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The smartphone arms race just got tighter
Samsung

The smartphone arms race just got tighter

While Samsung's new S10+ has some impressive new features, it's playing catch up to other Android devices already offering a lot of the same technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Milestone: How video management software improves access control
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone: How video management software improves access control

Integrated solutions like this are particularly useful in busy industries such as mining, energy and logistics.

By Jordan Cullis • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Nokia's new phone has so many cameras, guys
Nokia

Nokia's new phone has so many cameras, guys

The Nokia 9 PureView boasts a world first - a five-camera array system, capturing every shot with all five cameras and 10x the amount of light.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
How DJI aims to enable enterprise level drone operations
Drones

How DJI aims to enable enterprise level drone operations

DJI FlightHub software enables organisations to manage all aspects of their commercial drone operations from a single platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Could Vivo's pop-up phone camera be the future?
Vivo

Could Vivo's pop-up phone camera be the future?

Vivo's V15Pro, debuting at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, features a groundbreaking Elevating Front Camera, three rear-cameras, and bezel-less display.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Surprises and highlights from Samsung's Unpacked launch event
Samsung

Surprises and highlights from Samsung's Unpacked launch event

The event features devices that are Samsung's answer to skeptics who say everything that can be done has already been done.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Renesas develops 28nm MCU with virtualisation-assisted functions
Virtualisation

Renesas develops 28nm MCU with virtualisation-assisted functions

Renesas unveils new 28nm MCU for automotive applications, featuring hardware-based virtualisation, SR-BIST, and Gigabit Ethernet for next-gen E/E architecture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Samsung previews the new Galaxy Tab S5e
Gaming

Samsung previews the new Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung's latest iteration of its popular Galaxy tablet, the Tab S5e, seems to showcase that it is actually possible to be larger and lighter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit
Smart Home

D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit

The Omna Wire-Free Full HD cameras and accompanying Wi-Fi Hub offer a number of new features, including Alexa/Assistant support.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Facial recognition tech can identify partial images of people
Digital Signage

Facial recognition tech can identify partial images of people

Facial recognition tech by NEC now identifies people from partial images, analysing clothes and body shape, even if faces are obscured, with 90% accuracy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
LG G8 ThinkQ will include IR facial recognition
Surveillance

LG G8 ThinkQ will include IR facial recognition

LG partners with Infineon to bring advanced IR face recognition to its G8 ThinQ, using Time-of-Flight tech for speedy, secure biometric authentication.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Report finds automotive industry seriously wanting in cybersecurity
Cartech

Report finds automotive industry seriously wanting in cybersecurity

Findings from a new report have laid the automotive industry's cybersecurity practices bare after highlighting critical cybersecurity deficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Intel breaks its own record with Super Bowl drone show
Drones

Intel breaks its own record with Super Bowl drone show

Intel smashed its own record at Super Bowl LIII, dazzling viewers with a live drone light show featuring 150 drones, enhancing Maroon 5's performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Fujifilm to release X-T30 mirrorless camera next month
FujiFilm

Fujifilm to release X-T30 mirrorless camera next month

Fujifilm's X-T30 mirrorless camera hits shelves next month with features sure to delight photography enthusiasts. Pricing starts at USD $1649.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races
Digital Entertainment

Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races

If data can help a boat go faster, racing teams and fans alike at this year's SailGP in Sydney will get a front-row seat.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping

Samsung and Trade Me unveil a groundbreaking AI-powered shopping experience, allowing users to snap photos and find similar items instantly via Bixby Vision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019