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Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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biometrics
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film
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victoria university
Victoria Uni students gain hands-on experience in film dubbing and subtitling with new VoiceQ software, heralding a revolution in language and media training.
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VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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motion computing
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Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
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Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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HTC releases first 5G hub for the next-gen of mobile
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Available by the end of June in Australia, it is a sign of things to come for the inevitable growth of 5G across the globe.
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Hands-on review: The HP Spectre X 360 convertible
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HP Spectre X360 impresses with its sleek design, robust performance, and versatile modes, making it a standout convertible laptop for work and play.
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Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.
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Android OS now FIDO2 certified, accelerating global migration
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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biometrics
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iam
Mobile apps and websites can now leverage FIDO standards to provide a simpler and secure biometric login for over a billion devices supporting Android 7.0+.
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Top tips to minimise security risks from your IoT devices
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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iot security
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smart home
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wireless networks
With 27 smart devices per household, IoT innovations bring convenience but also vulnerabilities. Here’s how to strengthen your home’s defences.
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Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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casb
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cybersecurity
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apps
If you ever believed your mobile device was less exposed to online threats, now’s the time to take another look.
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Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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mobility
Keeping in line with the torrent of product releases coming out of MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo has added a range of new devices to its ThinkPad family.
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Game review: Metro Exodus on Xbox One
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
4A Games' Metro Exodus on Xbox One expands the franchise's post-apocalyptic survival gameplay with stunning 4K visuals, an open world, and intense atmosphere.
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New research suggests ways to make phones smarter and last longer
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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ai
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university of melbourne
Melbourne researchers have developed AI to predict phone usage patterns, potentially extending battery life and enhancing user experience with smarter updates.
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Game review: Far Cry New Dawn takes you to the apocalypse
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Far Cry New Dawn thrusts players into a visually stunning post-apocalyptic world, but lacks innovation in its gameplay, making it feel like more of the same.
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VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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film
Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
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The smartphone arms race just got tighter
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
While Samsung’s new S10+ has some impressive new features, it’s playing catch up to other Android devices already offering a lot of the same technology.
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Nokia’s new phone has so many cameras, guys
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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nokia
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spark
The Nokia 9 PureView boasts a world first - a five-camera array system, capturing every shot with all five cameras and 10x the amount of light.
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Hands-on review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Epson’s ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer boasts miserly ink consumption and superb print quality, perfect for small businesses or home use.
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Get on the piste with When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
You want to be picking up all three stars for each level, but you can progress to the next as long as you’ve successfully got your skier over the line.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
While these two phones appear to be unlikely competitors, the fact that retail at the same price point pits them directly against one another.
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UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The foldable smartphone wars have begun, with Samsung, Huawei, and other tech giants unveiling devices that challenge traditional phone limits.