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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.

Stories by Sara - Page 201

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Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations
Thu, 12th May 2016
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protests
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Flickr, the photo-sharing giant that hosts over 5.6 billion photos, has become a useful tool for tracking protest movements worldwide.
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Mobile app install rates strong but slowing
Thu, 12th May 2016
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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mobile apps
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.
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Amazon Web Services secures capacity in Hawaiki cable
Wed, 11th May 2016
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services has purchased capacity in the new Hawaiki submarine cable that will link New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
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UXC: Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy a great leap forward
Wed, 11th May 2016
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity strategy
Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy aims to address shortages in skilled professionals & promote cultural change.
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Hands-on review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
Wed, 11th May 2016
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cloud services
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printing
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gaming
In our hands-on review, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 impresses with its robust features and reliable performance for small businesses.
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Your invite: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit 2016
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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nztech
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The NZTech Advanced Technology Summit 2016 is drawing near, and it aims to bring the dynamics of education technology (Edtech) to Auckland.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.
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Hands-on review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.
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Hands-on review: Corsair M65 Pro RGB Gaming Mouse
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
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.
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Hands-on review: DJI OSMO handheld 4K camera
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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creative technologies
It's a drone camera without the drone, so you can keep your feet and camera close to the ground... if you want to.
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Hands-on review: Lenovo IdeaPad MIIX 700 Laptop Tablet Hybrid
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Introducing Lenovo's newest Ideapad, the MIIX 700 convertible is powerful, sleek, slim, well-built and it looks fantastic.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.
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Hands-on review: QNAP TS-453A NAS Drive
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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gaming
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storage
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reviews
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?.
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Hands-on review: ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
This router looks like the belly of a spider that can conjure up a portal to another world. And that's not far from the truth.
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Hands-on review: Asustor AS1002T NAS Drive
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
This is one to consider if you're planning on setting up a home network server, accessible from the cloud and all your mobile devices.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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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.
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Hands-on review: Corsair 2015 Gaming Range
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Corsair has released its 2015 gaming range. Reliability, function and sound performance make Corsair products stand out from the crowd.
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Hands-on review: Scosche BoomBottle+
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital music
Scosche BoomBottle+ wireless speaker withstands outdoor conditions and provides a backup charge for your mobile device.
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Hands-on review: Touchjet Pond TP1
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Touchjet Pond can turn any vertical surface into an interactive screen, making it great for learning and collaboration.
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Hands-on review: Neo Smartpen N2
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.
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Hands-on review: UE Boom 2
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital music
If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.
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Hands-on review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic VP2770-LED Monitor
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
With a reputation like this, you know that when you buy Viewsonic, you're buying quality, function and sturdiness.
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Hands-on review: Dell Inspiron 7548 notebook
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
I expected a machine with power and Dell delivered exactly that. The Inspiron 7548 is powerful, fast, slim and sleek.