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MyPillow and Amerisleep wake up to Magecart card theft nightmare
The US firms may have a few sleepless nights over the security breaches.
Microsoft delivers public preview of Windows Virtual Desktop
Microsoft's service for virtualizing Windows 7, 10, Office 365 ProPlus apps and other third-party software by running them in Azure virtual machines is now available in public preview.
PewDiePie fans keep making junk ransomware
Please, YouTube! Just hide PewDiePie and T-Series' followers count and put this competition to bed.
TPG-Vodafone merger decision set for May
May 9 will see the ACCC’s draft decision be finally handed down on whether TPG and Vodafone will be allowed to merge.
Data61 launches new robotics research centre
New centre will house the Southern Hemisphere's largest motion-capture device as well as a pool for robots.
Monash Uni claims reputation-based blockchain capable of defending itself
The miner has their 'reputation' lowered to prevent malicious activity, the university says.
How smart tech is transforming the transportation industry
From urban geo data to autonomous cars to flying taxis, new technologies are already having a radical impact on how we get from point A to point B. This ebook looks at current and future transportation...
The sad state of Android antivirus apps: Two-thirds are a scam
Only 23 Android antivirus apps had a 100 percent detection rate with no false positives.
UNSW and Sydney Uni join quantum powers to prove out qubit theory
Under the 'Quantum Harbour City' partnership, the researchers have used each other's developments to prove they can read quantum bits of information without the need for sensors.
Galaxy S10 is doing well in China: Samsung mobile boss
Samsung co-CEO DJ Koh says the Galaxy S10 smartphone is selling well in China and will bring about a turnaround after two years of difficulty there.
Lithuanian man pleads guilty to scamming Google and Facebook out of $123 million
Man posed as hardware vendor to trick Google and Facebook into sending payments to his bank accounts.
Forget Apple's new AirPods: Samsung Buds provide better fit, more functionality for $70 less
While the success of the first AirPods increased public awareness of fully wireless headsets, the competition has caught up and surpassed Apple with more reasonable prices. Don't jump too quickly on the new version just because it's an Apple product.
Robot Pepper gets job at HSBC but nobody should worry
Public-facing corporations that want to appear innovative are turning to gimmicky robot assistants.
As Apple pushes services, a subscription bundle could be in the future
ZDNet's Larry Dignan tells TechRepublic's Karen Roby about a potential 'Apple Prime' subscription bundle.
AT&T, Comcast successfully test SHAKEN/STIR protocol for fighting robocalls
AT&T and Comcast successfully test first SHAKEN/STIR-authenticated call between two different networks.
Google Brazil announces third cohort of acceleration program
Selected group includes startups focused on data analytics for healthcare and accounting tools for small businesses.
Law of attraction: Particle robot proves many hands do light work
The idea is simplicity itself: Instead of one complex robot, build a whole ecosystem of basic bots and teach them to team up.
Google Pixel 3a XL? They couldn't think of a worse name?
Phone names used to be simple. Google seems to have given up on that.
Global threat group Fin7 returns with new SQLRat malware
Previously unseen malware and a new admin panel have been tied to the notorious group.
