Installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update may reset your ad preferences, other settings

Be sure to check your personal advertising preferences after updating to Windows 10 -- in at least some cases, the Anniversary Update is also resetting how and when it shows you ads.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/236685-installing-the-windows-10-anniversary-update-may-reset-your-ad-preferences-other-settings

Early impressions of Civilization VI are a mixed bag

After a disappointing showing with 2014's Civilization: Beyond Earth, Firaxis Games is returning to the classic Civ formula. In Civilization VI, you'll pick a society to control, build a nation from scratch, and ultimately work towards world domination in one way or the other.

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25 best Android tips to make your phone more useful

Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223282-25-best-android-tips-to-make-your-phone-more-useful

Yahoo hack analysis shows little evidence of foreign involvement

Yahoo claims to have been hacked by professionals acting on behalf of a foreign nation, but independent analysis finds little evidence to support the claim.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/236590-yahoo-hack-analysis-shows-little-evidence-of-foreign-involvement

Qualcomm may acquire NXP Semiconductor in $30 billion deal

Qualcomm might buy NXP Semiconductor in a deal worth as much as $30 billion. It would be a huge acquisition for Qualcomm, but it might also pay off in key growth markets over the next few years.

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ET deals: Get an online course from Udemy for just $10

If you love to learn, check out the outstanding classes at Udemy. Thousands of online courses are being discounted right now, so you can invest in a new skill -- even if you're on a budget. Whether you want to learn how to design a business logo or how to speak Arabic, there's something here for just about every area of interest. And if you're trying to brush up on your development skills, here are some top-notch recommendations.

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Mach diamonds, Mars ambitions, and a shiny new telescope: this week in space

It's mostly SpaceX, but don't let that make you think it's been a slow news week.

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CISOs need to be more business-focused, says Publicis CISO

Information security leadership is about politics, getting a place at the top table and showing what security can do for the business, according to Publicis CISO Thom Langford

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Singapore’s merged IT and media agency is up and running

Government organisation will drive digital and media technology in business, government and society

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Ky Nichol, CEO Cutover

We speak to the CEO and co-found of Cutover about what makes his company unique

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Callum Murray, MD, Amiqus Resolution

We discuss with Callum Murray, managing director of Amiqus Resolution about how the company uses machine learning and open data to build tools

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Chris Dye, vp marketing, Glasswall Solutions

Chris Dye, vp of marketing explain s how Glasswall helps organisations ensure electronic file and document integrity, security and assurance

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Paul Green, creative director, Iotic Labs

We speak to Paul Green, creative director, Iotic Labs, about why the company has created an internet-like environment for things

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Christine Hawkins, CEO Info-CTRL

We speak to Christine Hawkins, CEO, Info-CTRL, on how the product consolidates a set of two-dimensional spreadsheets into a three-dimensional database

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Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Jamie Avi-Dan, CEO, shareOptic

We speak to shareOptic co-founder, Jamie Avi-Dan about his company is aiming to make cloud security affordable

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Meet the VW ID electric car: 300-plus mile range in 2020, self-driving by 2025

The VW ID is the first Volkswagen using the company's modular design (MEB). Depending on battery and motor configuration, it should run 250-375 miles per charge.

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Google to open UK datacentre region as enterprise cloud push gathers pace

Internet giant outlines next phase of enterprise cloud development, including rolling out machine learning across its portfolio and building out its global datacentre presence

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Computer Weekly @ 50: The future of us – how the next 50 years of tech will reshape the world

In this panel debate filmed at our 50th anniversary we contemplate how IT could evolve over the next 50 years

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New Ethernet standards will offer up to 5Gbps performance using cables you already own

A newly-approved wired Ethernet standard could deliver 2.5GbE and 5GbE connections over existing infrastructure. After nearly 20 years, are we finally ready to move past gigabit Ethernet?

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/236573-new-ethernet-standard-will-offer-up-to-5gbps-performance-using-cables-you-already-own

Brexit has thrown ICO plans into flux, admits information commissioner

The ICO is working to ensure that the UK's post-Brexit data protection law is progressive, stands up to scrutiny and provides stability, says information commissioner Elizabeth Denham

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400099/Brexit-has-thrown-ICO-plans-into-flux-admits-information-commissioner

Manchester tech firms clamour for faster broadband connections

Tech businesses in Manchester are crying out for better broadband connections, according to a report commissioned by digital connectivity analysts WiredScore

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400101/Manchester-tech-firms-clamour-for-faster-broadband-connections

How IoT can revolutionise running railways

Mobile computing, mobile sensor networks and deep learning are behind French rail operator SNCF’s efficiency drive

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FCC aims to improve phone emergency alerts after recent bombings

The current Wireless Emergency Alerts are even less powerful than SMS, but the FCC is looking to change that.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/236585-fcc-aims-to-improve-mobile-emergency-alerts-after-recent-bombings

400 ppm of CO2 was just another line in the sand, and we’re not stopping there

We have spent the entirety of calendar year 2016 above 400 ppm atmospheric carbon dioxide. If you aren't concerned, you aren't paying attention.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236558-400-ppm-of-co2-was-just-another-line-in-the-sand-and-were-not-stopping-there

Drug-resistant bacteria tricked into dropping their shields become vulnerable once again

In search of another way to manage the endless slog against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, scientists figured out how to bait bacteria into developing an Achilles' heel.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236495-drug-resistant-bacteria-tricked-into-dropping-their-shields-become-vulnerable-once-again

NGOs challenge UK and US mass surveillance in human rights court

Privacy International, Liberty and the American Civil Liberties Union are among 10 human rights groups backing a landmark challenge to mass surveillance in the European Court of Human Rights

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400044/NGOs-challenge-UK-and-US-mass-surveillance-in-human-rights-court

Breaches should be on the decline by now, says infosec veteran John Walker

A focus on the board, governance and compliance is distracting many infosec leaders from the real objective of security data, says John Walker

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IBM, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon form enormous AI partnership

The Partnership on AI is one of the biggest and most forward-thinking tech collaborations ever proposed -- so why is neither Apple nor Intel involved?

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236459-ibm-google-facebook-microsoft-amazon-form-enormous-ai-partnership

ET deals: Dell Inspiron Small 3000 desktop PC for $429

Need an affordable PC that won't take up much space? Dell is currently selling the quad-core Inspiron Small 3000 desktop PC for 40% off. With a Skylake CPU, a streamlined design, and tiny price tag, this tower is a perfect fit for everyday computing needs.

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Switzerland is holding the world’s first Cyborg Olympics

Bet you never saw an Olympic course that was stocked with products from IKEA.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236417-switzerland-is-holding-the-worlds-first-cyborg-olympics

Amazon Web Services expands European datacentre footprint with Paris region opening

Amazon Web Services outlines plans to build Paris datacentre region in 2017, as demand for locally hosted cloud services grows

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How software is reshaping the car industry

Car firms are becoming more tech savvy, but connected cars open up a whole new set of challenges

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HP backtracks on third-party ink cartridges, reserves right to lock them out it in the future

HP has promised to revert its firmware lockout that prevents customers from using third-party ink cartridges -- but refuses to say it won't put that lock back at a future time.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/236476-hp-will-restore-third-party-ink-cartridge-compatibility-for-now-reserves-right-to-revoke-it-in-the-future

Trust issues stifling digital economy growth, study shows

Businesses that have products and services based on trust have a significant opportunity to future-proof their business, but those who do not risk being side-lined, a study shows

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400012/Trust-issues-stifling-digital-economy-growth-study-shows

Microsoft’s grand plan aims to make big data intelligence accessible to all

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to democratise access to big data intelligence across the enterprise through the use of cloud, machine learning and new datacentre chip technologies

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400010/Microsofts-grand-plan-aims-to-make-big-data-intelligence-accessible-to-all

Is it NAS? Is it object storage? It’s both. It’s Avere’s C2N

Avere launches C2N hybrid NAS/object storage box that uses touted efficiencies of erasure coding to take aim at claimed drawbacks of clustered NAS rivals like Isilon

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400008/Is-it-NAS-Is-it-object-storage-Its-both-Its-Averes-C2N

No Man’s Sky is now under investigation for false advertising

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority announced it's asked Steam and Hello Games to change the advertising for No Man's Sky, as the videos and screenshots don't accurately represent the shipping game.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/236467-no-mans-sky-is-now-under-investigation-for-false-advertising

How neuromorphic ‘brain chips’ will begin the next era in computing

Neuromorphic computers will change what computers can do and, perhaps more importantly, where they can do it.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236362-how-ibms-neuromorphic-brain-chips-will-begin-the-next-era-in-computing

Certain Samsung washers at risk of explosion, even without a Note 7 in the spin cycle

Samsung is facing another potential recall in the United States, but it's not smartphone-related. The company's top-loading washers have a non-zero chance of exploding under the right conditions.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/236433-certain-samsung-washers-at-risk-of-explosion-even-without-a-note-7-in-the-spin-cycle

BlackBerry kills its smartphone division, will pivot to software, services licensing

BlackBerry has officially announced that it will kill its hardware manufacturing division and license devices from third parties in the future. Its own revenue will be driven by software development and service licenses.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/236420-blackberry-kills-its-smartphone-division-will-pivot-to-software-services-licensing

Motorola almost completely gutted by Lenovo following new round of layoffs

Sadly, very little of the old Motorola remains after two years with Lenovo.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/236421-motorola-almost-completely-gutted-by-lenovo-following-new-round-of-layoffs

BlackBerry ends production of mobile phones

Canadian firm to focus on a strategy built around software development, including security and applications, and mobile device management

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Business secretary calls for national broadband upgrade

In a speech to the Institute of Directors’ annual conference, Greg Clark calls for a major broadband upgrade to support the reinvention of the government’s industrial strategy

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305169/Business-secretary-calls-for-national-broadband-upgrade

Earth is no longer the only planet with confirmed geological activity

Not only does our system's smallest planet turn out to host "Mercuryquakes" on a regular basis, it also appears to be shrinking!

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236342-earth-is-no-longer-the-only-planet-with-confirmed-geological-activity

ET deals: Buy a one-year Newegg Premier membership, get a $100 credit

Are you a longtime Newegg customer? Surely, you've considered upgrading to a Premier membership, right? Well, you won't want to miss today's Groupon offer. For a limited time, you can get a one-year Newegg Premier membership for only $100, and they'll throw in a $100 gift card to sweeten the deal.

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NHS Digital aims to put healthcare on firm cyber security footing

NHS Digital set to work closely with National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to boost healthcare sector cyber security capabilities

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5G worth more than €113bn per year to European economy

An EC-supported study conducted by InterDigital suggests investment in 5G could generate an annual benefit of €113bn by 2025

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305149/5G-worth-more-than-113bn-per-year-to-European-economy

Splunk vs the skills shortage – trying to help organisations gain the right skills

Splunk’s CEO Douglas Merritt explains how the organisation has been working to help people both in and outside its organisation to gain the skills needed to use its big data technology

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The FCC may investigate the $200 Wi-Fi at the first presidential debate

Hofstra University charged journalists $200 for Wi-Fi access at the first presidential debate, and the FCC may investigate the allegations that the university blocked Wi-Fi access to enforce its fee structure.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/236380-the-fcc-may-investigate-the-200-wi-fi-at-the-first-presidential-debate

Docker storage: how to get persistent storage in Docker

Docker, by default, doesn’t come with persistent storage, which presents an issue to some workloads customers that want to run in containers – however, there are ways to achieve persistent storage

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Docker-storage-how-to-get-persistent-storage-in-Docker

Mastercard woos software developers with API platform

Credit card company Mastercard is investing heavily in digital payments and wants to engage with developers and startups

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305142/Mastercard-woos-software-developers-with-API-platform

UK National Cyber Security Centre set to launch

NCSC is due to launch officially on 1 October 2016 and will help the healthcare sector deliver consistent quality of data security

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305144/UK-National-Cyber-Security-Centre-set-to-launch

UK Oracle MD: companies repeating tangled architectures in cloud

Oracle’s UK, Ireland and Israel managing director, Dermot O’Kelly takes stock of Open World 2016 and urges CIOs not to reinvent on-premise “accidental architectures” in the cloud

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305102/UK-Oracle-MD-companies-repeating-tangled-architectures-in-cloud

Gigaclear to deliver fibre broadband through old water pipes

Rural fibre broadband supplier Gigaclear has teamed up with Affinity Water Distribution to study the feasibility of using disused water mains as an FTTP delivery mechanism

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Elon Musk lays out SpaceX’s incredible plan for colonizing Mars

According to Elon Musk, you could have the chance to live on Mars much sooner than you thought.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236363-elon-musk-lays-out-incredible-spacex-plan-for-colonizing-mars

Open source storage hits the mainstream

Open source storage has gained mainstream acceptance in high performance computing, analytics, object storage, cloud (OpenStack) and NAS use, but can it crack the enterprise?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Open-source-storage-hits-the-mainstream

Microsoft preps datacentres for AI revolution through deployment of reprogrammable chips

Microsoft claims field programmable gate array chips are now live in Azure datacentres in 15 countries, as it future-proofs its infrastructure for the rise of big data applications

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Rumors hint Nvidia, Apple may get back together

For the last few years, Apple has been an AMD-only shop. That could change if rumors are true; Apple may be preparing to pivot back to Team Green.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/236349-rumors-hint-nvidia-apple-may-get-back-together

ET deals: Get Vonage VoIP service for $9.99 per month for a year with a $100 bonus Amazon gift card

Is the cost of your phone bill creeping up? It's time to ditch your overpriced landline! Join Vonage, keep your existing number, and you'll only be paying $9.99 per month for your first year. Add in a bonus $100 Amazon gift card, and this bargain is outstanding.

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Apple is aware of iPhone 6 ‘touch disease,’ but refuses to discuss it

Apple still isn't acknowledging that touch disease exists, but multiple employees are claiming the company is fully aware of the problem. It just doesn't intend to do anything about it.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/236341-apple-is-aware-of-iphone-6-touch-disease-but-refuses-to-discuss-it

Intel Core i5 vs. Core i7: Which processor should you buy?

Whether you're building your next PC or shopping for a new computer online, one of the questions that comes up from time to time is whether the Intel Core i5 or Core i7 is a better bargain. Here's what you need to know.

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Polygons to the rescue: ‘virtually unwrapping’ an ancient scroll long thought destroyed

The beginning of Leviticus talks about burned animal offerings, but somehow we don't think this is what the writers had in mind.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236295-polygons-to-the-rescue-virtually-unwrapping-an-ancient-scroll-long-thought-destroyed

Lax perimeter security exposes bank to hacker extortion attempt

Failure to follow standard network security best practice has exposed a Californian investment bank to cyber criminals’ demands

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ESN: a long-term evolution or a game-changing revolution?

There is little doubt that the Home Office’s plan to update the Emergency Services Network is transformational, but how does it compare internationally?

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Computer Weekly @ 50: The next big things in tech – a developers’ perspective

Leading technology experts discuss the trends in enterprise software and how this will impact future applications

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-The-next-big-things-in-tech-a-developers-perspective

Researchers discover how to shape sound in 3D

Researchers from Max Planck in Stuttgart have created an acoustic hologram capable of moving objects using nothing but sound.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236311-researchers-discover-how-to-shape-sound-in-3d

Yahoo breach underlines need for Security Serious Week

The recently disclosed Yahoo data breach shows that no business is immune, underlining the need to raise awareness and improve practices, say the organisers of Security Serious Week

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305046/Yahoo-breach-underlines-need-for-Security-Serious-Week

Adrian Davis discusses the evolution of security in the age of IoT

Cloud computing and the internet of things will have a major impact on how security is implemented going forward.

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Adrian-Davis-discusses-the-evolution-of-security-in-the-age-of-IoT

Computer Weekly @ 50: Working with startups - a CIO perspective

In this video, we speak to a panel of CIOs about best practices in working with IT startups

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Microsoft claims Windows 10 now active on 400 million devices

Microsoft released updated statistics on Windows 10, showing that 400 million people are now using the OS worldwide. It's the fastest transition to a new version of Windows in at least a decade.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/236280-microsoft-claims-windows-10-now-active-on-400-million-devices

Mobility is about to enter the post-app era, says Gartner

At an event in South Africa, Gartner analysts look ahead to an era of mobility that goes beyond apps

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Microsoft accuses public cloud rivals of overlooking enterprise

Software giant talks up its enterprise credentials and heritage, while taking a swipe at its public cloud competitors

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450305025/Microsoft-accuses-public-cloud-rivals-of-overlooking-enterprise

BoxWorks 2016: The fight for diversity should not always surround gender

Three CIOs and an executive from collaboration firm Box discuss the global search for diversity in tech, and how gender parity is not the only issue

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450304997/BoxWorks-2016-The-fight-for-diversity-should-not-always-surround-gender

Bangkok Airways takes customer service to the cloud

Airline is the latest Southeast Asian organisation to harness cloud-based software to improve customer services, deploying the Oracle Service Cloud

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Unprecedented hardware problem brings down Australian Stock Exchange

Financial regulator launches probe after hardware failure in main database led to problems for stock exchange market system

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NASA’s big announcement was worth the wait: confirmed cryovolcanoes on Europa

These Enceladus-like plumes of water ice offer an enticing target for future searches for life, a whole planet closer to Earth.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236252-nasas-big-announcement-was-worth-the-wait-confirmed-cryovolcanoes-on-europa

Forza Horizon 3 truly shines on Windows 10 — if you’re on high-end hardware

Forza Horizon 3 marks the first simultaneous release on console and PC. Now that it's been in the wild for a few days, we're starting to see exactly how far Playground Games and Microsoft can push this engine on high-end PC hardware.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/236239-forza-horizon-3-truly-shines-on-windows-10-if-youre-on-high-end-hardware

Google may announce ‘Andromeda’ OS at October 4th event

Google could unveil the next evolution of Android on October 4th, but don't expect it to come to devices right away.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/236269-google-may-announce-andromeda-os-at-october-4th-event

Samsung plans to slash SSD prices to hard drive levels by 2020

Samsung wants to slash SSD prices by 2020, with a 512GB drive matching the price of a 1TB HDD today. Samsung will need to cut prices by nearly 70% if it wants to pull that off.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/236260-samsung-plants-to-slash-ssd-prices-to-hard-drive-levels-by-2020

SpaceX test-fires new Raptor rocket engine that could take humans to Mars

Elon Musk has just posted photos of SpaceX's new Raptor engine undergoing its first successful test fire.

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/236244-spacex-test-fires-new-raptor-rocket-engine-that-could-take-humans-to-mars

Emirates Islamic bank and the Muslim finance revolution

The CIO at Dubai-based bank Emirates Islamic tells Computer Weekly about how IT is supporting the company through industry change

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450304945/Emirates-Islamic-bank-and-the-Muslim-finance-revolution

Yahoo sued over data breach

Yahoo is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges that the internet firm showed a reckless disregard for the security of its users that resulted in a breach affecting half a billion people

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Salary survey shows IT managers command big bonuses

A Computer Weekly survey has shown the scale of remuneration package that IT managers can expect - with bonuses an increasingly important part

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Liam Maxwell: How the UK government is supporting British Technology

A video of the presentation Liam Maxwell, national technology adviser, HM Government, gave at Computer Weekly’s 50th anniversary

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Samsung, Vizio, others accused of gaming TV energy standards, publishing inaccurate results

A new report from the NDRC sheds light on how Samsung, LG, and Vizo achieve their energy ratings; it turns out many are erroneous.

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Yahoo security still poor despite massive breach, claims Venafi

Yahoo is likely to have been a victim of its own encryption and security is still poor despite the huge breach that hit the company in 2014, according to security firm Venafi

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Growth in UK smartphone market levels off

Deloitte’s annual study of UK consumer mobile habits reveals that more than 80% of Brits own or have access to a smartphone, and growth is levelling off

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Apple to fix backup security vulnerability in iOS 10

Apple is to issue a security update for a security vulnerability in iOS 10 that could give hackers access to passwords and other security data

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On-premise IT still the only way to run certain tasks

How to augment a public cloud strategy with on-premise IT by running workloads in a private cloud and bursting to the public cloud

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Australia must take cyber security opportunity

Australia may never be able to create an IT industry like that in the US, but it can lead in cyber security

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Government mishandling smart meter roll-out, says committee

The Science and Technology Committee accuses the government of being unclear on the benefits of gas and electricity smart meters, and mishandling aspects of the national roll-out

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No one’s playing No Man’s Sky, as developer remains silent and players flee the franchise

No Man's Sky has turned into a graveyard six weeks after launch, with a tiny fraction of its original player base. Hello Games remains devoted to the title, but many fans are frustrated with limited communication.

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SpaceX blames recent rocket explosion on helium tank breach

SpaceX says a breach in the helium system caused the anomaly, but it's not the same as the last helium breach.

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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey confirmed as anonymous backer behind pro-Trump memes

Oculus founder Luckey Palmer has admitted to funding a group dedicated to spreading pro-Trump, alt-right memes and self-described "shitposts." This is not the kind of publicity Facebook is likely to want for its Oculus Rift VR platform.

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Tardigrade DNA inserted into human cells gives them X-ray resistance

This clearly means we can consume tardigrade extract to gain their powers.

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This week in space: Mars missions, a space blob, and a falling satellite

We found a galaxy nursery inside a huge space blob, which is cool. There will probably also be a Chinese satellite falling out of the sky in 2017. Less cool.

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Cutting the cable: why industry is turning to wireless

Wireless networking technology is heading out of the office and the living room, and on to the factory floor. We explore the trend

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Government enlists startups to develop exporters’ network

The Department for International Trade selects two startups to help it build an artificial intelligence, peer-to-peer knowledge network

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Interview: British Medical Journal’s CDO talks datacentres, DevOps and desktops

BMJ’s chief digital officer explains how the 170-year-old healthcare publication has negotiated several major digital transformation projects since she joined in 2012

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How a massive sinkhole dumped 200 million gallons of radioactive water into a Florida aquifer

A sinkhole opened in Florida weeks ago, dumping 250 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into the local water table, but residents didn't find out until quite recently.

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RBS tests claim blockchain could replace UK’s Faster Payments bank clearing scheme

Researchers at the Royal Bank of Scotland investigate the use of distributed ledger technology for bank clearing systems

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BBC opens up about holographic TV trials

Broadcaster reveals how it is attempting to pre-empt the potential change in viewing habits the rise of augmented reality could bring

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China claims to have invented quantum radar that could render entire US stealth fleet obsolete

China is claiming to have invented quantum radar. If true, this could destroy much of the stealth potential of the United States' aircraft and Navy vessels -- but we wouldn't hold our breath just yet.

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Infrastructure as code: What does it mean and why does it matter?

The emergence of software-defined hardware has given rise to the phrase “infrastructure as code” to describe the way these environments are managed

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UK government partners with tech startups on cyber security

Applications are open to cyber security startups for the first of two cyber innovation centres to receive £50m over five years, as part of the government’s £1.9m National Cyber Security Programme

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Yahoo under fire over data breach affecting 500 million users

Yahoo comes under fire for not detecting and notifying users sooner of the biggest breach of personal details to date

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Pizza Hut Hong Kong rips up traditional CRM rule book

IT director of parent company Jardine Restaurant Group has transformed the way Pizza Hut interacts with customers in Hong Kong and plans the same in Myanmar and Vietnam

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Australian police warn of ransomware USB drives showing up in mailboxes

Mysterious USB drive in your mailbox? It's probably a trick.

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Yahoo confirms massive attack hit 500 million users, blames state-sponsored hackers

Yahoo has confirmed a massive data breach. 500 million accounts were hacked in total; the company blames a state-sponsored actor.

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Human skeleton found on shipwreck that held mysterious Antikythera Mechanism

Snazzy gear let us open up the wreck like an archaeological dig, and it revealed a human skeleton under half a meter of sand. Now we're going to sequence its DNA.

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Investigatory Powers Bill – the case for mass surveillance

As the Investigatory Powers Bill goes through its final stages in Parliament, a former GCHQ intelligence officer puts the case for the bulk surveillance powers contained in the legislation

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Accenture apprentice scheme gets first female graduate

Accenture’s IT apprentice programme has its first female graduate, and the company hopes this is the start of more female graduates to come

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Algorithm-generated nonsense reviews fool actual human peer reviewers one in four times

Machines are doing a scary-good job of generating documents that can throw the peer review process.

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Openreach responds to Fix Britain’s Internet broadband campaigners

Openreach CEO Clive Selley has criticised rival broadband providers campaigning for the separation of the infrastructure business from its parent, BT, saying they are ignoring important facts

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Hypergrid adds metered usage and networks to hyper-converged kit

Hyper-converged appliance maker will allow customers to pay for what they use in hardware that will now add networking

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Here come the appeals: White House report attacks modern forensic science

A new White House report has the Justice Department upset. Does it go too far in questioning the techniques behind a huge proportion of criminal convictions?

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