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New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time
Thu, 21st May 2020
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twitter
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norton
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bots
NortonLifeLock unveils BotSight, a real-time tool designed to detect Twitter bots using machine learning, now in beta for browsers and iOS.
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Hands-on review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Wed, 20th May 2020
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With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.
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Minecraft adds five new worlds to RTX beta on Windows 10
Wed, 20th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Italian-inspired villages, underground lairs, medieval realms and overgrown forests - there's plenty to explore.
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Adobe releases extensive update for Creative Cloud apps
Wed, 20th May 2020
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe launches major Creative Cloud update, boosting video and audio edit tools. Enhanced features include Apple ProRes RAW support and new creative tools.
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Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Tue, 19th May 2020
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cleantech
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sustainability
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wepower
Australia’s data centres consume over 4% of national energy, but new tech from WePower promises a sustainable shift through flexible purchasing agreements.
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D-Link brings thermal scan/facial recognition camera to ANZ
Tue, 19th May 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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d-link
The device can scan a large crowd and automatically raise an alert if a person with an elevated temperature is found.
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HP announces new OMEN desktops, monitor
Mon, 18th May 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
HP unveils the OMEN 25L and 30L gaming desktops, alongside the new OMEN 27i monitor, catering to an increasingly home-bound gaming audience.
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Hands-on review: Elgato Game Capture HD60 S+
Mon, 18th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HD60 S+ is extremely compact, palm-size, in fact, making it very portable and easy to tuck out of the way.
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Huawei partners up to build 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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iot
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cartech
Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motors, to create a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere, pushing for 5G tech in the industry.
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Hands-on review: Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR Laptop
Fri, 15th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gigabyte's Aero 17 HDR laptop impresses with its Pantone-certified display, 4K resolution, and high-end GPU. Ideal for creative professionals.
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Dell announces updated XPS pro-laptops
Thu, 14th May 2020
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network infrastructure
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martech
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personal computing devices
Dell's new XPS 15 and 17 laptops, featuring sleek designs, latest Intel Core processors, and enhanced displays, launch soon, priced from AUD $3,299.
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Alienware gets an overhaul with updated range
Thu, 14th May 2020
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
New laptops from portable-first to heavy-duty gaming, a new pre-built desktop that includes liquid-cooled graphics, and a new monitor sneak-peek.
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Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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twitter
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wfh
Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
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Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
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InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers
Wed, 13th May 2020
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dei
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gender diversity
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esg
InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.
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Game review: John Wick Hex on PS4
Wed, 13th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
John Wick Hex brings the movie hero to PS4 as a strategy game, a surprising yet exciting choice by Bithell Games. Worth the NZD $34.95 price tag.
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YouTube Music becomes the future of Google’s music streaming ambitions
Wed, 13th May 2020
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smartphones
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google
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youtube
Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.
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Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
The video gaming industry will see a yea-on-year growth in revenue of 9.3 overall - primarily due to lockdown restrictions keeping people isolated and bored.
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Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Tue, 12th May 2020
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martech
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omnichannel
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open source
Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.
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Google to demand two-factor authentication across Nest accounts
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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google
Google is upping security on its popular Nest devices, enforcing two-factor authentication for all users, aiming to enhance account protection.