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 67
Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
The new AirPods come with a standard case or a Wireless Charging Case that holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.
Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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plantronics
Poly has appointed Andy Hurt as its new managing director for ANZ, ensuring a smooth transition amid the recent rebranding of Plantronics and Polycom.
Silver Peak solution thwarts VoIP call dropouts
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect solution significantly reduces VoIP call dropouts, ensuring high-quality communications even over consumer-grade broadband.
Slack doubles down on enterprise key management
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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encryption
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slack
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slack enterprise grid
EKM adds an extra layer of protection so customers can share conversations, files, and data while still meeting their own risk mitigation requirements.
HPE launches 'right mix' hybrid cloud assessment tool
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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hpe
HPE has launched an ‘industry-first assessment software’ to help businesses work out the right mix of hybrid cloud for their needs.
Turtle Beach buys ROCCAT, bringing more 'victories to gamers'
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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turtle beach
Turtle Beach acquires ROCCAT for USD $14.8 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the lucrative PC gaming accessories market and expand its global reach.
Apple says its new iMacs are 'pretty freaking powerful'
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple imac
Apple unveils refreshed iMac lineup with better graphics and compute performance, as well as a Retina display.
Woolworths Group selects Tableau for rapid data analytics and insights
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Woolworths Group Australia partners with Tableau, integrating advanced analytics tools to enhance rapid decision-making and meet evolving customer expectations.
Clinicians network to address IT in healthcare
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand clinicians form the Clinical Informatics Leadership Network to tackle IT issues in healthcare, fostering clinical leadership and sharing expertise.
Partnership brings AI maths tutor to NZ schools
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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e-learning
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ai
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open polytechnic
A new AI programme developed by Jaipuna and the Open Polytechnic is helping secondary school students in New Zealand improve their maths skills.
Polycom & Plantronics rebrand to Poly, a new UC powerhouse
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
The name change comes after last year’s Plantronics acquisition of Polycom, a deal that was worth US $2 billion.
Mozilla launches Firefox Send, an encrypted file transfer service
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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encryption
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mozilla
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firefox
Mozille Firefox has launched a free encrypted file transfer service that allows people to securely share files from any web browser – not just Firefox.
Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.
Apple launches revamped iPad Air & iPad mini
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple unveils upgraded iPad Air with 10.5-inch display and iPad mini featuring A12 Bionic chip, promising significant performance boosts and enhanced graphics.
Singapore firm to launch borderless open data sharing platform
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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healthtech
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ai models
Singapore's Ocean Protocol to unveil a blockchain-based platform for safe, borderless data sharing at month's end, aiming to revolutionise global data economy.
Huawei picks up accolades for software-defined camera ecosystem
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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networked cameras
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huawei
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software defined anything
Huawei's smart camera technologies have won the 2019 Global New Product Innovation Award from Frost - Sullivan.
Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.
Preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins - with robots
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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robots
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smart robot
Tokyo 2020 Olympics to feature robots aiding spectators, showcasing Japan's technological prowess and enhancing the overall fan experience.
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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online safety
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isp
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2degrees
New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
On the road again: How to tackle mileage reporting for business
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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gps
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sap
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location tracking
SAP Concur advises businesses to harness GPS tech for precise mileage reporting, mitigating expense inaccuracies and easing tax and audit burdens.