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• SMEs to drive innovation, not startups: Microsoft (zdnet.com)
  A new research paper by Microsoft has indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises are the drivers that will keep Australian globally…
• Crime Junkie will soon have its own channel on Tubi. (theverge.com)
  Audiochuck, the studio behind a range of true crime podcasts, has struck a deal with Fox that will put a free, ad-supported streaming chann…
• LG G2 review: Recommended, unless you need storage expansion (zdnet.com)
  LG has done a great job with the 5.2-inch G2, whose battery life is a big plus. The power button placement is odd, but the G2's main drawba…
• EU officials 'hacked' at Azerbaijan Internet Governance Forum (zdnet.com)
  A spokesman for digital agenda commissioner Neelie Kroes says he and one of her policy advisors have had their laptops hacked in Baku, whic…
• Shuttleworth on Ubuntu Linux, Fedora, and the UEFI problem (zdnet.com)
  Windows 8 PCs and tablets will lock out all other operating systems by default, and trying to find a way around it isn't easy as both Fedor…
• Toyota learns BI from kitchen renovation (zdnet.com)
  When Simon Dorrat arrived as Toyota Australia's new business intelligence manager four years ago, he was presented with a set of old tools…
• What Microsoft won't tell you about Windows 7 licensing (zdnet.com)
  If you're not a lawyer, the subject of Windows licensing can be overwhelmingly confusing. Over many years of studying this stuff, I have le…
• CES 2009: Palm announces the Palm Web OS and the Palm Pre device (zdnet.com)
  With Microsoft's rather anemic keynote at CES 2009, the show was up in the air for another company to step up to the plate and garner all t…
• SpaceX proposes a new plan for NASA’s Artemis III moon landing. (theverge.com)
  Former Real World cast member and current Transportation Secretary / acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy recently said SpaceX was “behind”…
• MaxWin to supersize Windows (zdnet.com)
  Yesterday, I wrote about Microsoft’s efforts to reduce the size of the Windows kernel as part of its MinWin project. Early today I learned…
• Creative Commons: A safe house for intellectual property (zdnet.com)
  Creative Commons is a new organization that wants to reform U.S. copyright law and expand the public domain to foster creativity. Read what…
• Dr. David Reed: More to the radio spectrum than meets the ear (zdnet.com)
  Dr. David Reed, father of TCP/IP, thinks "software-defined radio" can revolutionize radio communications much like the Internet revolutioni…
• Tesla continues to slide in the EU. (theverge.com)
  October sales are down 48.5 percent across Europe compared to 2024, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ As…
• Outdoor security camera deal: Arlo 4-cam kit is $60 off (zdnet.com)
  The holidays are around the corner, and if you're wanting to make sure your home stays safe, a camera kit is a great way to keep an eye out…
• Even M1 Mac owners can have three displays with this Ugreen docking station (zdnet.com)
  There are hundreds of USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 docks on the market, but far fewer can unlock the potential of Apple's M1-based systems like…
• RealPage is suing to block New York’s law against AI-enabled rent price fixing. (theverge.com)
  Fresh off a settlement with the DOJ over its software allegedly enabling landlord collusion to raise rents, RealPage is now suing the state…
• AI is serving up recipes for literal slop and crushing food bloggers. (theverge.com)
  AI-generated images of food attached to nonsense recipes and Google AI Overview remixes of actual recipes are taking a huge toll on traffic…
• Could Canva fill the Adobe void on Linux? (theverge.com)
  At the opening of a new Johannesburg office, Canva’s Global Marketing Lead for Affinity, Liam Fisher, commented to TechCentral that native…
• Uber laid off contractors developing AI tools for Google. (theverge.com)
  The workers, part of Project Sandbox, were one month into an expected three month stint, Business Insider reports. Around a dozen people we…
• How to save on utility bills with 4 smart home devices (zdnet.com)
  You've seen it on the news, and at the store, and likely can feel it in your wallet: Times are tight. These gadgets will give a whole new m…
• The 5 best walkie-talkies of 2022 (zdnet.com)
  The best walkie-talkies can now sync with a smartphone app, have privacy codes, NOAA alerts, and ranges up to 35 miles. With this in mind,…
• Samsung's Galaxy XCover 6 Pro and Tab Active 4 Pro are built to last (zdnet.com)
  A rugged case alone doesn't cut it for serious work in the field, but Samsung's new rugged phone and tablet are there to keep you going wit…
• Apple releases iOS update to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shaking problem (zdnet.com)
  After Apple released its new flagship smartphones, some users reported the camera on the phone would shake when they tried to take a pictur…
• Optus security breach compromises customers' passport details (zdnet.com)
  Australian operator says it is investigating "unauthorised access" of personal data belonging to its current and former customers, includin…
• Airbus software update briefly grounds 6,000 planes over Thanksgiving weekend. (theverge.com)
  One of the busiest travel weekends of the year doesn’t seem like an ideal time to update more than half of the world’s over 11,000 A320s. S…
• Garmin Index BPM announced: Blood pressure monitoring finally arrives in Garmin Connect (zdnet.com)
  There is a host of health and wellness data contained in the Garmin Connect service, but one of the key pieces missing has been blood press…
• Singapore workers feel disconnected in hybrid workplace (zdnet.com)
  Hybrid work practices may offer more flexibility, but 54% of Singapore workers say there are fewer opportunities to build rapport via remot…
• Windows 11 22H2: How to get Microsoft's latest OS update and what's coming next (zdnet.com)
  Microsoft's first annual Windows 11 feature update starts rolling out Sept. 20. But what happens next, both later this year and beyond? We'…
• Black Friday spending was up around 10 percent this year. (theverge.com)
  In a sign that consumers may be focused heavily on scoring deals and discounts this holiday season, spending was up significantly from 2024…
• China-US rift will intensify decoupling in tech, financial systems (zdnet.com)
  "Strategic rivalry" between the two economic powers runs deep and is leading to decoupling in technology, finance, and trade, where the dev…
• Indonesia finally passes personal data protection law (zdnet.com)
  After years of deliberation, the largest Southeast Asian market ratifies personal data protection bill, which will apply to local businesse…
• Apple set to issue fix for iPhone 14 Pro 'shaking uncontrollably' (zdnet.com)
  Some users of the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max report that their phone starts to shake and even rattle when they try to take pic…
• Uber blames security breach on Lapsus$, says it bought credentials on the dark web (zdnet.com)
  The hacking group apparently gained access to several internal Uber systems after stealing a third-party contractor's credentials and then…
• Your MacBook needs a brand-new bag (zdnet.com)
  Review: WaterField's new Essentials Collection offers streamlined designs such as a messenger bag for your laptop, with more affordable pri…
• Not all AI is created equal. (theverge.com)
  Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks rival storefront Steam should stop flagging when games are made with AI, because it’s going to be ubiquit…
• The case for keeping your old iPhone (zdnet.com)
  There's no rule that says you have to upgrade your iPhone every year. In fact, considering growing inflation and the limited new features i…
• Helloyellow brings voice messaging to the Playdate. (theverge.com)
  The handheld is known for its crank, but did you know it also had a built-in microphone? Jon Simantov’s new Playdate app uses it for voice…
• iPhone 14 models: How to buy and best pre-order deals (zdnet.com)
  As a part of its Far Out announcement, Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 14 models. We have the scoop on where you can buy it and for how mu…
• Monoprice SYNC-ANC Bluetooth Headphones: Great sound, not-so-great ANC (zdnet.com)
  Monoprice's SYNC-ANC Bluetooth headphones claim to offer active noise cancellation at a price that's well below competition from Sony and B…
• The largest power grid system in the US is considering rolling blackouts because of energy-hungry (theverge.com)
  Now, the independent market monitor for the northeast’s PJM Interconnection is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to on…
• This AI system will completely change your experience at sporting events (zdnet.com)
  It is officially football season, which means you may be attending an NFL game soon. If you are, the long, tedious, not always accurate met…
• Starbucks Singapore says customer data illegally accessed in data leak (zdnet.com)
  F&B chain notifies members of its Rewards loyalty programme that customer details, including birthdates, residential addresses, and mobile…
• Uber security breach 'looks bad', potentially compromising all systems (zdnet.com)
  Hacker is believed to have breached Uber's entire network in a social engineering attack, which one security vendor says is more extensive…
• How to clean any flat screen TV or monitor (zdnet.com)
  We spend so much of our days staring at screens for work, school, and entertainment that we're often blind to just how filthy they can get.…
• Noise-canceling headphones deal: Treblab is 42% off (zdnet.com)
  These noise-canceling headphones are currently on sale for 42% off. For less than $70, this deal is a true steal, whether you want to liste…
• Trump signs executive order directing AG to reschedule marijuana. (theverge.com)
  In the middle of threatening funding for hospitals that provide gender-related care to minors and trying to tack his name onto the Kennedy…
• Section 230 is on the chopping block (again). (theverge.com)
  Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced a bill to sunset the law that shields social media platforms from being held…
• YouTube shut down two AI slop channels that pumped out fake movie trailers. (theverge.com)
  The Screen Culture and KH Studio YouTube pages have suddenly disappeared, taking their fake clips with them, reports Deadline. An earlier D…
• The Meta Portal just dropped to less than $50 (zdnet.com)
  Hurry, the Meta Portal is on sale for 72% off at Best Buy right now. This fun device can help you stay in touch with family and friends via…
• HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard review: Amazing build, terrible keycaps - but still worth a look (zdnet.com)
  HyperX reinforced its position as a solid producer of affordable, well-made gaming peripherals with this tenkeyless mechanical keyboard. Bu…