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.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 189
Ziptrek Ecotours brings Queenstown to tourists through virtual reality
Thu, 12th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ziptrek ecotours
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ecotourism
Virtual Queenstown in VR leap - Ziptrek Ecotours at TRENZ, showcasing aerial zipline tours to global visitors.
Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations
Thu, 12th May 2016
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flickr
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protests
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languages
Flickr, the photo-sharing giant that hosts over 5.6 billion photos, has become a useful tool for tracking protest movements worldwide.
Mobile app install rates strong but slowing
Thu, 12th May 2016
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mobile apps
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analyst report
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technology gifts
The smartphone app market may have hit its peak, with app installations and a maturing market still growing but at a slower rate, an IDC study reports.
Amazon Web Services secures capacity in Hawaiki cable
Wed, 11th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services has purchased capacity in the new Hawaiki submarine cable that will link New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
UXC: Australia's Cyber Security Strategy a great leap forward
Wed, 11th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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uxc
Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy aims to address shortages in skilled professionals & promote cultural change.
Hands-on Review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
Wed, 11th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
In our hands-on review, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 impresses with its robust features and reliable performance for small businesses.
Your invite: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit 2016
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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nztech
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event
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dte
The NZTech Advanced Technology Summit 2016 is drawing near, and it aims to bring the dynamics of education technology (Edtech) to Auckland.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.
Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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intel
Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.
Hands-on Review: Corsair M65 Pro RGB Gaming Mouse
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Whether you're flying in space or taking down the enemy, this revolutionary mouse will help you keep your finger on the trigger at all times.
Hands-on Review: DJI OSMO handheld 4K camera
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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photography
It's a drone camera without the drone, so you can keep your feet and camera close to the ground... if you want to.
Hands-on Review: Lenovo IdeaPad MIIX 700 Laptop Tablet Hybrid
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
Introducing Lenovo's newest Ideapad, the MIIX 700 convertible is powerful, sleek, slim, well-built and it looks fantastic.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.
Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-453A NAS Drive
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As the next addition to QNAP's range, the TS-453A is a 4-bay NAS drive with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3150 processor. What makes this one different?.
Hands-on Review: ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
This router looks like the belly of a spider that can conjure up a portal to another world. And that's not far from the truth.
Hands-on Review: Asustor AS1002T NAS Drive
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is one to consider if you're planning on setting up a home network server, accessible from the cloud and all your mobile devices.
Hands-on Review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
Hands-on Review: Corsair 2015 Gaming Range
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Corsair has released its 2015 gaming range. Reliability, function and sound performance make Corsair products stand out from the crowd.
Hands-on Review: Scosche BoomBottle+
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Scosche BoomBottle+ wireless speaker withstands outdoor conditions and provides a backup charge for your mobile device.
Hands-on Review: Touchjet Pond TP1
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The Touchjet Pond can turn any vertical surface into an interactive screen, making it great for learning and collaboration.