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Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
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Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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passwords
The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.
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Could Vivo's pop-up phone camera be the future?
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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vivo
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photography
Vivo's V15Pro, debuting at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, features a groundbreaking Elevating Front Camera, three rear-cameras, and bezel-less display.
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Surprises and highlights from Samsung's Unpacked launch event
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
The event features devices that are Samsung's answer to skeptics who say everything that can be done has already been done.
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Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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smart home
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sharp
Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.
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DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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drones
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dji
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airport
If you’re heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe’s airports if you have any DJI equipment.
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HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.
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Okta: Reclaiming control over digital identity
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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iam
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facebook
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okta
What is a digital identity? Who is responsible for that information? And what rights do digital citizens have?.
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Popular Android apps track users and violate Google's policies
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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google
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advertising
Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.
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How blockchain could help stop video piracy in its tracks
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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piracy
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linius
An Australian firm, Linius, has piloted blockchain technology that could eradicate video piracy, ensuring complete control for content creators.
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Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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ai
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property market
A Kiwi entrepreneur has developed a flatmate-finding service called Mogeo, which is an algorithm that matches people to the perfect flatmates.
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Samsung previews the new Galaxy Tab S5e
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Samsung’s latest iteration of its popular Galaxy tablet, the Tab S5e, seems to showcase that it is actually possible to be larger and lighter.
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D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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smart home
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physical security
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wireless networks
The Omna Wire-Free Full HD cameras and accompanying Wi-Fi Hub offer a number of new features, including Alexa/Assistant support.
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Hands-on review: Audiofly AF100W MK2 wireless headphones
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With wireless Bluetooth supporting aptX and AAC, and an IPX-5 water resistance rating, the AF100W aims to be a fitness game-changer.
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LG's latest phone uses the display as an audio amplifier
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
If you’re struggling to get your head around the idea of a phone’s display as an amplifier, we can't blame you.
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Game review: Crackdown 3 launches on Xbox One and PC
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Crackdown 3: An average game that feels outdated and lacks visual appeal, leaving players underwhelmed. (Verdict: 5.5/10).
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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edr
Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users’ WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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cleantech
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voip
As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.
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Gartner: Smartphone biometrics coming to the workplace
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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biometrics
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iam
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risk & compliance
By 2022, 70% of firms using biometric authentication for workforce access will do so via smartphone apps, up from fewer than 5% in 2018, Gartner predicts.
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617 million stolen records up for sale on dark web
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
617 million records from sites like MyFitnessPal, Whitepages, and Fotolog are being sold on the dark web for BTC $20,000. Passwords are encrypted.