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 49
Weight up! Corsair's Elite gaming mouse lets you decide how to play
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
The mouse makes you appreciate how something moves and glides so much more when you actually take the time to customise things.
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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trade me
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schools
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engineering
The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.
Why Kiwis deserve the right to control their digital identities
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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data sharing
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identity
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nz tech
Digital Identity NZ champions giving Kiwis control over their digital identities, amid growing concerns about data security and transparency.
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Report: The murky world of malicious AI
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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ai
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ml
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malwarebytes
A new report by Malwarebytes reveals the darker side of AI, highlighting how cybercriminals exploit AI's vulnerabilities for sophisticated attacks.
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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crowdfunding
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givealittle
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spark
Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.
Sharesies partners with NZX to bring investment to ordinary Kiwis
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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nzx
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shares
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investment
Sharesies has signed up as a participant on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX) as it moves to allow investors to access all listed companies on the exchange.
Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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microsoft
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smb
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bnz
Microsoft and 9 Spokes celebrate their first co-sell success with the Bank of New Zealand, delivering innovative SMB solutions through BNZ My Business Live.
Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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power / energy
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apple
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mobility
Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.
BayCom scoops NEC channel partner award
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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uc
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digital signage
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partner programmes
NEC Australia has awarded New Zealand systems integrator BayCom the title of Export Channel Partner of the Year for Unified Communications.
Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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edutech
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edtech
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omgtech
When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island's rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.
ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it's only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.
HPE brings AI to mission-critical storage management
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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storage
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ai
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ai models
HPE unveils HPE Primera, an AI-driven platform for mission-critical storage, promising improved reliability, performance, and time savings for IT teams.
Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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facebook
Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.
Dropbox champions ANZ data sovereignty with local service
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Dropbox launches local data hosting in Australia and New Zealand, empowering businesses to store files securely onshore, bolstering data sovereignty.
Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Soul Machines partners with skincare giant SK-II to unveil YUMI, the first autonomously animated digital influencer, enhancing customer interaction.
Air NZ recruits drones for aircraft maintenance checks
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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drones
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3d printing
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand will now use drones to inspect its aircraft fleet as they undergo heavy maintenance checks in Singapore.
Adobe AI detects Photoshopped faces as war against fakes continues
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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martech
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ai
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adobe
Adobe, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, unveils AI tech that identifies Photoshopped faces with 99% accuracy, intensifying the battle against digital fakery.
Dark web dangers threaten world's top enterprises
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
4 in 10 dark web traders are selling hacking tools and services against Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses, new research reveals.
Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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community
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region's social enterprise sector.