Top platforms for developers to build chatbots



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Fitbit Ace review: An awesome activity tracker for kids, but a bit confusing

I'm 11 years old, and finally get to use a Fitbit! I love all the step and sleep tracking, but the Fitbit app isn't very clear.

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Aukey SK-S1 Bluetooth speaker review: Classy looks and sonic goodness (at least at low volume)

This pretty little near-field speaker will sound great on your desk, but it's not the right choice for parties or taking your tunes outdoors.

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Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi review: Recent upgrades pile on the control options

Added support for Nest and IFTTT brings Leviton’s Wi-Fi-based smart products closer to a buy rating.

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The most common social engineering attacks



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Amazon Echo Look review: This Alexa manifestation is great for taking selfies, but you can’t trust its fashion sense

The Echo Look transform Amazon's Alexa into a fashion adviser, but she's not very effective in that role.

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Lenovo Smart Display review: The best home for Google Assistant so far

Lenovo brings Google Assistant to life with the Smart Display, an elegant speaker with a 10-inch screen and a personality all its own.

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The UK's top car tech startups



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The UK's top fitness startups



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How cord-cutters can deal with data caps

If you've cut the cord and are facing broadband data caps, here are some ways to fight back.

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Como Audio Amico review: This wireless music-streaming speaker can go where you go

Fashionable design and high-quality sound get this streaming speaker in the door; its ability to tune in everything from FM radio to Spotify and internet radio will convince you to take it with you.

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Best web hosting services for startups



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Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners

Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.

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How to fund your startup? We compare different options

How should you fund your startup - angel investors, crowdfunding or ICOs? Here, we consider these and the other alternatives

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How governments around the world plan to win the AI arms race



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Best tutorials for Java



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Roidmi F8 Storm review: This cordless smart vacuum makes cleaning a joy

It's not a robot, but this lightweight and powerful device transforms a once cumbersome chore.

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MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update promises to fix 2018 MacBook Pro throttling issues

Fix address a software bug in the MacBookPro firmware that affected processor speed.

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Best free project management software programs



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Facebook's Chief Diversity Officer on boosting representation

The company's fifth diversity report was a mixed bag, but there are a number of equality initiatives underway

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Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest

Is SlingTV better than Hulu, or should cord cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.

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Best antivirus for Mac: Protect yourself from malicious software

We name the top free and paid Mac antivirus products to root out malicious software and prevent infections.

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Here are 571 women in the UK who could speak at your tech event

This is just a tiny sample of the thousands of women working in tech in the UK, including startup founders, vendor executives, CIOs, security experts, developers, technologists, lawyers and academics.

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TP-Link adds an outdoor security camera to its Kasa Cam smart home lineup

The company also has a new Wi-Fi smart plug.

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Yamaha YAS-108 review: One of the best entry-level soundbars you can buy

Strong sound, clear dialogue, DTS Virtual:X, and the ability to connect two Bluetooth devices at once make this small speaker a winner.

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Netgear is planning an Arlo doorbell

Netgear is expanding its Arlo home security range with a doorbell—a move that positions Arlo more aggressively against competitors such as Nest and Ring.

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Samsung Wireless Charger Duo isn't even official yet, but it'll probably ship before AirPower

Samsung's new Wireless Duo Charger has leaked and it reminds us: Where the heck is AirPower?

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UK urban tech startups



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Lighthouse review: a smarter security camera

This AI-driven home security camera can tell you who is in your home—just ask it.

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How AI judges can surpass their human counterparts

Courts around the world are experimenting with algorithmic justice, using software to assess risk and guide judging decisions. Critics worry that the systems lack transparency and can amplify human biases, but supports argue that algorithms can be fairer and more efficient. Professor Elliot Ash has been researching the subject and has come up with a plan on how the systems should develop.

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DCC wants to use blockchain to prevent the next financial crash

This decentralised credit ecosystem could deal a blow to China's rampant shadow banking industry

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

What could virtual reality be used for?



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How former Plexal CEO plans to tackle female founders investment bias

The former CEO Claire Cockerton is working on ventures to support female founders in tech

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Six female tech founders discuss their biggest challenges



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Best online courses for machine learning



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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Best website builders 2018



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A warning from the past: IBM, the Holocaust, ICE and Silicon Valley

In this interview with Techworld, journalist and author of 'IBM and the Holocaust', Edwin Black, talks about IBM's collaborationist past, the worrying parallels with Silicon Valley today, and the dangers of the new technological frontiers of artificial intelligence and automation.

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What startups need to know about intellectual property

Here are the legal ins and outs of founding a startup. From IP to funding, this expert advice will be sure to help.

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Roku will ship its first wireless speaker in October and surprise! It’s not a soundbar

Designed specifically for Roku TVs, the Bluetooth speakers will be bundled with Roku's voice remote and an all-new tabletop voice remote.

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Brinno SHC1000 Peephole Camera review: Combat porch pirates with this concealed camera

With integrated knock and motion sensors, this upgraded peephole camera will detect wrongdoers darkening your door.

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Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Home Mini

Amazon and Google are both trying to get a foot through your door with their smart speakers. Here's what you need to consider before buying one.

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Sengled Element Color Plus Kit review: These ZigBee smart bulbs don’t raise the bar, but they’re perfectly acceptable

These bulbs work with the included hub, or with third-party gear.

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Freelancing platforms offer a peak into the future of the gig economy

These sites magnify the forces of globalisation shaping the workforce of tomorrow

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TCL 55R617 4K UHD Roku TV review: Great color and HDR for a very modest price

The 6-series' color and HDR are astounding for this price range, but weak motion handling and problematic backlighting remind you this isn't a high-end TV.

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The new MacBook Pros only make me long for an Apple custom processor even more

Apple's new MacBook Pros bring impressive speed boosts over the prior models, but there won't be any real innovation until Apple takes over the processor from Intel.

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