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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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Apple, Facebook and other tech companies delete content from...

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www.jamestownsun.com - The move was unusual for its sweep and speed, suggesting a new assertiveness by technology companies that in the past have worked to avoid alienating conservatives, who often assert that left-leaning…

Amazon seems to have quietly stopped recommending Alex Jones products

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www.fastcompany.com - Over the last few days we’ve seen the big tech companies make sweeping decisions about Alex Jones and Infowars. Apple took them off its podcast app; Facebook banned Jones and his associated pages; Yo…

Mapping VxRail versions to ESXi and vCenter

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insidetherails.wordpress.com - One of the questions we probably get asked the most often is around VxRail versions and how that maps back to ESXi and vCenter versions. This is key as customers often want to understand what releas…

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos joins tech titans on Pentagon’s innovation advisory board

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www.geekwire.com - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is joining the Defense Innovation Advisory Board, a 15-member panel that’s meant to help the Pentagon adopt some of the private-sector ideas that have fueled America’s tech …

Couchbase CEO Matt Cain - IT must innovate even when budgets are flat

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diginomica.com - The best thing about the event season is the surprises. I didn’t expect my week of events with Couchbase and Talend to be highlights of the season, but they were. That’s because I saw compelling exam…

How to win (or at least not lose) the war on phishing? Enlist machine learning

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arstechnica.com - collage by Sean Gallagher from urraheesh iStock & Humongous Entertainment It's Friday, August 3, and I have hooked a live one. Using StreamingPhish, a tool that identifies potential phishing sites by…

Oracle launches autonomous database for online transaction processing

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techcrunch.com - Oracle executive chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison, first introduced the company’s autonomous database at Oracle Open World last year. The company later launched an autonomous data warehouse. Today, it…

Net neutrality activists, not hackers, crashed the FCC’s comment system

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techcrunch.com - An unprecedented flood of citizens concerned about net neutrality is what took down the FCC’s comment system last May, not a coordinated attack, a report from the agency’s Office of the Inspector Gen…

Apple Music user spots ‘Friends Mix,’ a new personalized playlist of friends’ tunes

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techcrunch.com - Apple appears to be working on another personalized playlist for Apple Music subscribers – this time, one that shows you what your friends are listening to on its service, as opposed to a personalize…

Apple’s response to Congressional privacy inquiry is mercifully free of horrifying revelations

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techcrunch.com - It’s not infrequent these days if you’re a big tech company to receive a brusquely worded letter from a group of Senators or Representatives asking you to explain yourself on some topic or another. O…

Firefox Offers Recommendations with Latest Test Pilot Experiment: Advance – Mozilla Press Center

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blog.mozilla.org - The internet today is often like being on a guided tour bus in an unfamiliar city. You end up getting off at the same places that everyone else does. While it’s convenient and doesn’t require a lot o…

Second-generation Threadripper goes on sale: $1,799 for 32 cores

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arstechnica.com - Announced back in June, AMD's second-generation Threadripper processors are now available for preorder. The top-end part, the Threadripper 2990WX, is a 32-core, 64-thread processor with a total of 64…

Google finalizes Android P as Android 9 “Pie,” launching today

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arstechnica.com - For iPhone X clones, Android Pie supports display cutouts. Here we're showing the notch emulation mode. This is the dashboard from the upcoming "Digital Wellness" beta. An app timer is kind of like p…

Verizon lied about 4G coverage—and it could hurt rural America, group says

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arstechnica.com - Verizon "grossly overstated" its 4G LTE coverage in government filings, potentially preventing smaller carriers from obtaining funding needed to expand coverage in underserved rural areas, a trade gr…

Only a small percentage of users buy stuff through Alexa, report claims

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arstechnica.com - Analysts have been aggressively optimistic in their predictions about the growth of consumer shopping via virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa, but a new report claims that only a small fraction of…

Ajit Pai admits FCC lied about “DDoS,” blames it on Obama administration

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arstechnica.com - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai yesterday acknowledged that the FCC lied about its public comment system being taken down by a DDoS attack during the net neutrality repeal proceed…

Charging down a mountain: How Audi’s recuperation system drives its electric SUV

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arstechnica.com - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Last week, Audi invited a handful of journalists to go for a drive down Pike's Peak, one of Colorado's many mountain tops that rise more than 14,000 feet above sea level. As t…

EU taking another look at phone chargers because they’re still not standardized

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arstechnica.com - EU regulators are planning to investigate if there's a need for a legal mandate to force phone manufacturers to use standard chargers. Should they do so, proprietary chargers—including Apple's non-st…

“I Was Devastated”: The Man Who Created the World Wide Web Has Some Regrets

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www.vanityfair.com - “I dumped a little code I had for doing things with email messages,” Berners-Lee typed one afternoon this spring, as he posted some code in a chat room on Gitter, an open platform frequented by coder…

UX Design - How to get started | UXMISFIT.COM

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uxmisfit.com - You finally decided that you would like to dive into the UX Industry and become a designer. That’s great! To ensure possibly the most efficient way to achieve that I have prepared this story for you.…

The Ultimate Guide to the Jetpack for WordPress Plugin - Reviewed (2018)

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winningwp.com - Created by Automattic — the company behind WordPress.com and one of the largest contributors to WordPress open-source software — Jetpack by WordPress.com is one of the most influential and feature-ri…

Fake house? Use Google Street View to travel through time and expose flippers | ZDNet

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www.zdnet.com - Microsoft surpasses IBM (but Google outgrows them all) After six months of non-stop house-hunting, my wife and I began to develop a sixth sense about whether a house had recently been flipped. Samsun…

Consumer Reports now evaluates products' security and privacy

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boingboing.net - Consumer Reports is arguably America's most trusted source of product reviews -- published by Consumers Union, a venerable nonprofit with a deserved reputation for scrupulous care and neutrality -- a…

Xiaomi Pocophone F1: Specs and pricing leaked

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androidcommunity.com - The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is real. The phone codenamed as Beryllium has recently received certification that showed a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and a liquid cooling system. The one-of-a-kind smartphone i…

Pokemon Go PvP may become a reality soon

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androidcommunity.com - Niantic Labs has long been known for Pokemon GO. It’s been over two years since the popular augmented reality game has entered our gaming consciousness. It’s not as popular as before but we can still…

Brent Bozell: I Don't Support Alex Jones, But Ban Is a 'Dangerous Cliff'

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www.newsbusters.org - Media Research Center (MRC) President Brent Bozell issued the following statement Monday in response to Facebook, YouTube, Apple and Spotify removing "The Alex Jones Show" and other InfoWars content.…

Newton Mail Is Dead - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - We have extensively covered Newton Mail in the past. It’s a solid email client that’s available on almost all modern platforms, including Windows 10, Android, macOS, iOS, and smartwatches. All of tha…

Here's (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Galaxy Note 9 - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - The official Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch is just about two days away. So far, we have seen a ton of leaks about the device. We have seen how it looks, what features it will include, and how much it …

Google Finalizes Dart 2.0 - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Google on Tuesday announced the release of Dart 2.0, the latest version of the programming language used with the Flutter cross-platform framework. “Today, we’re announcing the immediate availability…

2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance: Here's What We Thought

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jalopnik.com - What can one person determine about the ultra-important Tesla Model 3 Performance with just an hour and a half behind the wheel? Probably not much, but this week we had the collective brain-weight of…

Slate: Alex Jones Gets to Declare a 'Real Info War' Against Big Tech 'in It Together' | Breitbart

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www.breitbart.com - Slate published an article recently discussing the recent purge of Alex Jones and InfoWars pages across social media. Facebook, Youtube, and Apple all removed InfoWars content from their platforms in…

Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the U.S.

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mashable.com - In case you still had any doubts about how influential Facebook is, consider this: Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the United States, according to new data. The study, from an…

Zero Transparency: 6 Questions that Tech Giants Refuse to Answer About the InfoWars Ban | Breitbart

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www.breitbart.com - Alex Jones and InfoWars have been top Twitter trends for hours, and even some left-wing journalists like Michael Tracey are decrying Silicon Valley’s Masters of the Universe appointing themselves the…

Musk Says He May Take Tesla Private, Shares Roar

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www.newsmax.com - Elon Musk is considering taking Tesla Inc private, the electric car maker's chief executive tweeted on Tuesday. "Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured," Musk said. https://bit.…

Tommy Robinson Fears Facebook Purge After Instagram 'Removed in Error'

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www.breitbart.com - UPDATE: Robinson’s account has now been restored, with Instagram claiming it was “removed in error”. “The account @realtommyrobinson was removed in error and has since been reactivated,” a statement …

CNN Leads Media Blackmail Campaign to Boot InfoWars from Twitter | Breitbart

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www.breitbart.com - CNN senior reporter Oliver Darcy, who successfully lobbied other Silicon Valley companies to ban InfoWars, declared in an article that, “Twitter remains Jones’ only big portal to mainstream conversat…

Google is refreshing YouTube Music with shiny new features

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www.techradar.com - Google is making some big changes to YouTube Music, its one-size-fits-all streaming service. A comprehensive biweekly patch schedule is set to address some of the issues that users of the service hav…

Pinterest Removes Alex Jones and InfoWars from Platform in Response to Mashable Press Enquiry | Breitbart

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www.breitbart.com - In the wake of Jones’ banning from multiple platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and the Apple app store, Pinterest responded to a press enquiry by Mashable’s technology correspondent Jack…

How to Make an Ebook in Minutes to Create Instant Authority

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www.attractionmarketingprofits.com - One of the most powerful ways to enhance your brand, generate leads and guide prospects into investing with you and your business is to learn how to make an ebook and publish it on your own ebook. Wh…

A Small Business Guide to Paid Content – Local Internet Marketing

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andyrkelly.com - If you’re a small business out in the world today, it can feel like your competition is everywhere. The ubiquity of the internet means that anyone, anywhere, can turn to any provider to get the goods…

Wondering How People Are Making Money Online? Read This Article To Learn!

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getmoneymaker.com - If you are looking to work online, there are few important things to know. Seek information from reputable sources. Here are some general guidelines to help you along the way. Be sure to keep an eye …

Impress Everyone You Know With Your New Lead Generation Knowledge By Reading This

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iim.internetinfomedia.com - It is sometimes difficult and stressful at times attempting to find leads for your business. Some techniques work for a time and then begin to fail. You must keep helping things for this not to happe…

Better Your Website Design Skills With These Tips

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agentmonhost.com - Do you have to rely on pre-made templates and software to design websites? The answer to this question varies according to what you want to dive into the process. However, if you are willing to spend…

Evidence Mounts: UK Study Shows Better Legal Alternatives Pushing Pirates To Become Customers

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www.techdirt.com - The theory that piracy enforcement is a far inferior method for combating copyright infringement when compared with better and innovative business models and offerings is certainly old hat for us her…

Retail Must Juggle Brand Preservation and Digitalization as It Evolves

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www.adweek.com - Retail is one sector that has seen some dynamic changes in recent years, particularly with the rise of Amazon and ecommerce. We’ve also seen a wave of popular chains, like Toys’R’Us and Brookstone, s…

Advice On How To Improve Your Facebook Marketing

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duracmarketing.com - Facebook is truly the king of all social media. Millions of individuals are members. If you run a business, you need to tap into this pool of potential profits. Keep reading to find out more. Be sure…

dog training tips, How To Train Hundetraining In Der Öffentlichkeit | Einen Hund In Einem Überfüllt

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familypetshop.net - dog training tips, How To Train Cooper, der Hund, der keinen physischen Touch hatte, beendete sein Board und trainierte dieses Wochenende. Brittney arbeitete sehr hart daran, ihn zu konditionieren un…

Don't Park Your Car Because It Is Broke

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carshopping.biz - Have you wished that you could deal better with things when they start to happen to your vehicle? Have you thought about doing labor and repairs on yourself? You might just want better understand how…

If You Don't Use These Seo Tips, Your Competitors Will

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firstadsense.com - As the worldwide web grows, so does the competition for websites.Great content is worthless if it is never seen. The following are some tips for generating greater awareness of your site a big boost …

Trooper Tips: Let there be light

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the-journal.com - A vehicle’s headlights are one of the most important items in your vehicle, and yet it’s often one of the most overlooked items. Your ability to see and be seen clearly at night is all due to your he…

How cryptojacking can corrupt the Internet of Things

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www.salon.com - Cyber criminals shut down parts of the Web in October 2016 by attacking the computers that serve as the internet’s switchboard. Their weapon of choice? Poorly secured Web cameras and other internet-c…

Digital Disruption Common Sense

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cxo-transform.com - Facebook took 3.5 years to acquire 50 million customers, Whatsapp took 15 months, Angry Birds took 15 days. Since 1995 when Clay Christensen and Joe Bower published the HBR article Disruptive Technol…

InternetRetailing sits down with Heals and the Rug Company for new RetailCraft podcast

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internetretailing.net - Fast-moving sectors such as clothing or digital goods can rely on a strong last-click performance to win sales. But when dealing with the complex product lines and longer purchase cycles of furniture…

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