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Acer unveils a trio of Chromebooks for families, students, and hybrid workers
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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acer
Acer has unveiled three new Chromebooks designed for users needing an affordable device for productivity, entertainment and communication.
6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.
Board games go digital for the festive season
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.
COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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headsets
2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
LG to demonstrate new ways of using flexible OLED displays
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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oled
LG will demonstrate its new flexible OLED technology at CES 2022, showing how it can create new and different experiences in the home.
Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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microsoft
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at&t
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m&a
Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New fintech startup YouPay offers a unique online shopping option where you pick what items you want from over 250 retailers and get someone else to pay.
Future of work is about people, not tech - APEC report
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
2021 APEC Economic Policy Report warns that outdated economic structures and laws hinder adaptation to the future of work.
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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social media
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online safety
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cybersafety
TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
Zoom releases a host of new features and updates, including video voicemail and workspace reservation
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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cloud telephony
Zoom has announced several new updates to Zoom Meetings, Chat and Phone, to create focused and customisable meeting experiences.
What is Log4J and how does it affect you?
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
Log4J software bug, aka Log4Shell, sparks concern as it affects various platforms. Norton Labs offers advice on protecting systems and applications.
Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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bots
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cyber attacks
Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.
The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cyber attacks
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employment
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covid-19
AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we’ve seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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crypto jacking
Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.
New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.