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Legacy systems, digital skills shortages a big thumbs down in APS report
State of the Service census lays bare the struggle to transform.
Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected
Problematic Smartphone Usage – or smartphone addiction – is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids ...
World’s First-Ever HIV Positive Sperm Bank Is Now Accepting Donations
The bank aims to give those with HIV the same opportunities as everyone else.
[Update: All deals now live] Best iPad Black Friday deals: Up to $400 off, $131 off 10.2-inch iPad, more
This year's best iPad Black Friday deals include the 10.2-inch iPad for $249 and up to $400 off iPad Pro. Amazon, Best Buy, and more will offer deals.
Best Cyber Monday VPN Deals for Mac
Cyber Monday is the time to bag yourself a fantastic VPN deal. A VPN offers additional privacy and security on the web, but also allows you to access content that might be geographically restricted.
Tesla's Cybertruck Caught on Camera on the Streets of LA for the First Time Ever
An Instagrammer was the first person to post real footage of Tesla's Cybertruck rolling in broad daylight in the streets of Los Angeles.
This Hacked Bowling Ball Assures You'll Always Get Strikes
An ex-NASA engineer and a former toy designer got together and created a bowling ball that never misses a strike, it's designed to follow the player's movements as it rolls down the bowling lane.
Ransomware: Big paydays and little chance of getting caught means boom time for crooks
File-encrypting malware is proving to be extremely lucrative for cyber attackers, who can continue large-scale ransomware campaigns – making hundreds of thousands of dollars – almost risk-free.
How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?
Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?
Early Black Friday 2019 deals: The very best sales in tech
Updated: These are the best early Black Friday 2019 deals in tech you can find online.
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt
Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
5 Impressive Theme Parks That Could Have Been Some of the World's Best
5 amazing theme parks had been drawn out and designed, but sadly were never meant to be - here's an insider's look at some of the most exotic theme park plans.
Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS updated with several new features
Microsoft Remote Desktop is a service that allows users to access and use their computer through another device, such as an iPhone or iPad. The iOS app, which had been abandoned for over a year, was updated this week with several new features, including support for recently released Apple devices and also Dark Mode compatibility on […]
Rocket Report: Cornwall locals protest spaceport, China’s toxic rocket problem
"Labour against the rocket in Branson's pocket."
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 now receiving December 2019 security patch
The December 2019 security patch is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 in over 25 regions in Europe ahead of the Pixel series.
Phishing emails are still managing to catch everyone out
While the move to cloud computing is boosting security for some parts of the business, basic mistakes are still giving hackers a foot in the door.
Best Apple TV deals for Christmas 2019
Here’s how to get your hands on an Apple TV media player for less than Apple’s price. We’ve got the best Apple TV deals so that you don’t have to spend a fortune to watch Apple’s new TV shows and movies.
Grab These 10 Discounted Headphones and Speakers on Black Friday
Every item on this list of audio gadgets is available for an additional 20% off when you enter the coupon code BFSAVE20 at checkout.
A blockchain/IoT combo could reduce food fraud by $131B in five years
Blockchain is gaining ground in the supply chain arena, verifying not only the provenance of goods, but enabling suppliers of meats and produce to verify their origins and ensure regulatory rules are met.
Election polls aren’t broken, but they still can’t predict the future
Swing voters, skewed samples, and more have always limited the ability to pick a winner
17 Completely Nonsense Yet Real Packaging Examples
We all make mistakes and so do manufacturers. Here are 13 packaging ideas that make no sense!
9to5Mac Gift Guide: Must-have travel tech that‘s useful for everyday use
It can be easy to pick up tech products and accessories that end up serving a single purpose or don’t end up being used as much as you imagined. That’s even truer during the holidays when discounts and deals abound. In the spirit of high functionality and usefulness, let’s take a look at some of […]
Netflix will stop working on these popular TVs and streaming sticks this weekend
From Sunday (December 1), Netflix will no longer be supported on Samsung ’s 2010 and 2011 smart TVs, due to ‘technical limitations'
Raspberry Pi 4 Wi-Fi problem: Firmware update will fix your screen resolution bug
Mysterious glitch causes Wi-Fi to stop working when Raspberry Pi 4 outputs to HDMI at higher resolutions.
Break Into a New Industry With These 10 Courses On Black Friday Sale
Continuing education is essential if you want to get ahead in virtually any industry, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best online training bundles around, each of which is available for an additional 60% off when you enter the coupon code BFSAVE60 at checkout.
Authorities take down 'Imminent Monitor' RAT malware operation
Europol reports 14 arrests across eight countries, including the RAT's creator, in Australia.
Microsoft touts Edge's new tab page connection to Office 365
By using group policy objects, IT admins can turn the browser into a front end for Office 365 with an enterprise-centric new tab page.
Resident ruckus leaves redevelopment of IBM Cumberland Forest campus in limbo
Game of pass the parcel continues.
These 10 Educational Bundles Are All on Sale for Black Friday
When it comes to succeeding in virtually any industry, continuing education is key. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best deals on bundles that teach everything from Excel to electrical engineering, and each one is available for an additional 60% off when you enter the coupon code BFSAVE60 at checkout.
Reminder: Netflix Is Losing Support on Some Devices on December 1
Consider this a gentle reminder that some older devices are losing support for Netflix on December 1, including select Roku, Samsung, and Vizio units.
MacBook Pro Diary: A forced repair leading to a rethink about my next Mac
I've finally been forced into arranging the keyboard replacement I've been deferring forever, and that has led me to think about my next Mac ...
Apple’s Black Friday Deals Are Live: Gift Cards Back for $25, $50, $100, $200
Apple's Black Friday deals include gift cards back on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We have the details in the full story.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Maria 01: The Future of The Largest Startup and Venture Campus in Europe
From the creators of Slush, the Maria 01 Startup and Venture Campus in Helsinki is a mini-city within the city, expanding to become Europe's best and largest startup campus, a place every startup and VC must know about.
America: Your mobile video quality is the worst of all G7 countries
The mobile video experience in the US has improved, but it's still worse than Canada's or Mexico's.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Half an operating system: The triumph and tragedy of OS/2
From the archives: IBM doesn't make consumer desktop OSes anymore for a reason.
Germany's Daimler to cut 'thousands' of jobs over 3 years
Daimler says it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022. The German automaker says it plans not to fill some vacant posts and to offer severance packages in Germany to reduce administrative jobs.
Why Sharing Your Disney+ or Netflix Password Is a Bad Idea
It can be tempting to share your various service logins with a pal, especially because they ain’t getting any cheaper. But you might think twice before handing those Netflix or Disney+ credentials over to a friend—particularly if your password and account protection protocols are lax.
Got an Oyster card? TfL just locked your account, wants you to reset your password
TfL is asking all Oyster and contactless account holders to reset their passwords to reduce the risk of credential stuffing attacks.
Don't Buy Anyone a Ring Camera
There’s a chance you had never heard of Ring cameras before Amazon bought the company for as much as $1.8 billion last year. It’s possible that Ring still wasn’t on your radar earlier this year, when reports emerged that the home security giant had partnered with scores of police departments, funneling videos and user data in some dystopian effort to make a profit by fighting crime and eradicating privacy. But there’s a good chance that you’re going to see a Ring video doorbell on sale—possibly bundled with an Amazon Echo—this Black Friday.
Black Friday deal: Save £80 on iPhone XR with Argos
Argos has knocked a further £80 off the iPhone XR, a great-value handset that already received a price cut this autumn. Grab this excellent deal now!
Make your own NFC data cufflinks
What do you get the person who has everything this Christmas? How about a pair of NFC data cuffflinks? Build your own with this tutorial from Sophy Wong
TMO’s Black Friday Deals: Charging Dock, Security Camera, VPN, 12min, Language Learning, More
We have a raft of Black Friday deals for you, with coupons saving you an addition 15%-%: charging dock, security camera, headphones, more.