• TECH

  Welcoming the hybrid era

  Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/11/2023

  » In a groundbreaking move, tech giant HP made its presence felt at South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney 2023, a creative arts festival that has been a cornerstone of innovation and creativity for the past 36 years.

• TECH

  Google bets on offline stores

  Life, James Hein, Published on 09/06/2021

  » Google is looking to venture into the area where Microsoft failed but Apple still does well, the brick-and-mortar retail store. The first of these will be opened in Chelsea, New York, allowing customers to find their devices like Pixel phones and Pixelbooks, Fitbits and Nest at a physical location. All subject to the latest Covid rules of course.

• TECH

  Think twice before going with Huawei

  Life, James Hein, Published on 28/04/2021

  » The Chinese firm Huawei is in the limelight again for allegedly snooping on the Dutch prime minister's phone calls, with the information used to track down Chinese dissidents. This was a while back and it only came to light now because back then the Dutch were worried about exposure. Huawei was able to do this because they have core components in the Netherlands' mobile network. The result was that Huawei employees could not only listen in on any conversation but also identify those in the conversations across their 3G and 4G networks. Even today, the Chinese have admin-level access due to the network management outsourcing deal. Huawei strenuously denied any wrongdoing but those thinking that their 5G Huawei networks will be safe might want to rethink this or look very carefully at the access granted under the contracts.

• TECH

  Think twice before going with Huawei

  Life, James Hein, Published on 28/04/2021

  » The Chinese firm Huawei is in the limelight again for allegedly snooping on the Dutch prime minister's phone calls, with the information used to track down Chinese dissidents. This was a while back and it only came to light now because back then the Dutch were worried about exposure. Huawei was able to do this because they have core components in the Netherlands' mobile network. The result was that Huawei employees could not only listen in on any conversation but also identify those in the conversations across their 3G and 4G networks. Even today, the Chinese have admin-level access due to the network management outsourcing deal. Huawei strenuously denied any wrongdoing but those thinking that their 5G Huawei networks will be safe might want to rethink this or look very carefully at the access granted under the contracts.

• TECH

  Google lays claim to 'quantum supremacy'

  Business, Reuters, Published on 25/10/2019

  » BERLIN/SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc's Google says it has achieved a breakthrough in computing research by using a quantum computer to solve in minutes a complex problem that would take today's most powerful supercomputer thousands of years to crack.

• TECH

  RBT Beoplay E6

  Life, AKIN, Published on 12/09/2018

  » The Beoplay E6 features in-ear Bluetooth neckband earphones offering contemporary design and a consistent high sound performance in challenging environments. The earphones come with built-in microphone and in-cord remote. Clicking the earphones together will automatically power down Beoplay E6 to save battery.

• TECH

  Nokia 2

  Life, AKIN, Published on 20/12/2017

  » Nokia 2 combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform and a 12.7cm, high quality display with the pure, secure and up to date Android experience. Its sleek frame is precision-machined from a single block of aluminium while Corning Gorilla Glass is complemented by sculpted polycarbonate on the back. It comes with 8MP rear camera featuring automatic scene detection and autofocus and 5MP front camera, and a high capacity 4100mAh battery.

• TECH

  Even writers need to think before tweeting

  Life, James Hein, Published on 16/08/2017

  » Without the internet, there would only ever be part of a story. Consider the recent example of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. She watched an edited video and then took to the internet using her fame to decry the treatment of a small child by a prominent leader. Her concerns were quickly and widely spread but the unedited footage showed the opposite. Even the mother of the child finally got involved and asked the internet to please tell J.K. Rowling that she was wrong. At the time of writing Rowling had apologised to the mother but not the leader she smeared. In the current fast pace and instant Twitter-response world it is important to take a step back and do some personal investigation before reacting, often incorrectly, to a flash tweet or news story. If you see a clip try and find the full or unedited version, that extra time can save you from future embarrassment, though some personalities seem to be immune to it.

• TECH

  A quantum leap for computers

  Life, James Hein, Published on 22/02/2017

  » According to Prof Winfried Hensinger of the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, he and his team have the first practical design for a quantum computer. Like millions of others, I have struggled to come to an understanding of quantum mechanics and how a quantum computer might work.

• TECH

  Microsoft's ultimate split laptop

  Business, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 03/12/2016

  » Speed, versatility and mobility are still strong selling points when it comes to Surface. If you're looking for a full-fledged computer that you can easily carry around and use comfortably on any surface, look no further than the Surface Pro 4.

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