Latest news - Page 293
8th gen Intel processors are now a thing, rendering my ‘new’ laptop worthless
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The new processor family includes the 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, which is meant to be the best desktop gaming processor ever...
Hands-on review: Forza Motorsport 7 zooms out on Xbox One
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Forza Motorsport 7 has been released for Windows 10 PC and Xbox One and it's one of the best looking games you will ever play.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A promises an unforgettable visual experience
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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mobility
Samsung Electronics New Zealand launches the new Galaxy Tab A, a family-friendly entertainment tablet with an eight-inch display and high-resolution camera.
Generation born after 2010 to be 'AI native' - best to be prepared
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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it automation
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ai
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3d printing
Generation AI consumers and workers will be are creative, empowered and radical thinkers. Anyone who ignores the vanguard of Gen AI will fall behind.
Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers’ arsenals
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec has revealed malicious emails are on the rise, racking up over US$5 billion and costing businesses more than $115,000 a year.
Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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drones
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand's war on weeds gets high-tech as drones armed with lasers secure a £1m bid to tackle the nation's rampant billion-dollar weed issue.
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
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deakin university
Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.
Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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versus evil
Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.
AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
The ultra-reliable Google Translate is coming to your headphones
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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google
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pixel
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google assistant
Google’s new Pixel Buds promise seamless real-time translation using Google Translate, transforming your headphones into a personal language assistant.
Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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google
Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
InstaREM’s service differentiates itself in two ways: it’s transparent about the cost, and doesn’t take a cut of the money transferred as fees.
FIFA 18 shoots and scores!
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
FIFA 18 refines digital football with a compelling new story campaign and enhanced gameplay, although repetitive commentary remains a flaw.
Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Yahoo's latest news of a breach of 3m accounts is certainly nothing to cheer about, but experts from the industry give their insights on the matter.
Space, the final frontier, again: Should you bother watching Star Trek Discovery
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Set roughly a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series, Discovery explores the Federation/Klingon cold war...
Amazon introduces the new and improved Echo Plus
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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alexa
Amazon has announced the next generation of its Echo smart speaker, the all-new Echo and Echo Plus, with improved sound and design.
Yahoo's 2013 data breach hit all three billion user accounts
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Yahoo’s entire user base of more than three billion people were affected by Yahoo’s colossal data hack in 2013, despite initial reports.
Hands-on review: Cuphead is very fun but brutally difficult
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Cuphead is easily the hardest game you will ever play in 2017. It's arguably more difficult than both Nioh and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
Souls Machines’ lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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ateed
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gridakl
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soul machines
GridAKL’s footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.
Dropbox goes all out in rebrand, positions itself as creative collaboration platform
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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storage
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dropbox
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cloud storage
Dropbox unveils vibrant revamp, pitching a platform for creators to unite and coalesce their innovative flair.