Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?

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Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?

Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government.

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Dad creates VR world to help daughter

Craig Chaytor's 360° videos were inspired by his daughter's learning difficulties.

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The boss who tried to kill his business

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment.

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25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (Holiday 2018): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Etc

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.

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Halloween Tips and Tricks for Safer Trick-Or-Treating

Download these apps and follow these tips to make sure your kid’s Halloween is all treat and no tricks.

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Best Weekend Tech Deals: Outdoor, Phones, and More

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Best Weekend Tech Deals: Outdoor, Phones, and More

Great pre-Halloween weekend deals on smartphones, tech, and outdoor gear.

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Former White House CIO Theresa Payton: 'There Are Grave Concerns About Election Interference'

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Former White House CIO Theresa Payton: 'There Are Grave Concerns About Election Interference'

Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions, is one of the most influential experts on cybersecurity and IT strategy in the United States. She is an authority on Internet security, data breaches and fraud mitigation. She served as the first female chief information officer at the White House, overseeing IT operations for President George W. Bush and his staff. With the U.S. midterm elections fast approaching, both Payton's observations about the current cybersecurity threat level and her advice about shoring up the nation's defenses carry special weight.

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New Manjaro Beta Builds a Better Arch

Manjaro Linux offers the best of two worlds. It puts a user-friendly face on an Arch-based distro, and it gives you a choice of sensible and productive desktop interfaces. The Manjaro Linux team released its latest updates running the KDE, Xfce and GNOME desktops, Manjaro Linux 18.0 Beta 7, late last month. All three are solid performers and seem to be ready for final release. A key benefit of Manjaro Linux is the rolling release method to push new versions to users without the full reinstallation required with most other Linux distributions.

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The robot arm made for gentle undersea exploration

A soft robotic arm which will allow underwater sea life to be studied in greater detail is created.

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VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?

VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.

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Learn the Simple New Way to Make Google Docs Using Your Browser Bar

Welcome to doc.new. It's going to change your life.

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Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

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Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant says it dismissed 48 employees, including 13 senior managers, over the past two years.

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Micro drones pull heavy objects and other tech news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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How to Pick the Best Roku: A Buying Guide of All Rokus (2018)

There are 7 Rokus for sale, and the differences between them are confusing. We break down exactly which Roku is best for your TV.

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What Can We Expect From AI?

Fear mongering about killer robots and the recent deaths connected with Uber and Tesla autonomous vehicles have rekindled concerns about AI. We are well beyond answering Alan Turing's question, "can machines think?" There is now good reason to ask how we should think of AI, and what we should expect from it. There have been phenomenal advances in just the past few years. They are due in part to advances in processor technology. We now can train artificial neural networks in the time it would take to make a cup of coffee.

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The CLOUD Act's Privacy Repercussions for Global Businesses

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The CLOUD Act's Privacy Repercussions for Global Businesses

Just when the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, was about to go into effect, the United States Congress created the CLOUD Act. Without any public hearings, review or public comment, Congress passed the legislation as part of the $1.3 trillion government spending bill. The CLOUD Act changed the privacy provisions that were in effect under the 1986 Stored Communications Act. Needless to say, Internet privacy issues create headlines around the world every day.

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BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes.

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How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

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How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch America’s pastime.

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London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

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London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm

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Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock

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Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock

Japan's space agency Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is the first one to place robot rovers on an asteroid's surface.

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Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021

The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services.

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Review: The Updated Fitbit Charge 3 is More of the Same, but Better

If you're going to look at an advanced fitness tracker, why not just get a smartwatch?

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Mostly Hotly Sought-After Linux Skills

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Mostly Hotly Sought-After Linux Skills

The Linux Foundation's 2018 Open Source Technology Jobs Report shows rapid growth in the demand for open source technical talent, with Linux skills a must-have requirement for entry-level positions. Linux coding is the most sought-after open source skill. Linux-based container technology is a close second. The report provides an overview of open source career trends, factors motivating professionals in the industry, and ways employers attract and retain qualified talent. This year's report features data from more than 750 hiring managers.

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How to Prevent the Internet From Ruining Your Company's Reputation

When it comes to business, you're only as good as your reputation. Indeed, your reputation is your brand. It is the substance your logo represents; it is the glue in customer brand loyalty. In a word, reputation is everything. Yet it's not entirely under your control. That doesn't mean you are helpless as a victim of false accusations, ratings, or wrongful attacks on your company's character, however. Following are some things you can do to manage your company's reputation when things go awry despite your best efforts.

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The Future of Open Source

Linux and the open source business model are far different today than many of the early developers might have hoped. Neither can claim a rags-to-riches story. Rather, their growth cycles have been a series of hit-or-miss milestones. The Linux desktop has yet to find a home on the majority of consumer and enterprise computers. However, Linux-powered technology has long ruled the Internet and conquered the cloud and Internet of Things deployments. Both Linux and free open source licensing have dominated in other ways.

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14 Awesome Game, Console, Headset, and Controller Deals

New console bundles, discounted wireless headsets, and a bunch of game sales are happening now.

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Anonymous Pro-Brexit ads on Facebook say 'bin Chequers'

A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them.

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Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals

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Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals

The regular prescription lenses can change to bifocals and back again at the touch of a button.

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Online sellers 'pay for positive reviews'

A Which? investigator was hired to write high-rated reviews online in return for free goods.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Pinterest’s Evan Sharp on What Makes Good Software

The first installment of our podcast interviews taped at WIRED’s 25th anniversary festival.

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3 Wine Aroma Kits Tested: Aromabar, Aromaster, and Le Nez du Vin

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3 Wine Aroma Kits Tested: Aromabar, Aromaster, and Le Nez du Vin

Is your schnoz a schlub? Strengthen your sniffer by teaching it to discern common wine aromas with one of these training kits.

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Roku Premiere Plus Review (2018): Affordable 4K HDR Streaming

Roku brings the price of 4K TV streaming down to new lows, with a few caveats.

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Facebook sued over video viewing figures

Legal action brought by advertisers claims the social network knew about problems in metrics in 2015.

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The story behind your PlayStation username

PlayStation's long-awaited new feature means weird and embarrassing names will be no more.

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6 Tips for Managing Data Before an Emergency Strikes

Think about planning for a natural disaster emergency that might affect your home. You'd likely store some water, flashlights, food, blankets and other essentials. The key element of your planning would be proactivity. You'd do all of the work before an emergency occurred, not during the actual crisis. If your supplies were used up after the emergency passed, then you would restock before the next disaster might strike. Protecting data requires a similar approach: putting in place as many safeguards as you can before anything bad happens.

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Building a Speed Bump for Tech Companies' Maniacal Data Race

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Building a Speed Bump for Tech Companies' Maniacal Data Race

Facebook has been in seriously hot water for its data monetization model almost from the firm's beginning. The Cambridge Analytica, election meddling and fake news scandals have turned up the heat. Facebook's problems aren't limited to the public and government backlash that spans several countries; the firm faces potentially devastating legal threats too. On the surface, it appears to be a clear-cut issue: Social media and other tech companies must be reined in. Certainly, the EU thinks so, as is evidenced by its new GDPR.

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Ember's Temperature-Regulating Mug Just Keeps Getting Better

Crowdfunding projects often crash and burn. But Ember's heated travel mug just keeps improving.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018): Specs, Price, Release Date

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018): Specs, Price, Release Date

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader gets an update. You get more storage, better lighting, and still no Alexa.

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DevOps: Let's Talk About Security

In spite of all the high-profile breaches that seem to sweep the headlines with greater frequency, companies slowly but surely have been getting a handle on internal security practices. At this point, it's hard to imagine any employee, in or out of the tech sector, who hasn't been run through antiphishing training. However, security is only as strong as its weakest link, noted David Bryan, a penetration tester and senior managing consultant at IBM X-Force Red. The link that still needs reinforcing is also the most fundamental: developers.

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Children 'blackmailed' for sexual images in online video chats

One in 10 children have been asked to remove their clothes over online video chats, says the NSPCC.

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Review: Software Is Eating Your Phone

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Review: Software Is Eating Your Phone

Our favorite Android phone is back, and this time it’s loaded with even more AI smarts.

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Serious Efforts to Use Tech for Good Shine Through

For much of this year, technology companies have been showcased in a very poor light. Several firms have been moving aggressively to buck this trend, however. HP's latest effort, in conjunction with the Clooney Foundation for Justice, is a case in point: an impressive initiative to supply and fund schools in places like war-torn Syria. HP also has provided substantial support to the Girl Rising movement. One of its focuses is to share stories about people who use technology to make the world a better place for girls and women.

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Voice Control for Connected Entertainment: Challenges and Opportunities

Smart speakers are becoming a more common platform for controlling connected entertainment due to a rapid increase in popularity and ease of use. Household penetration of smart speakers is expected to reach 47 percent among U.S. broadband households by 2022, based on Parks Associates estimates. New entrants in the connected consumer electronics market, including Samsung, Roku and Facebook, are likely to make announcements about new voice-controlled speakers at CES 2019 in order to claim a share of this new voice-first CE market.

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Lost passwords 'lead to lost savings'

An estimated seven million people have lost savings and pensions, but there is help to track them down.

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Sundar Pichai: Google 'exploring' censored China search app

The firm's CEO defends a possible return to China, a market Google abandoned over censorship concerns.

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Social media moderators: Blur your eyes

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Social media moderators: Blur your eyes

Why one content moderator couldn't shake hands for three years after she left her job.

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Is it the end of the supermarket checkout till?

M&S is the latest shop to test a "scan and go" app, meaning shoppers don't need to use a till.

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Podcasting for Fun and Profit

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Podcasting for Fun and Profit

User engagement with podcasts has been steadily increasing, and many listeners actually prefer longer-format content, based on results of Apple's Podcast Analytics. The service, which Apple launched late last year, gives podcasters a way to track performance metrics including number of listeners, total time listened and time per device. The audience for podcasts has increased as content has become more specialized in nature, the analytics show. Listeners engage with podcasts for much longer periods than with other types of online content.

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Women as CEOs: The Problems and the Promise

I've followed several female CEOs over the years. Most of them failed, largely because they were both unqualified for the job and their boards didn't back them up. In several cases, the board and the CEO seemed to be in conflict, or the board simply didn't do anything. Those failures have created the impression that female CEOs are a bad bet. However, I believe the real problem is that boards haven't been doing their jobs. I think women would make better CEOs than men if they were trained and supported as well.

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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) Review: Affordable but Underwhelming

Amazon's Fire HD 8 is still incredibly cheap, but it's not the bargain it once was.

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An online decency moderator's advice: Blur your eyes

Why one content moderator couldn't shake hands for three years after she left her job.

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