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Samsung and Apple struggle to fend off fierce new market competitors
iOS

Samsung and Apple struggle to fend off fierce new market competitors

Samsung and Apple face mounting challenges as new data show iOS and Windows losing ground to Android in key markets, despite a bright spot in urban China.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
The Amazon Prime video app is now available on Apple TV
Apple

The Amazon Prime video app is now available on Apple TV

Amazon's Prime Video app is now available on Apple TV, expanding access in over 100 countries to a library that includes Amazon Originals and live sports.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic
Wearables

Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic

Fitbit unveils first update to Fitbit OS for Ionic smartwatch users, including over 60 apps and enhanced performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning
EduTech

Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning

Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award
Callaghan Innovation

Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award

The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what's possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost
Digital Transformation

Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Apple

Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors

Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
New AWS features make machine learning more accessible to developers
Unified Communications

New AWS features make machine learning more accessible to developers

Amazon SageMaker makes it easy to build, train, and deploy machine learning models, removing the heavy lifting and guesswork from the process.

By Kai Ping Lew • 9 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update
Privileged Access Management

Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update

Apple has been quick to address the major CVE-2017-13872 security flaw in its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 operating system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
AWS launches new IoT services for scale; brings Machine learning to the Edge
Hyperscale

AWS launches new IoT services for scale; brings Machine learning to the Edge

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced six new services for IoT devices, including AWS IoT 1-Click and AWS Greengrass ML Inference.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
IDC: Personal Computing Device market continues to decline
Microsoft

IDC: Personal Computing Device market continues to decline

The analyst says global shipments of PCD devices are expected to decline 2.7% year over year in 2017, however, all is not lost.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator
Wearables

Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator

Epson and DJI launch the world's first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Black Friday reveals the global trends headed to ANZ
Open source

Black Friday reveals the global trends headed to ANZ

Futuresource Consulting has announced the key findings from its latest global consumer electronics retail channel trends report.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: Visit animated worlds in Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Visit animated worlds in Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure

Much like Disneyland Adventures, Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure is another re-release that includes levels and characters from the famous movies.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Alta HR, reunited and it feels so good
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Alta HR, reunited and it feels so good

The Fitbit Alta is Fitbit's slimmest design yet, but don't mistake its simple design for a basic fitness band...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Why your gaming rig needs more memory
Gaming

Why your gaming rig needs more memory

Boost your gaming rig's performance with more RAM; it's an affordable, quick upgrade that sharpens graphics and ensures seamless gameplay, says Ballistix.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Plugging the digital drain on the campus data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Plugging the digital drain on the campus data center

Plugging the drain and creating a digital-ready higher education data center can start with simplifying all this complexity with a lifecycle approach.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017

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Hands-on Review: How the iPad Pro 10.5 took over my life
Gaming

Hands-on Review: How the iPad Pro 10.5 took over my life

Once a sceptic, a hands-on review reveals how the iPad Pro 10.5 transformed my tech life, replacing nearly every gadget in my arsenal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017