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Samsung unveils new Galaxy S20 smartphone lineup
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
In New Zealand, only the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra will be 5G compatible, which leaves the Samsun S20 limited to 4G.
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Growth of digital payments set to cost Australian banks US$3 billion
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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fintech
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accenture
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bank security
Digital payments growth and non-bank competition could displace US$3 billion of Australian banks' revenue, says Accenture, as payment methods evolve.
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Atos' IoT vision drives Singapore's future
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot
Atos has delivered IoT-related urban planning solutions, including a 3D holographic view of the entire Singapore city quarters.
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2K & Bethesda get their game on to raise funds for bushfire relief
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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bethesda
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2k games
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borderlands
2K and Bethesda are hosting a live stream charity event to raise funds for Australian bush fire victims. Gamers from each company will play each other's games.
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Epson large format printers win design award
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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printing
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epson
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large format printers
The iF Design Award is recognised around the world and celebrates innovative industrial product design excellence.
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Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
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Game review: Zombie Army 4 - Dead War
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Zombie Army 4: Dead War is different to most zombie games because it’s mostly about the action more than the survival elements.
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Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.
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Qualitest snags Magic Quadrant honour after investing in AI
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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ai
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Qualitest earns Visionary status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for the sixth year, driven by strategic AI investments and a focus on quality engineering.
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Monash University brings power to the people through video project
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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digital entertainment
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video
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community
Monash University and IFRC empower remote communities with Indaba, a video storytelling tool, to amplify local voices and raise awareness globally.
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Humans to be working alongside robots in retail within 5 years - Gartner
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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robots
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rpa
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ai
Retailers will embed robots into their workforce by 2025, with AI and automation transforming warehouse operations, says Gartner.
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Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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uc
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cx
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martech
Boomi has revealed the winners of its annual customer awards, celebrating transformative projects on the Boomi Platform.
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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game developers
Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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Culture, coding, and phở – Why budding developers are heading to Vietnam
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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edutech
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software development
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coding
CoderSchool’s immersive three-month bootcamps equip participants with skills for employability in a rapidly developing city with low living costs.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Crusher ANC Bluetooth headset
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC, priced at AUD $599.95/NZD $599.95, elevates audio experiences with active noise cancelling and adjustable haptic feedback.
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Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
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Game review: Patapon 2 Remastered
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony has re-released the hit game, Patapon 2, on PS4 in the form of Patapon 2 Remastered, a unique and enjoyable rhythm and god game.
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Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
GlobalData outlines the ways that China’s corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.
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Game review: The Talos Principle - Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Talos Principle enchants on Switch, blending puzzles with philosophical overtones for an immersive challenge.
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Huge growth in malware connected to popular musicians - Kaspersky
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware.