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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
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Panasonic announces new rugged Android tablet
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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panasonic
Panasonic adds Toughbook A3 to its Android line-up, a fully-rugged 10.1 inch tablet with nine-hour battery life. Available in Australia from August.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro wireless mouse
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair's Dark Core RGB Pro wireless mouse impresses with versatile connectivity, customisable colours, and a super-responsive 18,000 DPI sensor.
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Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
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The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Outer Worlds makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, but does it live up to the original game's charm? A journalist shares their thoughts.
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Australian supercomputer Gadi ranks 25 in Global 500
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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fujitsu
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national computational infrastructure
Australia's fastest supercomputer, 'Gadi' WHERE id = has achieved the country's highest ranking in the Global 500 Supercomputer index.
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Hands-on review: Twelve South HiRise Wireless
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HiRise wireless charging stand is both elegant and useful. It is a two in one that would be a great addition to any desk or nightstand.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Stream Deck
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It is designed to give streamers and content creators instant access to their software in order to aid the production of professional videos and broadcasts.
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Things are getting personal with Microsoft Teams
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Microsoft Teams introduces new features to help users manage work and personal life, allowing seamless collaboration, sharing, and organisation.
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It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
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Apple's new watchOS 7 features handwashing detection, new watch faces
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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software updates
At WWDC, Apple reveals watchOS 7 with handwashing detection, sleep tracking, and customisable watch faces, aiming to enhance health and wellness.
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Apple unveils iPadOS 14, with redesigns for Siri, Search, widgets and more
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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software updates
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apple
Apple unveils new features, designs, and tools for iPadOS 14, including redesigned Search, Siri interactions, and incoming calls.
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Australians keen to continue working from home, study finds
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
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Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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martech
Apple’s worldwide sneak preview of the new iOS 14 app may not have a fancy name like its macOS ‘Big Sur’ counterpart, but there is still plenty on offer.
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Apple teases new macOS Big Sur & goes all-in on silicon SoC
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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apple
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operating systems
Apple unveils macOS Big Sur and a bold shift to its custom-designed silicon SoC, promising enhanced performance and new developer opportunities.
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Research trials new way to stop voice spoofers in their tracks
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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voice
CSIRO's Data61 has developed Void, a pioneering tech to detect voice spoofing in assistants like Alexa and Siri, addressing rising cybersecurity concerns.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Lenovo reveals new ThinkPad P range
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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mobility
The new mobile workstations include Ultra Performance Mode that trades acoustics and temperature increases for improved performance.
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IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
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Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.