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 142
Digital Realty expands data center footprint
Wed, 18th May 2016
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dc
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colocation
Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.
Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes
Wed, 18th May 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
IronScales reports that training staff and using crowdsourced phishing protection can eliminate threats in under 13 minutes.
Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers
Tue, 17th May 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Optus unveils Retail Assist, innovating Aussie retail with seamless POS integration and customer-focused technology.
Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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rad
The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
Google suffers minor breach when third-party vendor accidentally exposes employee information
Mon, 16th May 2016
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data protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Google is one of the latest victims of a minor security breach after confidential information about Google Employees was sent to an outside business.
Film Review: X-Men Apocalypse
Mon, 16th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
X-Men: Apocalypse offers an action-packed blockbuster but fails to reach its full potential, says our reviewer.
New TomTom App takes guesswork out of commute times
Fri, 13th May 2016
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traffic app
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tomtom
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retail
TomTom has released its new addition to its MyDrive app, that the company says will help solve the age-old problem of the 'commuter dilemma'.
Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Fri, 13th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.
4D tech to aid surgeons in hand surgery
Fri, 13th May 2016
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3d printing
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4d printing
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surgery
If you need surgery from stressing your texting thumbs or gamer's wrists too much, you may soon find you're part of a revolutionary surgical procedure.
Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations
Thu, 12th May 2016
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flickr
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protests
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languages
Flickr, the photo-sharing giant that hosts over 5.6 billion photos, has become a useful tool for tracking protest movements worldwide.
Mobile app install rates strong but slowing
Thu, 12th May 2016
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mobile apps
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analyst report
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technology gifts
The smartphone app market may have hit its peak, with app installations and a maturing market still growing but at a slower rate, an IDC study reports.
UXC: Australia's Cyber Security Strategy a great leap forward
Wed, 11th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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uxc
Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy aims to address shortages in skilled professionals & promote cultural change.
Hands-on Review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
Wed, 11th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
In our hands-on review, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 impresses with its robust features and reliable performance for small businesses.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.
Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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intel
Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.
Hands-on Review: Corsair M65 Pro RGB Gaming Mouse
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Whether you're flying in space or taking down the enemy, this revolutionary mouse will help you keep your finger on the trigger at all times.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.
Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-453A NAS Drive
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As the next addition to QNAP's range, the TS-453A is a 4-bay NAS drive with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3150 processor. What makes this one different?.
Hands-on Review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
Hands-on Review: Corsair 2015 Gaming Range
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Corsair has released its 2015 gaming range. Reliability, function and sound performance make Corsair products stand out from the crowd.