Australian Stories

The behind the scene superheroes of Australia's digital revolution

Unsung Aussie IT pros fuel the nation's digital transformation, pivotal in our tech-dependent society yet often overlooked.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Cybersecurity

No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats

Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

Digital Signage

“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020

As we continue to make rapid advances in technological innovation, people worldwide have been rapidly embracing the virtual personal assistant (VPA).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet

With so much thought going into the engineering I can report nothing negative about his little beauty. Certainly a worthwhile investment.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value

Armed with an Intel Core i3 processor, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is pretty zippy upon startup, and I found it easy to use the touch screen controls.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches amazing clothing line inspired by... stock images?

Adobe has stepped into the fashion world with the launch of its own clothing line, taking inspiration from random stock photos.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Virtualisation

Why aren't executives taking cybersecurity seriously?

Cybercrime is perhaps the most serious threat today, yet many executives still underestimate the risks that it poses to their organisation.

By Raymond Maisano • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

Internet of Things

Prepare for the IoT onslaught: Devices set to outnumber users

By 2020, Internet of Things devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones will outnumber users 3x, putting pressure on the network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo MiiX 700 Tablet - the best of all worlds

Recently I've been fortunate to review a range of tablets. The Lenovo MiiX 700 is the latest one and the specifications suggest it's a goody.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Intel

Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn't matter

Under its hood the hardware includes Intel's latest quad-core i7 CPU. The usually anaemic Intel integrated graphics got a serious dose of steroids.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Microsoft

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

HP's all-out attack on the PC gaming market

HP has released a range of dedicated gaming computers called OMEN, featuring laptops, desktops, and accessories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

Notebook

Exclusive: Dove Electronics on crusade to power up reseller print revenues

Think print is dead? No chance says Dove Electronics. In fact it's a growing – and potentially profitable – market for Kiwi resellers the distie says.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech

If you like to customise your sounds, lead active lifestyles and despise connecting cables, these earbuds could be the answer you've been looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016

Gaming

Step away from the screen: Survey finds Kiwis' eye strain is a huge problem

New findings show eye strain is a bigger problem than ever in NZ, and optometrists are urging us to step away from our screens, or use protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016