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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.
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DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
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Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Shopify predicts that supply chain woes will continue in 2022, with shipping delays, costs, and manufacturing delays among the top concerns for businesses.
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Analysis: AI the way of the future for modern contact centres
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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crm
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uc
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it training
AI technology is set to revolutionize contact centres, says NICE. Companies that don't embrace it risk falling behind.
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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
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New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ai
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learning
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schools
AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.
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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
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Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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cleantech
2022 office space trends: employee-centric spaces, safety and wellness, natural inspiration, and corporate and environmental sustainability.
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Smart device security the focus of newly funded research
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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ai
Research out of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia has been funded to help make smart devices and connected technology safer.
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Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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lenovo
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hp
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pc shipments
Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.
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New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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virtualisation
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daas
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fintech
Employees are moving towards a hybrid work model, with nearly 80% preferring it, as offices struggle to entice them back after lockdowns.
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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
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WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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wordpress
WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.
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App and mobile usage continues to soar according to new App Annie report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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data analytics
App and mobile usage has significantly increased around the world, according to the new App Annie State of Mobile 2022 report.
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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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online verification
According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.
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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
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Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.
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Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.