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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 40
Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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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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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy fold
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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smartphones
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recycling
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e-waste
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.
ACS appoints Siobhan Casey as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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fintech
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acs
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startups
Siobhan Casey joins ACS as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs, bringing 20 years of fintech and FMCG experience to drive growth across three key labs.
You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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virtualisation
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veeam
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it management
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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cleantech
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sustainability
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It's a ‘darkly humorous’ mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.
D-Link wins Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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awards
D-Link ANZ has clinched the Officeworks Partner of the Year Award - Growth, spotlighting its stellar contribution to innovation, cost management, and training.
Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.
The powerful tech helping to uncover the universe's mysteries
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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data science
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hpc
The Flatiron Institute leverages high performance computing and AI, using cutting-edge Lenovo and Intel technology, to unravel the universe's deepest secrets.
Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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sms
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messaging
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soprano design
Soprano Design to launch new digital channels, blending enterprise and social messaging. Soprano Connect to be available globally, boosting interaction.
Interview: Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola sharpens security outlook
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola discusses the firm's strategy and commitment to bolstering security for small to mid-sized businesses at Connect IT APAC in Sydney.
Sony announces PlayStation 5 'Holiday 2020' release date
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony interactive entertainment
Sony announces official release date for PlayStation 5 and reveals details of new controller with haptic feedback and improved triggers.
Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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dei
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isaca
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skills gap
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don’t always agree on why that is the case.
Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.
Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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smb
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insurtech
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montoux
Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington’s bustling Courtenay Place.
Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.
Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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dei
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company-x
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esg
There aren’t too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn’t just come from men, but other women too.
Vodafone begins 4G calling rollout
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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4g technology
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voice
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vodafone
Vodafone introduces 4G VoLTE calling in Auckland, with Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown to follow in December, promising faster, clearer calls.
Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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microsoft
Microsoft has granted the University of Western Australia funds to save the quokka, using drones and cloud computing.