You could be helping cyber criminals earn bitcoin and not even know that it’s happening. Internet connected fridges, smart toys, garage door openers and other connected devices in the home are increasingly helping cybercriminals , according to Trend Micro’s 2017 Security Roundup. The report has found cybercriminals are exploiting security vulnerabilities in connected devices to mine for Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, and the[Read More…]
Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones will be arriving in stores on March 16, with pre-orders opening this week, so how should you buy one? Like many premium smartphones they also come with a premium price, so buying as part of a plan with a service provider can be a good solution if you don’t want to part with[Read More…]
Shopping for the right device for school use can be an overwhelming experience. I recently spent a couple of days at the Domayne store in West Gosford assisting parents with getting the right device for their children, but you don’t have to wait for me to turn up as there is plenty of good help available. I recently spoke to[Read More…]
Mobile service provider Amaysim is the latest retailer to make use of smart speaker technology to engage with their customers. They’ve partnered up with Amazon to use the Alexa digital assistant found in smart speakers being launched this week. To find out more about what this means for Amaysim customers I spoke with Julian Dell, the chief technology officer at Amaysim. [Read More…]
As the new school year approaches, many parents are for the first time embarking on a trip to the local computer store to arm their child with a device to be used in the classroom however research from Microsoft in 2016 revealed that parents are mostly in the dark when it comes to buying the right hardware. So what is[Read More…]
