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Friday, 30 November 2018
Government mobilises to persuade tech sector to endorse May-EU deal
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453543/Government-mobilises-to-persuade-tech-sector-to-endorse-May-EU-deal
Google Rumored to Shut Down Hangouts in 2020
Google's inability to form a coherent messaging strategy is legendary at this point, and it doesn't look like things are getting any better if a new rumor is accurate. According
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/281547-google-rumored-to-shut-down-hangouts-in-2020
Fury of Disappointment: Darksiders III
After the collapse of THQ in 2013, the fate of well-loved franchises like Darksiders was in peril. The company's intellectual properties scattered to the winds, devs moved to other endeavors, and fans were heartbroken. But all these years later, Darksiders is back from the dead.
The post Fury of Disappointment: Darksiders III appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281306-fury-of-disappointment-darksiders-iii
3 Minuscule Moon Rocks Just Sold for $855,000 at Auction
The newly auctioned moon fragments came to Earth aboard the Soviet Luna 16 return rocket, the first automated probe to return a sample from the lunar surface.
The post 3 Minuscule Moon Rocks Just Sold for $855,000 at Auction appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281532-3-minuscule-moon-rocks-just-sold-for-855000-at-auction
CCRC may hold off subpostmaster decision until after Post Office Horizon trial
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453546/CCRC-may-hold-off-subpostmaster-decision-until-after-Post-Office-Horizon-trial
Mike Lynch charged with fraud over $11bn sale of Autonomy
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453534/Mike-Lynch-charged-with-fraud-over-11bn-sale-of-Autonomy
In China, Electric Vehicles Log Precise Location Data With the Government
In China, electric vehicles constantly report their exact real-time position -- and a great deal of additional information besides -- to the Chinese government.
The post In China, Electric Vehicles Log Precise Location Data With the Government appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281511-in-china-electric-vehicles-log-precise-location-data-with-the-government
Cyber crime most significant harm in UK, says top cyber cop
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453527/Cyber-crime-most-significant-harm-in-UK-says-top-cyber-cop
Intel Cascade Lake vs AMD Rome: Who will rule the datacentre roost in 2019?
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Intel-Cascade-Lake-vs-AMD-Rome-Who-will-rule-the-datacentre-roost-in-2019
9 Charged With Selling Samsung’s Bendable Screen Technology
South Korean prosecutors charged nine people with IP theft against Samsung, in a failed bid to steal OLED technology for a Chinese manufacturer.
The post 9 Charged With Selling Samsung’s Bendable Screen Technology appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/281496-9-charged-with-selling-samsung-bendable-screen-tech-to-chinese-companies
Marriott data breach highlights basic failings
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453521/Marriott-data-breach-highlights-basic-failings
Microsoft Wins $480M Contract to Provide HoloLens to US Military
Microsoft has signed a major deal with the US military to provide HoloLens devices for both training and eventually, live combat.
The post Microsoft Wins $480M Contract to Provide HoloLens to US Military appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281508-microsoft-wins-480m-contract-to-provide-hololens-to-us-military
Best Cars of the 2018 LA Auto Show
Old models return. New cars get faster and safer. More SUVs, more pickups, a few more sedans. Even Tesla has a booth.
The post Best Cars of the 2018 LA Auto Show appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281417-best-cars-of-the-2018-la-auto-show
WannaCry borderline national cyber emergency
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453509/WannaCry-borderline-national-cyber-emergency
New forms of governance needed to safely and ethically unlock value of data
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453506/New-forms-of-governance-needed-to-safely-and-ethically-unlock-value-of-data
How to manage software auditor independence
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453493/How-to-manage-software-auditor-independence
Microsoft’s Next Surface Might Tap AMD Hardware
There are rumors that AMD, not Intel, might get the nod for the next version of Microsoft's Surface.
The post Microsoft’s Next Surface Might Tap AMD Hardware appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281453-microsofts-next-surface-might-tap-amd-hardware
E-commerce sites warned of heightened DDoS threat
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453494/E-commerce-sites-warned-of-heightened-DDoS-threat
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels declares Oracle data warehouse switch-off as 2018 work highlight
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453484/Amazon-CTO-Werner-Vogels-declares-Oracle-data-warehouse-switch-off-as-2018-work-highlight
Thursday, 29 November 2018
Sennheiser Software Flaw Leaves Users Open to Hacking
Sennheiser has issued a patch for the software, but it doesn't seem to grasp the gravity of the screw-up.
The post Sennheiser Software Flaw Leaves Users Open to Hacking appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/281500-sennheiser-software-flaw-leaves-users-open-to-hacking
NASA Reveals 9 Commercial Partners for Lunar Missions
You've probably heard of some of these companies, but others are new players in space exploration.
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281484-nasa-reveals-9-commercial-partners-for-lunar-missions
MIT Studies Micro-Impacts at 100 Million Frames Per Second
A new study from MIT seeks to reveal the processes at work that produce microscopic craters and holes in materials.
The post MIT Studies Micro-Impacts at 100 Million Frames Per Second appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281446-mit-studies-micro-impacts-at-100-million-frames-per-second
NASA’s Mars Cubesat Mission Was a Smashing Success, Too
Could this herald a new era in low-cost exploration of the solar system?
The post NASA’s Mars Cubesat Mission Was a Smashing Success, Too appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281439-nasas-mars-cubesat-mission-was-a-smashing-success-too
Intel Adds Support for Universal Windows Drivers With Latest Graphics Release
Intel has released a new driver update with support for Microsoft's new Windows 10 1809 Universal Windows Driver standard.
The post Intel Adds Support for Universal Windows Drivers With Latest Graphics Release appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281409-intel-adds-support-for-universal-windows-drivers-with-latest-graphics-release
Does It Matter If TSMC Dethrones Intel and Takes the Semiconductor Lead?
TSMC is poised to overtake Intel in overall silicon manufacturing, but how much of an impact on Intel is that actually likely to have?
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281402-does-it-matter-if-tsmc-dethrones-intel-and-takes-the-semiconductor-lead
Interview: Sam Lowe, chief technology officer, Streetbees
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453430/Interview-Sam-Lowe-chief-technology-officer-Streetbees
How to build SME storage using public cloud storage
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-to-build-SME-storage-using-public-cloud-storage
Virtual Instruments aims to be “the brain of the datacentre”
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453422/Virtual-Instruments-aims-to-be-the-brain-of-the-datacentre
DJI Announces Super-Tiny Osmo Pocket 3-Axis Stabilized Camera
With 3-axis stabilization, you can swing the Osmo Pocket every which way and still get passably smooth footage at 4K resolution.
The post DJI Announces Super-Tiny Osmo Pocket 3-Axis Stabilized Camera appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/281404-dji-announces-super-tiny-osmo-pocket-3-axis-stabilized-camera
Agile becomes mainstream
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Agile-becomes-mainstream
Tim Berners-Lee’s Solid Project: Can It Save the Web?
The World Wide Web only delivered on a small portion of the original vision of Tim Berners-Lee or Hypertext creator Ted Nelson. Berner's Lee is aiming to fix that with his Solid project and startup Inrupt.
The post Tim Berners-Lee’s Solid Project: Can It Save the Web? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281334-tim-berners-lees-solid-project-can-it-save-the-web
UK cyber security strategy making ‘good progress’
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453433/UK-cyber-security-strategy-making-good-progress
GPU Shipments Fall 16 Percent as Crypto Sputters Out
Overall GPU sales slumped sharply in Q3 2018, despite the launch of Nvidia's RTX GPU family.
The post GPU Shipments Fall 16 Percent as Crypto Sputters Out appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281412-gpu-shipments-fall-16-percent-as-crypto-sputters-out
You Can Inherit Mitochondrial DNA From Your Father After All
We've long believed that mitochondrial DNA is only passed down by mothers. A team of researchers from the US, China, and Taiwan has identified several families where that isn't true.
The post You Can Inherit Mitochondrial DNA From Your Father After All appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281390-you-can-inherit-mitochondrial-dna-from-your-father-after-all
More effective digital transformation through the power of your own people
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/More-effective-digital-transformation-through-the-power-of-your-own-people
Danish government launches wide-ranging digital services project
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453418/Danish-government-launches-wide-ranging-digital-services-project
120,000 police officers to receive cyber security training
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453421/120000-police-officers-to-receive-cyber-security-training
Amazon brings public cloud services to enterprise datacentres with AWS Outposts
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453415/Amazon-brings-public-cloud-services-to-enterprise-datacentres-with-AWS-Outposts
Nutanix grows subscription revenue
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453419/Nutanix-grows-subscription-revenue
AWS on why it is finally joining the blockchain bandwagon
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453416/AWS-on-why-it-is-finally-joining-the-blockchain-bandwagon
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Intel CPU Shortage Could Ease in Q1 2019
Intel's CPU shortage could ease in Q1 as additional 14nm production comes online. The impact of the ongoing US-China trade dispute could still throw a wrench into overall product sales, however.
The post Intel CPU Shortage Could Ease in Q1 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281384-intel-cpu-shortage-could-ease-in-q1-2019
ET Deals: Cyber Monday Best $600 1080p HP Gaming Laptop Still Live
The deals we saw this Black Friday and Cyber Monday were outstanding, but the festivities haven't finished completely. There are still some really solid deals kicking around, and we've rounded them up below. Most interestingly? The 15.6-inch HP Pavilion 15 with a quad-core CPU and a GTX 1050 Ti graphics card is still just $599.
The post ET Deals: Cyber Monday Best $600 1080p HP Gaming Laptop Still Live appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/281375-et-deals-cyber-monday-best-600-1080p-hp-gaming-laptop-still-live
Loot Boxes in Games Draw FTC’s Attention
In a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) discussed the issue of loot boxes with FTC commissioners.
The post Loot Boxes in Games Draw FTC’s Attention appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281370-ftc-pledges-to-investigate-loot-boxes-in-games
Cyber resilience lacking due to apathy of UK leaders
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453366/Cyber-resilience-lacking-due-to-apathy-of-UK-leaders
Google Removes Gendered Pronouns From Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature
Google's Smart Compose feature doesn't try to predict the gender of the person you're emailing, because the company hasn't figured out how to actually predict it with complete accuracy. Smart move.
The post Google Removes Gendered Pronouns From Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281344-google-removes-gendered-pronoun-predictions-from-smart-compose-feature
Bright future for OTT video – if the network can support it
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Bright-future-for-OTT-video-if-the-network-can-support-it
CIO interview: Stephen Docherty on NHS data sharing
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453261/CIO-interview-Stephen-Docherty-on-NHS-data-sharing
Amazon Launches ARM-Based Custom Graviton CPU
Amazon unveiled its first custom-built silicon today, and a new type of cloud instance designed around it. Meet Graviton, the company's first CPU.
The post Amazon Launches ARM-Based Custom Graviton CPU appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281338-amazon-launches-new-arm-based-custom-graviton-cpu
Scientists Model Costs of Geoengineering Effort to Dim the Sun
How much would it cost to use sulfur aerosols to reflect additional sunlight back into space? Not that much.
The post Scientists Model Costs of Geoengineering Effort to Dim the Sun appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281347-scientists-model-costs-of-worldwide-geoengineering-effort-meant-to-dim-the-sun
DriveSavers Offers Phone Unlocking and Data Recovery for $3,900
The price might not sound so crazy if the data in your phone is extremely important, and it's not like you have a lot of options.
The post DriveSavers Offers Phone Unlocking and Data Recovery for $3,900 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/281335-drivesavers-offers-phone-unlocking-and-data-recovery-for-3900
Review Roundup: The PlayStation Classic Is Acceptable, Uninspiring
The PlayStation Classic is a bare-bones recreation of an early 1990s console gaming experience and not much more.
The post Review Roundup: The PlayStation Classic Is Acceptable, Uninspiring appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281319-review-roundup-the-playstation-classic-is-acceptable-uninspiring
UK competition watchdog concerned with PayPal’s fintech acquisition
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453341/UK-competition-watchdog-concerned-with-PayPals-fintech-acquisition
Tips for minimising the impact of the Microsoft Office price rise
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Tips-for-minimising-the-impact-of-the-Microsoft-Office-price-rise
Challenger bank signs up Google-inspired platform
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453346/Challenger-bank-signs-up-Google-inspired-platform
FCA deeply concerned as no end in sight for IT failures in banking
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453338/FCA-deeply-concerned-as-no-end-in-sight-for-IT-failures-in-banking
Amazon sets about speeding up space data processing in the cloud with AWS Ground Station
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453333/Amazon-sets-about-speeding-up-space-data-processing-in-the-cloud-with-AWS-Ground-Station
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Google Project Fi Is Opening Up to iPhones, Samsung, and More
According to a now-deleted post on BGR, Google will let users join Fi with phones like the iPhone and Samsung devices.
The post Google Project Fi Is Opening Up to iPhones, Samsung, and More appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/281324-google-project-fi-is-opening-up-to-iphones-samsung-and-more
Rogue Developer Uses Popular Open Source Project to Steal Bitcoins
The scale of the breach is still under investigation, but things aren't looking good.
The post Rogue Developer Uses Popular Open Source Project to Steal Bitcoins appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/281312-rogue-developer-uses-popular-open-source-project-to-steal-bitcoins
Here’s What’s Next for NASA’s InSight Mars Lander
InSight has to do several months of prep work before most of its instruments will be ready to relay data back to Earth.
The post Here’s What’s Next for NASA’s InSight Mars Lander appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281297-heres-whats-next-for-nasas-insight-mars-lander
Hands On With the Google Pixel Slate
Google is the latest company to jump into the hot market for convertible computers with its Pixel Slate. We've been using an early version for the last week, and have found both a lot to like and a few wrinkles.
The post Hands On With the Google Pixel Slate appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281039-hands-on-with-the-google-pixel-slate
Take the pain out of software patching
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/Computer-Weekly/Take-the-pain-out-of-software-patching
Billions missing out on digital society as internet use soars
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453278/Billions-missing-out-on-digital-society-as-internet-use-soars
Inspiring Fifty announces its 2018 list of UK women in tech role models
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453274/Inspiring-Fifty-announces-its-2018-list-of-UK-women-in-tech-role-models
AMD May Have Doubled Per-Core L3 Cache on 7nm Epyc CPUs
AMD may have doubled the per-core L3 cache on its 7nm Rome server CPUs, along with various architectural changes and improvements.
The post AMD May Have Doubled Per-Core L3 Cache on 7nm Epyc CPUs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281280-amd-may-have-doubled-per-core-l3-cache-on-7nm-epyc-cpus
Intel’s Comet Lake-S Rumored to Pack 10 Cores, Debut on 14nm
Rumors suggest Intel could be planning a new 10-core CPU, built on the 14nm process node.
The post Intel’s Comet Lake-S Rumored to Pack 10 Cores, Debut on 14nm appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281258-intels-comet-lake-s-rumored-to-pack-10-cores-debut-on-14nm
Businesses failing to win consumer trust
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453268/Businesses-failing-to-win-consumer-trust
Microsoft Windows 1809 Update Breaks Windows Media Player, File Associations
Microsoft's Windows 10 1809 update is still causing headaches for some users, including broken functionality in the most basic parts of Windows.
The post Microsoft Windows 1809 Update Breaks Windows Media Player, File Associations appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/281275-microsoft-windows-1809-update-breaks-windows-media-player-file-associations
Poor Wi-Fi connectivity damaging to home life, say UK consumers
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453256/Poor-Wi-Fi-connectivity-damaging-to-home-life-say-UK-consumers
Nordic IT network attracting big brands as well as startups
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453253/Nordic-IT-network-attracting-big-brands-as-well-as-startups
Facebook helps pupils understand more about tech roles
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453251/Facebook-helps-pupils-understand-more-about-tech-roles
Longest Time-Lapse Shot From Space for ISS 20th Anniversary
The ESA has put together a fantastic 15-minute video of Earth from the ISS, but the actual length of time shown is much greater. In fact, this is the longest timelapse video ever shot in space.
The post Longest Time-Lapse Shot From Space for ISS 20th Anniversary appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281263-longest-time-lapse-shot-from-space-for-iss-20th-anniversary
Waste Virginia: Fallout 76 Nuked From Orbit By Reviewers
Reviews of Fallout 76 have blasted the game as a badly programmed train wreck. Reviewer consensus is that the few gems of genuine fun are buried under bad UI, poor combat, and frustrating mechanics.
The post Waste Virginia: Fallout 76 Nuked From Orbit By Reviewers appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281242-waste-virginia-fallout-76-nuked-from-orbit-by-reviewers
York teen crowned 2018 UK cyber security champion
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453252/York-teen-crowned-2018-UK-cyber-security-champion
Openreach extends Gfast roll-out to a million more homes
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453247/Openreach-extends-Gfast-roll-out-to-a-million-more-homes
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into bank IT failures
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453246/Treasury-Committee-launches-inquiry-into-bank-IT-failures
Oslo: A hub for the social startup scene
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453095/Oslo-A-hub-for-the-social-startup-scene
ICO fines Uber £385,000 for data protection failings
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453244/ICO-fines-Uber-385000-for-data-protection-failings
High Court trial over Horizon computer system completes witness cross-examinations
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453243/High-Court-trial-over-Horizon-computer-system-completes-witness-cross-examinations
Why IT infrastructure approach needs modernising
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453238/Why-IT-infrastructure-approach-needs-modernising
GDPR is encouraging UK IT directors to pay cyber ransoms
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453241/GDPR-is-encouraging-UK-IT-directors-to-pay-cyber-ransoms
Monday, 26 November 2018
Data volumes set to hit 175ZB with a tectonic shift to the cloud
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453098/Data-volumes-set-to-hit-175ZB-with-a-tectonic-shift-to-the-cloud
NASA’s InSight Successfully Lands on Mars
NASA reports that InSight's automated landing sequence performed perfectly and the probe is conducting systems checks in preparation for science operations.
The post NASA’s InSight Successfully Lands on Mars appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281247-nasas-insight-successfully-lands-on-mars
NASA’s InSight Successfully Lands on Mars
NASA reports that InSight's automated landing sequence performed perfectly and the probe is conducting systems checks in preparation for science operations.
The post NASA’s InSight Successfully Lands on Mars appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281247-nasas-insight-successfully-lands-on-mars
Chinese Scientist Reportedly Creates Genetically Engineered Babies Immune to HIV
Teams around the world have experimented with CRISPR-based gene editing techniques in human embryos, but no one has allowed those embryos to become living, breathing people -- until now.
The post Chinese Scientist Reportedly Creates Genetically Engineered Babies Immune to HIV appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/281232-chinese-scientist-reportedly-creates-genetically-engineered-babies-immune-to-hiv
HPE makes bigger push in hybrid IT
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453102/HPE-makes-bigger-push-in-hybrid-IT
Unprecedented actions by Commons committee augur badly for Facebook
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453104/Unprecedented-actions-by-Commons-committee-augur-badly-for-Facebook
LG Patents Smartphone With 16 Cameras, Because Sure, Why Not
Some phones pack as many as four rear-facing camera sensors, but LG has plans for several times that. In a recent patent filing, LG shows off a concept for a phone with 16 of them.
The post LG Patents Smartphone With 16 Cameras, Because Sure, Why Not appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/281206-lg-patents-smartphone-with-16-cameras-because-sure-why-not
2019 Toyota RAV4 Review: Why It Will Hit 500,000 Sales Per Year in No Time
The sales leader among compact SUVs is likely to soar past a half-million sales by 2020 and extend its dominance as the best-selling vehicle in America that isn't designed for a gun rack. It's that good.
The post 2019 Toyota RAV4 Review: Why It Will Hit 500,000 Sales Per Year in No Time appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/280997-2019-toyota-rav4-review-why-it-will-hit-500000-sales-per-year-in-no-time
25 Best Android Tips to Make Your Phone More Useful
Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.
The post 25 Best Android Tips to Make Your Phone More Useful appeared first on ExtremeTech.
from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223282-25-best-android-tips-to-make-your-phone-more-useful
China leapfrogs US in supercomputer deployments
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453084/China-leapfrogs-US-in-supercomputer-deployments
Questions raised over Big Four auditors' licence independence
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453081/Questions-raised-over-Big-Four-auditors-licence-independence
Sunday, 25 November 2018
ET Cyber Monday Deals: $600 GTX 1050 Ti Gaming Laptop, $300 50-inch Vizio 4K HDTV, Google Home Mini
The Cyber Monday deals have already begun to roll out, and there's plenty of new bargains to be found. We'll be updating this post throughout the day, so be sure to check back in a few hours.
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Friday, 23 November 2018
Cloud clearance: Working out the best way forward
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Cloud-clearance-Working-out-the-best-way-forward
Interview: Roger Taylor, chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453045/Intereview-Roger-Taylor-chair-of-Centre-for-Data-Ethics-and-Innovation
O2 and Nokia partner up on 5G-focused Massive MIMO trial in London
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453051/O2-embarks-on-5G-focused-Massive-MIMO-trial-in-London
An IR35 survival guide for employers and contractors
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/An-IR35-survival-guide-for-employers-and-contractors
ASOS launches digital assistant to help customers find right size
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453050/ASOS-launches-digital-assistant-to-help-customers-find-right-size
Hamburg has ambitions to be a virtual reality
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453041/Hamburg-has-ambitions-to-be-a-virtual-reality
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Smart meter benefits cut by old technology and rising costs
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453010/Smart-meter-benefits-cut-by-old-technology-and-rising-costs
ET Best Black Friday Deals: Sonos Subwoofer, Ring Doorbells, Dell PCs
Happy Thanksgiving, ExtremeTech readers! Online retailers cannot wait to start bringing in the big bucks, so the wait for Black Friday is essentially over. There are incredible deals available right now all over the net, and we’ve put together a categorized list of all of the best discounts.Courtesy of our partners at TechBargains…Featured DealsIn and…
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Options for deferring or upgrading to S/4Hana
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Options-for-deferring-or-upgrading-to-S-4Hana
Equinix, Digital Realty and NGD fuel UK colocation market growth with datacentre expansions
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453017/Equinix-Digital-Realty-and-NGD-fuel-UK-colocation-market-growth-with-datacentre-expansions
IKEA to focus on digitisation and convenience shopping
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453016/IKEA-to-focus-on-digitisation-and-convenience-shopping
ET Deals: Get Eight Steam Games with Humble Jumbo Bundle 12
Want something to play over the holiday? Check out the Humble Jumbo Bundle 12 with eight games from six different publishers. Put up just $10, and you'll unlock more than $120 worth of Steam games and other goodies.
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TLA calls on tech industry to hire one million tech workers by 2023
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453009/TLA-calls-on-tech-industry-to-hire-one-million-tech-workers-by-2023
ICO finds Metropolitan Police's Gangs Matrix seriously breaches data protection laws
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252452971/ICO-finds-Metropolitan-Polices-Gangs-Matrix-seriously-breaches-data-protection-laws
Storage 101: Unstructured data and its storage needs
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Storage-101-Unstructured-data-and-its-storage-needs
CW Nordics: Swedish IT sector advises on election security
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/CWEurope/CW-Nordics-Swedish-IT-sector-advises-on-election-security
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
ET Deals: $200 off the Galaxy Note 9, HP GTX 1060 Six-Core Gaming Laptop for $800
Whether you're looking for a new unlocked smartphone, a sweet gaming laptop, or a low-cost console bundle, there's no need to hesitate on your purchase since killer Black Friday deals have already begun going live.
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Google Patents Wheeled VR Shoes
Some have suggested building elaborate VR treadmills that let you walk around without going anyplace. Google has just patented something different: motorized VR shoes.
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NASA May Sell Tickets to Space Tourists
Advocates for the space tourism move say that it could be an important source of funding for the agency, as well as a way to become more relevant to the American public.
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NASA Explains How It Will Track InSight’s Mars Landing Next Week
inSight should touch down on Mars within one week, and NASA has detailed how it'll monitor the landing from 91 million miles away on Earth.
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ODI’s OpenActive accelerator ends after getting startups up and running
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252452973/ODIs-OpenActive-accelerator-ends-after-getting-startups-up-and-running
BA to sue CBRE over May Bank Holiday datacentre outage
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252452976/BA-to-sue-CBRE-over-May-Bank-Holiday-datacentre-outage
Finland invests in IT to upgrade electricity network
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252452960/Finland-invests-in-IT-to-upgrade-electricity-network
How Air Quality and the AQI Are Measured
Air quality crises come and go, but at one time or another, you'll probably run into a situation where your phone or your weather forecast will start warning you about outdoor activity. We dig into how is it measured, and what a high AQI really means.
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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/280956-how-air-quality-and-the-aqi-are-measured
Interview: Comms sector ripe for disruption as climate change takes hold
from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252452697/Interview-Comms-sector-ripe-for-disruption-as-climate-change-takes-hold
SpaceX Renames In-Development ‘BFR’ to ‘Starship’
CEO Elon Musk casually announced the change on Twitter, as he is wont to do. The BFR is now simply known as Starship.
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