About Sean
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Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Stories by Sean - Page 142
Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hacking
Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.
Would you like to see the iPhone 6 have a curved display?
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Speculation mounts over Apple's next iPhone potentially featuring a curved display, as concept designs circulate online.
Channel partners invited to Trend Micro partner programme launch
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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partner programmes
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trend micro
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event
Trend Micro invites partners to a breakfast launch of their new partner programme at the Sofitel Hotel, Auckland on April 4, promising lucrative opportunities.
Off the scale iPhone 5S and iPad Air demand drives 80m Apple sales
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
A super strong holiday season means Cupertino will announce iDevice sales in excess of 80 million units by the close of January.
Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends will enter the next generation of gaming on PlayStation4 and Xbox One on 27 February 2014.
SMBs need help to better understand cyber attack threats
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
SMBs risk significant losses from cyber threats, with studies revealing a lack of prioritisation and understanding in cybersecurity strategies.
Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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software development
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chip
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windows
Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
The Galaxy Gear Arrives - what's the verdict?
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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wearables
Samsung's Galaxy Gear launches with quirkiness but lacks wow factor, retailing at $299 from Oct. Critics question its 'smart' label.
Google creates HelpOuts
Sun, 1st Sep 2013
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uc
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voip
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google
Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.
JOBS: The moment it all began…
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In a monumental biopic, 'JOBS' unfurls the inspiring saga of the visionary Steve Jobs, whose retirement halted the digital world.
Oracle Cloud Day: Kiwis top global social usage
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
New Zealand leads the world in social media usage, with Kiwis spending 7:43 hours per month on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.
$100K Reward: Microsoft Bounty Hunters
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft is paying up to $100k to hackers who can find bugs and vulnerabilities in its software as part of its bug bounty program.
Apple profits down 22%
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Although Apple's iOS developers in China have risen rapidly (now 500,000 - 70% year on year growth), iPad sales have started to slow.
Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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casb
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youtube
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mcafee
John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.