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• IOC disputes Citizen Lab's security concerns about Chinese Olympics app

  18-01-2022 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Controversy has swirled around China's MY2022 Olympics app due to privacy and security vulnerabilities.
  
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• IOC disputes Citizen Lab assessment of security concerns around Chinese Olympics app

  18-01-2022 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Controversy has swirled around China's MY2022 Olympics due to several privacy and security vulnerabilities.
  
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• Train to become a cybersecurity analyst at your own pace with these $26 courses

  18-01-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Start the new year off right by acquiring the skills you need for an elite tech career with self-paced courses that don't require the high tuition or extra commute of classroom training.
  
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• IT spending to hit record high in 2022 as industries look to the future

  18-01-2022 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Worldwide IT spending is predicted to grow 5.1% compared to last year.
  
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• Google rolls out Vertex AI Forecast for retailers

  18-01-2022 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  As supply chain fluctuations complicate demand forecasting, Google aims to help retailers leverage AI for better planning
  
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• Best online organizational leadership degrees 2022: Top picks

  18-01-2022 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  An organizational leadership degree blends coursework in business, social science, and communication to prepare you to guide and motivate employees.
  
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• CashPro Forecasting: Bank of America's new AI and machine learning tool

  18-01-2022 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a way to make informed financial decisions for your business? Bank of America might be able to help.
  
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• Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021

  18-01-2022 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  An Emsisoft report found that more than 1,000 schools alone were disrupted by ransomware incidents.
  
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• Best TV deals available right now: Sony, Samsung, LG, and TCL

  18-01-2022 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're in the market to buy your first 4K or smart TV or you want to upgrade your current home theater setup in 2022, you can take advantage of these awesome deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
  
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• 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted by ransomware in 2021

  18-01-2022 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  An Emsisoft report found that more than 1,000 schools were disrupted by ransomware incidents in 2021.
  
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• Apple takes back top spot in smartphone market thanks to iPhone 13

  18-01-2022 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech giant accounted for 22% of the worldwide smartphone market at the end of 2021.
  
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• How tech is a weapon in modern domestic abuse -- and how to protect yourself

  18-01-2022 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  From Apple AirTags to stalkerware, everyday tech can be used against you.
  
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• New iPad Air, iPhone SE model numbers show up in regulatory filing

  18-01-2022 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The appearance of new model numbers in the EEC database is usually the first indication of an imminent launch.
  
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• Covid testing: How to get free at-home rapid test kits

  18-01-2022 17:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Testing at home can provide peace of mind, and it doesn't have to take a long time or be terribly expensive.
  
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• Best cheap Windows 10 laptops under $350 in 2022

  18-01-2022 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a new Windows 10 laptop that won't break the bank? With prices starting at only $350, these laptops -- from the big name vendors -- are new, not refurbished, and available for purchase today.
  
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• New laws to tackle misleading crypto-asset adverts

  18-01-2022 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government is worried some consumers may not understand what they are buying.
  
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• US airlines call for immediate government intervention to halt Wednesday's 5G C-Band rollouts

  18-01-2022 16:46 via zdnet.com
  
  A coalition of passenger airlines and shipping companies are pleading with government officials to halt the planned rollout due to information they claim only recently came to their attention.
  
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• The future of money: Where blockchain and cryptocurrency will take us next

  18-01-2022 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The evolution of new technologies, financial innovations and the dramatic evolution of digital currencies is transforming the way we use money. How it will evolve is anyone's guess.
  
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• What is DeFi? Everything you need to know about the future of decentralised finance

  18-01-2022 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  DeFi is a catchy little term that represents a big facet in the blockchain universe. Here's what you need to know, for starters.
  
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• Microsoft plans to buy Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

  18-01-2022 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's the biggest deal in gaming history, bringing some of the world's most popular titles to Game Pass.
  
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• PC makers take the wraps off Windows 11 SE devices for education

  18-01-2022 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft partners are starting to roll out their Windows 11 SE Chromebook-compete devices, which start as low as $219.
  
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• Microsoft's biggest acquisition yet: Game developer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

  18-01-2022 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is buying the maker of Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and other games in a deal substantially larger than its $21.6 billion LinkedIn acquisition.
  
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• Nutanix CEO: Here's what it takes to make the cloud invisible

  18-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Nutanix's annual Enterprise Cloud Index shows how organizations are committed to a multi-cloud approach in spite of the challenges. Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami says the company can address those problems by making the cloud invisible.
  
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• Get the 360° surround sound you can power with mobile devices and take anywhere for $81

  18-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Take advantage of our sitewide January sale to get additional savings off an already great sale price on an excellent portable speaker that normally retails at almost $200
  
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• E-commerce platform Castiron gets $6 million funding to help independent culinary artisans prosper

  18-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Seed funding from Bowery Capital, Foundry Group and High Alpha will enable Castiron to help culinary artisans simplify their businesses with e-commerce websites, back-office tools and engage with the community.
  
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• Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket

  18-01-2022 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The supermarket will bill people after they leave the store as part of a trial using new technology.
  
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• Meazor: An app-enabled measurement device that claims to be "the future of measure"

  18-01-2022 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Meazor device is an app-enabled measuring device that seems to want to be all things to all people. While it doesn't quite succeed at that, it has a few useful and unique features.
  
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• Cloud computing spend grows again after slight dip

  18-01-2022 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Spending on cloud infrastructure continues to eat into budgets for traditional IT infrastructure spending.
  
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• Now you can buy giant reels of Raspberry Pi's RP2040 chips

  18-01-2022 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Semiconductor shortage has transmuted most other microcontrollers into unobtainium, says Raspberry Pi chief.
  
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• Open Invention Network expands Linux patent protection

  18-01-2022 13:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The OIN brings its patent protection to numerous new open-source programs and components.
  
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• A Project to Count Climate Crisis Deaths Has Surprising Results

  18-01-2022 13:09
  
  Climate change is already killing people, but countries don’t have an easy way to count those deaths. A new project might change that.
  
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• Brazilian Ministry of Health recovers systems over a month after cyberattack

  18-01-2022 13:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Attackers had access credentials, according to the department; minister rules out internal sabotage
  
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• Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix series offer premium full-featured experiences for multisport athletes

  18-01-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin announced its new flagship multisport Fenix GPS watch and significantly improved Epix watch. The Fenix 7 series offers features such as a touchscreen and flashlight while the Epix brings a brilliant AMOLED display to an advanced multisport watch.
  
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• Can AI save amateur soccer from referee shortage?

  18-01-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Harnessing smart phones and AI, some calls could be automated.
  
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• Microsoft: This new browser feature is 'huge step forward' against zero-day threats

  18-01-2022 12:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft brings out its Windows exploit mitigation technologies to protect surfers from zero-day exploits on the web.
  
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• UK government announces crackdown on cryptocurrency adverts

  18-01-2022 12:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Officials want to ensure ads are "fair and clear".
  
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• This VPN service used by cyber criminals to deliver ransomware has just been taken down by police

  18-01-2022 12:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Joint action supported by Europol has seized servers used by criminals and identified more than 100 businesses that have fallen victim to attacks.
  
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• Best antivirus software 2022: Protect your devices

  18-01-2022 11:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Malware is rife, and protection isn't just a good idea; it's a must. Here is a roundup of the best software and apps for Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices, to keep you and your data safe from malware and viruses.
  
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• Sony Xperia 5 III, hands on: Cut-down flagship doesn't quite cut it

  18-01-2022 11:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's Xperia 5 III is a well-specified phone with a price tag to match. But given that video viewing and photography using its 21:9 screen is a major selling point, you might be tempted to pay a bit more for the larger-screen flagship Xperia 1 III.
  
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• Managers think their systems are unbreakable. Cybersecurity teams aren't so sure

  18-01-2022 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The World Economic Forum warns about a significant gap in understanding between C-suites and information security staff - but it's possible to close the gap.
  
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• Bosses think that security is taken care of: CISOs aren't so sure

  18-01-2022 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The World Economic Forum warns about a significant gap in understanding between C-suites and information security staff - but it's possible to close the gap.
  
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• Working as a freelancer? These 10 tech skills could get you work faster

  18-01-2022 11:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Web programming, JavaScript and HTML are among the most in-demand tech skills employers are looking for, according to data from Upwork.
  
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• US airlines warn of impending 5G flight disruption

  18-01-2022 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Airlines say the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.
  
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• Hands on with the Logitech Pen: A comfortable Chromebook stylus for students

  18-01-2022 09:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Pen is the first Chromebook stylus from Logitech.
  
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• NSW will not use iVote again for elections until 'extensive reconfiguration' is made

  18-01-2022 06:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The NSWEC has sent iVote to the bench as it works to rectify the system's issues by next year's state general election.
  
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• OAIC wants stronger accountability measures in upcoming revised Privacy Act

  18-01-2022 05:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia's Information Commissioner has called for a positive duty on organisations to handle personal information fairly and reasonably in light of the federal government considering amendments to the Privacy Act.
  
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• Samsung begins mass production of Exynos 2200 smartphone processor

  18-01-2022 03:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The processor packs Samsung's own Xclipse GPU based on AMD RDNA 2 architecture that the South Korean company says will offer a console-level gaming experience in smartphones.
  
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• New campaign aims to stop more encrypted apps

  18-01-2022 02:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No Place to Hide says end-to-end encryption makes it harder to detect child abuse.
  
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• Kacific waiting for Tongan contract activation to supply satellite services post-eruption

  18-01-2022 01:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Satellite provider says it is waiting on Tongan government to activate its contract.
  
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• How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

  18-01-2022 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.
  
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