Wednesday 30 September 2015

Now you can stream Netflix at 35,000 feetand for free

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Now you can stream Netflix at 35,000 feetand for free

09.29.2015 11:37 AM

Netflix said Tuesday that it has struck a deal with Virgin to allow passengers to stream Netflix content on connected tablets and other devices.

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Tim Cook on Apple and Microsoft partnership: 'It's what customers want'

09.29.2015 12:32 PM

At the BoxWorks conference, the Apple CEO explained why the former foes could gain more by collaborating than by competing.

 

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Cloud-based 'digital twins' could make power plants more efficient

09.29.2015 1:00 PM

General Electric is introducing the Digital Power Plant, a real-time simulation of a physical power plant that lives in the cloud and allows for better management and less downtime.

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Box powers ahead with new app and services for businesses

09.29.2015 1:15 PM

Box announced a suite of new apps and services on Tuesday during its BoxWorks conference in San Francisco.

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A Linux botnet is launching crippling DDoS attacks in excess of 150Gbps

09.29.2015 2:23 PM

The security response team from Akamai Technologies have observed multiple attacks originating from a Linux botnet recently that have ranged from a few gigabits per second to over 150.

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BlueTalon brings Hadoop security down to the file system

09.29.2015 2:47 PM

Big data can mean big threats to security, but BlueTalon just launched what it calls the first-ever filtering and dynamic masking capabilities for use directly on the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).

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Google triples self-driving car fleet in four months

09.29.2015 3:09 PM

Google's self-driving car fleet is expanding fast and in the last four months the number of cars it is permitted to drive on California streets has more than tripled.

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Hands-on: Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are two good reasons to stay on stock Android

09.29.2015 3:09 PM

Google listened to all the feedback from the last few Nexus generations and produced two of the best Nexus phones ever.

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AMD's Pro APUs for business launch quietly with just one major customer, HP

09.29.2015 3:37 PM

Based on the Godaveri and Carrizo chips, AMD adds its AMD Secure Processor for corporate peace of mind. Whether anyone will buy is the open question.

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Thousands of medical devices are vulnerable to hacking, security researchers say

09.29.2015 5:50 PM

Thousands of medical devices, including MRI scanners, x-ray machines and drug infusion pumps, are vulnerable to hacking, creating significant health risks for patients, security researchers said this week.

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The TiVo Bolt DVR is all about saving you time

09.29.2015 9:00 PM

TiVo's new box is much pricier than a standard cable-company DVR, but aims to be better at skipping commercials and streaming videos. It will interest cord-cutters, too.

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Google's goodies: The 9 biggest reveals from its fall hardware rollout

09.30.2015 3:00 AM

Google rolled out a trove of new devices at a September 29 press event, from the expected, like new Nexus phones, to confirmed rumors, like the high-end Pixel C tablet. We give you the highlights here.

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Microsoft's Office 2016 intro guides are here, a week late and short on useful details

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Microsoft's Office 2016 intro guides are here, a week late and short on useful details

09.28.2015 12:44 PM

Microsoft's series of guides to the core Office 2016 apps are surprisingly brief on some key topics, which is surprising given how much the company needs new users to take up this software.

Enterprise software

Anaconda's Python-based analytics hit the enterprise with new subscription plans

09.28.2015 1:16 PM

Continuum Analytics' free Anaconda software has long been known for its Python-powered analytics capabilities, but on Monday the company unveiled a new offering designed specifically for enterprises.

 

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Microsoft will let business users opt out of Windows 10 tracking

09.28.2015 1:18 PM

Privacy concerns have swirled around Windows 10 since its launch at the end of July. Microsoft responded Monday.

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Google, NASA sign 7-year deal to test D-Wave quantum computers as artificial brains

09.28.2015 2:00 PM

The deal with D-Wave Systems will see a steady stream of D-Wave quantum chips used as the foundation of an artificial intelligence lab.

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Here's what we expect Google to announce on September 29

09.28.2015 2:06 PM

Not one but two new Nexus phones? A new Chromecast? The final release of Android Marshmallow? Google could do it all tomorrow.

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Unlicensed LTE backers take fight to the streets

09.28.2015 4:47 PM

Top US carriers and network vendors have formed a coalition to defend unlicensed LTE, a technology that some opponents say could slow down Wi-Fi.

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Sonos redesigns its Play:5 speaker, announces Trueplay room-tuning software

09.28.2015 9:01 PM

Trueplay software can customize Sonos speakers to play the best they possibly can in the rooms they're in.

Oculus Arcade

For virtual reality to be perfect, it needs to be less perfect

09.29.2015 3:00 AM

Arcades that don't feel like arcades, living rooms that don't feel lived inwe take a look at virtual reality's problem with perfection.

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Amazon turns to on-demand independent contractors for one-hour deliveries

09.29.2015 4:38 AM

Amazon.com is using independent contractors for its Flex delivery program to ferry packages to customers, adopting a staffing method that has already attracted controversy and lawsuits.

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Tesla's autopilot mode expected in October

09.29.2015 4:40 AM

An autonomous driving mode that will take some of the strain away from the driver during long trips should arrive in Tesla cars in the next few weeks.

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Logitech's G410 Atlas Spectrum is a compact, tenkeyless RGB keyboard

09.29.2015 5:45 AM

Logitech's newest gaming keyboard is for those who want Romer-G switches and RGB lighting without losing half their desk in the process.

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80 Days (PC) review: Choose your own adventures

09.29.2015 6:13 AM

80 Days smashes together elements of the classic Jules Verne novel with a branching story that spans the entire globe. Plus mechanical elephants.

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