About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 30
NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 16 Series SUPER GPUs
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
NVIDIA unveils the new GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GTX 1650 SUPER, boasting up to 50% more performance with new GDDR6 memory and enhanced streaming features.
Apple AirPods Pro: A new design, but no battery improvements
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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digital entertainment
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apple
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digital music
Apple unveils AirPods Pro with a fresh design and advanced noise cancellation; however, battery life remains unchanged. Available from 30 October for NZD $449.
Securing the unknown with visibility and control
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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arrow ecs
Digital transformation hinges on security, but organisations can't protect what they can't see. Arrow ECS ANZ's eBook offers guidance on visibility and control.
No joke - researchers have created 'caressable' artificial skin
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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robots
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biology
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phone case
UK and French scientists have engineered synthetic skin that responds to touch, turning your smartphone into an unexpectedly caressable device.
The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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data science
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quantum computing
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google
Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.
Microsoft & SAP to accelerate SAP S/4HANA adoption on Azure
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft partners with SAP to streamline SAP S/4HANA cloud migration on Azure, aiming to reduce costs and simplify transitions for enterprise customers.
Tribal Group scores five-year contract with NSW education firm
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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student administration systems
Tribal Group secures five-year contract with New South Wales-based HETI to implement new student management system.
Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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apps
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
HPE rolls out 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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healthtech
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workforce technology
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hpe
HPE now offers 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees, as part of a new suite of health and wellness programs aimed at fostering work-life balance.
The inherent flaws in big data analysis
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Big data analysis promises quick business insights but often falters due to mismanaged dimensions and hierarchies, warns analytics firm TIBCO.
Instagram to roll out better third party access controls
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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data privacy
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instagram
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data sharing
Instagram is introducing enhanced controls for users to manage third-party app access to their data, rolling out over the next six months.
Adobe rolls out improvements to Document Cloud
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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ecm
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martech
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adobe
Adobe enhances Document Cloud with features like improved search, new mobile editing capabilities, and deeper Box integration to boost productivity.
Razer fits latest gaming laptop with infrared keyboard tech
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gaming notebook
Razer's new gaming laptop has opted for optical keyboard technologies designed to register faster key presses and more commands in the heat of the battle.
APAC lights the way for women in executive roles
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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board of directors
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credit suisse
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women in technology
Asia Pacific leads in women executive roles, as global female board representation doubles in a decade, says Credit Suisse's 2019 Gender 3000 report.
Google launches four new home products
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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google
Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Special Ops: What you'll need to play on PC
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
It's little more than a week before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Special Ops launches across the world on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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software updates
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is stepping up to become more like its cousin the Note 10, with a bunch of new software updates, camera tools and Windows integration.
AMD launches Radeon 5500 series GPUs for desktops & notebooks
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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lenovo
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hp
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acer
AMD unveils the Radeon 5500 series GPUs exclusively for preconfigured desktops and notebooks, promising significant performance boosts for gamers.
Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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spacetech
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virgin galactic
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satellite
Boeing is throwing its weight – and its wallet – behind Sir Richard Branson's spaceflight company Virgin Galactic.
Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
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technology gifts
After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.