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Apple reclaims spot as world’s most valuable brand
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Apple has been named the world's most valuable brand by the Brand Finance Global 500 2021, with a brand value of $263.4 billion.
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Thousands of stolen credentials end up on the internet by careless phishing scammers
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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phishing
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email security
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iam
Large-scale phishing campaign exposed stolen credentials to the public, Check Point Research and Otorio researchers find.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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lego
LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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The Dark Web: Not all as bad as it may seem - expert
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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data privacy
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dark net
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dark web
While there is the perception that the dark web is mainly a hub for criminal activity, there are many other reasons why someone may use it.
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Scientists use 3D printer to print 'bone' with living cells
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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healthtech
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3d printing
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unsw
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a ceramic-based ink that could allow surgeons to 3D-print bone parts with living cells for repairs.
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Phishing email attacks targeting remote workers on the rise
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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uc
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phishing
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email security
Work from home-related phishing email attacks are increasing, with subjects like corporate policy changes becoming more popular, according to KnowBe4.
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Game review: Hitman 3 (PC)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
IO Interactive’s seminal assassination game completes its rebooted World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 3.
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Hands-on review: MacBook Air with M1 chip (how did we ever live without it?)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I expected the M1-powered MacBook Air to be better than the Intel one, but I did not expect to notice it this much.
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Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.
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Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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canterbury university
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ara institute of canterbury
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thinclab
Residents of Christchurch, Selwyn and Ashburton who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are invited to submit their start-up ideas to a new programme.
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Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data privacy
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google
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fitbit
Google completes Fitbit acquisition, ensuring data privacy with commitments not to use health data for ads and to keep it separate from other Google ad data.
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A quick look at the latest ASUS ZenBook notebook range
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
ASUS introduces new additions to the ZenBook notebook range, including the Pro Duo 15 OLED and Duo 14, both featuring the innovative ScreenPad Plus design.
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Online gaming a 'hotbed' for DDoS attacks — report
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
DDoS attacks on online gaming have surged, as cybercriminals take advantage of the industry's growing popularity during the pandemic, according to Nexusguard.
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Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
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DLC review – Nioh 2: The First Samurai
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The final DLC pack for Nioh 2, titled 'The First Samurai', offers new levels and bosses, potentially marking the end of the Nioh franchise.
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Check Point exposes Android malware vendor using dark net to rebrand products
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Check Point security researchers have exposed an Android malware vendor using a marketer on the dark net to rebrand its products.
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Game review: Deliver Us The Moon (PC)
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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gaming
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spacetech
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reviews
Dutch developer, KeokeN Interactive, invites players on a solitary lunar journey in their intriguing game, Deliver Us The Moon.
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Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV’s use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.
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Swann home security kit recognised for innovation
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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surveillance
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iot
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smart home
Swann's 4K Enforcer Kit, featuring security cameras with flashing lights and advanced features, has been honored at CES 2021.
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Samsung debuts the Neo QLED, an update to its flagship TV line
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Samsung has unveiled its 2021 TV lineup, featuring the new Neo QLED technology with enhanced picture quality and sustainability measures.