About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 26
Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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software updates
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is stepping up to become more like its cousin the Note 10, with a bunch of new software updates, camera tools and Windows integration.
AMD launches Radeon 5500 series GPUs for desktops & notebooks
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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lenovo
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hp
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acer
AMD unveils the Radeon 5500 series GPUs exclusively for preconfigured desktops and notebooks, promising significant performance boosts for gamers.
Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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spacetech
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virgin galactic
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satellite
Boeing is throwing its weight – and its wallet – behind Sir Richard Branson's spaceflight company Virgin Galactic.
Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
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technology gifts
After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.
You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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virtualisation
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microsoft
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veeam
Veeam's annual VeeamON conference goes virtual on 20 November, bringing top IT experts, 5,000 attendees, and exclusive sessions directly to your office.
D-Link wins Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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d-link
D-Link ANZ has clinched the Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth, spotlighting its stellar contribution to innovation, cost management, and training.
Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.
The powerful tech helping to uncover the universe's mysteries
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
The Flatiron Institute leverages high performance computing and AI, using cutting-edge Lenovo and Intel technology, to unravel the universe's deepest secrets.
Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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sms
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messaging
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soprano design
Soprano Design to launch new digital channels, blending enterprise and social messaging. Soprano Connect to be available globally, boosting interaction.
Sony announces PlayStation 5 'Holiday 2020' release date
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
Sony announces official release date for PlayStation 5 and reveals details of new controller with haptic feedback and improved triggers.
Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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isaca
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skills shortage
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dei
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.
Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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nokia
Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.
Turnitin looks to AI to detect student cheaters
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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edutech
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ai
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deakin university
Turnitin is incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) to tackle the problem of contract cheating.
Game review: Borderlands 3 is bulletloads of murder and mayhem
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
Borderlands 3 has hit the ground running, selling over 5 million units in just three days and becoming 2K Games' fastest-selling title ever.
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
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datacom
Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.
Schneider Electric creates wall mount for edge servers
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge security
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power / energy
Schneider Electric unveils the 6U wall mount model of its EcoStruxure Micro Data Center at the Barcelona Innovation Summit, optimising edge server deployment.
BlackBerry creates R&D lab to stay on security's cutting edge
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ai security
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ai
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blackberry
BlackBerry launches BlackBerry Labs, a new R&D unit with over 120 experts, to innovate in cybersecurity and maintain its edge in the IoT era.
Intel hires new CMO & corporate treasurer
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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marketing
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intel
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job moves
Intel unveils new leadership team with Karen Walker as chief marketing officer and Sharon Heck as corporate treasurer, fortifying strategies for future growth.
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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software development
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.
Tesla's new software update is full of fun (and useful) new features
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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software updates
Tesla's Software Version 10.0 brings new driving aids, safety features, and quirky perks including Cuphead entertainment, Joe Mode, and Spotify integration.