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FBI reopens investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 8:02pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Hillary Clinton may have thought the dust had settled and she was on the home straight to defeating Trump, but the ugly matter of her emails has reared its head again. Today the FBI announces that it is reopening its probe of the presidential candidate, citing the discovery of further emails "that appear pertinent to the investigation". The emails in question were discovered during an unrelated investigation. No details of what this investigation relates to have been revealed, but the announcement by the FBI comes as a blow to Clinton so late in the election campaign. Accusations leveled at Clinton… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about enterprise content management

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 8:00pm CEST par Sam Pudwell, Ian Barker

Thanks to the likes of smartphones, the internet and big data, we now have access to more information in various shapes and sizes than ever before. In most cases, having more information is a good thing for businesses, but there comes a point where there is simply too much to keep track of. This is especially true in large enterprises, where invoices, word documents, receipts and purchase orders are in abundance and could be needed by anyone at any time. Keeping on top of all of this would be a challenge for even the most organized individuals, so that’s where… [Continue Reading]
Facebook denies its targeted advertising is racist

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 7:23pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Earlier today we reported about allegations from ProPublica that Facebook is engaged in what appears to be racist ad targeting by excluding based on 'ethnic affinity'. Facebook, predictably, refutes these claims. Firing up full-on defensive mode, Facebook says that its users benefit from targeted content that is more relevant to them. To use the company's marketing spiel, this is "especially critical for people who choose to affiliate with ethnic communities". Far from being racist, this exclusion targeting technique is actually used to avoid causing offense, says Facebook. See also: Facebook accused of using racist 'ethnic affinity' ad targeting In a… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about infrastructure as a service

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 7:05pm CEST par Barclay Ballard

Like other cloud computing packages, infrastructure as a service (IaaS) delivers virtualized computing resources over a network connection, most commonly the Internet. Infrastructure as a service is an example of the wide range of cloud services now being used by businesses. IaaS packages will vary from organization to organization, but typically involve hardware, storage, servers, as well as system maintenance and security features. The breadth of services offered by cloud providers often makes IaaS an attractive proposition for businesses that do not have the resources to effectively purchase and maintain their own hardware. Of course, as with other cloud services, IaaS… [Continue Reading]
If you're a recent MacBook Pro buyer, Apple just did you a HUGE favor

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 6:57pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

People wanting a shiny new MacBook Pro are in for sticker shock. The entry-level for the cheapest, newest 13-incher is $200 or $500 more than its predecessor, depending on whether or not opting for the newfangled TouchBar and TouchID. That's $1,499 or $1,799. Yikes. MBP 15 is a $400 price hike, $2,399, for current tech. But if you already own MacBook Pro, particularly the 13-incher released in March 2015 or the larger model two months later, Apple increased the laptop's value by not accelerating its depreciation. No kidding. That's because the new entry-level SKUs are the same as before. The $1,299… [Continue Reading]
Screen recorders for Chrome: ViewedIt vs Openvid

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 6:50pm CEST par Mike Williams

Recording what’s happening on your desktop can help you create presentations, share ideas, troubleshoot problems, or just impress others with your gaming skills. Getting started is surprisingly easy. There’s no need for complex native clients, just installing a free Chrome extension like ViewedIt or OpenVid Screen Recorder could give you everything you need. Both addons are built for simplicity. Click an address bar button; choose to record your webcam, individual tabs, application windows or the entire screen, optionally with your microphone; capture starts, and you click again when you’ve finished. Easy. OpenVid Screen Recorder scores an immediate plus for its… [Continue Reading]
Linux Mint 18.1 is officially named 'Serena'

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 6:42pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Linux Mint is a brilliant operating system. Based on Ubuntu, it aims to make Linux accessible to everyone. You know what? It succeeds. The wonderful Cinnamon desktop environment is a no-nonsense approach to computing, making it easy for a home user to complete their tasks. Today, the upcoming Linux Mint 18.1 (based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) gets an official code-name -- "Serena". What does this female name mean? According to Behind the Name, it is "from a Late Latin name which was derived from Latin serenus meaning 'clear, tranquil, serene'. This name was borne by an obscure early saint. Edmund… [Continue Reading]
Apple is out of touch

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 6:14pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

I am not an Apple fanboy, but I have defended the company's decisions and philosophy more times than I can remember. And for good reason. But, looking at the new MacBook Pro line, I am finding it hard to see where that "touch of genius" is. What exactly makes its latest laptops anything more than glorified MacBooks? Apple has never been afraid to take risks and innovate. But with the new MacBook Pros it has failed to improve upon their "Pro" status. It wrongfully applied the same approach it has used over and over again in the consumer space without… [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump will be president, according to an AI that's never been wrong

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 5:18pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Donald Trump is viewed by many as a figure of fun, a racist, and a misogynist. His polls are way down, and at this point it looks like he has no chance of winning the election. Two weeks ago, Microsoft’s Bing gave Hillary Clinton an 87 percent chance of winning (although this has since dropped to 82 percent). However, an AI system is predicting a completely different result -- that Trump will prevail, and become the next president of the United States. What makes its forecast even more interesting is it has correctly identified the outcome of the last three… [Continue Reading]
Facebook accused of using racist 'ethnic affinity' ad targeting

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 4:54pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Advertisers on Facebook are being given the opportunity to exclude people of certain ethnicities from seeing their ads. This is the accusation made in a new report by ProPublica, and it's a feature that -- if true -- would be both racist and illegal. Just as for Google, advertising is big business for Facebook, and the social networking giant is keen to give advertisers all of the tools they need to ensure the maximum return on their investments. But the revelation that the audience for ads can be targeted by excluding those with a particular 'ethnic affinity' is more than… [Continue Reading]
The changing face of the enterprise storage market [Q&A]

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 4:20pm CEST par Ian Barker

The growth of cloud usage, increasing volumes of information and a switch towards software defined systems based on commodity hardware have all had an impact on the storage market. About a year ago we spoke to Mark Lewis, Chairman and CEO of storage specialist Formation Data Systems to get his views on the future of enterprise storage. This week we caught up with Mark again to find out how much the market has changed in just a short time. BN: What have been the big changes in the storage industry over the past year? ML: It's been an interesting year… [Continue Reading]
TP-Link unveils new Wi-Fi bulbs with 16 million colors

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 4:09pm CEST par Alan Buckingham

Smart lightbulbs have become an in-thing these days. Philips brought it to the mainstream with Hue, but we've reviewed others in the market such as LIFx. All do basically the same thing, working from a phone or tablet to turn on and off, or change colors. It mostly comes down to what the app can do and how easy is it to use? Can the market handle one more? Of course. Competition is great for consumers, so the more that come to market the better for everyone. Which is good news for TP-Link which is jumping in with a new… [Continue Reading]
DevOps can make apps more secure

Publié: octobre 28, 2016, 2:41pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Pretty much all IT operations professionals (99 percent) agree: adopting a DevOps culture can improve application security. This is according to a new report by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The report, titled Application Security and DevOps Report 2016, also emphasizes that just a fifth (20 percent) of respondents test their application’s security during development, and 17 percent are using no technologies whatsoever to protect their apps. The conclusion of the report is simple: there is a significant disconnect between perception and reality of secure DevOps. "Our research shows that both security leaders and developers believe that the DevOps movement has the… [Continue Reading]