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Hands-on review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset
Mon, 31st May 2021
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digital entertainment
The HTC Vive Pro 2 targets professional users and gamers alike, offering improved visuals and a robust design.
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Hands-on review: OPPO A54 5G and OPPO A94 5G
Mon, 31st May 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
OPPO A94 5G vs OPPO A54 5G: Choosing between these mid-range beauties is a feat even King Solomon would struggle with. Let's dive into the specs for a clue.
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Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Fri, 28th May 2021
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5g & beyond
More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.
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2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0
Fri, 28th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.
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Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Fri, 28th May 2021
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.
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Human error remains leading cause of cyber attacks
Wed, 26th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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nixu software
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Human error remains a leading cause of cyber-attacks, with over a third involving internal actors and social engineering, says Nixu research.
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AI to predict future of transport
Wed, 26th May 2021
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ai
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university of melbourne
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transport
A new project plans to use artificial intelligence to predict traffic congestion in a bid to optimise traffic in larger cities and improve road safety.
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Google rolls out new smart canvas features in Workspace apps
Wed, 26th May 2021
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google
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collaboration
Google Workspace is forging ahead with its vision to build the future of work, and it will do so by putting collaboration at the centre of every experience.
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The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive
Wed, 26th May 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC has announced new additions to its Vive VR family at VIVECON 2021, including the all-in-one Vive Focus 3 and the premium Vive Pro 2.
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Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Tue, 25th May 2021
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smartphones
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apps
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mobile apps
Application developers have left their data and millions of users’ private information exposed by not following best practices.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds
Mon, 24th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds offer convenience, decent audio quality, and a stylish charge case without breaking the bank.
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Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Fri, 21st May 2021
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gaming
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fintech
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martech
Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.
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Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Thu, 20th May 2021
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dei
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skillsoft
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Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
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Game review: Days Gone (PC)
Thu, 20th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Another former Sony PlayStation exclusive makes its way over to PC, this time it is the zombie action game, Days Gone.
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UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
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Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust
Wed, 19th May 2021
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branding
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analyst report
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consumers
Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.
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Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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smartphones
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spying
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eset
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Essentials, the A60 and B22 lightbulbs
Mon, 17th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nanoleaf's new essentials line, including light bulbs and light strips, is making smart lighting accessible and aesthetically pleasing for everyday users.
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Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.