My resolution - another year of sleeping with a fitness band

It's hard to keep New Year resolutions aimed at self-improvement, but I've done a much better in the past year, thanks to wearing a Microsoft Band 2.

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US government subcontractor leaks confidential military personnel data

The leak exposed personal data including Social Security numbers to the assigned posts of critical members of the US military, some of whom hold the highest levels of security clearance.

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Who controls the marketing tech stack in 2017: The CIO or CMO?

A funny thing happened along the way to using technology to better connect with the marketplace: The CIO and CMO both decided to have a hand in it. How will they agree and align in 2017 as digital becomes central to the end-to-end customer experience?

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2017: Here's what you should be paying attention to

A year is an incredibly long time in tech, but here are a few things you should be keeping an eye out for as the year progresses.

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eBay builds its own tool to integrate Kubernetes and OpenStack

Intent on keeping its developers happy, the e-commerce company has developed a framework for deploying containers on its large-scale OpenStack cloud.

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2016 in transport: Rocket misery, EV traction, and supercomputers

This year has changed the transport space with research movers, company shakers, and more than one high-profile failure.

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Lenovo updates ThinkPad laptops with Windows 10 Signature Edition, Intel Optane storage tech

The company's flagship notebooks will also feature Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors, support for Microsoft's Precision TouchPad drivers, and even a silver color option.

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Storage in 2017: Big improvements are on the way

If 2016 wasn't tumultuous enough for you - the world's largest storage company sold itself to Dell - you ain't seen nothin' yet. The pace of change in the storage industry is accelerating - and that's good for us.

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Microsoft's 2016: Windows 10 foibles and futures are the big stories

Here's a quick look back on what the audience for ZDNet's 'All About Microsoft' was clicking -- and what it means for Microsoft in 2016 and the year ahead.

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Is Microsoft's Surface Studio a $300 million business - and does it matter?

The Surface Studio is selling better than expected, according to Digitimes, but it's still very far from being a mass-market product. However, it could have other benefits for both Microsoft and the PC industry...

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Singapore startups must now grow up, think bigger

Country's government has helped get things started, but Singapore entrepreneurs need to embrace risks and look beyond local shores to expand their products and services.

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Amazon awarded patent for flying warehouse

As the e-commerce giant gets closer to establishing a drone delivery system, it may one day keep its inventory airborne.

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Obama, Feds outline technical, spear phishing details, sanctions vs. Russia over cyber attacks

The Department of Homeland Security and FBI laid out spear phishing techniques so network admins can better thwart what is alleged to be Russian hacking campaigns.

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Brazil Tech 2016: the year in review

We look at five key developments in technology this year for the Latin country, from continued investment from technology firms during the recession to the tech behind the Olympic Games.

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Stop calling everything a "hack"

Nevada state government's website was leaking thousands of social security numbers, and highly sensitive personal data. They said it was a hack. Spoiler alert: It wasn't.

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Big Data, Crystal Balls and Looking Glasses: Reviewing 2016, predicting 2017

End-of-year reviews are boring -- and everyone does them. Predictions are boring -- and they are hard. Of course, this is different -- because big data.

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LifeProof Fre for Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus: Form fitting rugged protection for outdoor adventures

It's the time of year when we hit the slopes, wade into the rivers, and hike through the white stuff. Thanks to LifeProof's newest Fre cases, you can rest assured your iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL will remain safe and sound.

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Singapore tech should have much to expect in 2017

Its economic outlook isn't looking great for the new year, but Singapore's tech landscape can offer some excitement with anticipated telco competition, learnings from smart nation pilots, and further development in autonomous driving.

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Nevada accidentally leaks thousands of medical marijuana dispensary applications

The data includes their dates of birth, home addresses, citizenship, and driving license and social security numbers of the applicants.

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Windows 10 tip: More hibernation secrets to save time and disk space

Hibernation is a great alternative to sleep, allowing you to cut your PC's power use to zero while still being able to quickly get back to work. Here's how to configure this feature and manage the size of the hibernation file.

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Singapore to record iris scans of citizens

Singapore's immigration department will begin collecting iris images of citizens and permanent residents as an additional personal identifier, which is aimed at improving the efficiency of its operations.

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Huawei Fit hands-on: An elegant $100 fitness watch with open data access

Fitbit is the leader in daily activity tracking, but the new Huawei Fit offers plenty to rival the Fitbit Blaze at half the cost. Long battery life is key to keeping a tracker on your body and the Huawei Fit exceeds the advertised battery life.

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2016 was a momentous year in storage

Looking back is more than nostalgia. It helps us see what has changed and what hasn't, and where we might improve. 2016 has been a momentus year for storage. Here are the top stories.

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The state of smart city technologies in 2016 and beyond

How has the smart city space changed in the past 12 months? ZDNet takes a look.

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Big Data's 2017: Can more meta thinking free us from current malaise?

Here's a roundup of annual predictions from around the Big Data industry. Key themes this year include artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud adoption, demand for data scientists and the growing importance of the Internet of Things.

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Singapore firms still resisting need for transformation

Just 15 percent of SMBs and 36 percent of large enterprises strongly agree with the need to change in order to adapt to slowing economic growth and technological disruption.

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Chrome will begin marking HTTP pages as 'non-secure'

Google's first wave of security changes to convert webmasters to HTTPS target pages that ask for login or credit card data

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Asus' latest Chromebook appears online for $499, but quickly pulled

Likely due at CES 2017, Asus' new Chromebook looks to pack a full HD screen with 360-degree hinge and two USB-C ports.

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Amazon reveals its top-selling product during 2016 holiday

Amazon said it had its best holiday season ever. Unsurprisingly, Amazon's own products topped the best-sellers list.

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Tesla, Panasonic ink deal for $256 million solar plant

The plant in Buffalo, NY will ramp to one gigawatt of module production by 2019.

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​FinTech and Blockchain: Are banks dead?

A top financial services technology executive and enterprise blockchain guru explains what you need to know.

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Smartphones in 2017: What's in the pipeline?

The latest rumors and trends in the smartphone industry. Apple, Samsung, and a few smaller players like OnePlus have a few tricks up their sleeves.

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Five banking security trends in Latin America

Cybercrime in the banking world is becoming more sophisticated in the region as attackers develop their own systems and replicate practices seen in other parts of the world. We look at five key trends for banking security in Latin countries.

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GE Transportation CEO Jamie Miller: Digital transformation requires a human touch

As industrial companies undergo a digital transformation, they can't discount the value of their employees' depth of knowledge, says GE Transportation CEO Jamie Miller.

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Robotics itching for disruption in APAC startup scene next year

With automation deem to be increasingly important among businesses and across industries, 45 percent of respondents in Asia believe robotics will be the sector most ready for disruption in the startup scene.

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Sowing the seeds for global growth

The adoption of cloud technology, for an organisation like Jurlique, can have enormous business benefits, extending well beyond the bottom line. It can also extends into the workplace culture and brand perceptions.

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2016 in review: iPhone continued success, Moto surprises, and rise of Huawei

Apple continues its fairly consistent market share, Samsung failed with the Note 7, Lenovo impressed with the Moto Z line, and Huawei continues its rise around the world.

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​CyanogenMod is dead. Long live LineageOS

Cyanogen has switched gears, leaving the Android variant CyanogenMod in the lurch, CyanogenMod's developers aren't giving up. They're forking the code into LineageOS.

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Acer's new Aspire C Series of all-in-one PCs offers Linux, FreeDOS options

Available in 21.5-inch and 23.8-inch options with ultra-slim bezels, the all-in-ones can be purchased with either Windows 10, FreeDOS or Linpus Simple Linux pre-installed. Prices start at $449.99.

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Snap acquires Israel-based AI startup for $40 million: Report

Snapchat's parent company has made another artificial intelligence play. This time, it's centered around e-commerce.

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Move over Raspberry Pi, here are a dozen, better alternatives

The Raspberry Pi might be the name that springs to mind when people think of single board computers for homebrew projects, but there are other boards out there worth considering.

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Cyanogen shutting down services and OS by December 31

Rocky times at Cyanogen turn for the worse. The open source project and source code will remain available, but there will be no more nightly builds.

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Is this the age of the smart wallet, or are they more trouble than they're worth?

If your smart wallet is lost or stolen, you can locate or track it with a smartphone. That's a cool idea, and it has attracted several crowd-funded projects such as Cashew, Ekster, SmartWallet, Walli, Wallor and Woolet. However, small, standalone trackers like TrackR's may do the job cheaper, and they're less risky purchases.

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Robotic process automation: the latest promise to liberate back offices

New generation of software seeks to pick up the work of previous solutions and digitize 'repetitive, routine, dreary and uninteresting' tasks.

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YubiKey for Windows Hello brings hardware-based 2FA to Windows 10

After a wait of nearly two months, Yubico has finally released an app that adds strong hardware authentication for unlocking Windows 10 PCs.

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Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech

US law enforcement alone have spent millions on the phone-cracking technology.

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Attention, cord-cutters: Here are the best internet video streaming services

Internet streaming services, such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV Now are getting to be almost as expensive as cable services, but Amazon Video, Netflix, and Hulu are still bargains.

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Here are Constellation Research's 2016 Enterprise Award Winners

Our analyst team picked this year's winners and runners-up across a series of enterprise tech areas, along with some of 2016's biggest tech flops.

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Hacks battered IT optimism in 2016; can 2017 enrich defenses

Awareness, standards, innovation key pieces of formula that could deliver better identity, access management

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Apple extends developer deadline for mandatory App Transport Security support

Apple has backtracked on demands for all App Store app developers to use secure network connections by the beginning of 2017.

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IT sector tops M&A activity in Brazil in 2016

Local tech firms remain attractive to investors for the third year running

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LG Tone Active+ hands-on: Integrated stereo speakers are perfect for an enhanced VR experience

While the LG Tone Active+ is focused on the active listener, the unique integrated stereo speakers make it the headset you want for your Samsung Gear VR or Google Daydream VR headset.

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Uber pulls self-driving cars from California roads

California's DMV revoked the registrations of Uber's 100 self-driving cars, because it didn't obtain the proper permits, the state claims.

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2016 Holiday gift guide: Smart speakers

From Amazon to Google, a virtual assistant is ready for your home or office this holiday season.

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White House AI report calls for "aggressive" policies to help workers

Millions of jobs will be threatened by AI, but "technology is not destiny," the report says, pushing for a three-pronged strategy to ensure AI benefits everyone.

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Nokia sues Apple in Europe, US for alleged patent infringement

The lawsuits cover 32 mobile patents that Nokia says Apple isn't licensing.

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Error - data not found: precarious data and architectures of the future

Can data from organizations as prominent as NASA vanish into thin air? A grass-roots initiative lead by scientists and researchers believes it just might, and is doing everything in its power to prevent this.

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Mophie Juice Pack Air Wireless for iPhone 7 Plus: Freedom from wires and dongles

One thing I always hated about Mophie battery packs was the long dongle needed to enjoy music. With the headphone jack removed, the dongle is gone while wireless charging is part of the Charge Force collection.

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Fitbit secures corporate wellness deals with several major customers

New York Life, Pitney Bowes, SAP and others will be offering more Fitbit-related wellness benefits and services to their employees.

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DIY-IT: Top 10 how-to articles of 2016

We publish a lot of how-to articles here on ZDNet, especially in the DIY-IT column hosted by David Gewirtz. To wrap up our year, David takes you through ten of the most popular how-tos from 2016. Happy New Year, folks!

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Windows 10 tip: Keep your laptop from waking up in your travel bag

Everyone who owns a laptop knows the feeling of reaching into a travel bag to discover that your PC woke up unexpectedly at some point, chewing through your battery without your knowledge. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

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DataStax Managed Cloud spotlights new richness of choices for enterprises

With the acquisition of DataScale last month, DataStax becomes the latest database player to control its own destiny in the cloud. DataStax' move signifies, for customers that the choices for running managed database services in the cloud has never been richer.

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Two weeks with T-Mobile Digits: The end of missed calls and texts

As a mobile enthusiast, I tend to carry multiple phones while also having access to wearables and tablets. With Digits, I am now able to effortlessly have every connected device synced up.

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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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Transform your smartphone into three interesting, unusual and useful gadgets

Your smartphone is a very versatile tool. Here are some interesting, unusual and useful things you can make it do, from fixing your car to diagnosing a heart condition.

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This startup is aiming to bring the cost of microsatellite data services down to earth

With more small satellites filling our skies, Italian startup Leaf Space thinks its network of ground stations can help introduce new, more economic services.

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Brandis rushes to release telco metadata for civil proceedings

Australia's attorney-general has allowed just 15 working days over summer for submissions on a proposed massive expansion of access to retained telco user data.

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Protecting information for Queensland Police

During Telstra Vantage 2016, we gave an insight into how we helped to secure a more mobile Queensland Police force.

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Why Windows 10 users have better anti-virus protection

The latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report shows an increase in the use of anti-virus software following the introduction of Windows Defender, and highlights the extra security improvements in Windows 10

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Twitter CTO Adam Messinger stepping down

After five years with the company, Messinger announced his departure in a tweet.

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7-Eleven and Flirtey complete a month of regular drone deliveries

More than 70 deliveries of items like over-the-counter medicine were made to a select group of 12 customers.

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Happy Holidays: Linux Mint get a major upgrade

The best Linux desktop just got even better.

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Eight great Linux gifts for the holiday season

Here are some holiday present suggestions for the open-source or Linux fan on your gift list.

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Can the Healthcare Industry Maintain the Speed of Technology?

People are no longer patients, but instead they are consumers of healthcare. This blog explores how the healthcare ecosystem must evolve to support this shift in consumerism, the increased patient data that is available, the IoT, electronic medical records (EMRs), shifts in politics, and the transformation to outcome based care.

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Microsoft SharePoint-OneDrive sync now due in January 2017

Microsoft has pushed back slightly its delivery target for SharePoint-OneDrive sync, and is rolling out a standalone OneDrive sync client for Mac.

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Human OS launched to scale up Facebook Messenger chatbot programs

With thousands of chatbots on Facebook Messenger, how can brands utilize chatbots to improve their interactions with consumers? Can a chatbot make smarter on-the-fly decisions than a human?

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How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)

Got a pile of old drives that you need to wipe before sending them to Silicon Heaven? Or do you want to wipe a drive in a computer that you are selling or giving away? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the job done.

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BlackBerry posts small profit as focus shifts to security software

Albeit a small profit, the stock jumped by more than 2 percent.

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Methbot: Russian botnet steals millions from US companies every day

Up to $5 million every day is being stolen in what researchers call one of the most profitable bot operations in existence.

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The cheapskate's guide to buying a new PC or Mac

Only suckers pay sticker price for a new Windows PC or Mac. If you're patient and willing to do some research, you can save hundreds of dollars and get a more powerful configuration than you ever dreamed possible. Here's how.

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Over configuring - and how to fix it

Over configuration of IT resources - both real and virtual - is a massive waste of money. But until CEOs and CFOs decide to fix it, IT and users will happily keep wasting tens of billions every year. We can do better!

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Fear, pain and loathing as Reliance Jio tries to throttle the competition

The entire telecom industry in India is headed for a slowdown thanks to rock-bottom rates in an environment that already is witnessing flat data revenues.

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2016: Apple's year of ups and downs

It's been a year of ups, and also quite a few downs for Apple.

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Free, open source: Games that use machine learning to boost autism attention spans

Intensive education is the best way of reducing autism symptoms in children, but it can be costly, which is why Turkish startup Otsimo decided that free, open-source games could really help.

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Some Cynical BI Predictions for 2017!

Some cynical predictions for Business Intelligence and Analytics in 2017...

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Box won't say if it's giving your secrets to the government

The company says it only gives up customer data when "required by applicable law." But if it's keeping quiet on reportable figures, should we assume the worst?

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Qantas Group selects SAP executive Susan Doniz as CIO

SAP executive Susan Doniz will fulfil the role of CIO at Qantas, effective from late January 2017.

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Tech Ticker: Mac stagnant? Tim Cook promises "great desktops in our roadmap"

In an exchange with employees on a private message board, Apple CEO Time Cook scoffs at the idea that the Mac desktop is dead.

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Florida court says password disclosure not protected by Fifth Amendment

Ruling contradicts earlier cases, could have broader implications for digital age, recognized data-protection methods

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Apple CEO Tim Cook explains why he met with President-elect Donald Trump

In an answer to employees obtained by TechCrunch, Cook explains why he went to Trump Tower.

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Mark Zuckerberg shares insights gained from building his AI 'butler' Jarvis

The project underscored, for example, the need for common APIs and standards for smart homes.

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New state bill wants to put porn blocks on new computers

The bill aims to prevent access to sites that facilitate prostitution and trafficking.

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Google's Waymo teases first photos of self-driving Chrysler minivan

Google's new self-driving car company Waymo showed its sensor-equipped minivan through a partnership with Fiat Chrysler in a Medium post on Sunday. It looks like any other Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid -- with sensors.

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Gallery: Google's Waymo shows self-driving van with plenty of sensors

Google's new Waymo self-driving car company showed the first images of its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan that will begin testing on public streets in 2017.

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CIO view: Inside the World Health Organization

An exclusive conversation with the Chief Information Officer of WHO reveals technology used to prepare for and manage outbreaks of disease on a global scale.

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The SAP platform and digital transformation

I had the opportunity to attend SAP TechEd in Barcelona recently in order to assess the software giant's latest enhancements to their platform. In the process, I also gauged its readiness to fully support that urgent IT priority of our time, digital transformation.

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Lenovo reorganizes Brazil operation

The company is "adapting costs to a new market reality"

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ZDNet Government: 2016 was a heck of year, wasn't it?

Today is the day the Electoral College will confirm America's new president. ZDNet Government's David Gewirtz marks the occasion with a look back on the weird, wild, wacky, insane year that was 2016.

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Will AR wearables replace your iPhone?

One Apple analyst believes that AR wearables will be what replaces the iPhone in your pocket.

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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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Adding computer science to the art of marketing

Q&A with CEO of digital marketing company iQaunti.

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Chorus selects former Telstra COO Kate McKenzie as CEO

Kate McKenzie, who served as COO of Telstra from 2013 to 2016, will be assuming the role of CEO of New Zealand telco Chorus as of February 2017.

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Serious Ubuntu Linux desktop bugs found and fixed

Remote code execution bugs in Apport, an Ubuntu Linux default file handler, has opened a door to attacks and crashes.

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It's Academic for Telstra Business Technology Services

It seems like only yesterday when coming straight out of the school certificate in 1981, my dad told me it was time I got a job, a real one.

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​The best Linux laptop: The 2016 Dell XPS 13

Dell's fifth-generation open-source developer laptop isn't just good, it's great.

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Super Mario Run, Pixel XL, Moto Z, T-Mobile DIGITS (MobileTechRoundup show #387)

I finally bought a Pixel XL while Kevin can't stop playing Super Mario Run. These topics and many more were discussed on this week's podcast.

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Ticwatch 2 hands-on: Forget expensive Apple and Google watches, this $200 smartwatch packs it all in

The wearable market continues to struggle and its tough to justify a smartphone companion priced at $350 to more than $1,000. Mobvoi's Ticwatch 2 offers all you need, including GPS, music storage, a voice assistant, vibrant display, and heart rate monitor. At just $199.99 for all of this, it is the watch to get for those with any interest in wearable technology.

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CIO leadership: Two female role models

Senior executives from Intel and Biogen explain the unique opportunities and challenges of Chief Information Officers. Ground truths from two powerful women.

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Uber operating self-driving cars in California, despite threatened legal action

California regulators want Uber to obtain proper permits for its self-driving car service. Uber isn't budging. For defying the order, Consumer Watchdog is calling for Uber executives to be arrested.

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Lenovo planning Chrome OS edition of its Yoga Book hybrid tablet/laptop

Joining existing Windows and Android Yoga Book editions, this might be the most interesting Chromebook released when it arrives in 2017.

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IoT and Agriculture: A natural combination

Solid examples of IoT applicability are sometimes hard to articulate. But agriculture provides a use case that is quite concrete, even if in rural environments.

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2016's five best internet media streaming devices

A new generation of streaming devices give cord-cutters a wider away of good choices than ever. Here are the best of the best.

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Mobile tech innovations we want to see next year

We want more innovation in our mobile phones and want hype turned into reality. Here are my predictions of hot trends for mobiles on their way in 2017.

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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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MapR: A rebel with a cause

While MapR's open core strategy is no longer an outlier in the Hadoop ecosystem, its converged platform remains unique. While there remain gaps with regard to data governance, MapR could have a strong TCO story to tell.

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Microsoft outlines plans to build a 'world graph' for geographic data

Microsoft, HERE, TomTom and Esri are collaborating on building a world graph of geographic data that's integrated with Microsoft's Azure cloud.

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Ameriprise leak exposes millions of dollars worth of accounts

An internet-connected backup drive exposed social security, bank account, and financial planning data.

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Digitizing the analog film process: Why is this taking so long?

Digital video is a major driver of storage growth, but it has yet to fully replace film - an analog medium - in many feature films. The holdup? We're replacing human expertise with metadata - which means defining the digital process much more exactly than we ever did with film.

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27 Rogue One and other Star Wars goodies you can 3D print right now

Whether it's an R2D2 egg cup, Darth Vader's melting mask, or storm trooper snow flake ornaments, if you can think of it, you can 3D print it.

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Faster software release cycles push design thinking into the Agile camp

While Agile and design thinking come from two different places, the similarities are striking.

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Brazilian mobile market to shrink in 2016

Sales are predicted to decrease by 10 percent, says study

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10 best smartphones for the 2016 holiday season

There are some fantastic options in the $400 range this year, with three devices making their way onto Matthew Miller's top 10 list.

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iOS 10.2: Apple gets it right, finally

It's taken Apple three months, but iOS 10.2 now brings back the performance and stability that iOS 10 previously took away.

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The best food technology inventions ever

In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things and significantly enhanced our lives. In part twelve for Thanksgiving, we look at advances in food development that have made eating such a pleasurable activity.

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The next wave of IT: Where do we go from here?

Everyone's talking about digital transformation, but what do they really mean?

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Turnbull's agile struggle is all glitz and no grunt

Malcolm Turnbull planned to launch Australia into a continuous innovation boom. Instead, a string of IT disasters have shown, yet again, that you can't skip the fundamentals.

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Evernote backtracks on privacy policy change after user revolt

Users didn't want machines or Evernote staff to read their notes without express permission.

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Adobe delivers record revenue on Q4 earnings beat

The company continues to push an aggressive cloud strategy toward record-setting revenue growth.

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Oracle's quarterly cloud revenue surpasses $1B

The software reports mixed Q2 2017 results but continued growth of its cloud business.

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How to delete or protect your Yahoo account

It's time to seriously consider deleting your Yahoo account. Can't? OK, here's what you can do to protect it.

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Report: IoT gives advertisers a new way to target millennial yuppies

The next time a connected device owner is running low on kombucha, she might be looking for an ad for more on her smart fridge.

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Tech Ticker: No more Windows 10 preview builds in 2016; uBlock Origin for Edge goes live

Windows 10 Insiders can take the rest of the year off, with Microsoft deciding that no new Insider Preview builds will ship until after New Year's. And still exclusive club of Microsoft Edge extensions now has a new member, the popular uBlock Origin ad blocker.

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Brazilian government advances IoT plan

A comprehensive study on the state of the technology in the country will be carried out ahead of the launch of a national strategy next year.

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FCC chairman Tom Wheeler is stepping down

Wheeler was appointed to the top position at the FCC more three years ago by the President Barack Obama.

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Fitbit's challenge: Winning over Pebble developers, community

Fitbit's acquisition of Pebble's software platform revolved around talent and intellectual property. But don't forget the goodwill related to engaging Pebble's third party developer community.

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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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APAC users concerned about lack of safety standards in driverless vehicles

Half of Asia-Pacific respondents will buy or use a driverless car when available, but lack of safety standards and being targeted by hackers are top concerns, reveals survey.

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Salesforce closes Krux acquisition for smarter marketing

The Krux platform brings key innovations to the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, such as allowing marketers to tap into any Salesforce data.

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Fujitsu secures 32 million euro deal to push Finnish smart healthcare projects

The Apotti project aims to unify the country's healthcare and social systems.

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Nokia to acquire IP network analytics firm Deepfield

The deal marks Nokia's evolution from traditional handsets into the world of networking and data analytics.

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Volkswagen snaps up stake in EV charging tech firm Hubject

The automaker is betting big on new technologies to put old scandals to rest.

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Wynn Las Vegas installing an Amazon Echo in every hotel room

Staying in a luxurious hotel room means enjoying special perks and amenties you may not have at home. In 2017, guest of the Wynn in Las Vegas will be able to control their room via voice control thanks to the Amazon Echo deployment.

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How young Lebanese devs are tackling their country's Syrian refugee crisis

With refugees from Syria flooding into its far smaller neighbour, Lebanon, local technologists are working to help respond to the humanitarian crisis.

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No foreign ownership issues in TPG's path to becoming fourth Singapore telco

The Australian telco says it is not aware of any concerns specific to its operations in Singapore, where it has a local entity and will have an employee base of some 450.

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Windows 10 tip: Create a full image backup using this hidden tool

Do you miss the old Windows 7 backup tool? It's still there, well hidden in Windows 10, and its most impressive trick is the option to create a complete image-based backup.

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Jury sides with Arista over Cisco in IP case

Under the "scenes a faire" doctrine, the jury found that Arista does not owe the $335 million in copyright damages that Cisco sought.

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Don't like Evernote's new privacy policy? Here are five free alternatives

Now that Evernote will allow humans to sift through your data, it might be time to jump to a different provider.

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Yahoo hacked again, more than one billion accounts stolen

The company said the attack was "likely distinct" from a separate hack in September.

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Microsoft to disable most Flash content in its Edge browser

Following in the footsteps of other major browser makers, Microsoft announced plans to enable Click-to-Run functionality for Flash-based content in the next public release of its default web browser for Windows 10.

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Designing the future: Silicon Valley struggles with diversity and inclusivity

As Silicon Valley's importance to the world economy continues to grow there are questions about its homogeneity and its exclusivity.

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When hit with ransomware, most businesses pay up

A recent study from IBM Security suggests nearly 70 percent of business victims paid hackers to recover data compromised in a ransomware attack.

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Affair website Ashley Madison settles charges after hack exposes 36 million users

The Toronto-based company will pay $1.6 million to settle FTC and state charges.

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Amazon Prime Air makes its first drone delivery

The e-commerce giant's drone delivery program hit a big milestone in the UK, where it's running a private drone trial with two customers.

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Microsoft's R Server 9: more predictive analytics, in more places

Microsoft's newest release of its R Server product adds new ready-to-run algorithms and flexible deployment options. The result: even non-experts can build predictive models and integrate them into their apps and databases.

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Here's how to get back the MacBook battery feature Apple doesn't want you to have

Rather than fix the time remaining estimate in its Battery menu bar widget, Apple removed it in the macOS 10.12.2 update. Here's how to get it back.

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AMD's Ryzen could be the defining processor of 2017

It's no secret that AMD has had a tough decade or so, and that the brand has begun to wither in Intel's shadow. But all that could change with Ryzen.

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What else is coming in Windows 10 IoT Core with the Creators Update?

Cortana isn't the only new feature coming to Microsoft's Windows 10 for IoT variants with the Creators Update release. Here's what else is on the feature list.

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Evernote's new not-so-privacy policy will let employees read your notes

The note-taking app will let humans (and not just machines) sift through your private data.

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Harman/Kardon readies a Cortana-powered speaker

Microsoft is making available to its partners, like audio specialist Harman/Kardon, a new software development kit to help them build Cortana-capable devices.

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FimFum releases app to show, pause, and talk on videos without sending

Snapchat-like FimFun brings privacy to video, and encourages instant feedback, without sending large files over the internet.

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Why finance craves big data: A perfect storm of disruption and opportunity

The financial services domain, where real-time is measured in milliseconds, holds particular interest for big data applications and vendors for a number of reasons: architecture, regulation, transparency, decision-making, and the need for speed.

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HP to add security features to commercial EliteBook laptops

HP said it will add more BIOS protection to its EliteBook 800 series of laptops.

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Photojournalists and filmmakers call on camera makers to build in encryption

Filmmakers and photojournalists have their cameras and footage seized "at a rate that is literally too high to count," according to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

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Sacrificing router flexibility for security with Google Wifi and OnHub

It's time to rethink the home and small office router. In an age of constant exploits and vulnerabilities, perhaps Google has the answer.

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Do not use these internet statistics if you are an Australian politician

Australia is doing better than ever/about the same/much worse -- delete as appropriate to fit your world view -- according to the latest Akamai State of the Internet Connectivity report.

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TPG outbids MyRepublic to snag Singapore's fourth telco license

Australia's TPG Telecom submits winning bid of S$105 million to secure 60MHz of spectrum, beating local provider MyRepublic in a "surprise" result that puts the spotlight on the former's ability to win customers.

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Apple pulls latest Apple Watch update after bricking some models

Apple pulled watchOS 3.1.1 after bricking some Series 2 smartwatches. The update was intended to fix bugs.

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Nextcloud adds security and scalability to its private cloud offering

The latest version of Nextcloud adds business security and scalability improvements to its small business cloud.

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IEEE publishes draft report on 'ethically aligned' AI design

More than 100 experts in artificial intelligence and ethics are attempting to advance public discussion surrounding the ethical considerations of AI.

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Microsoft officially launches Zo.ai, more bot-building tools

This year was a big one for Microsoft, across the company, in expanding its AI footprint. Today, Microsoft is rolling out new bot -, translation and tools that all have an AI tie-in.

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Popular CentOS Linux server gets a major refresh

The new CentOS 7 release, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3, has arrived.

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Slack intros video calling for Google Chrome, Mac and Windows 10 apps

Slack is also rolling out a emoji response feature, so colleagues can throw out a virtual high-five or thumbs up during a meeting.

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Google's self-driving car unit spins off as Waymo

Waymo, which stands for "a new way forward in mobility," launches after nearly eight years as part of the Google X research unit.

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Qualcomm, Google to team up on Android Things, eye Internet of things apps

Next year Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors will have hooks into Google's Android Things OS, which is now in a developer preview. Will the IoT OS race matter though?

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Docker for Microsoft's Azure hits public beta

Docker for Azure is now available for public beta testing. Here's what's new since the private beta launched in June.

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2016 Christmas gift guide: Tech gifts for non-techies

It may come as a bit of a surprise to some, but not everyone out there is as in love with technology as we are? But that doesn't mean that they won't find tech gifts useful. And who knows, next year they too many be a tech-head!

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Intuit TurboTax opens to developers to give consumers more use of personal data

The move is also part of Intuit's strategy to make TurboTax a year-round financial services product and ultimately a more steady source of corporate revenues.

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Peak Design Everyday Backpack hands-on: Intelligent design, flexible compartmentalization, and quick access

The Peak Design Everyday Backpack checks all the boxes for a multi-purpose backpack while offering an optimal experience for the photographer.

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Saleforce brings bot conversations, SMS, Facebook Messenger to Service Cloud

The gist of LiveMessage is that companies should be able to connect to customers and service them as a friend-to-friend interaction would occur via an app like Facebook Messenger.

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Ctrl+Z, book review: Free speech versus privacy in the digital age

Should you be able to demand that personal information on the internet be deleted, hidden or anonymised? This book provides a much-needed measured analysis of the 'right to be forgotten'.

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IBM partners with Delos to find connections between health and indoor spaces

The insights gained from combining IBM's cognitive technologies and Delos' data should be useful for building healthier living and work environments.

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Android, iOS secure ID: Estonia says it's taking digital authentication to new levels

Early next year, Estonia rolls out its new Smart-ID digital identity system, which is not dependent on a SIM card and can be used around the world.

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Our planes are now 'big flying mobile devices' and top hacking targets

If we don't change our "closed network thinking," the situation could become very serious in the future.

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China targets aviation industry to spy and steal secrets

Security experts say that the country is the main threat actor threatening the safety of our airports and flights.

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Security flaw in McAfee enterprise software gives attackers root access

The security company took six months to patch the set of security vulnerabilities.

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Google snaps up smartwatch OS startup Cronologics to boost Android Wear

The startup originally created by Google employees is coming home.

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Consumers check smartphones more than 9 billion times a day and enable new businesses

Consumers are screenaholics and are checking their smartphones 1 billion times a day more than a year ago, said Deloitte & Touche. Here's a look at some industries that benefit.

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Apple held talks to invest up to $1 billion in SoftBank tech fund: Report

SoftBank's upcoming $100 billion 'Vision Fund' was touted alongside President-elect Donald Trump at a meeting earlier this month.

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India makes some gains in electronic manufacturing but faces a long, arduous road ahead

According to a recent study, little value addition in electronic manufacturing and unemployable graduates will cause a 150 million jobless youth in a decade or so -- in other words, social armageddon -- if the Indian government fails to up the education and skills quotient in the country.

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Google inks deal with Cuba's state-run telecom provider

The deal won't expand internet access in the communist country, but it will give Cubans who already have internet access faster connections to Google-branded content.

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2016 was year of progress vs. pilfering

FBI, Apple set tone for year that saw progress in on-going attempt to devise better access controls

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CoreOS adds automatic updating to Kubernetes

In the new Tectonic, CoreOS will make it possible to automatically update Kubernetes, the popular cloud container management program.

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Google releases Gboard for Android, adds search to keyboard

Now replacing Google Keyboard, Gboard for Android is available months after its release on iOS.

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BMC appoints Peter Leav, previously of Polycom, as president and CEO

Leav succeeds Bob Beauchamp, who will continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Directors for BMC.

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Microsoft: Surface Hub demand is strong; product is now in stock

Microsoft officials say they've sold Surface Hub conferencing systems to more than 2,000 customers since March, and that they've now got their supply situation under control.

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Apple rolls out 'Report Junk' feature to deal with iCloud spam

Overall, the Report Junk feature is more of a whack-a-mole solution than a actual fix.

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Apple releases iOS 10.2 - Here's what's new

Fire up up iPhones and iPads because it's time for the long-awaited iOS 10.2 update.

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3D printing hands on: Making a replacement part

It's surprisingly easy to create and print replacement parts. In this hands on, David Gewirtz shows how he created a remote control cover replacement. The big picture: 3D printing enables virtual spare parts inventories.

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Microsoft to bring Cortana to IoT devices with screens in 2017

Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update, coming next year, will include the ability for Cortana to work from across the room with certain IoT devices -- but only those with screens.

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Will Samsung's AI dreams with Viv be hampered by Google, Android?

Samsung has big plans for artificial intelligence and acquired a digital assistant named Viv. But a partnership with Google means Google Assistant leads on the smartphone. Samsung, however, sees more AI touch points ahead.

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Latest Microsoft Skype preview adds voice translation for phone calls

Microsoft has added Skype Translator support for mobile and landline phone calls to the latest version of Skype Preview for Windows 10 PC Insider testers.

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Women in technology: Advice from Intel and Biogen

Two successful senior executives -- both former CIOs -- offer practical and helpful advice to companies, men, and women on improving gender diversity in technology.

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Microsoft Ventures invests in four more startups; creates AI fund

Since May, Microsoft Ventures has made investments in 18 companies/entities. It also now has a dedicated AI fund.

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2016: The year Apple stumbled

And 2017 seems set to be an even tougher year for the Cupertino giant.

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Brazil-US undersea cable suffers delays

The Google-backed link is now expected to be ready by Q2 2017

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Stratoscale's Symphony 3 enables AWS-compatible, hybrid cloud adoption

The latest version of the three-year-old firm's cloud infrastructure software takes it from the private cloud to hybrid.

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Lattice Semiconductor advances FPGA capabilities

With the release of the iCE40 UltraPlus, Lattice adds key enhancements to its FPGA family that will drive innovation in IoT and mobile.

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Can open source and open systems really open the door to healthier democracies?

Recent debate in Spain focusing on using the cloud to increase citizen participation in political processes has found the technology itself is only part of the issue.

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2016's five best virtual reality headsets

This year made consumer virtual reality headsets, well, a reality. Major hardware players now have affordable offerings on the market, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

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Apple chief Tim Cook to deliver MIT's 2017 commencement speech

Cook will likely be speaking to a few future employees during his speech.

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Tech Ticker: uBlock Origin for Edge goes live

The still exclusive club of Microsoft Edge extensions now has a new member, the popular uBlock Origin ad blocker.

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2016: The year flagship phones became skippable

For the cost of a brand new Google Pixel XL or iPhone 7 Plus, you can buy a pair of Huawei Mate 8s and still treat yourself to a decent dinner.

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Apple AirPods delay caused by audio sync issue: Report

It doesn't look like Apple AirPods will be available before Christmas.

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Tim Cook, Larry Page, other top leaders to attend Trump's tech meeting

This week's technology roundtable at Trump Tower includes high profile leaders of Apple, Facebook, Google, Oracle and others, according to Recode.

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New ransomware lets you decrypt your files — by infecting other users

The ransomware will lock your files, unless you pay up. But it also contains a far more sinister method of decrypting your files.

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iPhone and iPad 'Power User' tips and tricks

A selection of quick and simple tips and tricks to help you get the most from your iPhone or iPad. Now updated with reader suggestions.

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The cheapskate's guide to buying a new PC or Mac

Only suckers pay sticker price for a new Windows PC or Mac. If you're patient and willing to do some research, you can save hundreds of dollars and get a more powerful configuration than you ever dreamed possible. Here's how.

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Agile methodologies may save the day for digital transformation, McKinsey says

7 ways to open up the digital and data transformation process and get IT and businesspeople talking about what's really important.

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Apple iPad or Amazon Fire: Which is the best holiday tablet?

The holidays are but a few short weeks away and I'm once again being inundated by questions relating to a dilemma people are facing - between Apple's iPad or Amazon's Fire tablet range, which is the best?

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Three serious Linux kernel security holes patched

It's time to patch your Linux servers and PCs again.

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Dark side of wearables: Tsunami of useless medical big data

Millions of consumers have been buying wearables designed to collect biometric health signals but doctors say it will be years before they provide real medical benefits.

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Netgear users advised to stop using affected routers after severe flaw found

Anyone can exploit the flaw after the exploit code was published.

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Dell retains PC sales leadership in Brazil

The manufacturer is the best sales performer across all segments in the third quarter

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Starbucks charts its digital future as CEO Schultz sets to depart

Starbucks' technology chief plans to build on previous digital successes and add new technologies that boost personal engagements digitally and anticipate customer behaviors.

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Amazon pairs with Conexant to create AudioSmart dev kit for Amazon Alexa

Amazon is driving the voice revolution forward to bring new devices featuring voice activated Amazon Alexa

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Hello Moto: Timely Android 7 Nougat update propels Z Force Droid over the Google Pixel XL

One compelling reason to buy a Moto X was the confidence in knowing that Android upgrades would be timely while the user experience was nearly stock. Lenovo killed that strategy, but it looks like things are improving with the Moto Z.

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iOS 10: Tips and hidden secrets

Most of these should work on all iPhones or iPads that support iOS 10; but note that some are only available on newer devices.

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iOS 10: 'Power User' tips and tricks

A selection of quick and simple tips and tricks to help you get the most from your iPhone or iPad.

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Why RAID 5 still works, usually

In 2007 I predicted that RAID 5 would cease to work to prevent data loss. And yet, as 2017 dawns, many people are using RAID 5 successfully. No, I wasn't wrong. Here's what changed - and how to save your data when a RAID 5 drive dies.

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SAP turns to new partners to help build successful IoT ecosystem

The Internet of Things will open doors for SAP with new and existing customers, but not without the help of some nontraditional partners.

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​This app is trying to kill the car, and Helsinki is doing its best to help it

Using the Whim app, Helsinki becomes the first city to try out an all-inclusive mobility service covering public transportation, taxis, and even car rentals.

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How the Cyber Kangaroo can help defend the Internet of Things

A 'cyber game' held in Canberra suggests that commercial and diplomatic solutions would be more effective long-term than chasing the hackers.

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AT&T vice chairman Ralph de la Vega to retire end of 2016

Thaddeus Arroyo, head of AT&T Mexico, will move into de la Vega's spot as the head of international and business operations.

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US government seeks more data on Apple customers

New data says the tech giant complied with over three-quarters of all US requests.

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Developers: Will AI run you out of your job?

Forrester: AI will disrupt how developers build applications and the nature of the applications they build.

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Google lets developers build 'Conversation Actions' for Google Home

Starting today, developers can use Actions on Google, the developer platform for the Google Assistant, to build services for Google's voice-activated speaker.

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Microsoft to offer option of 16 years of Windows Server, SQL Server support through new Premium Assurance program

Microsoft's coming 'Premium Assurance' for Software Assurance customers for Windows Server and SQL Server will offer 16, instead of 10, years of support.

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How to use cloud BI and analytics to drive innovation

New research report highlights three imperatives for organizations seeking to drive innovation with cloud BI and analytics.

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Yahoo fixes flaw allowing an attacker to read any user's emails

The company issued a $10,000 reward to the researcher for privately reporting the flaw.

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'Windows 10 on Qualcomm' is Microsoft's attempt to drag the PC into the 21st century

Next year sees Microsoft bring a natively compiled version of Windows 10, complete with an x86 emulation layer, to Qualcomm's ARM processors. Can this reinvigorate the PC industry?

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São Paulo phases out physical parking tickets

Drivers now have to use digital alternatives for paper pay and display permits

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Here's what's first on Microsoft's LinkedIn integration to-do list

The Microsoft and LinkedIn deal officially has closed. Now the integration of the two companies products and services begins. Here's what's up first.

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Dell Technologies Q3 data center, cloud infrastructure results mixed, PC business fares well

Dell Technologies third quarter results include 52 days of EMC and VMware results.

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Microsoft has reclaimed its birthright: Windows 10 to overtake Windows 7 within a year

With devices more compelling than Apple's, a new partnership with Linux, and a very strong cloud strategy, Microsoft is back, and better than ever.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 reportedly features all-screen front, virtual home button

Samsung's next flagship, tipped for a March 2017, will feature a mighty all-screen front, thanks to new OLED technology.

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FINRA's moving HBase to Amazon S3: The back story

Moving to the cloud shouldn't be lift and shift. FINRA's experience shows the best results come when you rethink your data, storage, and compute architecture for elastic environments, and you rethink your people and processes to embrace DevOps. For FINRA, the results translated to a tidy savings of $1 million annually.

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Can AI really run a traditional bank with no staff? This startup thinks so

Italian fintech firm Euklid plans to go beyond bitcoin machine learning to offer the services of a traditional bank, but almost entirely run by AI.

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Artificial Intelligence Is The Next "Killer Feature" In Enterprise Software

Artificial intelligence is quickly knocking down the dominoes of complex tasks that computers have long struggled with.

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Windows 10 tip: Turn on File History for automatic backups

Windows 10's File History feature keeps regular copies of files so you can roll back to a previous version of a file or restore an entire system. The feature is designed to use an external drive, but you can also specify a network location. Here's how.

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Backdoor vulnerabilities discovered in Sony IP cameras

Over 80 different Sony IP camera models are impacted by the security vulnerability.

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DDoS platform lures hackers to attack websites for points and prizes

The gamification lures hackers into the fold with exploit tools and fraud software up for grabs.

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Microsoft to PC makers: Let's make some Windows 10 ARM-based PCs

Microsoft will bring a natively compiled version of Windows 10 to Qualcomm's ARM processors next year, plus an x86 emulation layer, designed to run on a new class of Windows 10 mobile PCs.

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Microsoft's reveals its next steps to bring mixed reality to the masses

Microsoft is readying its Windows PC and device-maker partners to build new extended reality devices and the PCs to which they'll be tethered.

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Give data personality traits to improve analysis

The shape of a fish, for instance, can be used to reflect different characteristics of an entity and support data visualisation.

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Microsoft's latest Windows 10 test build adds more Cortana voice control for PCs

Windows 10 Creators Update test build 14986 adds more Cortana voice-control capabilities, as well as support on the back end for a coming Windows 10 differential-update capability.

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VR headset manufacturers launch the Global Virtual Reality Association

With the virtual reality market poised to take off, several tech companies are creating a nonprofit to foster the industry and develop best practices.

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Slack expands Google partnership with new Google Drive integrations

Google Docs and Drive were among the earliest Slack integrations and remain among the most popular, Slack says.

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Here are seven things Trump and tech leaders should discuss at next week's meeting

Cybersecurity, H-1Bs and Net Neutrality and taxes on Internet sales are just a few of the hot-button issues for Trump and tech bigwigs to discuss as soon as possible.

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Microsoft developers take note: Build 2017 will be in Seattle May 10 to 12

Microsoft is combining some of its previously separate large-format conferences for 2017, and is pushing back its Build developers confab to May next year.

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These college students were behind BBC, Trump cyberattacks

One of the hacktivists who used distributed denial-of-service attacks to target major websites is still a teenager.

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T-Mobile DIGITS: Innovative tech releases you from the one number, one phone limit

T-Mobile hinted last year that its one number, multiple device solution would make AT&T NumberSync look small. After testing out T-Mobile DIGITS, I'm a believer.

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2016 Christmas gift guide: Every day carry pocket tools and gadgets

My pockets are always crammed with bits of kit. Here are just a few of the things that I carry around with me on a day-to-day basis. Updated with reader suggestions.

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The cloud security advantage

Is the cloud about to shed its reputation for decreasing enterprise security - and will instead enhance it?

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Pebble ceasing all hardware operations, canceling the Pebble Time 2 and Core products

Those of us who have been waiting for the release of the Pebble Core and Pebble Time 2 products we backed on Kickstarter will instead be getting full refunds as Pebble halts all hardware production following the acquisition by Fitbit.

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Dell EMC launches VMware-powered VxRack system with PowerEdge servers

Dell EMC's VxRack system has moved to PowerEdge servers in a move designed to highlight the coordination between Dell Technologies portfolio companies.

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​Fitbit's buys Pebble's software assets, intellectual property, eyes custom wellness apps

Fitbit has a growing enterprise unit that ​revolves around corporate wellness programs. And Pebble's developers will come in handy to create custom third party apps for those enterprise efforts.

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Apple blames 'external physical damage' for iPhone fires

Apple reassures users that the iPhone is safe despite a handful of reports of fires in China.

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How mobile comms, GPS, electric shocks can let these goats safely graze

A Norwegian virtual fencing system uses a controversial combination of technologies to keep livestock from straying.

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Notion launches AI to solve email communications overload

Workers spend a quarter of their day dealing with on email, making it the second most time consuming activity in their jobs. A new app aims to streamline our inboxes.

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How the U.S. Postal Service could enable smart cities

The USPS fleet in the field could be enabled with sensors that could serve as the eyes and ears of smart cities to improve services. But hurdles abound.

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Microsoft Office, Google Docs beware: This open-source startup is after your users

Latvian company OnlyOffice wants to create the Swiss watch of office suites and convince people there are valid choices beyond the big brands.

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Data sovereignty

Regulation of data sovereignty has been driven by the EU - but what happens after Brexit?

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Microsoft drops its Enterprise Advantage licensing program before it begins

Microsoft won't be adding the previously announced Enterprise Advantage option to its licensing line-up, after all, officials are acknowledging.

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Trump invites tech leaders to mid-December roundtable

The meeting is set to take place at Trump Tower on December 14. It's not clear which companies will be in attendance.

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Google app for Android, iOS updated with more personalization

It's not just about search: Google wants to be the hub to your life, showing current topics and upcoming events.

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Supreme Court slashes Apple's patent victory over Samsung

The Supreme Court unanimously decided Apple is not entitled to profits from Samsung's Galaxy phone line, but is entitled to the value of the copied elements.

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Smart city implementation lessons: Data is everything

A series of executives highlighted how smart city projects are enabled by data, but aggregating it isn't easy. Here's a look at the core smart city project themes.

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Dropbox intros offline folder support

With mobile offline folders, users can tag an entire folder to have its contents synced automatically to their phone or tablet.

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Windows 10 Creators Update: What's on tap for Spring 2017 for business users

Microsoft plans to add more security and manageability features to Windows 10 Creators Update before its debut in Spring 2017. Here's what's coming.

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IBM unveils BlueMix Continuous Delivery, a central hub for DevOps

The new service automatically integrates with third party, open source, and IBM tools, allowing developers to quickly build and access preconfigured toolchains.

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Google to use 100 percent renewable energy for all operations by 2017

Alphabet's Google said the milestone makes it the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy.

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EU regulators approve Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase with concessions

Microsoft expects its deal to acquired LinkedIn to close 'in the coming days,' now that EU regulators have given the pending acquisition their approval.

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2016 Christmas gift guide: Top 10 multitools

We don't always have access to a fully-equipped toolbox, but with the right multitool, you can always have access to a basic set of hand tools. Here is a selection of the best multitools that I have owned and tested over the years.

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DHS aims to use IoT, analytics to boost smart city resiliency

​Dr. Reginald Brothers said the Department of Homeland Security is making it easier for technology companies to work with the agency to leverage IoT more.

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GoDaddy buys Host Europe Group for $1.79 billion, eyes EU expansion

The deal will help GoDaddy expand its portfolio with a broader range of cloud-based for small businesses, as well as advance the company's push into the European market.

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Chipmakers announce 7nm technology

Moore's Law may be slowing down, but that isn't stopping chipmakers from announcing new technology at a record pace.

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Cloud-native applications

It's all about the applications: the battle for enterprise infrastructure dominance is over

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Apple Watch sales set record first holiday weekend, says Tim Cook

Following an IDC report that threw shade on Apple Watch sales, CEO Tim Cook said in an email to Reuters the current quarter is set to be the best for the wearable.

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BMC rolls out its Innovation Suite to court developers, business analysts

The bet is that BMC can win over both developers and business analysts with a no-code and low-code approach to enterprise apps.

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Does your iPhone randomly shut down? You're not alone

The problem of iPhone's randomly shutting down seems to be more widespread than Apple had first thought.

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HPE enters natural language question answering fray

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is offering a series of core services designed to offer natural language question answering.

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Galaxy Note 7 fires likely caused by 'super-aggressive manufacturing process'

There's a limit to just how thin you can make things. A teardown suggests that Samsung took things too far.

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A look at the top HackerOne bug bounties of 2016

Everyone from porn providers to the US Army utilizes the platform -- but what are the most lucrative programs that have been hosted this year?

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Dutch police get OK to exploit zero-days: So will that just mean more surveillance?

Despite its previously tough stance against encryption backdoors, the Netherlands has now given the green light for its secret services and police to exploit zero-day software vulnerabilities.

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Google patches Dirty Cow security flaw in latest Android security update

The bug is one of almost a dozen of critical vulnerabilities included in the last security patch of the year.

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MIT lets you design your own drones

Consumers and businesses alike will be able to take advantage of the new system to build custom drones.

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Nintendo expands bug bounty program

Researchers can earn up to $20,000 for disclosing critical security flaws.

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Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube collaborate to curb 'terrorist content'

The tech giants have agreed to create a shared database of hashes for violent terrorist imagery, or terrorist recruitment videos and images.

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Red Hat brings full JBoss software stack to OpenShift

Red Hat's Java Enterprise Edition middleware stack is now available on the company's Plaform-as-a-Service cloud.

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Amazon Go: Here are the takeaways business tech execs need to know

Amazon Go is going to rattle the retailing landscape with its checkout free technologies. But the fallout extends well beyond IT to business and society. Welcome to automation.

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AT&T launches 5G network test at Intel office in Texas

AT&T has secured its first business customer to test 5G, capable of 4k video streaming speeds of 14 gigabits per second.

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Effects of the Digital Transformation on Businesses - Helpful Use Cases Another Retail industry example (3b) - Instant Digital Feedback

In today's ever changing and smarter world consumers want to be able to influence the products they consistently buy with their ideas. Taking the fashion industry as an example: new trends are only one factor that determine the newest collections. Customer satisfaction has always been and will always be a crucial factor for businesses to stay competitive in their respective markets.

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​Xero launches Apple Pay through payments platform Stripe

The cloud accounting firm has partnered with Stripe to allow users to pay an invoice using Apple Pay.

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OpenAI, DeepMind open source AI training platforms

Both the Elon Musk-backed group and Alphabet's AI division are opening up their training environments with the aim of getting closer to developing general intelligence.

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10 best smartphones for the 2016 holiday season

There are some fantastic options in the $400 range this year, with three devices making their way onto Matthew Miller's top 10 list.

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Android 7.1.1 released for Pixel, select Nexus devices

The minor update patches security flaws and adds expanded support for GIFs through Android's keyboard.

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Fitbit dominates Q3 wearable shipments, Apple Watch slump continues: IDC

Fitness bands, which are part of IDC's "basic wearables" category, were the top-selling wearable devices in Q3 and accounted for 85 percent of the market.

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Tips, tricks and shortcuts: Ed Bott makes Windows 10 work for you

Need help navigating Windows 10? Let Windows pro Ed Bott be your guide.

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Dailymotion hack exposes millions of accounts

The video sharing site remains one of the most visited websites on the internet.

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Uber snaps up AI startup Geometric Intelligence, forms Uber AI Labs

Uber AI Labs joins Uber's Advanced Technologies Center (ATC) in Pittsburgh, which houses a team of engineers and researchers working to further Uber's self-driving car project.

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Predictive analytics and machine learning: A dynamic duo

Predictive analytics and machine learning are seen as the pair of tools to save the day for most organizations currently. We try to de-mystify both, taking a look at what they are, how they work, and what they are good for.

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Microsoft takes another shot at an AI chatbot with Zo

Microsoft has fielded a preview of another AI chatbot, Zo.ai, but so far is limiting the topics it is able to address.

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What's coming in Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Marketing app next year

Microsoft is readying a new Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing app for SMBs as part of its Dynamics 365 service. Here's a list of what's likely inside that app coming in the Spring of 2017.

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2016 Christmas gift guide: Best of the best tech

Tech gear, from the big stuff like notebooks, tablets, and smartphones, to smaller stuff like storage devices and smart bulbs.

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6 top qualities IT leaders will need in 2017

Deloitte survey finds CIOs are not satisfied with merely keeping things running smoothly -- they need to know if it's delivering what end customers actually want.

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Brazil sees worst quarterly PC sales of 2016

Market segment reaches a new low due to changes in consumer demand, says IDC

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iOS tip: Here's how to switch on a hidden shortcut menu on your iPhone or iPad

Here's a simple trick that will make it much easier to for you to find and use features on your iPhone or iPad.

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Microsoft's real problem with mobile isn't (just) devices

The future of secure, modern Windows apps needs to go beyond Surface.

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Why I cancelled my new 15-inch MacBook Pro order

When Apple's new MacBook Pros were announced in October, David Gewirtz's long wait was rewarded with a slightly queasy feeling, because the most obviously powerful model was a 15-inch machine with dual GPU.

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New MacBook Pro with Touch Bar suffers from serious battery issues

All-day battery life? Only if your workday is about 3 hours long, claim some owners of Apple's new MacBook Pro.

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How to make the rechargeable battery in your smartphone, tablet or laptop last for years

Whether it's a rechargeable battery inside a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, here are a set of tips to help you get the most from it.

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From women in tech to patents: Nine areas where Middle East is winning, and losing

Two big studies show where the Middle East and North African regions are making progress with tech, and where they're still falling short.

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LEO, the world's first business computer, commemorated with a plaque in London

The world's first business computer was developed by the Lyons' tea-shop company, based on the University of Cambridge's EDSAC. A plaque has now been installed in Hammersmith, west London, where LEO started running in 1951.

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Panasonic explores purchase of car light manufacturer ZKW

The reported acquisition could be worth up to $885 million.

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The flowering of voice control leads to a crop of security holes

The predicted explosion of voice-enabled apps in 2017 will increase the attack service of mobile devices and the systems they control, and create brand new privacy risks.

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Telstra nabs former Juniper CFOO and Tesla board member Denholm for COO role

Australia's largest telco has started to replace the gaps in its senior leadership team with the appointment of Robyn Denholm as its new chief operations officer.

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Eight great Linux gifts for the holiday season

Here are some holiday present suggestions for the open-source or Linux fan on your gift list.

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Snowden says Petraeus shared 'far more highly classified than I ever did'

In a new face-to-face interview, Edward Snowden said the US justice department has a "two-tiered system of justice" and used Gen. Petraeus as an example.

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Apple talks self-driving car regulation in letter to regulators

Apple has never publicly confirmed Project Titan. However, a new letter from Apple to US regulators calls for fairness to new players in the self-driving car industry.

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Foxconn manager allegedly stole $1.5 million worth of iPhones from testing

A senior level manager from an Apple supplier stole thousands of iPhone handsets from the testing line, prosecutors said.

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Managed services in a cloudy world

​How the cloud and managed services will work together

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Find out what your web browser is telling websites about you

Interested in knowing what information a website has access to about you as soon as you visit a page? Here are a couple of websites that will show you what information you are leaking as you browse the internet.

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Big Data week in review: Integrated features rule

Amazon's re:Invent drove a Big Data news cycle this week, including items emanating from outside the conference. Here's a roll-up of the announcements, and a theme to connect them.

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Juniper Networks buys cloud management startup AppFormix

AppFormix's software platform leverages streaming analytics and machine learning in a distributed architecture for use in cloud environments.

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Apple blames 'air' for iPhone 6s battery problem

Do you have a problem where your iPhone 6s randomly and unexpectedly shuts down for no reason? Apple is blaming air for the issue.

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How and why Microsoft is stepping up its focus on 'families' with Windows 10

Windows 10's Home Hub feature set could be a step along Microsoft's long-term goal of making households, and not just workplaces, more productive and connected.

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FCC doesn't like AT&T, Verizon 'zero rating' their own video apps

After the launch of DirecTV Now earlier this week, the FCC is following up with AT&T and Verizon on their "zero rating" practices.

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Researchers figure out how to trick facial recognition systems

Neural networks may be the hot topic these days, but they're far from infallible.

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British Telecom appoints new Brazil head

Company veteran Alex Inglês becomes the company's new general director.

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Microsoft Ventures' newest investments: Private cloud, analytics, texting and IoT

Microsoft Ventures has made 14 publicly-disclosed investments in startups since its founding in May. Here's who is on the list.

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2016 Christmas gift guide: Gifts for people who like to fix things

If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way.

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Using the cloud as a platform for innovation

On-demand IT provides a strong base from which the business can test, develop and roll out creative solutions

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A terabyte too tight? Small businesses, beware the cloud storage ceiling

Dropbox, Google's G Suite, Microsoft's OneDrive, and Apple's iCloud each have pricing and service policies that close the door on tiny businesses. Here's why that's bad for customers and the storage providers, too.

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Best iPhone or iPad apps for 2016

iOS 10 gives iPhone and iPad users the ability to delete built-in apps such as Mail, FaceTime, and Music and replace them with third-party apps. But which apps should you choose? Deleting a built-in app is the same as deleting any other app, just press and hold on the icon on the Home screen until they jiggle, and then tap the X. Press the Home button when you're done. (Updated Dec 1, 2016)

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Apple lacks "courage" and " risks to the company have never been greater," claims Oppenheimer

Apple doom-mongering has kicked up a few notches over the course of 2016.

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These analytic and AI services from AWS will be huge hits. Here's why

Amazon Web Services is following in competitor's footsteps by announcing analytic and AI services. However, in the face of Amazon's scale, head starts won't matter.

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Researchers mimic how we recognize faces through artificial intelligence

The new findings appear to have captured the "human" element missing from current machine learning systems.

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Avalanche botnet network struck down in global operation

A concerted effort between law enforcement and cybersecurity firms has resulted in the destruction of a major botnet platform.

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Vulture capitalists threaten Cognizant's continued digital evolution

With clients and new digital markets slow to scale up, activist investor pushes vision of more profits from legacy IT, may kill the golden goose

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Amazon, Seagate launch external hard drive that syncs to cloud

The Seagate Duet is available for $99, with one free year of Amazon Drive Unlimited Storage valued at $59.

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Another Australian parliamentary year ends without data breach notification laws

Labor lashes out at Coalition for failing to pass a bill that it failed to pass in 2013.

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Lenovo's Moto isn't planning new smartwatches in the near future

Lenovo's Moto unit doesn't see enough 'pull in the market' to warrant a new smartwatch.

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Lazada quietly confident amid rumoured Amazon Southeast Asia entry

Southeast Asian e-commerce operator seems unfazed over Amazon's reported plans to enter the Singapore market, pointing to its focus on customer engagement and logistics network.

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Amazon offers DDoS Protection with Shield

Frightened of your site getting blown off the internet with a distributed denial of service attack? Amazon can protect you with AWS Shield.

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Western Digital's revamped Raspberry Pi hard drives line-up

It's never been easier to equip your Raspberry Pi with a hard drive.

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Workday Q3 beats estimates

In terms of guidance, Workday's outlook for the year is on the light side compared to expectations.

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Visa buys CardinalCommerce for e-commerce authentication tools

Visa acquired partner CardinalCommerce so it can ease transactions and security.

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Google now offering Daydream View in colors 'Crimson' and 'Snow'

Google's well-reviewed VR headset is now available in new colors.

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Apple to use drones for Apple Maps data collection: Report

Apple is planning several updates to Apple Maps in its pursuit to topple Google Maps.

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US, EU take down Avalanche cybercrime network

The Avalanche family of malware has cost users more than $6 million in damages.

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AWS rolls out tools for development, operations

Dev and testing is key to agility, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels stressed at re:Invent.

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Microsoft releases a new Windows 10 Creators Update build to Windows Phone Insiders

Ahead of next week's WinHEC China event, Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Mobile test build for Fast Ring phone Insiders, 14977.

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Now is the time to jump head first into the cloud

Businesses in all sectors have gone from making tentative steps into the cloud to a complete push for on-demand IT

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Facebook to use AI to find fake news, offensive live video

An AI future: Technology could do the spotting and sorting for humans.

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Canonical partners with Docker for cloud container management

Linux power Canonical will support Docker Engine, as well as Kubernetes, for cloud container management.

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IoT still a low priority for Brazilian CIOs

Organizations that have adopted the technology are still a minority -- but most tech decision makers recognize they must start planning for it.

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CA Technologies buys Automic for 600 million euros, expands into business process automation

CA Technologies buys automation company Automic in a deal that gives it more of a cloud footprint, scale in Europe, and expansion into business processes.

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The best Raspberry Pi boards, accessories and alternative boards

The Raspberry Pi might be the name that springs to mind when people think of single board computers for homebrew projects, but there are other boards out there worth considering. Also added are a selection of accessories to help you make more from your project board. (Updated Dec 1, 2016)

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​Osterhout Design Group raises $58 million to boost its smartglasses lineup

ODG has typically focused on government and enterprise customers with its high-powered augmented reality glasses, but plans to expand at CES 2017.

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Amazon Web Services meets the hybrid world

Enterprises that are embracing the cloud also do not want the cloud to become the new silo. How far will Amazon go to accommodate its customers in a hybrid world?

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Windows 10 tip: Jump through your list of installed apps

The Windows 10 Start menu includes a handy scrolling list of all the apps and desktop programs you've installed. It also offers a hidden alphabetical index. Here's how to make that index visible.

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Top Google Chrome productivity, privacy and security extensions 2016

If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here are a huge selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.

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