Latest news - Page 161
Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences.
Hands-on review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
ASUS's ROG STRIX XG35V offers gamers a stunning ultra-wide display with a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync.
Sennheiser to pick 20 lucky applicants for augmented audio developers program
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
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digital music
The program is aimed at sound designers and game developers who are eager to create augmented audio apps and creatively explore audio interactivity.
Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.
Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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features
Some of the data categories listeners are invited to make suggestions for include: explicitness, genre, aliases, languages, mood and tags.
Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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malware
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robots
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ransomware
Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.
Anti-tracking browser extension Ghostery goes open source
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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open source
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Ghostery, a free web browsing software, has announced that its code is now publicly available on GitHub as the company goes open source.
This camera’s easy installation is revolutionising security
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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crowdfunding
LightCam’s smart bulb design makes security camera installation as simple as screwing in a light bulb, revolutionising home surveillance with minimal hassle.
Musk says AI 'more dangerous than nukes' - expert stays optimistic
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Elon Musk spoke at SXSW and used examples of AI's rapid advancements to show why it ‘scares the hell’ out of him - Kolochenko remains optimistic.
Hands-on review: Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Linksys' WRT32X Gaming Router boasts superior performance for discerning gamers. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Sony launches VR audio technology
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers.
Hands-on review: Acer Switch 5
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.
Six simple tips to staying safe online
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Companies often think they’re too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.
Crash Bandicoot, Super Smash Bros. and more games getting released to the Nintendo Switch
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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gaming
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nintendo
Nintendo Direct was held earlier today and Nintendo made lots of exciting announcements for the Switch console.
45% of smartphones will use full-screen designs in 2018 - Research
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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martech
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research
Expect more notches, under-display fingerprint readers and camera integration to apps as bezels begin to fade away.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 officially announced with new October release date
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Activision has now announced the official release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and it's coming earlier than expected.
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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iwi
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ar
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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iot
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.
Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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uc
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dei
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telco
Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.