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 40
Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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data privacy
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software development
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apps
It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that's wrong.
Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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crowdsourcing
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flickr
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photo sharing
Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.
Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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supply chain
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ai
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ai models
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
Chch's Ministry of Awesome offers startup exchanges in Australia
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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ministry of awesome
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startups
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scaleup
Christchurch's Ministry of Awesome partners with Newcastle's The Business Centre to offer startup exchanges, mentoring, and pitch opportunities in Australia.
Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
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technology gifts
Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.
Ingram Micro scores CommBox distribution deal for NZ & Pacific Islands
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital signage
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displays
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro partners with CommBox to distribute advanced interactive touch screens and systems across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands from today.
Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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gps
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avast
Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.
Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (6th Gen)
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
After three months with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), it's clear why this sleek and sturdy laptop remains the go-to for business professionals.
Google Cloud rolls out Cloud Dataproc on Kubernetes
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloud Dataproc on Kubernetes combines open source, machine learning and cloud to help modernise big data resource management.
Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Whether you're into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that's spoilt for choice.
Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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apple
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ipad
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mobility
Apple seems to be tweaking bits and pieces without coming up with anything radically different – except that it was built to fit with Apple's iPadOS system.
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.
Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Inland Revenue and ACC will cease accepting cheques from March 2020, urging moves to internet banking and other digital payment methods.
USB4 is coming, and it's based on Thunderbolt
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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intel
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usb
The non-profit USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) is preparing for the launch of USB4, with new specifications for its design and use.
Heavy duty drones could be key to predicting future eruptions
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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edutech
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drones
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earthquake commission
Heavy-duty drones developed by researchers in Wellington are providing unprecedented access to volcanic gas emissions, aiding prediction of future eruptions.
SMBs cite security, backup & recovery as top business concerns
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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dr
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, backup and data recovery are important, but most SMBs sit between the two lowest levels of IT maturity.
Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.
Te Ao Māori gets Minecraft experience for Kiwi schools
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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minecraft
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māori
What better way to inspire children to flex their tongue than to take the language directly to a popular classroom learning tool: Minecraft.
PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pax australia
PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.