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Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
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Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns
Mon, 27th Apr 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
2019 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with gaming software generating $143 billion in consumer spend, and this trend is set to continue into 2020.
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Game review: One month with Animal Crossing New Horizons
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Spent a month with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, an enchanting Nintendo Switch exclusive where you create your island paradise. Here's the full review.
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Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
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Malwarebytes launches VPN service that won't track users
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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vpns
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes says that while the solution is only available for Windows, it will be coming soon to Mac, Android, Chrome, and iOS.
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MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
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Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.
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AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Also announces new B550 chipset to bring simultaneous multi-threading and PCIe 4.0 compatibility to mainstream desktops.
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OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.
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Four game publishers exit NVIDIA's GeForce NOW
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Major game publishers, including Warner Brothers, Xbox, Codemasters, and Klei, are removing their games from NVIDIA's GeForce NOW game library.
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Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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linkedin
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business confidence
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covid-19
Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
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Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
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Human judges vital in crowdsourced campaign to track deforestation
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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martech
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ai
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software development
IIASA and SAS launch a crowdsourcing app to engage citizens in training AI to track deforestation, spotlighting AI's need for human expertise.
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Hands-on review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.
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Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
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Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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sdn
With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.
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COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
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Plans for floating data centre in Singapore revealed
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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it in manufacturing
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hyperscale
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dc
Keppel Data Centers plans Singapore's first floating data centre, using seawater cooling and LNG for power. Expected to save energy and land.
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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake rejuvenates a classic with stunning visuals and revamped combat, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement.
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Jamf rolls out watchOS device control app for parents
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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edutech
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mdm
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personal computing devices
Jamf rolls out new watchOS app to support remote learning, giving parents and teachers more control over children's devices.