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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril to lead AI transformation

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril as CTO to enhance its AI-powered ad platform, following recent key executive hires to boost global growth and innovation.
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Qualtrics appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as AI Strategy President

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Qualtrics, renowned experience management firm, welcomes Gurdeep Singh Pall as its first-ever President of AI Strategy. The former Microsoft executive will steer the AI-enriched evolution of experience management for customers and employees.
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Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
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New panoramic video conference camera by Jabra

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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The PanaCast is made for huddle rooms and spaces, delivering wall-to-wall video and audio, and data that is critical for modern video collaboration.
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Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
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Lenovo transforms conference rooms with new device

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Lenovo has revealed its ThinkSmart Hub 500, a Skype Room Systems device, at Microsoft's Ignite conference in Orlando.
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Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.
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A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft's Global Skype Operations Framework

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Microsoft built SOF with the intention of creating a foundation for customers that will accelerate their Skype for Business Online journey.
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
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Genesys announces its new Microsoft status

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Genesys becomes a Microsoft Gold Partner, strengthening their collaboration & providing customers with more value.
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Progress in the shift to conversational computing

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.
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Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten 'Love Mojis'. Yes, you read that right.
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Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.
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Skype gets more personal on Android

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.
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Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users

Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.
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Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.
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Skype for Web beta available worldwide

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as it moves towards implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications on the web a reality.
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Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.
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Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype

Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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Kim Dotcom heralds the arrival of MegaChat, a browser-based encrypted video chat, poising it as a Skype Killer with over 500k calls already made.