The FBI has a sprawling face-recognition program that can search more than 411.9 million images of faces, including driver’s license, visa and passport databases, according the Government Accountability Office.
Samsung unveils $800 quick-charging Notebook 7 spin convertible laptop
Available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch editions, the new Windows 10 2-in-1 features a 360-degree touchscreen display and can extend battery life by two hours with just a 20-minute charge.
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Lystable gets $11M Series A to push its gig economy SaaS in the US
Ahoy there gig economy… Lystable, which makes a software tool focused on helping businesses manage freelancers, has closed an $11 million Series A round led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures and Goldcrest Capital. Spring Partners also participated in the round. Read More
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#Windows 10 tip: Find out if your PC can run Hyper-V
The Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 10 include Hyper-V virtualization software, but only if your CPU supports a few advanced virtualization features. How do you know if your CPU is up to the Hyper-V challenge? You just need to know where to look.
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#Apple seems to be testing dark mode in #iOS 10
Developers are finding a Dark Mode within beta versions of iOS 10, set to be released to consumers this fall.
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A tour of IBM’s cloud brokerage software cloudMatrix
IBM is betting that its cloudMatrix software will enable it to make a pivot from a systems integrator to a services integrator.
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Intel shakes up exec suite as Davis, Skaugen out
The changes come after Intel hired a key Qualcomm executive to improve its mobile prospects.
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The hidden #breach is the new enemy
What we don’t know ratchets up the level of risk to data, safety.
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Fujitsu Stylistic R726 review: A business 2-in-1 hybrid with LTE support and optional cradle dock
The Stylistic R726 is a solid business-focused tablet/laptop hybrid with LTE support and a cradle-style dock. Battery life could be better, though, and there are potential issues with the magnetic keyboard attachment and screen reflectivity.
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Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone
The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it’s a justifiable expense is questionable, although if you maintain or repair electronic equipment it could cut diagnostic times drastically in some cases.
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