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2019 security threats? Expect Iranian 'kittens' to follow the money
The resumption of sanctions against Iran means the US financial sector faces renewed threats.
AriseBank execs forced to pay $2.7 million to settle SEC charges of cryptocurrency fraud
The organization claimed to operate a unique, decentralized bank via the blockchain.
Apple plans new $1bn campus plus big US job growth
The iPhone giant is to spend $1bn and add 5,000 new jobs in Texas, plus more jobs in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City.
Opera for Android becomes an Ethereum 'blockchain browser'
Opera hopes to make cryptocurrency more than just a speculative asset.
Lazada CEO steps down after nine months on job
In a move the e-commerce operator has described as a "leadership succession plan", Lucy Peng has been replaced by company veteran Pierre Poignant just months after she was appointed CEO in March 2018.
Accenture intends to acquire Adaptly in social media marketing push
Adaptly focuses on ad content delivery based on social contexts.
WordPress plugs bug that led to Google indexing some user passwords
WordPress 5.0.1 also fixes seven security vulnerabilities.
Choetech 19-Watt/dual-port solar smartphone charger
There may be times when we're nowhere near a power outlet, so that might be a good time to turn to the huge ball of nuclear fusion that regularly makes an appearance in the sky. Who doesn't love free power?
Brave browser moves to Chromium codebase, now supports Chrome extensions
Brave replaces ambitious Muon interface and goes full Chromium. Gets 22 percent speed boost in the process.
Time to instill trust and confidence in artificial intelligence
Can executives bet their businesses on AI? Gentleness and transparency with AI rollouts can go a long way. So may independent certification.
Nvidia's Jetson AGX Xavier module now available for autonomous machines
The new module is tailored for the production of autonomous devices like drones and robots.
Google latest cloud to be Australian government certified
12 vendors, including eight global players, sit on the Australian Cyber Security Centre's secure cloud provider list.
14 million Australians now have a myGov account
Centrelink received 2,494 complaints about the MyGov website in just four months.
Second Canadian facing trouble in China following Huawei CFO arrest
Following the detainment in Beijing of a Canadian diplomat on leave, Canada has confirmed that it is working to 'ascertain the whereabouts' of a second citizen in China who reached out to them after 'being asked questions by Chinese authorities' and has not been heard from since.
ASD Director-General hits out at encryption Bill fake news
Claims that the new laws will drive tech companies offshore are flawed, according to ASD Director-General Mike Burgess.
The future of food includes self-driving tractors, precision agriculture, robots, AI, and IoT
Get a first-hand look at how technology is transforming the way food is being produced for a rapidly growing population.
Pictures: Inside Lenovo's new Beijing campus
Lenovo showed journalists around its recently opened campus in Beijing, which aims to create a 'Silicon Valley environment' for its 10,000-plus employees.
16 office furniture upgrades and other work space must-haves
From standing desks to telepresence robots, we dug deep, to find interesting tech buys for your office.
First look: Here's every Alexa-enabled device that Amazon revealed today
"We have a little under an hour today and maybe seventy new things to talk about." They weren't kidding!
24 internet-connected things that really shouldn't be online
A roundup of some of the more bizarre things that are online -- but really shouldn't be.
Useful devices for your smart home office
From audio-augmenting ear buds to automated coffee machines, here are the best devices for an effective home office set-up.
Bringing IoT to life in the home of the future
No longer the stuff of science fiction, IoT is becoming more pervasive -- even in the home. But imagine its possibilities for consumers over the next few years.
Research round-up: Cloud computing, IoT and cybersecurity, iPhone X and more
12 graphs which explain the tech news of the last month.
What it's like inside a life-size Google Home Max
Despite its size, the giant speaker can be moved and will begin showing up in random cities across the US.
The best IoT, smart home gadgets in 2018
Check out ZDNet's latest roundup of the hottest IoT and smart home gadgets on the market.
Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
We got our hands on one of the first Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ boards. Here's what it looks like and how it differs from the previous incarnation (there's one design change that could catch you out!).
Photos: Philips Hue outdoor lighting lineup
A closer look at the Philips Hue connected lighting lineup for the great outdoors.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
Gallery: Top 10 accessories for Apple's HomePod
Apple's HomePod can be used as a hub to control HomeKit devices via Siri voice commands. Here's a selection of accessories worth investigating.
36 of the best movies about AI, ranked
Here's a whole list of AI movies to stream next time you're in the mood for something self-aware
Hyundai partners with AI start-up to make HD maps for autonomous cars
The AI research teams of Hyundai Mnsoft and Netradyne will collaborate to develop high definition maps for next-generation vehicles.
Seriously? A $200 voice-operated trash can? Surprise: It's not garbage
This is a $200 trash can. Seriously. But it works, it's well constructed and thought out, and the trash can liners sold by the company fit perfectly. Is it worth two hundred bucks? Only you can answer that.
Efinix works to add AI efforts in IoT
Sammy Cheung, chief executive at Efinix, talks about how the six-year-old startup company has created an intriguing twist on the FPGA technology dominated by Intel and Xiliinx.
The role of regulation in IoT security
Bruce Schneier, internationally renowned security technologist and author, tells Tonya Hall about how regulation plays a role in IoT security.
Should IoT infer emotion and make decisions?
Tonya Hall talks to Jordan Walbesser, counsel at Mattel, about IoT and privacy.
Chemist Warehouse looks to deploy 1,000 sensors at each store
An augmented reality guide is also on the cards, Chemist Warehouse's technology partner has revealed.
UK guidelines for IoT device makers are voluntary -- for now
New guidelines for IoT makers have been published. But will device manufacturers pay attention?
Edge computing: What leaders need to know
If you're still getting up to speed on what edge computing is and how it can help your business, we've got you covered.
Spark lights up Cat M1 IoT network
New Zealand telco deploying Cat M1 across the country in the coming six months.
Telstra unveils cells on wings
The Telstra Labs team has been working on developing and trialling drones as flying mobile base stations to be used in natural disaster-impacted areas.
iRobot Roomba i7+ stores maps of your home
By storing maps locally, the new i7+ is able to learn the contours of a space in a couple cleanings in order to clean more efficiently. Read more: https://zd.net/2Cpoxet
Sprint partners Ericsson for IoT network
The IoT platform will enable AI, edge computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles applications, Sprint and Ericsson said, with the network to be 5G ready. Read more: https://zd.net/2oI7Zog
NetComm Wireless launches industrial IoT device
NetComm's new IIoT device enables NB-IoT and Cat-M1 connectivity for low-power, low-bandwidth things. Read more: https://zd.net/2PsvE7t
Google Assistant gets multilingual support
Google has added multilingual support to Google Assistant, enabling users to jump between two languages when communicating with the voice-activated assistant. Read more: https://zd.net/2MBORGK
Gold Coast announces IoT network
In addition to its fibre-optic broadband expansion and its 5G access via Telstra and Optus, the City of Gold Coast has announced that it is building an IoT network with NNNCo. Read more: https://zd.net/2PeErKd
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