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Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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instagram
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social media
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retailers
Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.
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Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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security vulnerabilities
Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.
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BlackBerry + LG accelerate partnership for autonomous vehicles
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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cartech
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software development
BlackBerry is partnering with LG Electronics to advance its work in connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
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Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled races on all major platforms
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, a remake by Activision and Beenox, hits all major platforms with revamped graphics, new content, and intense difficulty.
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A detailed look at the global wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.
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Weight up! Corsair's Elite gaming mouse lets you decide how to play
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The mouse makes you appreciate how something moves and glides so much more when you actually take the time to customise things.
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Game review: My Friend Pedro (PC)
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
If Deadpool was a 2.5D shooter, it would be My Friend Pedro, with the banana Pedro being a surrogate for the Marvel madman’s internal monologue.
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WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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drones
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.
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Game Review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr (PC)
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Elsweyr is this year’s major helping of new content, significantly more that than found in the steady stream of DLC that the players enjoy throughout the year.
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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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power / energy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.
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Hands-on review: Play your way with Corsair’s Nightsword RGB gaming mouse
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Nightsword is easily the gaming mouse of choice for a truly discerning player who knows their play style well and what they need to perform their best.
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New app launches to protect our oceans
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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apps
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sustainability
OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.
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Game Review: Total War: Three Kingdoms (PC)
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Total War: Three Kingdoms transports the strategy series to ancient China, marrying tight narrative with stunning visuals in a highly polished format.
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How big data is enhancing the worlds food chain
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Big data is revolutionising global food production, with Computomics using advanced genomics to enhance crop breeding, cutting the 13-year development time.
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Hands-on review: Makeblock Motionblock
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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gaming
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robots
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reviews
Makeblock's new Motionblock robot kit offers an engaging, hands-on introduction to STEAM for kids and adults, despite a few minor drawbacks.
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LG releases raft of new smart appliances
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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smart home
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smart appliances
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home robots
LG launches a range of space-saving, voice-activated smart appliances, from fridges and washing machines to an auto-steamer and a robotic vacuum/mop.
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Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.
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Adobe AI detects Photoshopped faces as war against fakes continues
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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martech
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ai
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adobe
Adobe, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, unveils AI tech that identifies Photoshopped faces with 99% accuracy, intensifying the battle against digital fakery.
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Job ads are down and salaries are up - SEEK
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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healthtech
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jobs
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seek
Australia's job advertisements fell by 6.5% in May, according to SEEK, but average salaries rose by 3.4%, with Tasmania and WA leading wage growth.
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So you want to build a viral app: Tips from an industry guru
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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apm
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low-code
Industry expert Anushka Bandara shares key tips on building a viral app, focusing on user-friendliness, shareability, and value addition to ensure success.