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US research team takes biometric scanning to heart

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Malware

Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again

It's a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

iOS

Top three underrated iOS 11 features

Under all the noise of the release, it is easy for some of the smaller yet incredibly useful features of the update to go unnoticed...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Malware

MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text

MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Storage

Apple's macOS High Sierra now available - here's what you need to know

Apple has released macOS High Sierra, its latest operating system, featuring new core technologies and improved storage methods.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Gaming

WWE 2K18 is bodyslamming its way onto the PC later this year

2K Games has confirmed that it is releasing WWE 2K18 onto the PC platform. The best news is that it's coming out sooner than you think.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Manufacturing

Number of APAC manufacturers with 'smart factories' to triple by 2022

In a world-leading effort, almost half of APAC manufacturers will have fully connected factories by 2022 with tech use among them expected to surge.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Wearables

68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017

iOS

ManageEngine promises day one iOS 11 support

ManageEngine's Mobile Device Manager Plus now supports iOS 11 features, including QR code scanning and Classroom app enhancements.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017

Google

Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership

Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017

Software Development

Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update

Thousands of apps will disappear from the App Store as iOS 11 kills 32-bit apps, potentially resulting in a loss of revenue for businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

iOS

iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update

iOS 11 rolls out with AR capabilities, enhanced Siri, and a revamped App Store, marking the most significant update for iPad yet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017