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• US: We've just seized $1bn in bitcoin stolen from Silk Road by 'Individual X' hacker

  06-11-2020 12:31 via zdnet.com
  US Justice Department makes its largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency, which once belonged to Silk Road.
  
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• Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here's what's changing

  21-08-2026 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Walmart was one of the last big retailers to not accept tap-to-pay. Now what happens to Walmart Pay?
  
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• How AWS Marketplace is using AI agents to meet the rising demand for AI agents

  21-08-2026 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.
  
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• ChatGPT's new Mac plugin analyzed my iMessages - and I found it surprisingly useful

  21-08-2026 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  ChatGPT can now analyze text messages on your Mac to reveal how you interact with others.
  
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• There's one big reason I'll choose the Pixel 11 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 8

  21-08-2026 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  It hit me while on vacation: The Pixel has something the Z Fold 8 doesn't, and it's a game-changer.
  
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• I tried the free Wispr Flow voice dictation tool everyone's talking about - and I'm hooked

  21-08-2026 15:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
  
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• NCSC tells organisations to have AI kill switches at the ready

  21-08-2026 14:59 via computerweekly.com
  In the wake of a series of cyber incidents involving AI agents, the NCSC has published interim guidance for operators of agentic systems, advising organisations retain the ability to pull the plug on AI systems entirely.
  
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• A low-tech solution from the past may be your best defense against AI deepfakes

  21-08-2026 13:36 via zdnet.com
  
  AI-enabled identity theft is getting too sophisticated to have predictable tells anymore, so experts recommend answering with a seemingly old-fashioned approach.
  
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• China joins Europe in scrapping Windows for Linux

  21-08-2026 13:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.
  
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• The best small tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

  21-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.
  
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• ‘AI Resist List’ launched to challenge tech industry narratives

  21-08-2026 12:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  A collation of journalists, scholars and researchers have launched a database to document the increasing grassroots pushback against artificial intelligence technologies
  
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• Sovereignty’s next chapter: Why AI makes sovereignty a competitive advantage

  21-08-2026 10:09 via computerweekly.com
  In part two of a two-part series, Computer Weekly talks to 10 storage suppliers and a lawyer about the next frontier in data sovereignty – from AI model sovereignty to the sovereign SLAs that could redefine the storage market
  
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• Datacentre planning must be part of broad digital and industrial system

  21-08-2026 08:15 via computerweekly.com
  The UK must integrate digital and energy planning, and treat compute as a flexible grid asset through evidence-based modular design rather than building isolated hyperscale hubs
  
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• AI and jobs: people will be at the heart of making AI work

  21-08-2026 07:36 via computerweekly.com
  
  AI may be eliminating some job roles but overall demand for human labour will increase amid signs of an 'AI boomerang'.
  
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• CW@60: The networks behind a connected society

  21-08-2026 05:00 via computerweekly.com
  Computer Weekly may have chronicled IT in the UK for 60 years, but the country's telecoms infrastructure goes back three times that far
  
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• Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?

  20-08-2026 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.
  
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• After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most

  20-08-2026 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
  
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• Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

  20-08-2026 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
  
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• Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

  20-08-2026 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.
  
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• Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free

  20-08-2026 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
  
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• The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale

  20-08-2026 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.
  
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• Google will let you tailor your Discover feed using natural language now

  20-08-2026 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you can now tell Google what you want in your own words.
  
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• Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals

  20-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
  
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• The Pixel Watch 5 could help me lift heavy - and replace my top strength training app

  20-08-2026 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Google built a special exercise experience into the Pixel Watch 5 to make strength training a little less daunting.
  
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• The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data

  20-08-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.
  
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• Yes, you can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - but there's a catch

  20-08-2026 13:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
  
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• You can earn your Google Al Professional Certificate for free - and I highly recommend it

  20-08-2026 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  From AI fundamentals to data analysis and app building, Google's certificate covers quite a lot. And there's a way to avoid paying anything to earn your credential.
  
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• The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing

  20-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.
  
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• 4 iPad accessories I swear by (including a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative)

  20-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.
  
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• These 2 WFH items are a splurge - but I'd highly recommend them

  20-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Eureka's Ark SD desk and the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair completely elevated my work-from-home experience.
  
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