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D-Link releases Wi-Fi 6 enabled smart router

D-Link ANZ's DIR-X1560 router revolutionises smart homes with its AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 technology for smoother connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

Hands-on Review: Google Nest Mini 2nd generation smart speaker

Google's Nest Mini 2nd Gen impresses with sleek design, effortless setup, and versatile Google Assistant features that even tech novices can navigate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020

Data Privacy

Android 11 Beta is here - here's what to expect

Google's Android 11 Beta debuts on Pixel phones this week, bringing enhanced communication, privacy features, and seamless smart device control.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020

Partner Programmes

Google and WWF partner to bring sustainability to fashion industry

WWF and Google have joined forces to develop a fashion sustainability platform to aid responsible sourcing decisions in the industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020

Google

New Pixel features drop, with big focus on health and safety

Google's latest Pixel update emphasises personal health and safety with enhanced apps and adaptive battery features, available from June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Marketing Technologies

Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ

Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020

Firewalls

Google most popular brand to impersonate in phishing campaigns - report

A new report from Barracuda released today shows 100,000 attacks impersonating reputable brands, with 65% of this figure using Google as a masquerade.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020

Unified Communications

Google Meet is officially here, for free

Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Google

YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions

Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Smart Home

Google to demand two-factor authentication across Nest accounts

Google is upping security on its popular Nest devices, enforcing two-factor authentication for all users, aiming to enhance account protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed

Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Unified Communications

Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users

Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

Wearables

Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny

Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020

Hyperscale

Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes

Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet

Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020