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25 weirdest things in the ‘Internet of Things’

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25 weirdest things in the 'Internet of Things'
The Internet is slowly creeping into every part of our lives, so much so that it's becoming easier to look around the house and find objects that can be connected to the Internet. In just a few short years, we probably won't think twice about connecting most of these objects to the Internet, but others will likely take some more time to get used to. Read More
 


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What you need to know about Heartbleed and OpenSSL
You know that little padlock icon you look for to ensure your Web traffic is encrypted and secure? It turns out that you might not be as secure as you think thanks to a vulnerability that was accidentally introduced into the code of OpenSSL. Read More
 

Torpedo-shaped robot joins search for missing Malaysian flight
As the hunt for missing Malaysian flight 370 narrows, searchers are preparing to use the Bluefin 21, a 16-foot-long autonomous robot, to look for wreckage beneath the ocean's surface. Read More
 

Adobe patches a critical flaw in Flash Player and AIR shown at Pwn2Own contest
Adobe Systems released security updates for Flash Player and AIR in order to address four critical vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution and information disclosure. Read More
 

Microsoft suspends Windows 8.1 Update release to businesses
  Microsoft suspended serving Windows 8.1 Update to businesses that rely on WSUS (Windows Server Update Services), saying that a bug would prevent devices from recognizing future updates. Read More
 

One user's path to a Chromebook enterprise
Microsoft's dominance in business may be mammoth but it isn't absolute, as Tim Dickson, the director of technology at Auberge Resorts, has found. Read More
 

10 best new features in SQL Server 2014
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Airline hopes gamification can make its Oracle ERP users soar
Canadian airline WestJet believes gamification, the notion of applying elements of game design to a workplace setting, can help its employees use more effectively its Oracle J.D. Edwards ERP (enterprise resource planning) system. Read More
 

Dropbox for Business exits beta as storage vendor sets sights on workplaces
Dropbox unwrapped the enterprise edition of its cloud storage and file sync service on Wednesday, as it seeks to expand its customer base from consumers to businesses. Read More
 

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Microsoft requires migration to Windows 8.1 Update within 5 weeks
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The critical, widespread Heartbleed bug and you: How to keep your private info safe
No matter how hard you try to stay safe, some aspects of securing your online data are completely out of your hands. That fact was made painfully obvious on Monday, when the Internet got caught with its collective pants down thanks to a critical vulnerability affecting a fundamental tool for secure online communications. Read More
 

 

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