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If Mike Pompeo leaves the CIA, Trump should replace him with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

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www.washingtonexaminer.com - President Trump should ask Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to be his next CIA director. If, that is, Axios is correct in reporting that the president might replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with current…

Egnyte analyses 25 PBs of data to discover how businesses manage their content | ZDNet

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www.zdnet.com - Is your organisation wasting storage on video files? Is your cloud storage solution the best option for your business? Will businesses move completely away from on-premise storage? A team of data sci…

Turbulent times ahead for cities: 63 looming issues

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www.futuristspeaker.com - Never before have we seen such a massive convergence of technologies affecting cities as profoundly as we see today. Very few have looked at tech adoption rates as something to monitor. The current r…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM takes center stage at Ignite 2017

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searchcrm.techtarget.com - ORLANDO -- Microsoft unveiled some far-reaching future products on Monday, while also updating Microsoft Ignite... Enjoy this article as well as all of our content, including E-Guides, news, tips and…

A pair of big companies explain why they jumped on board the Microsoft cloud

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www.businessinsider.com - Microsoft Corporate VP of Azure Julia White Microsoft In the cloud service market, Microsoft finds itself firmly in second place. But in trying to catch up with market leader Amazon, the tech giant a…

Startup Advantages: How to Win Against Bigger Established Competitors

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www.backblaze.com - This post by Backblaze’s CEO and co-founder Gleb Budman is the sixth in a series about entrepreneurship. You can choose posts in the series from the list below: How Backblaze got Started: The Problem…

Last Minute Switch to HTTPS? 3 Urgent Reasons to Proceed

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www.sitesell.com - As you may have heard, Google is increasingly pushing all websites to move to a more secure structure. This is to keep your personal browsing information and history safe. In January 2017, Google upd…

Signez la pétition

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www.change.org - Aaron Rodgers is possibly out for the rest of the season but there's a Wisconsin-born QB who should be on our team! Lets makes sure the organization know we support Kaepernick to the Packers! Bring K…

Venmo users can now shop online anywhere PayPal is accepted in the U.S.

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techcrunch.com - PayPal this morning announced its mobile payments service Venmo is now available at over 2 million online U.S retailers, allowing Venmo users to shop on the mobile web at almost everywhere PayPal is …

Images hidden in Pokémon Go suggest new Pokémon might appear around Halloween

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techcrunch.com - If you’re still poking around Pokémon Go, there’s a good chance you’ve caught most of what’s available by now. Good news! It seems Niantic is getting really, really close to adding Gen 3 (or “Hoenn”)…

Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a well-rounded portable powerhouse

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techcrunch.com - It’s well past time to put to rest any doubt surrounding Microsoft’s hardware ambitions. Over the past few years, the company has transformed the Surface line from boutique proof of concept to one of…

WeChat begins censoring users ahead of China’s National Party Congress

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techcrunch.com - Expect to see plenty of censorship news coming out of China over the next week. The country’s National Congress is a hugely influential political summit that takes place every five years and includes…

Intel to ship new Nervana Neural Network Processor by end of 2017

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techcrunch.com - This morning at the WSJ’s D.Live event, Intel formally unveiled its Nervana Neural Network Processor (NNP) family of chips designed for machine learning use cases. Intel has previously alluded to the…

Announcing the agenda for TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Australia, Sydney Nov 16

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techcrunch.com - Hard to believe that TechCrunch’s first Startup Battlefield Australia is just one month away. The Sydney event on November 16 at ATP’s Locomotive Workshop will present a tremendous day of programming…

Microsoft already published a KRACK fix, Apple and Google are working on it

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techcrunch.com - Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef publicly disclosed a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 encryption protocol yesterday that affects all devices that use WiFi. While we’ve listed many ways to protect …

Microsoft looks to iOS and Android for its path forward in mobile

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techcrunch.com - Between the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Edition and the announcement of a new Surface Book, today’s Microsoft news was firmly focused on the desktop. But as the company works to build its fut…

Gmail on iOS might get what Android always had—third-party email support

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arstechnica.com - Google has begun testing a new feature on the iOS Gmail app: the ability to add non-Google e-mail accounts. The change would make the Gmail app more competitive with Apple's own Mail app and numerous…

Ajit Pai: Despite what Trump says, FCC won’t revoke broadcast licenses

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arstechnica.com - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai initially resisted calls to tell President Trump that the FCC won't revoke broadcast licenses from stations whose news coverage Trump dislikes. But…

Hackers stole bugs from Microsoft database but company never disclosed it

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arstechnica.com - Hackers broke into Microsoft's secret, internal bug-tracking database and stole information related to vulnerabilities that were exploited in later attacks. But the software developer never disclosed…

Microsoft finally pledges to update Halo: Master Chief Collection... next year

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arstechnica.com - In 2014, the Halo: Master Chief Collection anthology launched as a much-needed lineup filler for the struggling Xbox One. But fans' hopes of a lovely, 1080p collection of four classic Halo games, inc…

Google now offers special security program for high-risk users

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arstechnica.com - Today, Google rolled out a new program called Advanced Protection for personal Google accounts, intended to provide much higher account security to users of services like Gmail and Drive who are at a…

First iPhone X batch reportedly only contains 46,500 units

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arstechnica.com - Reports detailing the first shipment of Apple's $999 iPhone X claim there will be even fewer devices to go around than originally expected. According to a Digitimes report that references news from t…

Desktop Outlook will get a redesign with the biggest changes happening on Macs

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arstechnica.com - Microsoft has big design changes planned for Outlook on both the Windows and Mac platforms—but especially the Mac. In both cases, the new design direction borrows from Outlook for iOS. Microsoft gave…

ZTE’s dual-screened phone looks like a Nintendo DS with bigger screens

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arstechnica.com - There's a hinge on the side that folds. We're closing... You can run two apps at the same time if you want. Here's the top—again, super-thick, but at least it has a headphone jack. The Axon M is a wh…

How to Monetize Your Content Marketing Message

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jeffpayne.net - The ultimate goal of your marketing is – and always has been – to grow your business. Jay Baer, author of Youtility, says there is no right or wrong when it comes to content marketing, only “more r…

Best Content Scheduling Tools For WordPress Sites - Onextrapixel

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onextrapixel.com - Managing an editorial calendar is no easy task. But for larger projects this is a must because it’s easy to get confused about which topics you’ve covered and what still needs to be written. If you’v…

BlackBerry loses the keyboard for new water-resistant smartphone

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www.dezeen.com - The newly unveiled BlackBerry Motion smartphone ditches the brand's trademark QWERTY keyboard, in favour of a touchscreen interface. Blackberry previously pledged not to make any more hardware – howe…

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: Lots of small changes—and maybe the revolution

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arstechnica.com - It has arrived: Windows 10 version 1709, build 16299, the Fall Creators Update. Members of the Windows Insider program have been able to use this latest iteration for a while now, but today's the day…

Older Nexus 5X, 6P to get new features via Google Camera NX - Android Community

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androidcommunity.com - We’re certain the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have the best camera today. It’s the new winner on DxOMark Mobile with an almost perfect score of 98. We’ve seen sample videos and photos and so far, w…

INTERVIEW: Famous 'raccoon-on-alligator' photo was shot on a smartphone (updated 4.50pm) - Amateur Photographer

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www.amateurphotographer.co.uk - It appears that the image, which Richard described as a ‘photo of a lifetime’, was captured on an iPhone. Richard documented the unusual behaviour at the Ocklawaha River while on a family trip to the…

Is the Plenti Coalition Loyalty Program in Jeopardy?

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www.loyalty360.org - Plenti launched in mid-2015 as the first U.S.-based coalition loyalty program, which included several leading brands such as American Express, Macy’s, Rite Aid, AT&T, ExxonMobil, Macy’s, Nationwide, …

Understand the Goal of Each Loyalty Program and Its Targeted Customers

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www.loyalty360.org - Chris Yanko, director of marketing and sales support for Xeikon, talked to Loyalty360 about several topics connected to customer loyalty, including the biggest challenges brands face today. What are …

SkilledWizard.com: A Professional Social Network Platform Dedicated Exclusively to Skilled Workers - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - SkilledWizard is a platform for Skilled Workers Worldwide. They set out to erase the void that currently exists today. “SkilledWizard.com”‘s mission is to unite skilled / blue collar workers worldwid…

BlackBox-BI: A French Start-Up that Provides Easy to Use Affordable Business Intelligence for Companies of all Sizes - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - BlackBox-BI makes creating business dashboards easy. From data load to dashboard creation, BlackBox-BI focus is to make each step as easy as possible without compromising on functionality. “BlackBox-…

Airwalk Design : Pinterest For Designers - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - Start-Ups.Co really enjoyed interviewing the brilliant entrepreneur; Mr. ‘Daniel Schwarz'; Founder & CEO of the London-based start-up “Airwalk Design”. Below, is the full interview that we have condu…

SpareFoot.com: The World's Largest Marketplace for Self-Storage - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - Sparefoot is a simple and efficient solution for locating storage facilities, comparing prices, and booking storage units online. According to Mr. ‘Betts'; Sparefoot is a simple and efficient solutio…

DealTrunk : Browser Extension To Display Best Deals From Online Retailers - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Ms. “Amanda Wrzeszczynski”, Founder of the Pittsburgh, USA based start-up “DealTrunk” Below is the interview we conducted with her: 1. What is it exactly that you do a…

Lapkin : Biodegradable Laptop Keyboard Cover - Start-Ups.Co

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www.start-ups.co - We had an interesting chat with Mr. “Mihaela Muruianu”, Co-Founder of the London based start-up “Lapkin” Below is the interview we conducted with him: 1.What is it exactly that you do and what your s…

Google Calendar Gets a Big Update on the Web - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Google Calendar on the web is getting its first major refresh in years today with a modern and responsive new design. Which is great news: Google Calendar on mobile has long been a visual treat, but …

Learn about OneDrive Files On-Demand

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support.office.com - If you aren't seeing the Files On-Demand options, the latest version of OneDrive hasn't rolled out to you yet. Here's how to get the latest version of OneDrive. Make sure you're running Windows 10 Fa…

Thinking About Surface Book 2 Specs and Configurations - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - I’ve been bubbling with excitement since I first saw Surface Book 2 last week. But Microsoft held many details from us for some reason, and only now do we have all the information we need to begin ju…

5 Best Phones With Wireless Charging

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thedroidguy.com - Wireless charging is an excellent technology largely because it takes away the wear and tear that cables can cause. Not only that, but it has improved over the years, making wireless charging happen …

Are you running forward with tactical marketing automation and no plan?

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www.portent.com - As the hype around marketing automation fades and evolves into a regular part of the marketer’s job description, evaluation and adoption of automated technology and platforms (“Martech”) is growing t…

Netflix Is Increasing Its Spending on Original Content. How Will Competitors Like HBO Respond?

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www.adweek.com - From House of Cards, to The Crown, Marvel’s Daredevil and Orange Is the New Black, Netflix is home to some of the most acclaimed original scripted series on streaming, cable or broadcast TV. The serv…

Mark Cuban Just Had His Presidential Dreams OBLITERATED By Julian Assange's Latest Leak...These Pictures Are VILE...

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www.americasfreedomfighters.com - | FOLLOW: Twitter | LIKE: Facebook | READ: Deplorable Digest’s Latest | “Mark Cuban Is Seriously Considering A Run For President,” read one headline yesterday. He should be seriously considering a d…

Ryan predicts House will pass tax plan by next month

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www.axios.com - Aimed at switchers: Google has also made it an incredibly easy move for iPhone switchers. An included dongle lets one easily move a range of data from the iPhone, including iMessages. Plus, Google wi…

The Fleet! Five Custom Classic Cars Worth Adding To Your Garage

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stupiddope.com - In case you did not know, we have a thing for outstanding rides. Motorcycles, classics, customs, and concepts all catch our eyes; but there is nothing like the legends. We love classic rides and to c…

Platform Value? - CXO Transform

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cxo-transform.com - Platform value offers companies the opportunity to leverage a relatively new type of value and really disrupt market dynamics. Platforms have disrupted numerous brick and mortar companies and are plo…

10 Uncommon Skills You'll Need to Be a Successful Entrepreneur

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www.inc.com - Do you want to be successful? Of course you do. But are successful entrepreneurs born or made? If you weren't "born with" what it takes to be successful, is it something you can learn or cultivate? O…

Customized Landing Pages Matter: How The Vita Companies Increased Marketing Qualified Leads by 250%

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instapage.com - Not all landing pages are the same. Take, for example, webinar and custom client landing pages. Both require unique messaging and a premium level of customization to satisfy their respective conversi…

Before You Design: 15 Lead Magnet Landing Page Examples to Review

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instapage.com - One of the most commonly asked questions for digital marketers is: how can I grow my email list? When so much of a marketing campaign’s success hinges on your ability to capture a prospect’s email an…

Sound is getting smarter, from voice activation to spatial audio

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www.embedded-computing.com - Thanks to the explosion of new smart speakers and other voice activated devices, you’re likely comfortable talking to your devices. What about the use of language-translating earphones while travelin…

35+ Must See Augmented Reality Toys & Gadgets - iPhoneNess

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www.iphoneness.com - In the past few years, we have seen plenty of exciting augmented reality apps for iOS and Android. With ARKit, we are going to see even more sophisticated AR experiences released to the App Store. Th…

Raken + Egnyte | Daily Construction Reports Simplified

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www.egnyte.com - For construction projects of any size, there are numerous stakeholders and countless documents that must be created, organized, filed, and saved. This creates a challenge to make sure your documents …

Reuters: Microsoft's 2013 Breach Hit Bug Repository, Insiders Say

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www.darkreading.com - In early 2013, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter all reported being compromised by the same threat group, via a Java exploit on Mac endpoints. Until today, however, there were no indications th…

How to Perform an In-Depth Technical SEO Audit - Search Engine Journal

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www.searchenginejournal.com - I’m not going to lie: Conducting an in-depth SEO audit is a major deal. And, as an SEO consultant, there are a few sweeter words than, “Your audit looks great! When can we bring you onboard?” Even if…

Domino's Pizza delivers user details to spammers

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www.theregister.co.uk - Domino's Pizza's Australian outpost has blamed a partner for a security breach, after angry customers went online complaining about finding themselves on spam lists. The company owned up to the breac…

Watch out for Microsoft Word DDE nasties: Now Freddie Mac menaced

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www.theregister.co.uk - Malware exploiting Microsoft Word's DDE features to infect computers has been lobbed at US government-backed mortgage biz Freddie Mac. Well-crafted phishing emails were sent to staff promising free t…

Google Home speakers now let you control YouTube TV with your voice

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www.theverge.com - Google continues to add more media and smart speaker integrations across its growing number of hardware and software products, and today YouTube TV support has arrived. Now, if you have a Google Home…

385+ Free Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs and Startups - WeekHack

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weekhack.com - Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an established entrepreneur, blogger or business owner, you will always need a full gamut of different tools, tutorials, and resources with the latest bells…

Deadline Alert: Why Now is the Time to Invest in Amazon Stores - CPC Strategy

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www.cpcstrategy.com - Posted by Tara Johnson on October 12, 2017 in Amazon Vendor Strategy In less than a month, Amazon will officially discontinue “Brand Pages” an Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) advertising feature that…

Facebook’s coming blockchain problem

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venturebeat.com - Much has been written about the Russia-Facebook advertising scandal of 2017. The episode has revealed the first (and maybe only) achilles heel for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. His profit-making mach…

Dropbox launches product suite in response to booming gig economy

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www.cio.com.au - Dropbox has launched a suite of products targeted squarely at the self-employed business user, in response to the growing freelancer economy. Dropbox Professional brings together a number of features…

10 Things You Should Know About tbh, the App for Teens That Facebook Just Acquired

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www.entrepreneur.com - Facebook yesterday announced it had acquired tbh, one of today’s most popular apps among teens. But just what is it? Tbh is an anonymous compliment app geared towards tweens and teens. Unlike the now…

How to Find the Right Mobile App Development Company - SiteProNews

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www.sitepronews.com - By Shawn Bennet in Business Smartphones/Mobile Applications Web Development If you are planning to develop an app for your business, the first thing you need to do is find the right company for the j…

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