About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 45
Spyro's launch on PC & Switch comes with a surprise 'Crash'
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crash bandicoot
September 3 marks the day that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is available worldwide for PC and Nintendo Switch - and there's an added bonus.
European Patent Office lauds Asia's efforts to protect IP
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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physical security
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intellectual property
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patents
The European Patent Office praises Singapore and Southeast Asia for a significant rise in patent applications, marking Asia as a major innovation hub.
Callaghan Innovation urges firms to apply for R&D internship grants
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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it training
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software development
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation says that New Zealand businesses still have time to snap up valuable R&D talent before the window of opportunity closes on September 6.
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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autism
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la trobe university
An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.
The storybook app with a mission to cure kids this Red Nose Day
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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kiwa digital
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charity
Celebrate Red Nose Day with a special storybook app in both English and te reo Māori, crafted to raise funds and bring joy to Kiwi families.
Kenyan ICT provider first in Africa to embrace Open Compute Project
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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healthtech
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cloud services
Atlancis Technologies pioneers OCP use in African ICT, enhancing innovation for its cloud platform, Servannah.
Alibaba eCommerce expo outlines ANZ export potential in China
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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alibaba
Alibaba's eCommerce Expo in Sydney highlighted new export opportunities for ANZ businesses in China, engaging over 150 brands and 900 attendees.
People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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windows
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operating systems
Millions continue to use outdated Windows operating systems like XP and 7, despite security risks due to lack of updates, per Kaspersky research.
VR becomes critical tool for tackling NZ skill shortages
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ministry of social development
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ar
Virtual reality becomes a vital tool to address NZ's skill shortages, with Joy Business Academy and major firms supporting VR training in various industries.
Fileless attacks surge as attackers look to boost ROI
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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fileless malware
Fileless attacks have skyrocketed 265% this year compared to the first half of 2018, and there’s no sign that they will slow down.
LG's first 8K TV goes on sale in Australia
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG Australia is delivering its first 8K television starting from today, bringing the latest in LG’s range of premium TVs to Australians.
Vodafone testing live 5G network in Auckland
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone has finished five 5G site upgrades and it’s now in the network testing phases as the company gears up for its 5G launch in December.
Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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gadgets
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photography
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insta360
Dubbed ‘the world’s smallest stabilised camera’, the Insta360 GO is a tiny camera that weight 18.3 grams and can be mounted pretty much anywhere.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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edutech
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ministry of education
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technology in schools
The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.
Google & Dell launch Chromebooks for the enterprise
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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google
Google is releasing a new series of Chromebooks tailored to the enterprise, thanks to a partnership with Dell.
SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.
Aged between 35-44? You're a prime target for scammers
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
It’s a common thought that the elderly are most likely to get scammed, but BNZ says it’s also busy parents who are finding themselves on the receiving end too.
HPE, VMware announce Cloud Foundation as a Service
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
HPE and VMware expand partnership to offer Cloud Foundation as a Service, integrating HPE GreenLake and Synergy for enhanced hybrid cloud environments.
Company-X to resell head-mounted tablet range in ANZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand-based firm Company-X has secured a deal to become the sole Australasian reseller of RealWear’s HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1 line of head-mounted tablets.