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Apple’s iTunes U Collections will move to Apple Podcasts
Apple’s iTunes U Collections will move to Apple Podcasts next month with the release of iTunes 12.7. As the company removes iTunes U from the macOS/PC iTunes app, Apple is encouraging users to access and utilize the content from the iOS or Apple TV app. Promoted at the top of iTunes U in iTunes on macOS […]
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$6M in STEM funds
Australian preschools are about to find out if they have been selected for a new $6 million STEM program. The play-based science, technology, engineering and maths program will be piloted at 100 preschools in 2018. STEM will be formally introduced to young children using apps that “go beyond the screen” to encourage active play that supports exploring […]
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Password Guru admits he had it wrong
14 years ago Bill Burr became the guru of passwords. His advice was to do away with memorable words in favour of garbled strings of letters, numbers and special characters that would be near-impossible for criminals to guess. This was and still is accepted as gospel around the world. He now acknowledges that the information he published […]
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Microsoft’s Azure Stack
Azure Stack: Microsoft’s private-cloud platform Microsoft’s release of Azure Stack, an on-premises version of its public cloud, could be important for networking and data centres for one obvious reason, it gives customers a way to use a favourite and well known cloud platform without moving their sensitive data into a multi-tenant environment. Azure Stack is […]
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Windows 10 S
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 S. Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and […]
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Australia in the top 4 nations for IoT readiness
New Zealand and Australia have been ranked 3rd and 4th respectively in the IDC Asia/Pacific’s Internet of Things (IoT) readiness index. The report reveals that the countries at the top of the index like South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia ranked well in all measures of stature, business readiness and technological preparedness. Other countries included […]
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iPhone users install iOS 10.3.3 to patch a major security flaw on the device
Apple urges iPhone users to install iOS 10.3.3 to patch a major security flaw on the device. Known as Broadpwn, the bug affects the Wi-Fi chips found in both Android and Apple smartphones and allows an attacker to take over a device remotely while it searches for Wi-Fi. “An attacker within range may be able […]
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IKEA using Augmented Reality
Tim Cook said in recent months that he was so excited about Augmented Reality that he wanted ‘to yell out and scream.’ He named furniture buying as an example of something that can be completely changed by the use of AR. “We’ve talked to Ikea, and they have 3D images of their furniture line. You’re talking about […]
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Microsoft 3D for everyone
Microsoft Paint 3D Whether you’re an artist or just want to try out some doodles, Paint 3D makes it easy to unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life. Classic Paint has been reimagined, with an updated look and feel and lots of new brushes and tools. And now you can create in every […]
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Office 365 client update channel releases
Office 365 client update channel releases Excel: Feature updates This channel release contains the following feature updates: Pen customization: Choose a personal set of pens and highlighters for inking. Your customized set is available on all your Windows PCs. Insert online pictures: New landing page for selecting images and attribution information is automatically inserted with […]
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