Google hires financial adviser to evaluate possible Twitter offer: Report

Because Google has hired a financial adviser, it doesn't mean a bid for Twitter will be made. Though, it does signal interest.

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Hands on: Asus ZenBook UX305CA

The Asus ZenBook UX305CA is a solid Windows 10 Ultrabook at an affordable price, and the Core m3-6Y30 - also used in Apple's MacBook (2016) - is good enough for everyday computing

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Google Maps for Android integrates Google Calendar events

Next time you need to navigate to your next meeting, just open the Google Maps app.

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Oculus app update killing battery life on some Samsung phones, luckily there's a fix

An update to the Oculus app that powers Samsung's Gear VR is causing massive battery drain issues for select owners. Luckily, Oculus has released a fix.

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Tech is Essential in the Fight to Cure Cancer

Read what Dr. David Delaney, SAP Chief Medical Officer NA, and Bonnie J. Addario, Founder and Chair of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, have to say about technology's important role in the Cancer Moonshot.

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UK banking chief raises concerns over security of biometric authentication

Kaspersky Lab research finds 12 skimmers for sale that steal fingerprints, could pose threats to ATM banking

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Latest update to Windows 10 Anniversary causing installation woes for some

Another week, another new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Anniversary edition. This week's collection of fixes is causing installation issues for some users.

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Google Cloud Platform to launch Brazil region

The new site will cater for growing cloud computing demand from local businesses.

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Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Which is the better enterprise flagship?

Samsung and Apple are the only two manufacturers who can successfully sell millions of smartphones priced in the $770 to $950 range. While both are compelling, there may be one that works better for you at work.

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Microsoft seeks testers for 'Project Springfield' bug-detection service

Microsoft is planning to make its internally-used 'white-box fuzzing' bug-detection service available to external customers and partners.

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7 most important tech skills needed for today's digital enterprise

Development skills are more critical than ever to keep enterprises competitive, but they increasingly require a dash of business savvy and leadership abilities to keep things on track.

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You have one month left to buy a Windows 7 PC

Two older versions of Windows are approaching their mandatory retirement date in one month. If you want a new PC running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you'll have fewer options beginning on November 1. Here's what the end-of-sales deadline means.

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IBM DataWorks, a holistic approach to leveraging data

This week at Strata, IBM unleashed a series of announcements and presentations about its Project DataWorks. DataWorks takes some deciphering to figure what it is exactly: a (line of) product(s), a methodology, or a strategic initiative. Spoiler alert: it's all of the above.

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Dear tech industry: Stop renaming stuff all the time. Just. Stop. It.

Google has renamed Google Apps to G Suite. Yeah. Explain that to your users. In this not-really-a-rant rant, David Gewirtz explains how so many product name changes can be a complete and total pain for customers, IT folk, and even purchasing agents.

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iPhone 7 Plus case roundup: Speck and Tech21 provide drop protection in slim form

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus is one of the largest phones available and while it has integrated water resistance, it still could break if you drop it. These cases provide 2 and 3 meter drop protection without much added bulk.

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You can now earn $1.5 million for hacking the iPhone

Private exploit seller Zerodium has tripled the price of iOS rewards -- and Android is on the radar, too.

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A new generation of CIO thinking emerges

As both business leadership and investment in technology grows outside the IT department in a era of large generational technology shifts, CIOs are considering new ways to think about the nature and role of IT

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​G Suite: The new Google office in the cloud

Google isn't just consolidating its end-user cloud services, it's integrating them into a smarter, more useful cloud office suite.

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Microsoft and Salesforce: How the former suitors are once again, disputers

Two years ago, Salesforce was Microsoft's big buddy, and possibly even a Redmond takeover target. Now it's trying to derail Microsoft's LinkedIn deal with anti-competition claims. What happened?

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Google delays Android Wear 2.0 release to early 2017

In addition to revealing a release timeline, Google pushed independent Google Play apps to the developer preview of Android Wear 2.0.

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Google Cloud aims to get customer service, integration down

Google has combined its various cloud services under the Google Cloud brand, but moves to partner with integrators and embed engineers with customers are more noteworthy.

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​Google beats back Oracle again in Java Android case

Oracle loses in court once again in its latest attempt to obtain Java copyright damages from Google.

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Salesforce says Microsoft-LinkedIn deal threatens future innovation, will work with regulators to oppose deal

Salesforce believes Microsoft's proposed acquisition of LinkedIn is anti competitive and will work with regulators to make the case, Salesforce's chief legal officer confirms to ZDNet.

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Google announces tools to "democratize" machine learning

The company rolled out Cloud Machine Learning in beta, as well as G Suite, a series of productivity apps powered by machine intelligence.

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Microsoft sees rise in number of secret data requests

The number of classified data demands remained about the same but covered a larger number of user accounts.

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Qualcomm in talks to acquire NXP Semiconductors: Report

The alleged deal could close in the next two - three months for more than $30 billion.

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Photos: Zuckerberg offers glimpse inside Facebook's cavernous Arctic datacenter

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared a series of pictures from the social network's datacenter site up near the Arctic Circle in Sweden.

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Google rebrands enterprise business as Google Cloud

"We're the full power of Google in the Cloud," Google Cloud chief Diane Greene said Thursday.

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IBM buys Promontory Financial Group to give Watson compliance smarts

IBM is using the deal to create a new subsidiary called Watson Financial Services, which will build cognitive tools for things like tracking regulatory obligations.

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Oracle in Focus: Enterprise Apps and Infrastructure

On this episode of CXOTalk, we bring together three top industry analysts to examine Oracle and its market position.

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GPS on the Apple Watch: Runners, cyclists can leave the phone behind

Prior to the release of the new Apple Watch Series 2, I was worried that adding GPS would detract from the real focus of the best smartwatch. I was wrong.

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Microsoft Applications and Services chief Qi Lu leaves the company

Microsoft's head of Office and Bing is leaving the company. Here's CEO Satya Nadella's email to the troops on what's happening and what's next.

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Red Hat claims headway in Asia, bets big on container and hybrid cloud

Developing Asian nations are embarking on net new infrastructure projects that involve open source technology, says Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst, who expects the region to remain its fastest-growing.

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Microsoft creates new combined AI, Research group

Microsoft is consolidating a number of teams working on its various artificial intelligence products and services into a new combined Microsoft AI and Research Group.

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Sales automation software maker Apttus raises $88 million Series D

Apttus aims to centralize the quote-to-cash process on a unified dashboard and integrate sales and contract data into the broader sales workflow.

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Windows 10 tip: Hide unwanted drivers in Windows Update

Windows 10's new approach to updates won't allow you to refuse a security or reliability patch. But you can use a special troubleshooter to say no to a driver delivered through Windows Update. Here's how.

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Jive resets passwords after August data breach

It took a month for the company to inform customers by letter.

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Avianca Brazil offers inflight Wi-Fi

The company is the first to offer the service in South America; entire fleet will be equipped before the end of 2017.

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Majority of enterprises admit they are vulnerable to insider threats

Humans, whether by accident or malice, are still a reason why today's businesses are vulnerable to cyberattack.

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Shape Security raises $40 million, lands HPE as partner, investor

Shape Security, which specializes in thwarting automated attacks, has raised $106 million to date. With HPE, the company plans to expand globally.

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​If Allegro is up for sale, who's in the bidding for Poland's largest auction site?

Allegro, the online retailer that once held off auction giant eBay, now seems up for grabs, offering a buyer the potential for central and eastern European expansion.

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Microsoft HDInsight gets Spark 2.0, faster Hive and better security

Microsoft makes HDInsight a deluxe Hadoop/Spark offering with Azure Active Directory integration, Spark 2.0, Zeppelin notebooks, Hive's new "LLAP" mode and first-class integration of ISV applications.

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Yahoo attack not 'state-sponsored,' researchers claim

InfoArmor says that not only was customer data sold in the underground, but the damage is far more extensive than reported.

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Microsoft expands Windows Insider Preview Edge browser bug bounty program

The Redmond giant's bug bounty scheme has grown to include additional vulnerabilities.

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Nvidia reveals 'supercomputer' for self-driving cars

The chip maker's new Xavier system will act as the brain for autonomous vehicles.

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Brandis swings his golden hammer, misses mark

Criminalising the re-identification of de-identified government data will hinder legitimate researchers and do nothing to improve citizens' privacy.

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​Ubuntu's new take on Kubernetes

Canonical has looked into its cloud and container crystal ball -- and they see Kubernetes.

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Will mobile security fall to the platform providers?

"Historically, we've expected that everyone on a device would protect themselves," but that just doesn't make sense, argues Adrian Ludwig, lead engineer for Android security at Google.

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Facebook adds cross-platform metrics to its analytics tool

The social media site is also integrating Analytics for Apps into one of its marketing tools, while also adding more insights on demographics and sharing.

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How to unlock tech industry digital transformation

Why Forrester believes that true customer obsession requires an outside-in, customer-first perspective.

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Google's October hardware event: Pixel smartphones, 4K Chromecast, and more

You thought Google was just a software company? Think again as "Made by Google" is making a push, with Google Home, a new Wi-Fi router, and more expected.

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Apple inks partnership with Deloitte to push iOS devices in the enterprise

As part of the deal, Deloitte will open up a new in-house advisory business comprised of 5,000 "iOS specialists."

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Brazil tablet sales drop 32 percent in Q2

Market concentration and phablet popularity prompted the decline, says IDC.

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Walmart reportedly in advanced talks to invest up to $1 billion in Flipkart

Wal-Mart is poised to take the ecommerce war against Amazon to India by making an investment in Flipkart for a minority stake.

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Disclosure investigations newest narrative in enterprise breach forensics

Enterprises risk becoming part perpetrator based on their reporting on hacks

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Microsoft OneDrive roadmap: A slide is worth a thousand words

Here's what the Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint teams have coming, feature-wise, over the next few quarters.

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IBM Watson will help educators improve teaching skills

The IBM Foundation has teamed with teachers and the American Federation of Teachers union to create an AI-based lesson plan tool called Teacher Advisor.

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GE Healthcare partners with start-up to revolutionize cloud-based care

Clinicians can now access images and reports, and remotely collaborate with other physicians via the cloud with this new partnership.

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Mobile phones deliver infection risk in the workplace according to new study

Your smartphone is doing more than keeping you in touch -- it is also the 'smart' way to spread infection in the workplace according to new research.

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SAP allots $2 billion for IoT investments, buys software firm Plat.One

The funds will support SAP's creation of IoT development labs around the world and the launch of a new product line, dubbed SAP IoT.

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Samsung Pay one year anniversary celebration includes coupons and cloud storage

Samsung Pay continues to add financial institutions with more than 500 included in the US with support for 80 percent of the debit and credit card market.

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How doctors are prescribing VR to help patients cope with real life

One Italian hospital is helping break new ground by using immersive virtual reality to help people deal with neurological problems.

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Google tackles XSS scripting flaws with new developer tools

The tech giant has released a set of new tools to help developers tackle common XSS vulnerabilities.

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What is ransomware? 1 in 3 small businesses 'clueless' to the danger

New research suggests that SMBs have a long way to go before getting up to speed with today's cyberthreats.

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YouTube Go app aims to improve viewing in India with new offline features

Google's effort to make the web more accessible across the globe has spurred a lightweight YouTube app for India.

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Germany orders WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with Facebook

Even though Facebook owns popular messaging tool WhatsApp, a German watchdog doesn't think it should share data.

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Google's Pixel, Pixel XL allegedly leak ahead of October event

Google's next take on the smartphone in a partnership with HTC has broken cover ahead of its rumored October unveiling.

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​The debate sacks football on Internet TV

American football, which dominates US television, has met its match: The Clinton-Trump debate.

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Windows 10 installed base grows, as businesses become less cautious

Conventional wisdom says enterprise buyers take years before they even think of moving to a new version of Windows. That playbook is changing with Windows 10.

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SpaceX announces plan to colonize Mars in the next decade

With billionaire Elon Musk at the helm, SpaceX has ambitious plans to colonize the Red Planet in the next decade. Interested? The 80 day trip should only cost about $200,000, according to Musk.

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Facebook's Slack competitor Facebook at Work launching next month: Report

Soon there's no escaping work: Facebook's rival to Slack and Yammer, Facebook at Work, will launch next month.

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How the FBI defends against insider threats

Process, culture and employee trust are critical to deterring insider threats, according to FBI CISO Arlette hart.

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Aetna announces Apple Watch subsidy program for certain customers

Big health insurer Aetna will give the Apple Watch to its 50,000 employees and subsidize the wearable for certain customers.

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Microsoft delivers preview of OneDrive-SharePoint Online sync

Microsoft is rolling out a preview of its promised OneDrive-SharePoint sync capability, but the capability won't reach the masses until early 2017.

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​Kubernetes 1.4: One DevOps tool to rule all the containers

There are other DevOps programs for container management, but Kubernetes is quickly becoming the best of them all.

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Automation, AI among key takeaways for security execs, ecosystem

At Structure Security, automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence were key themes. Here's a look at the key takeaways.

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macOS Sierra iCloud features aren't ready yet

Last week I warned users to be skeptical of the new macOS Sierra storage features. Prominent blogger Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo gave an object lesson in a post describing the disappearance of all his home Mac Desktop and Documents folders, thanks to a bug. Here's what happened.

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SAP confirms Altiscale acquisition

SAP says that it plans to integrate the Altiscale's Big Data-as-a-Service (BDaaS) platform across the SAP portfolio.

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Udacity rolls out VR developer nanodegree

The online learning company has partnered with Google, HTC Vive and Upload to develop the curriculum.

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Microsoft, Workday to integrate Office 365 and Workday finance, HR apps

Microsoft's newly-inked integration deal with Workday comes just before Microsoft is expected to launch its own new ERP/financials service, Dynamics 365.

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Slack, Salesforce ink broad integration pact

Slack and Salesforce will integrate chat records and systems so joint customers can hop between platforms easily.

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Revealed: How one Amazon Kindle scam made millions of dollars

For years, thousands were tricked into buying low-quality ebooks.

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ProsperWorks, Google's go-to CRM platform, secures funding for machine learning

ProsperWorks gives Google a way to keep up with intelligent sales services from Salesforce and Microsoft.

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Yahoo's delay in reporting hack "unacceptable," say senators

The lawmakers asked how it took two years to discover the "large intrusion."

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Workday eyes expansion via Workday Planning, Learning, Student

The trio of products can rapidly expand Workday's total addressable market as it broadens its platform.

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Shopify's revamped mobile app could help SMBs ditch the computer

Shopify says its new app will let users run their entire business from a smartphone or tablet.

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Microsoft leads $9 million investment round in container security startup Aqua Security

Aqua Security's platform aims to protect container environments by automating policies and providing a clear view of container activity throughout its lifecycle.

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Get an Arduino and teach yourself to program

Programming is more than just picking a language and framework. Programming means understanding how code interacts with actual computer hardware. If you want to get a visceral (and fun) understanding of programming, start with an Arduino.

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Strata NYC brings announcements from MapR, Pentaho, Zoomdata, and more

The annual NYC appearance of Strata + Hadoop World is this week, and the summer Big Data news drought is more than over.

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US spends $35 million on Smart Suite science program to combat crime

Can science become a valuable weapon in tackling criminality?

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Splunk updates a bevy of its suites with machine learning updates

Splunk's algorithms are focused on investigations for security incidents, alerting, predictive tools for operations and maintenance and business optimization for demand, inventory and analysis of historical data.

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Salesforce integrates Demandware, launches Commerce Cloud

The rebrand and integration of Salesforce's Demandware acquisition is complete as Commerce Cloud launches. Apple Pay, one-touch checkout and predictive product recommendations are additions.

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Apple: Your iPhone 7 may be water-resistant, but try not to get it wet

Apple really doesn't want you to push the limits on the iPhone 7's water-resistance feature, so much so that it advises against getting it deliberately wet.

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Mobile productivity: Four apps Matthew Miller can't work without

When you change mobile phones as much as I do, you quickly figure out the core apps that are installed immediately every time. These apps help me capture thoughts, prioritize tasks, and get work done.

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Musk's SolarCity sued for intellectual property theft

The company is being accused of gaining a business advantage through stolen "Shingling" technology.

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Google wants to bring affordable, public Wi-Fi to the world

The company is seeking out partners happy to spread the Google Station initiative to more countries.

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Global automotive, ICT vendors form cross-industry 5G group

Three car manufacturers and five networking players have established the 5G Automotive Association with the aim to develop and drive commercial offerings for connected transportation.

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​Can 'oil shock' help kickstart a new tech dawn for Saudi Arabia?

The large hole left in Gulf state finances by plunging oil revenues will have to be plugged somehow, and Saudi Arabia believes technology is part of the answer.

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SecBI network security firm raises $5m to tap US, European market

The startup will use the investment to launch its debut security solutions in the US and Europe.

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Smartphone users still want better battery life, YouGov survey confirms

Apple's iPhone 7 launch prompted YouGov to survey US adults about whether they wanted a headphone jack, and what else they wanted. The entirely predictable result was better battery life...

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Where to watch tonight's presidential debate online, no cable required

No matter which side of the aisle you're on, Monday's presidential debate could get interesting.

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AppleCare+ screen replacement fee dropped to $29, water damage covered

AppleCare+ protection coverage makes a lot more monetary sense now.

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Disney working with adviser on potential Twitter bid: Report

Disney has hired an unnamed financial adviser to consider a bid for Twitter.

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Google's 4k Chromecast Ultra breaks cover ahead of October 4 event, ditches Chrome logo

Google's hardware division is ready to take the stage on October 4.

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Square cuts transaction times on its chip card readers

Square says its card readers typically take about 5.7 seconds to process a chip-card transaction, but that the new software will cut the time down to 4.2 seconds.

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Google planning Pixel laptop with Chrome/Android hybrid OS for Q3 2017: Report

Google could morph Chrome OS and Android into one with Andromeda.

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​Sloppy programming leads to OpenSSL woes

Sometimes security patches create bigger problems than the ones they solve. OpenSSL just made that blunder.

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Here's why you're going to be waiting weeks for your jet black iPhone 7

If you really must have a jet black iPhone 7, then you better be patient because you're going to be waiting weeks for it

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Oracle announces further investment in Brazil

The country remains a strategic priority for the firm as local infrastructure gets a boost.

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Cars are so last century: Uber wants to fly you to work

The ride-sharing firm isn't content with just the roads, it seems, and is now looking at the runway.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 to be generally available in mid-October

Windows Server 2016 will be generally available by mid-October. Microsoft's Azure Stack hybrid system is hitting Technical Preview today.

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Accenture to acquire Workday consulting firm DayNine

DayNine currently has around 400 employees with 1,250 Workday certifications.

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Microsoft: Windows 10 now on 400 million devices

Microsoft officials said Windows 10 has hit the 400 million 'active' device milestone, up from 300 million in early May.

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Thousands of Cisco devices still at risk of unpatched NSA zero-day flaws

The tools may have been mistakenly left behind by the NSA following an operation.

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Adobe to run some of its creative cloud services on Azure

Microsoft and Adobe are extending their existing partnership to enable some of Adobe's subscription services for creative professionals to run on Azure.

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Salesforce poised to grab more spending as customers eye cloud integration

According to Bluewolf, Salesforce is poised to grab more wallet share as customers plan to integrate more of the company's clouds. The catch is complexity.

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How to use Apple's hardware diagnostics to find and fix Mac glitches

When a Mac starts to act up, sometimes the problem is more than just a rogue software update. Sometimes, a hardware component goes bad. Here's how to diagnose and fix simple hardware problems.

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MarkLogic's CEO on Healthcare.gov and dueling with Oracle

As Healthcare.gov ramps up for the next open enrollment period, MarkLogic's CEO Gary Bloom talks about the shifting database needs.

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Samsung, Mobile TeleSystems join forces in IoT, 5G research push

The two companies have signed a deal to work together in exploring new telecommunications technologies.

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Micron expands Singapore NAND flash memory fab facility

Chipmaker has completed expansion works on its NAND flash memory fabrication facility, estimated to cost US$4 billion "over a number of years".

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Singapore social music startup buys 49% stake in Rolling Stone

BandLab Technologies says it plans to set up an international subsidiary in Singapore to build up its business and drive Rolling Stone's expansion into new markets including Asia.

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Google pulls Krebs on Security out of the abyss

Google's Project Shield has come to the rescue after a devastating DDoS attack prompted Akamai's pro bono support to end.

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Hacker who leaked US military 'kill list' for ISIS sent behind bars

The 20-year-old hacker leaked military data belonging to 1,300 US military and government staff in support of the Islamic extremist group.

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SpaceX may know why Falcon 9 rocket exploded

An investigation into the accident has resulted in some interesting leads.

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The dog ate my Census, says ABS

The Australian Bureau of Statistics blames everyone but itself for the failures of the 2016 Census. That's a sign of weak and out-of-touch management.

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Containers likely to disrupt Java Virtual Machine usage, survey says

Consider Java VMs the original application 'containers,' now facing stiff competition from a new generation of containers.

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iPhone 7 Plus, Note 7 replaced, LG V20 killed (MobileTechRoundup show #382)

Apple iPhones were delivered, the Galaxy Note 7 was replaced, and a few other devices were tested over the past couple weeks.

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Londoners can now get same-day broadband, but does Relish have a future?

Relish will deliver an LTE wireless router to your door - at least in central London - to provide a same-day broadband service. The network has actually been running since 2014, but the Hong Kong-owned parent company needs to attract a critical mass of users.

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Black Friday 2016 predictions include $90 Chromebooks, $299 Apple iPad Air 2 tablets

Expect the trend of store gift cards to be given in lieu of deals on Apple products, while budget Windows laptops will probably be priced around $150.

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Snapchat's first hardware product will be available this fall for $129

Snapchat is releasing its first wearable under a new corporate name change -- Snap Inc, a new WSJ profile reveals.

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Drones and robots make solar panels more efficient

Dust, pollen, and bird droppings can build up on solar panels and prevent them from absorbing the maximum amount of sunlight. A robotic cleaning crew ensures that solar panels at large power plants are spotless.

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Google planning to release WiFi router at October event, Home to cost $129: Report

Google will push further into the home with several announcements at its October 4 event.

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Uber to require selfie security check from drivers

Using Microsoft Cognitive Services, Uber hopes to make riders feel safer by verifying the ID of drivers before rides are given.

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Microsoft drops Windows Phone version of its HealthVault app

Microsoft is dropping the existing Windows Phone version of its HealthVault app. What does this mean to the future of HealthVault and Microsoft's Health services? Likely, not much.

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Salesforce reportedly considers Twitter acquisition

It may seem like a strange move on the surface, but Twitter's fire hose of information could enhance Salesforce's Einstein efforts.

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Vodafone parent rushes to support Indian offspring with humongous cash gift of $7.2 billion

Reliance Jio's onslaught and an impending spectrum sale has compelled Vodafone to act quickly so its Indian arm can remain competitive.

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UPS tests drone delivery of urgent packages in the US

The delivery company is so far focusing its research on using drones to deliver urgent goods like medicine in hard-to-reach locations.

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How not to verify a data breach (and why some really want you to get 'pwned')

Whatever you do, don't break the law...

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Microsoft said to be readying its Slack competitor for a November beta test

Microsoft's coming Skype Teams service may be available for beta testing by November. Meanwhile, LinkedIn and Microsoft are partnering on new training courses.

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Teradata (re)embarks on a solutions journey

Teradata is not the first platform company to aim higher up the value chain towards a solutions business. The journey will be a balancing act for avoiding conflict with the analytics software partners that have been pillars of its ecosystem.

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Facebook, while building "video first" strategy, inflated video stats

For two years, Facebook overestimated how much time people spent watching videos on its site, by as much as 60 to 80 percent.

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Which programming languages are most popular (and what does that even mean)?

Popularity may not be a single vector answer, but students and professionals still want to know if they're guiding their careers and companies in the right direction.

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iOS 10: Hidden secrets

Here are a whole bunch of new features hidden in iOS 10 that you may have missed.

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The great, and well-hidden, storage tool in mac OS Sierra

The new storage features in mac OS Sierra are mostly underwhelming. But there's a long-overdue one that makes it easy to free up gigabytes of drive capacity - without relying on Apple's algorithms to do it for you. Here are the details.

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Krebs on Security booted off Akamai network after DDoS attack proves pricey

There's no rancour or bitterness, however, since Akamai hosted the security expert's blog pro bono.

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How Microsoft thinks about partners and the cloud

Working with other companies has always been part of Microsoft's strategy and that hasn't changed with the arrival of the cloud.

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Why Red Hat is misunderstood amid public cloud worries

Folks need to realize that Red Hat's take on the hybrid cloud is a bit different than many enterprise technology players. The difference shows up in strong growth for Red Hat.

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Will Amsterdam datacenters bloom amid Brexit confusion?

With the Netherlands, and Amsterdam in particular, already a rising force in the European datacenter market, it seems the UK's vote to leave the EU can only aid its ambitions.

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Shanhai Capital snaps up semiconductor firm Analogix in $500 million deal

The firms hope the merger will result in accelerated growth and expansion into new markets.

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Drupal patches multiple security flaws in core engine

One of the critical vulnerabilities allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code.

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Airbnb said to raise $555m in new funding round lead by Google Capital

Airbnb could be valued at $30 billion if its funding jumps to $850 million, CNET says.

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More self-driving cars to hit Singapore streets

Public trial involving nuTonomy autonomous vehicles has been extended to support ride-sharing services offered by Grab.

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Flipkart eyes Diwali to resuscitate its fortunes as Amazon pulls ahead in India

The first week of October will determine whether Flipkart can hold its own in India against an Amazon that seems to be growing in strength.

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Good news for Samsung: Half of Galaxy Note 7 phones exchanged, buyers opting to stick with device

Samsung took quick action to recall the Note 7 and initial reports indicate that most Galaxy Note 7 buyers have decided to stick with it.

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​Red Hat Platform-as-a-Service cloud loves containers

Red Hat is making it clear it's all containers all the time in its Red Hat OpenShift cloud.

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Google launches Daydream VR SDK out of beta

Google also started taking applications for its Daydream Access Program, which gives developers the opportunity to work with Google engineers on VR content.

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Microsoft adds more firepower to its HoloLens team

Microsoft is adding a couple of big names to its HoloLens/mixed-reality effort.

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This robot runs, climbs, and opens doors -- without a gearbox

A patent-pending design makes this robot nimble enough to crawl through rough terrain. The Ghost Minitaur's creators say it can be used for search and rescue missions, or as a platform for testing sensors for autonomous vehicles.

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Microsoft says new Surface Pro 3 battery issue not caused by software update

A recent Microsoft patch is not the culprit behind a new battery-drain issue affecting some Surface Pro 3 users, Microsoft says, but a fix is being sought.

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Yahoo confirms data breach affecting 500 million accounts, claims state actor behind attack

Yahoo confirmed a breach going back to 2014. A bevy of passwords and other information were stolen, but payment and bank information stayed safe.

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​How to protect your busted Yahoo account

The odds are excellent that your Yahoo account is now open for attack to the highest bidder. Here's how to protect it.

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LinkedIn unveils smarter messaging with bots

Having trouble networking? LinkedIn's new bots will help you start conversations, set up meetings.

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I got 99 data stores and integrating them ain't fun

Data integration may not sound as deliciously intriguing as AI or machine learning tidbits sprinkled on vanilla apps. Still, it is the bread and butter of many, the enabler of all things cool using data, and a premium use case for concepts underpinning AI.

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So long, ads? The future of messaging apps

With the rise of bots and intelligent agents, new conversation interfaces will change brands' relationships with customers, according to Forrester.

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Oracle wins more damages, injunction vs. Rimini Street

Oracle wins another $46 million in attorney fees and costs against Rimini Street as damages near the $100 million mark.

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LinkedIn rolls out LinkedIn Learning for individuals and soon for enterprise

The new product combines Microsoft's resources with Lynda's content and LinkedIn's vast trove of professional and networking data.

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​What's really going on with Microsoft, Lenovo and Linux

Microsoft isn't anti-Linux anymore and Lenovo is just lazy when it comes to supporting the Linux desktop on its newest Yoga Ultra.

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Microsoft makes TypeScript 2.0 generally available

Microsoft is rolling out the 2.0 release of TypeScript, its superset of JavaScript.

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Survey: in a DevOps world, microservices rule

New survey of more than 2,100 JVM developers finds at least half now embrace microservices to boost their speed and agility.

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19 caffeine-laced foods to replace coffee

Because sometimes you're in your fifth dev meeting, the beta still isn't done, and you're both tired AND hungry.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 software update: More than just a green battery icon

After picking up my replacement Note 7, a 405 MB software update appeared. While the primary focus was to turn the battery icon from white to green so it was obvious you have a safe Note 7 there are a few other nice improvements included with the update.

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Cisco, Salesforce partner on Internet of things, collaboration, contact center integration

The collaboration and integration between Salesforce and Cisco will be available in the second half of 2017.

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Feds release new self-driving vehicle policy: How safety advocates see it

Safety advocates are relieved that NHTSA has released a new policy for autonomous vehicles, but they're not thrilled with the lack of details.

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Windows 10 tip: Change UEFI firmware settings or start in Safe Mode

Who can remember the magic keystroke combo that unlocks your PC's UEFI firmware settings screen? Use the hidden Advanced Options menu instead; it lets you choose advanced startup options for maintenance or troubleshooting.

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Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan pledge $3 billion to striking down disease

The couple has asked the question: Can we eradicate all diseases in our children's lifetime?

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Asia millennials see robots in future workplace

All 4,200 respondents across six Asian markets, including Singapore and India, believe robots will replace humans in many future professions, especially in manufacturing and engineering.

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SWIFT says bank cyberattacks 'here to stay'

Attacks targeting the financial messaging system are not going anywhere -- and are evolving to become even more difficult to combat.

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Only half of Singapore IT leaders say their firm aims to disrupt competitors

Only 49 percent of IT and business leaders in Singapore believe their company is actively seeking to disruption the competition by digitising their business, the lowest among eight markets surveyed in Telstra study.

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Singapore bank participates in OurCrowd's $72M Series C

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is one of several investors in the Israeli crowdfunding platform's US$72 million Series C funding, half of which will go towards global expansion and product development.

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Microsoft Windows 10 'Redstone 2' Build 14931 brings app updates

Microsoft's newest Windows 10 'Redstone 2' test build for PC Insiders adds a bunch of app updates.

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Red Hat grows subscription revenue in Q2

The open source software company beat market expectations for the second quarter

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Oracle vs. Salesforce on AI: What to expect when

​Oracle and Salesforce both promise artificial intelligence assisted apps with capabilities including machine learning and natural language interaction. Here's what's behind the tech and when it gets real.

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Better and safer than MacOS Sierra's iCloud Optimized Storage: Using Dropbox to sync your Macs

Apple has been touting its new iCloud Optimized Storage feature in MacOS Sierra, but it's plagued by reliability problems. In this tutorial, David Gewirtz shows you a method he's been using reliably for more than a year without any problems.

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​Chipmakers find new ways to go faster

As Moore's Law begins to break down, chip designers are turning to new techniques to squeeze more performance out of processors.

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Brazilian IT industry grows above world average

End users continue to invest in technology despite recession to achieve efficiency and cost savings, says study

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Online insurance shopping site CoverHound launches new portal for SMBs

CoverHound bills itself as an insure-tech company and its primary website lets people compare and purchase insurance online.

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In a world of free operating systems, can Windows 10 survive?

Will we give up a decades-long relationship with Windows just because it costs a few bucks more than its competitors? In a world where PC adoption has cratered, what of the future of Windows? David Gewirtz makes the case that there's still life in them old bits.

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Microsoft delivers version 1 of 'Bletchley' Azure blockchain as a service middleware

A new template for MIcrosoft's Azure blockchain-as-a-service fabric, 'Project Bletchley,' is aimed at speeding up the creation of globally distributed consortium Ethereum networks.

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Majority of consumers fear compromise of their personal data, survey says

Survey shows 83% of respondents share concern over ID theft within 1-2 years

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Here's how much the iPhone 7 costs to make

An unsubsidized 32GB iPhone 7 will set you back $649, but how much does it cost Apple to make?

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Galaxy Note 7 exchanged: Two weeks without it had me running to the store

Samsung's Note 7 battery issue was terrible for business, but the company stepped up quickly and now we see safe replacements appearing at US carrier stores. Look for the black square on the box.

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Lenovo reportedly blocking Linux on Windows 10 Signature Edition PCs

If you're looking for a new PC to install Linux onto, you might want to give Lenovo's Windows 10 powered Signature Edition PCs a wide berth.

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Earth to Mars: This startup is trying to make IoT power packs that work in outer space

Finnish startup Tespack is hoping that its solar-powered backpacks can graduate from their role in the remotest areas of Earth to the first manned Mars mission.

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AT&T uses power lines to build high-speed wireless broadband networks

Project AirGig aims to give multi-gigabit wireless Internet to urban and underserved regions worldwide.

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China loses control of space station now hurtling towards Earth

The country has finally admitted its space station is on a direct course for Earth -- and may be out of control.

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Forget single platform iMessage: Google releases Allo smart messaging app for Android and iOS

Most of the smartphone world is divided into Android and iOS users with many iOS users sticking with the platform to continue using iMessage with family and friends. Google's offering a cross platform messaging app for all.

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Raum turns the most popular torrents on the web into malware spreading weapons

InfoArmor says the tool weaponizes torrents to spread malicious code through data analysis.

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Matchlight Dark Web data leak detection software available worldwide

Terbium Labs' software can now be used to detect when data belonging to companies is being flogged in the underground.

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Oracle begins smart city partnership with Indian state of Maharashtra

The tech giant is building a Center of Excellence with the state government to develop and test various smart city services.

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Oracle's Larry Ellison throws punches at AWS

SAP, Salesforce and Workday know what it's like when Oracle CTO Larry Ellison rants. Now AWS does too.

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Samsung ships 500,000 Galaxy Note 7 replacement devices to US

The company said that returns will start with carriers and retail outlets on Wednesday in the US.

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Microsoft rolls out update to remove 'Get Windows 10' app

Microsoft, as part of the continued phase-out of its Windows 10 free upgrade promotion, is rolling out an update that removes its 'Get Windows 10' app from Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs.

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Adobe tops Q3 earnings targets

The creative software giant marked its tenth straight quarter of record revenue growth.

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CA Technologies buys BlazeMeter

The deal enables CA to better bridge its application performance and DevOps portfolio with open source efforts.

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AT&T's Project AirGig will test gigabit Wi-Fi delivery over power lines

The technology uses plastic antennas placed at the top of utility poles to speed and guide millimeter waves along power lines.

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ARM releases chip for safety-critical devices like autonomous car systems

STMicroelectronics is licensing the the Cortex-R5 to build SoCs for the automotive market.

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IBM, MIT form research lab to spur development of smarter AI

Specifically, researchers will work to develop cognitive computing systems that can overcome the technical challenges surrounding pattern recognition and predictions methods.

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HP just made it impossible to use third-party ink in its printers

HP silently disabled the ability to use third-party printer ink cartridges in its HP Officejet printer lines.

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Google adds natural langauge processing to Drive search

Searching for files in Google Drive is now more like using the Google search engine.

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​Your wireless router could become emotionally intelligent, says MIT

MIT develops an emotionally intelligent system called EQ-Radio that uses radio waves to measure your emotion. The system could be used in a bevy of industries and within the smart home.

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Comcast's wireless service could be boon to SMB unit

Comcast is prepping wireless service and its biggest impact may be on its small business growth. Comcast Business is among the company's fastest growing divisions.

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Teradata amps up cloud and consulting offerings

​Teradata is thinking outside of box sales with VMware, AWS and Azure deployment options and new solutions and consulting services.

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HTML5 wins the user experience war, but there are still Flash pockets of resistance

HTML5 is widely accepted and supported as the language of UI and UX, but Flash still has its adherents.

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Worst tech mergers and acquisitions: Cisco and Linksys; Apple and Lala.com

A corporate merger, like a marriage, can yield a whole stronger than its parts -- or it can end in utter disaster. We countdown the worst corporate romances in IT history.

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SAP, UPS work to attract partners to distributed manufacturing initiative

​SAP and UPS launched a ​website today that they hope will attract other companies into a partner program to test new industrial 3D printing methods.

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Salesforce Ventures-backed cloud startup Vlocity raises $50 million

Vlocity tailors its products to the industry-specific cloud, with a portfolio built entirely on the Salesforce Customer Success Platform.

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CloudFlare tackles unencrypted Internet with new features

The company says that there will no longer be any excuse to remain unencrypted online.

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Over 554M data records breached, with identity theft most common

More than 970 data breaches were reported worldwide in the first half of 2016, up 15 percent from the previous six months, according to Gemalto's Breach Level Index.

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Microsoft launches a new Nokia feature phone

Even though it has announced plans to sell its feature-phone business, Microsoft has just launched the Nokia 216, a new feature phone,

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Western Digital's SanDisk demos 1TB SD card

According to Western Digital, SanDisk 1TB SDXC could become commonplace as high resolution 4K and 8K content takes root.

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NVMe: the 3 minute tutorial

Say goodbye to SATA drives and hello to blazing performance from NVMe SSDs on PCIe. Here's what NVMe is and what you need to know.

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When customers are fans: What sports teams can teach us about engagement

Sports teams have ready-made advocates called fans. I'm one of them. But what do they do to keep these advocates engaged? Not the easiest thing, because the fans expect some return on their passion.

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Get your Mac ready for macOS Sierra

Here's how to make sure that your Mac upgrade to macOS Sierra goes as smoothly as possible.

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SanDisk's 1TB SD card aims to solve your storage problems

4K and 8K video, along with VR and 360-degree video puts a heavy demand on storage. SanDisk's new prototype 1TB SD card aims to remove that roadblock.

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An end to ID theft? This facial recognition is so smart even twins can't fool it

A young Estonian entrepreneur hopes to take security and online identity verification to the next level.

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Twilio launches Voice Insights API to monitor call quality

Twilio's Voice Insights will allow developers to track device and network performance during WebRTC calls and adjust their applications.

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HTC announces Desire 10 Pro and Lifestyle: Bringing flagship features to the mid-range

HTC continues to advance its Desire line with many features found in its flagship HTC 10. Audio, camera, and customization experiences are found on both new Desire 10 models.

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​Oracle pledges continued support for Java and NetBeans

Java experts have questioned Oracle's support for Java, but Oracle swears it's fully behind Java Enterprise Edition and NetBeans.

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The crisis in Indian ecommerce

Vanishing VC capital, irrational exuberance, and dying companies have caused hundreds of Indian startups to go belly-up. What's urgently needed is domestic mid-stage capital.

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Google teases October 4 for new rumored Pixel phones

The last of the major smartphone announcements for 2016 may be coming in early October. Google just teased the date with a landing page for its possible Pixel phones.

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Australia has plenty of cyber potential, but will it do anything about it?

Australia's paths to successful cyber innovation are right in front of it, if only it bothers to look, fixes some obvious problems, and takes action.

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Google acquires API.AI to build conversational interfaces

The startup represents Google's latest investment in machine learning technologies that enable natural language interfaces.

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Intel names a new CFO

Intel's incoming CFO Bob Swan most recently worked at General Atlantic as an operating partner, and before that he spent nine years as the CFO of eBay.

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IBM intros new data management services for hybrid clouds

​IBM is rolling out new cloud systems and services designed to simplify data movement across a hybrid cloud environment.

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Facebook buys Nascent Objects, acquires prototyping hardware

Facebook's purchase of Nascent Objects may tip off broader hardware ambitions.

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Oracle's Mark Hurd: Expect to see a "dramatic flip" in IT spending

The vast majority of corporate IT spending is currently budgeted for simply keeping existing systems running, but the move to the cloud will change that.

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Chronically ill kids attend school via telepresence robots

Simple robots allow sicks kids to get valuable face time with teachers, and more importantly, peers.

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DisplayMate analysis: Apple iPhone 7 has the best LCD display ever tested

DisplayMate is known for comprehensive testing of smartphone displays, and while its rumored that Apple will move to OLED displays in 2017, its current iPhone 7 lineup has the best LCDs you can find.

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SAS develops analytics training business in Brazil

Analytics firm gets increased demand for its data science training program.

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Consumer Reports: iPhone 7 camera does not outperform iPhone 6s

Apple is advertising the major improvements in the cameras on the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and the second telephoto camera on the 7 Plus is new for Apple. However, Consumer Reports initial testing shows the performance for the main cameras are about the same.

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BigCommerce now supports native checkout on Facebook Pages

The SaaS provider also released support for automated Facebook Pixel installation, which lets marketers set up ad campaigns and keep track of metrics.

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Mondly releases language-learning voice chatbot

Practice speaking a foreign language in an interactive environment with this new chatbot from Mondly.

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Oracle and Salesforce and IBM? Oh my! Here comes AI sprawl

Oracle has Adaptive Intelligent Applications. Salesforce has Einstein. Toss in more machine learning and AI mentions along with IBM Watson, Microsoft's Cortana, SAP's HANA and others and you don't have to be a cognitive cyborg to know sprawl is ahead.

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​Nextcloud Box: A cloud for your office or living room

Nextcloud, in partnership with Canonical and WDLabs, has released a Raspberry Pi and Ubuntu Linux powered cloud server for your home or office.

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SAP aims to court more HANA developers, launches express edition

SAP is providing developers more free and offline tools to give HANA, its in-memory database and analytics platform, a spin.

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Broken glass on an Honor 8? All you need to know for a free repair

While Apple and Samsung charge you a significant price for accidental damage insurance, a few manufacturers provide free protection in the US. Manufacturers with affordable priced devices take care of customers better than the majors.

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Intel, GE Transportation give our trains superbrains

The technology could be the next step in making urban transport a key component of smart cities.

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Tech Data buys Avnet's Technology Solutions group for $2.6 billion

The deal, between the tech industry's largest distributors, allows both companies to focus on their core businesses.

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Webroot snaps up machine learning analytics firm CyberFlow

CyberFlow Analytics' FlowScape technology is one the main prizes secured through the buyout.

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Oracle ramps up SaaS and PaaS offerings for a holistic cloud approach

"We want to take a thoughtful approach to the journey to the cloud," said Steve Daheb, senior vice president for Oracle Cloud.

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Take control of your privacy in Windows 10

Where do you draw the line on personal privacy? The right options are different for everyone. In this guide, I show you which privacy settings help you create the right balance of privacy and convenience in Windows 10.

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The iPhone 7 is water-resistant, but if you drop it, it will probably break

Your new iPhone 7 is water resistant for sure, but if you drop it the screen is just as breakable as ever.

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Larry Ellison: "Amazon's lead is over"

Oracle's CTO sets his sights on topping the giant in cloud infrastructure as Oracle releases its second generation IaaS data centers.

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Blizzard hit with DDoS attack disrupting play for gamers

Gamers were knocked offline after Poodle Corp took Blizzard's servers in a social media ransom.

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Salesforce's Einstein AI platform: What you need to know

Salesforce demonstrated its Einstein artificial intelligence platform and how it fits into the company's various services. The goal is to make AI part of everyday business life.

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Oracle acquires Palerra in cloud security move

The acquisition comes before Oracle OpenWorld this week.

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Lyft president envisions self-driving future beginning in 2021

John Zimmer published a blog post on Sunday detailing how he envisions car ownership will "all but end" in US cities by 2025.

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Effects of the Digital Transformation on Businesses - Helpful Use Cases (1)

Today digital transformation is a well-known concept. The growing connectivity of people, machines and even businesses has changed the demands of the markets. In order to keep up and stay competitive, business have to adjust to these demands by digitizing their processes and business models.

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Apple forks over $118m in tax to Japan over iTunes profit misreporting

Apple is struck with another tax bill, following a major ruling in August from the European Union over Apple's tax practices.

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​Take our ZDNet, TechRepublic survey on mobile

We're looking for your opinion on our mobile apps and sites to add the features you want most.

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FAA: Powering on Galaxy Note 7 during flight prohibited

In a statement, the FAA tells airlines not to allow passengers to turn on or charge the Samsung's recalled Galaxy Note 7.

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Google for Work will be renamed to Google Cloud: Report

In a cloud push against Microsoft and Amazon, Google is renaming its enterprise software suite.

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Apple responds to "sexist" and "toxic" workplace allegations

Apple says "actions have been taken" after (unconfirmed) leaked emails and chat logs show specific instances of sexism in the workplace.

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Microsoft lays off hundreds of employees this week, largely in Redmond, London

Microsoft cut about 220 jobs in London and an additional 300 largely in the Redmond area over the past week, as part of the latest 2,850 job cuts Microsoft announced in July.

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iPhone 7 scratch test raises serious durability concerns

Apple has already warned us that the high gloss Jet Black finish found on the new iPhone 7 could be prone to scratching, but a torture test raises concerns about the durability of another important feature.

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Google acquires location-based analytics firm Urban Engines

Google continues to make Google Maps more sophisticated as Apple, Uber and others work on their own mapping capabilities.

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Dutch police train eagles to attack drones, but here's why it won't happen in the US

Police eagles are just as awesome as they sound, but are they really a practical solution for drone defense?

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Autonomous sailing drones investigate climate change on the high seas

Ocean data provides essential insights into the state of the planet, but deep sea missions are expensive. Autonomous sail boats are smarter and cheaper than large ships, and they are about to explore the world.

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Google offers enterprises Verified Access for Chrome OS devices

The API cryptographically confirms the identity of a device and the user trying to access a network service.

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The best inventions in food technology of all time

In this series we take a look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things and significantly enhanced our lives. In part nine we look at technology advancements in food that we cannot live without.

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Microsoft cloud chief: Our early IoT investment sets us apart from Amazon

Microsoft is touting not just its hybrid cloud capabilities, but also its early investments in Internet of Things (IoT) as key differentiators from its competition.

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Apple's iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus supply pinch: Smart marketing or forecasting?

The tech industry is closely watching lead times and Apple's supply chain to see if demand for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sticks.

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Intel ups Q3 revenue outlook, cites expected PC turnaround

Despite its newfound PC optimism, most of Intel's investments as of late have been focused on enterprise infrastructure.

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How to fix iOS 10's most annoying feature

iOS 10 makes it very awkward to go directly from the lock screen to the Home screen. However, there's a buried setting that restores the ability to tap the Touch ID sensor to go directly to your apps.

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Here's how Apple made the iPhone 7 water resistant

Apple has put a lot of effort into making the iPhone 7 water and dust resistant, but the feature comes at a price.

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The top emerging technologies to watch from 2017-2021: Forrester

The 15 emerging technologies that Forrester believes have the potential to change the world.

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Oracle to step on infrastructure as a service gas, convinced it can trump AWS in cloud

Oracle CTO Larry Ellison says the company's software- and platform-as-a-service offerings are humming, but still wants the infrastructure piece. A second-gen IaaS rollout next week takes aim at AWS.

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Science is choking on its own success

The scientific method - engine of human progress for 500 years - is facing death by success. The days of hand-crafted science are numbered. Here's the problem.

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Is machine learning icing on the cake for data scientists?

While machine learning is growing more ubiquitous in the smart products and services that consumers and businesses use, should it be the first step for data scientists? According to the head of a major data science operation for a leading European mobile carrier, focus on the science first.

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Intel Brazil appoints new leadership

Mauricio Ruiz will be focusing on stimulating the local innovation ecosystem.

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Take a walk through a smart, connected home which does not break the bank

What affordable Internet of Things (IoT) technology can you find in my house?

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Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi inks deal with IBM to trial blockchain

Both companies will use blockchain to automate business transactions and execute contracts, with the Japanese bank planning to use the technology to manage deals within its business next fiscal year.

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InFocus Kangaroo Notebook gives you two swappable Windows 10 PC modules in one $299 laptop

Each module contains a full suite of components -- including an Intel "Cherry Trail" Atom processor -- and connects to a laptop dock with 11.6-inch screen. The company hopes to find customers who want two distinct systems that can be switched out as needed.

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Teva, Intel partner on machine learning tech for Huntington's Disease

Teva and Intel hope to spur the development of next-gen treatment options by better understanding the progression of the disease and how current treatments impact a patients' quality of life.

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Oracle misses Q1 expectations

Earnings per share were negatively impacted by borrowing, the strengthening US dollar and a higher tax rate from more cloud sales in the US.

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Microsoft rechristens its 'Health' fitness apps as 'Band'

Microsoft is changing the name of its mobile Health apps that are available across Android, iOS and Windows Phone to 'Band,' following talk the company is dropping its own fitness wearable.

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​Oracle abandons NetBeans to Apache

Oracle wants to dump its NetBeans Java integrated development environment on the Apache Software Foundation.

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An open letter to the first U.S. cybersecurity chief

Obama appointee Gregory Touhill has an opportunity to foster a substantive conversation with the public over privacy issues.

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Oregon settles with Oracle for $100M over failed health care exchange

The state paid Oracle $240 million for the disastrous Cover Oregon site, which shut down in 2014.

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Salesforce names Tony Prophet as its first Chief Equality Officer

Prophet, who comes to Salesforce from Microsoft, will lead initiatives to improve gender, LGBTQ and racial equality.

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Evernote for iMessage brings productivity enhancements to Apple's messaging platform

Apple iOS 10 includes many new features, including bringing an App Store to iMessage. Evernote is one of the first to launch with iMessage support and I'm excited to test it out and make iMessage more productive.

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Box leads AWS, Microsoft in cloud storage satisfaction survey

While this is great bragging material for Box, the company didn't exactly win by a landslide.

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What IBM, the Semantic Web Company, and Siemens are doing with semantic technologies

Defining semantics is a matter of semantics, not less so in the Big Data space.

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Working with Wordpress: Control your site support, prevent zombie apocalypse

Your software is about to explode and tens of thousands of nonprofits depend on it. What do you do? Some extra server maintenance can enhance freedom and security.

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Global DNS outage hits Microsoft Azure customers

An Azure DNS outage is affecting Microsoft customers and services across the globe.

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​Smartwatch shipments to show so-so growth in 2016, says IDC

Smartwatches have failed to get their footing as a category as basic wearables continue to grow units, according to IDC data.

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AT&T enlists Orange to test its ECOMP networking platform

ECOMP is used by AT&T to speed up the deployment of new network services and meet the demand for network capacity.

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iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus accessories

Got an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus on order and want to kit it out with some cool, new accessories? Here you go!

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Zyme expands partnership with Qlik for better channel data visualization

With customers interested in getting more out of their data, the channel data management firm is offering more visualization tools.

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Must-have iPhone accessories (September 2016)

The iPhone is a great piece of kit, and one that has revolutionised the way we work and play. But with the right accessories you can make it even better.

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New York kiosks taken offline after becoming porn hubs

It seems urban projects to bring more people online can sometimes go horribly wrong.

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How this small wearable could help doctors spot Parkinson's earlier

The low-cost ENTy wearable, which has been tested on over 500 patients so far, seems to have a future helping diagnose people with balance issues.

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You can now take a walk through 10 Downing Street with Google

The traditional home of the British Prime Minister has now been opened to the public -- at least, in a digital fashion.

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Volkswagen launches new cybersecurity firm to tackle car security

The automaker is partnering with Israeli cybersecurity experts to stay on top of digital threats to its vehicles.

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Don't get distracted by the shiny cyber machines

Threat intelligence, machine learning, and other buzzword techniques will be needed to improve our cyber defences, but don't throw out the older stuff.

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Rosetta Stone rolls out Catalyst, cloud-based language software for the enterprise

Catalyst is Rosetta Stone's most comprehensive offering to date, with features including detailed mobile reporting and the ability to deliver industry and job specific language content from a single platform.

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Microsoft to make Desktop bridge more readily available to Win32 developers

Microsoft is looking to entice more Win32 and .NET developers to bring their apps to the Windows 10 Store via its Desktop Converter, aka its 'Centennial' bridge.

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Extreme Networks buys Zebra's wireless LAN business, lands blue-chip customers

Extreme Networks CEO Ed Meyercord said ​the acquisition will move wireless LAN from 10 percent of Extreme's revenue to more like 25 percent.

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A pro-Hillary Clinton PAC leaked hundreds of donors' data

Names, addresses, and donation amounts were stored in the spreadsheet.

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Galaxy Note 7 owners are ignoring the safety warnings

You'd think that being lumbered with a device that was linked to multiple reports of fires and injuries would be a deal-breaker for people. Clearly, this isn't the case.

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How to squeeze more life out of your obsolete iPhone or iPad

Is iOS 10 not compatible with your old iPhone or iPad? Want to squeeze a bit more life out of the device before you upgrade?

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 pricing to start at $50 per user per month for Business Edition

New details on the likely pricing and licensing plans for Microsoft's Dynamics 365 cloud bundle are starting to leak.

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Donald Trump's campaign website leaks intern resumes

The resumes were stored in an unprotected Amazon Web Services bucket.

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Amazon intros cheaper Echo Dot, priced at $49.99

The original Dot launched earlier this year for $89.99 as a way to augment existing Echo installations or add voice control to external speakers.

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Ford to focus on electric vehicles, autonomous tech in company shakeup

The automaker is planning for poor financial results but hopes realigning the company now will make all the difference in the future.

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We spend 45 minutes per hour on social media while at work according to new research

A new survey has revealed the true extent of what seems to be becoming a serious productivity problem in the workplace.

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Windows 10 tip: Squeeze hours of extra life from your laptop battery

The new Battery Saver feature is set to turn on automatically when your battery capacity dips below a preset level. But why wait? Turn this feature on manually to get the most out of your system when you're away from a power outlet.

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Brazilian PC market returns to growth

Better exchange rates enable manufacturers to improve pricing and boost consumer demand, says IDC.

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Estimote's new beacon tech turns public video screens into personalized displays

Called Mirror, the new tech can be used to send tailored content to any video screen within someone's view, not just through their own phone.

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Steps Towards Virtual And Augmented Reality In The Enterprise

Virtual and augmented reality is coming to your enterprise -- what are some concrete steps you can take today?

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Singapore employees blame poor IT support for own performance

Majority of Singapore end-users expect their company's IT team to maintain the performance of cloud applications, with 77 percent blaming their inability to perform on the lack of such support, SolarWinds survey finds.

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ClixSense data breach exposes personal information of million of subscribers

Unhashed passwords, email addresses and reams of personal data are now reportedly up for sale.

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Logitech K780 multi-device wireless keyboard hands-on: Fast text entry on computer, phone, and tablet

Text entry on a tablet or phone can limit you to short messages. With the new Logitech K780, a single button press can make a full size keyboard work for you and improve your productivity.

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Now parents can unleash ex-Nokians' Snowfox to track their kids' movements

The Snowfox trackerphone from Nordic IoT startup Haltian is designed to help parents keep in touch with their children, while monitoring their whereabouts.

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Why hackers hack: Is it all about the money?

A simple question with a complex answer, according to HackerOne research.

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IBM's Watson enters drone business courtesy of deal with Aerialtronics

Aerialtronics is using IBM's Watson Internet of things platform for inspection services across a wide range of industries.

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Ransomware network chalked up $121M in 1H2016

Healthcare and manufacturing companies are among the least prepared in preventing data loss, finds Intel's McAfee Labs Threat Report, which reveals US$100,000 worth of hospital-targeted ransomware payments.

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Google launches Project Zero bug hunting competition

Researchers interested in breaking Android security can earn themselves up to $200,000.

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Australia's cybersecurity skills make it a destination for 'cyber tourism'

With solid cyber skills, strong links in the Asia-Pacific region, and being not America, Australia has the potential to profit big from the cyber boom.

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Udacity launches self-driving car nanodegree

The online education company is partnering with Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia, Otto and Didi Chuxing to ensure graduates of the program are successful.

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Five security settings in iOS 10 you should immediately change

These tweaks will lock down your iPhone or iPad to protect your privacy.

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Don't expect a new Microsoft Band device this year (or maybe ever)

Microsoft's Band fitness device looks to be at the end of its run. The cross-platform Microsoft Health service is where Microsoft is focusing its efforts.

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New rules could mean hell to pay for small health care breaches

Government widens compliance net, will now more aggressively investigate breaches of less than 500 records

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iOS 10 lets you delete built-in apps: Here's what you should replace them with

iOS 10 lets you delete built-in apps such as Mail and Calculator. Here are some better third-party replacements you can download.

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Classic Unix/Linux editor Vim gets first update in years

After more than a decade, the vi, or Vim, editor is getting a major update.

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Adblock Plus launches its own advertising platform

The new platform lets publishers "cater to a second, alternative web made up of ad-blocking users."

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Evernote moves its infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform

The note-taking company plans to finish migrating data for its more than 200 million customers by the end of the year.

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Russian hackers leak Rio athletes' confidential medical files

The files contain confidential data on Rio Olympic athletes.

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How to improve your iPhone and iPad battery life with iOS 10

Apple's iOS 10 update will keep your iPhone and iPad battery running longer. Here's how to conserve power with the latest software.

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For privacy and security, change these iOS 10 settings right now

Before you do anything on your new iPhone or iPad, you should lock it down. This is how you do it.

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Sentara Healthcare Improves Operation with SAP HANA

Since going live in November 2015, Sentara Healthcare has leveraged SAP HANA to assist with scheduling appointments, optimizing ordering patterns, and running deep-dive analytics to improve operating room areas. Sentara is part of the SAP-Epic user group.

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Building an Enterprise Software Startup

On this episode of CXOTalk, we explore the challenges and solutions with Abinash Tripathy, who has successfully built a software startup with large enterprise customers.

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Microsoft: September 13 is the sunset date for Sunrise calendar

Microsoft gave its standalone Sunrise Calendar apps a reprieve to until today, September 13, as Outlook Mobile's calendaring adds some missing features.

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4 ways enterprise container technology will work for everyone

Container technology is booming. The time is ripe for greater standardization, ease of use, ease of management and configuration.

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How to install iOS 10 the safe and easy way

iOS 10 is released today, and hundreds of millions of iPhone and iPad users will be eager to download and install the new mobile operating system. Here's how to make sure the upgrade goes smoothly.

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Microsoft readies public preview of its Service Fabric microservices platform on Linux

Microsoft will make available on September 26 a public preview of the Linux version of its Service Fabric microservices platform.

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Are Silicon Valley's top companies running out of innovative business ideas?

Recent news reports say Apple and Google's car projects appear to be stalled despite massive investments of capital and people. What's their next big idea?

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iPhone 7 gets a much-needed battery capacity boost

The "Plus" variant of the iPhone gave those willing to put up with a bigger handset the ability to get longer battery life. Now, iPhone 7 users get a big battery bump.

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update rollout may not be done until early November

Microsoft is notifying Windows 10 users that the Anniversary Update may take three months to roll out. Here's why.

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Symantec intros endpoint security cloud for SMBs

The security firm says the cloud service is designed to help thwart targeted attacks and ransomware.

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Voltu social influencer platform pays influencers for app installs

If you are an influencer on social channels, you can earn money by recommending apps that are installed by your followers

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Can Big Data operations be manageable? Two companies say yes.

As data operations startup Unravel Data emerges from stealth, and StreamSets introduces its Dataflow Performance Manager, the Big Data world is gaining enterprise-strength management tools.

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Lumiata pilots AI to make health predictions for chronic conditions

Lumiata's Risk Matrix is designed to give healthcare insurers and providers analytics to predict how chronic conditions will play out.

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iPhone 7 shattering pre-order records

While Apple has said it's not going to talk about first weekend sales, it doesn't stop others offering up some data points.

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Honeywell asks: What's holding back industrial investment in data analytics?

Most manufacturers see data analytics as a key investment, but one third of executives in a new survey say they're skeptical of its value.

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Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus reviews in: Specs, camera upgrades point to age of incremental

Apple's iPhone 7 adds a lot of nice features wrapped in a familiar if somewhat tired design. Amid Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall, Apple should enjoy an upgrade pop that may peter out relative to previous product cycles.

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Cisco, Apple partnership "comes to fruition" with iOS 10

Cisco and Apple on Tuesday are unveiling a series of network and collaboration enhancements for iOS 10.

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LG V20 first impressions: Android Nougat, removable battery, refined construction

LG announced all the details of the V10 successor and after several days it looks like a worthy competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Unfortunately, we don't know when it will hit the streets.

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GE's connected appliances can now talk to Amazon's Alexa

GE built an Alexa skill, dubbed Geneva, that can be integrated directly into its range of household appliances.

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Missiles to Legos: 10 reasons to run Linux instead of Windows

From the Large Hadron Collider to the Tesla Model S, this 25-year-old operating system can be found in some amazing places. But there's one place Windows still has the edge.

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VoIPtalk admits to possible data breach

The company says vulnerabilities in the firm's infrastructure are at fault.

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Zero-day vulnerability found within MySQL database application

The critical flaw affects all default versions of MySQL and has been disclosed after Oracle failed to patch the flaw promptly.

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Renesas snaps up chip maker Intersil in $3.2 billion deal

The deal will help Renesas focus on the burgeoning vehicle chip industry.

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​Linus Torvalds reveals his favorite programming laptop

It's the Dell XPS 13 Developer Editon, here's why.

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Facebook Messenger adds buy button, native payments

In addition to getting customer support from Messenger bots, customers can now make direct purchases on the messaging platform.

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Apple car plans hit snag as 'dozens' of employees laid off: Report

It's not clear where Apple's secret car project is heading.

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This handful of Microsoft veterans are on their way out

A handful of long-time Microsoft managers are on their way out, with some retiring and some hinting they're moving on to new things. Here are five of the most prominent.

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Samsung heir apparent Jay Y Lee nominated to board

Samsung Electronics' board will vote to add Jay Y. Lee, the company's co-vice chairman and presumed heir, at its October meeting on the heels a $26 billion drop in market value since its massive Note 7 recall.

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Jeff Bezos reveals design of Blue Origin's future rocket, New Glenn

The rocket, which Blue Origin aims to fly before the end of the decade, is designed to launch commercial satellites and to take humans into space.

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Twitter partners with Cheddar to stream business day market analysis show

Looking to boost its live content collection, Twitter has an inked an exclusive deal with finance news startup Cheddar for a daily stock analysis show.

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The first fully soft autonomous robot is an octopus

Harvard researchers 3D printed an autonomous robot that demonstrates the advantages of soft robots. Just like an octopus, the robot is strong and dexterous enough to grasp objects.

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Facebook security systems go haywire, block site sharing

Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal were hit by the sharing button bug, though not all sites are affected.

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Baidu Brazil launches tech startup program

The support and mentoring program will seek to identify scalable ventures in the country.

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Software waste tab $34 billion in U.S., U.K., says report

Adobe applications, SAP Crystal Reports and Microsoft Project are installed and often go unused.

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Teradata expands database, consolidates analytics across clouds

The effort center around the Borderless Analytics and Teradata Everywhere initiatives, which Teradata says creates a single analytic organism on both public and private clouds.

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Stop calling the iPhone 7 'waterproof'. It isn't

Becoming overconfident about the iPhone 7's ability to resist water could be very costly.

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Senators want to revive "dead" anti-encryption bill, leak shows

The bill met resistance from Congress, the White House, and Silicon Valley.

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Zignal Labs and SurveyMonkey partner up to bring continual updates for the 2016 elections

Keeping ahead of the election issues has become a little easier with the new partnership between Zignal Labs and SurveyMonkey

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Verizon buys IoT startup Sensity to boost smart city portfolio

Sensity's platform embeds networking technology within both new and retrofit LED lighting systems.

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California's energy-saving plan: Would you trade a PC price hike for lower power bills?

If the rest of the US follows California's lead, US consumers could save $2.2bn on electricity bills, according to one expert.

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HP seeks to innovate its way to greater market share in the printer business

Comparing its strategy to that of Tesla, HP argues its new features in a specific segment of the printer market will disrupt the already-mature industry.

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Project Unite: How a mini-ecosystem gained inspiration from the Tour de France

Driven by Xactly Corp., Project Unite is one of the first mature examples of a mini-ecosystem. Ultimately, the agility and capability of the people within your ecosystem is what wins your yellow jersey.

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IFROGZ Impulse and Summit Bluetooth earbuds hands-on: Affordable, high quality options for the new Apple iPhone 7

Apple's new iPhone 7 launches this week without a traditional headphone jack. The good news is that you don't have to spend hundreds on a wireless headset. Four new IFROGZ earbuds are available for $40 or less.

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Tesla's Musk says Autopilot update would have prevented fatal crash

The executive says a planned update would have stopped an Autopilot-controlled car crashing on the highway.

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How a loud noise brought a data center to its knees

A data center's operations completely collapsed as a rare phenomenon cut off service for 10 hours.

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Seagate sued by angry staff following phishing data breach

Seagate HR fell for a phishing scam and released sensitive employee data. The staff affected by the disaster want compensation.

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Volkswagen engineer behind 'defeat device' pleads guilty in US court

The engineer admitted to installing devices in Volkswagen "clean diesel" vehicles which circumvented legal requirements for many years.

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Stunning Data Visualizations -- From 1870

Think data visualization is a new discipline? Think again!

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Increased adoption of integrated IT services

VPN services are being used by organisations to simplify and automate IT service management processes.

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Google rumored to tap Huawei for its next Android tablet

Online leak suggests that the manufacturer of the Nexus 6P phone will be creating the tech giant's new tablet for release later this year, but will it retain the Nexus name?

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Dell Technologies vs. HPE: A tale of two business model strategies

Michael Dell is betting big on scale and a model that he argues can be nimble. HPE CEO Meg Whitman says you can't have it all so focus on speed and innovation. The two sides will duke it out in your data center.

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Automation is coming, but it'll take longer than you'll think (and won't take your job)

Vinnie Mirchandani, author of Silicon Collar, is optimistic that automation, robotics and artificial intelligence won't take your job. But the revolution will take longer to play out than you think.

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Apple iPhone 7 roundup: New features and ordering frustrations (MobileTechRoundup show #381)

Apple launched the preorder campaign for the new Apple iPhone 7 and both of us ordered multiple devices for different reasons.

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Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel and Flip 30 hands-on: Share the power of the sun with your mobile devices

We have plenty of mobile devices to help us know where we are, communicate with others, and capture the world around us in photos and videos. Goal Zero offers tools to provide power when you are out and about.

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How to get your iPhone or iPad ready for iOS 10

Apple will release iOS 10 on September 13, which means that you have a few days to get your hardware ready for the upgrade.

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How not to verify a data breach (and why some really want you to get "pwned")

Whatever you do, don't break the law...

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Cloud software maker Coupa files for $75 million IPO

Coupa bills itself as a savings-as-a-service provider, which basically means it helps customers spend less money over the long tail.

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These iPhones and iPads will all become obsolete on September 13th

iOS 10 will sweep a whole bunch of iPhones and iPads into obsolescence.

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T-Mobile's free iPhone 7 offer requires upfront costs and lots of patience

Matthew Miller wasn't planning to purchase any new iPhone 7 devices for his three daughters, but T-Mobile's trade-in offer sounded too sweet to pass up. Turns out, it's not a bad deal, but it's not exactly free.

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Here's what Android owners do when Apple releases a new iPhone

We know how a new iPhone gets existing iPhone owners flocking to the Apple Store to upgrade, but how to Android users react to a shiny new Apple phone?

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Consumer Watchdog demands transparency from Uber for autonomous vehicle test

As Uber prepares to test a fleet of self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh, Consumer Watchdog is concerned that regulators are recklessly embracing autonomous technology.

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3D printing hands on: Working with wood

Does wood filament really look and feel like wood? That's the question David Gewirtz sets out to answer in his hands-on testing. David Gewirtz tests ColorFabb Woodfill on the LulzBot Mini.

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Cloud computing grows up, one API at a time

As more and more enterprises build on cloud services, cloud providers are starting to add much needed controls to APIs.

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$400 Chinese smartphones? Apple and Samsung shrug off cheap rivals, raise prices anyway

With new Chinese flagships entering the US market in the $400 range, you'd think this would spur competition in the rest of the high-end market. You'd be wrong.

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FBI arrests alleged members of Crackas With Attitude for hacking US gov't officials

The two men are believed to be partly responsible for a data leak containing information on thousands of government officials.

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Wordpress urges users to update now to fix critical security holes

The update fixes two critical errors, a cross-site scripting flaw and path traversal vulnerability.

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​Reliance Jio rocks Indian telecom with cheap data and free voice

Reliance Jio has decided that war it is, and has unleashed what will be a prolonged period of cheap data in an effort to lure customers. The question that remains is whether the industry will be able to withstand the ensuing carnage.

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White House appoints first Federal Chief Information Security Officer

Retired Brigadier General Gregory J. Touhill will assume the role after serving in the Department of Homeland Security.

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Pentagon criticized for cyber-emergency response by government watchdog

A watchdog report warned that the Pentagon "may not have timely access" to the National Guard's cyber-emergency capabilities during an attack.

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Listen to wired headphones while charging your iPhone 7? It's going to cost you

As Apple attempts to move the world to wireless audio, many will make due with the wired headphones they have on hand. You can charge and enjoy music if you purchase the right accessory.

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What's the organizing principle of today's digital workplace?

As companies increasingly seek to update and modernize their digital workplace, along with the supporting skills their workers, they frequently struggle to determine what an effective organizing principle should be.

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Google's Project Wing drones will deliver Chipotle burritos at Virginia Tech

The temporary, experimental service will help the FAA develop regulations for commercial drone deliveries.

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Chrome to start labeling HTTP connections as non-secure

The warnings against HTTP sites will be rolled out gradually, starting in January.

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iPhone 7: Why I'm finally going big with this year's model

Despite a strong dislike of the overall size of the iPhone 7 Plus, it's time I go big.

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LinkedIn unveils its new blogging platform

LinkedIn has given a facelift to its desktop publishing platform to encourage more post engagement from its professional user base.

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Is this the age of Big OLAP?

There are now three vendors in the burgeoning OLAP on Hadoop sub-segment of the analytics world. Their architectures differ but their goals are generally the same: make Hadoop into a scaleable, distributed OLAP engine, compatible with numerous BI front ends.

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How to securely wipe your iPhone for resale

Planning on selling your old iPhone now Apple has announced a new one? Here's how to do that securely.

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Google buys Apigee for $625 million

Apigee is known for its API management platform and predictive analytics software.

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The Hyperledger Project is growing like gangbusters

'Ledger labs' like Hyperledger are going to be crucial to blockchain's maturity.

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Amazon brings Alexa voice assistant to its tablets with upgraded Fire HD 8

​Amazon is kicking off the launch of its Alexa voice assistant on tablets, aka mobile, with an upgraded Fire HD 8 at a budget price.

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Like it or not, Apple really does have the 'courage' required to dump obsolete technology

It isn't as if Apple is removing the headphone jack from the iPhone you have in your pocket.

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GODAN, feeding the world with open data

Would you be skeptical if someone told you that feeding the world with open data can actually feed the world? That's GODAN's mission statement in a nutshell, and its leader talked to us about it.

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In new move, Apple won't reveal opening weekend iPhone 7 sales

We won't get an official idea of how the iPhone 7 is performing until Apple's next quarterly report.

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Now you can buy a USB stick that destroys anything in its path

Because who doesn't need a weaponized USB stick?

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DataRobot aims to automate low-hanging fruit of data science

DataRobot provides a brute force approach that shows it's possible to make data science aspirants more productive.

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Hands-on with a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge on Republic Wireless: A better WiFi calling experience

T-Mobile has had WiFi calling for years, but I've never been fully satisfied with its performance. Republic Wireless has perfected the WiFi calling experience and now offers modern Android smartphones to its low cost plans.

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Sweet SUSE! HPE snags itself a Linux distro

No one noticed but in HPE's spin-off of its software assets, the company also tied the knot with leading enterprise Linux power SUSE.

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Who influences CIOs? Here's the top 20

The most in-depth research report yet released on CIO influencers makes its debut. Look at the list and see what you think.

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Microsoft's Surface all-in-one PC said to headline October hardware launch

Microsoft's late October Fall hardware launch this year may be as much about its partners' Windows 10 devices as much as its own Surface-branded ones, sources say.

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MapR founder John Schroeder steps down, COO to replace

Schroeder, who has served as MapR's CEO since founding the company in 2009, will become executive chairman of the MapR board.

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Apple's failed fashion gamble

When the first Apple Watch was unveiled, it was clearly position as a fashion accessory. But in under a year-and-a-half, it has transitioned into a fitness device.

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Twitter's reaction to the Apple Launch

Twitter lit up in response to all of the announcements coming from Apple at its launch event.

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Twilio rolls out new enterprise plan promising more agility

The new offering addresses security, access management, and administrative issues.

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A10 Fusion: The silicon powering Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

The A10 Fusion doesn't offer as big a jump in performance as last year's A9, but it's still an impressive piece of silicon.

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iPhone 7 photography a game changer? Sorry, not sold

Opinion: The new camera capabilities are a fair upgrade, but unlikely to truly capture the imagination of photographers.

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Intel, Ericsson expand partnership to focus on media industry

The two companies are building on their existing 5G partnership to address challenges across the media value chain.

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NetApp launches mid-tier system for data lakes, partners with Zaloni

NetApp outlined an entry level all-flash array for mid-sized companies that are looking to manage data lakes.

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MedSec sued over St. Jude pacemaker vulnerability report

If St. Jude is to be believed, it was all about the money.

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US law enforcement throw online scam artists behind bars

Romance scams and fraudulent secret shopper schemes were only part of the conspiracy.

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Sophisticated Mac OS X backdoor uncovered

Researchers say the malware is able to steal data including audio, video and keystrokes.

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ANZ Bank to shuffle tech executive deck

Due to the looming departure of its COO, ANZ has changed its executive structure.

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iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: New features highlights

Here's everything that's new about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

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Intel, TPG to form jointly owned cybersecurity company called McAfee

Intel will sell off a majority stake in Intel Security to the private equity firm to create the new spin-off.

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HPE offloads 'non core' software assets to Micro Focus in $8.8 billion deal

The highly anticipated deal was announced along with HPE's third quarter results Wednesday after the bell.​

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Apple launches Everyone Can Code to teach kids Swift

More than 100 schools and districts have already signed up for the initiative.

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Apple publishes durability warning for new glossy Jet Black iPhone 7 finish

That new glossy black finish looks great, as long as you don't scratch it, so maybe you should keep it in a case.

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Apple iPhone 7 Plus: Ten reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 instead

Samsung offers the ultimate in smartphone design with the new Note 7 while Apple continues to improve on a few things in an attempt to catch the leader in the smartphone market.

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Box integrates with Google Docs, Springboard

The companies are aiming to make Box a third-party repository for content stored in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

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Apple launches iPhone 7: A bridge device for a 10-year anniversary iPhone in 2017?

Apple's iPhone 7 launch went about as expected, but it's unclear whether that's enough to keep the sales engine running ahead of what analysts see as an upgrade "super cycle" in 2017.

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Apple Watch Series 2: A smartwatch that appeals to the serious athlete

While the first generation Apple Watch was a fantastic smartwatch, serious athletes couldn't count on it to track the details of their outside activities without also carrying the iPhone. The Apple Watch Series 2 changes that for the better.

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Apple aims to make Apple Watch more engaging

Aiming to regain its market share in the wearables market, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 2, with snazzy new features for gaming and fitness.

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Apple Watch Series 2: New features

Here's what's new in the Apple Watch Series 2 smartwatch.

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Apple iPhone 7 event: By the numbers

The company gave an insight into how the company is faring.

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Apple gives iWork collaboration features

Apple demonstrated real-time collaboration for iWork docs in a move that catches the office suite up with a bevy of other rivals already in the field.

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Brazilian Paralympians benefit from technology innovation

The country's technology institute has developed solutions to boost athlete performance during the sporting events.

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Your dentist is probably using horribly insecure patient software

Three separate software systems used by dentists contain hard coded credentials, which could allow an attacker full access to patient databases.

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Michael Dell takes chairman seat on VMware board

Former VMware board chairman Joseph Tucci is resigning, along with John Egan, who's been a director on the VMware board since 2007.

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Windows 10 tip: Create a perfect background for your desktop or lock screen

Personalizing your desktop background or lock screen has always involved a guessing game: Will your favorite personal photo fit the screen, or will it be stretched and distorted? A hidden feature in the new Photos app guarantees success.

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Michael Dell on closing EMC deal: 'We can think in decades'

Dell Technologies has closed the purchase of EMC to create a massive privately held enterprise tech vendor. Michael Dell argues that scale matters and the combined company can thrive.

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Delta puts price tag on systems outage: $150 million in pretax income

The company said its August IT outage due to power issues hurt the bottom line for the September quarter and hit revenue.

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Star Trek: 50 years of positive futurism and bold social commentary

The combination of positive, visionary futurism with relevant social commentary distinguishes Star Trek from every other science fiction television program that has followed it.

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Why the iPhone 7 unveiling will leave people disappointed

Today's iPhone 7 unveiling is going to leave people thinking "is that it?" And with good reason.

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How to watch Apple's iPhone event live today

The technology giant is expected to announce the new iPhone, and more.

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How spoofing an Ethernet adaptor lets you sniff PC credentials

The trick works whether or not the target system is locked.

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Yelp lures researchers with $15k rewards in bug bounty program

The reviews website has launched a public bug bounty program with decent rewards for valid bug submissions.

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Amazon dives deeper into food industry with free restaurant deliveries

Amazon says that Prime customers in London will be able to order from their favorite eateries through the Prime Now app.

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LG V20 announced: Removable battery, microSD, and secondary display make it an enterprise contender

LG revealed its successor to the LG V10 and it looks like a winner with a large display, metal back, removable battery, microSD card slot, dual display, four cameras, and Android Nougat operating system.

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Smartphone apps account for half the time Americans spend online

The share of time spent on smartphone apps has been on an upward trajectory, according to new comScore data.

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Oracle acquires LogFire for cloud-based warehouse management

As Oracle looks to take on SAP, it has acquired LogFire to boost its SCM division.

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Microsoft to beef up Skype's team collaboration capabilities to take on Slack

Microsoft is working on a new Skype feature or product that's known as Skype Teams, which is said to be part of the company's plan to compete directly with Slack.

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Dell Technologies posts Q2 results

A day before the Dell and EMC transaction closes, Dell Technologies reports solid operating income improvement.

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GoDaddy buys WordPress management tool ManageWP

The deal will bolster GoDaddy's portfolio of services geared toward web developers and designers.

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​OpenOffice is dead. Long live LibreOffice

Yes, OpenOffice is dying. So what. It's successor, LibreOffice, is doing better than ever.

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Apple to announce premium wireless earbuds called 'AirPods': Report

Now that Apple is believed to have gotten rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7, there's word Apple is planning premium, wireless headphones. New Beats products could fill in the mid-range.

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Volvo and Autoliv announce new autonomous driving software company

The new company is expected to provide advanced driver assistance systems by 2019 and highly autonomous drive software by 2021.

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Why every iPhone 7 spec and rumor points to virtual reality

Perhaps Apple's iPhone 7 isn't just a smartphone, but part of an integrated system that is something else entirely? Meet iPhone 7 Pro, the VR machine.

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Fitbit leads wearables market as Apple Watch sales decline

According to new data from IDC, Apple Watch shipments plunged nearly 58 percent compared to the same quarter last year.

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PayPal expands partnership with MasterCard

The deal will help the digital payments provider to compete against other point-of-sale payment options.

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Google fixes final 'Quadrooter' flaws with new security patch

The outstanding flaws were fixed a month after the initial disclosure.

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How tiny 'natural nanobots' attack cancerous cells

The powerful drugs that kill cancer unfortunately also kill some healthy cells and cause nasty side effects. Millions of tiny robots could solve this dilemma by delivering medicine directly where it is needed.

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Last-minute iPhone 7 rumors point to water resistance, five color options

A noted Apple analyst has dropped several last-minute clues for the iPhone 7 event on Wednesday. Among them are IP7X water resistance, new storage options, and camera details.

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iPhone 7: New features rumor roundup

Here are the iPhone 7 features that Apple will likely unveil at tomorrow's unveiling.

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Dell Technologies lifts off: Here's what to watch as Dell, EMC, a bevy of enterprise businesses combine

Dell Technologies will be comprised of Dell, EMC, VMware, SecureWorks, Pivotal, Virtustream, VCE, and RSA. It's a datacenter juggernaut that'll need to be nimble as workloads move to the public cloud.

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Join us for a Twitter chat at #iPhone7onZDNet during the Apple event

Will you be watching the Apple event live? Want to talk about it with your favorite ZDNet editors? Join us at #iPhone7OnZDNet and share your thoughts.

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​How to watch NFL football online this fall

You have more choices for your football watching pleasure on the Internet than ever, and that's a problem.

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Box extends into workflow automation, potentially ServiceNow

Box launched Relay, a workflow automation platform built with IBM. The system expands Box's market and mission and may wind up competing with ServiceNow.

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Can I just ignore the recall and carry on using my Galaxy Note 7?

No, you shouldn't. And here's why.

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Micro-influencers are changing the way brands do social marketing according to new report

90 percent of micro-influencers charge brands under $250 to write branded posts. Are brands taking advantage of this low cost social marketing option?

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Qualcomm, AT&T to test how drones can use 4G LTE networks

Qualcomm said its researchers will team up with AT&T to test how unmanned aircraft systems can utilize cellular networks for processing, navigation and flying beyond line of sight.

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iPhone 7: Why do we even care?

With tomorrow's big Apple event about to use up more worldwide bandwidth than Netflix, David Gewirtz asks the one brave question we're all afraid to utter: "Why do we even care?"

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Galaxy Note 7 will no longer use Samsung SDI batteries, claims report

Samsung will no longer use batteries manufactured by its affiliate company Samsung SDI following multiple reports of the Galaxy Note 7's battery exploding.

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Intel snaps up Movidius to create future computer vision, virtual reality tech

The deal could push Intel further into next-generation technologies including VR, drones and artificial intelligence.

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British Airways passengers face chaos due to IT outage

Check-in system failures have caused lengthy delays and a return to handwriting for staff attempting to cope with the flow of passengers.

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Google boosts fiber optic online speeds across Asia

The tech giant has begun bringing faster connectivity to Asian countries.

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