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Alcatel GO Flip V hands-on: Good call quality, average battery, and basic build

It's very satisfying to end a call by flipping the top down on a phone while a large numeric keypad is great for aging eyes. I expected longer battery life and a bit more substantial flip hinge though.

SEC charges rating service $269,000 for hiding ICO touting payments

The company failed to mention some Initial Coin Offerings were paying for inclusion.

Everything we know about the Google Nest Hub Max- CNET

Google's 10-inch smart display is hitting stores soon. Here's what we know so far.

Box adds native security controls to content management

With Box Shield, customers get machine learning-powered threat detection, as well as the ability to set classification-based security policies.

Amazon's Ring wants police to keep these surveillance details from you- CNET

In documents sent to police in Illinois, Ring informed officers what “should not be shared with the public.”

The best Apple Watch bands: our pick of the great Apple wearable straps

The best Apple Watch straps and bands for every size, every taste and every budget.

Get free wireless headphones with Samsung phone deals - both SIM-free and contract

There's a free pair of AKG headphones worth £129.99 with Samsung Galaxy S10e, A70, A80 and A50 deals now.

Best business accessories of 2019: Tech tools to help you be more productive

Our round-up of the best business productivity tools around.

Healthcare is an attractive target for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks

Healthcare is an attractive target for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks and the bad guys sell illicit access to organisations in underground markets to steal valuable data

Motorola Razr rumors: Foldable phone expected in 2019, leaks, specs, price and more- CNET

All the rumors and leaks for one of the most exciting phones this year.

FAA approves drone delivery in suburban North Carolina

Agency is taking slow, cautious steps toward a buzzing commercial drone industry.

PayPal-backed money lender Tala raises $110M to enter India

Tala, a Santa Monica, California-headquartered startup that creates a credit profile to provide uncollateralized loans to millions of people in emerging markets, has raised $110 million in a new financing round to enter India’s burgeoning fintech space. The Series D financing for the five year-old startup was led by RPS Ventures, with GGV Capital and […]

Pokemon Go adds Jirachi research tasks after countdown- CNET

Niantic also revealed its September Ultra Bonus event, which will give you the chance to catch shiny Mewtwo and the first Pokemon from the Unova region.

Huawei founder rallies staff for 'live or die' moment

Ren Zhengfei to make changes as company deals with US supplier ban.

Firefox and Chrome Fight Back Against Kazakhstan's Spying

The Central Asian country’s government has repeatedly threatened to monitor its citizens’ internet activities. Google and Mozilla aren’t having it.

Kobiton raises a $5.2M Series A round for its mobile testing platform

Kobiton, an Atlanta-based mobile testing platform that helps developers test their apps on real devices using the open-source Appium automation framework, today announced that it has raised a $5.2 million Series A round. The round was led by BIP Capital, with support from seed investors KMS Technology and Kinetic Ventures, as well as BetterCloud executive […]

Why Apple will (probably) announce the new iPhone 11 on Sept. 10- CNET

We predict the exact date when Apple will unveil the iPhone 11, 11R and 11 Max.

This huge speaker decks out your LG OLED TV with a wall of sound

The Canvas OLED speaker doubles up as a stand for your LG OLED TV.

Google Lens might get a lot easier to use on your phone

Google Lens might be extended to work on the Chrome app, so you can easily analyze an image from anywhere on the web.

From low code and cloud, to AI and encryption: What you do with data needs to be about more than buzzwords

Just as every company is now a technology company because you can't be in business without technology, every company is a data company - but most companies don't know about data or what to do with it.

African incubator MEST has a new MD and 11 fresh startup investments

Pan-African incubator MEST announced investments in 11 startups from its 2019 cohort that will each receive $100,000 in financing. The $1.1 million backing for a graduating class is the largest to date for the Accra-based organization — which operates as a training program and seed fund for African innovators to build successful commercial tech companies. […]

The best home security cameras of 2019- CNET

Whether you're worried about home intruders or just need to spy on your dog, these cameras can stream a live video feed straight to your smartphone.

Dell reveals most compact AIO PC ever

Save desk space and eliminate clutter with new Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra.

Warwickshire county council deploys Microsoft cloud productivity suite

Xiaomi launches Mi A3 Android One smartphone with 48MP rear camera in India for $181

Google has found a committed Android One partner in Xiaomi. The Chinese electronics giant today launched the Mi A3, its third Android One smartphone in recent years, in India as the company looks to expand its handset offering in its most important market. The Mi A3 features mid to high-end hardware modules and follows Xiaomi’s […]

UK banks outage caused by problem at US payment service provider

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 29

HBO's His Dark Materials TV series: Andrew Scott casting, Comic-Con trailer, plot, release date- CNET

The actor famous for being the "hot priest" in Fleabag is playing a renowned scholar.

Healthcare faces triple cyber threat, says FireEye

The Farewell review: Awkwafina is stunning in this magical comedy-drama- CNET

You've never seen a better performance from the actress and rapper behind the song "My Vag."

Space's mysterious fast radio bursts: What the heck are they?- CNET

We've entered a new era of research into one of the newest phenomena in all of space. Here's what you need to know.

Security concerns blocking UK digital transformation

Intel fights back with power-sipping Lakefield chip for weird new PCs- CNET

Intel's innovative Foveros chip-stacking technology will debut in unusual new laptops with dual screens.

Oculus loses another key figure in VR effort- CNET

Max Cohen, head of the Facebook-owned company's AR/VR media product unit, has left.

Star Wars, Disney Plus, MCU Phase 4: What to expect at Disney's D23 Expo- CNET

After the packed Marvel announcements at Comic-Con, we're mostly expecting new details about Disney Plus and maybe some sneak footage of Episode 9 (fingers crossed???).

Adult website exposed personal data of 1.2 million users- CNET

Information included email addresses, location data, and content liked and shared on Luscious, a security research report says.

Should your new VC fund use revenue-based investing?

David Teten Contributor Share on Twitter David Teten is a Venture Partner with HOF Capital. He was previously a Partner for 8 years with HOF Capital and ff Venture Capital. David writes regularly at teten.com and @dteten. More posts by this contributor Should your new VC fund use revenue-based investing? Who are the major revenue-based […]

Moscow's blockchain voting system cracked a month before election

French researcher nets $15,000 prize for finding bugs in Moscow's Ethereum-based voting system.

YC-backed Stoic is a journaling app with a focus on understanding your feelings

The process of using the Stoic journaling app is simple: You open the app in the morning and the evening, when you’ll be prompted to answer a couple of questions and perform a few simple exercises. For example, this evening the app asked me to rate my current level of fulfillment and to identify what […]

The American AI Initiative: A good first step, of many

When the global economy starts to feel the shift ushered in with mass-adoption of AI, the United States needs to be leading the charge as opposed to chasing the pack.

Facebook’s New Privacy Feature Comes With a Loophole

"Off-Facebook Activity" will give users more control over their data, but Facebook needs up to 48 hours to aggregate your information into a format it can share with advertisers.

Disney+ Brandishes Its Weapon: An Infinity Gauntlet of Brands

While everyone else was yelling about chicken sandwiches, Disney assembled its forces to fire the first shot in the Streaming Wars.

Waxed canvas bags from Waterfield, Manhattan Portage, Saddleback and more

It's Bag Week again! And here for your consideration are a handful of bags from a variety of makers who specialize (or dabble) in waxed canvas, my favorite material. It's natural, it's durable, and it looks great — what's not to like?

Netflix’s new feature for tracking upcoming releases could help retain subscribers

Hoping to keep viewers engaged with its content, Netflix today announced the launch of a new section called “Latest” in its TV app, designed to highlight the streaming service’s recent and upcoming releases. The addition isn’t just another row or two within the main Netflix homepage. Instead, the “Latest” section gets its own dedicated area […]

Microsoft makes Chromium-based Edge beta available for Windows and macOS

Microsoft is taking another step with its Chromium-based Edge browser by officially releasing the beta version for Windows 10, 8, 7 and macOS.

Dell launches OptiPlex 7070 Ultra, crams desktop into monitor stand

Dell is increasingly aiming its PC portfolio at end users with strong design as well as IT departments looking to navigate everything from upgrades to open floor plan issues.

Think Video on Your Phone Is Slow? It’s Not Your Imagination

A study by Northeastern University researchers found that major wireless carriers sometimes limit video to DVD-quality, even on some “unlimited” plans.

Citrix Managed Desktops moves into general availability

The Desktop as a Service offering simplifies the delivery of Windows apps and desktops from Azure to devices.

YubiKey 5Ci: The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key

The new YubiKey 5Ci is the world’s first security key that features both USB-C and Lightning connectors on a single key.

Finally, a Lightning YubiKey to Kill Password Clutter on Your iPhone

First promised back in January, the first YubiKey for iOS will help cut down on painful password clutter starting ... now.

Mass Shootings May Be Contagious. Can We Contain Them?

Mounting evidence suggests mass shootings could spread like a virus, and the media is a vector. Changing how news outlets report on these tragedies could help.

NHSX kicks off discovery process to revamp screening

The Sega Genesis Mini Offers a Touch of 16-Bit Nostalgia

The new retro console is a thrilling opportunity to experience Sega's fascinating, eclectic library of games.

The Cosmic, Psychedelic, Glow-in-the-Dark Art of Alex Aliume

The 25-year-old painter says his works are a message from the cosmos that we need to get our act together.

Human error a big risk to ICS cyber security, study shows

Top 3 Computers for Introducing Your Kids to Comp Sci

With these clever kits, elementary schoolers can get in-depth, hands-on experience with the tech they'll someday use to "make the world a better place."

Malware still top security threat, say infosec pros

Buyers think SD-WAN is too expensive and complicated

Even fintech startups battling to meet cyber security challenges