Consumer tech stories - Page 19

Workday unveils new financial and HR cloud innovations, names David Webster president for APAC, and secures Aurecon as its first engineering customer in ANZ.

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.

Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.

The demonstration aims to demonstrate that console-quality mobile gaming experiences are achievable over live 5G networks.

If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.

D-Link's D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router combines ease of use with robust security features, making it suitable for both novice users and tech enthusiasts alike.

Including Engadget Best of CES Award in TV category for fifth consecutive year for the LG Signature OLED TV R.

Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.

Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.

Vonzeal's brands drive one main focus: consumer-centric, quality products that allow consumers to share their experiences.

IoT's rise poses grave security risks; enterprises seek secure integration and API-led strategies, experts say.

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.

Smiths City's stock value drops 4.6% as it faces reprimand from the Employment Court over unpaid meeting hours.

Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.

Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.

XTC is poised to welcome its largest pool of international contenders to date, representing countries such as Norway, Australia, Rwanda and Singapore.