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Oscars snubs kick off debate on social media – CNET

Social Cues: Also trending on Facebook and Twitter are Overwatch and Johnny Manziel. Source: CNet

Microsoft turns on Office 365 in its managed German datacenters

Microsoft’s ‘Office 365 Germany’ is generally available to European users from Microsoft’s managed German datacenters. Source: Microsoft

Verizon stays mum on Yahoo as customer growth rebounds – CNET

The Yahoo deal’s supposed to be the next big step in Verizon’s transformation, but it’s on hold as both companies assess the impact of Yahoo’s data breaches. Source: CNet

These 'Twin Peaks' toys are wrapped in plastic and ready for your shelves – CNET

Act out your favorite scenes from the cult series with these collectible figures. Source: CNet

This crazy camera could be a boon to VR filmmakers – CNET

Researchers have found a way to build a 360-degree camera that’s compact but shoots high-quality video. It could be just the thing for virtual reality. Source: CNet

Microsoft touts new Windows 10 PCs, management tools aimed at Chromebooks in education

Microsoft is working to shore up its Windows in education strategy with a new version of its Intune management service honed for schools, plus some new low-cost Windows 10 PCs from partners. Source: Microsoft

Apple quashes bugs in iOS, macOS, and Safari

Apple on Monday updated macOS Sierra to 10.12.3, patching 11 security vulnerabilities and addressing a graphics hardware problem in the latest 15-in. MacBook Pro laptop. At the same time, Apple released iOS 10.2.1, an update that fixed 18 security flaws, the bulk of them in WebKit, the foundation of the baked-in Safari browser. [ Take

The essential guide to anti-malware tools

It’s a sad fact of life in IT nowadays that some form of preparation for dealing with malware is part and parcel of what systems and network administrators must do. This goes above and beyond normal due diligence in warding off malware. It includes a proper appreciation of the work and risks involved in handling

Pompeo sworn in as CIA chief amid opposition from surveillance critics

Mike Pompeo was sworn in late Monday by U.S. Vice President Michael Pence as the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency, amid protests from surveillance critics who worry about his conflicting views on a number of key issues. The oath of office was administered to him after the Senate voted in favor of his

The evolution of (and solution to) ransomware

Contrary to popular belief, ransomware has been around for decades. The first malware program to lock up people’s files and ask for a ransom was the PC Cyborg Trojan in 1989. It was created by Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist Dr. Joseph Popp, who was working on several AIDS-related projects at the time. Dr. Popp sent a

'Logan' is rated R for real talk (and violence) – CNET

But, y’know, mainly the violence. Source: CNet

Pokemon Go craze finally hits South Korea – CNET

The mobile phenomenon has been held back by tight governmental control of Google Maps. Source: CNet

Kingdom Hearts just became fun again – CNET

Commentary: If years of Kingdom Hearts spin-offs and semi sequels have tired you out, 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue will rope you right back in. Source: CNet

Amazon Echo's new wake word is a gift to Trekkies – CNET

Make it so, Alexa! Source: CNet

No kidding! Amazon's Alexa no longer tells Trump jokes – CNET

Amazon’s virtual assistant says it doesn’t know any jokes about President Donald Trump. Source: CNet

Tekken 7 putting Iron Fists to faces from June 2 – CNET

Bears will fight robots and Street Fighter’s Akuma will battle Heihachi Mishima for dominance. June is looking wild. Source: CNet

Pompeo confirmed as CIA head as Dems raise surveillance concerns – CNET

The Republican representative from Kansas who’ll lead the spy agency has written op-eds calling for more data collection by the federal government. Source: CNet

Verizon claims you don't need an unlimited data plan (T-Mobile laughs) – CNET

Commentary: A new Verizon ad tries to convince customers that data limits are entirely sensible and cost-effective. T-Mobile CEO John Legere accuses Verizon of a midlife crisis. Source: CNet

Samsung said to plan April launch for Galaxy S8 – CNET

Newest flagship handset expected to debut on April 14, according to Forbes. Source: CNet

Yahoo pushes back timing of Verizon deal after breaches

Verizon’s planned acquisition of Yahoo will take longer than expected and won’t close until this year’s second quarter, the internet company said on Monday. The $4.8 billion deal was originally slated to close in the first quarter, but that was before Yahoo reported two massive data breaches that analysts say may scrap the entire deal.

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