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Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 15 January
This week we look at: using the cloud to fight an ant invasion; UK PM’s plan to ban Snapchat; the very latest in rocket failures; and a poker-playing computer algorithm that can beat a human. [ + ]
Data storage and management hindering business
More than three in four IT decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand claim that the complexity of storing and managing data is impacting their ability to innovate, according to a new survey. [ + ]
Windows 7 reaches end of mainstream life
Microsoft has ended mainstream support for Windows 7, sparred with Google over the disclosure of Windows vulnerabilities before a fix has been pushed out and teased a test program for Windows 10 on mobiles. [ + ]
Google won't patch WebView for older Android versions
Google revealed it will no longer provide fixes for vulnerabilities found in the WebView component of Android versions older than 4.4, drawing criticism from security experts. [ + ]
Should you drop Dropbox?
Consumer-grade tools such as Dropbox have wormed their way into the workplace, producing a variety of headaches. But some experts say banning them is at best impossible and, at worst, can damage your business. [ + ]
$6m stolen in bitcoin hack; TPG drops FTTB - for now; iiNet's shutdown in Perth heat
Bitstamp has reopened its doors following the theft of about $6m worth of bitcoins; TPG withdraws its FTTB products, citing insufficient time to handle new regulations; and iiNet forced to shut down parts of its Perth data centre on 45°C day. [ + ]
Businesses risk losing track of infrastructure
Organisations are at risk of losing sight of their technology infrastructure as they seek out smarter, faster and cheaper solutions in 2015, and beyond, according to TIBCO Software. [ + ]
Scientists closer to unbreakable quantum data encryption
Scientists from the ANU and University of Otago have developed prototype quantum hard drive technology that can store data for up to six hours, potentially paving the way for globe-spanning quantum networks. [ + ]
Security in 2015 - should you be afraid?
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has issued its top five predictions for the digital criminality landscape in 2015, including the trend for companies to actively search out cybercriminals before they can strike. [ + ]
4 in 5 large Aussie companies embrace the cloud
Cloud adoption has reached a tipping point, with four in five large Australian companies using or planning to use the technology for mission-critical applications, a survey suggests. [ + ]
Seven security trends to watch in 2015
From attackers hiding behind encryption, to ransomware developers targetting smaller businesses and unwanted software slowing down your smartphone, the new year will see a host of security and privacy concerns evolve. [ + ]
IBM expands cloud centres around the world
IBM has announced an expansion of its global cloud computing network to 40 cloud centres with 12 new locations to help enterprise clients move to hybrid cloud computing. [ + ]
Infocrime is putting your business at risk
Protecting against the myriad cyber threats is a massive undertaking that is only going to become more complex. Threat intelligence will be a key weapon in that battle. [ + ]
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 18 December
This week: Optical illusions for computers; Lunar Xprize extended to end of 2016; Amazon glitch sees goods sold for 1p; Queensland hospitals hit by computer glitch; and a system failure closes London's airspace. [ + ]
AI applied to service virtualisation
Researchers from CA Technologies and Swinburne University of Technology have developed an AI technique for applying service virtualisation without the need for expert knowledge. [ + ]