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Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Mon, 11th May 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
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Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal security
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identity
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
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DJI releases state of the art commercial drone
Mon, 11th May 2020
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drones
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dji
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user interface
Drone specialist DJI launches the M300 RTK with the Zenmuse H20 Series camera, offering enhanced safety and efficiency for industrial UAV operations.
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VPN provider Hide My Ass promises no more user logging
Mon, 11th May 2020
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vpns
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data privacy
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location tracking
HMA (Hide My Ass; the VPN provider owned by Avast, is launching a new 'no logging policy (NLP)' to enhance user privacy.
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HTC’s Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
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htc
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virtual meeting
HTC has launched the open beta of Vive Sync, its new VR meeting app, accessible now for Vive VR kit owners. Step into the future of virtual meetings, today.
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Hands-on review: The ROG STRIX Go 2.4 headset has it all
Mon, 11th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With the ROG STRIX Go 2.4, you virtually own two completely different headsets for the price of one, and switch simply by attaching the 3.5mm cable.
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Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Sat, 9th May 2020
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cartech
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evs
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idtechex
Charging infrastructure, expected to grow at 24% CAGR and reach USD $40 billion by 2030, is crucial for the mass adoption of electric vehicles, says IDTechEx.
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Sony announces the WF-SP800N Sport headphones
Fri, 8th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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sony
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digital music
Sony unveils the WF-SP800N Sport headphones, promising noise-cancelling, EXTRA BASS, and advanced features for active users, available in NZ for NZD $499.95.
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Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon
Fri, 8th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..
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Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities
Fri, 8th May 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.
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Microsoft unveils suite of new Surface offerings
Fri, 8th May 2020
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martech
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microsoft
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development
The Surface Go, Surface Book and Surface Headphones, among others, have been revamped and will be available later this month.
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Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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edutech
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early education
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spectrum
The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
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Game review: Trials of Mana gets a remake
Fri, 8th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It seems as if Square Enix listened to the negative feedback in order to improve the quality of this new game.
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Half of employees watch adult content on devices they use for work
Thu, 7th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Half of remote workers are streaming adult content on the same devices they use for their jobs, according to a Kaspersky report, raising cybersecurity concerns.
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D-Link ANZ launches EasyMesh COVR-1102 mesh system
Thu, 7th May 2020
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The kit is one of the world’s first Wi-Fi Alliance certified EasyMesh home and home office mesh router systems.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order adds cosmetics, combat and more in update
Wed, 6th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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star wars
New Journey +, new cosmetics and arcade-style wave-based combat has been added to the hit game to the delight of Star Wars fans.
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Six practical tips for better password practice
Wed, 6th May 2020
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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passwords
UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.
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Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk
Wed, 6th May 2020
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passwords
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lastpass
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cybersafety
91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.
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Hands-on review: D-Link COVR 2202 - Mesh your home network
Wed, 6th May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's COVR mesh Wi-Fi system provides seamless coverage and protection, making it ideal for busy home networks.
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First Aussie company joins IBM quantum computing network
Tue, 5th May 2020
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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ibm
The Archer team, based in Sydney, Australia, will work with the IBM teams based in New York, USA, as part of the IBM Q Network.