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Eight ways to empower children to use the internet safely
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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online safety
Digital savvy kids spend 33hrs/week online, but lack cyber safety awareness, prompting vital parental guidance.
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Hands-on review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Edifier’s new flagship S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor bookshelf speakers are a high-end choice for people who love their music.
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Almost half of storage devices for sale contain personal info, study finds
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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storage
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smart home
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breach prevention
Nearly half of second-hand storage devices still contain sensitive personal data, a Blancco and Ontrack study reveals, highlighting data erasure failures.
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Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.
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SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim’s online accounts.
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Game review: Zombies roam the Earth in Days Gone
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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The long-awaited PS4 exclusive Days Gone delivers a solid, yet flawed zombie adventure, set in the picturesque and perilous state of post-apocalyptic Oregon.
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Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Belkin’s WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.
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OneSmart unveils AI-driven education products
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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edutech
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data analytics
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OneSmart launches AI-powered education tools aimed at enhancing student learning through customisation and interactive technology, revealed in Shanghai.
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Hands-on review: Trend Micro’s Home Network Security protects IoT devices easily
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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gaming
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iot security
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iot
These access points may seem trivial, but any device connected to the internet now has the potential to be hacked.
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Windows Vista: The 'safest' Microsoft OS? Avast thinks so
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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Despite its age, Windows Vista is deemed the 'safest' Microsoft OS by Avast, largely due to its low usage, making it less appealing to cybercriminals.
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Hands-on review: Stick Up Cam Battery
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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gaming
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This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.
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AI helps Amazon Alexa ignore its own name
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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smart home
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smart assistant
Amazon and Johns Hopkins researchers harness AI to help Alexa distinguish between its wake word and everyday mentions, reducing false activations by 15%.
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Lenovo outlines new range of Legion mobile gaming devices
Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Lenovo has expanded its Legion lineup with five upgraded gaming laptops and two new additions, all featuring 9th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Intel announces “most powerful mobile processors ever”
Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Improvements in performance, responsiveness and Wi-Fi connectivity will be rolling out for gamers and creators alike.
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Intel releases 8th gen vPro mobile processors
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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endpoint protection
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personal computing devices
This generation promises longer battery life, better performance, and comes with a built-in hardware security solution, Intel Hardware Shield.
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Are WiFi networks putting you at risk?
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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smart home
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wireless networks
WiFi names can often be simple, quirky, or downright bizarre – but did you know those names are all it takes for somebody to find out exactly where you live?.
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Developers use Intel AI to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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ai
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intel
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cameras
Risab Biswas developed a computer vision application to help farmers more easily detect pathological disease in their plants.
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SingularityNET CEO discusses the future of AI
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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robots
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SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel predicts that 90% of customer service tasks will be automated within 5-7 years. #AI #automation #customerService.
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Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Amazon has acquired Ring, a prominent smart home security company, aiming to make security devices more accessible and fight crime in neighbourhoods globally.
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Hands-on review: Playing music with Sphero’s Specdrums
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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gaming
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smart home
Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.