Tuesday 31 July 2018

HP Launches $10,000 Bug Bounty for Printers


HP is opening a new bug bounty program that is the first of its kind -- HP wants hackers to break into its printers.

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Intel’s Entire 2018, 2019 CPU Roadmap May Have Just Leaked

Intel-Chipset

Intel's desktop roadmap for 2018 - 2019 has purportedly leaked. Despite the chatter, a new Core i9 could be some months away.

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ET Deals: Dell Vostro Quad-Core for $350, Inspiron Six-Core Desktop for $450

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The team at TechBargains have dug up great discounts on everything from Apple AirPods to Roku streaming sticks to smart light bulbs, so you're bound to find the perfect deal below.

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NASA Says Terraforming Mars Is Currently Impossible


A new analysis of Mars and its composition shows that we're nowhere near being able to terraform the planet with current technology. Elon Musk can put away his nukes.

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Inner-city colocation space in demand as firms want better latency, says Interxion managing director



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445966/Inner-city-colocation-space-in-demand-as-firms-want-better-latency-says-Interxion-managing-director

Iron Ore Could Be The Next Big 2D Material


Perhaps this next 2D material will kickstart a revolution where graphene hasn't yet.

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Cynozure lets you hire a chief digital officer on demand



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445957/Cynozure-lets-you-hire-a-chief-digital-officer-on-demand

UK fintech investment exceeds US and China



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445961/UK-fintech-investment-exceeds-US-and-China

Security Think Tank: A risk-based approach to security outsourcing



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-A-risk-based-approach-to-security-outsourcing

Great, Now Games Are Hijacking Systems With Cryptocurrency Miners


We've graduated from browser-based cryptojacking to crypto-hijackers that embed their work in games. Hurray.

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No Man’s Sky Next Performance Disappoints

No Mans Sky

Two years after the initial turbulent release of No Man's Sky, the game has finally made its way to the Xbox One, and all versions have received the massive "Next" upgrade. But even with so much additional time in the oven, some aspects of the game aren't fully baked.

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Intelligent automation spending to hit $232bn by 2025



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445951/Intelligent-automation-spending-to-hit-232bn-by-2025

UK business overestimating level of consumer trust, study shows



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445947/UK-business-overestimating-level-of-consumer-trust-study-shows

SamSam ransomware reaps $5.9m and counting



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445933/SamSam-ransomware-reaps-59m-and-counting

If You’re Using a Free VPN, You’re Being Farmed For Data

VPN-Ban

A new survey of free VPNs confirms they're as bad a deal as you might think. Stay far away. Preferably about a county over.

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Utilita Energy supplier uses cloud to rapidly scale IT service desk



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445939/Utilita-Energy-supplier-uses-cloud-to-rapidly-scale-IT-service-desk

VR Sales Are Tanking, But Is the Market In a Tailspin?


VR sales figures have dropped like a stone in 2018. Is the market collapsing or gathering itself to rebound?

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Court RPA or get sidelined



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445822/Court-RPA-or-get-sidelined

How Estonia took a digital lead



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Why Pinterest pinpointed features for the visually impaired



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445937/Why-Pinterest-pinpointed-features-for-the-visually-impaired

Comms providers may be forced to notify out-of-contract users



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445934/Comms-providers-may-be-forced-to-notify-out-of-contract-users

Dixons Carphone ups data breach figure to 10 million



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445930/Dixons-Carphone-ups-data-breach-figure-to-10-million

Briton ran pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign that helped Trump deny Russian links



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Monday 30 July 2018

3D-Printed Guns Are Only the Tip of the DIY Iceberg

An early 3D-printed AR-15-style rifle that fired 200 rounds

It's always been possible, and often legal, to build your own firearm, but technology continues to make it easier. We haven't done much to prepare for the consequences.

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NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Spacecraft Is Now Operational


It took a little longer than expected to get the spacecraft fully tested and ready for action, but the agency says it began data collection on July 27th.

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Leaked Benchmarks Show Intel’s Core i9-9900K Crushing AMD’s Ryzen 7 2700X

Intel-Avoton

Intel's Core i9 looks to be a winner of a part if early tests are accurate.

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New Leak Shows Google Pixel 3 XL in White


The new leak confirms Google's total embrace of the display notch, as well as the glass back.

The post New Leak Shows Google Pixel 3 XL in White appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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IBM Watson Recommends Unsafe Cancer Treatments


IBM's Watson was supposed to help cure cancer. So far, it's not having the best of luck.

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M&S aims to give 1,000 employees data skills



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445813/MS-aims-to-give-1000-employees-data-skills

Pentagon flags risky software suppliers



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445827/Pentagon-flags-risky-software-suppliers

Government to fund six connected vehicle simulation projects



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445814/Government-to-fund-six-connected-vehicle-simulation-projects

2018 Hyundai Kona Review: Standout New Subcompact SUV


Don't let the price of the Hyundai Kona ultimate fool you. It's loaded with tech features and value, as it should be for $29K. The sub-$25K SEL is a good deal, too.

The post 2018 Hyundai Kona Review: Standout New Subcompact SUV appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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IBM and CLS to work on blockchain app store



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445811/IBM-and-CLS-to-work-on-blockchain-app-store

Distant Gas Halo Could Unlock Secrets of Galactic Formation


This object is 10 billion light years away, so it's actually quite old by now, but it serves as an excellent analog for studying younger galaxies that are too dim.

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Security Think Tank: Not all security service providers are created equal



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Not-all-security-service-providers-are-created-equal

AMD Will Fab Its 7nm ‘Rome’ Epyc CPUs at TSMC, Not GlobalFoundries

TSMC-Fab

AMD is building its 7nm Epyc CPUs, codenamed "Rome," at TSMC -- not GlobalFoundries.

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Chinese Scientists Want to Capture a Small Asteroid and Land it on Earth

asteroid

Space agencies have successfully studied asteroid and comets up close on several occasions, but capturing one for mining is also in the works. A group of Chinese scientists is looking to go a step further.

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AWS’s sales up almost 50% year-on-year in second quarter



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445719/AWSs-sales-up-almost-50-year-on-year-in-second-quarter

Dubai disputes court and Smart Dubai partner to apply blockchain



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445794/Dubai-disputes-court-and-Smart-Dubai-partner-to-apply-blockchain

Intel Won’t Have 10nm CPUs Ready Until the End of 2019


Intel's 10nm process has been officially delayed to holidays, 2019.

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Digital identity system for EU nationals should be used for all UK citizens, says report



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445792/Digital-identity-system-for-EU-nationals-should-be-used-for-all-UK-citizens-says-report

Search begins for UK’s cyber security Unsung Heroes



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445793/Search-begins-for-UKs-cyber-security-Unsung-Heroes

How to make sense of desktop as a service



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445787/How-to-make-sense-of-desktop-as-a-service

Friday 27 July 2018

ET Deals: $461 Worth of Digital Cookbooks for just $15 at Humble Bundle

ET Cookbooks

Are you itching to try some new dishes? For a limited time, you can pick up "Cookbooks by Chronicle Books," the newest Humble Book Bundle, for as little as $1. Invest in this selection, and you're in for a multitude of superb DRM-free digital cookbooks.

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New York Kicks Spectrum Out Over Broken Customer Promises


New York State has thrown Charter (doing business as Spectrum) out of the state after its failure to live up to its merger agreement.

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Huawei Looks to Beat Samsung to Market With a Foldable Phone


Rumors of a foldable phone have circulated for years, but someone might finally, maybe release one in the next year. Samsung, long at the forefront of display technology, is reportedly aiming for a flexible Galaxy phone launch, but Huawei might try to beat it to market. If 2018 was the year of the notch, maybe…

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Virgin Galactic Reaches the Mesosphere at Mach 2.47 Speed


Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has been working on a rocket-powered space plane for years that will eventually transport passengers to the edge of space and back home, and the vehicle just reached an important milestone by setting a new speed and altitude record.

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Post-quantum security on Airbus’s radar



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Why Ford Moved Self-Driving Operations to a New, Off-Site Business


Ford moves the autonomous vehicle business (also EVs) to Detroit's Corktown section and the old train station. Downtown Motown may yet ride again.

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AWS’s sales up almost 50% year-on-year in second quarter



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445719/Amazon-Web-Services-continues-to-thrive-in-giants-Q2-financial-results

Interview: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: 'Scared silly' by Brexit



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Interview-Dame-Stephanie-Steve-Shirley-scared-silly-by-Brexit

Fileless malware a growing trend, warns McAfee



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445706/Fileless-malware-a-growing-trend-warns-McAfee

The Best PS4 Pro Games Under $20 in 2018

PS4 Pro $20

A surprisingly wide selection of titles received excellent PS4 Pro patches. From relatively small indies to beloved Sony exclusives and third-party best sellers, there's plenty of high-res enjoyment to be had for little cash.

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Hubble Captures Mars and Saturn as They Pass Close to Earth


After more than 25 years, Hubble is still capturing stunning photos of far-away astronomical objects and advancing human knowledge. It can also take a peek at objects in our own solar system.

The post Hubble Captures Mars and Saturn as They Pass Close to Earth appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Openreach doubles down on full-fibre broadband roll-out



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445708/Openreach-doubles-down-on-full-fibre-broadband-roll-out

BT bounces back in strong first quarter



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445700/BT-bounces-back-in-strong-first-quarter

IT meltdown pushes TSB into loss



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445701/IT-meltdown-pushes-TSB-into-loss

Hackers targeting software supply chains, US report warns



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445695/Hackers-targeting-software-supply-chains-US-report-warns

Thursday 26 July 2018

23andMe, GlaxoSmithKline Will Use Your DNA to Develop New Drugs

23andMe

CEO Anne Wojcicki announced today that 23andMe is working with drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to develop new drugs and treatments with help from all that genetic data the company has on file.

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ET Deals: Dell Quad-Core Inspiron Desktop for $330, Galaxy S9 Smartphones with Free ChromeBook

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Our colleagues at TechBargains have come up with a massive list of other discounts, so there's definitely a deal in here to catch your eye. From arcade machine pre-orders to air purifiers to discounted games, the sales this week are too good to miss.

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US Senator Asks Government Agencies to Stop Using Flash

FlashDeath

Most of us out here in the real world have stopped using Flash, but government agencies seem to operate in a different layer of spacetime where things move excruciatingly slowly.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274289-us-senator-asks-government-agencies-to-stop-using-flash

Most Martian Dust Probably Came From a Single Geological Formation


The team led by Kevin Lewis and Lujendra Ojha studied the composition of the fine particles blowing around Mars, tracking them back to the Medusae Fossae formation.

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GM’s Maven Service Lets Owners and Lessees Rent Out Their Cars


GM's Maven already rented its own vehicles, and now owners and lessees can do the same. But will Maven's $1 million policy cover you for all auto crashes?

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Brace for PowerGhost cryptominer, warns Kaspersky Lab



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445642/Brace-for-PowerGhost-cryptominer-warns-Kaspersky-Lab

Large organisations less confident over cloud security compared to smaller businesses



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445632/Large-organisations-less-confident-over-cloud-security-compared-to-smaller-businesses

Sony Wants Your Next Smartphone to Have a 48MP Camera


By providing an ultra-high native resolution chip with built-in binning of pixels, Sony hopes to let smartphone users have their cake and eat it too -- both amazing detail and good low-light performance.

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AMD Crushes Q2 2018 Earnings as Ryzen, Epyc Sales Strengthen

AMD-Ryzen-Feature-3

AMD's latest earnings beat expectations and set the company firmly on the path to a fully profitable 2018.

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Fortnite Is So Massive, It’s Propping Up Console Gaming Revenue Single-Handedly


Fortnite's mammoth success is single-handedly propping up console gaming revenue.

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Mars Set to Make Closest Pass of Earth in 15 years

Mars from Hubble

Astronomers have calculated that Mars will be a mere 35.8 million miles (57.6 million kilometers) next Tuesday, July 31st.

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Leaked Benchmarks Suggest Intel Will Drop Hyper-Threading from Core i7


Intel is reportedly planning to dump Hyper-Threading in the Core i7 family, reserving it for a new set of Core i9 chips.

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Apple Gained Market Share in Q2 as iOS Dominates US Smartphone Sales

iPhone-X-1

Apple has leaped up the sales charts in the US, taking six points of market share in the past year.

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Fix culture to make digital a success



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445614/Fix-culture-to-make-digital-a-success

Software development remains insecure



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445617/Software-development-remains-insecure

O2 canvasses support from UK Plc to build case for 5G



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445616/O2-canvasses-support-from-UK-Plc-to-build-case-for-5G

Google brings machine learning data processing to IoT edge environments



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445606/Google-brings-machine-learning-data-processing-to-IoT-edge-environments

Facebook stock price falls on slowing growth forecast



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445612/Facebook-stock-price-falls-on-slowing-growth-forecast

Cyber security vulnerability concerns skyrocket



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445613/Cyber-security-vulnerability-concerns-skyrocket

Wednesday 25 July 2018

Google Releases Final Android P Developer Preview

Android P

Those with a compatible phone can check out the (probably) final form of Android P right now.

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Mars Express Just Discovered a Subsurface Lake on Mars


Liquid water may be largely absent on the surface of Mars, but a new analysis from the European Space Agency (ESA) says there's plenty of it in a vast underground lake near the planet's south pole.

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Smart cities face challenges and opportunities



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Smart-cities-face-challenges-and-opportunities

MPs to investigate progress of digital government



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445551/MPs-to-investigate-progress-of-digital-government

Samsung Will Ship Consumer 146-Inch MicroLED Luxury TVs in 2019

Samsung-Wall

Samsung is working on a new display technology and plans to commercialize the 146-inch TVs that use it. Say hello to MicroLED.

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NASA Says Evidence of Life on Europa Could Be Under a Few Inches of Ice

EuropaFeature

In a new study from NASA, scientists conclude we may not even need to dig down very deep in Europa's ice sheet to find out whether or not it hosts life.

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Dark web cyber crime markets thriving



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445554/Dark-web-cyber-crime-markets-thriving

Vodafone sales tick down on new reporting rules



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445510/Vodafone-sales-tick-down-on-new-reporting-rules

Future tech cannot be ‘defined by a particular population’, says CA executive



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Future-tech-cannot-be-defined-by-a-particular-population-says-CA-executive

The C64 Mini Arrives in Stores This Fall, Might Be Best to Leave It There

C64 Mini

The Commodore 64 Mini arrives on store shelves this October, but taking it home may not be the best idea.

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Could Life Have Once Existed on the Moon?

Moon-Feature

Could life have existed on the early Moon? It's not as crazy as it sounds.

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Boeing Crew Capsule Experienced ‘Anomaly’ During Recent Engine Test

CST-100

Boeing is swearing up and down that everything is fine, but this will almost certainly affect the launch timeline yet again.

The post Boeing Crew Capsule Experienced ‘Anomaly’ During Recent Engine Test appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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ERP applications are under cyber attack, research confirms



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445505/ERP-applications-are-under-cyber-attack-research-confirms

Beyond GDPR: ePrivacy could have an even greater impact on mobile



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Beyond-GDPR-Why-ePrivacy-could-have-an-even-greater-impact-on-Europe

Stagecoach trials full-size driverless bus



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445498/Stagecoach-trials-full-size-driverless-bus

Government outsourcing at a crossroads, says PAC report



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445496/Government-outsourcing-at-a-crossroads-says-PAC-report

Apache OpenWhisk users urged to patch



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445500/Apache-OpenWhisk-users-urged-to-patch

Application attacks demand new security approach



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445493/Application-attacks-demand-new-security-approach

Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene on how its enterprise-readiness push is paying off



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445491/Google-Cloud-CEO-Diane-Greene-on-how-its-enterprise-readiness-push-is-paying-off

Ransomware concern drops despite being top cost



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445447/Ransomware-concern-drops-despite-being-top-cost

Tuesday 24 July 2018

CRISPR Gene Editing May Have Unanticipated Side Effects


New research suggests CRISPR may cause genetic errors when used -- and in a wider range of areas than we originally knew.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/274110-study-suggests-crispr-gene-editing-could-have-unanticipated-side-effects

Xiaomi Announces Mi A2 and A2 Lite Android One Phones


The Mi A1 led the charge for a revitalized Android One program, and now Xiaomi has announced the successors: the Mi A2 and A2 Lite.

The post Xiaomi Announces Mi A2 and A2 Lite Android One Phones appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Google Eliminated Phishing by Giving All 85,000 Employees USB Security Keys

Yubico

According to Google, it solved the phishing problem by giving everyone a hardware security dongle. They only cost a few bucks, so that's an amazing deal.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274067-google-eliminated-phishing-by-giving-all-85000-employees-usb-security-keys

ET Deals: Dell G3 Six-Core Gaming Laptop for $800, Huawei Mate 10 Pro for $500

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Want a sleek gaming laptop to bring with you wherever you go? Right now, you can pick up a six-core Dell G3 with a GTX 1050 Ti for just 800 bucks. And whether you want a DNA test, a 4K TV, or a mini console, there's something here for you.

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Apple Releases Bug Fix for CPU Throttling in New MacBook Pros


A new OS update, called macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update, addresses the problem in firmware.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274076-apple-releases-bug-fix-for-cpu-throttling-in-new-macbook-pros

Shape-Shifting Hardware Lets You ‘Touch’ VR Objects in the Real World

ShiftShape-Feature

A new VR feedback mechanism can adapt its own real-world shape to mimic what users are encountering in VR.

The post Shape-Shifting Hardware Lets You ‘Touch’ VR Objects in the Real World appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274035-shape-shifting-hardware-lets-you-touch-vr-objects-in-the-real-world

Ramp up security to mitigate Office 365 attacks



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445440/Ramp-up-security-to-mitigate-Office-365-attacks

New Details Leak on Project Scarlett, Microsoft’s 2020 Streaming Xbox

Xbox One

New details have leaked on Microsoft's upcoming streaming-focused Xbox Next console, codenamed Scarlett.

The post New Details Leak on Project Scarlett, Microsoft’s 2020 Streaming Xbox appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/274041-new-details-leak-on-project-scarlett-microsofts-2020-streaming-xbox

Ofcom proposes regulatory changes to support broadband investment



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445436/Ofcom-proposes-regulatory-changes-to-support-broadband-investment

Atos acquires Syntel for £2.6bn



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445429/Atos-acquires-Syntel-for-26bn

New Image Shows Beginning Stages of Martian Dust Storm


The image comes from the ESA's Mars Express orbiter, which has been watching Mars for almost 15 years.

The post New Image Shows Beginning Stages of Martian Dust Storm appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/273970-new-image-shows-beginning-stages-of-martian-dust-storm

It Might Be Impossible to Recover Data From a 2018 MacBook If the Logic Board Fails


The data recovery conundrum is a direct result of Apple's pursuit of a slimmer laptop.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274021-it-might-be-impossible-to-recover-data-from-a-2018-macbook-if-the-logic-board-fails

Apple Is in Danger of Abandoning Creative Pros

iMac Pro 2

For decades, Apple has well served the creative professional community, but that seems to be changing for the worse.

The post Apple Is in Danger of Abandoning Creative Pros appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273951-apple-is-in-danger-of-abandoning-creative-pros

Intellectual property in an AI world



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Intellectual-property-in-an-AI-world

Top execs cyber security hypocrites, report shows



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445428/Top-execs-cyber-security-hypocrites-report-shows

Capital markets firms to ramp up public cloud spending



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445424/Capital-markets-firms-to-ramp-up-public-cloud-spending

Openreach to cut wholesale broadband costs for CSP customers



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445423/Openreach-to-cut-wholesale-broadband-costs-for-CSP-customers

Most firms have software security vulnerability



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445422/Most-firms-have-software-security-vulnerability

Organisations are ready to adopt DevOps to power digital transformation



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445419/Organisations-are-ready-to-adopt-DevOps-to-power-digital-transformation

Nordnet drops AI assistant while SEB deepens collaboration



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445412/Nordnet-drops-AI-assistant-while-SEB-deepens-collaboration

MPs call for inquiry into smart meter roll-out



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445420/MPs-call-for-inquiry-into-smart-meter-roll-out

What the ICO's Facebook fine teaches us



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/What-the-ICOs-Facebook-fine-teaches-us

Alphabet shares up after better-than-expected quarter



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445416/Alphabet-shares-up-after-better-than-expected-quarter

Building intelligent aircraft engines with AI and analytics



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/Computer-Weekly/Building-intelligent-aircraft-engines-with-AI-and-analytics

Monday 23 July 2018

Nvidia’s Next-Generation GPU Launch Dates Reportedly Leak

Nvidia-Feature

The question of when Nvidia would launch its next-generation GPUs like the GTX 1180 has been a matter of some discussion of late, and now we've got the first credible dates.

The post Nvidia’s Next-Generation GPU Launch Dates Reportedly Leak appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274016-nvidias-next-generation-gpu-launch-dates-reportedly-leak

Reminder: Google Flips To HTTPS by Default Tomorrow

chrome logo

Starting tomorrow, Chrome will switch from marking sites as "Secure," to only warning when sites are "Not Secure."

The post Reminder: Google Flips To HTTPS by Default Tomorrow appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/273974-reminder-google-flips-to-https-by-default-tomorrow

Nintendo Sues to Shut Down 2 Huge ROM Sites

467955-buttons Super NES Classic SNES

The sites targeted by Nintendo's lawsuit are LoveROMS.com and LoveRETRO.co, both of which are owned Jacob Mathias via his company Mathias Designs LLC.

The post Nintendo Sues to Shut Down 2 Huge ROM Sites appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/273953-nintendo-sues-to-shut-down-2-huge-rom-sites

Marks and Spencer to invest in startups as part of retail partnership with Founders Factory



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445378/Marks-and-Spencer-to-invest-in-startups-as-part-of-retail-partnership-with-Founders-Factory

Benchmarking World of Warcraft’s DirectX 12 Support


World of Warcraft added DirectX 12 support last week -- we take the new API out for a spin and compare it to DX11.

The post Benchmarking World of Warcraft’s DirectX 12 Support appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/273923-benchmarking-world-of-warcrafts-directx-12-support

European infrastructure cloud deals grow, as contract sizes shrink



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445362/European-infrastructure-cloud-deals-grow-as-contract-sizes-shrink

Tests Shows New Apple Keyboard Is Good (Not Great) at Repelling Dust


Apple rolled out a new version of its laptop keyboard with its latest MacBook Pro that includes a protective membrane around the switches. Does it actually work?

The post Tests Shows New Apple Keyboard Is Good (Not Great) at Repelling Dust appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/273912-tests-shows-new-apple-keyboard-is-good-not-great-at-repelling-dust

Commerzbank creates Hadoop-based platform for business-critical insights



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445359/Commerzbank-creates-Hadoop-based-platform-for-business-critical-insights

BDUK has £200m to kick-start rural full-fibre network build



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445360/BDUK-has-200m-to-kick-start-rural-full-fibre-network-build

Blue Origin Aced Its Latest New Shepard Rocket Test


Before anyone climbs aboard the crew capsule, the company wants to make sure they would be safe in the event of a rocket failure. That's what this week's test was all about.

The post Blue Origin Aced Its Latest New Shepard Rocket Test appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/273905-blue-origin-aced-its-latest-new-shepard-rocket-test

It’s Time to Call Out Laptop Manufacturers for Their Bullshit CPU Throttling

Ivy Bridge die... on fire!

The trend of shipping laptops that can't maintain their top-end performance needs to stop, and it needs to stop now. If Apple and PC OEMs won't protect the end-user experience, Intel and AMD must.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273917-cpu-throttling

Zero trust security model boosts business confidence



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445358/Zero-trust-security-model-boosts-business-confidence

Nvidia GPUs Take a Heavy Hit With HDR Enabled

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080

HDR support is finally starting to roll out to PC titles, but AMD and Nvidia handle the workload quite differently.

The post Nvidia GPUs Take a Heavy Hit With HDR Enabled appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/273897-nvidia-gpus-take-a-heavy-hit-with-hdr-enabled

IBM results leave Watson thinking



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445354/IBM-results-leave-Watson-thinking

Cyber security: A work in progress



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Cyber-security-A-work-in-progress

Full-fibre broadband for all to cost £30bn



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445350/Full-fibre-broadband-for-all-to-cost-30bn

Has collaboration software wrought perilous communication overload?



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Has-collaboration-software-wrought-perilous-communication-overload

PCs shape up for the digital workplace



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445347/PCs-shape-up-for-the-digital-workplace

Barclays to open tech hub in Glasgow



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445345/Barclays-to-open-tech-hub-in-Glasgow

Friday 20 July 2018

Microsoft Can’t Decide If Windows 10 Has 700 Million Active Devices Yet

Windows-10

After months of waffling on install numbers, Microsoft says Windows 10 is still running on less than 700 million devices, according to CEO Satya Nadella.

The post Microsoft Can’t Decide If Windows 10 Has 700 Million Active Devices Yet appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273894-microsoft-cant-decide-if-windows-10-has-700-million-active-devices-yet

Google Mirror Move Matches Your Pose to Index of 80,000 Photos in Real Time

mirror

The new Mirror Move experiment can identify your pose and match it to more than 80,000 images of other people to show you someone in a similar stance. Why? So you can make GIFs, of course. 

The post Google Mirror Move Matches Your Pose to Index of 80,000 Photos in Real Time appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273884-google-mirror-move-matches-your-pose-to-index-of-80000-photos-in-real-time

ET Deals: Save Big With the Up Your Game Humble Software Bundle

ET Up Your Game

Want a simple video capture solution? What about a potential for improved network performance in online games? Well, the Up Your Game Humble Software Bundle is exactly what you'll want. With loads of great apps and services aimed at improving your gaming and streaming, you're getting a lot of bang for your buck here.

The post ET Deals: Save Big With the Up Your Game Humble Software Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/273877-et-deals-save-big-with-the-up-your-game-humble-software-bundle

Western Digital to Close HDD Plant, Increase SSD Production

Western Digital Black

As the market shifts towards SSDs, Western Digital is winding down HDD production at one of its major factories and moving to focus on SSDs.

The post Western Digital to Close HDD Plant, Increase SSD Production appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273849-western-digital-to-close-hdd-plant-increase-ssd-production

Huge Singapore data breach shows need for new approach



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445283/Huge-Singapore-data-breach-shows-need-for-new-approach

Terrafugia Promises Its Flying Car Will Go on Sale in 2019


Terrafugia has been showing off prototypes and making vague promises for several years, but this is the first time there's been anything approaching a release date.

The post Terrafugia Promises Its Flying Car Will Go on Sale in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/273841-terrafugia-promises-its-flying-car-will-go-on-sale-2019

Brussels aims to become an insurtech hub



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445278/Brussels-aims-to-become-an-insurtech-hub

You Haven’t Really Played Doom Until You’ve Played ASCII Doom

Doom-ASCII-Feature

It's like reading Shakespeare in the original Klingon.

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