About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 36
Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
#AltTextForAll: Improving the visual experience for blind & low vision people
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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social media
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photo sharing
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photography
More than 6.6 billion images are uploaded to the internet every day, but for those who are blind or have low vision, it can be a massively limited experience.
HPE rolls out 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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healthtech
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workforce technology
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hpe
HPE now offers 26 weeks' paid parental leave for ANZ employees, as part of a new suite of health and wellness programs aimed at fostering work-life balance.
Gig economy fuels 'portfolio careers' as the new normal
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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workforce technology
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gig economy
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hnry
The gig economy's rise is making 'portfolio careers' the new norm, according to HNRY CEO James Fuller. Are diverse, shorter-term roles the future?.
The inherent flaws in big data analysis
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Big data analysis promises quick business insights but often falters due to mismanaged dimensions and hierarchies, warns analytics firm TIBCO.
2019 Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners named
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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intergen
Intergen, Datacom, Spark, and Exeed are amongst the winners at this year's Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, which were announced last night in Auckland.
Instagram to roll out better third party access controls
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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data privacy
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instagram
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data sharing
Instagram is introducing enhanced controls for users to manage third-party app access to their data, rolling out over the next six months.
Adobe rolls out improvements to Document Cloud
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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ecm
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martech
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adobe
Adobe enhances Document Cloud with features like improved search, new mobile editing capabilities, and deeper Box integration to boost productivity.
Razer fits latest gaming laptop with infrared keyboard tech
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gaming notebook
Razer's new gaming laptop has opted for optical keyboard technologies designed to register faster key presses and more commands in the heat of the battle.
APAC lights the way for women in executive roles
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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board of directors
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credit suisse
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women in technology
Asia Pacific leads in women executive roles, as global female board representation doubles in a decade, says Credit Suisse's 2019 Gender 3000 report.
Google launches four new home products
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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google
Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Special Ops: What you'll need to play on PC
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
It's little more than a week before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Special Ops launches across the world on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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software updates
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is stepping up to become more like its cousin the Note 10, with a bunch of new software updates, camera tools and Windows integration.
AMD launches Radeon 5500 series GPUs for desktops & notebooks
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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lenovo
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hp
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acer
AMD unveils the Radeon 5500 series GPUs exclusively for preconfigured desktops and notebooks, promising significant performance boosts for gamers.
Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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spacetech
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virgin galactic
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satellite
Boeing is throwing its weight – and its wallet – behind Sir Richard Branson's spaceflight company Virgin Galactic.
Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
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technology gifts
After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.
Got an old mobile phone lying around? Recycle it for free
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
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international e-waste day
If you've got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you'll probably never use again, now's the time to recycle it for free.
You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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virtualisation
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microsoft
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veeam
Veeam's annual VeeamON conference goes virtual on 20 November, bringing top IT experts, 5,000 attendees, and exclusive sessions directly to your office.
Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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edutech
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clean technologies
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bright sparks
Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
It's a 'darkly humorous' mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.