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Will Apple’s new face recognition replace fingerprint verification?
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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martech
Gartner analyst, CK Lu explains three reasons why fingerprint's days are numbered and 3D sensing technology is the next big thing on smartphones.
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Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.
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'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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selfie
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mobile apps
Health and safety is becoming less of a bore and more interactive, thanks to an app developer who is encouraging workplaces to use selfies.
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Is social media destroying our photos?
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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creative technologies
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selfie
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photo sharing
Snap decisions: Exploring how social media platforms are shaping the fate and face of our digital memories.
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Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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social media
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cyberbullying
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selfie
New book ‘Love Yourself(ie)’ equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom the ultimate all in one phone camera for the discerning photographer or just another toy?.
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The Ugly Selfie...
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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social media
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selfie
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cios
The ugly selfie trend is gaining popularity as people poke fun at the selfie obsession and embrace their imperfections.
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Win for Samsung as Oscars ‘selfie’ crashes Twitter…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Spacey, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - now that’s what you call a Samsung selfie.
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Android App of the Week - Facebook
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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creative technologies
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apps
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instagram
Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.