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Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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malware
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gaming
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martech
Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft’s official store.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.
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Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
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Hands-on review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.
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Best looking phone survey reveals surprising market trends
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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motorola
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phone
The survey not only found the best looking devices, but revealed some interesting facts about the cellular phone market on a whole.
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Game review: Pokemon Shining Pearl
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's remake of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Switch stays faithful to the original, but leaves out new features.
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Hands-on review: Logitech 4k Pro Webcam
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With work from home (WFH) scenarios becoming more common place. We have a look at a high end webcam from Logitech.
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Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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martech
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data privacy
The metaverse is coming, but are we ready? Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, Chris Wylie, warns of the potential risks and consequences.
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Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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data privacy
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ai
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tinder
A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.
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Over a quarter of people have had data breached - survey
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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vpns
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data analytics
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martech
A new survey by Proton reveals common data breaches and people's concerns about their online data being exposed.
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Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.
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Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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spacetech
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reviews
Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.
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Google introduces Privacy Sandbox on Android to limit data sharing
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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data privacy
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google
The solutions will limit sharing of user data with third parties and operate without cross-app identifiers, including advertising ID.
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Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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edge ai
The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.
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Alibaba cloud will help broadcast the Olympic Winter Games 2022
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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alibaba
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intel
In collaboration with the Olympic Broadcasting Services, Alibaba's cloud technologies will be utilised during the Olympic Winter Games, Beijing 2022.
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Snapchat and Ticketmaster announce new media innovation
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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snap
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maps
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market
Snapchat and Ticketmaster have announced a partnership that is set to change the ways of event commerce and media.
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Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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it in manufacturing
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logitech
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recycling
Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
It’s been a little a while since I’ve tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Grind and Push Active wireless earbuds
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Skullcandy's new Grind and Push Active earbuds impress with stylish design, comfortable fit, and great audio quality.
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Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
When it comes to our world online, protecting and defending our most valuable digital asset - our identity - is vital.