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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Capcom's Devil May Cry V: Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is a must-have for fans with new graphical settings and additional difficulty modes.
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New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.
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Hands-on review: BenQ PD3220U monitor
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
This outstanding display is one to look out for if you’re a Mac user searching for a good-looking, well-performing monitor for your setup.
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Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3, as shipments grew 122% to a total of 9.4 million – tablets are making a comeback.
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40% of free VPN apps found to leak data
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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data protection
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vpns
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data analytics
VPN demand skyrockets as political developments increase global concerns for digital privacy, according to NordVPN research.
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Wintec's 'The Gig' virtual IT firm a melting pot for innovation
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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it training
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wintec
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makerspace
Wintec Centre for Information Technology creates virtual IT firm 'The Gig' to provide hands-on experience for students during COVID-19.
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Game review: Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Graphically, this game looks good for a PS5 launch title. Not only are the levels very colourful, but the game runs smoothly at 4K and 60fps.
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Hands-on review: Zhiyun Smooth X VS Zhiyun Smooth Xs
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Often users do not take full advantage of what their phone cameras have to offer. This is exactly what Zhiyuns’s smooth X and smooth Xs accessories are for.
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Game review: Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PS5 buyers will get a free game called Astro's Playroom, a vibrant platformer that showcases the full potential of the new DualSense controller.
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Zendesk, WhatsApp enter partnership to expand customer service offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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crm
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martech
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whatsapp
Zendesk partners with WhatsApp to enhance CRM solutions, enabling businesses to provide real-time support through WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
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AI, biometrics and 5G amongst the eight cybersecurity trends that will shape 2021
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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storage
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biometrics
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converged infrastructure
Nation states are expected to target businesses for income, while cyber attackers will leverage AI, according to Pure Security and Tesserent.
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2020's most wanted malware: Trickbot and Emotet trojans driving spike in ransomware attacks
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Trickbot and Emotet are being used to distribute ransomware against hospitals globally, according to research from Check Point.
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Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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google
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fitbit
Monash Business School aims to halt Google's acquisition of Fitbit, claiming it could monetise health data from 28 million users.
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Hands-on review: Huawei GT2 Pro - Huawei creates a winner
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
Huawei's GT2 Pro smartwatch impresses with its design, fitness features and exceptional battery life, making it a strong contender in the market.
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New research project uses VR to make Australian roads safer
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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council
University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.
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Game review: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Insomniac Games has released a follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man, with Miles Morales as the main character. Our review gives it a strong 9/10.
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Game review: Watch Dogs: Legion
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Watch Dogs franchise from Ubisoft has had a patchy history ever since the series was first announced at E3 2012.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator X38 37-inch gaming monitor
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Acer's Predator X38 is a stylish, high-quality gaming monitor with unbeatable specs, but its hefty price may be a deterrent.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G graphics card
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
NVIDIA's highly sought-after RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G card from Gigabyte offers impressive performance and is a must-have for PC gamers.
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Jabra adds wireless charging to 75t earbud range
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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uc
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.