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Sunday, 30 September 2018
Openreach completes largest Tupe transfer in history
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449575/Openreach-completes-largest-Tupe-transfer-in-history
Saturday, 29 September 2018
ET Deals: Learn You Some Code with No Starch Press
Want to learn how to program while helping out charity? This week's Humble Book Bundle with partner No Starch Press is a great way to spend some cash. You'll find coverage on many different languages, and it won't put much of a dent in your wallet in the process.
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/277893-et-deals-learn-you-some-code-with-no-starch-press
Friday, 28 September 2018
Intel Issues Update on Supply Problems at 14nm
Intel has issued a manufacturing update on its 14nm shortfall and 10nm ramp.
The post Intel Issues Update on Supply Problems at 14nm appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/277870-intel-issues-update-on-supply-problems-at-14nm
Unreal Engine 4 Aids Life is Strange 2’s Moody Atmosphere
Just as the undisputed king of episodic gaming collapses, Dontnod and Square Enix are back with a brand new season of the fan-favorite Life is Strange series. This round, the time-bending Max Caulfield is gone in favor of telekinetic teen Sean Diaz.
The post Unreal Engine 4 Aids Life is Strange 2’s Moody Atmosphere appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277629-unreal-engine-4-aids-life-is-strange-2s-moody-atmosphere
Hayabusa Sends Back Photos and Video From Surface of Asteroid Ryugu
It's not every day that a robot sends back footage from the surface of an asteroid, but today is such a day.
The post Hayabusa Sends Back Photos and Video From Surface of Asteroid Ryugu appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277854-hayabusa-sends-back-photos-and-video-from-the-surface-of-asteroid-ryugu
EU sees eIDAS regulation come into full force
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449592/EU-sees-eIDAS-regulation-come-into-full-force
Amali de Alwis, most influential woman in UK IT 2018 - winner’s speech
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/video/Amali-de-Alwis-most-influential-woman-in-UK-IT-2018-winners-speech
The Oppo Find X Is the First Phone to Field 10GB of RAM
The first Android smartphone with 10GB of RAM should hit the market soon, but there's precious little reason to buy that much memory in a phone.
The post The Oppo Find X Is the First Phone to Field 10GB of RAM appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/277816-the-oppo-find-x-is-the-first-phone-to-field-10gb-of-ram
Data analytics cuts queues and flight delays at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449457/Data-analytics-cuts-queues-and-flight-delays-at-Romes-Fiumicino-Airport
SEC Charges Elon Musk With Fraud, Seeks to Force Him Out as CEO
Elon Musk has been charged by the SEC, which seeks his removal as CEO and his seat on the board of directors.
The post SEC Charges Elon Musk With Fraud, Seeks to Force Him Out as CEO appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277826-sec-charges-elon-musk-with-fraud-seeks-to-force-him-out-as-ceo
Pentagon Will Only Accept Proposals for Military Cloud Network on DVD
The Pentagon is now in the early planning stages of deploying a cloud computing platform called JEDI, but it's still looking for a contractor to build and maintain it. If you want to throw your hat in the ring, you'll need a DVD burner.
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/277818-pentagon-will-only-accept-proposals-for-military-cloud-network-on-dvd
No let-up in digital banking glitches as TSB and HSBC customers are hit on payday
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449574/No-let-up-in-digital-banking-glitches-as-TSB-and-HSBC-customers-are-hit-on-payday
Shell CTO Yuri Sebregts talks about using AI to amplify the human impact of its workforce
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Shell-CTO-Yuri-Sebregts-talks-about-using-AI-to-amplify-the-human-impact-of-its-workforce
Citizens Advice makes super-complaint over rip-off phone charges
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449563/Citizens-Advice-makes-super-complaint-over-rip-off-phone-charges
Brighton’s 5G experiment enters new test phase with focus on virtual reality
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449569/Brightons-5G-experiment-enters-new-test-phase-with-focus-on-virtual-reality
Cyber attackers are increasingly exploiting RDP, warns FBI
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449566/Cyber-attackers-are-increasingly-exploiting-RDP-warns-FBI
Finland’s e-retail sector driven by international growth
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449559/Finlands-e-retail-sector-driven-by-international-growth
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Interstellar Visitor ‘Oumuamua Came From 1 of 4 Nearby Stars
'Oumuamua is a slender, cigar-shaped comet that could have come from almost any nearby star. However, scientists have pinned down the four most likely origins for 'Oumuamua.
The post Interstellar Visitor ‘Oumuamua Came From 1 of 4 Nearby Stars appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277808-interstellar-visitor-oumuamua-came-from-1-of-4-nearby-stars
ET Deals: Acer Predator Helios Laptop with Mixed Reality Headset, EVGA GTX 1070 with Free 600W PSU, more
Whether you're looking for a killer gaming laptop, a console bundle, a 4K TV or a radon detector to help ensure that your living situation is safe, today's deals are hard to beat. Scroll through this lengthy list of sales, and there's definitely something shiny here that will catch your eye.
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/277799-et-deals-acer-predator-helios-laptop-with-mixed-reality-headset-evga-gtx-1070-with-free-600w-psu-more
AMD May Regain 30 Percent Desktop Market Share By Q4 2018
Could AMD gain up to 30 percent of the desktop market this holiday season? Intel's CPU shortages could leave the firm a real opportunity.
The post AMD May Regain 30 Percent Desktop Market Share By Q4 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/277793-amd-may-regain-30-percent-desktop-market-share-by-q4-2018
NASA Sets New Roadmap for Moon Base, Crewed Missions to Mars
Manned space missions have been confined to low-Earth orbit for decades, but NASA is looking to change that.
The post NASA Sets New Roadmap for Moon Base, Crewed Missions to Mars appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277788-nasa-sets-new-roadmap-for-moon-base-crewed-missions-to-mars
The digital enterprise: Moving from experimentation to transformation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ehandbook/The-digital-enterprise-Moving-from-experimentation-to-transformation
Network growth brings management challenges
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449495/Network-growth-brings-management-challenges
CIO interview: Fraser Ingram, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449452/CIO-interview-Fraser-Ingram-Clydesdale-and-Yorkshire-Bank
Big Cadillac Recall: NYC Headquarters Moving Back to Detroit
No more Manhattan cityscapes for branding Cadillac. GM wants its flagship nameplate back in Michigan, closer to R&D facilities. The new marching orders: Branding is nice, but first, build great cars.
The post Big Cadillac Recall: NYC Headquarters Moving Back to Detroit appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277737-big-cadillac-recall-nyc-headquarters-moving-back-to-detroit
Business is at inflection point for proactive cyber security
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449480/Business-is-at-inflection-point-for-proactive-cyber-security
Smart places can supercharge the digital economy
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Smart-places-can-supercharge-the-digital-economy
Microsoft Rolling Out Xbox One Keyboard and Mouse Support
Microsoft has been promising to add support for this hardware to the Xbox One since the middle of 2016. Now, it's finally happening. Well, sort of.
The post Microsoft Rolling Out Xbox One Keyboard and Mouse Support appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277748-microsoft-rolling-out-xbox-one-keyboard-and-mouse-support
1. Amali de Alwis, CEO, Code First: Girls
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449458/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/1/1-Amali-de-Alwis-CEO-Code-First-Girls
2. Sarah Wilkinson, CEO, NHS Digital
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449460/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/2/2-Sarah-Wilkinson-CEO-NHS-Digital
10. Jacky Wright, chief digital and information officer, HM Revenue & Customs
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449472/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/10/10-Jacky-Wright-chief-digital-and-information-officer-HM-Revenue-Customs
6. Alice Bentinck, co-founder of Entrepreneur First
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449465/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/6/6-Alice-Bentinck-co-founder-of-Entrepreneur-First
4. Elizabeth Denham, information commissioner
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449462/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/4/4-Elizabeth-Denham-information-commissioner
3. Debbie Forster, CEO of Tech Talent Charter
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449461/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/3/3-Debbie-Forster-CEO-of-Tech-Talent-Charter
8. Carrie Anne Philbin, director of education, Raspberry Pi Foundation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449468/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/8/8-Carrie-Anne-Philbin-director-of-education-Raspberry-Pi-Foundation
9. Anne Marie Neatham, COO, Ocado Technology
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449470/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/9/9-Anne-Marie-Neatham-COO-Ocado-Technology
5. Anne-Marie Imafidon, CEO, Stemettes
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449464/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/5/5-Anne-Marie-Imafidon-CEO-Stemettes
7. Jeni Tennison, CEO of the Open Data Institute
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/252449466/Role-models-pictured-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-technology-2018/7/7-Jeni-Tennison-CEO-of-the-Open-Data-Institute
Norwegian state discusses vulnerabilities with IT sector
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449475/Norwegian-state-discusses-vulnerabilities-with-IT-sector
SpaceX to Launch Japanese Startup’s Lunar Missions
A Japanese startup called Ispace is shooting for the moon, and SpaceX is going to help.
The post SpaceX to Launch Japanese Startup’s Lunar Missions appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277760-spacex-to-launch-japanese-startups-lunar-missions
Replication won’t protect VMs against ransomware
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449455/Replication-wont-protect-VMs-against-ransomware
Explosion in fake data-stealing shopping sites
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449453/Explosion-in-fake-data-stealing-shopping-sites
Sony Bows to the Inevitable, Allows Fortnite Cross-Play on PS4
Sony has bowed to the inevitable and agreed to enable cross-play in Fortnite.
The post Sony Bows to the Inevitable, Allows Fortnite Cross-Play on PS4 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277754-sony-bows-to-the-inevitable-allows-fortnite-cross-play-on-ps4
Prepare now for quantum computers, QKD and post-quantum encryption
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Prepare-now-for-quantum-computers-QKD-and-post-quantum-encryption
Nvidia RTX 2070 Goes Up for Pre-Order on October 17
Nvidia's RTX 2070 will drop on October 17, but will it be worth buying?
The post Nvidia RTX 2070 Goes Up for Pre-Order on October 17 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277745-nvidia-rtx-2070-goes-up-for-pre-order-on-october-17
Object storage: On-prem, in the cloud and hybrid
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449283/Object-storage-On-prem-in-the-cloud-and-hybrid
Uber fined $148m for data breach cover-up
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449446/Uber-fined-148m-for-data-breach-cover-up
Agile IT held back by legacy tech and legacy budgeting
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449447/Agile-IT-held-back-by-legacy-tech-and-legacy-budgeting
Open for business: Microsoft on using cross-industry collaboration to drive AI use in the enterprise
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449432/Open-for-business-Microsoft-on-using-cross-industry-collaboration-to-drive-AI-use-in-enterprise
Best supply chain firms are masters of data and automation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449437/Best-supply-chain-firms-are-masters-of-data-and-automation
Australian teen Apple hacker avoids jail time
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449436/Australian-teen-Apple-hacker-avoids-jail-time
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Oculus Announces New Quest Standalone VR Headset at $399
Oculus has announced its new standalone Quest headset -- inside-out tracking, no PC required, and new touch controllers, all for $399.
The post Oculus Announces New Quest Standalone VR Headset at $399 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277738-oculus-announces-new-quest-standalone-vr-headset-at-399
Even Clean Diesel Exhaust Has Health Risks: MIT Study
Even discounting the Volkswagen-style cheating, diesels may still pose a health hazard from NOX (nitrogen oxide). Study author Steven Barrett says the solution is electrification, not cleaner diesel.
The post Even Clean Diesel Exhaust Has Health Risks: MIT Study appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277707-even-clean-diesel-exhaust-has-health-risks-mit-study
Google Will Let You Opt-Out of Auto Sign-in With Chrome 70
Google has heard your complaints loud and clear, so Chrome v70 will add additional sign-in controls.
The post Google Will Let You Opt-Out of Auto Sign-in With Chrome 70 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/277723-google-will-let-you-opt-out-of-automatic-sign-in-with-chrome-v70
Creativity and tech ‘two sides of same coin’, says 2018 Most Influential Woman in IT, Amali de Alwis
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449255/Creativity-and-tech-two-sides-of-same-coin-says-2018-Most-Influential-Woman-in-IT-Amali-de-Alwis
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: Rising Stars
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449099/Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-IT-2018-Rising-Stars
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449081/Computer-Weekly-announces-the-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-IT-2018
Opportunity Rover Spotted From Mars Orbit
Knowing where the rover ended up is a nice development, but it doesn't get us any closer to reviving Opportunity.
The post Opportunity Rover Spotted From Mars Orbit appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277712-opportunity-rover-spotted-from-mars-orbit
At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449281/At-the-new-Cisco-culture-is-as-important-as-innovation
Indian IT giant TCS sees IBM and Accenture as nearest rivals
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449155/Indian-IT-giant-TCS-sees-IBM-and-Accenture-as-nearest-rivals
NASA Determines Why Earth Wobbles on its Axis
NASA says it has now pinned down three causes for this shift. As expected, the loss of polar ice is a major contributor.
The post NASA Determines Why Earth Wobbles on its Axis appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277696-nasa-determines-why-earth-wobbles-on-its-axis
OpenStack storage update 2018: After Rocky
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/OpenStack-storage-update-2018-After-Rocky
Financial services firms face potential security bombshell
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449361/Financial-services-firms-face-potential-security-bombshell
Scientists Find Dust Storms on Titan, Saturn’s Largest Moon
We've found dust storms on Titan -- just the third place they are known to occur in our solar system.
The post Scientists Find Dust Storms on Titan, Saturn’s Largest Moon appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277686-scientists-find-dust-storms-on-titan-saturns-largest-moon
Telltale Games Accused of Violating Law With Recent Mass Layoffs
According to a newly filed lawsuit claims the firings ran afoul of the WARN Act, which requires companies to tell employees in advance of mass layoffs.
The post Telltale Games Accused of Violating Law With Recent Mass Layoffs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277687-telltale-games-accused-of-violating-law-with-recent-mass-layoffs
Rural business bodies seal new broadband agreement
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449355/Rural-business-bodies-seal-new-broadband-agreement
Why the government should rethink the UK’s surveillance laws
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Why-the-government-should-rethink-the-UKs-surveillance-laws
Dreamforce 18: Benioff calls for ‘inclusive capitalism’
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449344/Dreamforce-18-Benioff-calls-for-inclusive-capitalism
Intelligent automation and the WAN: Is SD-WAN moving mainstream?
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Intelligent-automation-and-the-WAN-is-SD-WAN-moving-mainstream
Fujitsu teams up with UTCs on cyber security training
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449346/Fujitsu-teams-up-with-UTCs-on-cyber-security-training
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Solar Roads Officially Suck
The first examination of solar road power and performance is in. The data isn't encouraging.
The post Solar Roads Officially Suck appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277678-solar-roads-officially-suck
Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Giving Trade Secrets to Intel
Qualcomm has accused Apple of stealing trade secrets related to its modem technology and giving the tech to Intel.
The post Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Giving Trade Secrets to Intel appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/277673-qualcomm-accuses-apple-of-giving-trade-secrets-to-intel
ET Deals: Get a Ryzen 7 1800x Desktop with RX 580 for $799
For those looking for a powerful gaming rig that's actually affordable, the iBuyPower Elite is being sold on Amazon right now for just $799. With a Ryzen 7 1800X processor, a 4GB Radeon RX 580 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM, this machine will handle modern games quite well.
The post ET Deals: Get a Ryzen 7 1800x Desktop with RX 580 for $799 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/277660-et-deals-get-a-ryzen-7-1800x-desktop-with-rx580-for-799
New ‘Gene Drive’ Can Wipe Out Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
Public health agencies have worked to reduce mosquito populations, but researchers from Imperial College London have developed a genetic technique that could control mosquito populations with much greater effectiveness.
The post New ‘Gene Drive’ Can Wipe Out Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277651-new-gene-drive-can-wipe-out-disease-carrying-mosquitoes
PCI DSS compliance falls despite security benefit
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449280/PCI-DSS-compliance-falls-despite-security-benefit
Zhaoxin Shows Off 8-Core x86 CPU at 3GHz, Built on 16nm FinFET
VIA's subsidiary and Chinese government partnership, Zhaoxin, has announced a new x86-compatible CPU architecture built on TSMC's 16nm FinFET process.
The post Zhaoxin Shows Off 8-Core x86 CPU at 3GHz, Built on 16nm FinFET appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/277633-zhaoxin-shows-off-new-8-core-kx-6000-x86-cpu-at-3ghz-built-on-16nm-finfet
InfoWatch opens training centre to help address Middle East skills shortage
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449267/InfoWatch-opens-training-centre-to-help-address-Middle-East-skills-shortage
MI5 admits to ‘unlawful’ spying on Privacy International
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449220/MI5-admits-to-unlawful-spying-on-Privacy-International
DWP IT chief Mayank Prakash quits for new job outside government
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449269/DWP-IT-chief-Mayank-Prakash-quits-for-new-job-outside-government
AMD May Be Prepping New Polaris 30 GPUs For October Launch
AMD may be prepping another Polaris refresh to take on Nvidia's Pascal family.
The post AMD May Be Prepping New Polaris 30 GPUs For October Launch appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/277624-amd-may-be-prepping-new-polaris-30-gpus-for-october-launch
WannaCry and NotPetya inspiring new attacks
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449265/WannaCry-and-NotPetya-inspiring-new-attacks
Google Rebrands Feed as ‘Discover,’ Adds It to Google Mobile Homepage
A year ago, Google rebranded Google Now to the Google Feed. The new name recognized the renewed focus on news rather than predictive search. Now, Google is changing the name once again and adding some more features.
The post Google Rebrands Feed as ‘Discover,’ Adds It to Google Mobile Homepage appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/277615-google-rebrands-feed-as-discover-adds-it-to-google-mobile-homepage
Dreamforce 18: Salesforce vaunts Apple partnership and 'Customer 360'
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449249/Dreamforce-18-Salesforce-vaunts-Apple-partnership-and-Customer-360
Businesses expect shortfall due to GDPR and Brexit
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449263/Businesses-expect-shortfall-due-to-GDPR-and-Brexit
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights importance of sharing the wealth of digital transformation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449247/Microsoft-CEO-Satya-Nadella-highlights-importance-of-sharing-the-wealth-of-digital-transformation
Mac OS Mojave zero-day warning
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449251/Mac-OS-Mojave-zero-day-warning
Your IT provider is being acquired – what does this mean for you and your business?
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Your-IT-provider-is-being-acquired-what-does-this-mean-for-you-and-your-business
Mapping the future at Ordnance Survey
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/Computer-Weekly/Mapping-the-future-at-Ordnance-Survey
Monday, 24 September 2018
Chrome 69 Is a Full-Fledged Assault on User Privacy
Changes made in Chrome 69 make it harder to tell if Google is syncing data across your browser sessions or not, and the changes are deliberate.
The post Chrome 69 Is a Full-Fledged Assault on User Privacy appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/277609-chrome-69-is-a-full-fledged-assault-on-user-privacy
Elon Musk Says a Mars Base Could Happen by 2028
In his characteristically off-handed way, Musk noted on Twitter that he thinks SpaceX can have a Mars base built by 2028.
The post Elon Musk Says a Mars Base Could Happen by 2028 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277602-elon-musk-says-a-mars-base-could-happen-by-2028
Toyota Reportedly Adding Android Auto Support
Toyota has famously refused Google's advances. A new report claims that Toyota is finally ready to play ball, though.
The post Toyota Reportedly Adding Android Auto Support appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/277596-toyota-reportedly-adding-android-auto-support
If Intel Is Suffering a CPU Shortage, Can AMD Pick Up the Slack?
If Intel's CPU production issues are causing a shortfall in the PC market, can AMD step in? We investigate.
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Fair trade software on the agenda but Dutch businesses not ready to buy it
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449170/Fair-trade-software-on-the-agenda-but-Dutch-businesses-not-ready-to-buy-it
Japanese Probe Drops Off Robots on Asteroid’s Surface
These robots are just the first of many instruments Hayabusa2 will drop off on the surface, but the ultimate goal of the mission is to return samples of Ryugu to Earth.
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Colocation and the hyperscalers: What the cloud giants want in a datacentre partner
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449087/Colocation-and-the-hyperscalers-What-the-cloud-giants-want-from-their-datacentre-operator
Microsoft commits $40m to five-year push to explore 'AI for human good' use cases
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449143/Microsoft-commits-40m-to-five-year-push-to-explore-AI-for-human-good-use-cases
Nvidia Shares Skid on Disappointing RTX GPU Launch
Nvidia's stock price slid last week as Wall Street reacted to the disappointing Turing launch.
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Micron Shares Fall as Wall Street Frets Over Intel-Fueled Memory Downturn
Intel's manufacturing woes are having an impact on other companies, with Micron projecting lower revenue for the rest of the year.
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Mobile-first strategy rings true for jeweller
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449159/Mobile-first-strategy-rings-true-for-jeweller
Phased roll-out of ESN to start in early 2019
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449148/Phased-roll-out-of-ESN-to-start-in-early-2019
Business leaders expect suppliers to ensure they are cyber secure
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Friday, 21 September 2018
ET Deals: Get a Bundle of Special Games for just $9
For a limited time, you can snag ten great games on Steam while helping out the SpecialEffect charitable organization. For just $9, the Humble One Special Day Bundle is an outstanding value.
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Will Phones Soon Finish Off the Camera Market?
Phones already dominate photography. How far can they go in pushing into the current market for high-end cameras?
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Planet-hunting TESS Spacecraft Has Already Spotted 2 Exoplanets
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) only started operating over the summer, but NASA reports it has already spotted two potential exoplanets.
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Scientist Identifies Mysterious Fossils as the Oldest Animals on Earth
Like all life at the time, Dickinsonia were soft-bodied and therefore didn't fossilize often.
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Matter Falling Into a Black Hole Clocked at 30 Percent the Speed of Light
Astronomers have learned new facts about how black holes devour material thanks to newly detected features in accretion disk structure.
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Businesses that take humans with them on robotics journeys gain the most
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449073/Businesses-that-take-humans-with-them-on-robotics-journeys-gain-the-most
Foreshadow mitigation obscures licensing impact
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449070/Foreshadow-mitigation-obscures-licensing-impact
Windows May Be Storing All Your Email and Docs as Unencrypted Plaintext
If you enable handwriting recognition in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, all of your text files -- including typed documents and email -- are dumped into a single invisible location and stored thereafter.
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Intel Goes Back to 22nm for New Chipset to Address Manufacturing Shortage
Intel's tick-tock is moving in reverse as the company maneuvers to get out of a manufacturing crunch.
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Dividing lines: EU bid to curb server energy use has the European datacentre community split
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Dividing-lines-EU-bid-to-curb-server-energy-use-has-the-European-datacentre-community-split
Trump’s Trade War With China Will Drive Up GPU Prices Again
The new tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on China are going to hit a lot of PC components.
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Gig for victory: Addressing the stigma of the gig economy
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Gig-for-victory-Addressing-the-stigma-of-the-gig-economy
RBS, Barclays and NatWest customers suffer more mobile banking outages
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449059/RBS-Barclays-and-NatWest-customers-suffer-more-mobile-banking-outages
Shell mines Microsoft Azure for AI to digitally transform upstream and downstream operations
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449053/Shell-mines-Microsoft-Azure-for-AI-to-digitally-transform-upstream-and-downstream-operations
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Amazon Unveils New Alexa Devices Including Upgraded Echos, Smart Microwave
The company just unveiled 11 new Alexa devices including a smart microwave and upgraded Echos.
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ET Deals: Asus Zen Pro All-in-One is $400 off at Amazon Today Only
If your home or office is in need of a powerful PC with a superb screen, you should absolutely consider the ASUS Zen AIO Pro.
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Cardiologist Questions Accuracy of ECG Function in Apple Watch 4
Apple's new Watch 4 includes ECG and AFib monitoring capabilities, but their accuracy hasn't been proven as comprehensively as one might like.
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HTC Talks Security for Its Upcoming ‘Exodus’ Blockchain Phone
It pre-announced the blockchain-powered HTC Exodus several months ago, and now HTC's Phil Chen is talking more about how the phone will work.
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Doorstep challenge: How retailers are innovating on delivery and fulfilment
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Doorstep-challenge-how-retailers-are-innovating-on-delivery-and-fulfilment
Rural areas will be among the first to get Vodafone 5G
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449016/Rural-areas-will-be-among-the-first-to-get-Vodafone-5G
Everything You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch Online
The new Switch Online service will run you $20 per year and includes features like online play, cloud saves, and a selection of classic games. You may be thinking you already had some of that, and you'd be right.
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