Smart Devices stories
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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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verdantix
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user interface
Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
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Meizu returns to Malaysia with new products & DreamSmart ecosystem
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malaysia
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meizu
Meizu returns to Malaysia, launching the Meizu 21 smartphone and MYVU AR Smart Glasses as part of their DreamSmart ecosystem, advancing AI integration.
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UK-Japan initiative tackles malware threats in 5G & 6G networks
Tue, 14th May 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
UK-Japan research initiative led by Aston Business School's Prof. Chang aims to tackle mounting malware threats in advanced telecoms, leveraging an £80,000 ISPF grant for pioneering AI solutions.
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UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
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AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Global AI-enabled biometric market, currently worth USD $12.7 billion, projected to skyrocket to US$50.5 billion by 2031.
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Australian researchers develop privacy-focused robotic cameras
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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robots
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Australian universities develop new robotic camera design to protect privacy with smart devices, scrambling visual data to a point of unrecognisability.
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Hands-on review: Maono Wireless Microphone WM620 Series
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Given my lack of descriptive vocabulary, I thought I’d take you through what Maono says before describing my experience using the WM620 series. .
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EcoFlow powers up the savings for its Easter Holiday sale
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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solar power
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ebay
EcoFlow launches grand Easter sale, offering hefty discounts on portable power solutions and eco-friendly systems from March 8th to April 1st.
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Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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reviews
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is one of the first of a new generation of notebooks sporting an Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processor.
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Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 770 NC noise-cancelling headphones
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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wireless headphones
We at FutureFive NZ have been lucky enough to review the brand-new JBL LIVE 770 noise-cancelling headphones, which were released in January 2024. .
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Hands-on review: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H AI-enabled notebook processor
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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reviews
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ai
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personal computing devices
At CES 2024, Intel allowed Techday to test the AI capabilities of its new Core Ultra notebook processors.
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Hands-on review: Mobile Pixels Duex Max DS: Time to double up!
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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reviews
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displays & projectors
Duex Max DS is a 14.1” portable monitor that clips to your laptop magnetically. For me, it means a doubling of my workspace, with everything in my line of sight without having to raise my head. .
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Gentrack invests AUD $12m in Aussie energy-tech firm Amber
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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solar power
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cba
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gentrack
Gentrack invests AUD $12m into Amber, joining an AUD $29m Series C funding round to globalise the Australian firm's advanced energy optimisation tech towards a sustainable future.
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TikTok trends reveal top voice assistant hacks for optimal use
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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siri
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hands-free
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google
A surge in searches for voice assistant tricks by 304% sparks TikTok tech savants from FatJoe to reveal top hacks - enhancing user experiences.
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STMicroelectronics & ProvenRun attain key security certification
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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smart devices
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developers
STMicroelectronics and ProvenRun achieve Level 3 security certification for STM32Trust TEE Secure Manager, offering robust cost-effective cybersecurity for developers and accelerating IoT device security.
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Hands-on review: Intel NUC 12-PRO Wall Street Canyon
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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reviews
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endpoint protection
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edr
The new Intel NUC impresses with its tiny size and customizable features, offering powerful computing in a compact package.
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OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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digital entertainment
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ces
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streaming
At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.
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AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
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Hands-on review: Rakuten Kobo Nia
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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mobility
The Rakuten Kobo Nia is described by Kobo as “our friendliest e-reader yet” on their website. Accompany me on my journey, and we’ll see if it lives up to this encouraging statement.
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French startup ProvenRun secures £15m for cybersecurity expansion
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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france
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funding
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m in Series A round to expand its cybersecurity capabilities, led by Tikehau Capital.