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Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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As AI comes to everyday apps like Word and Gmail, here’s what users should keep in mind
Bolstering these apps with AI could provide a major productivity boost – as long as security isn’t an afterthought.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Internet Explorer won’t be missed – but its legacy will live on (through memes)
To its credit, Explorer introduced many Windows users to the joys of the internet for the first time.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation, M Imran Malik, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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What will happen if Russia cuts itself off from the internet?
With mounting pressure from the West, Moscow may create its own version of the ‘great firewall of China’.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
Trending
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Pegasus spyware: How does it work and how can you tell if your phone is at risk?
Although most people are unlikely to be targeted by this type of attack, there are still simple steps you can take to minimise your potential exposure.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Roberto Musotto, The Conversation
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These are the top five dangerous cybercriminal organisations that are holding the world to ransom
Understanding who these groups are and what they want is critical to taking them down.
Roberto Musotto, The Conversation, Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Explained: Why so many websites went down across the world on Tuesday
Sites such as the BBC, Pinterest, the Financial Times and Reddit were offline for a short period.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What is Apple’s new ‘app tracking transparency’? Why has it angered Facebook? And should you use it?
The new iPhone operating system lets you opt out of having your online habits tracked by apps. That’s a big part of Facebook's business model.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Nikolai Hampton, The Conversation
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Facebook data breach: What happened and why it’s hard to know if your data was leaked
The data breach is believed to relate to a vulnerability that the social media platform reportedly fixed in August of 2019.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Is Trump’s TikTok deal a national security win or an election gimmick?
If the deal goes ahead – and that is far from certain – Oracle and Walmart will take around 20% of TikTok Global, with ByteDance retaining 80%.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Nathalie Collins, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Why your eight-character email password is not safe anymore
By leveraging today’s computing power, a password can be guessed in as little as 12 minutes.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation
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What kind of user data does TikTok collect and where is it stored?
After India, Australia and United States are mulling banning the video-sharing app.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & James Jin Kang, The Conversation