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Samsung and Microsoft partner to deliver unified experience

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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As mobile-first users make up a larger share of the workforce, the demand for more seamless connectivity will only increase.
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Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
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Hands-on Review: Belkin USB-C Mulitmedia Hub

Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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Belkin's USB-C Multimedia Hub offers a sleek, affordable solution for connectivity woes, with an impressive range of ports and a sturdy design.
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Intel launches first 10th Gen Intel Core processors

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for entertainment.
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Forget the lag - we go hands-on with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 router

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Say goodbye to lag with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900. This gaming router, priced at USD $600, transformed my laggy home office into a high-speed haven.
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Epson launches first portable laser projector

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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printing
Epson unveils its first portable laser projector, the EF-100W/B, offering vivid images, flexible projection angles, and easy setup for GBP £1,699.
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Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Corsair, the gaming heavyweight, has acquired custom gaming PC firm Origin PC, expanding its offerings and capabilities.
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Gartner's top picks for wireless tech trends in 2019 and beyond

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Wireless technology will play a central role in emerging technologies such as robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, according to Gartner.
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Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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education, learning & training
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university of otago
SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.
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NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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NVIDIA's new RTX 2060 SUPER and 2070 SUPER graphics cards launch with a 25% speed boost, custom partner models, and a game bundle promotion till August 18.
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Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.
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Hands-on Review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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Lenovo's 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a portable powerhouse, boasting sharp imagery, robust connectivity, and a featherweight design at just over 1kg.
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Apple updates MacBooks for uni students

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.
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How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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Proving enrolments are active and legitimate is a challenge for RTOs. Upstream says digital document management can help.
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Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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The biggest challenge for most external threat actors is gaining access to a target organisation, but insider threats already have this.
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Digital advertising still driving LED display market growth

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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The rising demand for LED displays for outdoor advertisements, promotional events, and sports exhibitions are pushing market growth.
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Personalised advertising continues to flourish

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Retargeting and personalised advertising campaigns can yield between five and ten times the success rates of regular online advertising campaigns.
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Synopsys and Arm enable tapeouts for mobile processors

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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mobility
Synopsys and Arm partner to boost early tapeouts of the new Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU, optimising design and verification for mobile and 5G devices.
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Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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storage
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cloud storage
The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.
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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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power / energy
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mobility
Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.