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Consumers stories - Page 14

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Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.
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Are wearables not quite as popular as they seem?
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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technology gifts
Wearables are rapidly increasing in popularity, but not everyone is won over - especially when it comes to price.
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Consumer-grade enterprise applications in hot demand
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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personal computing devices
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apps
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byod
Businesses are investing in usability for B2B applications due to their value in effectiveness, says UXC Keystone.
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Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.
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Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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wifi
On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.
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10 trends from CES 2016
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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ces
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consumers
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a glimpse of new technology and innovation to come during the rest of the year.
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IBM and Under Armour look to transform healthcare tech
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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healthtech
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consumers
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under armour
A future version of the UA Record app powered by IBM Watson could be the first healthcare system to utilise cognitive computing technologies.
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Consumer electronics market flatlines
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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iot
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personal computing devices
Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.
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Wearables a growing target for cyber attacks
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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iot
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martech
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commerce systems
Cyber threats loom as wearable tech weaves into daily payments, say industry giants WISeKey and Kaspersky Lab.
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Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
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Smart Homes: The next CPG battleground?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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uc
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smart home
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telco
Will the smart home be the next battleground for CPG brands? Gartner estimates that 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020.
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Consumer confidence high, but electronics aren't top of Santa's list
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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consumers
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ecommerce
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retailers
Consumer confidence is high leading into Christmas trading, with spending expected to be up on last year, but tech isn't top of Santa's list.
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Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There’s no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.
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Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.
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Cereal virtual reality?
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Kellogg's is bringing back a cool cereal box prize that gives smartphone owners their very own taste of virtual reality.
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Adobe Symposium: Digital disruptors and customer relations
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
The digital world is changing the relationship between businesses and consumers, greatly increasing the demand for reinvention.
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Huawei revenue skyrockets as company hones in on IoT strategy
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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fintech
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smartphones
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finance, leasing & rental
For the first half of 2015, Huawei Consumer Business Group continued to experience significant business growth.
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Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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uc
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telco
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ufb
A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.
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Hands-on review: Epson EcoTank L565 Printer
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Epson's new EcoTank L565 promises massive ink savings for home offices and small businesses, sporting a convenient setup and sleek design.