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Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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government
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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gaming
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wearables
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra dazzles with top-tier features and a hefty NZD $1,199 price tag, but is it worth the investment for non-fitness enthusiasts?.
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**TCS brings innovative heart health project to Australian runners**
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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it training
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ai
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healthtech
TCS is expanding its Future Athlete Project to Australia, using Digital Twin Heart tech to aid First Nations runners and tackle heart health disparities.
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Adobe launches AI assistant for students
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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edutech
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martech
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data privacy
Adobe’s new Acrobat AI Assistant subscription for college students simplifies study routines by summarising documents and offering intelligent citations.
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What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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olympic games
Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.
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Queensland startups receive funds from QVCDF via Mandalay
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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agritech
Mandalay Venture Partners deploys QIC funded investments into Queensland startups Nbryo and Naturo, driving innovation in livestock genetics and milk processing.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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iag
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austcyber
Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
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Life360 launches new & improved Tile Bluetooth trackers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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bluetooth
Life360 has launched a new range of Tile Bluetooth trackers with advanced features to enhance family safety and item tracking, starting at GBP £24.99.
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DPA Microphones launches new 2061 miniature lavalier model
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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eco-friendly
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broadcasting
DPA Microphones launches the 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, designed for high-quality audio capture across broadcast studios, theatres, and event venues.
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Game review: NBA 2K25 (PS5)
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NBA 2K25 enhances gameplay with new animations and shooting mechanics but lacks innovative career modes. Despite minor upgrades, it feels familiar. Verdict: 7.0/10.
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Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
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Adobe unveils major updates to Premiere Pro focusing on colour & speed
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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martech
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sony
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software
Adobe has unveiled major updates for its Premiere Pro (beta) software, introducing new colour management, improved performance, and a refreshed design.
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Ultimate ears launches MINIROLL, a compact adventure speaker
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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bluetooth
Ultimate Ears unveils MINIROLL, a portable Bluetooth speaker with a hookable strap for active users and pre-order availablility.
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Samsung introduces Galaxy Ring to Australia for wellness tracking
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wellness-focused wearable, will debut in Australia mid-October, marking its first release in South-East Asia and Oceania.
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Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
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Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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hcm
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low-code
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software development
Ability8, leveraging OutSystems' low-code platform, provides disabled Australians with an efficient toolset to manage care journeys and improve quality of life.
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Hands-on review: Crucial T705 1TB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe M.2 SSD
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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martech
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reviews
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personal computing devices
Micron’s Crucial T705 SSD promises blisteringly fast PCIe Gen 5 NVMe speeds of up to 13600 MB/s. Techday’s Darren Price puts this claim to the test.
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Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's September report reveals stabilised crypto markets after August's 13.1% decline, with Bitcoin support around USD $60,000. TRX surged 19.5%.
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Apple launches new AirPods with advanced health features
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Apple has unveiled new AirPods, including the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and the innovative AirPods Pro 2, featuring advanced hearing health tools.