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Huawei sitting pretty in China's smartphone market
Semiconductors

Huawei sitting pretty in China's smartphone market

Huawei dominates China's smartphone market, achieving highest market share in eight years as competitors falter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet
Crypto

Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet

Digital ID wallet is designed to only share with third parties information that the citizen is willing to share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market
Samsung

Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market

Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Data Analytics

Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy

Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple
Endpoint Protection

Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

Apple is set to acquire Intel's smartphone modem business for USD $1 billion, integrating 2,200 employees and over 17,000 wireless technology patents.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Gartner highlights importance of master data management
Mobile Device Management

Gartner highlights importance of master data management

Gartner's 2018 report spotlights the shifting dynamics in master data management, favouring innovative smaller vendors over larger ones.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Serial killer or victim of the times? Unravel the case of Black Widow
Gaming

Serial killer or victim of the times? Unravel the case of Black Widow

The Black Widow allows players to investigate the true case of Australia's first female serial killer, Louisa Collins.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
LG rolls out Apple AirPlay 2 on 2019 ThinQ AI TVs
Digital Signage

LG rolls out Apple AirPlay 2 on 2019 ThinQ AI TVs

Users can stream their favourite movies and television shows from the Apple TV app and other video apps as well as view photos directly on their LG AI TVs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards
Marketing Technologies

Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Malware

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Tinder

Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app

Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
BlackBerry launches new threat hunting solution
AI Security

BlackBerry launches new threat hunting solution

CylanceGUARD is a subscription-based offering that validates, triages, analyses, prioritises, and automates analyst and incident engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump

The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: The Belkin DuraTek Plus charging cable will outlast your device
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Belkin DuraTek Plus charging cable will outlast your device

Belkin's new DuraTek Plus charging cable boasts enhanced strength, a sleek design, and a five-year warranty, potentially outlasting your device.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Startup launches AI-powered music curation service
Digital Entertainment

Startup launches AI-powered music curation service

Revolutionary AI music curation service, Musiio, promises precise tagging and playlist generation at lightning speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

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NZ digital advertising revenue reaches $275m in Q1
Digital Signage

NZ digital advertising revenue reaches $275m in Q1

Search advertising was the most popular advertising medium, accounting for 63.3% of total advertising revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Fintech

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens

OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019