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Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration
Firewalls

Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration

Running on Microsoft Azure, the Sophos integration will enable IT administrators to configure individual device usage policies within Microsoft Intune.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Customer Experience

Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year

Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'
AI Security

AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as the key to improved cybersecurity, according to a study by BlackBerry Cylance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Mat gets axed
Apple

Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Mat gets axed

Apple has pulled all plans to bring its anticipated AirPower Wireless Charging Mat to market, because it can't live up to Apple's 'high standards'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Canalys: Not all doom and gloom for PC market
Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Not all doom and gloom for PC market

Pockets of growth, both in segments and geography, will persist, particularly in Asia Pacific, one of two regions to avoid shipment declines in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire
Hyperscale

Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire

Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Malware

ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack

ASUS' genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds

For those of us who demand high quality performance and durability, this model will have you drooling with delight. I'll see you down at the phone shop.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+
Gaming

Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+

Whether you're after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
BYOD can be secure with the right measures
Endpoint Protection

BYOD can be secure with the right measures

Companies that embrace BYOD are giving employees more freedom to work remotely, resulting in increased productivity, cost savings, and talent retention.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices
Apple

Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices

New California legislation could give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, challenging manufacturers' control over repairs.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch GT
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch GT

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Watch GT. It's converted me from being anti-smartwatch to someone who's genuinely considering buying one.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and the Amazfit Bip

Xiaomi impresses with its solid Mi Mix 3 smartphone and the budget-friendly Amazfit Bip smartwatch, showcasing innovation and value in the tech sector.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality
Digital Entertainment

Apple's AirPods now come with 'Hey Siri' functionality

The new AirPods come with a standard case or a Wireless Charging Case that holds additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade
PC Hardware

Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade

Tired of slow typing, lagging tabs, and choppy videos? Consider upgrading your PC's RAM. Here are five signs it's time for a memory boost.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Aussies out of love with smartphone upgrades
Apple

Aussies out of love with smartphone upgrades

Australia's smartphone market saw a 9% decline in shipments in 2018. Industry analysts cite a lack of innovation and economic pressures as key factors.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
IDC: Aussie PC market back on the downhill
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Aussie PC market back on the downhill

After two quarters of near 10% growth, the Australian PC market dipped -2.5% in 4Q18 - a trend that looks set to continue in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
IDC: NZ's PC market surprise growth will not last
Windows

IDC: NZ's PC market surprise growth will not last

Despite the growth witnessed at the end of 2018, IDC predicts that New Zealand's traditional PC market in 2019 will decline by -4.4% YoY.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019