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New research from Lenovo has suggested a growing relationship between technological innovation and wellbeing, revealing that many people feel “younger, healthier and more emotionally connected” when using tech. The research, which surveyed over 15,000 individuals from the UK, US, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Japan, Germany, France and Italy, found that …

Kaspersky is set to release a free four-part documentary that tells the story of the notorious Carbanak APT group and its $1 billion bank heist. Available through Tomorrow Unlocked, the online magazine for digital culture created by Kaspersky, the documentary launches a new real-cybercrime series named “hacker:HUNTER”. The four episodes …

At this year’s gamescom, ASUS has unveiled a number of new gaming peripherals and components in its Republic of Gamers (ROG), Prime and Rampage ranges. Here’s what ASUS has to say about its new announcements: ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore gaming motherboard (pictured above) “Designed to raise the bar for …

Synaxon UK has added cloud-based system iCube to its iTrends marketing service. iCube makes it easy for members to generate new business from their existing customer and prospect base, whilst also providing a cost-efficient way for supplier partners to drive new business through Synaxon members. The iTrends iCube service provides …

At this year’s gamescom, held from 20th to 24th August in Cologne, AOC will present its extensive portfolio including the new G2 Series gaming monitors. Among AOC’s products at this year’s show will be three brand-new gaming monitors from the G2 Series. Their European debut, the three models are: the …

Premiership rugby team Sale Sharks has signed a sponsorship deal with cybersecurity firm Secarma. The security specialists, with offices in the US, Manchester, London and Scotland, provide security services and advice helping businesses prevent and protect against the damage of cyber‐attacks and data breaches. Joining the Sharks’ corporate family for …

Gekko Field Marketing’s Dan Todaro looks at how 5G will enhance the possibilities for connected devices in, and outside, the home. Over the last few years, smart home technology has revolutionised the way we live at home and according to PWC’s white paper, ‘Connected Home 2.0’, £10.8bn will be spent …

With so much talent in the channel, it can be difficult to sift out the freshest gear and potential tech giants of tomorrow. Stay ahead of the curve with PCR’s Crowdfunding Corner. TRIO triple screen laptop monitor (pictured above) TRIO is a multi-screen laptop accessory designed to boost productivity and …

The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been announced by Cyber Security Minister Nigel Adams. The Fund aims to increase the number and diversity of people entering the cyber security profession, with training providers able to bid for up to £100,000 to work …

The PR Room discusses being at the forefront of smart home PR and how the industry has changed in the past 16 years since the family-oriented business began. How and when was The PR Room formed? Sarah Chard, who has 22 years of in-house and agency experience in both B2B …

Kaspersky has announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in Asia Pacific, to be hosted by CyberSecurity Malaysia – Malaysia’s national cybersecurity specialist agency. The company’s third code review facility will be located at Menara Cyber Axis, Cyberjaya, alongside key cyber-related government agencies in the country. Like its counterparts …

Multi-factor authentication provider Swivel Secure has launched of its new AuthControl Sentry Version 4.1. The update means all ten authentication factors are available through the platform and can now be configured by users. The update means organisations can now create a custom MFA chain for all or any of the …