Wednesday, April 10, 2019

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Watch: Hacker manages to get Call of Duty 4 running on OnePlus 6T

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www.androidauthority.com - The OnePlus 6T has proven itself to be a great flagship for tinkerers, as Dutch hacker Bas Timmer ported Windows on Arm (WoA) to the device last week. Now, the 25-year-old has taken to Twitter to sho…

The Best Google Tag Manager Containers (Download For Free)

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www.directom.com - A Google Tag Manager (GTM) container is a set of macros, rules, and tags within a GTM account. Containers can be exported from one account and imported into another to save time and increase efficien…

How to create a Twitter Dashboard in Google Data Studio

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michaelhoweely.com - In this post I’ll share a dashboard I created that shows who’s been tweeting about Google #DataStudio. Below is the dashboard, and then I’ll show you how to create one like it. The first step is to c…

Shooting Fundamentals: Hold Control

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www.nrafamily.org - What do we mean when we talk about "hold control"? Simply put, "hold" is the relationship of the gun and shooter to the target. Hold control is the way in which you correctly maintain it long enough …

The best digital marketing stats we've seen this week – Econsultancy

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econsultancy.com - This week, we’ve got a stats roundup that includes news about online delivery, dating app usage, consumer mistrust, and lots more to boot. If that’s not enough for you, check out the Internet Statist…

How to stop robocalls spamming your phone

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techcrunch.com - No matter what your politics, beliefs, or even your sports team, we can all agree on one thing: robocalls are the scourge of modern times. These unsolicited auto-dialed spam calls bug you dozens of t…

National Enquirer expected to be sold imminently as parent company faces pressure

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www.washingtonpost.com - The National Enquirer is photographed at a convenience store on February 8, 2019 in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) By Sarah Ellison and Sarah Ellison Reporter covering media and its in…

Visualizing the AI Revolution in One Infographic

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www.visualcapitalist.com - Nothing captures our collective imagination quite like emerging technology. In a short amount of time, technological innovations such as wireless internet and social networking have become a ubiquito…

3-2-1 Backup Best Practices Using the Cloud

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www.backblaze.com - Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional photographer or videographer, employing a 3-2-1 backup strategy for your valuable photos and videos is critical. A good backup strategy can protect you fro…

New Android Malware Adds Persistence, Targets Australian Banking Customers

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www.darkreading.com - A new malware campaign that targets Android-using Australian banking customers has been discovered and, while the approach is not particularly sophisticated, elements of the malware have put security…

Back Up Your Tax Data To Keep Your Records Safe

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www.backblaze.com - Just filing taxes can be stressful enough. The last thing you need is a hassle with the IRS or your state’s Department of Revenue because you’ve lost or misplaced necessary paperwork. So how long sho…

Salesforce and Google want to build a smarter customer service experience

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techcrunch.com - Anyone who has dealt with bad customer service has felt frustration with the lack of basic understanding of who you are as a customer and what you need. Google and Salesforce feel your pain, and toda…

Atlassian gives Confluence a makeover, acquires Good Software

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techcrunch.com - Atlassian today announced a new version of Confluence, its collaboration platform. While the company has recently focused more on tools like Jira, Bitbucket and Trello, Confluence has continued to ga…

The 6 most important announcements from Google Cloud Next 2019

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techcrunch.com - Google is hosting its annual Cloud Next developer conference in San Francisco this week. While the event is still in full swing, with a mystery concert capping off most of the programming tonight, th…

With consumer G+ dead, Currents hopes to make waves in the enterprise

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techcrunch.com - Google today announced that Google+ in G Suite, the last remaining remnants of what was once Google’s attempt to rival Facebook and Twitter, will now be called Currents. We don’t need to belabor the …

T-Mobile officially unveils its home TV service, TVision Home

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techcrunch.com - T-Mobile today officially unveiled its forthcoming home TV service, which will now be known as TVision Home. The service is the rebranding of Layer3 TV, a company T-Mobile acquired in 2017 to launch …

Google launches its coldest storage service yet

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techcrunch.com - At its Cloud Next conference, Google today launched a new archival cold storage service. This new service, which doesn’t seem to have a fancy name, will complement the company’s existing Nearline and…

The startup behind Walmart’s shelf-scanning robots

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techcrunch.com - Earlier this week, Walmart announced a wide-scale expansion of in-store technology. The news came, of course, as the superstore chain is fighting Amazon’s encroachment with everything it has. The lis…

Google Cloud takes aim at verticals starting with new set of tools for retailers

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techcrunch.com - Google might not be Adobe or Salesforce, but it has a particular set of skills, which fit nicely with retailer requirements and can over time help improve the customer experience, even if that means …

Amazon’s entry-level 2019 Kindle is let down by a sub-par display

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techcrunch.com - Amazon’s Kindle is of course the brand most think of when they consider buying an e-reader, but competition does exist and the truth is it makes the company’s newest entry-level device look like a po…

Amazon acquires autonomous warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology

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techcrunch.com - Amazon has acquired Boulder, Colo.-based warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology, TechCrunch has learned. The deal makes a lot of sense from the outside, adding another important piece to Amazon…

Google launches Cloud Code to make cloud-native development easier

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techcrunch.com - Google today launched a set of plugins for popular development environments like IntelliJ and Visual Studio Code that promise to make building cloud-native applications significantly easier. You can’…

Extra Crunch Membership

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techcrunch.com - Sign up today to help us support builders like you. Original Research and Reporting Extra Crunch membership offers exclusive access to analysis of successful startups, resources on company building, …

Daily Crunch: Meet the new CEO of Google Cloud

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techcrunch.com - The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here. 1. Googl…

Calling all countries: Bring your best startups to exhibit at Disrupt SF 2019

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techcrunch.com - Creativity knows no geographical borders, which is why we’re inviting countries from around the globe to bring their very best early-stage tech startups to Disrupt San Francisco 2019 on October 2-4. …

Oppo’s new flagship has a bit of everything

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techcrunch.com - It shares a name with the biggest little city in the world, and fittingly, the Oppo Reno appears to have a lot going for it. Top level, there’s a nutty pop up camera wedge for selfies, 10x zoom, a 48…

Google Cloud unveils new identity tools based on zero trust framework

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techcrunch.com - Google Cloud announced some new identity tools today at Google Cloud Next designed to simplify identity Access Management within the context of the BeyondCorp Zero Trust security model. Zero Trust, a…

Here’s what your resume should look like for 2019 – Learn

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www.canva.com - The first step to landing your dream job is to create a stand-out resume. In this article, a recruitment specialist shares his top tips for impressing recruiters and landing your dream job. We also s…

Major Browsers to Prevent Disabling of Click Tracking Privacy Risk

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www.bleepingcomputer.com - Newer versions of Chrome, Safari, and Opera will no longer allow you to disable hyperlink auditing, which is a concern for those seeking maximum privacy. While some of these browsers previously allow…

Samsung over-complicates phone design with a motorized, pop-up, swivel camera

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arstechnica.com - Here is is in action. Who else is worried about the durability? With a pop-up camera, the front can be all screen. Don't ever let anyone tell you smartphone design is boring. We've seen companies com…

Amazon admits that employees review “small sample” of Alexa audio

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arstechnica.com - Most of the time, when you talk to an Amazon Echo device, only Amazon's voice-recognition software is listening. But sometimes, Bloomberg reports, a copy of the audio is sent to a human reviewer at o…

DHS, FBI say election systems in 50 states were targeted in 2016

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arstechnica.com - A joint intelligence bulletin (JIB) has been issued by the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation to state and local authorities regarding Russian hacking activities duri…

Tesla has been giving some of its most loyal customers the runaround

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arstechnica.com - Nothing better exemplifies Elon Musk's haphazard approach to corporate decision-making than Tesla's treatment of customers who paid thousands of dollars to pre-order the "full self-driving" option. T…

Developers love Python and TypeScript, get paid for Clojure, and aren’t using blockchain

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arstechnica.com - Stack Overflow's annual developer survey was published this week, giving an insight into the skills, experience, and opinions of a wide slice of the developer community. Since its launch in 2008, Sta…

Jaw-dropping Genesis Essentia stole the show in NY—and it may never be built

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arstechnica.com - Concept cars were few on the ground at this year's New York International Auto Show. The most jaw-dropping was this, the Genesis Essentia. No, there's nothing subtle about it, but then that's rather …

PSN name change feature goes into effect today

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arstechnica.com - PlayStation Director of Social Media Sid Shuman writes that all PS4 games published after April 1, 2018 "have been developed to support the online ID change feature." That said, he adds that not all …

Building to learn: the role of prototyping in Design

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uxdesign.cc - The prototyping phase of product development is often sacrificed because design or product teams don’t think they have time in their schedules. But the reality is that you probably don’t have time no…

Opera releases its browser with built-in cryptocurrency wallet to everyone

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thenextweb.com - Opera’s long-awaited web-browser, Reborn 3, which features an integrated cryptocurrency wallet is officially launching today. According to the announcement, the cryptocurrency wallet in the Opera com…

Attention Poppin' – Users Droppin'. How to design for attention and save face | Shakuro

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shakuro.com - Stores did not have to fight for attention 100 years ago. Just the fact of them being out there was a success. But the more stores opened, the more people started ignoring much of what was offered. M…

Apple may follow up this year’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro with a Mini-LED model in 2021

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www.theverge.com - Even before we’ve seen the first one, Apple may have a second version of its rumored 16-inch MacBook that would feature a mini-LED display planned for 2021, according to a new research note from anal…

OPPO Reno, 10x Zoom Edition debut with shark fin-style selfie cam

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androidcommunity.com - It’s here. The OPPO Reno phone is finally announced by the Chinese OEM. After weeks of leaks, rumors, and teasers, this smartphone with a unique design is shown off to the public. There are two varia…

Pulse SMS receives Smart Replies feature with the latest update

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androidcommunity.com - Pulse was first introduced by Klinker back in 2016 as a new SMS and Tablet Messenger app. An Android Wear 2.9 version of the program was released the following year. We haven’t heard anything about i…

Latest OnePlus 7 Pro photos leaked on Weibo, launch impending

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androidcommunity.com - After learning that many people prefer the OnePlus 6T over a premium Samsung Galaxy phones, here’s another bit of interesting news. The OnePlus 7 Pro is said to be ready as a couple of images appeare…

Samsung Galaxy A event will happen, watch via live streaming

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androidcommunity.com - Samsung is all set to launch a new Galaxy phone. We’ve been saying it’s a new Galaxy A phone and looks like a few Galaxy A models will be introduced, not just one. Several Samsung Galaxy devices have…

VLC releases version 3.1, brings back Android Auto support

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androidcommunity.com - VLC is probably one of the most popular media players out there because it can play almost any audio or video file, regardless of the format. The Android app version isn’t as robust as the desktop on…

Facebook apparently still tracks deactivated accounts

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androidcommunity.com - Some people can’t bring themselves to totally delete their Facebook account for one reason or another. One option if you want to still have the option of coming back is to deactivate it. But if you t…

Samsung Galaxy A80 reaches Geekbench before official launch

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androidcommunity.com - Now that it is official, the Galaxy J is gone, here is Samsung rolling out new Galaxy A series phones left and right. We’re anticipating for the Samsung Galaxy event later because new models will be …

Meizu 16s image render appears online before public launch

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androidcommunity.com - Meizu may have failed the public with the ZERO button-less phone but the brand is still alive. The supposedly button-less and port-less smartphone is a no-go. Apparently, it’s not real even after app…

OnePlus 6T and Pixel 3 were bought by former Samsung users

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androidcommunity.com - Let’s talk numbers. Actually, we’re not expecting you to remember that data but we just want you to know that during the last quarter of 2018 (Q4 2018), a lot of OnePlus 6T and Pixel 3 buyers were or…

Author and Marketing Expert Discusses the Challenge of Friction

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loyalty360.org - Talk of seamless customer experiences is all the rage these days. From our research, we’ve seen that brand executives understand that customers want an easy, convenient experience that doesn’t ask to…

Microsoft Merges Fast Ring and Skip Ahead for Insiders, Releases New Build - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Microsoft is making some major changes to the Windows Insider program today. Now that the Windows 10 May 2018 Update is almost ready for the public, it’s focusing on the next major update for Windows…

Apple Reportedly Bringing Apple Music, Apple TV Apps to the Mac - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Apple is reportedly working on bringing standalone applications for Apple Music, Apple TV, Podcasts, and Books to the Mac this year. The company already allows users to access their Apple Music and A…

Living on the (New) Edge: Extensions - Thurrott.com

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www.thurrott.com - Those moving to the new Edge will find new ways to obtain and manage extensions, no matter which browser they currently use. If you’re familiar with classic Edge, you may know that extensions—which l…

Snapchat’s New Android App Unleashed

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www.lightstalking.com - We told you yesterday about how Snapchat was changing tack when it came to the company’s approach to the competition stealing its features. Now the company is unleashing a brand new, faster (and rela…

Instagram cracks down on 'inappropriate' content

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mashable.com - Instagram is taking new steps to limit the reach of content it deems "inappropriate." The app will no longer recommend content that's "inappropriate," in its app, even if it doesn't explicitly break …

While America Dithers, Europe Gets Busy Crafting Artificial Intelligence Regulations

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www.kqed.org - The European Commission isn’t rolling out any laws governing artificial intelligence right away, but it looks likely it will eventually. "As is the case with all technologies, AI raises a number of c…

Senators just unveiled a bill to stop deceptive design and dark patterns

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www.fastcompany.com - U.S. senators are reaching across the aisle in an effort to stop the dark patterns in software, according to Axios. advertisement Dark patterns are user interface elements that are intentionally desi…

'iPhone Pro' Leak Reveals Apple's Expensive Surprise

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www.forbes.com - We thought we knew everything about Apple’s controversial new iPhone plans. But new information has blown that presumption out of the water… Citing “trustworthy sources” in Apple’s Chinese supply cha…

Learn How To Shop For A Car

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carshopping.biz - There is a car purchasing process. There are many factors to consider, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed.The tips below will help make buying a car as easy and stress-free as possible. Take the ti…

Leveraging document types to improve detection of insider attacks

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www.egnyte.com - Egnyte Protect relies heavily on Machine Learning technology to defend you against insider attacks. Powered by the Google Document Understanding AI which was just announced at Google Next 2019 – our …

88 Mind-Bending Examples of How 5G will affect our Daily Lives

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futuristspeaker.com - As the digitalization increases, every morning we will wake up to a slightly more digital world. The race to 5G is heating up. Telecom companies are racing against other telecom companies, cities com…

Accurate data is key to a successful omnichannel strategy

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www.digitalcommerce360.com - Today’s ecommerce environment is more competitive than ever. As online shoppers’ expectations continue to rise, many retailers are struggling to address their demands. To discuss these challenges and…

25% of Phishing Emails Sneak into Office 365: Report

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www.darkreading.com - One in every 99 emails is a phishing attack, and a new study shows 25% of those phishing attacks bypass default security measures built into Office 365, researchers reported today. The data comes fro…

How you can make the most of your YouTube video advertising - Marketing Land

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marketingland.com - If you’re not already using YouTube videos as part of your marketing efforts, you should be. Researchers have found that a majority of consumers (81 percent) have been convinced to buy a product or s…

'MuddyWater' APT Spotted Attacking Android

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www.darkreading.com - KASPERSKY SECURITY ANALYST SUMMIT - Singapore - A cyber espionage group believed to be out of Iran and known for targeting telecommunications providers and government bodies in the Middle East has ad…

Raspberry Pi underwater camera drone | The MagPi 80 - Raspberry Pi

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www.raspberrypi.org - Never let it be said that some makers won’t jump in at the deep end for their ambitious experiments with the Raspberry Pi. When Ievgenii Tkachenko fancied a challenge, he sought to go where few had g…

What Happens to Uber and Lyft Once Waymo Expands?

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www.thestreet.com - With Lyft (LYFT making its public debut, we know it's only a matter of time before Uber files for its IPO. Although, it wouldn't be surprising to see a slight delay given Lyft's rather lackluster pos…

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