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.
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CFFC lobbies NZ telcos to offer scam call blocker for free
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
CFFC urges NZ telcos to offer free scam call blockers after successful trueCall trial stops 98% of nuisance calls.
Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.
'Immature' firms struggling to manage credential compromise
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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devops
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pam
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iam
Many firms overlook securing privileged credentials, despite 74% of breaches involving compromised access, revealing a worrying immaturity in PAM practices.
VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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motion computing
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ar
Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
Turkcell infuses blockchain into identity management
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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iam
A Turkish company called Turkcell has released a new identity management solution that works by harnessing the power of the blockchain.
Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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data privacy
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nato
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singapore personal data protection commission
Singapore is looking to implement a data portability requirement as part of the ongoing review of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).
Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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iot
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fitness tracker
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smartphones
A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.
Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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casb
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cybersecurity
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apps
If you ever believed your mobile device was less exposed to online threats, now's the time to take another look.
Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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lenovo
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amd
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mobility
Keeping in line with the torrent of product releases coming out of MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo has added a range of new devices to its ThinkPad family.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft's Julia White.
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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film
Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
AlgoSec integrates privileged account access security support
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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devops
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pam
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iam
AlgoSec updates security management solution with integration to CyberArk's Privileged Access Security solution.
UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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digital signage
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displays
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apple
The foldable smartphone wars have begun, with Samsung, Huawei, and other tech giants unveiling devices that challenge traditional phone limits.
Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
SecOps: Clear opportunities for powerful collaboration
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
If there's one thing security and IT ops professionals should do this year, the words 'team up' should be top priority.
Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smart home
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sharp
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home robots
Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.
DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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drones
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dji
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airport
If you're heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe's airports if you have any DJI equipment.
By 2040, landlines will probably be dead
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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uc
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landline
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technology gifts
Landlines could be obsolete by 2040, say tech experts, as 78% of users now seek plans without them, favouring smartphones and internet calling.
Popular Android apps track users and violate Google's policies
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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martech
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google
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adtech
Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.
How blockchain could help stop video piracy in its tracks
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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piracy
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linius
An Australian firm, Linius, has piloted blockchain technology that could eradicate video piracy, ensuring complete control for content creators.