Consumer tech stories - Page 11
In pictures: Product galore at CES 2016
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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More than 3800 exhibitors unveiled their latest technologies at arguably the world's largest technology event, CES 2016, held in Las Vegas last week.
Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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edutech
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tertiary education
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voice
Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.
'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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analyst report
Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Ovum: New Apple lineup just 'me too' rather than innovative
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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Apple's latest launch has ensured the company's success for another year, but Apple's competitive edge is 'dangerously fading away' says analyst.
The slow but steady uptake of enterprise IoT
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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red hat
Only 12% of enterprises are currently rolling out an IoT solution, but 43% see it as immediately important, says Red Hat.
Cheap smartphones dominating handset race
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.
Cisco puts Spark into unified comms and collaboration
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Cisco is attempting to revolutionize UC with its online tool Cisco Spark, aiming to refine user experience and embrace consumer technologies.
Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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digital signage
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quantum computing
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digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
Internet of things a dramatic change says Samsung chief
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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consumer tech
Samsung's CEO hails the Internet of Things as a pivotal shift, promising a more efficient and connected future at CES 2015.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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analyst report
The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
Apple and the inevitability of disruption…
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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apps
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windows
'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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ovum
The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
The role of the datacentre today
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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virtualisation
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uc
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hyperscale
Data centres have evolved from mere storage facilities to integral components of business strategy, driving innovation and efficiency amidst a data explosion.
News: Flashback numbers update, Valve-Apple meeting never happened, Path Finder 6, and more!
Sun, 22nd Apr 2012
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Over 650k Macs remain plagued by the Flashback trojan, debunking Symantec's 140k claim. Meanwhile, Valve denies an Apple meeting and Path Finder 6 launches.
Hendry in as GM at AVG
Tue, 10th May 2011
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cybersecurity
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management
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avg technologies
Sam Hendry joins AVG as the new general manager, bringing extensive experience in government and IT. Hendry aims to bolster the company's ambitious growth.