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Lenovo reveals new ThinkPad P range
Lenovo

Lenovo reveals new ThinkPad P range

The new mobile workstations include Ultra Performance Mode that trades acoustics and temperature increases for improved performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working

Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Unified Communications

Google brings Meet to iOS and Android

Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Malware

State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: 13-inch MacBook Pro - the butterfly keyboard is finally dead
Gaming

Hands-on Review: 13-inch MacBook Pro - the butterfly keyboard is finally dead

With the typing experience improved and the insides bumped up and the Apple ecosystem now better than ever, the MacBook Pro is now an even more reliable tool.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island
Unified Communications

Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island

Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Dropbox adds new features for people working from home
Hybrid & Remote Work

Dropbox adds new features for people working from home

Dropbox has unveiled new tools and features to enhance remote work setups and productivity, including Dropbox Passwords and computer backup.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Trend Micro Home Network Security - giving frazzled parents everywhere just that much more peace of mind
Firewalls

Trend Micro Home Network Security - giving frazzled parents everywhere just that much more peace of mind

Trend Micro launches Guardian, an app that enhances parental controls and extends coverage outside the home to protect children's internet access.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)
Gaming

Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)

The Elder Scrolls Online evolves with the Greymoor expansion, delving into Skyrim's dark past and adding content for both new and veteran players.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
How to choose a secure plagiarism checker for your school
Data Protection

How to choose a secure plagiarism checker for your school

Choosing a secure plagiarism checker for your school is important for building a comprehensive privacy protection ecosystem and protecting user data from leaks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: LEGO Super Mario
Gaming

Hands-on Review: LEGO Super Mario

The LEGO Super Mario range offers a cute and blocky version of Mario with a wide range of options to choose from. See the full range here.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Gaming

Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range

LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: The Nokia 1.3 mobile phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Nokia 1.3 mobile phone

The Android 10 OS has proved to be a very stable and reliable system, meaning that even if you take a wrong turn, it's not the end of the world.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Health Technologies

Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables

IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
D-Link releases Wi-Fi 6 enabled smart router
Smart Home

D-Link releases Wi-Fi 6 enabled smart router

D-Link ANZ's DIR-X1560 router revolutionises smart homes with its AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 technology for smoother connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)
Gaming

Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)

Nintendo Switch owners can now explore the underwater dystopia of Rapture and the sky-high city of Columbia with BioShock: The Collection on Switch.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
PKT's new picture-based, programmable keyboard
Unified Communications

PKT's new picture-based, programmable keyboard

The Aussie company's product uses fibre optics to allow each of the keyboard's keys to display any required image and enact a predetermined action.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Game review: The Last of Us Part II
Gaming

Game review: The Last of Us Part II

Naughty Dog is set to release The Last of Us Part II. Can the developer strike lightning once again with the franchise's second outing?.

By Damian Seeto • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Gaming

PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed

Sony unveils sleek PlayStation 5 hardware alongside an array of exclusive games including 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Horizon Forbidden West'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020