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Mobile AI market to hit US$17.83b by 2023 with APAC at its centre
Semiconductors

Mobile AI market to hit US$17.83b by 2023 with APAC at its centre

The growth of the market can be attributed to demand for AI-capable processors for mobile devices, rise in cognitive computing, and AI applications.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Surveillance

Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo

The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: Motorola moto g6 play & moto e5: Mobiles with power and pizzazz
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Motorola moto g6 play & moto e5: Mobiles with power and pizzazz

Motorola's moto g6 and moto e5 impress with user-friendly features, sharp displays, and strong performance, offering real competition in the Android market.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
MOBOTIX announces new range of video surveillance cameras
Surveillance

MOBOTIX announces new range of video surveillance cameras

MOBOTIX MOVE also is the first MOBOTIX camera range with motorised varifocal lenses, high-speed mechanical Pan-Tilt-Zoom and Speed Domes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'
Data Protection

Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
How do you secure a home that's smarter than you?
Internet of Things

How do you secure a home that's smarter than you?

As smart home technology continues to advance, securing these devices is becoming increasingly crucial. Here's how to keep your smart home safe.

By Tim Falinski • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Western Digital announces product line geared for AI-powered video surveillance
Surveillance

Western Digital announces product line geared for AI-powered video surveillance

According to IDC, the amount of big data exabytes generated by surveillance solutions is expected to grow by 25% per year through 2021.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
Firewalls

Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Australia's Big W to stock DJI drones
Drones

Australia's Big W to stock DJI drones

Despite harsh operating conditions imposed by the Australian regulators, drone ownership in Australia is about to get massive boost.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Hands-on Review: Fujifilm X-H1 Digital Camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fujifilm X-H1 Digital Camera

The Fujifilm X-H1 camera is a game-changer, packed with features that will captivate both amateurs and pros alike.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Freewell upgrades the DJI Mavic Air drone with new accessories
Drones

Freewell upgrades the DJI Mavic Air drone with new accessories

Action camera specialists Freewell Gear have extended their range to include accessories for the small but perfectly formed DJI Mavic Air drone.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
SecuriThings unveils two-click deployment to protect IP cameras
Distributed Denial of Service

SecuriThings unveils two-click deployment to protect IP cameras

Hacked security cameras can suffer severe performance degradation and become unable to communicate properly when needed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?
Surveillance

What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Aruba introduces integrated SD-WAN, LAN and security solution
Firewalls

Aruba introduces integrated SD-WAN, LAN and security solution

Branch operators face increased complexity and inefficiencies with different tools for managing the network and security from different vendors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he'd breach an enterprise
Malware

EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he'd breach an enterprise

Carbon Black's Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Jun 2018
Melbourne's Metro Trains taps Extreme Networks to power CCTV system
Network Infrastructure

Melbourne's Metro Trains taps Extreme Networks to power CCTV system

Extreme Networks says the solution will deliver an agile, adaptive, and secure network for Metro Trains that supports its CCTV system.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
NETGEAR adds Power-over-Ethernet capability to Smart Managed Pro Switches
Network Infrastructure

NETGEAR adds Power-over-Ethernet capability to Smart Managed Pro Switches

Netgears its range of Smart Managed Pro Switches with four new switches that support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) and SFP ports for fibre uplinks.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots
Robotics

Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots

Invert Robotics, a New Zealand firm, has been recognised for its life-saving robot 'Alfie', which enhances safety in chemical, industrial, and energy sectors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018