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Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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martech
Zoom unveils new features including filters, reactions, improved lighting, and enhanced noise suppression to liven up video meetings.
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Hands-on review: Samsung QLED 8K 950TS TV
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Samsung's new Q950TS TV provides an unparalleled home viewing experience, but with a hefty price tag of $15,000.
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Fitbit stats: More intense workouts are better for your body
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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healthtech
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fitbit
Fitbit data shows that more Active Zone Minutes (AZMs) lead to better health stats, including lower resting heart rate and BMI.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator – the only way to fly
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
On August 18th, PC gamers will be able to take to skies, once more, with what looks to be the first of next-generation consumer flight simulation.
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Game review: Hellpoint
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Unlike Nioh or Sekiro, I don’t think Hellpoint manages to carve an identity of its own to really stand out from the rest.
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Hands-on review: Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 Wireless Gaming Headset
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 wireless gaming headset provides accurate and immersive audio, becoming a must-have for serious gamers.
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IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.
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Hands-on review: JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround provides a user-friendly setup and impressive sound quality, making it a great addition to any home entertainment system.
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Game review: Paper Mario: The Origami King
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's latest game, Paper Mario: The Origami King, offers a fantastic world and a fun story, although the combat system may frustrate some players.
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Almost 10,000 unsecured databases with more than 10 billion credentials exposed
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Research has identified a total of 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries with such data as emails, passwords, and phone numbers.
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Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
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Logitech to launch wireless G PRO X headset in August
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
According to Logitech, the new headset features quality materials, as well as precision audio and advanced communications, all with wireless ‘freedom’.
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LG VELVET smartphone lands in Australia
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The company says the device ushers in a new era of user-centric design, innovative multi-media features and a 5G compatible user experience.
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PNY launches HP memory products in Australia and NZ for the first time
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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hp
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usb
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pny
PNY Technologies brings HP memory products to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, starting with four USB flash drives.
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Hands-on review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.
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3.96 billion people now use social media
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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advertising
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social media
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hootsuite
Over 3.9 billion people now use social media, with COVID-19 lockdowns contributing to the rise in usage, according to a report by Hootsuite and We Are Social.
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7 VPN services leaked data of 20 million users - report
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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data leak
Seven VPN providers leaked personal data of over 20 million users, raising concerns about their security practices.
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Microsoft shows its diverse lineup of Xbox Series X games
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Halo Infinite is the Xbox Series X’s biggest game, the title will also be released on Windows 10 as well as the much older Xbox One console.
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2K reveals Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
2K has revealed what fans can expect from their upcoming Mafia: Definitive Edition when it releases on September 25th.
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Hands-on review: JBL Club 950NC
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
JBL Club 950NC headphones offer a plethora of features, solid sound quality, but are let down by weight and noise cancellation. (110 characters).