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 29
Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.
Google Cloud gains OSPAR attestation for 75 cloud products
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Google Cloud has received Singapore's Outsourced Service Provider Auditor Report (OSPAR) attestation for 75 of its cloud products.
PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pax australia
PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.
Bose's new smart speaker puts the bass back in the beat
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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bose
Bose launches its latest smart speaker, the Portable Home Speaker, promising 360-degree sound and deep bass. Priced at NZD $579.95, it hits shelves Sept 26.
Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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data privacy
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google
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operating systems
Android 10 is rolling out on Google Pixel phones this week, with a wider rollout expected to follow suit for other manufacturers and devices in the near future.
Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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transport
The UK plans to have self-driving vehicles up and running on roads by 2030. In the 11 years leading up to that goal, there's a careful approach to the rollout.
Spark-owned Qrious pushes for more analytics power through acquisition
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Spark-owned Qrious is set to acquire data consulting firm NOW Consulting, bolstering its workforce to 170 and enhancing its analytics and AI capabilities.
An esports gamer's dream: Fortress Melbourne to open in 2020
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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esports
Fortress Melbourne, the Southern Hemisphere's largest gaming and esports venue, will launch in early 2020, spanning over 2700 square metres across two floors.
Spyro's launch on PC & Switch comes with a surprise 'Crash'
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crash bandicoot
September 3 marks the day that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is available worldwide for PC and Nintendo Switch - and there's an added bonus.
European Patent Office lauds Asia's efforts to protect IP
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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physical security
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intellectual property
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patents
The European Patent Office praises Singapore and Southeast Asia for a significant rise in patent applications, marking Asia as a major innovation hub.
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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autism
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la trobe university
An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.
Kenyan ICT provider first in Africa to embrace Open Compute Project
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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healthtech
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cloud services
Atlancis Technologies pioneers OCP use in African ICT, enhancing innovation for its cloud platform, Servannah.
Alibaba eCommerce expo outlines ANZ export potential in China
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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alibaba
Alibaba's eCommerce Expo in Sydney highlighted new export opportunities for ANZ businesses in China, engaging over 150 brands and 900 attendees.
People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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windows
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operating systems
Millions continue to use outdated Windows operating systems like XP and 7, despite security risks due to lack of updates, per Kaspersky research.
Fileless attacks surge as attackers look to boost ROI
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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fileless malware
Fileless attacks have skyrocketed 265% this year compared to the first half of 2018, and there's no sign that they will slow down.
Vodafone testing live 5G network in Auckland
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone has finished five 5G site upgrades and it's now in the network testing phases as the company gears up for its 5G launch in December.
Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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gadgets
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photography
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insta360
Dubbed 'the world's smallest stabilised camera', the Insta360 GO is a tiny camera that weight 18.3 grams and can be mounted pretty much anywhere.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Google & Dell launch Chromebooks for the enterprise
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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google
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mobility
Google is releasing a new series of Chromebooks tailored to the enterprise, thanks to a partnership with Dell.
SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.