Technology Gifts stories - Page 43
The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.
Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
Adobe study finds ANZ marketers aren't very good at their jobs
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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martech
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marketing
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adobe
40% of local consumers think the promotional offers they receive just aren't the right ones for them. That figure is higher than the global average of 33%.
Android OS now FIDO2 certified, accelerating global migration
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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biometrics
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iam
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passwordless
Mobile apps and websites can now leverage FIDO standards to provide a simpler and secure biometric login for over a billion devices supporting Android 7.0+.
Popular Android apps track users and violate Google's policies
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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martech
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google
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adtech
Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.
Vodafone releases phones with child-safe features
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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edutech
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vodafone
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technology gifts
Along with the restriction capabilities, the Vodafone Smart N9 range also has a range of emergency and safety controls.
Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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google
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opinion
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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.
Four Chinese OEMs among top 10 global semiconductor customers
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Four Chinese OEMs—Huawei, Lenovo, BBK Electronics, and Xiaomi—have surged into the top 10 global semiconductor buyers, Gartner reveals.
Safeguarding the home network in the age of connectivity
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
The rapid rise of connected devices has made home networks more vulnerable to attacks. Ensuring robust router security is key in safeguarding modern homes.
ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
ASB Bank introduces Apple Pay, allowing over 500,000 customers to make secure, convenient contactless payments via compatible Apple devices.
The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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apple
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samsung
Futuresource has released its perspective on what Samsung Smart TV's new iTunes Movies and TV Show app means for Apple as a company.
OPPO aims to have 5G device launched by end of year
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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uc
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semiconductors
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5g & beyond
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working with Keysight Technologies to accelerate the development of their 5G smartphone.
A photo still enough to defeat face unlock of many phones
Sat, 12th Jan 2019
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
A new study by Consumentenbond reveals that 42 out of 110 smartphones tested can be unlocked using just a photo, challenging manufacturers' security claims.
Hands-on Review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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gaming
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mfa
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digital entertainment
Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
MulteFire announces industrial IoT network specification
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
The MulteFire Alliance has unveiled its Release 1.1 specification, optimised for industrial IoT, adding support for eMTC-U, NB-IoT-U, and new spectrum bands.
The 2018 Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
There was a lot to unpack at the Canalys APAC Channels Forum keynote. This long-form piece tries to cover all the most relevant points for ANZ.
HID Global brings high authentication to mobile
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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iam
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edr
The company's new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.
Hyperscalers hurling colossal capital at data centres
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
The old proverb 'you have to spend money to make money' could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.
BlackBerry buys out cybersecurity AI firm Cylance
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry is acquiring cybersecurity firm Cylance for $1.4bn in cash, allowing the latter to operate as an independent business unit.
Study claims Denmark has been misled by hyperscale data centres
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Despite repeated assurances from Danish ministers, almost none of the new hyperscale data centres are reusing their waste heat.
Tensions between China and US causing cloud war
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Ongoing trade tensions between China and the US are having a significant impact on the cloud service providers market.
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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google
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2degrees
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vodafone
Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.