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Gartner: Apple continues to lose as smartphone market drops
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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personal computing devices
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Huawei, Samsung, and OPPO increased market share in the third quarter of 2019, while Apple and Xiaomi share declined.
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NordVPN launches password manager
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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vpns
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encryption
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NordVPN has unveiled NordPass, a new password manager designed for simplicity and robust security, starting from USD $2.49 per month.
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OPPO unveils new innovations to ColorOS
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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smartphones
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operating systems
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oppo
OPPO debuts ColorOS 7 in India, highlighting Infinite Design and localized features, promising enhanced user experience across over 20 phone models worldwide.
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Australian workers feel voiceless, research finds
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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facebook
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workplace
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communication
Over half of Australian workers feel voiceless at their jobs despite managers claiming they give all employees a voice, says a report from Workplace.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Push wireless earbuds
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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gaming
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Skullcandy's new Push wireless earbuds deliver good sound quality and versatile features, but their size and fit may not suit everyone.
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Nearly half of Aussies can’t identify fake NAB website - survey
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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phishing
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email security
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Phishing continues to be one of the leading attack methods because it allows cybercriminals to target people at scale using social engineering.
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Hands-on review: The Nokia 7.2 smartphone
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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Nokia's latest Android 9 phone offers top-of-the-line software updates and security, along with impressive camera capabilities.
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Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cyberbullying
A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.
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Hands-on review: Ring Door View Cam
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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gaming
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Their products can also be integrated into your Smart Home Hub such as Alexa. For a very reasonable price you can have added security for your home.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Considering the price, there are certainly cheaper options on the market but the performance in the Surface Pro 7 is much better than that of the Surface Pro 6.
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Game review: Planet Zoo (PC)
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Frontier Developments continue to prove themselves to be the masters of the real-time park management genre with Planet Zoo.
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ANZ Bank warns businesses and customers of phishing scam
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
ANZ Bank warns of a new phishing scam using the bank's trademarks; malicious emails claiming to be from ANZ are infiltrating inboxes.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 is a sleek, robust notebook that impresses with its style and build quality, but its price may deter some potential buyers.
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Game review: The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (Switch)
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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gaming
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The Alliance Alive HD Remastered for Switch breathes new life into a hidden 3DS gem, offering rich storytelling, strategic gameplay, and unique art design.
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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
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Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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dei
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
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Hands-on review: HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical keyboard & Pulsefire Dart wireless mouse
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
HyperX's RGB Alloy Origins keyboards and Pulsefire Dart mice claim to be exactly what gamers need. TechDay’s Darren Price puts them both through their paces.
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Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.
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eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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paas
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iaas
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ebay
eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.
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'Stalkerware': The new name for spying tools & online harrassment
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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cyber-stalking
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online harrassment
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A coalition of cybersecurity firms, including Norton and Kaspersky, is tackling the rise of stalkerware—dangerous software used for spying and harassment.