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Game review: Kill large monsters in God Eater 3
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
God Eater 3’s map size resembles that of a Dynasty Warriors game because there are linear paths and the areas you explore are usually very small.
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Facial recognition tech can identify partial images of people
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
Facial recognition tech by NEC now identifies people from partial images, analysing clothes and body shape, even if faces are obscured, with 90% accuracy.
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Uber wants you to hail a speedboat in Mumbai
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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aras
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transport
Uber launches speedboat service in Mumbai, allowing riders to hail boats via its app; the boats will cover coastal routes and cost from INR ₹5,700.
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Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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google
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security vulnerabilities
This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker’s code.
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LG G8 ThinkQ will include IR facial recognition
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
LG partners with Infineon to bring advanced IR face recognition to its G8 ThinQ, using Time-of-Flight tech for speedy, secure biometric authentication.
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Freeview aims to transform how you watch TV
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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smart tv
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freeview
The new Freeview recorder combines the entire suite of Freeview features with the added choice of apps and extra content available through Google Play.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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iot security
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iot
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digital entertainment
As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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Germany watchdog calls out Facebook's 'abuse of power'
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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data privacy
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google
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facebook
Germany's Bundeskartellamt has ruled Facebook abused its power through unrestricted data collection, demanding user consent to merge data from various sources.
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Google's new Chrome feature warns about compromised logins
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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google
Google's new Chrome feature, Password Checkup, alerts users if their login details are compromised, enhancing security alongside Cross Account Protection.
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Futuresource - Is 5G really ‘just around the corner’?
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
The radio frequencies required for full commercialisation of 5G have limited range and do not easily propagate through walls or buildings.
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Online retailer Mighty Ape fixes wishlist privacy flaw
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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data privacy
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ecommerce
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mighty ape
New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape has been quick to fix  issues that publicly shared some customers’ birthdates and product wishlists.
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You don't have a golden ticket: Why Viagogo is a massive 'no-no'
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online safety
New Zealand's Commerce Commission battles the global ticket reseller Viagogo, accused of misleading and unfair practices, but concertgoers still face risks.
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Inside Xbox brings exciting news for gamers
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The huge Game Pass library is due to swell even more with the upcoming inclusion of some must-have heavy hitters.
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Intel breaks its own record with Super Bowl drone show
Wed, 6th Feb 2019
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drones
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ai
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intel
Intel smashed its own record at Super Bowl LIII, dazzling viewers with a live drone light show featuring 150 drones, enhancing Maroon 5's performance.
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European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
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Could a boom in AI patents point to a ‘quantum leap' in tech?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
A UN report reveals a surge in AI patents since 2013, suggesting a potential revolution across industries. IBM and Microsoft lead in filings.
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Game review: Kingdom Hearts III finally releases on PS4 and Xbox One
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
After over a decade of anticipation, Kingdom Hearts III launches on PS4 and Xbox One, delivering stunning visuals and nostalgic Disney magic.
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Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
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To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.
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Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus is set to trial its first 10Gbps residential and SME fibre broadband service in New Zealand, with up to 30 customers initially taking part.