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Facebook finally fully embraces GDPR – Generally Derailing Pages Recklessly par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 23:52

Netizens locked out of their business profiles all dayUpdated Facebook is mysteriously and inexplicably locking people out of their Pages – the social network's profiles for businesses and organizations.…

Microsoft adds site blocking feature to Edge for Android, unveils MSN Kids par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 23:46

Microsoft Edge for Android now lets parents block their kids' access to the same sites that are filtered in their family group. MSN Kids has been unveiled as well to provide curated content to minors. Read more...

Artificial intelligence... or advanced imitation? How DeepMind used YouTube vids to train game-beating Atari bot par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 23:28

I think I'm a clone nowVideo DeepMind has taught artificially intelligent programs to play classic Atari computer games by making them watch YouTube videos.…

It's all true – I bribed big city's IT boss with fat bathroom bungs, admits tech biz chief exec par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 22:10

Supply firm owner slipped boodles in envelopes to bag millions in contractsThe owner of an IT supplier has admitted bunging a US city's tech boss cash bribes to bag lucrative service contracts worth millions of dollars.…

The ice must flow: Dunes of frozen gas spotted on alien dwarf par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 21:34

Pluto's not just a cold distant ball – it may have been geologically active early onDunes of methane ice grains have been discovered on Pluto after scientists studied snaps taken by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. That's according to a paper published in the journal Science today.…

Shhh... something BIG is happening tomorrow (but what?) par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 21:31

Uber on target for 2019 IPO according to its CEO par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 21:28

Uber could go public sometime in 2019 according to its chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi. Others with knowledge on the topic suggest that the firm could go public in the second half of 2019. Read more...

Office for Android Insider Preview lets you present to a large screen from your phone par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 21:14

Microsoft today released a new Office for Android Insider Preview, finally allowing users to wirelessly present a PowerPoint presentation from their phone. There's also a new calendar widget. Read more...

Arm emits Cortex-A76 – its first 64-bit-only CPU core (in kernel mode) par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 21:00

Apps, 32 or 64-bit, will continue to run just fine as design biz looks to ditch baggageArm's latest top-end processor core design – the Cortex-A76 unveiled today – is its first CPU to only run kernel-level code that is 64-bit, according to its inventors.…

Nokia finally brings its Pro Camera mode to the Nokia 8 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 20:58

HMD Global is finally bringing the Nokia Pro Camera system to the 2017 Nokia 8. The camera app update will be delivered as part of an OTA update and will fully roll out over the coming weeks. Read more...

ZTE can't buy chips from America – but can still get sued for patent infringement in the US par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 20:52

America('s lawsuits) FirstChinese phone maker ZTE will have to face a patent infringement lawsuit in the US, despite its handsets being effectively barred from sale in America.…

Linux Mint 19 beta builds scheduled for Monday, June 4th par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 20:42

The Linux Mint project has announced a month-long beta phase for the upcoming release of its operating system. The beta phase starts on Monday with a final release due at the month's end. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17682 to the Fast ring par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 20:41

Microsoft seems -- finally -- to have got the hang of its six monthly update schedule for Windows 10. Not only has it pushed out the April 2018 Update to over 50 percent of Windows 10 users in a very short space of time, but the next feature update, codenamed Redstone 5, is shaping...

Microsoft suggests mobile Groove Music users switch from iOS or Android to Windows Phone par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 20:30

Believe it or not, Groove Music was a very good streaming music service. Unfortunately for Microsoft, consumers largely did not give it a chance, causing it to shut down. Despite the service dying, the Groove Music apps have lived on. Sadly, Microsoft today announces that it is...

Dell reportedly working on a dual-screen Windows 10 device par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 20:28

Details are light, but, with Windows 10 for ARM already out, Dell is rumored to already be working on a foldable, dual-screen device powered by the yet-unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 850. Read more...

Rumor: 'Odyssey' to be the next Assassin's Creed game, will be set in Greece [Update] par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 20:12

According to what seems to be a promotional keychain that was leaked today, a Greece-set Assassin's Creed game titled Odyssey may be what Ubisoft is planning to announce this year at E3. Read more...

Fiat Chrysler to supply 62,000 more autonomous minivans to Waymo par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 19:58

Fiat Chrysler will deliver up to 62,000 more Pacifica minivans to Waymo. The two companies are also discussing a potential deal to license Waymo's self-driving tech to FCA's future retail vehicles. Read more...

New Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition may be the coolest flagship smartphone right now par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 19:23

Xiaomi follows a pretty basic recipe when designing a new high-end smartphone: it has to give consumers lots more bang for the buck than the competition. So, its flagships tend to offer very similar specs to their main rivals and cost hundreds of dollars less. They do, however, lack...

Here's what's fixed, improved, and still broken in Windows 10 build 17682 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 19:23

Microsoft released Windows 10 for PCs Insider Preview build 17682 today, and along with some new features, there's a long list of fixes, improvements, and known issues to be aware of. Read more...

Windows 10 build 17682 is now available in the Fast ring - here's what's new par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 19:18

It's a new week, which means that it's time for a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build. This one brings the build number to 17682. It contaisn a number of minor new features such as Sets improvements. Read more...

German court snubs ICANN's bid to compel registrar to slurp up data par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 19:06

GDPR hell to continue for unprepared DNS overseerGlobal domain name system overlord ICANN’s latest attempt to deal with compliance with European data protection law has been dealt a blow after a German court rejected its request to force a registrar to keep gathering people’s...

Xbox One version 1806 previews start arriving in the Beta ring par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 19:02

After just over a week of testing in the Alpha ring, Microsoft has released the first preview of Xbox One version 1806 to Insiders that are enrolled in the Preview Beta ring of the program. Read more...

Apple has blocked Telegram updates on the App Store par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 18:46

Following an order from Russian authorities, Apple has been restricting messaging app Telegram from delivering updates to the iOS version of the app, which is causing some trouble for users. Read more...

Microsoft and Apple worked together on a standard for braille displays par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 18:32

Today, the USB Implementers Forum announced a new HID standard for braille displays, something that was worked on in collaboration between Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies. Read more...

Google launches Neighbourly, a new community Q&A app in India par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 18:16

Neighbourly is Google's new community Q&A app for India, enabling people to safely connect with other people, and leverage local expertise for information about places and events in their community. Read more...

Double trouble at tape survivor Quantum as CEO and CFO quit firm par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 18:14

One (un)lucky guy shoved two workloadsScale-out storage firm Quantum has announced that CEO Patrick Dennis is stepping down to focus on family matters. CFO Fuad Ahmad has also left.…

Get this price-dropped Degoo Premium: Lifetime 3TB Backup Plan for just $64.99 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 18:00

With today's deal you can save an incredible $1435.01 off the Degoo Premium: Lifetime 3TB Backup Plan. Secure storage and transfers of more data than any other service, via Neowin Deals. Read more...

Next-gen Samsung Galaxy S phone will reportedly feature an in-display fingerprint sensor par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 17:56

After a few years of studying the in-display fingerprint sensor, Samsung seems to be ready to introduce the technology to its next-generation Galaxy S flagship, which is set to debut next year. Read more...

Ex-Autonomy CFO and auditors Deloitte bitten by Brit corp watchdog par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 17:41

A mere month after Sushovan Hussein was found guilty of fraud in the USThe UK's Financial Reporting Council has announced that it will investigate "the conduct of Sushovan Hussein", a month after a US court found the former Autonomy chief financial officer guilty of fraud.…

Doctor, doctor! My NHS Patient Access app has gone TITSUP* par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 17:05

Bad luck if you want to book an appointment onlineThe latest version of the UK National Health Service's Patient Access app and website, used to book appointments and to order repeat prescriptions, has been down for many users over the past 24 hours.…

Foolish foodies duped into thinking Greggs salads are posh nosh par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 16:59

None of them got a sausage roll, thoughFood snobs have been tricked into saying they like Greggs after the British high-street pasty biz went undercover at a London festival.…

Microsoft is killing its Groove apps for iOS and Android on December 1 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 16:54

Microsoft posted a support document today to announce that it will be killing off its Groove Music apps for iOS and Android in December. The apps will still work on Windows 10 and Xbox One. Read more...

Capture your late-night handbrake turns with this 'autonomous' car-chasing camera drone par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 16:27

Nvidia-powered quadcopter 'sees' and follows road vehiclesAn American camera drone startup has come up with an eye-opening new feature for its products: automatic car following.…

Games with Gold: AC Chronicles Russia and Sonic Racing Transformed are now free par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 16:20

The first couple of free games in June's Games with Gold are now free, with Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed available for Xbox Live Gold members to claim. Read more...

Those internet trends? It's bad news if you're not Amazon, basically par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 15:58

We read Mary Meeker so you don't have toAmerican venture capitalist Mary Meeker's annual "bible" of internet and macroeconomic trends has been a fixture since the dotcom heyday, and as you would expect from a tech VC, it emphasises the good news. But it's not such good news if you're...

Dara Khosrowshahi wants Waymo vehicles on Uber network par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 15:42

Uber is in talks with Waymo to bring the driverless vehicles onto the ride hailing network, the Uber CEO confirmed. Uber wants to patch up its relationship with Waymo after a legal fight. Read more...

Telegram crypto-chat chap says Apple has 'restricted' its app updates worldwide par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 15:32

Noooooo, my stickers!Telegram backer and self-proclaimed "global entrepreneur" Pavel Durov has blamed a lack of updates to his app on Apple "not siding with us" in the ongoing furore in Russia over the crypto-chat platform.…

Consumers' privacy concerns not backed by their actions par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 15:20

A large majority of people say they are concerned about their online privacy, but this is not reflected in their actions according to a new study. The survey from Blue Fountain Media reveals that 90 percent of respondents are very concerned about their internet privacy and 48 percent...

Review: RAVPower AC Outlet 27000mAh Power Bank par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 14:51

Power banks are a dime a dozen nowadays, offering a way to ensure that your phone stays charged while you're on the move and away from a power socket. But while there are plenty of power banks with USB connections, what about those devices that require AC power? There are some...

Select few to watch World Cup in 4K high dynamic range colour on BBC iPlayer par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 14:47

All you need is access to 40Mbps and extreme masochistic tendenciesFootball fans will be able to watch England's World Cup disappointments in full 4K resolution and high dynamic range colour glory, thanks to a trial on the BBC's iPlayer.…

BBC iPlayer to stream World Cup 2018 in 4K HDR, on first-come first-serve basis par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 14:46

BBC has announced that it will stream the World Cup in 4K HDR on its video on demand service, BBC iPlayer. The firm is also going to dabble in VR to give users a unique view of the matches. Read more...

Google Pixel 3 XL rumored to have a notch and edge-to-edge screen, likely coming in October par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 14:32

New rumors about Google's next-gen Pixel phones suggest a dual front camera inside of the Pixel 3 XL notch. Foxconn is supposedly building the devices, with Verizon as the sole U.S. carrier partner. Read more...

Alcatel 1X includes 18:9 display and fingerprint sensor for under $100 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 14:30

Pitching as an "ultra-affordable smartphone", the Alcatel 1X will be the company's first handset including Android Oreo Go Edition and "social sharing" capabilities with a low price tag. Read more...

From Russia with(out) Zuck: Popular Facebook boss gets another invite to turn down par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 14:05

Russian Federation Council says CEO must have 'ideas to share'Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing calls to appear in front of Russian lawmakers, who – clearly aware that the chances of him accepting are almost zero – insist the invitation alone is noteworthy.…

Cisco turns to AMD Epyc for the first time in new UCS model par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 14:01

Four-in-a-box servers Are Not Blades. They're a scale-out-and-up density play, geddit?Cisco has decided its UCS server family needs a new member for dense data centres and edge deployments.…

Samsung doubles number of AR Emoji available in camera app par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 13:42

Samsung has released a new selection of AR Emoji stickers which can be accessed from the keyboard on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The update brings the total number of AR Emoji stickers to 36. Read more...

Xiaomi announces new flagship smartphones, smart TV, fitness band and more par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 13:20

Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi has announced a plethora of new devices, including its flagship Mi smartphone lineup for 2018, its newest version of MIUI, a new Mi Band, a VR headset, and a smart TV. Read more...

Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition rating pops up in Korea for PC, Xbox One, and PS4 par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 12:54

The original Borderlands from 2009 could finally be getting a remaster, with the Korean Game Rating Board listing a new Game of the Year Edition for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Read more...

UK judge appears in dock over Computer Misuse Act allegations par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 12:46

Said to have viewed case file she had a personal interest inA Crown court judge stands accused of breaching the Computer Misuse Act after allegedly accessing a case file that she had a personal interest in.…

Half of all Windows 10 users thought: BSOD it, let's get the latest build par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 11:59

April is the cruellest month – and the quickest rollout of an update in the OS's historyTracking company AdDuplex has given the first real indication of how fast the latest Windows 10 update is being rolled out. The answer is fast. Really fast.…

Judge dismisses Kaspersky lawsuits about US government software ban par BetaNews le 31-05-2018 à 11:43

Kaspersky has had something of a tough time of it over the last year, first being hit by a ban on its software being used by the US government, and then a ban on advertising on Twitter. The Russian company sued the Trump administration over the software ban, and a judge has now...

The glorious uncertainty: Backup world is having a GDPR moment par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 11:37

Many still unclear how 'right to erasure' will work"The right to erasure is not absolute," the UK Information Commissioner's Office told us as the question of the backup tech industry's exposure to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation was raised in the week after it came into...

SpaceX to pick up the space pace with yet another Falcon 9 launch par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 10:53

Comms sat to treat Asia Pacific to exciting new HD programming. Rejoice!Updated After taking an extra day to look over the second-hand Falcon 9 following its static fire on 25 May, engineers plan to light the blue touch-paper and stand well back on 1 June.…

Mirror mirror on sea wall, spot those airships, make Kaiser bawl par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 10:08

The North East's Zeppelin warning system is largely forgottenGeek's Guide to Britain Mention the development of air raid early warning systems in the UK and thoughts will most likely jump to the Chain Home radar network of the 1930s.…

MH370 search ends – probably – without finding missing 777 par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 09:34

Probe of extra search area again fails to find planeFurther efforts to find MH370, the Malaysian airlines Boeing 777 missing since March 2014, have again failed to find the plane.…

Don't read this, Oracle... It's the rise of the open-source data strategies par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 09:04

Could this be the end of RDBMS?Comment Oracle is industry’s single largest database vendor – which was great during the days before cloud and open source.…

BMC binned by Bain and buds, bought by investment company par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 08:31

New owner signals M&A possibilities – could a CA acqui-merge be back on the table?Software house BMC has been bought and sold again and now might do some buying and selling of its own.…

Fallout 76 might be an online survival RPG like DayZ par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 08:30

It appears that the upcoming Fallout 76 won't be a traditional entry in the Fallout series after all. Instead, it is rumored to be an online survival RPG similar to DayZ, but with a proper story. Read more...

Samsung escapes obligation to keep old phones patched par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 08:00

Dutch court rules orphan kit doesn't endanger usersThe Dutch Consumers Association has lost a court case trying to force Samsung to ship security updates for older phones.…

Nordisk Film acquires Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 07:50

Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios has been acquired by Nordisk Film for a grand total of €117 million. The deal gives Nordisk control over all 320 Avalanche employees and its three studios. Read more...

Microsoft announces Windows Community Toolkit 3.0, 'largest update' yet par Neowin.net le 31-05-2018 à 07:32

Microsoft has announced version 3.0 of Windows Community Toolkit - formerly UWP Community Toolkit - branding it as the "largest update" yet. The update contains tons of new features for developers. Read more...

Amazon can't or won't collect sales tax in Australia par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 06:58

How much can a koala bear? Aussies forced to shop in inferior Amazon AUAmazon has decided that rather than try to collect Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST), it's going to force locals to shop only at its Australian store.…

Intel teases Optane DIMMS, but you may need a new Xeon first par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 05:50

128GB, 256GB and 512GB modules offered as new storage tier below RAM, above SSDIntel’s teased the arrival of its Optane storage-class RAM in DIMMs.…

VMware declares energy-guzzling blockchains 'immoral' par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 04:27

Virtzilla's annual innovation rally sees it express admiration for Adobe's SaaS transformationAt VMware's 14th Radio conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, CTO Ray O'Farrell presented two possible paths for corporate adaptation in the face of market changes: BlackBerry's...

Spectre-protectors: If there's something strange in your CPU, who you gonna call? par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 03:31

Ghostbusters in Chrome 67 stop Spectre cross-tab sniffs and moreEnhanced Spectre-protectors will soon come to the Chrome browser, as its desktop stable channel hit version 67.0.3396.62 and upgrades for Windows, Mac and Linux have started to flow.…

Court says 'nyet' to Kaspersky's US govt computer ban appeal par The Register le 31-05-2018 à 01:47

Russian security house to stay locked out of Uncle Sam's networks, for nowA US district court has upheld the American government's ban of Kaspersky Lab software from computers of federal agencies.…