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Consumers turn to smartphone accessories while other markets fail
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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smartphones
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market analyst
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analyst report
Smartphone accessory sales are expected to soar in 2021, with wearable bands set to exceed 200 million units and TWS devices reaching 350 million units.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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Researchers create algorithm to uncover deepfakes
Sat, 31st Oct 2020
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martech
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ai
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software development
The researchers have trained machine learning algorithms to detect deepfake videos based on the dissimilarity in patterns between the audio and visual cues.
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Xbox Series X unboxing
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Whilst I still can’t tell you much about Microsoft’s new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.
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Game review: FIFA 21
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.
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2020's nastiest malware revealed
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Sennheiser GSX 1200 Pro audio amplifier
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EPOS’s GSX 1200 Pro provides gamers with a switchable headset/speaker audio amplifier and linked chatting for LAN gaming.
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Game review: EA Sports NHL 21
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The NHL series from EA Sports has been going strong for almost three decades, and NHL 21 offers new features, but may be repetitive for long-time fans.
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Game review: Age of Empires III Definitive Edition (PC)
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With modern graphics and tried and tested gameplay, this is a game that should be on the list of every fan of historical real-time strategy games.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sennheiser's limited edition MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition earbuds are a great choice for audiophiles.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Push Ultra wireless earbuds
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sweatproof, waterproof and more importantly secured with moldable ear hooks, these earbuds should be able to take some punishment.
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By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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ai
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skillsoft
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exabeam
Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.
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Average person has 100 passwords - study
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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password manager
Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser MKE 200 Microphone
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The MKE 200 is cleverly designed to amplify the sound coming from in front of the camera while simultaneously decreasing sounds coming from behind it.
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Game review: Ride 4 (PC)
Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Milestone, free of the licencing restraints of the excellent MotoGP franchise gives us more bikes to play with in Ride 4.
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Hands-on review: GoPro HERO9 Bundle
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
GoPro HERO9: The biggest redesign in GoPro history includes a 1.4-inch coloured front display, making it a great vlogging camera.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Evolve2 65 Headset for business UC
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
Jabra offers solutions for remote working, with tools to keep you connected. Their blog offers insights into unified communications.
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Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
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Game review: Star Wars Squadrons (PS4/PSVR/PC/VR)
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Games' new release, Star Wars Squadrons, allows players to experience epic space battles in the seats of Rebel and Imperial starships.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Sesh Evo wireless earbuds
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Skullcandy wants you to enjoy rich Bluetooth audio via their discreet Sesh Evo wireless earbuds. They can also tell you where they are if you lose them.