Why iPhone production isn’t coming to the United States

It's not just the cost of labor -- building an iPhone in the US would be massively complex. China has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure, while Apple's entire supply chain for the product is tuned to Chinese manufacturing. Revamping those decisions would cost a great deal of money.

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Five reasons you should buy a car right now

If there's one day where everyone wants to move out cars, it's New Year's Eve day. Automakers want sales bragging rights, dealers want to meet the next quota level, sales reps want bonuses. You're in the driver's seat. And you can always walk.

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 15.6-inch laptop for $549

Today, Dell is offering up a substantial discount on the Inspiron 15 5000 laptop. If you're in need of a powerful 15.6-inch device, this is the perfect time to buy. With a full HD display, a Skylake CPU, a dedicated graphics card, and a sizable hard drive, this laptop offers a complete computing experience wherever you go.

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IBM and Credit Mutuel Arkea beat banking legacy with blockchain

French bank explains what working with IBM on blockchain ledger technology means for customer identification

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The year in space: Supernovas, gravitational waves, theoretical planets, and Hammer pants

Supernovae, gravitational waves, exoplanets, a solar flare in 4K, and... space Hammer pants? It's been a wild year.

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FBI, DHS release report on Russian hacking as administration-ordered sanctions take effect

The FBI and DHS have released a joint report into the hacking attempts against the United States, while President Obama announces specific sanctions against Russia.

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Top 10 virtualisation and storage stories of 2016

Flash storage has held onto the headlines in 2016, but hyper-converged infrastructure, containerisation, software-defined storage and VMware’s plans for the hybrid cloud are rising themes

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Top 10 financial services stories of 2016

Here are 10 of the most popular fintech articles on Computer Weekly in 2016

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Windows 10 may get new dedicated gaming mode in upcoming Redstone 2 update

Windows 10 is getting a new Game Mode in its upcoming Redstone 2 update, but Microsoft is keeping quiet about what the new mode means or offers for PC gamers.

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Choosing a security camera: A roundup of options

It can be hard to sort through all the options available for home security cameras. We've rounded up some of the leaders in each segment to give you a starting point to choosing one.

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ET deals: Save hundreds with the learn to code 2017 bundle

If you're interested in learning how to program, you won't want to miss this awesome package on StackSocial. Simply pay more than the average price for the bundle, and you'll get ten online courses that are designed to make just about any of us into competent coders.

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Facebook’s censorship regime is a dangerous gamble

Facebook's first foray into political censorship must err on the side of falsehood, or it will steer us toward ignorance, censorship, and even higher levels of polarization.

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Vaporware: 2016’s wall of shame

Clickbait, vaporware, smoke and mirrors or outright fraud. The cake was, in fact, a lie. The "best" of 2016, for a certain value of "best."

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Some Google Nexus and Pixel devices are shutting down before the battery is drained

Well, that's not good. The Google Pixel and Nexus 6P are both suffering shutdown problems when the battery level reaches roughly 30%.

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Top 10 desktop, tablet, smartphone and mobile device stories of 2016

2016 was the year Microsoft pushed out a major Windows update, Linux celebrated its 25th anniversary and female personae took over AI

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Top 10 datacentre stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 datacentre stories of 2016

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Top 10 HR technology stories of 2016

Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly's most popular stories on HR technology in 2016

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The Nintendo Switch won’t feature a user-replaceable battery

New filings with the FCC show that the upcoming Nintendo Switch won't have a user-replaceable battery. Will this harm the new portable's uptake, or are consumers used to not upgrading or replacing their lithium-ion cells?

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Qualcomm fined $865 million by South Korean FTC for abusive business practices

Qualcomm got slapped with a massive fine related to its patent licensing practices today. The company, unsurprisingly, disputes the findings of the Korean Fair Trade Comission. The KFTC, for its part, doesn't care.

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UKtech50: Laura Meyer, CIO, Harper Collins

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Laura Meyer, CIO, Harper Collins shares her five tips for good leadership.

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UKtech50: Madhu Bhabuta, director of operational IT, shared services, Mitie

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Madhu Bhabuta, director of operational IT, Mitie shares her five top tips for innovation

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UKtech50: Lee Edwards, CIO, British Library

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Lee Edwards, CIO, British Library shares his five top tips for innovation

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UKtech50: Stuart McSkimming, CIO, Shelter

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Stuart McSkimming, CIO, Shelter shares his five tips for good leadership.

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Walking again: Hyundai’s exoskeleton helps paraplegics move on their own

H-MEX exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk, climb stairs, stand up and sit down. It works. H-WEX makes it easier to lift workplace weights without injury. With the two, Hyundai is throwing its hat into the exoskeleton market.

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Lenovo Phab2 Pro review roundup: Bad hardware for an incomplete platform

The first consumer Tango phone is a mediocre monster. As debuts for Google's Project Tango go, this one is a miss.

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UKtech50: Gary Steen, CTO, Talk Talk

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Gary Steen, CTO, Talk Talk speaks about Talk Talk's difficult year and shares his five tips for innovation.

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UKtech50: John Harris, global CTO, Aimia

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, John Harris, global CTO, Aimia shares his five top tips for innovation.

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UKtech50: Giles Pavey, former chief data scientist, Dunnhumby

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Giles Pavey, former chief data scientist, Dunnhumby, talks about the importance of big data in firms and shares his five tips for innovation

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UKtech50: Christina Scott, CTO, News UK

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Christina Scott, CTO, News UK shares her five tips for good leadership.

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UKtech50: Graeme Hackland, IT director, Williams F1

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Graeme Hackland, IT director, Williams F1 shares his five tips for good leadership.

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Eye candy from space: The most beautiful panoramas and photos of the universe around us

Straight outta sci-fi: these beauty shots from all over space offer a startling, spectacular look into the cosmos. Watch the universe at work, from our own lonely planet to the deepest image of the Orion Nebula ever captured.

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UKtech50: Andrew Turner, CIO, Crossrail

In this video from Computer Weekly's 2016 UKtech50 event, Andrew Turner, CIO, Crossrail talks about the three year project to build Crossrail and shares his five tips for good leadership.

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Top 10 information management stories of 2016

The use of big data technology has been a strong theme. Data visualisation and graph database technology came together in the Panama Papers, while Leicester City won the Premier League with data analytics

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Top 10 IT outsourcing stories of 2016

Read 10 of the best of Computer Weekly IT outsourcing articles of 2016

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Top 10 retail IT stories in 2016

Computer Weekly looks over how the shifting consumer landscape has changed the retail industry during 2016, with increased collaboration, growing consumer power, and mergers and acquisitions

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Top 10 mobile stories of 2016

A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read mobile stories from 2016

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Carrie Fisher, iconic film heroine, has died at the age of 60

Carrie Fisher, the beloved actress who played Princess Leia Organa Solo across four films and nearly 40 years of Star Wars has died today, at the age of 60.

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New leaked benchmarks show AMD’s Ryzen going toe-to-toe with Intel’s Core i7

AMD's Ryzen / Zen core is looking good in leaked benchmarks. For the first time in five years, an AMD-built CPU looks to be capable of competing against its Intel counterpart, even if Chipzilla maintains an overall advantage.

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Star Citizen developer Chris Roberts clarifies engine change to Amazon’s Lumberyard won’t delay the game

Star Citizen has been ported to a new engine and will use Amazon's Lumberyard going forward. While engine ports usually substantially delay game development, there are specific issues in play that make that less likely here.

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Apple now investigating Consumer Reports MacBook Pro battery life results

Apple has said it's looking into the battery problems reported by Consumer Reports. A comprehensive explanation of the phenomenon remains scarce.

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Affinity Photo comes to Windows: Nearly all of Photoshop for $40!

Adobe's Photoshop has long been nearly-unchallenged as the tool for serious photo editing. Now, Affinity Photo is going head-to-head with value pricing and some additional goodies thrown in.

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Apple’s new MacBook Pro is the first MacBook Consumer Reports won’t recommend

Apple's latest laptop is the first MacBook Pro to fail to earn a Consumer Reports recommendation. The culprit? Incredibly terrible and wildly varying battery life. Apple can claim its hardware is performing as designed all it wants, but end-users are clearly seeing something different.

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Microsoft finally admits that its malware-style Get Windows 10 upgrade campaign went too far

Microsoft has finally acknowledged that its "Get Windows 10" campaign made a significant mistake by pushing a malware-style update that changed how the GWX.exe application functioned. The company's explanation of how it 'learned things' from the process, however, still rings false.

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NORAD tracks Santa, and everyone else has orbital ambitions: this week in space

Japan launched a new science satellite, the Electron is ready to fly, and the ESA wants to build a village on the moon. Not bad for the lull before Christmas.

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CIO interview: MoD’s DII replacement will feed Government as a Platform

Mike Stone, who will soon be leaving his position of CIO at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), explains how the MoD’s DII replacement will feed into Government as a Platform

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Honda may team up with Waymo to make self-driving cars

Google and Honda are chatting about building a self-driving car, which could go into production around 2020.

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Could Nintendo’s Switch pack 1080p or 1440p support after all?

Nintendo might have a different set of specs in store for the Switch than what we've been led to expect.

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Top 10 networking stories of 2016

A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016

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Top 10 storage stories of 2016

The year has been dominated by the continued rise of flash, plus the rapid emergence of hyper-converged infrastructure. Meanwhile NVMe promises huge performance gains for flash

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Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2016

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks at the top 10 IT skills and careers stories in

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The supervolcano that may have killed off Europe’s Neanderthals is stirring again

The ancient supervolcano known as the Phlegraean Fields (Italian: Campi Flegrei) could be preparing to erupt. If it does, the near-term impact could be catastrophic.

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The 6 best Android phones of 2016

This last year had a ton of great devices, and I've used them all -- here are the six best Android phones from 2016.

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Should you buy a 4K UHD TV for the PS4 Pro?

Let's check out a few games and video services on the PS4 Pro, and see how they hold up on a 4K TV. And while we're at it, we'll look ahead to a handful of upcoming titles that will make your wallet quiver in fear.

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Auticon: the IT consultancy that employs only autistic IT professionals

IT consultancy Auticon explains why and how it employs only autistic consultants and why diversity is beneficial for businesses

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This app gives every last corner of Earth an address

It's up to the task of getting mail to the nomads on the Mongolian steppes. What do you want to bet Santa has this app on his phone?

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ET deals: 14-inch Dell Latitude 14 7000 touchscreen laptop for $729

Need a lightweight laptop for business trips? Today, Dell is offering up a substantial discount on the Latitude 14 7000 touchscreen laptop. With a small footprint, a Core i5 CPU, and an SSD, this laptop is a real bargain with today's coupon in play.

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Asheron’s Call, Asheron’s Call 2 both set to close next month after 17 years

After 17 years, MMO Asheron's Call will go offline on January 31, 2017. Asheron's Call 2, the defunct sequel that was revived in 2012 will also depart the mortal coil at the same time.

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Uber’s new creepy update lets you turn people into destinations

Uber wants to turn your friends and family into destinations, and it's hoping you'll share information with the company to help them do it.

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Almost 90% of customers say social media availability affects brand loyalty

Customers expect to be able to contact brands via social media, with nine out of 10 claiming availability of a brand through their preferred social channel has an impact on their retailer loyalty

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Extra £440m to get superfast broadband to hardest-to-reach places in UK

Government announces extra funding for its superfast broadband roll-out, with 600,000 more premises expected to benefit

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Samsung Smart TV update forces users to see ads

Samsung recently updated its televisions to make viewing ads mandatory if you want to use the Smart TV features. If you haven't recently invested in a set, it may be time to take Samsung permanently off your screens -- at least until it stops requiring you view ads in perpetuity on hardware you already paid for.

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Top 10 state surveillance, investigatory powers and activism stories of 2016

This year saw the UK introduce the Snoopers' Charter, legalising some of the most extensive government surveillance powers in the world. Computer Weekly exposed state monitoring of Parliamentary emails, and reported on activist Lauri Love's legal battle to be tried in the UK over alleged hacking in the US

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Top 10 business applications stories of 2016

Artificial intelligence and machine learning, along with the internet of things, have been the emerging elements in business applications in 2016. Cloud, too, has shaped supplier agendas

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Top 10 software development stories of 2016

Among the trends Computer Weekly has followed in 2016 is how software development is becoming a core competency of IT

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New Barnes & Noble Android tablet runs same ‘malware’ app recently found on Blu phones

Malware or not, this was a foolish choice by Barnes & Noble.

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Nvidia offering ‘PC Gaming Revival’ kits to make old hardware fresh again

Nvidia is offering a new "PC Revival Kit" bundle to customers in Latin America. If it catches on, will we see similar products selling in the US?

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MIT study: Driverless truck platoons will save fuel and money, especially if they tailgate

MIT studies whether autonomous truck convoys are more efficient being dispatched at regular times, or waiting until, say, five or 10 trucks are ready to go. Fuel savings of 20% are possible when platooning.

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2017 UK IT budgets show increased CRM and business automation focus

CRM has emerged as the number one UK IT spending priority for 2017, in terms of packaged business applications. Beyond packaged, the top three software initiatives were business process automation, data quality and governance

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How Shazam handles its data reserves

Chris Kammermann, senior infrastructure engineer at Shazam, explains how adopting the Splunk platform has helped the firm deal with legacy systems and data analysis

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EPA now concedes fracking is a hazard to drinking water

After a year-long review of the data, the EPA has concluded that fracking poses a systemic danger to clean groundwater. But it's not necessarily inherent to the technology of fracking itself. Human handling is a lot of the problem.

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ET deals: Get a lifetime subscription to PureVPN for $69

StackSocial is offering up a lifetime subscription to the PureVPN service at a deep discount, so there's never been a better time to invest in your surfing safety.

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Hyperscale datacentre growth sees demand for OEM hardware soar, research shows

Synergy Research Group lifts the lid on how the growth of hyperscale datacentre operators is developing around the world, as well as the impact this is having on demand for hardware from legacy IT suppliers

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NASA says dwarf planet Ceres has plenty of water ice

Two new studies of the Dawn spacecraft's data have shown strong evidence for significant ice deposits on Ceres.

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European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter

Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice

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Doddle Parcels delivers for Christmas with NoSQL database

Parcel delivery company Doddle has turned to a NoSQL database to deliver on Christmas and set up more shops more quickly

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Apple CEO promises fresh Mac hardware, as report shows Apple is ignoring its desktops, MacOS

A brand new report from Bloomberg offers an interesting counterweight to Tim Cook's confidence. According to that investigation, Apple has made a number of strategic decisions that took emphasis away from the Mac design teams.

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Top 10 broadband stories of 2016

A look back at Computer Weekly's most read broadband news, analysis and features from 2016

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Top 10 IT security stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 IT security stories of 2016:

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Top 10 CW Middle East stories of 2016

Read the most popular articles about enterprise IT in the Middle East

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IT Priorities 2017: Many ANZ CIOs don’t expect IT budget increase

There is still uncertainty over Australian CIO budgets in 2017 and many expect a reduction

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IT Priorities 2017: Quarter of Asean CIOs expect big IT budget increase

More than half of Asean IT leaders expect a budget increase next year, and a quarter of them anticipate a rise of more than 10%

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FCC Republicans confirm they’ll act to topple net neutrality as quickly as possible

Net neutrality isn't long for this world. Once President-Elect Trump takes office, the rules governing the so-called open Internet, are likely to be scrapped. ISPs are already salivating at the thought of dusting off their plans to create service tiers based on packet prioritization, not just basic speeds.

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HTC may stop selling flagship phones in the US

HTC isn't giving up, but you might not be seeing the brand as much anymore.

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Latest MH370 report identifies new area for search, but Australia isn’t interested

A new report on wreckage drift analysis highlights a new area for the MH370 search effort to target, but Australia appears to be itching to wrap things up. If it does, the aircraft, or what remains of it, will likely remain lost for the indefinite future.

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ET deals: Dell XPS 13 1080p laptop for $850

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Groundbreaking fMRI study finds 4 distinct neurological subtypes of depression

New research from Weill Cornell isolates four neurotypes of depression and sheds light on the physical underpinnings of psychological disease. This could change how we diagnose and treat depression and other mental illnesses.

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ET deals: Get online courses from Udemy for just $10 each

If you love to learn, check out the outstanding classes at Udemy. Thousands of online courses are being discounted today, so you can invest in a new skill -- even if you're on a budget.

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Midland News Association backs shared services for improved business agility

Midland News Association took home the Best of Show prize at the 2016 Best of VMworld Awards after cutting costs and boosting business agility by overhauling its IT infrastructure

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Digital Realty sets sights on loosening Equinix’s grip on global colocation market

Digital Realty's managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa sets out how the business is drawing on its recent datacentre acquisitions to take Equinix on in 2017

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IT error means 420,000 Scottish taxpayers not informed of new rates

National Audit Office report reveals how error in HMRC system led to thousands of taxpayers not receiving notification letters for Scottish Rate of Income Tax

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Rounding up the 17-inch Blade Pro reviews: Is Razer’s latest laptop a winner?

Razer's new Razer Blade Pro has turned heads thus far, with a gorgeous 17-inch screen, unique keyboard and trackpad layout, and mechanical keyboard. If you're looking for an unusual system with a lot of horsepower, and you've got a fair bit of cash socked away, this is one attractive rig.

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Hyundai Ioniq self-driving car: flawless, all right turns, no danger of speeding tickets

Hyunda's compact alt-fuels sedan is the test-bed for Hyundai's self-driving aspirations. Hyundai will sell 3 versions (EV, hybrid, plug-in) and likely build a self-driving version.

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Nintendo Switch’s CPU, GPU clock speeds revealed

The CPU and GPU speeds for the Nintendo Switch have leaked. Depending on how powerful you thought the system would be, the final figures may be a bit of a surprise.

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Top 10 women and diversity stories of 2016

Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the defining moments for women and diversity in the technology industry in 2016

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Top 10 CW Nordics stories of 2016

Read the top 10 Nordic enterprise IT stories from Computer Weekly

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Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016:

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We could be headed for a solar power renaissance as costs keep dropping

It may not matter if politicians accept climate change -- cheap solar power could be inevitable.

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South Carolina bill would block computers from accessing porn

A South Carolina legislator has proposed a bill that would mandate the use of Internet filters and require companies to pay fines if they didn't wish to use them.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 announcement reportedly delayed to April 2017

Samsung may be pushing its Galaxy S8 announcement back to make super-sure this one won't catch fire unexpectedly.

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HMRC slammed over tax probe into Newcastle datacentre campus investors

HM Revenue and Customs said it is committed to clamping down on abuses of the UK tax system, following criticism of its decision to recoup tax relief payments to datacentre investors

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Robots are developing emotions, thanks to engineers at Honda

Honda aims to grant robots the gift of emotion with the development of an "emotion engine."

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BMW runs first Innovation Lab for financial services division

Five startups take part in luxury car manufacturer’s first “innovation lab” to develop financial technology solutions

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Consumers prepare for Christmas broadband misery

Holiday pressure on already over-capacity broadband services is likely to leave consumers frustrated this Christmas, according to a survey

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Windows cracks under data access demands

The operating system fights for survival as workers demand cross-platform access to corporate data

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What does Tech Nordic Advocates network look like a year on?

Group set up to stimulate collaboration in the Nordic and Baltic IT communities to help them grow is a year old

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Nvidia leaks plans for a GTX 1080 Ti, potential 980 Ti step-up option, and a new Club GeForce Elite program

A new job posting for an Nvidia position has revealed some interesting programs and updates for 2017, including information on the 1080 Ti, a new GeForce Experience program, and a possible step-up option for existing 980 Ti owners.

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Bright Little Labs launches first book to encourage kids into Stem

Children’s media company Bright Little Labs has released its first book aiming to teach children more about technology and encourage them to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem)

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Top 10 cloud stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cloud stories of 2016

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Review of 2016: Top 10 CW Benelux articles

Here are the 10 most popular Benelux-focused Computer Weekly articles of 2016

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Top 10 CIO interviews of 2016

IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly

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Could blockchain revolutionise the Middle East?

The Middle East could pioneer the use of blockchain, transforming the processes used by organisations in the region

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Newegg is offering a heck of a deal on AMD’s Fury X

If you're a gamer looking for a new GPU, there's a hard-to-beat sale on the Fury X over at Newegg. It may be a previous-gen card, but the price makes it extremely attractive.

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All major US carriers have agreed to brick remaining Note 7 devices

RIP, Note 7.

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Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition is flying off store shelves, could match total Wii U shipments for the year

Nintendo's Classic NES is one of the hottest items on Christmas lists this year. If it keeps selling at its current rates, it could end up matching or passing the Wii U's performance by the end of this month.

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How will cars, car tech, and clean air fare under the Trump presidency?

Big changes ahead for the auto industry and the environment. Auto-related jobs may fall. Long term, it's not Mexico that's a threat, but automation.

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Ofcom says 5% of UK properties still lack sufficient broadband access

Ofcom’s Connected Nations report highlights improvements in broadband speed and connectivity across the UK, as well as areas that are still ripe for improvement

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ET deals: 1TB of iDrive cloud backup for 75% off

Data redundancy is critically important. Sure, having a local backup of your hard drive is a good first step, but that's just not enough. If you use a service like IDrive to keep all of your important information in the cloud, you can rest easy knowing that you won't lose your data in a fire or robbery.

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