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2022 will see increasing AI role in augmented and virtual reality
Supply Chain

2022 will see increasing AI role in augmented and virtual reality

Artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in augmented and virtual reality in 2022, according to ABI Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Gaming

Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?

The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Unified Communications

The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes

'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand
Gaming

Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand

Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'
AR, VR & Metaverse

BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'

Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook's vision for the 'metaverse' and announces the company's rebranding as Meta. #Metaverse #FacebookRebranding.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp
Facebook

User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Facebook

Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance
Partner Programmes

Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance

The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Surveillance

Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change
Clean technologies

HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change

As part of the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, the three companies have made 'hundreds' of royalty free patents available.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021
Microsoft endorses Australia's proposal on technology and the news
Microsoft

Microsoft endorses Australia's proposal on technology and the news

Microsoft calls on Biden Administration to adopt Australia's News Media Bargaining Code for fairer share of online revenue for news orgs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks
Phishing

Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks

Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Facebook ad engagement equal to social networking, study finds
Facebook

Facebook ad engagement equal to social networking, study finds

Facebook users are engaging just as much with ads as they are with each other, according to new data from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook
Data Analytics

Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook

WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021

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Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ
Google

Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ

Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance
Facebook

Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance

Facebook partners with University of Auckland to support new information governance course, offering scholarships to underrepresented students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021