Should you install iOS 13.2 on your iPhone?

iOS 13.2 -- and iPadOS 13.2 -- is quite a big install, bringing a number of new feature -- including a raft of new emojis! But should you install it or wait for the inevitable fixes to land?

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Mozilla to stop supporting sideloaded extensions in Firefox

Firefox users won't be able to sideload extensions starting March 2020, with Firefox 74.

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Cyber-attack hits Utah wind and solar energy provider

First-of-its kind attack to hit a renewable energy provider. Also first cyber-attack to disconnect a US power grid operator from its power generation station.

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Microsoft Azure customers reporting hitting virtual machine limits in U.S. East regions

Microsoft is at capacity with some of its Azure resources in the East US2 region, users are reporting, and Microsoft acknowledges it is placing restrictions on additional quota on some customers there.

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Microsoft relents on planned Power Platform self-service purchasing changes

Microsoft will give IT a way to turn off self-servicing and is moving back the intended start date for its Power Platform self-servicing changes as a result of user pushback.

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The ACLU sues the DOJ for details on its use of facial recognition technology

After the FBI and DEA failed to comply with a FOIA request pertaining to their use of biometric data, the ACLU is asking a federal court to intervene.

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10 things smartphone makers should do to compete with Apple

Smartphone manufacturers have less control over their own success. Find out what 10 things their future success will depend on.

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Thousands of QNAP NAS devices have been infected with the QSnatch malware

Over 7,000 infections reported in Germany alone. The malware is still spreading.

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Microsoft is replacing MSDN and TechNet forums with Microsoft Q&A

Microsoft has released a preview of a new Microsoft Q&A service meant to help users find answers to technical questions.

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Chinese hackers developed malware to steal SMS messages from telco's network

MessageTap malware is meant to be installed on Short Message Service Center (SMSC) servers, on a telco's network.

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WhatsApp launches fingerprint security lock support for Android devices

What Apple’s iOS has already received is now available for Android handsets.

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Hands on with the Puppyoo R6 Home robot vacuum: stylish design, but the app needs work

The Puppyoo R6 Home has great potential. It is a great looking device with good cleaning function, a great dustbin mechanism, and good area mapping.

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Study: How tech distractions hinder workplace productivity

Workfront's annual State of Work report reveals a huge productivity gap.

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Cloud Foundry open-sources its Certified Developer Exam course

Cloud Foundry reasons, since the code's open-source, why not open-source the course work for the developer exam too? At the same time, Google also sees the advantage of open-sourcing the documentation process.

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GEDmatch highlights security concerns of DNA comparison websites

DNA matching can produce interesting data on family trees, but may also expose us to serious risk.

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Artificially intelligent marketing

While engineers might argue that marketers are already fake intelligence, AI researchers are working to make marketing - and other stakeholders - intelligible to each other, and, incredibly, C-level execs. Here's how.

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At least 13 managed service providers were used to push ransomware this year

Once hackers compromise an MSP's network, they can use its remote access tools to deploy ransomware to hundreds of companies and thousands of computers.

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This is how malicious Android apps avoid Google’s security vetting

Cyberattackers are using a variety of tactics to stop Google spotting suspicious app behavior.

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Program this "pro grade" robot to do your bidding

Calling all evil geniuses: Misty II is taking a choose-your-own adventure approach to robotics.

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Apple's figured out a way you can buy all the new, shiny, expensive things -- debt

Apple is planning to make it easier for Apple Card users to afford a new iPhone. As long as the owner doesn't mind more debt.

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Garmin's Autoland, Q3 highlights how company's innovation, product cadence pays off

Garmin has a steady cadence of product launches across its divisions and it is paying off on the bottom line.

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Facebook accused of being 'megaphone for hate' in northeastern India

Facebook's pathetically low number of content moderators, as well as the total incapability of its artificial intelligence in throttling hate speech on its platform, means that a human rights disaster of epic proportions may be just around the corner.

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Most Singapore firms still can't keep up with security patches

Businesses in the city-state saw an 18% increase in cyber attacks over the past year, with 58% of breaches associated with a vulnerability where a patch was available but not applied.

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Twitter bans political ads, creating stark contrast to Facebook's policy

While Twitter's Jack Dorsey explained his company's new policy, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg was defending his opposing views.

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Ubisoft reports 93% drop in DDoS attacks after pushing back against attackers

Ubisoft said it sent cease-and-desist letters to DDoS service providers, filed complaints against offending players.

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Samsung aims to step up B2B efforts, court enterprise developers, launches rugged tablet

Samsung's B2B unit has been quietly growing and could be pivotal to expanding Android use in the enterprise. Here's the plan to distribute enterprise apps for specific business cases.

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Singapore retailer gets jail term for selling media boxes that stream EPL

Synnex Trading's director has been sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and fined S$5,400 for selling streaming devices that offered access to illegal broadcasts of English Premier League matches and other copyright content.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro announced: Bigger display, DeX integration, affordable price

Samsung listened to enterprise customers and just announced a new Android tablet with several improvements that are sure to please workers out in the field who need a rugged tablet for surveying, data capture, equipment repair, point-of-sale, and other needs.

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Microsoft to release an alpha of WinUI 3.0 next week

Microsoft's plan to try to undo some of its past missteps around its Windows app development strategy is moving ahead.

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Where the beep is Reopen Closed Tab in Chrome 78? (and how to get it back)

It's there. Just not where it used to be.

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GitHub: All open-source developers anywhere are welcome

Open-source software rules the world, and if you're an open-source developer anywhere around the globe -- even in countries not on good terms with the US -- you have a home at GitHub.

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Extending cybersecurity awareness of the third-party ecosystem

This year’s NCSAM theme of “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” is a powerful call to action for ownership and accountability. However, many heeding this call won’t think about how it also extends to the vast and growing network of third-party relationships. Why? For most organizations, third parties complicate cybersecurity risk management.

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LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen review: For $700, better productivity than the Galaxy Fold

While Samsung's Galaxy Fold is pushing technology forward, LG offers up an affordable two screen device that is better for productivity than the Fold. The flexibility to use the LG G8X as a standard Android phone with one screen is a benefit too.

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Microsoft is poised to add machine-reading results to Microsoft Search

Microsoft looks ready to commercialize more of its AI technology, this time in the form of new machine-reading comprehension capabilities built into Microsoft Search.

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IBM Watson Media launches a live-streaming app for the enterprise

While there are a number of live-streaming apps for consumers, the new IBM Video Streaming mobile application offers more secure, higher-quality video with administrative tools, IBM says.

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Alibaba Cloud to offer MongoDB managed service

The partnership with Alibaba Cloud gives MongoDB an entry to China via a managed service.

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Trello makes Butler a core feature, adds more time-saving features

After reaching more than 50 million users, the collaboration and project management tool is targeting the next 50 million with more automation and ways to simplify workflows.

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The best cheap phones you can buy right now: Flagship features for any budget

Are you balking at the prices of the latest Apple and Samsung flagships? Consider one of these affordable alternatives. From $400 right down to free, our picks even include an iPhone. Sorry, no 5G.

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E-cig vendor Juul shipped one million contaminated pods, lawsuit claims

Updated: The vaping giant’s former CEO allegedly knew but did not care about tainted shipments going to customers.

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Confirmed: North Korean malware found on Indian nuclear plant's network

Two days after rumors of a malware infection at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant surfaced on Twitter, the plant's parent company confirms the security breach.

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Vonage rebrands as B2B communications service player, aims to close Twilio market cap gap

The company has been primarily a B2B communications player for a few years now, but now its branding is catching up. Twilio's revenue is on par with Vonage's but the market cap gap is wide.

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Corellium hits back against Apple lawsuit, claims iOS virtualization is for the common good

The company also says that Apple’s attitude to security research is “harmful.”

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Zealcon software firm owner sentenced for tax fraud

Cash was withheld from staff wages but did not end up in IRS coffers.

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You Look Like a Thing and I Love You, book review: The weird side of AI

In this approachable and insightful book, Janelle Shane examines how AIs work and learn -- and how they can be fooled. The most important question: how do we know when to trust an AI?

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Spending on wearable technology to surge to $52 billion by 2020: Gartner

Consumers are expected to take advantage of falling smartwatch price points.

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One cyber attack can cost major APAC ports $110B

In an "extreme" scenario, a single cyberattack infecting 15 ports across five Asian markets including Singapore, Japan, and China, can result in losses totalling $110 billion, estimates a new study, which notes 92% of such costs remain uninsured.

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Black Friday 2019: Lenovo ad leaks with $99 laptop, $210 desktop PC deals

You'll have three different opportunities to purchase the IdeaPad 130s for under $100, including on November 4. Other specials include a ThinkPad E495 for as low as $299.

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Gogo inks satellite partnership to increase connectivity services over Europe and Middle East

In-flight WiFi provider Gogo said it has signed a a multi-year agreement with French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications.

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Predictions 2020: Uncertainty equals opportunity for the CIO

In 2020, CIOs at leading firms will help their firms turn uncertainty into opportunity by transforming customer and employee experiences.

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US online sales to reach $143 billion this holiday season

According to Adobe Digital Insights, Cyber Monday is projected to become the biggest online shopping day of the season.

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New 'unremovable' xHelper malware has infected 45,000 Android devices

Factory resets aren't helping. Neither are mobile antivirus solutions. Malware keeps reinstalling itself.

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Google Cloud now lets you Bring Your Own IP address to all 20 regions

The new BYOIP capability will help customers like Bitly migrate to the cloud without having to go through the arduous process of swapping IP addresses.

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These 7 top wireless earbuds deliver scarily superb sound

Happy Podoween! All the major Bluetooth earbuds from your favorite manufacturers - including the new AirPod Pro -- have been updated for Fall 2019.

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NordVPN introduces bug bounty program as part of security overhaul

The company has also enlisted VerSprite to run penetration testing, threat and vulnerability management, compliance management and assessment services on its infrastructure.

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Dell, Samsung, and Zebra launch rugged devices as FirstNet spurs upgrade cycle

The rugged device category has something the rest of the hardware industry doesn't: Growth. Enter a flurry of devices for extreme environments.

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Fedora 31: Peering into Red Hat Enterprise Linux's future

Fedora, Red Hat's cutting-edge community Linux distribution, is a crystal ball into RHEL's future.

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Shopify reports Q3 earnings miss due to tax provision

The Ottawa, Ontario-based company said it was hit with a one-time tax provision of $48.3 million related to its international expansion efforts.

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Review: Microsoft's Intel-based Surface Laptop 3: Third time's the charm

Here's my non-reviewer's review of the 13.5-inch Intel-based Surface Laptop 3 after one week of use.

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Why futurists are (almost) always wrong

A few weeks ago I looked at the Silicon Valley truism that "scale changes everything." But why does it? And how does that affect our ability to predict the future?

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Salesforce adds mortgage-focused features to Financial Services Cloud

The enhancements should make the mortgage application process easier for both lenders and borrowers, Salesforce says.

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Facebook moves into the digital health market with screening tools, checkup reminders

The company has promised not to use our medical data to further its advertising business.

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Can this beloved robot from Asia win over parents in the U.S.?

Miko 2 uses conversation to engage kids, but competition is fierce.

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Major vulnerability patched in the EU's eIDAS authentication system

Exclusive: Vulnerability would have allowed attackers to pose as any EU citizen or business.

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Fortinet acquires enSilo in endpoint security portfolio push

The deal centers around enSilo’s endpoint detection and response technology.

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Google Cloud sees BigQuery, analytics boost, aims to add sales scale

Other revenue for Google, dominated by Google Cloud Platform, was up 39% as the company was optimistic about its analytics prospects.

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iOS 13.2 quick tip: How to wipe your Siri and dictation history from Apple’s servers

Apple now gives iPhone and iPad users a way to delete Siri and dictation history from its servers -- but only if you know how to find the setting!

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Cat Phones unveils the S52: A rugged smartphone for the mainstream crowd

If you've broken one too many slippery smartphone screens, check out this slimmed-down but still durable handset.

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JD.com unveils 5G smart logistics site

Located in Beijing, the Chinese e-commerce giant says its 5G-powered logistics park will enhance site operations such as real-time monitoring of routes for forklifts and sending out alerts when there is an anomaly.

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Cyber Security Strategy 2020: Civil society experts slam 'national security' agenda

The goal of an 'open and free internet' has been dropped from Australia's proposed national cybersecurity strategy. Job done, apparently.

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Details for 1.3 million Indian payment cards put up for sale on Joker's Stash

Exclusive: Today's Indian card dump considered one of the largest of its kind; prized at more than $130 million.

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Alphabet Q3 misses earnings targets

The company's net income also fell from a year ago.

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Top Linux developer on Intel chip security problems: 'They're not going away.'

Greg Kroah-Hartman, the stable Linux kernel maintainer, says we're going to see Intel chip security problems for years to come.

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FCC proposes rip and replace of ZTE, Huawei gear in carriers who take USF funds: Who's paying?

The FCC says ZTE and Huawei should be removed from carriers that accept Universal Service Fund money. The problem is the fund is only $8.5 billion and carrier costs to replace gear will take time and potentially a lot more money.

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Largest cyber-attack in Georgia's history linked to hacked web hosting provider

A hacker has defaced over 15,000 websites hosted on the infrastructure of Pro-Service, a Georgian web hosting provider, including government sites, local newspapers, and TV stations.

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Predictions 2020: Potential energy becomes real change

Forces ranging from consumer values to automation to security will shape the business landscape in the year ahead. Leaders will be challenged to anticipate change and adapt.

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Most system administrators prefer firewall GUIs over CLIs

Almost 60% of respondents said they preferred managing a firewall via a GUI, rather than a clunky CLI.

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Business travel abroad? Stay connected on the cheap with eSIM, Google Fi and more

If you're traveling overseas, you now have multiple options for staying connected, They no longer cost an arm and a leg, and if you have a modern mobile device from Apple or Google, you don't have to remove your SIM card. Here's how these eSIM options work.

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Google claims quantum supremacy, IBM says 'nope' -- unpacking what’s important

Google says an advanced computer has achieved "quantum supremacy" for the first time, surpassing the performance of conventional devices.

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Automated testing comes to the Linux kernel: KernelCI

Linux, the most important software program in the world, has a major weak point: Poor testing. That's changing, and one big sign of that is KernelCI, an automated testing framework for the Linux kernel, is now a Linux Foundation project.

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My $1,000 mistake: Here's why I’m returning the Pixel 4 XL to Google

The battery life is terrible and the camera is disappointing. But AT&T's failure to support a key feature was the last straw.

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Provision a WordPress site in 30 minutes or less using Amazon AWS Lightsail

Amazon's AWS can be daunting in terms of its almost overwhelming complexity. But Lightsail makes it easy. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a full WordPress install in about five minutes.

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Smartphone adoption grows among Brazilian children

Most children own a device, but parents are uncomfortable about targeted advertising, according to research.

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Mozilla partners with Element AI to spearhead ethical artificial intelligence

The collaboration involves the development of tools to give us more control over our data.

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Microsoft to deliver Azure Sphere, a Linux-based chip and cloud security service, in February 2020

Microsoft's Azure Sphere, which got its start as Microsoft Research's 'Project Sopris,' will be generally available starting next year.

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HP intros Workpath platform for building MFP apps

The company also announced a range of new cloud-based printing services and devices aimed at the mobile workforce.

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AT&T Q3 mixed, outlines 3-year plan

AT&T said it would evaluate its portfolio and drive enough margin to pay shareholders, cut debt and invest in its business.

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Google revealed what it told advertisers about me. It was a mess

Seek deep into Google's bowels and you'll find a page where Google lists what it (thinks it) knows about you. Oh dear, it thinks I'm single.

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Industrial equipment to come under fire at the world's largest hacking contest

Pwn2Own hacking contest to feature ICS SCADA equipment for the first time.

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Teradata’s journey into the cloud

With Teradata transforming Vantage into a cloud-native platform, it is setting the stage toward democratizing the platform through new pricing schemes taking full advantage of cloud elasticity. In so doing, Teradata is also hoping broaden its reach by targeting disaffected Hadoop users, but with a message that may be too distracting.

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Adobe secures deal with US gov’t to sell to Venezuela, customer access restored

Talks to circumvent US sanctions have been fruitful, it seems.

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UniCredit reveals data breach exposing 3 million customer records

The Italian bank says that a single file is to blame.

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Security researcher gets access to all Xiaomi pet feeders around the world

Russian security researcher finds API and firmware bugs impacting around 10,950 Xiaomi FurryTail pet feeders.

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The scariest hacks and vulnerabilities of 2019

This year's biggest and scariest security incidents, data breaches, and vulnerabilities.

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Nike bets on tech CEO Donahoe to accelerate digital transformation: Will it work?

Nike names former ServiceNow and eBay CEO John Donahoe as CEO just as rival Under Armour, which has key digital assets of its own, names a leader with a more traditional background.

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Pixel 4 and Pixelbook Go reviews, Galaxy Tab S6, Android RCS (MobileTechRoundup show #485)

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixelbook Go review embargos lifted last week so we offered up more thoughts on using both of these phones. A Galaxy Tab S6 arrived for my testing while Kevin shares a workaround for RCS on Android.

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Nomad Rugged Case for Google Pixel 4: Elegant Horween leather with 6 foot drop protection

The Google Pixel 4 is a small, powerful Android smartphone and with Nomad's new Rugged Case you can wrap it in TPU and leather. Over time the leather will patina and develop some custom character.

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Totallee Pixel 4 transparent case and glass screen protector: Stop scratches with minimal added weight

Totallee is known for creating ultra thin and light weight cases for smartphones. Its latest transparent case for the Google Pixel 4 lets you enjoy the color of your phone while preventing scratches and damage from bumps.

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Adobe left 7.5 million Creative Cloud user records exposed online

Exposed data primarily includes emails, but not passwords or financial information.

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Leaked documents indicate Microsoft's Windows 10X will be coming to clamshell laptops

Microsoft looks to be making Windows 10X available not just on dual-screen and foldable devices, but on clamshell laptops, as well, according to newly leaked documents.

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Artificial intelligence as a tool for delivering superior UX? Hold that thought

Many organizations are ready to apply AI to build and customize highly personalized interfaces, but one UX expert is telling us to consider the ramifications. 'We don't need infinite sizes of software.'

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Top tips for surviving a power blackout

With Californian power companies putting together plans that could see millions of people without power, here are some tech tips to help you cope with what could be the state's largest and longest deliberate blackout.

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Nasty PHP7 remote code execution bug exploited in the wild

New PHP7 bug CVE-2019-11043 can allow even non-technical attackers to take over servers.

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Microsoft wins $10 billion U.S. Department of Defense JEDI cloud contract

Microsoft has emerged as the winner of the estimated $10 billion DoD JEDI contract, besting favorite Amazon.

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Brazilian government considers sale of semiconductor firm

National Center for Advanced Electronic Technology is included in the list of assets that could be privatized.

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Walmart Early Access sale: All the best pre-Black Friday tech deals

Walmart's early Black Friday sale is now live with deals on iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Google Home, and more.

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The European tech market will slow in 2020 after a decent 2019

European tech markets will experience slowing growth in 2020, according to Forrester's latest forecast for the European tech market as a whole and for tech markets in the eight largest countries.

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AWS to sponsor Rust project

AWS offers Rust project promotional credits after the language's adoption grows inside the company's infrastructure.

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Goodbye SMS texting, hello RCS

The major US cell phone companies -- AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon -- have joined forces behind a replacement for today's texting standard: Rich Communication Services. Now, if only Apple were to get behind this move.

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iLife A9 robot vacuum hands-on: Sleek and quiet with an ingenious cellular dustbin

The iLife A9 is a nice robot vacuum, and for under $280, it will simplify your house cleaning routine and automate a tedious floor cleaning job.

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London police software quarantines thousands of cybercrime reports

Over 9,000 cybercrime reports got quarantined by accident.

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Will paying to post shape the future of the internet?

What would happen if Twitter or Facebook removed your account, deleted your posts, and silenced your communications? New app Twetch, built for the blockchain, aims to solve that issue.

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Scammers are targeting Cash App users hoping for free money

A trite phrase but true: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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City of Johannesburg hit by ransomware, again

South Africa's largest city falls prey to ransomware for the second time in four months.

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GitLab backs down on telemetry changes and forced tracking - for now

Negative feedback from the community has forced GitLab to rethink its data collection plans.

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Verizon's Q3 insulated by B2B wireless net adds as it scales 5G rollout

What's notable about Verizon's results is how its wireless business for companies is insulating it somewhat from intense competition for consumers.

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AWS vs. Microsoft Azure will be about sales scale, AI, multi-cloud realities

Microsoft Azure is growing at a faster clip than AWS and recent earnings reports from Amazon and Microsoft indicate the battle between the top two cloud providers is entering a new phase.

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Google promises to replace Home devices bricked by flawed firmware update

Your unintended new doorstop will be replaced, the tech giant says.

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Pixelbook Go review: Google's laptop is designed to please

The Google Pixelbook set the bar for Google Chromebooks and with the Pixelbook Go Google offers a premium experience in a laptop form factor. It's priced higher than Chromebooks from others, but there are Google features to help you get work done.

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Why are we not shocked when flagship Android smartphones turn out to be buggy, toxic hellstews?

The unearthing of a serious vulnerabilities with the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10’s fingerprint reader and the Pixel 4 face unlock feature drew a collective shrug from the tech industry. It's almost like no one cares.

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A DDoS gang is extorting businesses posing as Russian government hackers

Exclusive: Fake "Fancy Bear" group is demanding money from companies in the financial sector, threatening DDoS attacks.

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Microsoft: Packet loss involving Apple Push Notification Service was latest MFA outage culprit

Microsoft has shared its post-mortem on the October 18 MFA issue which affected a number of North American Azure and Office 365 users.

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How to get an Amazon Echo Dot for 99 cents

Deal alert: If you subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for one month, you can get an Amazon Echo Dot for 99 cents, making the total cost of this bargain just $9. It's easy to do, too -- here's how.

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Google to share government requests for GCP, G Suite data

The expansion of Google's semi-annual transparency report comes as governments forge data-sharing agreements under the US CLOUD Act.

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Fast, affordable internet from the sky is almost here

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet to start serving customers in mid-2020.

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Redis Labs goes Google Cloud, Graph, and other interesting places

Redis becomes available on Google Cloud Platform today, and we take the opportunity to explore its graph-shaped future, its community, and its licensing issues

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UN, UNICEF, Red Cross officials targeted in recent phishing campaign

Phishing sites first appeared in March, are not blocked in Google's Safe Browsing, and are still active today.

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Symantec antivirus crashes something again. This time Chrome 78 browsers

Fourth time in three months when Symantec's antivirus crashes something.

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Snap releases new developer tool for sharing web content to Snapchat

Creative Kit for Web lets brands and publishers add a Share to Snapchat button to their mobile or desktop website.

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Will the smart factory benefit from 5G? Industry experts weigh in

4G’s ‘replacement’ is on the horizon and may be transformative for the manufacturing sector.

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Make your email marketing sing this holiday season

Find out how to make email marketing work the very best in Q4.

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Comcast navigates cord cutting with broadband, business, wireless

The cable and media giant delivered strong third quarter results, but the biggest takeaway is that the company is managing to transform its business mix via adding services, software and responding to shifts in customer preferences.

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Citrix's transition to subscriptions, SaaS picks up steam

The company's third quarter highlights how Citrix's bookings of Workspace are transitioning the business model ahead of pace.

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Google Pixel 4 review: Solid camera, but poor battery and cellular performance kill it for business

Google Pixel phones are known for advanced camera software, but this single feature cannot carry the Pixel 4 to success. There are many other elements important to business use that are just not present on the Pixel 4.

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Nokia Q3 2019 earnings prompt share plummet, 5G risks ‘materialize’

Share prices suffer as the tech giant slashes its full-year outlook.

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Qualcomm launches $200M 5G investment fund

The fund is designed to support early-stage startups developing 5G applications beyond smartphones.

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Is open source the way to go for observability? Grafana Labs scores $24M Series A funding to try and prove this

The best observability platforms today are open source, and it should be all about choice, says Grafana Labs

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Twitter Q3 disappoints as does Q4 outlook amid ad business woes

"Performance was impacted by revenue product issues," says Twitter, which disappoints Wall Street with its earnings.

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Intel files patent antitrust lawsuit against SoftBank's Fortress

Intel has taken umbrage with how Fortress allegedly attempts to assert patent license demands in the quest for revenue.

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Vietnamese student behind Android adware strain that infected millions

Hanoi student never hid identity, deployed adware via 42 apps uploaded on the Play Store.

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Startup powerhouse: Why Estonia needs more developers, tech talent in jobs boom

Estonia's startups are racing to hire but they're plagued by a shortage of skilled tech labor.

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Amazon reveals new renewable energy projects in the US, UK

The company has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Singapore expands test site for autonomous vehicles

All of the island's western area now has been designated a trial site for autonomous vehicles, spanning more than 1,000km of public roads, as the government looks to address industry calls for a more varied test environment.

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PTC to acquire Onshape for its SaaS product development platform

The $470 million deal should help PTC, a major industrial IOT player, accelerate its transition to a SaaS-based business model.

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HPE plans to go all-in on everything as a service with heavy dose of Greenlake

HPE outlined its fiscal 2020 outlook at its analyst meeting and highlighted how its business will shift as it moves to a subscription model.

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eBay posts solid Q3, concludes operating review

While the e-commerce company is still reviewing the value of StubHub and its Classifieds business, eBay's finalized operating review resulted in a three-year plan to improve margins.

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PayPal Q3 tops estimates as active user base climbs to 295 million

The company also delivered strong guidance for the current quarter and fiscal year.

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Microsoft's commercial cloud fuels better-than-expected Q1 results

Many of Microsoft's product lines fared well in the first quarter as the commercial cloud continued to gain momentum.

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Ransomware: The nightmare before Cyber Monday

Ransomware attacks are on the rise compared to last year.

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Brazilian government seeks data governance head

The professional will be responsible for leading the efforts around data sharing across public sector bodies

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FBI issues warning about e-skimming (Magecart) attacks

E-skimming incidents are now on US authorities' radar.

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Google updates Android developer tools

Google is releasing the developer preview of Jetpack Compose and taking other steps as part of its effort to give Android app developers more guidance and simple tooling.

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Last week's Fortnite update helped Akamai set a new CDN traffic record

Akamai said CDN traffic peaked at 106 Tbps last week, passing the 100 Tbps mark for the first time.

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Tencent to support startup incubator scheme with Singapore university

Offering its cloud services and technology, the Chinese tech giant will establish a new startup incubator programme with the National University of Singapore.

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Oracle launches IXP FilterCheck, a free tool to promote secure internet routing

In partnership with the Internet Society, Oracle will make the route analysis tool freely available to internet exchange points (IXPs).

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ServiceNow under Bill McDermott: What you can expect

ServiceNow's new CEO Bill McDermott is likely to port much of his playbook from SAP to fuel growth. Expect a sales overhaul, international expansion and a good dose of mergers and acquisitions.

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HP wants to shame you into printing more pictures

How do you get people to print more of their carefully composed snaps? Tell them that their online behavior is a disgrace. At least, that's HP's new idea.

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Has container hype jumped the shark?

Docker this, container that, and Kubernetes it all. Welcome to IT in the twenty-teens, but will it continue to be "all containers, all the time?" Some developers are turning to other approaches.

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FTC takes a stand against stalker apps through Retina-X court settlement

The agency does not look upon apps that require phone security to be weakened with a friendly eye.

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Orders in an hour? This (non-Bezos) company thinks it has the recipe

Democratizing ultra-fast delivery is the next step for the logistics sector. Robots will make it possible.

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Prolific business email scam takedown leads to arrests in Spain

High-value business employees were impersonated to dupe businesses into handing over millions of euros.

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Huawei: Easier to bribe telco staff then build backdoors

It requires so much effort to build backdoors into networking equipment that work across different global communications networks and system configurations that it likely is easier and more effective to bribe a telco executive, says Huawei chief cybersecurity officer.

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Apple Pay overtakes Starbucks as top mobile payment app

An upgrade cycle for point-of-sale terminals has given Apple Pay and its Android rivals a boost.

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Ex-police officer and data breach victim loses court appeal, becomes liable for force’s costs

Despite successfully suing the Met, she may now end up homeless.

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AI, machine learning to dominate CXO agenda over next 5 years

Gartner has a set of technology predictions through 2024. Are we ready for the AI to augment employees.

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CPDoS attack can poison CDNs to deliver error pages instead of legitimate sites

CloudFront, Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai, and others impacted by new CPDoS web cache poisoning attack.

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Google Chrome 78 is out: Forced dark mode, DoH trials, no more XSS Auditor

Password Checkup tool makes its debut and the New Tab page gets more customization features.

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Bill McDermott named ServiceNow CEO days after leaving SAP

McDermott will replace John Donahoe, who is stepping down from his role leading ServiceNow to become the CEO of Nike.

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DataStax hires Google VP Chet Kapoor as new CEO

The leadership change is part of DataStax's broader effort to widen its appeal beyond the traditional Cassandra fan base.

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Amazon deal: Buy a Tile four-pack and get a free $50 Amazon Echo Dot

For a limited time, there are four Tile bundle deals on Amazon that include a free Amazon Echo Dot.

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Databricks secures $400 million in funding, raising valuation to $6.2 billion

The Series F investment more than doubles the valuation for Databricks, which aims to be the platform of choice for companies around the globe that want to add AI to their software.

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Porting numbers between T-Mobile and AT&T is a Halloween nightmare

Moving your phone service from one wireless carrier to another shouldn't be a horror show.

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UPS partners with CVS Pharmacy to develop drone delivery use cases

UPS' drone delivery subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward, is also partnering with AmeriSource Bergen, Kaiser Permanente and the University of Utah.

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Slack's new developer tools aim to bolster app visibility, functionality

The company announced a series of platform updates and developer tools focused primarily on increasing the visibility and utility of the apps that integrate with the Slack platform.

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Tech, security vendors form group to address operational technology cybersecurity risks

A set of technology vendors including Microsoft, ABB, Fortinet and Splunk aim to better address securing critical infrastructure.

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US senators introduce bill to help users move data across social media sites

Senators describe bill as similar to 1996 phone number portability law.

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Magecart group linked to Dridex banking Trojan, Carbanak

Domain tracking has led to connections between different cyberattack campaigns.

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Teradata puts Vantage analytics platform on Google Cloud, launches customer experience, analyst versions

Vantage is key to the company's Teradata Everywhere strategy and ability to compete with a wide range of analytics players.

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Microsoft to enable end users to buy Power Platform licenses without administrative approval

Microsoft is planning to roll out a major change in the way users will be able to buy Power BI, Power Apps and Flow starting in mid-November. And a number of IT admins are none too pleased.

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My ancestry adventure: When DNA testing delivers unexpected and unsettling results

While trying out three of the most popular services -- Ancestry, 23andMe, and Living DNA -- all I wanted to know was whether or not my Dad's family came from Russia. That simple question took me on a long, strange trip.

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Browser-based attacks, our customers, and us

While some browser-based attacks such as web skimming steal customer data and thus victimize both the organization and the users, other attacks leverage an organization's website to attack the customers or to attack another organization entirely.

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Czech authorities dismantle alleged Russian cyber-espionage network

Czech officials said Russian operatives used local companies to launch cyber-attacks against foreign targets.

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Ubuntu 19.10: A look into Ubuntu's enterprise future

Ubuntu sees a future where both Kubernetes and OpenStack will keep it as one of the leading cloud and container companies.

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Facebook promises action on 2020 US election fraud, wipes out fake networks from Russia, Iran

The company will be under more scrutiny than ever with the upcoming US 2020 elections.

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Aruba expands CX switching portfolio, enhances software

Aruba's updates give network operators a full range of systems that all fall under one common operating system.

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How to replace each Google service with a more privacy-friendly alternative

As privacy concerns grow, companies like Google and Facebook that rely on data collection and advertising for revenue are increasingly in the spotlight. But is it really possible to give up Google's vast range of services? Here are my recommended alternatives.

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Whistleblower detonates a written bomb inside a recovering Infosys

Founders, employees, and shareholders are desperately hoping that there is nothing of merit in the latest whistleblower complaint that has arrived at Infosys' doorstep.

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Adobe intros new commerce tools for SMB, mid-market merchants

Key updates include the launch of an Amazon sales channel in Magento for Europe and a new multi-cloud infrastructure offering with Microsoft.

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Avast: No plans to discontinue CCleaner following second hack in two years

Czech intelligence agency: "Data analysis suggests that the attack came from China."

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No-deal Brexit: The privacy regulatory landscape is about to become more complex than ever

Three most common questions your peers are asking about Brexit.

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Former Microsoft exec Javier Soltero to lead the Google G Suite team

Once a fast-rising star at Microsoft, Javier Soltero is now leading the Google G Suite team about a year after departing Microsoft.

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Major German manufacturer still down a week after getting hit by ransomware

Pilz, a German company making automation tool, was infected with the BitPaymer ransomware on October 13.

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Microsoft acquires cloud file-migration specialist Mover

Microsoft is adding a new file-migration tool to its list by acquiring Canadian cloud file-migration vendor Mover.

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NordVPN confirms data center breach

The company said an attacker gained access to a server at a data center in Finland by exploiting an insecure remote management system left by the data center provider.

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Oracle: What is customer experience (and why you should care)

Oracle's top marketing leader for customer experience explains why this topic is important, the challenges in making customers happy, and what you can do about it.

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Orioco dual bay hard drive enclosure hands on: Better than a USB drive for storage access or cloning

The Orioco 6239U3 hard drive dock has fast data transfer speeds and offline cloning in an attractive transparent enclosure

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First look: Surface Pro 7 follows a familiar path

The latest entry to the Surface Pro family looks just like its predecessors, except for the addition of a single USB Type-C port. Ice Lake CPUs also add improved power management, but otherwise, this device offers little to win new fans.

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Opposition grows as Brazil advances single citizen database plans

A new bill aims to reverse the president's decision to centralize and share personal data across the public sector.

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Open database leaked 179GB in customer, US government, and military records

The US Department of Homeland Security has become embroiled in the leak.

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CRM Watchlist Winners 2019: Once Again, Pegasystems

Pegasystems won CRM Watchlist 2019 on the strength of their narrative, product and their impact due to both. What else do you need to know? Lots. So read on and find out what I have to say about them.

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Drones that weave through workers in factories

Humans and robots are already interacting in factories. What happens when those robots fly?

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Russian APT Turla targets 35 countries on the back of Iranian infrastructure

The state-backed group’s hacking activities are more widespread than previously thought.

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Good news for developers: The CLI is back

The command line interface is enjoying a renaissance among software companies, making life easier for developers.

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Researchers find stealthy MSSQL server backdoor developed by Chinese cyberspies

ESET finds new "skip-2.0" backdoor developed by Chinese cyber-espionage group, targeting MSSQL 2012.

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Avast says hackers breached internal network through compromised VPN profile

Czech antivirus maker discloses second attack aimed at compromising CCleaner releases.

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Google to roll out update 'in the coming' months to fix Pixel 4 Face Unlock bypass

In the meantime, Google recommends that users employ another screen-locking mechanism, such as passphrases, PIN codes, or swipe patterns.

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Chinese national sentenced for trying to smuggle military tech from US to China

Export control laws were violated.

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SAP Q3 2019: Strong earnings, new Microsoft SAP HANA partnership revealed

Software license revenue has dropped, but the growth of SAP S/4HANA remains strong.

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Intel head in Brazil steps down

Mauricio Ruiz leaves the company after two decades

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Alexa and Google Home devices leveraged to phish and eavesdrop on users, again

Amazon, Google fail to address security loopholes in Alexa and Home devices more than a year after first reports.

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Made by Google 2019 wrap-up, first thoughts on Pixel 4 and Pixelbook Go (MobileTechRoundup show #484)

Kevin and Matt attended the Made by Google event in NYC last week and shared thoughts on the announcements with some initial hands-on experiences with some of the hardware.

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German grocer Aldi is selling Medion Gaming Desktop PC, Gaming Notebook in the UK

Why the global supermarket giant is venturing into gaming systems is a bit of a mystery, but the computers -- built around Intel Core 5 processors and Nvidia's GeForce graphics -- are surprisingly robust for their 950-pound price tag.

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Nimbus9 cases for the Apple iPhone 11 and 11 Pro: Drop protection with easy car mount support

Nimbus9 recently released three series for the Apple iPhone 11 with drop protection and lifetime warranty. Two of the three series are ready for easy mounting in an automobile.

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AT&T left me speechless when I asked about the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung's folding phone sounded truly exciting. Until, that is, I went to look at one in an AT&T store.

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Firefox to get page translation feature, like Chrome

Firefox's page translation feature will work offline, with a local library, rather than cloud-based translation services.

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Razer introduces Studio Edition mobile workstation version of its Blade 15 laptop

The new edition features Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, a 15.6-inch 4K OLED touchscreen display, and a $4,000 price tag.

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Case-Mate for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish protection for your expensive smartphone

One of the more popular case brands I see at carrier stores and covering phones during my commute is Case-Mate. The company recently released a host of stylish options, some with 10 foot drop protection, and I tested out four of them over the past month.

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Some corporate tech spending disappears into black hole, survey shows

Survey shows technology spending isn't as visible as it could be, thanks to manual processes, and IT extending well into the business.

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Four must-have travel essentials

It’s easy to think that all you need to carry with you these days is a smartphone and you’re ready for anything. But some extended periods away from my desk have discovered four things that are ‘must-haves’ for the traveller.

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US stopped using floppy disks to manage nuclear weapons arsenal

US Air Force switches to secure solid-state-based solution to replace antiquated floppy disks in SACCS nuclear weapons management system.

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Blockchain helps enterprises' digital ecosystems in Asia-Pacific

While blockchain solutions are maturing, most business and technology decision makers are unclear as to how blockchain can deliver actual business value to their organization.

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Four out of five think robots are better than their managers (for some things)

Would you trust a robot more than your manager? A new global study found that the majority of workers most definitely would.

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Architect your automation strike teams

Invisible robots have rocketed automation to a top spot among enterprise initiatives, yet firms are dragging organizational and governance issues along as an afterthought.

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Mark Hurd, former Oracle co-CEO, dies at 62

Hurd took a leave of absence from Oracle in September.

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Adobe adds new AI tools to Data Science Workspace in Experience platform

The update includes advanced customer personalization, product recommendations and streamlined activation.

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Free decrypter released for STOP ransomware, today's most popular ransomware strain

New free decrypter can help victims decrypt 148 of the 160 versions of the STOP ransomware.

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Multifactor authentication issue hitting North American Azure, Office 365 users

MFA issues are impacting a number of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 customers in North America. So far, the causes aren't known, but Microsoft engineers say they're working on it.

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Samsung to patch S10 fingerprint sensor bug next week

Samsung promises software patch next week; recommends not using custom screen covers in the meantime.

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Google is in serious trouble, warns top anti-trust lawyer

Google's case is similar to 19 years ago -- when Microsoft was found guilty of exclusionary conduct

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10 best smartphones not made in China

Concerned about security risks from smartphone makers based in China? Here are your alternatives.

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Mirantis takes over the OpenStack administrator certification

The OpenStack Foundation is turning over the management of the Certified OpenStack Administrator to OpenStack company Mirantis.

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Tesla's storage fail

For a company that prides itself on their computer expertise, Tesla's rookie mistake on flash storage is hard to fathom. But not impossible. Here's how they screwed up.

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UK government, Arm ink deal to boost chip security

£36 million in funding has been handed over to protect business technologies.

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Action! Autonomous drone doubles as a film director

Machine learning helps drones discover inner Fellini

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Cryptocurrency executives charged with running $11 million Ponzi scheme

Sky-high rates of return were promised to participants.

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How to recruit top engineering talent in 2020

Codility CEO Natalia Panowicz talks to ZDNet about how traditional enterprises can compete against the Google's of the world for top tech talent.

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Fake Tor Browser steals Bitcoin from Dark Web users

Dark Web traders may find the cryptocurrency intended for purchases ending up in the hands of cyberattackers.

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Mission Health online store hijack went undetected for years

Credit card and payment information was the target of the three-year-long attack.

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Singapore venture investments climb, with deep tech gaining some traction

Startups snagged SG$13.4 billion in funds between January and September this year, with early-stage funds almost doubling to SG$886.1 million and deep-tech firms in three sectors accounting for under 4% of total capital.

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iOS 13.1.3 brings a bunch of bug fixes to iPhone and iPad, but no relief for calls and battery bugs

The latest patch for iOS squashes a lot of bugs, but the call dropping and battery issues remains.

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Singapore readies 5G rollout with potential for two additional licenses

Government expects to have two full-fledged standalone 5G networks covering more than half of Singapore by end-2022 and, if there is interest from the industry, it will release another two lots of 800MHz of mmWave spectrum to be used for smaller non-standalone networks.

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Zappos data breach settlement: users get 10% store discount, lawyers get $1.6m

Seven-years-old class-action lawsuit nears its end, but data breach victims won't be happy.

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Google Pixel 4's Face Unlock works even if you have your eyes closed

Face Unlock bug lets someone unlock you're Pixel 4 phone while you're asleep or out cold.

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iPhone and iPad owners have been in a mad rush to install iOS 13

In less than a month, half of all iPhones currently in use are running iOS 13. Shame really that it turned out to be such a buggy mess.

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Atlassian acquires Code Barrel to bolster automation in Jira

The acquisition was announced alongside Atlassian's first quarter financial results.

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Yubico security keys can now be used to log into Windows computers

Yubico releases app that lets users configure YubiKeys to work on top of local Windows OS accounts.

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Shuttleworth sees the Linux desktop living on with Ubuntu 19.10

It may never be as big as Windows, but Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth still sees a bright future for the Linux desktop.

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US senator introduces privacy bill that would jail CEOs for user privacy violations

Sen. Wyden introduces new consumer privacy bill that puts even the EU's GDPR to shame.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2019: We have a winner

All major smartphone announcements for 2019 have been made and it's clear that Apple stepped up to lead the pack with the iPhone 11 Pro/Pro Max phones. OnePlus appears in the top five thanks to it's affordable flagship.

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Google expands Chrome's Site Isolation feature to Android users

Google also expands Site Isolation protections for desktop users.

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Maybe shadow IT isn't so bad after all, study suggests

IT leaders agree shadow IT serves as a force of innovation and productivity. End-users simply need more guidance and support.

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The impact of Brexit on CISOs

For security leaders wondering how all of this may affect them, we advise CISOs to focus on three primary areas of concern.

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Alexa, Kindle, and Audible integration: Now, and how it might be in the future

Alexa currently has a couple of uninspired and seemingly incomplete features integrating the voice platform with Audible and Kindle. But where could Amazon go with this? We take a look.

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Red Hat OpenShift 4.2: Kubernetes for the hybrid-cloud developer

Red Hat, via OpenShift, wants to help developers build the new model hybrid cloud.

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OnePlus 7T review: The best smartphone value of 2019

While most flagship phones push the $1,000 price point, OnePlus recently launched a new version of its OnePlus 7 at a $599 price. It has some of the highest specifications available today and performs at a level far above its price.

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Germany's cyber-security agency recommends Firefox as most secure browser

Germany's BSI tested Firefox, Chrome, IE, and Edge. Firefox was only browser to pass all minimum requirements for mandatory security features.

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Permanent Record, book review: The whistleblower's tale

Edward Snowden's compelling memoir details how he exposed secret US government surveillance programmes, and the personal cost involved.

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Pendo raises $100 million for $1 billion valuation, eyes international expansion

The company, which tracks customer experiences for software companies and enterprises, is looking to aggressively expand in Europe.

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UK porn block collapses and I couldn’t be happier about it

Opinion: The porn block was unenforceable and an empty promise -- and its withdrawal is a win for privacy.

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Slack adds integrations for Salesforce Sales, Service Clouds

These integrations will be delivered via a new Salesforce for Slack app.

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Tor Snowflake turns your browser into a proxy for users in censored countries

Chrome and Firefox extensions released over the summer. Windows support added this month.

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Cyberbit discovers international airport riddled with Bitcoin-mining malware

Here's how known malware exploits can be tweaked to get past current security systems but can't hide from behavior analysis

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Security researcher publishes proof-of-concept code for recent Android zero-day

Qu1ckR00t app can root an Android device using the CVE-2019-2215 zero-day.

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IBM's third quarter a mixed bag as sales fall short, but earnings better than expected.

Red Hat delivered revenue growth of 29% and the cloud and cognitive software unit saw sales grow 6%.

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FCC approves merger of T-Mobile and Sprint

Both democrats on the commission voted against the deal, which shrinks the number of major wireless carriers in the US from four to three.

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Microsoft introduces new open-source specs for developing cloud and edge applications

Microsoft is introducing two new specs, the Open Application Model and Dapr, with the aim of making building cloud, edge and Kubernetes apps easier.

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Internet inside out: Kubernetes becomes the service delivery engine of the data center

The Internet has always relied upon DNS as its “phone book” to locate Web sites, corporate domains, and Web services. In a world dominated by microservices, all that might actually have to change.

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Google Cloud brings Security Health Analytics into beta

The security feature in Google's Cloud Security Command Center is also now fully certified by the Center for Internet Security.

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What CISOs need to do to maximize Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity strategy is on the agenda of most of the world's boardrooms.

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Microsoft's Desktop Analytics service for assessing compatibility of Windows endpoints is generally available

Microsoft's Desktop Analytics is designed to help business users check their app-compatibility levels and mitigate issues involving the latest Windows 10 feature updates.

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WAV audio files are now being used to hide malicious code

Steganography malware trend moving from PNG and JPG to WAV files.

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One year with the Google Pixel Slate: My favorite computer and tablet for getting work done

The Google Pixel Slate had a rough start, but regular updates to improve performance make it the best Chrome OS laptop and Android tablet I've ever used. The Pixelbook remains a fantastic option, but the Slate offers a better tablet experience.

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Qualtrics extends developer platform, adds integration partners

Qualtrics is aiming to embed its customer experience platform into more enterprise applications.

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Phorpiex botnet made $115,000 in five months just from mass-spamming sextortion emails

Sextortion emails look silly for the most of us, but there are many users who take them at face value and pay up.

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Databricks introduces MLflow Model Registry, brings Delta Lake to Linux Foundation

The company founded by the creators of Apache Spark is working to elevate its newest innovations to open source standards.

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Google exec says you should warn guests about your spy speakers

Rick Osterloh says he's never really thought about it before, but people should really tell their visitors in advance about their smart speakers.

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Public cloud can add $450B to APAC economies through to 2023

Should public cloud spending remain on its CAGR trajectory of 25%, it will have an economic impact of $450 billion across six Asia-Pacific markets from 2019 to 2023, fuelling consumer spending and creating jobs.

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Unifying cloud storage and data warehouses: Delta Lake project hosted by the Linux Foundation

A mix of open source foundations and commercial adoption, the strategy adopted by Databricks for Delta Lake could set Delta Lake on its way to becoming a standard for storing data on the cloud

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Pixel 4 vs iPhone 11: tech specs compared

Now that Apple and Google have both unveiled their flagship smartphones, let's take a tour of the tech specs and see how they stack up against each other.

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Google Pixel 4 available in Singapore from October 24

Priced from SG$1,119, the latest Pixel range can be purchased directly from Google or local telco StarHub, as well as at electronic retail chains Challenger and Courts from October 24, with pre-orders now open to customers.

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Hacking 20 high-profile dev accounts could compromise half of the npm ecosystem

Securing a handful of developer accounts and vetting a few projects would greatly increase the security of the npm ecosystem of JavaScript libraries.

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Where Google's Pixel 4 and Apple's iPhone 11 fail

Hey, smartphone makers, wake up!

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Zoom launches purpose built appliances for Zoom Room conferencing system

According to Zoom, the appliances will be the first custom-developed hardware that lets users gather room intelligence and analytics.

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Checkm8 iOS jailbreak used as lure in online scam

iOS users tricked into installing online games and told to "reach Level 8 in 7 days."

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Linux security hole: Much sudo about nothing

Yes, the sudo command has a security bug. But, in the real world, it's hard to see how it could be used against you.

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Google's Pixel 4, Pixel 4, Nest more about software, ambient system strategy over hardware

Google's Made by Google hardware event and launch of the Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go and Nest Mini is about the software and system approach than the actual device. Is that enough to compete with Apple, Amazon and Microsoft?

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Workday intros new blockchain powered credentialing technology

The company also unveiled a slew of machine learning-based apps and features during its annual Workday Rising event in Orlando.

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Google Pixel 4: No added value, way too late, and more expensive than iPhone 11

Why do we need Pixel devices, again?

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Google's new Pixel Buds are designed to take on the wireless earbud competition

While Apple's AirPods kickstarted the fully wireless earbud market, others have jumped in to offer more for less. Google cut the cord this year on the Pixel Buds and includes advanced technology.

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Amazon's consumer business says bye bye to Oracle databases, moves to AWS

AWS said that Amazon's consumer business has decommissioned its final Oracle database and migrated 75 petabytes of data in nearly 7,500 Oracle databases to multiple AWS database services.

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Pixelbook Go: Google gives enterprise up to competitors to focus on the masses

Google's branded Chromebooks were previously targeted at the high end of the Google OS market, but the focus is shifting with its latest entry in the Chromebook market. It starts at a much lower price with design elements for the masses.

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ThoughtSpot announces v6, adds search suggestions, offers iOS app

ThoughtSpot, known for its search-over-business-intelligence platform,​ is announcing version 6 of its core product and a new mobile app for BI consumption users.

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Would you visit a virtual doctor?

A hospital in Tamp is giving employees access to healthcare via a telemedicine terminal.

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1 in 5 IT security professionals fear their connected toilets will be hacked

It's remarkable the personal tidbits you can find in a serious study of IT security professionals and their fears about lack of security in the Internet of Things.

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Workers more likely to trust AI over their managers, says survey

Oracle and Future Workplace found that 64% of people are more likely to trust a robot over their manager--especially when it comes to providing unbiased advice.

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Cloud alters pecking order among enterprise technology vendors

A Flexera report captures current sentiment for enterprise technology giants including those gaining and losing IT spend.

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Tobii Pro debuts portable eye tracker for scientific research

Lightweight and easy to connect to a PC, the Tobii Pro Fusion aims to let researchers take the latest eye-tracking technology outside of the lab, reaching populations typically overlooked in behavioral science.

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Polar updates Vantage V and M with advanced sleep and recovery features

Polar's new firmware update for its mid and high-level GPS sports watches brings most of the extra sleep and recovery features seen in the Polar Ignite. Another upcoming release will provide another compelling feature too.

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iOS 13 installation stuck? Here’s what to do

iOS 13 update screen stuck on “Estimated Time Remaining,” “Update Requested,” or “Verifying Update,” or “Preparing to Update”? Here’s what to do.

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Argentinian security researcher arrested after tweeting about government hack

Researcher claims "political persecution," all while police are looking for a hacker who doxed thousands of officers.

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Amazon's search ad business to whittle away at Google market share through 2021, says eMarketer

Amazon's position in the bottom of the consumer buying funnel is allowing it to gain share in the search ad business.

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Qualcomm to develop chips for Microsoft Azure Sphere IoT operating system

The firms intend to bring cellular connectivity to Microsoft's Internet of Things solution.

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Learn a new language with AI-powered Busuu

Busuu uses AI to reinforce your learning and challenge you to learn a new language in a structured way.

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Call and battery problems plague iOS 13.1.2

iOS 13.1.2 is taking the phone out of iPhone. In addition, battery and overheating issues are also causing iPhone owners headaches.

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M6, one of France's biggest TV channels, hit by ransomware

Unlike The Weather Channel earlier this year, M6 remained on the air.

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The OpenStack Train keeps chugging on

SUSE may be leaving OpenStack, but the project has lots of customers and it's getting ready to release its 20th version: Train.

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Apple responds to reports that it sends user traffic to China's Tencent

Apple explains how Safari's recent Safe Browsing update works -- following a slew of misleading media reports.

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What to expect from Windows 10 November 2019 Update: A pleasant surprise

The next feature update to Windows 10 is nearly ready for the general public. But this one will only take minutes to install, and it's likely to be the smoothest update ever. Here's why.

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Microsoft Defender 'Tamper Protection' reaches general availability

Tamper Protection prevents malware from disabling Windows Defender features.

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Google announces new USB-C Titan Security Key

The latest version of the second-factor security key is compatible with Android, Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows devices

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Samsung launches One UI beta program for Galaxy S10 customers

Samsung is looking to minimize notifications and clean up its One UI across its smartphones.

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Building China's Comac C919 airplane involved a lot of hacking, report says

One of China's most brazen hacking sprees involved intelligence officers, hackers, security researchers, and company insiders.

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One month with the Fitbit Versa 2: Comfortable, affordable, and motivating

I've now worn the Fitbit Versa 2 as my primary wearable for a month and it served as a solid motivational tool, but had limited use as a smartwatch. It's the best Fitbit available today, but that may not be enough with older Apple Watch models at the same price.

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University of São Paulo wins tender for Brazil's largest AI research center

The facility will be jointly run by the university alongside IBM and São Paulo research foundation FAPESP

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Told you so: Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency is a bad idea (and now its partners know it, too)

Opinion: Is Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency experiencing an extinction-level event? It's not like we (and many others) didn't predict something like this might happen. Here's what's going wrong as the Land of the Like tries to expand its reach into your wallet.

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SAP Teched Postmortem: SAP HANA Cloud’s potential impact on S/4HANA

Among the announcements coming out of SAP Teched in Barcelona last week was the impending release of SAP HANA Cloud, where the database has been rearchitected specifically for the cloud. While SAP has not mentioned anything specific about it, we think that HANA’s cloud design could have a huge impact on how SAP delivers its enterprise SaaS services, starting with S/4HANA.

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Qualcomm intros new reference design for 5G FWA home gateways

The chipmaker also revealed that more than 30 OEMs have signed on to use the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF system for commercial 5G FWA launches.

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Fintech startups: Why Bulgaria is a hotbed for finance software development

Bulgaria is on its way to becoming a leading fintech technology hub in southeast Europe.

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Thoma Bravo to buy Sophos for $3.9 billion

Sophos board of directors said they plan to "unanimously recommend​" the acquisition offer​ to their shareholders.

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How to dramatically improve your typing speed on an iPad (or make your typing more accurate)

There's a feature built into iOS 11, iOS 12, and iPadOS that is one of those love/hate features -- you'll either love it because it will dramatically improve your typing speed, or you'll hate it because it.

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Nvidia, King’s College London debut privacy-focused way to train neural networks

In a breakthrough for healthcare AI, the researchers have developed a federated learning system for medical image analysis that could allow health institutions to collaborate without sharing patient data.

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Most SSL certificate misissuance caused by software bugs and rule misinterpretations

Academic study analyzed 379 incidents of incorrectly-issued SSL certificates from a total of 1,300+ known cases.

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Couple weeks with Galaxy Fold, Google hardware preview, Surface products (MobileTechRoundup show #483)

After 2 weeks, Matt is loving the Galaxy Fold, but we’re gearing up for the Google hardware event this week. Thoughts on the Pixelbook Go, new Microsoft Surface products, and more.

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Singapore, Australia begin talks on digital economy pact

Trade agreement between both nations aims to drive "greater connectivity" and bilateral economic relations, with cooperation touted to encompass several areas including e-payments, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital identity.

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Gear4 Piccadilly and Crystal Palace for iPhone 11 Pro: D30 technology protects from drops

Apple iPhone 11 owners have a vast number of case options and Gear4 offers some of the best for impact protection. Nine options are available for the iPhone 11 Pro from $34.99 to $59.99.

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Apple is a hypocrite (and so are we)

When it comes to China, will Apple be forced to make a choice? Or will it do what so many of us do -- bathe in its hypocrisy till the end?

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How to fix watchOS 'Unable to Install Update' error

Having trouble installing watchOS updates onto your Apple Watch? You're not alone. But here's a possible fix.

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Smartish cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Five affordable styles with wallet and grip enhancement

Smartish is known for offering low cost cases for smartphones with elements of customization and recently launched five new styles for the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro.

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Throwing away an old cable ended up being an expensive mistake

In my attempts to declutter, I tossed away my old USB-A-to-Lightning cables - a big, and quite expensive mistake.

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The artificial intelligence factory, coming to an enterprise near you

The four essential ingredients to building an AI factory.

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Vulnerability found and fixed in HP bloatware

HP releases security update for HP Touchpoint Analytics app. Device owners advised to update.

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The best Columbus Day deals for 2019

All the best Columbus Day tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, and across the web.

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Brazilian government to create single citizen database

From date of birth to gait, data from millions of individuals will be shared "as widely as possible" across departments.

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Beware the automation paradox

Automate all the easy things, and what's left for people to do? The hard things.

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Mastercard, Visa, eBay, Stripe drop out of Facebook's Libra project

Facebook's proposed entry into the cryptocurrency market is in peril as several major backers walk away from the project.

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These are the 29 countries vulnerable to Simjacker attacks

Adaptive Mobile publishes the list of countries where mobile operators ship SIM cards vulnerable to Simjacker attacks.

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Microsoft and NIST partner to create enterprise patching guide

A NIST guide was needed as the patch testing process for some companies involved asking questions on internet forums.

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Bill McDermott's departure can help SAP refocus on customer priorities, also brings risk

SAP announced that Bill McDermott, its CEO for the last nine years, is stepping down immediately.

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Here's why more US employees self-censor social media posts

Our online presence has infiltrated the workplace, but is what we post affecting our promotions at work?

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Her iPhone died. It led to her being charged as a criminal

There's an assumption that digitizing everything is a good thing. Are we sure about that?

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macOS users targeted with new Tarmac malware

Tarmac malware deployed via malvertising campaigns across the US, Italy, and Japan.

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Planes, gates, and bags: How hackers can hijack your local airport

Researchers show how criminals can compromise almost every element of aviation.

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Nurse robot set to make the rounds at major hospitals

Healthcare is a new hotbed of automation, and this robot is officially out of beta.

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This is what consumers around the world think about autonomous vehicles

A new survey on global perception of autonomous vehicles unveils a strong trend.

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Feds arrest alleged members of international ATM skimmer ring

Prosecutors say the ATM scheme is responsible for the theft of at least $20 million.

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Singapore researchers develop way to simplify lithium-sulfur battery production

Pipped as a potential replacement for lithium-ion battery, lithium sulfur is touted to store up to 10 times more energy and Singapore's NanoBio Lab scientists say they have come up with a "simplified technique" to develop the component from inexpensive commercially available materials.

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OWC's Mercury Elite Pro Dock combines a Thunderbolt dock with Dual-Drive RAID storage

Declutter your desk by combining your external dual-drive storage and Thunderbolt 3 dock into a single device.

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OWC'S Mercury Elite Pro Dock

Declutter your desk by combining your external dual-drive storage and Thunderbolt 3 dock into a single device.

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Must-have security extensions for Google Chrome

These extensions will help you beef up security and keep your data out of the hands of online criminals. Updated for October 2019.

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PC shipments grow in Q3 as Windows 10 refresh cycle continues

For the second quarter in a row, Lenovo topped the list of vendors, while HP came in second, according to both IDC and Gartner.

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Imperva blames data breach on stolen AWS API key

Imperva said it accidentally exposed an internal server from where a hacker stole an AWS API key.

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Slack says it now has 12 million daily active users

The company is also citing "deep engagement" among its DAUs as evidence of its significant market penetration.

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Breaking down the 10 need-to-know emerging technologies

To keep up with the rapid innovation and disruption happening across all industries and stay ahead of their competition, CIOs and technology leaders should assess and effectively leverage emerging technologies for their net-new values.

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Clear the path to continuous intelligence with machine learning, consultancy urges

Continuous Delivery for Machine Learning, or CD4ML, promotes 'a cross-functional team produces machine learning applications in small and safe increments.'

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Microsoft can fix the toxic Android hellstew, but it needs a partner: Samsung, LG, ZTE or Huawei?

There is definitely room for a full range of business-friendly Microsoft Android devices, targeted to SMBs and enterprises.

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Escort forums in Italy and the Netherlands hacked, user data put up for sale

A third forum for zoophilia and bestiality fans was also hacked. User data put up for sale as well.

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Avita Liber hands-on: A solid, good-looking notebook with fingerprint authentication

The Avita Liber is a solid laptop for office and homework, which will more than meet your needs.

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Use RPA to make customer service agents more effective

RPA bots have the most value in automating tasks within processes for customer service.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Most innovative phone of 2019 nears Holy Grail of One Device

Matthew Miller drove eight hours to get his hands on the future. And while Samsung's new Galaxy Fold is not a phone for most people, if you want to experience an engineering marvel that takes you a step closer to the Holy Grail of One Device, read Matthew's full review.

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Rich kids being raised in tech captivity, says psychologist

Who are the kids most likely to experience risk-taking in the online world, rather than in the real one? And who are the kids increasingly seeking clinical help? The children of the wealthy, it seems.

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Ransomware gang uses iTunes zero-day

BitPaymer ransomware spotted abusing iTunes for Windows bug to bypass antivirus detection.

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HP launches new Chromebooks, Chromebox, adds Chrome OS to its desktop as a service plan

HP joins Dell Technologies in a move to expand Chrome OS and its devices in the enterprise.

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Domo launches analytics app for Square sellers

Domo for Square lets sellers combine siloed financial data and apply a range of Domo's analytics filters to produce visualizations on key business metrics.

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macOS Catalina warning: Don't upgrade if you rely on a Drobo 8D

Here's a quick note of caution. Your Drobo drive array may be unstable if you upgrade to Catalina. Whenever there's the potential for data loss, we have to advise you to just say no.

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Gaming, photo apps in Google Play infect Android handsets with malware

A catalog of malicious apps managed to make it through Google’s security checkpoint.

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New espionage malware found targeting Russian-speaking users in Eastern Europe

New Attor malware seems to be the work of one of the world's most sophisticated espionage players.

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Man charged for running crypto mining scam under the guise of game development

The Singaporean faces over 30 years in prison for his efforts.

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Google's Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, and Made by Google hardware event squeezed by Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft launches

Google's Made by Google hardware event will take the wraps off of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL, but preceding events from the likes of Apple, Amazon and Microsoft have upped the ante for products today as well as 2020.

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Okta's DynamicScale helps apps and websites handle huge traffic bursts

Okta's new offering supports up to 500,000 authentications per minute, while developers will be able to validate performance at 5X to 1,000X their existing API rate limits.

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Trump relents on US companies supplying products to Huawei

Reports suggest that the White House will allow some non-sensitive goods to be purchased by the Chinese firm.

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EU: ATM jackpotting attacks earn crooks less than €1,000 in the first half of 2019

The ATM crime landscape is evolving towards a new technique called TRF -- transaction reversal fraud.

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AI to 'fundamentally shift' global balance of power

The focus of Australia's cyber diplomacy is expanding to include "grand strategy in technology", as well as engagement with technology firms and governments.

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Tor Project removes 13.5% of current servers for running EOL versions

Tor Project admins blacklist 800+ of the total 6,000+ Tor network servers.

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The Flatiron Institute taps Lenovo-Intel systems for HPC-AI workloads

The Flatiron collaboration marks an extension of the partnership between Intel and Lenovo in the data center.

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Salesforce deploys Einstein Vision to spot great white sharks

As shark sightings tick up along the California coast, researchers from Salesforce and UC Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Initiative are using AI to more effectively track the predators.

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Unfortunately, awareness alone won’t do it: Successful phishing defense requires a layered approach

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month -- the time of year security pros remind individuals about the importance of cybersecurity strategy and educate them in hopes they won't become a victim.

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Use less cellular and Wi-Fi data with iOS 13's Low Data Mode

Don't have an unlimited data or internet plan and finding that your iPhone or iPad is burning through data too fast? Paying for Wi-Fi by the megabyte? Are you coming to the end of your cellphone billing cycle and running out of data? iOS 13's Low Data Mode will help you out.

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Most Americans can't recognize 2FA, HTTPS, or private browsing

Only 2% of 4,200+ survey takers answered all ten questions correctly in a very basic tech quiz.

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GNU Project developers object to Richard M Stallman's continued leadership

Richard M. Stallman resigned from leading the Free Software Foundation, but he appears to have kept his top role in the GNU Project. Some GNU programmers would like to see him leave.

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macOS Catalina: Avoid my mistake and wait before you upgrade

If, like me, you've been ignoring those popups warning you that this app or another won't be compatible with the next version of macOS, judgement day has arrived. About 10 percent of my apps aren't compatible, and some of them are pretty important. Here's what I found.

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Puppet announces public beta of Project Nebula for deploying cloud-native apps

Project Nebula brings Puppet's principles of configuration management automation to a cloud-native world.

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Essential teases Project GEM smartphone: Strange form factor with brilliant colors

It's been a couple of years since we've heard from Essential, but yesterday a couple of images appeared on its Twitter account. The Project GEM device looks like a remote control, but it is running some type of operating system on a full-screen display.

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What will driving look like in 10 years? A technological wonderland

From driver monitoring to AR-enabled heads-up displays, these are the predicted trends and technologies that will reshape the in-vehicle experience.

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iOS 13 tells you when apps are secretly tracking you

Apple brings an end to iPhone and iPad apps that secretly tracking your movements without your knowledge or explicit consent.

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Bikers, jaguars, and Twitter hacks: When tech journalists fall prey to phishing attacks

What do phishing emails, camping, wine, and embarrassment have in common, you ask?

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These are the Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 security updates you need to know about

Arbitrary code execution and memory vulnerabilities may impact Mac machines.

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Civil rights groups urge lawmakers to dissolve police partnerships with Ring

It has been reported that roughly 400 US police departments are collaborating with the smart doorbell firm.

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US job seekers scrub their social media accounts to get success

Are you worried that your social media footprint will jeopardize your career? If so, you are not alone.

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StarHub to offer hyperscale data centre services through AirTrunk

Available to StarHub customers from mid-2020, AirTrunk's 60-megawatt facility will be essential in meeting anticipated need for hyperscale data centre support with the emergence of 5G mobile edge computing capabilities, says the Singapore telco.

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SUSE drops OpenStack Cloud

SUSE, a long-time supporter of the OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud program, is getting out of the OpenStack cloud business.

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Schneier slams Australia's encryption laws and CyberCon speaker bans

Governments breaking encryption is bad, and 'will get worse once breaking encryption means people can die', says one of the world's leading security experts.

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Microsoft October 2019 Patch Tuesday is a light one

No zero-days this month. Only 59 security updates.

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Government interference in Australia's premier cybersecurity conference is a worry

Two 'incongruent' speakers were dumped from Australia's CyberCon. And bizarrely, the media was barred from covering a session explaining a public consultation process.

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The best cheap web hosting services: How to find the right provider

You can buy a month's worth of quality web hosting from a well-established service provider for less than the price of a Grande cappuccino. What's the catch? You'll have to dig a bit to make accurate long-term comparisons of the various offerings. That's where our Buyer's Guide can help.

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SAP readies bevy of HANA Cloud Services

The enterprise software giant brings SAP HANA Cloud and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud to GA.

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Arm enables SoC makers to create custom instructions for embedded CPUs

The new Customs Instructions feature should open up the door for a greater diversity of devices, Arm says.

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Thunderbird to add built-in support for OpenPGP email encryption standard

Built-in OpenPGP support coming to Thunderbird 78, scheduled for release in the summer of 2020.

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Microsoft's Azure Data Box Edge gets rugged, portable option

Microsoft is readying a ruggedized version of its Data Box Edge data-transfer appliance and service, targeted heavily at government customers.

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Workplace by Facebook adds bevy of features, passes 3 million paid users, eyes frontline workers

Should Workplace by Facebook boost employee engagement and connect frontline workers, the company is likely to add more enterprise customers.

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Run your business at the speed of thought

Machine learning solutions and artificial intelligence are more customer-centric, moving data from the back of the office to the business.

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Microsoft's unified Office Mobile app: What it is and why it matters

MIcrosoft's unified Office Mobile app, codenamed 'Unity,' could be coming to more Android phones and iOS phones soon. But what will happen on Windows?

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France warns of cyberattacks against service providers and engineering offices

French cyber-security agency warns of ongoing cyber-espionage campaign after Airbus and Expleo hacks.

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76 percent of US businesses have experienced a cyberattack in the past year

SMBs in the country are becoming a firm favorite as targets for cybercriminals.

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New sextortion campaign taps altcoins to avoid detection

Cryptocurrency rules designed to protect email accounts from phishing are being fooled through a pivot from Bitcoin to Litecoin.

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At last! A self-driving garbage can

The SmartCan can get itself to the curb on garbage day without you having to remember to put it there. This is progress.

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GoodData partners with Amazon on Redshift: when data goes cloud, cloud data goes into analytics

Adding support for an AWS product is usually a good idea for 3rd party vendors. Adding a partnership on top of that is even better. GoodData is doing that, and more, on its way to offer analytics to everyone.

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Samsung updates Chromebook lineup with two new models

The 11.6-inch Chromebook 4 and 15.6-inch Chromebook 4+ feature some rugged features, Intel Celeron processors, and Google Assistant built in at starting prices of $230 and $300, respectively.

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California takes on deepfakes in porn and politics

The state hopes new laws will stop the use of deepfake technology to manipulate political speech and sexual content.

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Apple’s worst product is still Apple’s worst product

Apple, like every other company, has its ups and downs when it comes to quality. But there’s one Apple product that’s consistently awful.

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Cybersecurity giants join forces to combat cyberthreats under OASIS umbrella

IBM and McAfee aim to tie cybersecurity products and data together through open source code and standards.

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Tū Ora Compass Health data breach exposes medical data of one million people

The health organization has admitted its failure in safeguarding user data.

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macOS Catalina -- Should you upgrade now?

macOS 10.15 Catalina is now available for download. But should you upgrade now or hold off for a little while for the inevitable bug fixes?

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SAP launches new cloud tools for employee engagement, data warehousing, blockchain

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Amazon unveils .sg marketplace, two years after Prime Now launch

US e-commerce giant launches Amazon.sg with "millions of products", replacing the international selection on its Prime Now app in Singapore, but some customers say the local marketplace offers a smaller product selection than before.

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Zero-day published for old Joomla CMS versions

Proof-of-concept code available online; trivial to exploit.

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Supreme Court lets blind man sue Domino's over website accessibility

By ignoring Domino's appeal, the Supreme Court opens up the door for lawsuits challenging websites and mobile apps that aren't accessible to people with disabilities.

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Adobe to deactivate accounts for all Venezuelan users due to US sanctions

Because of the White House's sanctions, users aren't eligible for refunds either.

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Data breach at Russian ISP impacts 8.7 million customers

Security breach took place in 2017, but user details are only now being shared online, including on Telegram channels.

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Save $50 on Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds at Amazon

They cost $199.95, down from their usual $249.99. That's a 20% discount on the Beats Powerbeats Pro.

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Windows 10 on Arm: What you need to know before you buy a Surface Pro X

Repeat after me: Windows 10 on Arm is not Windows RT. It’s also not the Windows 10 you know. Before you order an Arm-powered Windows device like the new Surface Pro X, read this.

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Microsoft's Windows Insider chief Sarkar is is moving to a new developer-relations role

Microsoft is on a hunt for a new head for its Windows Insider test program, as Dona Sarkar takes a new position focused on advocacy for Microsoft's Power Platform.

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Atlassian integrates with Okta for SCIM provisioning, single sign-on

Products from Okta's Identity Cloud are now available to Atlassian customers via the admin hub for SCIM provisioning and single sign-on.

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Google Drive: How cloud storage and deep search saved my day -- again and again

Once more, cloud storage and good online search have helped solve a serious document retrieval problem. In this case study, David Gewirtz explains how Google Drive helped him get the job done.

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What's Microsoft's developer story for its new dual-screen Surface devices?

Microsoft's first two dual-screen devices will be running two different operating systems, Windows 10X and Android. But above the OS level, there will likely be more commonalities than differences.

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White-hat hacks Muhstik ransomware gang and releases decryption keys

Annoyed victim hacks back ransomware gang and releases all their decryption keys, along with a free decrypter.

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Linus Torvalds isn't worried about Microsoft taking over Linux

And you shouldn't be either. Every company wants to rule Linux -- none of them can or ever will.

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Dropout rates soar in Brazil's tech higher education

The majority of university students don't graduate due to lack of financial resources, according to a new report by an industry trade body.

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A year after patch, Drupalgeddon2 is still being employed in cybercriminal attacks

The remote code execution bug is being used in attacks against high-profile websites.

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Guess what loses its value faster than your car? Your smartphone

Smartphones, even high-end devices such as iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, really are a terrible investment.

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FBI warns about attacks that bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA)

FBI warns about SIM swapping and tools like Muraen and NecroBrowser.

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Samsung paves the way for 24 gigabyte High Bandwidth Memory

Samsung has developed the industry's first 12-layer 3D-TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, allowing for the stacking of 12 DRAM chips and paving the way for 24GB High Bandwidth Memory.

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Stratasys launches 3D printer, materials aimed at printing human anatomy models

Anatomic models is a hot market for 3D printer makers given that healthcare is a big industry and the ability to print human anatomy models addresses a pain point and saves money​.

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Speed, style, and tough: SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD

With more and more photographers, videographers, and drone operators collecting and processing media in the outdoors, the demand for external drives that combine performance and reliability has skyrocketed. The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD fits the bill perfectly.

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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD

A tough, fast SSD that's just at home in a wet forest or arid desert, as it is in a warm, comfortable office.

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Drones deliver life-saving emergency defibrillators in Canada

In trials, drones arrived a full seven minutes before paramedics.

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PayPal backs out: what does this mean for the future of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency?

Opinion: PayPal is only one Libra Association member but its swift exit may herald what is to come.

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D-Link router remote code execution vulnerability will not be patched

The security issue won’t be resolved, considering the age of the products.

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Ultimate power bank -- RAVPower 27000mAh with AC Outlet

I've been looking for the ultimate power bank that will charge USB-A and USB-C, and offer an AC power outlet for other devices. RAVPower has just a power bank. And it's amazing.

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RAVPower 27000mAh with AC Outlet

I've been looking for the ultimate power bank that will charge USB-A and USB-C, and offer an AC power outlet for other devices. RAVPower have just a power bank. And it's amazing.

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China has Apple by the iPhones

Apple makes standing up for security and privacy part of its pitch, unless you are under the yoke of an authoritarian communist government.

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DNS-over-HTTPS causes more problems than it solves, experts say

Several experts, companies, and national entities have voiced very convincing concerns about DoH and its features.

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Satellite Android smartphone: Thuraya X5-Touch

Need the ultimate Android smartphone for when you are on or off the grid? The Thuraya X5-Touch may be the smartphone for you.

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Forget the smartphone and get yourself a satellite phone that will work anywhere on the planet

Need a phone that will work where your smartphone won't? You need a satellite phone!

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Iridium GO! Turn any smartphone into a satellite phone with internet access

If you're planning to go off the grid over the summer, here's how you can still get access to phonecalls, text, and internet by accessing the Iridium satellite network.

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I went to an Apple store to buy an iPhone 11, but no one would talk to me

Three visits to the same Apple store suggests there may be a little chaos in Apple retail right now. Could it be that iPhone 11 is more popular than Apple thought it might be? Or is it something else?

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Garmin announces Star Wars and Frozen 2 fitness trackers for kids, Star Wars watches for adults

Garmin continues to release new wearables with a few models featuring popular Disney design elements. New Vivofit Jr. 2 fitness trackers for kids join a growing collection of Legacy Saga series watches for adults.

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Totallee slim cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Ultra thin scratch protection

The Totallee cases aren't going to do much to protect your iPhone if you drop it, but the cases are designed to prevent scratches and improve your ability to hold onto your phone.

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APAC firms will need AI as speed increasingly critical in cyberdefence

With cybercriminals taking less and less time to break into corporate systems, enterprises will have to tap artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to bolster their ability to defend against attacks and beef up their network resilience.

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Software robots are guiding us into intelligent automation, with less stress

Low-key alternative to big-bang AI emerges: 'Unlike many machine learning projects that may need data scientists, robotic process automation (RPA) is simple to deploy.'

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Caudabe cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Minimalist cases with stylish limited protection

While cases with drop protection ratings are nice to have for protecting your expensive iPhone, it's also nice to have sleek cases that help you hold the phone while also protecting it from scratches. Caudabe has been one of my favorite minimalist case brands and I recently tested out four of its models.

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Microsoft Surface Duo: Android failure is not an option

When Microsoft's dual-screen, Android-powered Surface Duo reaches the market, will it be a triumph after years of mobile failures from the company, or will we confirm once and for all that Microsoft is incapable of learning from previous mistakes?

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iPhone suddenly stopped working? Apple may fix it for free

If your iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has suddenly stopped working, Apple might fix it for you, for free.

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Why I've given up on expensive 'indestructible' iPhone cables, and you should too

And it's not just iPhone cables.

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Brazilian government limits value of Microsoft contracts

The new rules for central government bodies aim to achieve savings of 35 percent and will be replicated for other vendors such as Oracle and IBM.

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Signal fixes FaceTime-like eavesdropping bug

Signal bug lets attackers place and then auto-answer a call by pressing the Mute button.

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DHS and FDA warn about much broader impact of Urgent/11 vulnerabilities

Urgent/11 vulnerabilities impact multiple operating systems, not just VxWorks.

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Fedora drops 32-bit Linux

With the next version of Fedora, support for the obsolete 32-bit version Linux will be dropped.

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Microsoft: Iranian hackers targeted a 2020 presidential campaign

The Iranian hackers also targeted current and former US government officials, journalists, and Iranians living abroad.

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Alteryx buys Feature Labs to automate ML feature engineering

Alteryx is beefing up its assisted machine learning modeling capability with an acquisition that automates the selection of model features.

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Apple's hardware ecosystem has grown messy and frustratingly inconsistent

Apple owns its ecosystem like no other company, from the silicon inside devices to the software that they run. And yet the ecosystem is riddled with weird, frustrating inconsistencies.

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Hands-on at Surface event: New direction or more of the same? Yes and yes

Whether you measure by sheer numbers or by potential game-changing impact, this year's event offered the most news of any Surface event since the original launch seven years ago.

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EA website snafu leaks data of 1,600 FIFA 20 pro gamers

Glitch in EA FIFA 20 tournament site accidentally leaked some players' data to other players.

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Microsoft is right, two screens are far better than a folding OLED display

Folding displays might attract attention, but the technology is currently far too primitive -- and fragile -- for mainstream use.

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Microsoft is right, two screens are far better than a folding screen

Folding displays might attract attention, but the technology is currently far too primitive -- and fragile -- for mainstream use.

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Russian hacker group patches Chrome and Firefox to fingerprint TLS traffic

Turla hacker group lives up to its reputation with another clever/wacky hacking technique.

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Report: Nation state hackers and cyber criminals are spoofing each other

It's difficult to tell hackers apart says Optiv as US government agencies are warned by Check Point about new threats from a Chinese government-backed group.

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Can iOS 13's Optimized Battery Charging save your battery?

Can iOS 13's Optimized Battery Charging feature help reduce battery aging, or will it just frustrate you?

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Next gen haptics: A soft, artificial skin with tactile feedback

Roboticists have developed the first soft, wearable interface with high-fidelity tactile feedback.

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Google finds Android zero-day impacting Pixel, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi devices

Vulnerability was patched in older Android OS versions, but resurfaced in newer releases.

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Microsoft: MFA bypass attacks are so rare we don't have good statistics on them

Microsoft security expert also ranks authentication factors based on their ability to fend off attackers.

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Samsung Pay Cash now available: Budget your spending with this prepaid virtual card

In addition to empowering Samsung Pay users to setup prepaid balances for budgeting, Samsung also rolled out Money Transfer support in Samsung Pay. International money transfers can now be made within Samsung pay to 47 countries.

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Google gets tougher on HTTPS with ban on mixed content

Google to stop loading "mixed content" in Chrome starting next year.

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Cheap web hosting services: How to find the best provider for your needs

You can buy a month's worth of quality web hosting from a well-established service provider for less than the price of a Grande cappuccino. What's the catch? You'll have to dig a bit to make accurate long-term comparisons of the various offerings. That's where our Buyer's Guide can help.

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Box expands key software integrations as part of continued enterprise push

Box announced that it is expanding its integrations Adobe, Splunk, IBM, Slack and Microsoft.

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Microsoft will sell an Intel-based 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 for business users only

Microsoft is offering business users a version of its just-announced 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 with Intel inside.

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macOS systems abused in DDoS attacks

Up to 40,000 macOS systems expose a particular port online that can be abused for pretty big DDoS attacks.

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Southeast Asia internet economy exceeds $100B, online population hits 360M

Region's internet economy grows past $100 billion for the first time this year, with Indonesia and Vietnam clocking growth rates of more than 40%, and the e-commerce sector seeing the fastest growth to hit $38 billion.

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Quick fixes for annoying iOS 13 problems

iOS 13 giving you headaches? Got problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices? Or maybe your battery isn't lasting as long. Here are some quick fixes you can try.

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Zendesk introduces Sunshine Conversations for customer messaging

The customer service and engagement company also launched Gather, a tool for building online community forums.

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iPhone SE 2 coming next year, and will be as fast as the iPhone 11 -- but will the price be right?

The chatter is that Apple will release an update to the iPhone SE in 2020 in an attempt to woo those looking for a smaller or cheaper (or smaller and cheaper) iPhone. But will the price be right?

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Intel, Brown University collaborate on "intelligent spine technology"

With $6.3 million in DARPA funding, Intel, Brown and other partners will work on building the AI-driven hardware and software needed to treat spinal cord injuries.

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Microsoft launched a phone and made me laugh

Redmond presented the Surface Duo to wild gasps. But it insisted it isn't a phone. What is it, then? Now that's a question for the marketing department, one it tried hard to answer.

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Microsoft shows off its dual-screen Surface Neo, coming in holiday 2020

Microsoft's dual-screen Windows 10 tablet, the Surface Neo, running Windows 10X, is in the works and coming next year.

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Minerva attack can recover private keys from smart cards, cryptographic libraries

Older Athena IDProtect smart cards are impacted, along with the WolfSSL, MatrixSSL, Crypto++, Oracle SunEC, and Libgcrypt crypto libraries.

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Do we really need another tech event? Stay tuned for Apple in October (probably)

David Gewirtz launches Excel to delve into Apple announcement history. Will we see new Macs, iPads, and an Apple TV in October? Stay tuned for the predictions and yet another fantabulous spreadsheet grid.

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Where does Cloudera go from here?

Cloudera has tamed the zoo animals, and yes, the conventional wisdom is that it now must be able to execute. But there’s one more piece that must fall into place: framing the business message.

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Court reinstates lawsuit over Google iPhone user tracking

The lawsuit alleges Google should be held accountable for bypassing default iPhone privacy settings.

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A gentle robotic hand that won't break eggs, pasta sticks

Magnets and a cushion of air make this robotic gripper both dexterous and surprising gentle.

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WhatsApp vulnerability exploited through malicious GIFs to hijack chat sessions

Personal files and messages are at risk in unpatched builds of the app.

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At Surface event, Microsoft's vision for dual screens, productivity was compelling, but can it execute?

Microsoft laid out its vision for integrated software and hardware (and even a bit of Android) along with dual screens to help creatives keep their flow when working. The next year should be interesting.

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EA to give users a free month of Origin Access if they enable 2FA

Offer stands only for October 2019. Origin users will get November for free.

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Microsoft's new hardware strategy should worry Apple and Intel

Microsoft refresh of the Surface lineup, which included a new Surface Pro X and a preview of a folding smartphone and dual-screen tablet, should be of concern to other tech players, especially Apple and Intel.

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