiwanese authorities notified

  18-10-2021 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The same hacker group claimed responsibility for an attack on the company's offices in Taiwan.
  
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• First look at Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max

  18-10-2021 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple blows away the competition with chips for modern pro notebooks.
  
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• Apple's Unleashed event: Everything just announced and how to buy it all

  18-10-2021 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  In Apple's second fall event of 2021, the company announces new AirPods, new HomePod Mini colors, and -- of course -- new Macs.
  
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• Gartner survey of CIOs highlights investments in AI, cloud and cybersecurity

  18-10-2021 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Gartner surveyed more than 2,300 CIOs from 85 countries on how they're spending their budgets.
  
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• No ink, no scan: Canon USA printers hit with class-action suit

  18-10-2021 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  A class-action lawsuit has been launched against Canon for its 4-in-1 printers refusing to scan when one of their ink tanks is empty.
  
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• Apple Unleashed Event: $179 AirPods 3 gain Spatial Audio, sweat resistance, MagSafe charging

  18-10-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's latest wireless earbuds are official. Here's what you need to know
  
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• Apple launches $4.99 Voice Plan for Apple Music but Siri may get in the way

  18-10-2021 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is betting that the Apple Music Voice Plan can get you to upgrade later assuming Siri doesn't get in the way.
  
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• Generative AI, autonomic systems, hyperautomation and more top Gartner list of top tech trends in 2022

  18-10-2021 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Released on Monday at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Americas, the list covers the tools and technology that will drive innovation in the next year.
  
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• Netgear Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System (RBKE963): Fast but expensive wireless mesh networking

  18-10-2021 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The price is high, but Netgear's new Wi-Fi 6E mesh system delivers fast performance and wide coverage for homes and home offices.
  
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• Best gaming VPN for 2021

  18-10-2021 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Can you use a VPN while gaming? Sort of. We discuss the issues in-depth and recommend four of the most popular VPN services you can use with gaming and your game consoles.
  
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• Best gaming VPN 2021

  18-10-2021 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Can you use a VPN while gaming? Sort of. We discuss the issues in-depth and recommend four of the most popular VPN services you can use with gaming and your game consoles.
  
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• What to expect from Apple’s Unleashed event

  18-10-2021 17:00
  
  New creator-friendly MacBook Pro models are imminent, bringing a new design and the first high-end Apple Silicon chip
  
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• Arm unveils 5G Solutions Lab for network infrastructure innovation

  18-10-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  DISH, Google Cloud, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Vodafone and others will be involved in the effort.
  
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• Spigen Thin Fit P review: Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 case for S Pen lovers

  18-10-2021 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Spigen released several new cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and for the past week I have been using the ultimate model with its unique approach to carrying the S Pen with you at all times. This is the type of case Samsung should have provided and S Pen users should get this one now.
  
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• CDW aims to expand services, acquires Sirius Computer Solutions for $2.5 billion

  18-10-2021 16:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The acquisition will bolster CDW's services unit and enable it to integrate technology stacks for large and mid-sized companies.
  
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• Robots for kids: Best STEM kits and other tech gifts for hackers of all ages

  18-10-2021 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to spark the imagination of your kids and help them hone tech skills they'll need as adults, check out this list of our favorite tech toys.
  
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• Why you should take your sick days

  18-10-2021 16:00
  
  People who work from ill make more mistakes, while sickness presenteeism also lowers productivity and performance
  
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• Train at your own pace to obtain two important DevOps certifications for less than $50

  18-10-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Nothing makes your resume stand out more than well-respected certifications, and now you can get the help you need to pass two of them.
  
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• Nobody is taking sick days. That’s bad

  18-10-2021 16:00
  
  People who work while ill make more mistakes, while sickness presenteeism also lowers productivity and performance
  
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• NexDock 360 Touch review: Transform your Samsung smartphone into a capable laptop

  18-10-2021 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest NexDock 360 Touch provides a 13.3-inch display, keyboard, and trackpad to take advantage of Samsung DeX while also serving as a secondary monitor for your computer, Nintendo Switch, and more.
  
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• Facebook denies weak performance on hateful content

  18-10-2021 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm responds to stories in the Wall Street Journal about its content moderation.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 7: Bigger is everything

  18-10-2021 14:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Not needing to scroll as much and presenting more information on that display is a huge reason to upgrade.
  
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• University still recovering from major cyberattack that disrupted IT systems

  18-10-2021 14:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The University of Sunderland brings some IT systems back online after a five-day outage caused by a cyberattack.
  
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• Google Cloud Next: Meeting the enterprise where it lives

  18-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Cloud's original message was about getting enterprises to run like Google. Under CEO Thomas Kurian, we are now seeing solid evidence that Google Cloud is becoming more enterprise-friendly.
  
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• This 'particularly dangerous' phishing attack features a weaponized Excel file

  18-10-2021 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Security researchers warn about a sneaky phishing campaign from one of the most creative cybercrime groups on the internet.
  
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• This new phishing attack features a weaponized Excel file

  18-10-2021 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Security researchers warn about a sneaky phishing campaign from one of the most creative cybercrime groups on the internet.
  
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• BlackByte ransomware decryptor released

  18-10-2021 13:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The "odd" malware avoids systems based on Russian and ex-USSR languages.
  
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• Dell XPS 17 9710 (2021) review: A highly configurable premium 17-inch laptop

  18-10-2021 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The XPS 17 9710 may be large and heavy, but it offers a range of 11th-generation Intel Core CPU options, integrated or discrete graphics and a 16:10 FHD+ or UHD+ display. Don't expect all-day battery with the high-resolution screen though.
  
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• Tech skills: Four ways you can get the right mix

  18-10-2021 12:48 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to keep your workers happy, then training and development is likely to be crucial. Here's four ways to make sure that your staff have the skills they need.
  
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• Does someone else secretly have access to your iPhone or iPad?

  18-10-2021 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  It's worth checking to see if someone who "borrowed" your iPhone didn't give themselves access to it.
  
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• How Avaya is retooling itself around 'experiences'

  18-10-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At a conference in Dubai, the company introduced its Experience Builders program, which aligns its services, partners, and developers around the creation of customer experiences.
  
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• Square considers creation of open source Bitcoin mining system

  18-10-2021 11:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The project would make use of "custom" silicon and open source technologies.
  
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• Facebook: We want 10,000 new recruits to help build our VR metaverse

  18-10-2021 11:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook says it wants to work with European governments to hire local talent and develop a metaverse that's made with European values from the outset.
  
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• Can driving data help make our roads safer?

  18-10-2021 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sensors in cars and on lampposts are used to spot erratic driving and locate dangerous hotspots.
  
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• Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

  18-10-2021 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?
  
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• Developer skills have changed. But most companies haven't noticed yet

  18-10-2021 08:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Too many companies are hiring with a narrow vision of what a developer should be.
  
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• Is it an investment? Is it a game? No, it’s eToro

  18-10-2021 07:00
  
  Israeli trading platform eToro has pioneered so-called social trading. We meet some of its top finfluencers
  
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• Elon Musk flew to Berlin to woo the locals. He failed

  18-10-2021 07:00
  
  Tesla opened the doors to its European gigafactory for the first time this month, but local people are still unimpressed
  
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• Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

  18-10-2021 06:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.
  
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• Tether fined again over whether its stablecoin was fully backed

  18-10-2021 05:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Tether has been hit with a $41 million fine for making 'untrue or misleading statements and omissions' over whether tethers are fully backed by US dollars.
  
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• Facebook hits back at claims its AI has minimal success in fighting hate speech

  18-10-2021 03:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook integrity VP has responded to new claims that its efforts to fight hate speech is not working.
  
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• I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

  18-10-2021 01:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?
  
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• Australian outbound international travel ban lifted from November 1

  18-10-2021 01:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Each Australian state and territory will have their own cap arrangements for how they want to approach reopening international travel back up.
  
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