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AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing

Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that's transforming today's approach to digitizing policing....

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers
Data Analytics

Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers

The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist
Digital Entertainment

Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist

Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Film review: Blade Runner 2049
Gaming

Film review: Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049 mesmerises with Zimmer's score and a deep, psychological narrative that may perplex newbies but thrills enthusiasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Microsoft's green AI is on track to save the planet
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft's green AI is on track to save the planet

Microsoft's AI infrastructure can transform how the world responds to the ever-increasing scale and speed of changes in the natural world...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series: the first three tracks
Gaming

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series: the first three tracks

Telltale Games continues to mine famous third-party franchises to bring us their take on Marvel's cosmic heroes, The Guardians of the Galaxy.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Don't know where to eat? Blockchain for foodies aims to help
Blockchain

Don't know where to eat? Blockchain for foodies aims to help

Munchee, a popular food review mobile app, has announced a new platform that looks to disrupt sites like Yelp and Google Places...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta
Gaming

Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta

EA is currently hosting an online multiplayer beta for Star Wars Battlefront 2. This sequel promises to offer a lot more content than the first game.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy
Artificial Intelligence

This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy

The device was created with a noble goal in mind, but the fact that it knows when to take pictures without telling the user is scary...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Everything you need to know about Google's latest smart speakers
Smart Home

Everything you need to know about Google's latest smart speakers

Google enhances your home audio with new smart speakers, the Home Mini and Max, brimming with AI smarts and recognising up to six voices.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m
Apple

Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m

New research has revealed the depths AU millenials would go to in order to afford the iPhone X - including giving up avocado on toast for two years!.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2017
Return to Karnaca in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Gaming

Return to Karnaca in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Karnaca beckons anew in 'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider', as players unravel its macabre mysteries with fresh, stealthy gameplay.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Pixelbook vs MacBook: Google's new laptop could be perfect for creators
Google

Pixelbook vs MacBook: Google's new laptop could be perfect for creators

Google's Pixelbook enters the fray, promising a versatile experience for modern creators, challenging Apple's MacBook domain.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Malware

ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals

Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Hands-on Review: Forza Motorsport 7 zooms out on Xbox One
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Forza Motorsport 7 zooms out on Xbox One

Forza Motorsport 7 has been released for Windows 10 PC and Xbox One and it's one of the best looking games you will ever play.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Generation born after 2010 to be 'AI native' - best to be prepared
IT Automation

Generation born after 2010 to be 'AI native' - best to be prepared

Generation AI consumers and workers will be are creative, empowered and radical thinkers. Anyone who ignores the vanguard of Gen AI will fall behind.

By Pete Basiliere • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers' arsenals
Email Security

Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers' arsenals

Symantec has revealed malicious emails are on the rise, racking up over US$5 billion and costing businesses more than $115,000 a year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Gaming

Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come

Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017