I tried the free Wispr Flow voice dictation tool everyone's talking about - and I'm hooked
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Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
August 21st 2026, 11:15 am
The best small tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
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Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.
August 21st 2026, 8:14 am
China joins Europe in scrapping Windows for Linux
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The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.
August 21st 2026, 8:14 am
The best large tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
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We tested the best big-screen tablets from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more, to help you choose the right one.
August 21st 2026, 8:14 am
A low-tech solution from the past may be your best defense against AI deepfakes
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AI-enabled identity theft is getting too sophisticated to have predictable tells anymore, so experts recommend answering with a seemingly old-fashioned approach.
August 21st 2026, 8:14 am
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?
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Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free
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Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data
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Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals
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The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale
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The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most
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The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
The Pixel Watch 5 could help me lift heavy - and replace my top strength training app
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Google built a special exercise experience into the Pixel Watch 5 to make strength training a little less daunting.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead
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Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September
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We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Google will let you tailor your Discover feed using natural language now
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If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you can now tell Google what you want in your own words.
August 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Australia's digital vaccination certificates for travel ready in two to three weeks
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Services Australia envisions the digital vaccination certificate for travel to be accessible on the Medicare Express Plus app.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Get this crash course training in web development for just $15
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It's far easier than you think to qualify for positions in the lucrative tech industry. Plus you don't have to go back to school, bust your budget, or take time away from your current job.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 review: Upgraded CPU and GPU, but screen options and battery life disappoint
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HP's ZBook Firefly G8 is a reasonably priced entry-level mobile workstation with a lightweight but sturdy design. However, displays are limited to FHD resolution and battery life could be better.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Terrestrial GPS flies through trials
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Our global positioning infrastructure is old and vulnerable. Now the race for redundancy is underway.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Stack Overflow made this joke copy-and-paste keyboard for developers. It's already sold out
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A nod to developers' habit of copying code has sold out in days.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Now Google is bringing Intel's Ice Lake Xeon processors to its cloud
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Google Cloud will have a preview of N2 VMs available with Intel's 3rd gen Ice Lake Xeon Scalable CPUs ready by Q4 2021.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Ransomware gangs are complaining that other crooks are stealing their ransoms
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Ransomware gangs are shocked to find out that other cyber criminals will scam other criminals if they can.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
The tech company that claims it can stop employees from quitting
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Can it be that all it takes to keep employees happy is clever software? This company claims its software works 97% of the time.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Fears surrounding Pegasus spyware prompt new Trojan campaign
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Criminals hope that the lure of a promise to protect you from spyware will make you click that link.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Dish's Boost Mobile debuts its first proprietary 5G phone for under $300
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The Celero5G will be available later this fall, giving Boost Mobile customers using older phones time to upgrade before 3G networks go dark.
September 30th 2021, 9:08 am
Samsung to offer car digital key service on Galaxy Z Fold 3 for Genesis GV60
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Using ultra-wide band technology, the latest Galaxy phones can now be used as a digital key to open and lock car doors.
September 30th 2021, 12:22 am
Why accepting credit cards is worth it
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If your business doesn't accept credit cards, you could miss out on sales and limit your clientele. Find out why accepting credit cards is worth it and if you should consider this payment method for your business.
September 30th 2021, 12:22 am
YouTube expands medical misinformation bans to include all anti-vaxxer content
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Content that wrongly claims approved vaccines are not safe, or question the efficacy of them will be removed by YouTube.
September 30th 2021, 12:22 am
AWS makes Arm-powered Lambda functions generally available
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Serverless functions able to use Graviton2 are said to offer better performance at lower cost.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
How to pick a business credit card
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Learn how to choose a business credit card that suits your needs and maximizes your reward benefits.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
What is IT? A beginner's guide to information technology
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Information technology plays an essential role in today's fastest-growing industries. IT degrees prepare you for these highly lucrative, specialized, and in-demand careers.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Legal framework for artificial intelligence advances in Brazil
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The Congress passed a bill that outlines guidelines for public policies and principles to be followed by companies, which now needs to be voted by the Senate.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
US and EU to cooperate on tech standards, supply chain security and tech development
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The new US-EU Trade and Technology Council aims to keep an eye on how sensitive technologies are used.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Every country must decide own definition of acceptable AI use
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Citizens and governments will need to determine what they deem to be acceptable uses of artificial intelligence, including whether the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces should be outlawed or accepted, says Telenor Research's AI and analytics head.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Best IT certifications for all career stages
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Learn how these respected and high-ROI information technology certificates and certifications can lead to better jobs in IT, plus certification costs.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Reolink Duo review: Security camera offers panoramic protection at an affordable price
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The Reolink Duo waterproof security camera gives you amazing coverage of your area with a panoramic view.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Best small business credit card 2021
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The best small business credit cards offer excellent spending rewards, generous terms, and other perks. Which credit card is right for your business?
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
Researchers discover bypass 'bug' in iPhone Apple Pay, Visa to make contactless payments
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The security issue relates to Visa and Apple's transmit mode.
September 29th 2021, 10:23 pm
96% of third-party container applications deployed in cloud infrastructure contain known vulnerabili
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Unit 42 found that 63% of third-party code used in building cloud infrastructure contained insecure configurations.
September 29th 2021, 6:38 pm
Microsoft announces multi-year partnership with cyber insurance firm At-Bay
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Starting on October 1, companies in the US that are already Microsoft 365 customers will be eligible "for savings on their At-Bay cyber insurance policy premiums if they implement specific security controls and solutions, including multi-factor authentication and Microsoft Defender for Office 365."
September 29th 2021, 6:38 pm
The best online information technology degrees
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Discover the best online bachelors in IT programs, how much IT degrees cost, and how online courses can prepare you for a computer technology career.
September 29th 2021, 6:38 pm
Report highlights cybersecurity dangers of Elastic Stack implementation mistakes
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Researchers from cybersecurity firm Salt Security discovered widespread mistakes that allowed them to launch attacks where any user could extract sensitive customer and system data.
September 29th 2021, 6:38 pm
Fedora Linux 35 Beta makes its first appearance
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The Red Hat community Linux distribution leaders promise a more published version of Fedora is on its way.
September 29th 2021, 6:38 pm
Google steps up efforts to get unaddressed homes and businesses on Maps
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Five years after launching the Plus Codes digital addressing system, Google is launching a tool to create addresses at scale
September 29th 2021, 3:08 pm
The best Surface PC: Every Surface device is Windows 11-ready
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Microsoft's ever-expanding lineup of Surface PCs now covers a wide range of hardware factors and price points -- and every model is Windows 11-ready. Here's a field guide for sorting out which Surface PC should be on your shortlist.
September 29th 2021, 3:08 pm
Google Maps adds layer for tracking wildfires
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The new layer on Google Maps gives users near real-time information about multiple major wildfires at once.
September 29th 2021, 3:08 pm
Your cybersecurity superpower: Here's how to influence employee behavior
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As a security leader, your biggest opportunity is to engage, influence, and benefit your employees as well as your organization's customers -- and even society.
September 29th 2021, 1:07 pm
Tomiris backdoor discovery linked to Sunshuttle, DarkHalo hackers
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Another backdoor has been tentatively linked to the hackers behind SolarWinds.
September 29th 2021, 1:07 pm
Dell adds new security features and automation to ProSupport Suite
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The new ProSupport Suite for PCs capabilities will be available to customers by October 19 and the Advanced Secure Component Verification is available now for US customers.
September 29th 2021, 1:07 pm
Read AI wants to gauge your sentiment, engagement, talk time during meetings
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Billed as the Waze of meetings, Read AI is looking to use AI to figure out how that Zoom call is really going.
September 29th 2021, 1:07 pm
eMeet HS100 Bluetooth headset and microphone review: simple controls, great sound
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The eMeet HS100 headphones are useful in this age of remote work, functioning well for regular conference calls.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
XDO Pico Projector review: pocket-sized battery-powered projector for broadcasting your screen anywh
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The XDO Pico mini-projector can go anywhere, will run off of batteries, and has multiple options for connection.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
This dangerous mobile Trojan has stolen a fortune from over 10 million victims
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Researchers say the infections are generating millions of dollars a month in recurring revenue.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Vertica Accelerates plunge into the cloud
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Several years after unveiling Eon, its cloud-native architecture, Vertica is finally unveiling its managed data warehousing cloud service.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Create an impressive video presence every time you use your webcam from now on for under $18
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Video interaction isn't going away; it's only becoming more common. So you should level up your professional presence with a cutting-edge background that will put all others to shame.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Microsoft Teams: Whiteboard is getting this huge makeover
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New features of Microsoft's Whiteboard are aimed at hybrid work.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Decoding OtterBox and LifeProof cases for iPhone 13, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
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If you look at the two leading brands of cases for Apple's flagship smartphone, it's easy to be confused by all the models. Here's the distilled version to help you choose the right case.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Another reason why developers are quitting: To escape from your bad code
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Businesses could make their employment prospects more attractive by addressing 'technical debt', according to a new survey of software engineers.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Lexmark commercializes its IoT platform it uses internally
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Lexmark uses its Optra IoT platform to remotely resolve device support issues 70% of the time.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Switch to a highly-paid AWS career by training to pass seven certification exams for under $12
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You don't need to go back to school or spend a fortune to train for one of the most lucrative careers in tech. You only need a handful of inexpensive self-paced courses to prepare for certification exams.
September 29th 2021, 10:28 am
Critical Infrastructure Bill should be split to swiftly give government step-in powers: PJCIS
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Among the measures the PJCIS wants to have introduced immediately are step-in powers and mandatory reporting requirements.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
Telegram bots are trying to steal your one-time passwords
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The tokens can be used to shred second-stage account verification.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
Mastercard swoops in on share of buy now, pay later market with Installments
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Mastercard Installments will be launched next year in Australia, the US, and the UK.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
ASX reports tech incidents have dipped by 93% in the past five years
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Upgrades to its technology systems and a reduction in technology debt have helped the Australian Securities Exchange reduce potentially inherent risks.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
Australia's chief scientist urges for diversity in STEM to help fill the country's skills shortage
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Australia's chief scientist Cathy Foley wants to see a diverse STEM workforce from all aspects, including gender, skills, and age.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
Cambridge Quantum's TKET quantum software developer kit fully open source
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The company, which is merging with Honeywell Quantum, said its plan was to completely open source TKET by the end of 2021.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
University of Sydney partners with AWS to establish a koala genome library
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450 koala genomes will be freely available on Amazon Web Services to assist researchers, scientists, and conservationists in their efforts to prevent koalas from going into extinction.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
UOB banks on $368M digital investment to grow Asean customers
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Singapore bank unveils plans to invest up to SG$500 million to beef up its digital capabilities and drive efforts to double the number of retail customers across Asean to seven million by 2026.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
DTA appoints Chris Fechner as its fourth CEO
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DTA's incoming CEO Chris Fechner will replace Randall Brugeaud, who served in the CEO role for three years.
September 29th 2021, 5:38 am
Exploit released for VMware vulnerability after CISA warning
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VMware, CISA and many experts have been begging people to address the CVE-2021-22005 issue.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Decade of landline billing errors sees Optus refund AU$800,000 to businesses
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ACMA investigation sees Optus issue refunds to 994 small and medium-sized businesses.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Apple unveils new slate of updates to Keynote, Pages and Numbers
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For Keynote, Apple added a live camera view allowing presenters to engage directly with their audience and the Numbers app on iPhones, iPads and Macs has been updated to add pivot tables.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Microsoft grants Azure credits to open source projects for a year
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Microsoft is continuing to court open source developers with a new program that grants them Azure credits for their projects for a year.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
All about the Google professional training programs
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Google career certificates offer an affordable way to earn valuable technology-focused skills and pursue lucrative careers in about six months.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Ways to advance your technology career
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Career advancement means more responsibilities, new job opportunities, and higher earnings. Tech offers a variety of ways to advance your career.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
How to become a video game developer
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Video game developers use their storytelling abilities, creativity, and knowledge of coding languages to create cutting-edge gaming software. This article explores strategies to break into this exciting and competitive field.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Instant-approval business credit cards: How to get approved quickly
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An instant-approval business credit card allows borrowers to immediately find out if they've been approved. But which card is right for you?
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Best careers with a cybersecurity degree
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The growing cybersecurity field protects sensitive data and private networks from cyberattacks. Professionals with a cybersecurity degree benefit from strong demand and high salaries.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Micron sees supply-chain shortages 'easing throughout 2022'
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Micron said constraints on chips across the industry should ease "throughout 2022, supporting demand growth" for the memory-chip industry.
September 28th 2021, 8:24 pm
Qualcomm rolls out IoT-as-a-service for 30 different verticals
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Smart airports, smart retail, warehouse management, traffic management and more -- Qualcomm dives deep into the needs of different verticals to offer specialized, comprehensive IoT services.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Ring's Always Home Cam takes flight, new Alarm Pro, more services announced during Amazon event
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Ring just announced several new products and services during the Amazon event.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Amazon launches Echo Show 15, aims to be a home hub for $249.99
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Echo Show can be mounted on a wall and used as everything from a shared calendar to kitchen TV or a hub for the home.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Amazon introduces $60 smart thermostat
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The price makes the new device less than half the average price of smart thermostats sold on Amazon.com
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Amazon Halo View goes for $79.99, adds fitness, nutrition services
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Amazon's Halo View is an upgrade for the fitness tracker, but the real focus for Amazon is offering more health services.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Meet Amazon Astro, Amazon's Jetsons robot play for $1,499.99 ($999.99 for limited time)
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"In 5 to 10 years every home will have a robot," said Dave Limp, senior vice president of devices and services at Amazon.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Amazon's new Echo products: Everything just announced
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Amazon announced several new Echo products during an event on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
QuickBooks announces Excel integration for 2022
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QuickBooks Online Advanced will offer two-way syncing with Excel.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Best POS system 2021: Which is right for you?
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Here's a look at 10 point-of-sale systems to consider for your business.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Azure Purview data governance service heads to GA
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Azure Purview's underlying data governance platform, and the data catalog application that runs atop it, are now both generally available. With the Azure Data Catalog product now superseded, Microsoft is finally in the data governance game for real.
September 28th 2021, 3:08 pm
Pure Storage moves upstack with new storage management and data service tools
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The new Pure Fusion and Portworx Data Services help advance Pure Storage's vision that "modern data, storage and management should be, at the end of the day, services delivered as code"
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Mammoth AI report says era of deep learning may fade, but that's unlikely
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Scholars see deep learning's pitfalls and limitations, the computer industry just sees a huge opportunity in matrix multiplications
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
A cloud company asked security researchers to look over its development systems. Here's what they fo
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With supply chain attacks increasingly common, cloud companies are looking to tighten their defences.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
GNOME 41: The next-generation Linux desktop
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This version of the GNOME desktop isn't an end to itself but a step forward to building a new, better GNOME.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Best smartwatch for Android users 2021: Top watches
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LG launched the first Android Wear OS watch in 2014, and Google's watch operating system has been through several changes, with lackluster support, since then. There are many smartwatches today that are optimized for Android smartphone users.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Google, AWS, IBM, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley partner for cloud data framework
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The framework is split into six components, 14 capabilities and 37 sub-capabilities that help organizations manage their cloud implementations.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
HPE unveils GreenLake services for unified analytics and data protection
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Additionally, HPE is helping customers accelerate their transition to hybrid environments with a new cloud adoption framework.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Best MagSafe battery pack 2021: Charge your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13
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Apple's MagSafe technology has been integrated into removable batteries. Here are the best packs we can find.
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Open-source backend as a service Appwrite gets $10M seed funding to commercialize traction
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Appwrite, an open source platform that offers a slew of features to developers, aims to capitalize on its grass-roots popularity
September 28th 2021, 11:11 am
Microsoft says Skype is "here to stay" with this major feature update
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Skype gets revamped with a modern look, faster performance, and possible Firefox support coming.
September 28th 2021, 8:23 am
Oracle launches the Exadata X9M platform for faster OLTP and analytics
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The new Exadata X9M platforms improve OLTP performance by 70 percent over the previous generation
