SecurityBrief Asia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Technology Gifts stories - Page 183

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
Story image
Hands-on review: Omna 180 camera
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD offers smooth video streaming and two-way audio, but falls short in overall performance, leaving some questioning its £300 price tag.
Story image
Kiwis love their games: NZ video games industry revenues skyrocketing
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Kiwis boost New Zealand's video games industry with $424m in revenue, outpacing Australia's growth. #GamingIndustry.
Story image
Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
malware
#
ransomware
Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.
Story image
Review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is a fun open-world shooter
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands changes the shooting formula for the better to offer a fun third-person co-op experience.
Story image
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
malware
#
ransomware
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
Story image
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
Story image
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.
Story image
PS4 system update 4.50 is now available to download
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony has now released system update 4.50 for the PS4 console. The firmware is now available for you to download and comes with loads of new features.
Story image
First gameplay trailer revealed for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
middle-earth: shadow of war
Warner Bros. has released the first gameplay trailer for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. It shows us the gameplay system and a ton of other things.
Story image
New Zealand developed game is being nominated for an SXSW Gaming Award
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
personal computing devices
Sky Noon is a video game developed by New Zealand based Lunar Rooster. Amazingly, the game is deservedly getting some international recognition.
Story image
IDCA Hosts Data Center Standards Pre-Launch Preview Summit
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
IDCA's Data Center Standards revealed at summit in Maryland, with tech leaders eagerly providing feedback before the launch.
Story image
Unit 42 discovers apps compromised by iFrames on Google Play
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
A number of apps appearing on Google Play contained IFrames infections that link to malicious domains in their HTML pages. Unit42 gives details.
Story image
BlackBerry think tank report delves into Australia's state of security
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
ddos
#
risk & compliance
A new think tank report by BlackBerry says that Australia’s cyber risk is changing all the way down to infrastructure, even to the people behind it.
Story image
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands to add free PvP mode and big season pass
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ubisoft
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is out today in New Zealand, but the fun won't stop as more content is being added in the future.
Story image
Film Review: T2 Trainspotting - the cast is back for a fitting sequel
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
There is depression, heroin, violence, regret, sex, lies and betrayal. But you know what? T2 is actually hell of a lot more upbeat than the first one.
Story image
Hands-on review: Corsair 270R PC Case
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
In our hands-on review, the Corsair 270R emerges as a minimalist's dream for easy assembly and robust cooling options, all under £50.
Story image
Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
personal computing devices
#
lenovo
#
apple
Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.
Story image
Hands-on review: Corsair Crystal 460X
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
digital entertainment
Review: Corsair’s Crystal 460X dazzles with tempered glass and versatile RGB lighting, merging style with function for custom PC builds.
Story image
Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
smart home
#
bitdefender
#
smart appliances
Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.
Story image
10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
#
smartphones
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
Smartphones aim to heighten convenience, but there is a real feeling that they're becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. Why?.