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ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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personal computing devices
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productivity
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ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
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Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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gaming
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Lego Horizon Adventures, now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offers a fun, kid-friendly take on the Horizon series with engaging gameplay.
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Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
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Bitdefender releases decryptor tool for ShrinkLocker
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched a decryptor for ShrinkLocker ransomware, assisting victims in recovering their files and enhancing cybersecurity measures.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA camera for 2025 release
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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fujifilm
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film production
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cameras
Fujifilm has announced the GFX ETERNA, its first filmmaking camera, slated for a 2025 release, featuring groundbreaking imaging technology.
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Australians overpay for internet speeds, says SpinTel study
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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uc
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telco
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data security
A recent SpinTel study reveals that 70% of Australians are hesitant to choose slower internet speeds, potentially forfeiting savings on their plans.
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Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
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Australians favour bigger TVs as tech advances & costs drop
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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tv
New research from Kogan reveals a surge in demand for larger TVs in Australia, with screen sizes expanding from 65 inches to 100 inches by 2024.
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espresso Displays launches new portable monitor & stand
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
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productivity
Sydney's Espresso Displays has unveiled the portable Espresso Display 15 and Stand+, enhancing ergonomics for travelling professionals.
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Enhancing efficiency at Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative with WAVE PTX
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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fleet management
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collaboration
Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative in Queensland enhances operational efficiency by implementing Motorola's Wave PTX technology for improved communication.
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Game review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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reviews
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The latest instalment of Life Is Strange, Double Exposure, offers players a gripping narrative as Max unravels a friend's shooting across two timelines.
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Hands-on review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The GuliKit KK3 Max game controller impresses with its premium design and versatile compatibility, proving a worthy alternative for discerning gamers.
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Hands-on review: PlayStation 5 Pro
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony's PS5 Pro is set to launch in New Zealand this holiday season, priced at NZD $1,379.95, offering enhanced graphics and a larger storage upgrade.
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Australia urged to recycle 13m unused phones for environment
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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eco-friendly
As National Recycling Week unfolds, MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones, highlighting a lack of awareness among young people.
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JBL launches PartyLight Beam & Stick for PartyBox range
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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jbl
JBL has launched its new PartyLight Beam and PartyLight Stick, designed to enhance the PartyBox speakers with immersive light shows that sync to music.
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instax prints 'memories' with AI & MRI in new campaign
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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dr
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ai
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cloud services
instax has launched the world’s first printed memories using AI and functional MRI technology, transforming lost digital images into tangible recollections.
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Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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it training
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mfa
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cloud security
Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
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Hands-on review: Beatbot AquaSense Pro Wi-Fi robot pool cleaner
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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robots
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reviews
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smart home
With perfect timing, Beatbot contacted Techday’s new pool owner, Darren Price, asking if he would like to test its new Aquasense Pro robot pool cleaner.
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Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.