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Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset

The HTC Vive Pro 2 targets professional users and gamers alike, offering improved visuals and a robust design.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
Hands-on Review: OPPO A54 5G and OPPO A94 5G
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO A54 5G and OPPO A94 5G

OPPO A94 5G vs OPPO A54 5G: Choosing between these mid-range beauties is a feat even King Solomon would struggle with. Let's dive into the specs for a clue.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Unified Communications

Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G

More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0
Malware

2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0

2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Wearables

Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech

The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Human error remains leading cause of cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Human error remains leading cause of cyber attacks

Human error remains a leading cause of cyber-attacks, with over a third involving internal actors and social engineering, says Nixu research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
AI to predict future of transport
Artificial Intelligence

AI to predict future of transport

A new project plans to use artificial intelligence to predict traffic congestion in a bid to optimise traffic in larger cities and improve road safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Google rolls out new smart canvas features in Workspace apps
Unified Communications

Google rolls out new smart canvas features in Workspace apps

Google Workspace is forging ahead with its vision to build the future of work, and it will do so by putting collaboration at the centre of every experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive
Digital Signage

The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive

HTC has announced new additions to its Vive VR family at VIVECON 2021, including the all-in-one Vive Focus 3 and the premium Vive Pro 2.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Mobile Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds

Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds offer convenience, decent audio quality, and a stylish charge case without breaking the bank.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 24th May 2021
Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Gaming

Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report

Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Skillsoft

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Game review: Days Gone (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Days Gone (PC)

Another former Sony PlayStation exclusive makes its way over to PC, this time it is the zombie action game, Days Gone.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Cybersecurity

UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed

Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust
Branding

Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust

Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Android stalkerware on the rise
Spying

Android stalkerware on the rise

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Distributed Denial of Service

Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials, the A60 and B22 lightbulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials, the A60 and B22 lightbulbs

Nanoleaf's new essentials line, including light bulbs and light strips, is making smart lighting accessible and aesthetically pleasing for everyday users.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021