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• Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people

  10-11-2021 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities.
  
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• Utah legislature awards two universities with $5 million for cybersecurity and tech programs

  10-11-2021 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Utah Valley University and Utah State University will work with companies like Adobe and FireEye to create a pipeline of tech workers.
  
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• Best online doctoral degrees in computer science

  10-11-2021 23:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Getting a Ph.D. in computer science can help students pursue niche technology careers, but it's not easy to find an online program. Here's why.
  
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• North Korean hackers target the South's think tanks through blog posts

  10-11-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Responsibility for new attacks has been laid at the feet of the Kimsuky threat group.
  
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• Black Friday Apple deals: $59 off AirPods Pro, $499 off MacBook Pro 13-inch

  10-11-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Believe it or not, discounts on Apple products are real! Check out these early Black Friday deals on iPhones, iMacs, AirPods, and more.
  
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• Best vacuum for pet hair 2021: Bissell, Dyson, and more

  10-11-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have pet hair on every surface of your home, a heavy-duty vacuum made to handle pet hair is a must. We'll look at the top five vacuums that work best for pet hair.
  
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• Comic book distributor struggling with shipments after ransomware attack

  10-11-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  On Sunday, Diamond Comic Distributors said a ransomware attack was affecting its order processing systems and its internal communications platforms.
  
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• Opendoor shares surge 21% on Q3 revenue, EPS beat, higher forecast

  10-11-2021 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Opendoor said that its inventory of homes rose by 130% from the prior quarter to 17,164 homes, totaling $6.3 billion in value.
  
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• iRobot Teams with Amazon to expand Alexa Controls for Roomba, Braava lines

  10-11-2021 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon and iRobot aim to expand voice control interactivity with new spot-cleaning, scheduling, and alert support for robot vacuums and mops.
  
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• Free online tech courses with certificates

  10-11-2021 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Information technology professionals can advance their careers without breaking the bank by taking these free online courses with certificates.
  
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• How Meta could muck up the metaverse

  10-11-2021 21:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The path forged with Oculus devices could be derailed by competitors, a failure to grow organically, or continued downplaying of social media's consequences.
  
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• Are free phone deals really free or too good to be true?

  10-11-2021 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Carriers and retailers love to advertise free smartphones -- but are they really free? Or is there a catch?
  
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• App Annie predicts TikTok to reach 1.5 billion active users in 2022

  10-11-2021 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The mobile market estimate service provider expects social apps to see $9 billion in app spending next year.
  
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• Premier Property Lawyers: House sales halted by security breach

  10-11-2021 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A conveyancing company says an IT "security incident" is delaying property transactions.
  
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• Certificate in computer science: What you need to know

  10-11-2021 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn more about why certificates in computer science, including IT and cybersecurity, are popular, and which certifications are in demand right now.
  
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• Best Dell Black Friday deals: $600 off Alienware Aurora R12, $250 off Dell XPS desktop

  10-11-2021 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite not announcing its sale this year as early as some competitors, the PC maker will have plenty of discounts on XPS and Inspiron notebooks and desktops beginning on November 15.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks patches zero-day affecting firewalls using GlobalProtect Portal VPN

  10-11-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The issue affects multiple versions of PAN-OS 8.1 prior to 8.1.17 and Randori said it found numerous vulnerable instances exposed on internet-facing assets, in excess of 70,000 assets.
  
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• HP CC200 projector review: Compact, embedded speakers, and simple to set up and use

  10-11-2021 17:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The HP CC200 projector is a nice affordable portable projector to suit the small office or home theater fan.
  
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• AI chip startup Cerebras nabs $250 million Series F round at over $4 billion valuation

  10-11-2021 17:28 via zdnet.com
  
  New money follows Cerebras's expansion from a single system to a portfolio of products and cloud partnerships.
  
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• Experts tout $2 billion in cybersecurity funding in Biden's infrastructure bill

  10-11-2021 17:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Billions of dollars in grants and funding will be provided to FEMA, CISA and the EPA to protect the country's critical systems and local governments.
  
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• Best smartwatch Black Friday deals: $220 off Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, $100 off Fitbit Sense

  10-11-2021 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  We have tested a ton of smartwatches in 2021 and are starting to find Black Friday deals for you. These smartwatches are great companions for your smartphone and can also serve to help you keep fit over the holidays.
  
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• Best smartphone Black Friday deals: $200 off Samsung Galaxy S21, $600 off Motorola RAZR

  10-11-2021 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Smartphones are essential to getting work done, staying in touch with family and friends, showing off your vax card, and much more. There are some great deals available as the holidays approach.
  
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• Businesses don't know how to manage VPN security properly - and cyber criminals are taking advantage

  10-11-2021 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Remote working has resulted in a rise in the use of corporate VPNs. But inexperience means many businesses aren't equipped to look for and patch security vulnerabilities being exploited by malicious hackers.
  
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• Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk

  10-11-2021 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang.
  
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• Xspaced launches virtual banking that makes rent payments easier for tenants

  10-11-2021 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Xspaced becomes the first U.S.-based flexible rent payment platform that doesn't require landlords to register for the service.
  
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• Storage for professional photographers and videographers: Lexar Professional 1800x SDXC UHS-II Card GOLD

  10-11-2021 16:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Aimed at professional photographers and videographers who want to speed up their production process.
  
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• How Apple Business Essentials helps SMBs with device management

  10-11-2021 16:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Subscription-based service handles administration lifecycle to help small businesses with limited resources manage Apple devices.
  
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• IT pros say HVAC systems, imaging machines, medication dispensing equipment and check-in kiosks most vulnerable: Armis

  10-11-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A survey of 400 IT pros found that most are concerned about the potential for data breaches and attacks leveraging medical equipment.
  
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• Healthcare security: IT pros warn of vulnerable HVAC systems, imaging machines, check-in kiosks and more

  10-11-2021 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A survey of 400 IT pros found that most are concerned about the potential for data breaches and attacks leveraging medical equipment.
  
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• Meta's Workplace offers new integrations with Microsoft Teams

  10-11-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Employees can now access content from Workplace within Teams. Early next year, companies will be able to stream meetings and broadcasts from Teams into Workplace.
  
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• Facebook's Workplace offers new integrations with Microsoft Teams

  10-11-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Employees can now access content from Workplace within Teams. Early next year, companies will be able to stream meetings and broadcasts from Teams into Workplace.
  
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• Apple launches Apple Business Essentials subscription for SMBs

  10-11-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple Business Essentials​ will be free to beta customers with a launch planned for Spring 2022. Plans start at $2.99 per user per month.
  
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• Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity

  10-11-2021 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand-based Weta Digital created characters Gollum from The Hobbit and Avatar's Neyriti,
  
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• iPhone users don't care about sideloading

  10-11-2021 15:29 via zdnet.com
  
  "If you want to sideload, you can buy an Android phone."
  
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• Fiverr beats Wall Street estimates, brings in $74.3 million in Q3

  10-11-2021 15:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Active buyers on the site grew to 4.1 million in Q3.
  
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• Exchange Server bug: Patch now, but multi-factor authentication might not stop these attacks, warns Microsoft

  10-11-2021 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Even if an Exchange account has multi-factor authentication enabled, an attacker could use this vulnerability to compromise email accounts.
  
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• Workday adds scheduling, labor optimization tools for frontline workers

  10-11-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new tools allow companies to shift schedule and give frontline workers flexibility and control.
  
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• During this pre-Black Friday sale, you can get the best deals on gaming gear

  10-11-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  These 20 products are discounted an extra 15% for a very limited time only, so don't miss this chance to score a great bargain.
  
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• Coursera introduces LevelSets proficiency tests

  10-11-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The online learning platform is rolling out quick skill assessment tests to help learners and their employers better understand how prepared they are for specific roles.
  
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• A stalker's wishlist: PhoneSpy malware destroys Android privacy

  10-11-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A new surveillance campaign has revealed widespread infection on Android devices.
  
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• Apple v Epic: Court denies delay on App Store changes

  10-11-2021 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple has been denied a bid to delay making changes to its App Store as a result of a legal battle.
  
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• Here's a great tool for planning meeting times across time zones

  10-11-2021 14:15 via zdnet.com
  
  It can be confusing to coordinate meeting times when participants are scattered across the world. Here's a tool that can make it easy. And it's free!
  
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• Cybersecurity: This prolific hacker-for-hire operation has targeted thousands of victims around the world

  10-11-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro lift the lid on Void Balaur, a financially motivated cyber-crime group that has targeted politicians, journalists, human rights activists, medical professionals and others since 2015.
  
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• Apple backs down in DIY iPhone 13 screen repair dispute

  10-11-2021 13:54 via zdnet.com
  
  A firmware update will settle the screen-swap scuffle, Apple says.
  
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• All the Good Early Black Friday Deals You Can Get Right Now

  10-11-2021 13:44
  
  It’s November and the early Black Friday deals have begun, with Apple, LG, Amazon, Shark and more kicking things off.
  
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• Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google

  10-11-2021 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google.
  
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• Workers obsolete as robots do the dirty work

  10-11-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Market forces and technology convergence are setting the stage for a robot takeover.
  
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• Google and AWS harness the power of machine learning to predict floods and fires

  10-11-2021 12:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Can machine learning from tech giants help the world respond better to environmental disasters like sudden floods and bushfires?
  
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• SEA merchants credit digital platforms for keeping them afloat, but high costs top barrier

  10-11-2021 11:48 via zdnet.com
  
  One in three Southeast Asian digital merchants believe they would not have survived the pandemic if not for online platforms, but point to the need to lower transaction fees, with "too expensive" platforms a top barrier to adoption.
  
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• TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'

  10-11-2021 11:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers.
  
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