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Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Lines

If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would know I am a big fan of Nanoleaf and its products. I have their panels and strips all over my house.>>

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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds

My first impressions of the WF-C500 earbuds were really good. The packaging is very similar to that of the flagship earbuds. The earbuds themselves came with a protective charging case, instructions, warranties, different size ear tips and a USB-C charging cable.>>

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Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security

Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.>>

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Four industries revolutionised by robots

Technology has embedded so deeply in our daily lives that it has become difficult to imagine a time when we lived without the benefits of the information age.>>

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Analysis: AI the way of the future for modern contact centres>>

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Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Newcomer VinAI debuts its impressive AI-based product portfolio at CES 2022>>

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Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify>>

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Game review: God of War (PC)

Whereas the previous games across the PlayStation 3 and 4 have followed the Spartan, Kratos, on his tragic journey through Greek mythology, God of War switches proceedings to an interesting deep-dive into Norse mythology.>>

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Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation

Communication tool Zoom has been announced as the first video communication client to be awarded Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (v3.1 rev. 5), issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security.>>

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App and mobile usage continues to soar according to new App Annie report

App and mobile usage has significantly increased around the world, according to the new App Annie State of Mobile 2022 report.>>

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Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery

Vodafone and Te Rourou, Vodafone Aotearoa Foundation are joining forces to support relief efforts in Tonga, as the island nation faces significant damages caused by the eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai. >>

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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report

"The unprecedented level of private capital investment in the virtual reality sector indicates how much investors are really starting to see how this market is set to explode.">>

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Honeywell receives Rainbow Tick for diversity & inclusion in NZ

The company states, “We foster an inclusive environment in which all employees feel valued, respected and accepted.">>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Alibaba reveals its top 10 tech trends for the year ahead

Alibaba DAMO Academy has released its forecast of the leading trends it believes will shape the tech industry in 2022.>>

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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal

The merger is set to create further opportunities for Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud while also providing a solid foundation for entry into the metaverse.>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022

AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly. >>

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Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade

Its effects will be felt far into 2022 and beyond, according to Imperva Research Labs.>>

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Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022

In a post-pandemic world, with many buildings standing empty or only partially filled, what trends can we expect to see in office spaces that will draw people back and ensure maximum occupancy in the office? >>

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Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research from Avast has revealed that older and younger generations are being targeted by different online threats based on the primary device that they use to go online.>>

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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware

In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021. >>

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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos

Scammers are stealing existing short-form videos from TikTok and reposting them as YouTube Shorts, racking up millions of views and gaining tens of thousands of subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.>>

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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU

After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.>>

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Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022>>

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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Smart device security the focus of newly funded research>>

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WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021>>

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New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work>>

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Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor>>

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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset>>

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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review>>

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Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter>>

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Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2>>

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Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink>>

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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates>>

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DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals>>

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Artificial Intelligence / AI

Ulisse launches visual data collection platform to transform physical spaces into smart spaces>>

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Tablets & laptops

Getac announces new rugged tablets for release in 2022>>

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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise>>

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Internet of Things

4G technology represents more than 60% of all IoT cellular module models>>

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FedEx Express launches new priority service for international market>>