Consumer tech stories - Page 25
AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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devops
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iaas
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it automation
AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.
Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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ddos
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surveillance
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smart home
Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras were urgently patched after Tenable Research uncovered seven severe vulnerabilities, allowing full control and DDoS usage.
Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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digital transformation
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fintech
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report
Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.
Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Workday unveils new financial and HR cloud innovations, names David Webster president for APAC, and secures Aurecon as its first engineering customer in ANZ.
New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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market research
Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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banking
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research director
Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.
Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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pc market
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it budget
Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.
Qualcomm and ZTE to bring cloud gaming to 5G
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The demonstration aims to demonstrate that console-quality mobile gaming experiences are achievable over live 5G networks.
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Fri, 10th May 2019
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robots
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drones
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smart home
If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
Hands-on Review: D-Link D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
D-Link's D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router combines ease of use with robust security features, making it suitable for both novice users and tech enthusiasts alike.
LG takes home over 140 awards at CES
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital signage
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displays
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ces
Including Engadget Best of CES Award in TV category for fifth consecutive year for the LG Signature OLED TV R.
Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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video
Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.
Vonzeal's Kaiser Baas acquisition ignites new era of customer-centric service
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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channel development
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feedback
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kaiser baas
Vonzeal's brands drive one main focus: consumer-centric, quality products that allow consumers to share their experiences.
Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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mulesoft
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security by design
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partners
IoT's rise poses grave security risks; enterprises seek secure integration and API-led strategies, experts say.
Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war
Mon, 28th May 2018
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google
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amazon
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alexa
Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.
Smiths City value falls as it reluctantly complies with ruling
Tue, 15th May 2018
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licensing
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smiths city
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employment court
Smiths City's stock value drops 4.6% as it faces reprimand from the Employment Court over unpaid meeting hours.
Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked
Mon, 14th May 2018
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licensing
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smiths city
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employment court
Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.
59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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trends & predictions
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facebook
Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.