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IDC: Global smart cities spending will near $100b this year
Smart Cities

IDC: Global smart cities spending will near $100b this year

Global spending on smart cities will soar to USD $95.8 billion in 2019, with major investments from Singapore, New York City, Tokyo, and London.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
DLC review: Marvel's Spider-Man 'Silver Lining'
Gaming

DLC review: Marvel's Spider-Man 'Silver Lining'

Not only is the main story fun to play through, but Spider-Man also ties up loose ends with the side missions too.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
It's not a bird, not a plane, but a real flying Spyro
Gaming

It's not a bird, not a plane, but a real flying Spyro

In case you've got a trip to the United States on the card soon and want a quirky travel pic, it might pay to look up in the skies….

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018
Blockchain

Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018

An Australian blockchain firm scooped up first place at the Extreme Tech Challenge at Sir Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
How Samsung aims to use advanced AI to create business opportunities
Artificial Intelligence

How Samsung aims to use advanced AI to create business opportunities

Samsung to open new AI research centre in New York City, led by EVP Daniel Lee, to strengthen AI capabilities. Centre to focus on robotics research.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Hands-on Review: Is Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 the best superhero game of all time?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 the best superhero game of all time?

The crown for best Spidey game ever is debatable again because Insomniac's Spider-Man PS4 gives Spider-Man 2 a run for its money.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
IDC forecasts smart city spending will reach $158 billion by 2022
Smart Cities

IDC forecasts smart city spending will reach $158 billion by 2022

On a geographic basis, the APAC region, including China and Japan, will account for nearly 42% of global spending in 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace
Unified Communications

New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace

Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.

By Ellie Martin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered will be available on March 20, 2018, for PlayStation 4.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Risk management firm Exiger appoints new APAC regional chair
Risk & Compliance

Risk management firm Exiger appoints new APAC regional chair

Exiger names Daniel Banes MD and APAC chair for Hong Kong, as it expands its presence in the Asia Pacific market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Big Red Group secures exclusive reseller rights for AI marketing platform Albert in ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Big Red Group secures exclusive reseller rights for AI marketing platform Albert in ANZ

Albert is a fully autonomous, enterprise-level artificial intelligence marketing platform that drives digital marketing campaigns.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Forget proprietary hardware in the data centre, Verizon has a new solution
Edge Computing

Forget proprietary hardware in the data centre, Verizon has a new solution

Instead of purchasing and installing proprietary hardware in their data centres, customers can now get enterprise-level network capability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
New data center cooling tech - crucial to achieving carbon reduction goals
DataCentre infrastructure

New data center cooling tech - crucial to achieving carbon reduction goals

Countries around the globe are taking definitive steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, consequently, their carbon footprint.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

New York City stories

Innovative wastewater treatment changing city infrastructure
Smart Cities

Innovative wastewater treatment changing city infrastructure

Drought-hit cities are turning sewage into a valuable supply, cutting demand on drinking water and easing pressure on rivers and seas.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?
Smart Cities

Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?

As cities tighten scooter rules, dockless electric rides are testing whether they can shift short car trips and ease congestion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished
Construction

The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished

Some skyscrapers are demolished after damage, obsolescence or changing use, despite their towering scale and historical presence.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business
Smart Cities

Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business

Rising demand for homes, jobs and green space is driving multi-billion-dollar city makeovers from Paris to New York and Cairo.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Timber construction on the rise
Smart Cities

Timber construction on the rise

A 220-metre timber tower could clean contaminated reservoir water while opening one-eighth of Central Park to swimming and sailing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017