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Cyber criminals targeting the gaming industry at an alarming rate
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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The gaming industry is becoming a prime target for cyber criminals, with 12 billion credential attacks in 17 months, says Akamai's new report.
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Dropbox fuels collaborative workspaces with latest updates
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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dropbox
Dropbox announces its biggest user-facing update, transforming into a central collaboration hub with enhanced team, tool, and content integration features.
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Facebook: 'We'll pay you if we can track your apps'
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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facebook
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market research
Facebook introduces 'Facebook Study,' compensating users in the US and India for sharing app usage data, promising transparency and data security.
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Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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volvo
Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.
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Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The man behind the popular breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is stepping down from his esteemed post as sole manager of the site.
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Games in review: The amazing versatility of Nintendo characters
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's genre-hopping games are a hit with players, as highlighted by the success of Mario Tennis Aces and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on the Switch.
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Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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crm
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Rising customer complaints against online retailers reflect the perils of overly ambitious delivery services, says Tryzens.
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Hands-on review: Edifier S880DB Active Speakers are little with big sound
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Edifier's S880DB active speakers deliver big sound in a tiny package, with superb bass and treble tones. Just beware, Windows users need a special driver.
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Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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microsoft
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Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
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Xbox has plenty to offer gaming fans, but Project Scarlett is still mysterious
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft teases Project Scarlett at E3, promising unprecedented power and performance for the new Xbox, but keeps further details under wraps.
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Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion is gonna create havoc in London
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion brings chaos to a near-future London, where players can recruit anyone to fight an authoritarian regime. Launching 6th March 2020.
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LG gears up for 8K OLED TV launch
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG has launched its 88-inch 8K OLED TV in South Korea, featuring 33 million self-emitting pixels and advanced sound and video processing technologies.
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IRD shuts down fraudulent direct debit scam
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
Inland Revenue halts scam involving fraudulent transactions on bank accounts; working with police and banks to investigate further.
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The journey to Networking 3.0
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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network infrastructure
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naas
From connection-led beginnings to data-driven innovations, Networking 3.0 marks a shift to application-led, AI-powered, self-driving networks.
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MyRepublic in hot water over levy requirements
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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commerce commission
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myrepublic
The Commerce Commission has formally warned MyRepublic for not meeting TDL obligations, crucial for vital telecom services, impacting levy distributions.
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PC game review: Observation
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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gaming
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Scottish developer No Code’s “Observation” immerses players in a sci-fi thriller, casting them as an AI on a stranded space station with chilling discoveries.
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watchOS 6 preview brings Watch-only apps, new faces, and features
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.
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Hands-on review: TUF Gaming H7 Wireless headset
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The TUF Gaming H7 Wireless headset offers unmatched comfort, superb sound quality, and straightforward setup, making it a must-have for PC and PS4 gamers.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.
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Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.