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Windows 10 Creators Update Preview Build 14971 for PC arrives on the Fast ring, includes Paint 3D, removes Command Prompt

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 7:58pm CET par Wayne Williams

Continuing its weekly update schedule, Microsoft has rolled out another new Insider Preview build to the Fast ring. Build 14971 is only for PC this time around. Windows 10 Mobile users on the Slow ring can however, now upgrade to Build 14965. There won’t be a new Insider Preview build for either platform next week, due to Thanksgiving, so you’ll have to make do with this one, which offers some interesting additions, and also says goodbye to the Command Prompt. The Creators Update focuses on 3D, and Build 14971 includes the Paint 3D Preview app. If you open Paint from… [Continue Reading]
Combine clipboard text snippets with clipLogger

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 7:23pm CET par Mike Williams

If you’re researching online, or maybe browsing a collection of local documents, you might sometimes want to copy chunks of text elsewhere for later reference. Sounds simple, but most solutions are either bulky (use a web clipping service or clipboard manager) or tedious in the extreme (copy text to the clipboard, Alt+Tab to Notepad, paste and Alt+Tab back). ClipLogger is a simple, lightweight alternative which automatically saves and combines clipboard text and/ or the paths of copied files. The download is so small it makes Nirsoft apps look bulky (48KB, really?), and you can get started with the program right… [Continue Reading]
OpenAI and Microsoft team up to create 'cloud brains'

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 7:22pm CET par Anthony Spadafora

The artificial intelligence (AI) non-profit OpenAI has agreed to partner with Microsoft to develop "cloud brains" to test its experiments. The organization, which is backed by Elon Musk, has signed an agreement that will allow it to run large-scale experiments using the company's Azure cloud services. OpenAI aims to discover more about deep learning and AI, while Microsoft will use the partnership to create new tools and technologies that use AI. OpenAI was one of the first adopters of Microsoft's Azure N-Series Virtual Machines service that was designed to handle the intense computing workloads that are needed to run simulations and deep… [Continue Reading]
Firefox Focus for iOS promises to tighten privacy while browsing

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 7:18pm CET par Nick Peers

Mozilla has unveiled Firefox Focus 2.0, a brand new privacy conscious web browser for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Despite the version number, this is the first public release of the app. The app aims to counteract two increasingly prevalent trends in web browsing: one, a lack of privacy, as users find their web activities tracking across multiple devices, and two, an increasingly cluttered web space where adverts jostle for attention and overwhelm basic content. These days, most web browsers now offer various privacy tools built in -- even Firefox for iOS has the ability to open private windows where… [Continue Reading]
System76 adds 4K display to Ubuntu Linux-powered MacBook Pro competitor Oryx Pro

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 6:13pm CET par Brian Fagioli

Apple makes a damn good laptop, and its new MacBook Pro computers are no exception. Unfortunately for some, Apple's latest offerings are too expensive and fall short -- most models lack the ability to upgrade the SSD, and the RAM maxes out at 16GB. Interestingly, many upset Apple fans even turned to System76 and its Ubuntu-powered machines following the big MacBook Pro unveil. At the time, I compared the MacBook Pro to the Oryx Pro to highlight that you could get more performance from System76 for less money. Obviously, it was not an entirely fair comparison, as they are different… [Continue Reading]
OnePlus 3 reaches end of the road

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 5:35pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

The launch of the OnePlus 3T has created some uncertainty regarding the fate of the previous "flagship killer". Will OnePlus sell both devices going forward, or will the new smartphone replace the OnePlus 3 in its lineup? Based on price alone, it would make sense for OnePlus to offer both devices. The OnePlus 3T is a bit more expensive, so it would slot above its predecessor in the range. However, as it turns out, OnePlus has other things in mind. OnePlus says that after the existing stock for North America and Europe is sold out the OnePlus 3 will be… [Continue Reading]
UK businesses are not keen to embrace AR

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 5:01pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Businesses are reluctant to accept augmented reality, a new survey by ISACA has shown. The main reasons for this reserved stance is that they don’t believe the benefits are bigger than the risks of implementing the new technology. The findings were published in ISACA’s new report, entitled IT Risk/Reward Barometer, which polled 363 UK professionals. Less than a fifth (18 percent) currently believe the benefits of AR are bigger than the risks, and 40 percent say that both organizations and consumers should be "very concerned" about the privacy risks that go with the implementation of augmented reality tech. The biggest fear is… [Continue Reading]
Cloud use could be putting businesses at risk

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 4:01pm CET par Ian Barker

According to a new study, 69.7 percent of cloud applications do not specify whether the customer keeps ownership of uploaded data, just 8.7 percent commit to not sharing data with third parties, and only 16 percent delete data immediately after contract termination. All three of these things could leave businesses open to non-compliance files under the EU's GDPR requirements. The report from cloud security company Skyhigh Networks analyses real life cloud usage data from 30 million cloud users worldwide to assess the risk the cloud presents. What businesses upload is important too, 18.1 percent of files uploaded to cloud-based file sharing… [Continue Reading]
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 835 -- here is what you need to know

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 3:58pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

US chip maker Qualcomm today announces a new flagship mobile processor that will power next year's generation of high-end smartphones and tablets. Called Snapdragon 835, it is the company's first 10nm offering and promises increased energy efficiency and performance in a smaller package. To build the Snapdragon 835, Qualcomm has teamed up with Samsung to take advantage of its 10nm FinFET manufacturing technology. This is not the first time that the two players have worked together, as Samsung also makes the Snapdragon 820. Let us take a closer look at the new kid on the block. One of the most-interesting things… [Continue Reading]
Almost 40 percent of Americans would give up sex for cyber security

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 3:08pm CET par Ian Barker

According to an online survey of over 2,000 adults, 39 percent of Americans would sacrifice sex for one year if it meant they never had to worry about being hacked, having their identity stolen, or their accounts breached. Women are more likely than men to be willing sacrifice a year of sex in exchange for online peace of mind (44 percent vs 34 percent), and sex isn't the only thing people would give up to remove cybersecurity headaches. Four in 10 (41 percent) would rather give up their favorite food for a month than go through the password reset process… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft releases new Office Hub app for Windows 10 Creators Update for Insiders

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 3:03pm CET par Alan Buckingham

If you are using Office on an Insider Preview of the Windows 10 Creators Update you are getting some goods today as Microsoft quietly released a new app. The Office Hub can now be found in the Taskbar. Before you get too excited, the app is currently pretty basic right now. It allows you to view your Office documents, open Office apps and get support. However, it is expected to be improved before the final release and there is some speculation about what those improvements could be. These include mobile apps to allow access to documents. This is just one… [Continue Reading]
What does Pokémon Go reveal about the future of Augmented Reality?

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 2:45pm CET par Pramitha Krishnamurthyprakash

The lifecycles of breakthrough technologies such as augmented reality (AR) are heavily reliant on mainstream take up. Many believed AR would initially be used by architects to visualize buildings and design companies for 3D graphic imagery. Yet its first major adoption saw more than 100 million people take to the streets to hunt Pokémon. Evolving from a simple, location-based AR game into a cultural phenomenon, Pokémon Go was the most successful app launch of 2016. Approximately one in five 14-24 year olds installed Pokémon Go and it has been credited as the most successful mobile game launch in history. It… [Continue Reading]
Go retro with this Nintendo SNES-styled USB gamepad for Raspberry Pi

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 2:16pm CET par Wayne Williams

The Raspberry Pi is great for all sorts of projects, including retro gaming. The Linux-based Lakka OS is perfect for this as it transforms the Pi into a full-blown games console that can run all manner of emulators. You really need a gamepad to play most classic games -- especially Nintendo and Sega ones -- and The Pi Hut has come up with a Super Nintendo/Famicom inspired USB controller for the Pi that really looks the part. "It feels like finding the perfect USB controller for the Raspberry Pi has taken us forever. We tested a dozen samples from an… [Continue Reading]
Wi-Fi is more important than sex

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 2:08pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Which of these would you consider a daily essential: sex, chocolate, alcohol or Wi-Fi? If you depressingly chose the fourth and final answer, then you probably are a mobile professional, according to a new iPass report, the iPass Mobile Professional Report 2016. The report surveyed 1,700 mobile professionals, and 40 percent of them choose Wi-Fi. Thirty-seven percent choose sex, 14 percent chocolate and nine percent chose alcohol. When asked why they gave such answers, three quarters (75 per cent) say having Wi-Fi improves the quality of their life. Almost two thirds (63 percent) prefer using Wi-Fi over mobile data, and three quarters… [Continue Reading]
Legal mass surveillance: Investigatory Powers Bill could become law by the end of the year

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 1:35pm CET par Mark Wilson

The highly controversial Investigatory Powers Bill could be enshrined into UK law by the end of the year after it was passed by both houses of Parliament. Strongly opposed by privacy campaigners, the bill -- dubbed the Snooper's Charter -- will mean a full record of every UK internet users' browsing history is accessible by the government. All that remains is for the bill to receive royal assent -- essentially a formality -- and it will then become the Investigatory Powers Act. It means the UK will have one of the most wide-ranging, all-encompassing, and privacy-invading mass surveillance programs in… [Continue Reading]
iOS apps three times more likely to crash than Android

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 1:30pm CET par Ian Barker

With iOS and Android waged in a long term battle for smartphone market share every quarter, device performance can often play a role in shaping the final results. According to a report released today by Blancco Technology Group, Apple is losing the app performance battle to Android with its iPhones and iPads failing at a rate of 62 percent worldwide, compared to the 47 percent failure rate of Android devices. Pokémon GO has highlighted problems, with users spending a lot of time on the game. The app ranked as one of the most unstable iOS apps with five percent experiencing… [Continue Reading]
Facebook's privacy-invading WhatsApp user data dipping ends in Europe

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 1:13pm CET par Mark Wilson

Facebook has stopped using data collected from WhatsApp users to customize ads in Europe. The move comes after the practice was banned in Germany, and after the UK's Information Commissioner announced an investigation. The social networking giant had already agreed to stop using WhatsApp data from users in the UK, but this has now been extended on a Europe-wide basis. Last month Facebook was on the receiving end of criticism from the Article 29 Working Party who complained about the invasion of users' privacy. Like many technology companies operating in Europe, Facebook's European headquarters can be found in Ireland. The… [Continue Reading]
Tech Deals: Get a 55 inch Samsung 4K UltraHD Curved LED Smart HDTV (with a $175 Dell Gift Card) for $699.99

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 12:47pm CET par BetaNews Staff

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here, but you don’t have to wait for those big shopping days to pick up a bargain. Courtesy of our partners at TechBargains, we have a selection of great deals to share with you right now, including a 55 inch Samsung 4K UltraHD Curved LED Smart HDTV (with a $175 Dell Gift Card) for just $699.99, Amazon Fire HD6 6 inch 8GB WiFi Tablet for $49.99, Amazon Echo Bluetooth Speaker with Alexa Voice and Home Automation Control (Refurb w/ 1-year Amazon Warranty) for $119.99, and much more. See more Black Friday Deals as they… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about fog computing

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 12:18pm CET par Ian Barker

You could be forgiven for thinking it’s something to do with improving weather forecasts, but in fact fog computing is a type of decentralized infrastructure. In a fog computing -- sometimes referred to as edge computing -- model, computing resources and applications are placed at the most logically efficient point, whether that’s in the data center or in the cloud or somewhere in between. The idea of this is to boost efficiency, return faster responses and to minimize the amount of data that has to be moved around. It is a key part of implementing the Internet of Things as… [Continue Reading]
Betternet is a simple, free and 'unlimited' VPN

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 1:54am CET par Mike Williams

Connecting to a virtual private network can shield your IP, maintain your privacy on insecure wireless hotspots and perhaps help you access websites you couldn’t reach normally. VPN’s usually require paying a chunky subscription fee, but Betternet promises an unlimited service for absolutely nothing at all. We grabbed the Windows client --there are also iOS and Android apps, as well as Chrome and Firefox extensions -- and ran the installer. It’s essentially a front end for the OpenVPN client, which works for us, but doesn’t pack your PC with any other network layers or components. Betternet doesn’t require any registration, which is another… [Continue Reading]
CEOs not deemed responsible for cyber-security -- but they should be

Publié: novembre 17, 2016, 12:47am CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Chief executive officers in the UK are still far from being considered responsible for keeping their organizations safe from cyberattacks, according to a new report by NCC Group. The report, which the risk mitigation and cybersecurity company just released, is based on a poll of 200 UK board of directors, where they were questioned on cybersecurity. Just 13 percent say the managing director was responsible for cyber risks in their company. Also, just nine percent named the financial director. The biggest burden is still on the shoulders of CTOs and CIOs -- 52 percent. "Boards continue to pass the cyber buck by… [Continue Reading]