Retail stories - Page 288

Fitbit introduces Aria Air smart scale
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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smart appliances
Fitbit unveils Aria Air, an affordable smart scale that syncs with the Fitbit app to track weight, calculate BMI, and support health goals for USD $49.95.

Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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gadgets
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photography
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insta360
Dubbed ‘the world’s smallest stabilised camera’, the Insta360 GO is a tiny camera that weight 18.3 grams and can be mounted pretty much anywhere.

Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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westfield
The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.

Aussie organisations lack understanding of AI, report finds
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
Although the report exposes the shortcomings of local enterprises, the research revealed there are positive signs ahead.

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

Hands-on review: The impressive TCL C8 QUHD TV
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
TCL's new 55-inch C8 QUHD TV, priced at NZD $2499, promises a high-tech experience with built-in AI and Google Chromecast, ideal for modern homes.

CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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paas
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iaas
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ai security
In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

Acronis True Image 2020 automates 3-2-1 backups
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis unveils True Image 2020, the first personal solution to automate the 3-2-1 backup rule, enhancing data security with over 100 new features.

Google & Dell launch Chromebooks for the enterprise
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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google
Google is releasing a new series of Chromebooks tailored to the enterprise, thanks to a partnership with Dell.

Why embracing cloud-based communication applications can give retailers a boost – 8x8
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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uc
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retailtech
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contact centre
For the Australian retail sector, finding ways to cut costs and improve productivity has never been more important.

NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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qr code
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eat my lunch
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social enterprise
NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.

Company-X to resell head-mounted tablet range in ANZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand-based firm Company-X has secured a deal to become the sole Australasian reseller of RealWear’s HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1 line of head-mounted tablets.

Infosys officially becomes Google Cloud MSP
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
As a qualified MSP, Infosys will offer clients full application lifecycle services with its deep cloud and data analytics expertise.

Epson expands scanner portfolio
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Epson has launched its fastest-ever colour duplex document scanners, the WorkForce DS-970 and DS-870, targeting busy, high-volume offices.

Hands-on review: Dyson V11 is the smartest stick vac on the block
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It’s a vacuum cleaner that displays the efficiency and precision of cleaning only seen in advertisements, and never actually played out in real-life use cases.

Zadara adds NVMe-as-a-service to enterprise storage platform
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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storage
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cloud storage
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enterprise storage
Zadara upgraded its fully managed enterprise storage-as-a-service (STaaS) platform to include critical enhancements such as NVMe.

Online DJ service Beatsource brings on renowned DJ A-Trak
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music download
Beatsource recruits Grammy-nominee DJ A-Trak to its board as it prepares to launch an online store and innovative streaming product, Beatsource LINK.

Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
7% of CSPs worldwide have already deployed 5G infrastructure in their networks and the rollout is set to accelerate.

Ransomware modifications double year-on-year in Q2 2019 - Kaspersky
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
According to Kaspersky data, 232,292 unique users were targeted by such attacks – 46% more than a year ago, in Q2 2018 (158,921).

Victoria University partners with Cisco to open Cybersecurity Training Centre
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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edutech
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healthtech
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cisco
Victoria University has teamed with Cisco to launch a Cybersecurity Training Centre in Melbourne’s West, aiming to bridge Australia’s critical skills gap.