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Sony PS4 console is on top with 50 million unit sales worldwide
Gaming

Sony PS4 console is on top with 50 million unit sales worldwide

Sony has announced today that over 50 million units of the PS4 console have been sold worldwide since its launch three years ago.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Adobe's role in the fascinating evolution of fonts
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's role in the fascinating evolution of fonts

Adobe is shaping the future of typography, transitioning from selling CD font libraries to offering a 'Netflix for fonts' with its TypeKit service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017
Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
EduTech

2017: Trends and predictions for education technology

Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Fugoo Sport XL portable Bluetooth speaker
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fugoo Sport XL portable Bluetooth speaker

Built to be carried along on beach parties, boat outings or whatever you have planned, this speaker has weight to it. But does the sound stack up?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Huawei announces graphene battery breakthrough
Huawei

Huawei announces graphene battery breakthrough

At the 57th Battery Symposium in Japan, telco giant Huawei unveiled a long-lifespan graphene-assisted Li-ion battery.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience
Gaming

Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience

After rotating main characters in previous entries, the first game's Frank West is back in Dead Rising 4 and he is haunted by zombies again!.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Microsoft

No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Review: The Last Guardian is a beautiful journey of a boy and his beast
Gaming

Review: The Last Guardian is a beautiful journey of a boy and his beast

The Last Guardian was announced back in 2009 and nobody thought it was ever going to be released. It's here on PS4, but was the long wait worth it?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Malware

Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017

Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Malware

Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy trailer and Uncharted spin-off revealed
Gaming

Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy trailer and Uncharted spin-off revealed

The first trailer was released for the Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy and an Uncharted spin-off has now been revealed.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Sun, 4th Dec 2016
The Last of Us 2 announced by Naughty Dog at PlayStation Experience 2016
Gaming

The Last of Us 2 announced by Naughty Dog at PlayStation Experience 2016

The Last of Us is finally getting a sequel and it will still be developed by Naughty Dog. Our favourite characters will be back.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Sun, 4th Dec 2016
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Gaming

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing
Microsoft

Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing

Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Leveraging power BI on a university campus
Application Performance Monitoring

Leveraging power BI on a university campus

The benefits of academic dashboards are frequently presented, yet the high cost of many solutions leave small institutions struggling.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
EduTech

Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success

The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture
Artificial Intelligence

Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture

Artificial Intelligence that looks, thinks and reacts like humans is being developed right on Auckland's doorstep & may become a commercial venture.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Cybersecurity

Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks

Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016