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Dell leads declining PC monitor market
Network Infrastructure

Dell leads declining PC monitor market

Despite a shrinking market, Dell holds its lead in global PC monitor sales with a 16.8% share, thanks to robust growth in Central-Eastern Europe and Canada.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Apple, Google, and Facebook stake claims for bigger piece of communications services pie
Software Development

Apple, Google, and Facebook stake claims for bigger piece of communications services pie

Apple, Google and Facebook are all vying to strengthen their communications capabilities through messaging apps and integration.

By Neha Dharia • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
BYOD fuelling growth in workspace aggregator sector
Bring Your Own Device

BYOD fuelling growth in workspace aggregator sector

As BYOD policies gain traction, the workspace aggregator market is set to see a 12% spike, sparking a competitive tech scramble.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?
Apple

Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?

According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Bring Your Own Device

Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Health Technologies

Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Facebook introduces 360 photos
AR, VR & Metaverse

Facebook introduces 360 photos

This medium enables new opportunities for creativity, and we're excited to see what kinds of 360 photos get shared on Facebook.

By Andy Huang • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database
Cybersecurity

Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Digital assistants: The future of the connected home
Application Programming Interface

Digital assistants: The future of the connected home

Fast forward three years from now and at least 25 percent of households in developed economies will have digital assistants.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Why cloud mobile strategies will beat apps
Software-as-a-Service

Why cloud mobile strategies will beat apps

With worldwide sales of mobile phones still surging, organisations that don't have a mobile & cloud strategy will be left behind.

By Paul James • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Internet of Things

Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
HP announce a worldwide voluntary battery recall
Power / Energy

HP announce a worldwide voluntary battery recall

HP initiates global recall for certain notebooks' batteries amid overheating fears, urges immediate cessation of use.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Apple makes its latest move with the smart home
iOS

Apple makes its latest move with the smart home

Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.

By Michael Philpott • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Table-top war-gaming comes to life with Total War: Warhammer
Gaming

Table-top war-gaming comes to life with Total War: Warhammer

Darren Price returns to the world of Warhammer, nearly thirty years since playing the now legendary role-playing game with Total War: Warhammer.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Wavelink dials up alarm and messaging distie deal
Health Technologies

Wavelink dials up alarm and messaging distie deal

Wavelink will be connecting local resellers with a new alarm and messaging opportunity after signing a deal with Sweden's Cobs AB.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Wearables' steady growth will reach 213.6 million shipments by 2020
Analyst report

Wearables' steady growth will reach 213.6 million shipments by 2020

IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker forecasts continued growth in wearables: 213.6 million unit shipments by 2020.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Health Technologies

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards

A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016