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Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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climate change
Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
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The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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apps
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digital music
Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.
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Intel launches first 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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edr
The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for entertainment.
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Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
This will mean some respite after the Australian market’s massive 2019 decline and help NZ’s see some stability.
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rFactor 2 entries to open for $1m World's Fastest Gamer prize
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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esports
Keen esports racers who use the rFactor sim racing platform might just be able to race their way to the grand prize.
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Hands-on review: The LIFX Tile's amazing colour combinations
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I can creep quietly into bed after a late night on my computer, without disturbing my significant other. No more bashed big toes for me!.
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Spark recalls power back-up kit for wireless landline phones
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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spark
Although Spark says it is not aware of any fire incidents or harm caused as a result of the defects, the company is recalling all devices immediately.
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Cybercrime complacency costs Kiwis – Norton
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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av
From the Starwood hotels data breach to online services like Flipboard, what steps have you taken to secure your information online?.
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DJI takes drone racing up close and personal
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
DJI revolutionises drone racing with its Digital FPV System, promising keen racers low latency, clear HD video, and immersive first-person views.
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Life changing or frustrating? New research looks into digital lifestyles
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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consumers
A new report reveals that while digital lifestyles boost everyday life, they bring performance frustrations and security concerns to the forefront.
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OPPO's 'waterfall screen' keeps curved smartphone display trend alive
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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oppo
OPPO's new 'waterfall screen' concept furthers the trend of curved smartphone displays, hinting at an almost borderless future for mobile design.
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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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charity
Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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GoPro mobile app update includes Quik video editing features
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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photography
GoPro's latest app update merges Quik video editing into its platform, offering enhanced storytelling tools, modern UI, and limitless creative options.
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Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
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Philips Hue Play adds ambient lighting to movies, music, and games
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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led lights
Lighting firm Signify is expanding the popular Philips Hue smart lighting range to include new mood lighting for entertainment areas in the home.
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Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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iam
Digital ID wallet is designed to only share with third parties information that the citizen is willing to share.
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Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
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Cloud brings billions of dollars to Australia, says AWS
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New research quantifies the productivity gains, job growth, and increased global business opportunities driven by cloud computing.
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Epson launches first portable laser projector
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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printing
Epson unveils its first portable laser projector, the EF-100W/B, offering vivid images, flexible projection angles, and easy setup for GBP £1,699.
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Sephora hit by data breach; Asia & ANZ user passwords cancelled
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Beauty retailer Sephora urges customers across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand to change their passwords after a data breach exposed personal information.