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Tesla's new software update is full of fun (and useful) new features
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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software updates
Tesla's Software Version 10.0 brings new driving aids, safety features, and quirky perks including Cuphead entertainment, Joe Mode, and Spotify integration.
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Social games company Zynga reveals data breach
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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breach prevention
Zynga has disclosed a data breach that may have compromised millions of account login details for its popular Words With Friends and Draw Something games.
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HKBN launches Marvel & Toy Story themed home gateways
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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router
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disney studios
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marvel
HKBN introduces vibrant Marvel and Toy Story home gateway routers, available with subscription plans starting at HKD $190/month.
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Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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road safety
Australian drivers less enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than French and Swedish drivers, according to study by Queensland University of Technology.
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LG releases insane 88in 8K OLED TV
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
It includes the LG Alpha 9 (α9) Gen 2 processor, Cinema HDR, and LG ThinQ AI with Google Assistant support built-in and Amazon Alexa on its way.
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Razer releases gaming mic that syncs emotes with streaming interactions
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
Streamers have the ability to add or create their own emotes, or they can choose from hundreds of preset emotes.
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Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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software development
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charity
Mercy Ships, known for medical aid in developing nations, now seeks IT volunteers to support their floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in West Africa.
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Game review: NBA 2K20 (PS4) makes you work for success
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2K continue to push the envelope to give us yet another slick, gorgeous-looking entry to their long-running basketball franchise.
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Amazon announces new Echo products, including Alexa features
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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biometrics
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amazon
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voice
Amazon has launched a new line-up of Echo devices, enabling users to access Alexa at home in different ways, as well as a range of Alexa features.
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MotoGP’s new mobile game will be powered by blockchain
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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gaming
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
MotoGP teams up with Animoca Brands to launch a blockchain-powered mobile game, offering fans interactive collectibles and an immersive Manager-style gameplay.
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LEGO's journey through digital innovation and beyond
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
As one of the 500 most valuable brands in the world, the company’s global success didn’t come without struggles.
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Social software & collaboration ripe for innovation, says Gartner
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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uc
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collaboration
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voip
Social software and collaboration tools market, valued at USD $2.7 billion, to reach USD $4.8 billion by 2023, driven by innovation, says Gartner.
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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.
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NVIDIA's fascinating role in artificial intelligence
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai models
NVIDIA's GPUs revolutionised AI by accelerating machine learning, first evident with AlexNet's win in 2012. Today, their technology powers key AI advancements.
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Esports market reaches new heights
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The esports market is booming, with Extreme Networks highlighting a surge in demand for robust Wi-Fi and network infrastructure in schools and major events.
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Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on the Switch
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Link’s Awakening on Nintendo’s Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.
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Call of Duty: Mobile opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Call of Duty will soon be available free to play on Android and iOS from October 1, taking the entire experience mobile.
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Air taxis won't be coming any time soon, says report
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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drones
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
E-air taxis are not expected to be widely adopted for another decade due to technological challenges, according to a report by L.E.K.
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Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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surveillance
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biometrics
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panasonic
More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.