Ben Affleck unveils unimaginative title for his Batman movie - CNET

Big-screen superhero actor Ben Affleck reveals the name for his labor-of-love standalone Batman movie, and it definitely keeps things simple. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/ben-affleck-solo-batman-movie-title/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Trump: Cybersecurity should be a top priority - CNET

The Republican presidential candidate says his administration would strengthen the US's defenses against hacking attacks. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/trump-cybersecurity-should-be-a-top-priority/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Time to move on with social engineering training, says Jenny Radcliffe

Organisations need to move from awareness of the risk of social engineering to empowering employees to understand and recognise the threat to protect themselves and the company, says Jenny Radcliffe Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400277/Time-to-move-on-with-social-engineering-training-says-Jenny-Radcliffe

19 local councils sign up for Gov.uk Verify trials

GDS will lead pilots of using identity assurance system for local authority digital services Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400252/19-local-councils-sign-up-for-Govuk-Verify-trials

Government invests £220m in tech projects to help "future-proof" post-Brexit economy

Chancellor Philip Hammond highlights the role high-tech industries have to play in safe-guarding the post-Brexit economy Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400256/Government-invests-220m-in-tech-projects-to-future-proof-post-Brexit-economy

Amex Global Business Travel pools data lake to bolster ‘duty of care’

Amex Global Business Travel is investing in modern IT, including cloud analytics, to pivot its business towards serving the traveller in their whole journey Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400110/Amex-Global-Business-Travel-pools-data-lake-to-bolster-duty-of-care

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Pilgrim Beart, founder, DevicePilot

We speak to DevicePilot's founder, Pilgrim Beart, about sing the cloud to monitor and secure mobile devices Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Pilgrim-Beart-founder-DevicePilot

Security Think Tank: Phishing awareness a key element of a security positive culture

What are the most effective types of security controls and user training approaches for dealing with phishing? Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Phishing-awareness-a-key-element-of-a-security-positive-culture

Neutron’s role evolves in OpenStack networks

We examine the progress of Neutron, OpenStack’s cloud networking module Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Neutrons-role-evolves-in-OpenStack-networks

TalkTalk overhauls broadband packages to challenge rivals

Internet service provider TalkTalk throws down the gauntlet to its rivals by making a number of changes to its packages that it claims will put customers' interests first Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400228/TalkTalk-overhauls-broadband-packages-to-challenge-rivals

Dutch government uses Microsoft Dynamics to improve recruitment

Government recruitment and career management of senior civil servants in the Netherlands has been improved through a Microsoft Dynamics implementation Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400231/Dutch-government-uses-Microsoft-Dynamics-to-improve-recruitment

Digital apprentice turns social media into power security tool

Social security is not only a source of info for attackers, but a powerful way to raise awareness of security, as a young cyber security worker is demonstrating Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400233/Digital-apprentice-turns-social-media-into-power-security-tool

Government provides free digital skills training to unskilled adults

The UK government announces plans to offer free skills training to adults in the UK who are lacking relevant digital skills qualifications Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400236/Government-provides-free-digital-skills-training-to-unskilled-adults

Oakley wants $450 for smart sunglasses that coach into your ear - CNET

A real-time, voice-activated coaching system is the key feature of this expensive pair of shades. Don't lose them. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/oakley-wants-450-for-smart-sunglasses-that-yell-into-your-ear/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Roku 4 owners earn discount on new 4K Roku Ultra - CNET

The popular streaming device maker offers $50 off the new flagship box, normally $130. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/roku-4-owners-earn-discount-on-new-4k-roku-ultra/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Bana Alabed, 7 years old, tweets horrors of Syria's airstrikes - CNET

Every night, she tweets about bombings in Syria keeping her awake, and every morning, the terrible aftermath. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/bana-alabed-7-year-old-syrian-girl-live-tweets-horrors-of-airstrikes-aleppo/#ftag=CAD590a51e

ProfitNow: BMW's car-sharing scheme is making money - Roadshow

This helps prove that future ideas for mobility can keep the lights on. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/profitnow-bmws-car-sharing-scheme-is-making-money/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Hulu drops price to $6 per month - CNET

The promotional offer is good only for new subscribers and increases to the standard $8 monthly price after a year. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/hulu-promotion-6-dollars-per-month/#ftag=CAD590a51e

California wants to give self-driving cars more leeway in public - Roadshow

The Golden State continues its push to remain at the forefront of autonomous-vehicle legislation with a slew of new rules and laws. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/california-wants-to-give-self-driving-cars-more-leeway-in-public/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Amazon Echo, other smart speakers to rake in $2B by 2020 - CNET

The market for speakers with virtual assistants will top $2 billion by 2020, a nearly 500 percent increase over 2015, says research firm Gartner. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-echo-alexa-google-assistant-apple-smart-speaker-2-billion-2020-gartner/#ftag=CAD590a51e

New 'Pirates of the Caribbean' teaser launches hunt for Jack Sparrow - CNET

What's a Johnny Depp movie trailer without Johnny Depp? Pretty moody and cool, actually. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/pirates-of-the-caribbean-trailer-teaser-disney-jack-sparrow/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Ben Affleck unveils unimaginative title for his solo Batman movie - CNET

Big-screen superhero actor Ben Affleck reveals the name for his labor-of-love standalone Batman movie, and it definitely keeps things simple. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/ben-affleck-solo-batman-movie-title/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Is Google's Pixel the 'one phone to rule them all'? (The 3:59, EP. 116) - CNET

We talk about Google's big event Tuesday as well as Facebook's new Marketplace and Messenger Lite. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/google-pixel-rumors-one-phone-to-rule-them-all-359-podcast-ep-116/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Volkswagen to compensate dealers to the tune of $1.2 billion - Roadshow

Each dealer should receive nearly $2 million over a period of time. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volkswagen-to-compensate-dealers-to-the-tune-of-1-2-billion/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Skylanders Imaginators will let you 3D print your characters - CNET

Fans of the popular game series can pay $50 to have a 3D printout made of their own custom-designed characters. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/skylanders-imaginators-3d-print-your-characters-activision/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Star Wars furniture lets your tyke sleep like a Jedi - CNET

Tuck your little one into the Millennium Falcon, an X-wing fighter or a landspeeder from Rooms To Go's line of furniture for kids. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-furniture-collection-kids/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Kim Kardashian flees Paris after robbery as clowns unnerve US - CNET

Social Cues: The world has had enough of creepy clown sightings, and the trending hashtag #IfISeeAClown aims to do something about it. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/kim-kardashian-clowns-nobel-prize-bruno-mars-hurricane-matthew-social-cues/#ftag=CAD590a51e

New Final Fantasy 15 trailer shows off 'death magic' and massive new enemy - CNET

Watch the newest trailer for Square Enix's long-awaited RPG, which shows off a new spell and enemy, the Bandersnatch. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/new-final-fantasy-15-trailer-shows-off-death-magic-and-massive-new-enemy/#ftag=CAD590a51e

The new Skylanders game will let you 3D print your own Skylander (if you're lucky) - CNET

We speak to Toys For Bob about letting players have physical products (like 3D prints, t-shirts, and cards) made featuring Skylanders they make in the upcoming Skylanders Imaginators. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-new-skylanders-game-will-let-you-3d-print-your-own-skylander-if-youre-lucky/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Resident Evil 7's VR prologue could be exclusive to PlayStation VR for a year - CNET

Facebook advert suggests Resident Evil 7's VR experience is a timed exclusive. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/resident-evil-7s-vr-prologue-could-be-exclusive-to-playstation-vr-for-a-year/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Why World of Tanks is wildly popular and no one seems to know why - CNET

How did World of Tanks become one of the top money-making games in the world? Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/why-world-of-tanks-is-wildly-popular-and-no-one-seems-to-know-why/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Chevrolet's Colorado ZH2 concept is a badass Army R&D machine - Roadshow

If only every Chevrolet Colorado looked this buff. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevrolets-colorado-zh2-concept-is-a-badass-army-r-d-machine/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Facebook to open new data center in Denmark - CNET

This will be the social media giant's third server facility in Europe. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-to-open-new-data-center-in-denmark/#ftag=CAD590a51e

John Oliver calls for increased use of police bodycams - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The HBO comedian looks at the notion that police officers are rarely convicted for alleged brutality or manslaughter. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/john-oliver-police-accountability-bodycams-hbo-last-week-tonight/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Rare sprite lightning ignites sky over Hurricane Matthew - CNET

Behold an elusive weather phenomenon caught on film as mysterious sprite lightning flashes above a Category 4 hurricane. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/hurricane-matthew-sprite-lightning/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Who needs Facebook friends when there's Kirobo? - CNET

Facebook continues its quest to become a community classifieds section with the mobile Marketplace. But nothing you'll find for sale will ever be as cool as Toyota's Kirobo Mini. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/who-needs-facebook-friends-when-theres-kirobo-cnet-update/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Why World of Tanks is wildly popular and no one seems to know why - CNET

How did World of Tanks become one of the top money-making games in the world? Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/why-world-of-tanks-is-wildly-popular-and-no-one-seems-to-know-why/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Tim Cook calls encryption 'inherently great' at Utah event - CNET

Apple CEO doubles down on his defense of the technology that scrambles up data and communications, keeping criminals -- and the government -- from seeing what's inside. Linq: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tim-cook-encryption-inherently-great-utah-tech-event/#ftag=CAD590a51e