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Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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web filtering
Malwarebytes urges its customers to update their software after a botched update last Saturday caused massive memory spikes & computer crashes.
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D-Link wins IoT Breakthrough award
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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iot
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industrial iot
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awards
D-Link’s Omna 180 Cam HD wins the prestigious Home Security Camera Product of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, outshining over 3,000 global entries.
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AO Tennis video game still needs to fix doubles and net play (plus other things)
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
The AO Tennis video game is similar to Star Wars: The Last Jedi in my opinion. My first impressions were really positive, but things went sour.
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The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smart home
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ai
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personal computing devices
HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
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G-ME launches blockchain-backed GPS device
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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blockchain
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gps
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3g
The device uses CROWN’s blockchain technology, supposedly making users’ location data immutable and impossible to counterfeit.
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Lightweave aims to create VR/AR for the masses
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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unity
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ar
Lightweave, an Australian experiential agency, revolutionises VR/AR with pop-up stalls in malls and sports events, aiming to make immersive tech for everyone.
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Hands-on review: Dragon Ball FighterZ is awesome like a Super Saiyan God
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a great new 2D fighting game in the same vein as Capcom's Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom series.
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Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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intel
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.
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Square Enix announces special 30th Anniversary Final Fantasy quiz for fans to participate in
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix has announced a special quiz fans can take that tests their overall knowledge of the 30 year history of the popular Final Fantasy series.
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Apple ships 29 million iPhone X units in Q4 2017
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple ships 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017, making it the world's top-selling smartphone model over the holidays.
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Microsoft announces that Xbox Game Pass will now include new release video games
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is getting a major upgrade later this year because it will now add all first party new releases.
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Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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robots
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it automation
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ai
Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.
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Samsung advocates for collaborative AI research
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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ai
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samsung
Samsung Research hosted its AI Summit on January 16-17, exploring ways to accelerate AI research and understand its commercial applications.
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Gameplay modes and areas that AO Tennis needs to improve on with future update patches
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Initially, I was very happy with the release of AO Tennis, but after listening to a lot of feedback, I realise the game is far from perfect now.
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Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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predictions
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facebook
Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.
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Ask SEEK to find you a job with Alexa
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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seek
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job advertising
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alexa
SEEK launches voice-activated job search in Australia via Amazon Alexa, offering career insights and updates, marking a tech milestone in employment services.
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Assassin’s Creed Origins DLC gets a release date
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Players can continue their journey through Ancient Egypt with a wide variety of new content, including several hours of storyline quests.
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Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
Braven unveils the Ready Pro and Ready Solo, two new Bluetooth speakers boasting lightweight durability and impressive sound quality for outdoor escapades.
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The world's smallest gaming PC packs a big punch
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
Portable handheld console GPD WIN 2 claims to be able to run AAA games smoothly, with ultimate compactness and long battery life.
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Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.