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Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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photo sharing
Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.
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Game review: Revisiting Final Fantasy VIII
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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gaming
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This remaster mainly improves the blocky PSOne style graphics, and it adds cheats to make the game easier for new players.
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Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
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Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings the beloved purple dragon to the Nintendo Switch, with fantastic visuals and engaging gameplay.
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IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
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Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.
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Game review: Gears 5 features a lot of fun action
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Gears 5, developed by The Coalition, revitalises the series with stunning 4K graphics, expansive semi-open world levels, and a thrilling campaign, scoring 9/10.
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Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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gps
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avast
Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (6th Gen)
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
After three months with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), it's clear why this sleek and sturdy laptop remains the go-to for business professionals.
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Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.
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Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Whether you’re into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that’s spoilt for choice.
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Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple seems to be tweaking bits and pieces without coming up with anything radically different – except that it was built to fit with Apple’s iPadOS system.
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Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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dei
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software development
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women in technology
Whitecliffe's flexible training hours empower women like Brooklyn Smith to pursue IT careers without sacrificing family commitments, challenging industry norms.
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TECNO releases CAMON 12 smartphone range
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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photography
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creative technologies
Mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched a new range of CAMON smartphones: The CAMON 12, CAMON 12 Pro and CAMON 12 Air.
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Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.
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Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Inland Revenue and ACC will cease accepting cheques from March 2020, urging moves to internet banking and other digital payment methods.
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Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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wearables
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data privacy
A rising 41% of Australians worry smart devices listen in on them, while 28% report unwanted virtual assistant interactions, demanding better privacy laws.
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Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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alibaba
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digital music
Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.
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New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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iot
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smart home
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wireless networks
Cognian’s Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.
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Hands-on review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.