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Are You Helping Cyber criminals Earn Bitcoin?

Are You Helping Cyber criminals Earn Bitcoin?

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…]

Galaxy S9 - Should you buy it on a plan?

Galaxy S9 – Should you buy it on a plan?

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…]

Logitech Reinvents the Keyboard

Logitech Reinvents the Keyboard

This week Logitech was recognised by Fast Company as one of the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Design,” as part of the publication’s annual Most Innovative Companies (MIC) ranking for 2018.   Looking at their new Craft keyboard I can see why. Earlier this week I spoke to Damien Lepore, managing director at Logitech (Aust/NZ) about the new premium keyboard.

Hey Facebook.  Another Smarter Speaker

Hey Facebook. Another Smarter Speaker

Facebook is getting ready to jump into the smart speaker market with reports suggesting a launch as early as mid-year. Currently in development the ‘Portal’ video chat device will also double as a smart speaker, and will come in two versions…similar to what Google did with the Google home and smaller Google home mini speakers, however the Facebook devices will[Read More…]

The Commodore 64 is Coming Back

The Commodore 64 is Coming Back

Retro video games have come back in style over the past few years thanks to the release of new mini systems that let you play games from past decades though your TV. Last year, demand outstripped supply of a mini replica of the Super Nintendo Entertainment system which went on to sell 4 million units globally. Next month we’ll see[Read More…]