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Revamped Hotmail plays catch up with Gmail
Microsoft has updated its webmail service Hotmail, adding a few features that have long been available in Google's Gmail. PC Pro
Government to name new digital minister soon
The new coalition government could name a new minister in charge of broadband as early as this week, with MP Ed Vaizey mooted as a top pick. BBC
Researchers step closer to stopping laptop battery fires
Cambridge researchers have found a way to see inside lithium batteries as they work, which should help find a way to prevent laptop fires. IT PRO
Spotify unveils new price plan, caps new users
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Streaming music service Spotify has tweaked its price plans and placed a 20 hour a month cap on uninvited new users. Telegraph
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Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future.
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Asus ZenScreen Fold OLED MQ17QH review
Reviews A stunning foldable 17.3in OLED display – but it's too expensive to be anything more than a thrilling tech demo
By Sasha Muller
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How the UK MoJ achieved secure networks for prisons and offices with Palo Alto Networks
Case study Adopting zero trust is a necessity when your own users are trying to launch cyber attacks
By Rory Bathgate
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In an age of RTO hardliners, Spotify’s stance on remote work is a breath of fresh air
Opinion Remote work didn’t impact efficiency or productivity at the streaming giant – but what about all that vital team ‘synergy’ we’re meant to crave?
By Ross Kelly
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Spotify to layoff 2% of its workforce amid ‘strategic realignment’ drive
News The cuts follow a previous round of layoffs at Spotify in January this year
By Ross Kelly
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Spotify to expand into audiobooks with Findaway acquisition
News Company aims to build on recent success by capitalising on a rapidly growing market
By Connor Jones
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Spotify 'might ditch an IPO in favour of direct listing'
News Report - move would see the company bypass institutional investors
By Adam Shepherd
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IT skills gap, Hotmail problems, and software woes: IT Pro's web comments round-up
News Find out what IT Pro readers have to say on some of the tech industry's biggest issues.
By Caroline Donnelly