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Don't worry, HMD Global promises more to come in the first half of 2017 after snagging brand rights to Nokia.
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Samsung wanders into enemy territory releasing Gear apps on the App Store.
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Apple launched the first iPhone running iPhone OS 1 in 2007. Ten years later and iOS has evolved to become a powerful and capable enterprise mobile operating system.
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The wearables market has yet to mature beyond fitness bands, but vendors at CES say multiple factors are working in their favor.
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Tod Nielsen, a long-time enterprise software vet, and former CEO of Heroku will be charged with taking FinancialForce to $100 million in revenue and beyond.
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What happens when you have a flagship line, end it, but still want a flagship device?
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Tim Cook and a number of other Apple executives received 89.5 percent of their incentive-based pay for 2016.
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By 2035, when 5G's full economic benefit should be realized, a broad range of industries supported by 5G could produce up to $12 trillion worth of goods and services, according to a survey from Qualcomm.
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Welcome to the first installment in our Cool Tools series. In this article, we use the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit to upgrade a Mac mini and add an SSD. Is this toolkit for you? Read on and find out.
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Understanding prescriptive analytics is complicated, let alone implementation. Would turning to Google help? Seeing how it works for Google raises questions, but may also lead to some answers.
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We're a global news team, delivering 24/7 news coverage and analysis on the trends, technologies and opportunities that matter to IT professionals and decision makers.
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Victims are asked to call a phony Apple support number in order to restore their machine.
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Dell is spearheading a revolution that could see the laptop charging cord becoming a thing of the past and replaced with a charging mat. But is wireless charging a laptop really any more convenient?
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Roughly the size of a credit card, the super-tiny PC can fit a Kaby Lake processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more in a package that's just 5mm thick.
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Police warn about scam that begins with cybercriminals phoning schools for details of head teachers.
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The malware asks for 222 Bitcoin but will not honor promises to decrypt files after payment is made.
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Apple's logo will glow on Samsung's home turf.
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Xiaomi India boasts crossing $1 billion in revenue in 2016 thanks to a focus on online sales and creating an ecosystem of companion products.
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Sydney Catchment Authority partnered with Telstra to tailor a secure cloud solution.
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Microsoft's 'Connected Car' strategy now has a new name: Microsoft Connected Vehicle. But the goal is the same: Linking cars to Microsoft cloud services.
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Samsung Electronics expects operating profit of 9.2 trillion won for Q4 2016 despite the Note 7 fiasco, thanks mainly to earnings of its chip business.
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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against D-Link for failing to protect its customers against 'well known and easily preventable software security flaws' in its routers and IoT cameras.
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After speaking with the Department of Human Services and the Australian Ombudsman, Timothy Pilgrim said he has not opened an investigation into the issue-plagued Centrelink debt recovery system.
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A former Snapchat employee has claimed he was terminated for attempting to blow the whistle on the falsification of metrics to inflate the IPO value of the social media company.
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Panasonic has revealed a cloud-powered artificial intelligence robot prototype that has 'human-like' skills.
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Linux is well on its way to becoming the default automobile operating system.
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T-Mobile's Un-Carrier Next announcement at CES 2017 does away with taxes and fees on wireless bills, and gives users $10 back each month they stay under 2 GB of data usage.
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Taboola's main product generates recommended content typically found at the bottom of articles on a bevy of websites.
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Dell's new Canvas 27 looks similar to Microsoft's Surface Studio. And Microsoft seems to be just fine with that. Here's why.
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Agency's report cites compromised-password threat but mitigation advice barely acknowledges best defense against most common, costly attack
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Microsoft's much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended months ago, right? Maybe not. The GWX tool may be gone, but all the other upgrade tools still work, and the end result is an apparently valid digital license. Here's how to get yours.
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Microsoft is continuing to evolve the design language behind Windows 10 via an effort called 'Project Neon,' allegedly shown in some new screen shots that have leaked.
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Delivering the keynote on Day 1 of CES, Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald demonstrated how AI is showing up everywhere.
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The Doppel band claims to trigger the body's natural response to rhythm, helping users stay alert or calm down based on the speed of the vibration.
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Officials say Russia has "highly advanced" offensive cyber program, and that only its 'senior-most' officials authorized election-focused data thefts.
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The initiative aimed at connecting the rainforest needs $21m to continue in 2017
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Microsoft's nearly four-year-old 'One Microsoft' strategy is continuing to evolve with the company's latest reorg affecting its sales, partner and services team.
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We're months away from the launch of Vega-powered products, but AMD is pitching its new graphics architecture as a solution for more things than just better gaming.
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4G-powered wireless internet service promised for later this year.
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Want to make sure you have a local or backup copy of all that mission-critical business and personal history in your Gmail archives? David Gewirtz takes you through an array of options.
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Software work -- like software itself -- is breaking down into autonomous units. Expect the rest of the organization to follow.
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Gartner is paying a 30 percent premium for CEB to expand its technology research and advisory business into every function of an enterprise.
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Set to open in spring 2017, Amazon's bookstore in Manhattan's Time Warner Center will offer customers titles based on Amazon.com ratings and sales, and have the same price tag as the offering online.
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The new task-oriented user interface in Lightworks 14.0 is a long needed overhaul that makes this powerful cross-platform NLE a real pleasure to use.
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Apple said developers earned $20 billion in 2016, up 40 percent from a year ago. Given Apple keeps 30 percent of sales, App Store annual revenue is more than $28 billion. That sum is in line with expectations.
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At a whopping 5.9 inches, Huawei's latest combines the big screen and big battery of the Mate 8 with the fantastic dual-lens Leica camera of the P9. At just $599.99, it is a compelling offering priced much lower than models released outside the US.
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Drivers can ask Alexa to start their car via Amazon's Echo, in-car Alexa services to follow this summer.
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The new models get a darker chassis design, with some versions equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports and the ability to use the company's forthcoming Optane storage technology.
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Cybersecurity researchers have already cracked the newest incarnation of Globe ransomware, allowing you to get your files back without paying out to criminals.
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Out on the EU's eastern border, tech giants and outsourcing companies are thriving in a city where software development comes at bargain prices.
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Faraday Future is relying on a heavy dose of big data and looking to hire multiple data scientists, developers and IT pros to make the FF 91 promise happen.
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Q&A with Nigel Gifford, the aeronautics innovator who is trying to build an edible drone to deliver aid to disaster zones.
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The Chinese e-commerce giant says its has sued two vendors for selling fake Swarovski watches on its Taobao marketplace, marking the first time it is taking legal action against counterfeit sale.
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iPhone maker says it has removed the news organisation's English and Chinese mobile apps from its China appstore, in compliance with a request from local authorities to do so.
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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich led his audience through various VR experiences, like a live basketball game and an inspection of solar panels.
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HP on Wednesday unveiled its new EliteBook x360 convertible and Sprout Pro.
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By 2020, Audi and Nvidia plan to have an AI car hit the roads, but before then, gamers will be able to purchase playing hours on the GeForce Now cloud service.
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Interpreters are out and native code is in for Google's Python to Go transcompiler, which is designed to replace CPython 2.7.
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The Enterprise Mobility Management solution can be used independently on smartwatches without the need for smartphones.
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DeepMind's AI has been playing as 'Master' online on a Chinese gaming platform and won 60 straight games by defeating a litany of world champions.
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Dish's new subsidiary, AirTV, enables you to combine internet video streaming with good old antenna TV.
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Following Qualcomm's announcement in October, Intel has jumped on the 5G modem bandwagon, unveiling its solution at CES on Wednesday.
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Samsung has announced its intention to invest from seed to Series B stages within virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and IoT space via a new $150 million venture capital fund.
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Want a phone that reads and reacts to your eye movement? Of course you do.
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Gill Pratt pours cold water on promises from companies like Tesla and Ford to quickly unveil Level 5 autonomous vehicles.
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LG Electronics has unveiled its new Hub Robot that uses Amazon's Alexa to communicate with other household smart devices.
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With the number of connected devices poised to take off, AT&T is taking a number of steps to ensure its network is supporting the new IoT ecosystem.
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People ordering selected Mac and iPhone products through official retail channels in Greater China and Singapore on January 6 will be able to receive the latest Beat Solo3 Wireless on-ear headphones free of charge.
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Samsung is ready to move on from its Galaxy Note 7 debacle and isn't shying away from new products at CES 2017. Most notably, a new Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro are in the pipeline from the South Korean tech giant.
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Macy's previously announced plans to close around 100 stores last August in order to focus spending on its highest-growth-potential locations and new digital tech.
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The Panthers Group saved itself from a potential IT wooden spoon by overhauling its infrastructure and deploying three new flash arrays to cater for its multiple properties, facilities, restaurants, and bars.
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Apple says SoftBank's massive, $100 billion Vision Fund will support 'strategically important' technologies.
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Xerox announced a year ago plans to split its services business and legacy hardware operations into two separate, publicly-traded companies.
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Following Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Huawei looks to please "phablet" smartphone fans with the Mate 9 in the US.
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Study shows Internet of Things and artificial intelligence products will have the biggest impact
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The 5G test will begin in the first half of 2017, AT&T said. 5G has achieved 14Gbps speeds in lab testing, with a focus on delivering 4K video over mobile networks.
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Ring Doorbell users now have another option to expand their home security system.
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TCL gives CNET a glimpse at its BlackBerry coming out party at CES 2017. Get ready for keyboards and business pitches for the latest BlackBerry smartphones.
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The iconic BlackBerry keyboard is back!
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At the AT&T Developer Summit, taking place in Las Vegas alongside CES, the cellular provider made a series of announcements regarding connected cars.
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InvisibleShield is putting its money behind its products, with its new InvisibleShield Screen Guarantee Plan.
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Most high end GPS sports watches are big and bulky, limiting the market of such powerful devices. Garmin's new Fenix 5S brings all you need to a more comfortable size.
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Accenture's latest survey suggests 2017 will see a rebound in device purchases fueled by phones with better security, new functions and improved performance.
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Intel outlines its plans to be the brains of the autonomous vehicle, but it'll have to duel with Qualcomm and NXP among others.
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The data point is an update to IDC's spending guide study for that covers the 2015-2020 forecast period.
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It's not just for the Raspberry Pi any more! After recent updates and security fixes, a version of Raspbian PIXEL for x86 systems is now in the works.
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This isn't a laptop, but a high-end gaming desktop PC that happens to fold in two.
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PC sales will hit bottom this year, but then the (modest) bounce will begin.
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Asus takes the Chromebook upscale with its latest model, which features a hinged 12.5-inch display and can be configured with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage.
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The transformation to digital models, new economics and electric vehicles is expected to make or break a bevy of automakers.
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Campaign targets those who most often need to open attachments from unknown sources.
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Nokia and Starman are working away on building Europe's first nationwide 10-gigabit residential network, which will cover Estonia.
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As voice recognition finally hits parity with human performance, vendors are using vocal computing in more sophisticated ways.
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WhereScape CEO Michael Whitehead talks about the past, present, and future of the date warehouse.
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Every Windows power user knows that a Command Prompt window is often the quickest way to get things done. For some tasks, in fact, it's the only way. Here's a collection of ways to get to the command line quickly.
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The third-generation quantum dot (QD) premium TV line-up boasts 100 percent color volume with a new slimmer design and smart TV features.
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The two regions will construct an innovation and technology park on their border, with hopes that the facility will attract R&D from large tech companies and educational institutions.
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Tesla has reported fourth quarter deliveries that fell short of its own forecasts due to production challenges, but managed to hit its 2016 production target.
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Samsung will commence an over-the-air software update to cap Galaxy Note 7 charging to 15 percent in South Korea as it attempts to wrap up the recall, with 94 percent of the devices returned in the country.
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Using an SSL proxy that simplistically stored certificates, Kaspersky Anti-Virus left its users open TLS certificate collisions.
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As the federal government continues to tout its automated Centrelink debt recovery system as 'working well', independent politician Andrew Wilkie has called on the Commonwealth Ombudsman to investigate the 'flawed' process.
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Linux and open-source software now run the world and that means we need to work harder than ever to make sure it's trustworthy.
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Simply building IoT-based applications for a city is sufficient to improve a citizen's quality of life, is not really building a smart city.
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ODG is raising its profile with smart glasses aimed at consumers at CES 2017, but the real use cases reside with enterprises and government. We spoke with Pete Jameson, ODG's operating chief.
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The new processor has been designed to immerse us in clearer, stronger virtual reality.
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Huawei starts off the new year with the 5X successor, the Honor 6X, that brings a dual camera experience with a long battery life and sleek all-aluminum form factor to the US market.
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Intel will work with HERE and its consortium of automaker owners to design, test and deliver proof-of-concept architecture supporting real-time, high-definition map updates.
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The Amazon Alexa voice assistant is popping up into more devices, and subsequently, your home.
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Tech vendors are all in on 2-in-1 laptops because that's where the growth is.
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We round up the latest rumors for Samsung's next flagship, believed to be called the Galaxy S8. Samsung needs a hit after the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.
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Here's a service that boasts a success rate of 84 percent, which is a much higher chance of saving your phone than the popular internet trick of putting it into a bag of rice.
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Think you can make a bajillion dollars creating an app? David Gewirtz shows you how to get started. He doesn't guarantee you'll make any money, but with this step-by-step guide, at least you'll know where to begin.
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It's hard to tell the difference between Dell's new Latitude 5285 2-in-1 and the Microsoft Surface Pro. But there is one crucial difference.
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Kingston's new DataTraveler Ultimate GT comes in 1TB and 2TB configurations.
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Ford announced a series of innovation initiatives that will significantly expand the company's electric and autonomous vehicle offerings.
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Switcher Trojan reroutes your DNS to hand attackers information about every activity which takes place on the infected router.
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For Intel's seventh-generation Core processors, the on-board graphics system formerly known as Iris Pro is now called Iris Plus.
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A VR-ready system that doesn't need an entire desk and which costs well under $1,000.
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With Windows 10, Microsoft has shown it can incorporate new interface technologies while not leaving behind its installed base. This year, the company has a chance to get back in the mobile game with Cortana IoT integration, sleeker affordable 2-in-1s, and possibly a Surface phone.
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What often gets lost in the bright lights and big TVs of CES is the practical advances in business tech. That's what ZDNet and TechRepublic will be digging up.
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That weakness being battery life. But delivering more hours could be tricky.
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A bevy of vendors are integrating Amazon's Alexa digital assistant technology. Artificial intelligence matters, but distribution, developers and integration may matter more.
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Most of these tips should work on all iPhones or iPads that support iOS 10.2, but note that some are only available on newer devices.
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Organisations want to increase investment in IoT to boost efficiency, despite suspicion about what it means for enterprise cybersecurity.
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Volvo will test out Cortana to add voice recognition and predict the needs of drivers.
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From AI to TV, Google has its work cut out for itself as it gets more serious about its own hardware.
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A happy team is a productive team. Here are four ways to keep to keep staff engaged.
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While machine learning and IoT grab the headlines, in 2017, cloud adoption will become the sleeper story of Big Data.
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Microsoft doesn't need a flashy stand to be part of the important conversations at the key technology show.
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New national broadband plan intends to focus on mobile coverage to drive digital inclusion
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Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank will give a keynote at CES 2017. And why not? Data and technology are the enablers if Under Armour is going to hit the $10 billion revenue mark.
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Aside from headline-grabbing Hyperloop plans and government crackdowns on communications tech, what are the shifts that will really change the region?
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This modular wireless security camera system is affordable and easy to configure, but needs some refinement to be really compelling.
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Lenovo is launching its smart glasses at CES 2017 with the aim landing business use cases. The catch is the system, which includes glasses and a pocket unit, won't be available until June.
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Despite only connecting 29,760 customers to Sky Muster between April and October, NBN left itself just four months to shift over the 18,000 customers remaining on the old satellite service.
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At CES 2017, UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Life will expand a program that dangles dollars for steps. Fitbit Charge 2 will have custom features for participants as corporate wellness moves toward BYOD.
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The Australian watchdog has used the Valve decision to warn online traders operating overseas that they must comply with the Australian Consumer Law when offering goods and services down under.
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After giving just 15 business days over the holiday period for submissions on whether to allow retained telco data to be used for civil proceedings, Brandis has extended the timeframe by two weeks.
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The Russian government may have hacked Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to support Donald Trump's campaign, but there's no hard technical proof.
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Australian Minister for Social Services has said Centrelink's new debt recovery system is working 'incredibly well' despite welfare recipients receiving erroneous letters demanding they pay back money previously provided.
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End of year report: Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 10 got the operating system off to a fast start, but growth soon stalled. Future progress will depend on a flat PC market and commercial upgrades that enterprises may put off for another couple of years.
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Researchers say that carpools could one day result in the traditional taxi no longer being needed at all.
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Dell takes it's highly successful XPS 13 and transforms it into a killer business 2-in-1 hybrid with a starting price of $1,000.
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The second Google Tango-supported phone looks to launch at CES 2017, with support for Daydream too.
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After looking into the Galaxy Note 7 recall since October, it's being reported Samsung is ready to reveal to consumer, investors, and analysts what caused the tech catastrophe.
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is one of the biggest tech events of the year. Here is an overview of some of the biggest announcements to expect from it.
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Samsung's 2017 update to its Galaxy A smartphone line adds another premium feature to the budget friendly smartphone.
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Plenty of work remains on the table for Twitter's technical teams in the wake of Adam Messinger's departure.
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Yes, but slower than expected sales might not be the only reason behind the cut.
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The real story behind AI is automation, the Internet of Things platform eludes us, the smartphone holds out for the big one, and virtual reality becomes less virtual and more reality.
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