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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Windows 10 preview build introduces more security
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 preview build has introduced several new features designed to increase security, including a folder protection service specifically made to guard against threats such as ransomware. In addition to updates for Windows Defender around Microsoft Edge and new Exploit Protection settings, introduced a feature called ‘controlled folder access’. According to Microsoft, the service […]
iOS 11 What’s new?
Apple Maps Do you mostly use Apple Maps? Maps is introducing 3D maps to help you navigate your local shopping centres, starting in American major cities first, with others to follow, similar to the train info rollout. The same goes for airports, with indoor maps now available in iOS 11 for major hubs around the […]
GOOGLE GOES TO ULURU
GOOGLE Street View has taken us to some pretty interesting places, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Adélie Penguin Rookery Cape Royds, Antarctica, Grand Canyon National Park, The Colosseum in Rome and Everest Base Camp. Now, it’s added another world-famous landmark to its collection of places you can visit digitally: The spectacular giant red rock in the heart of […]