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Sony is bringing back the 90s memories with PlayStation Classic

Is that a PlayStation Classic in your pocket, or….

Keeping your smart home safe in the world of IoT

The malware Mirai attacked tens of thousands of IP cameras and Wi-Fi routers. Bad user habits, such as some users never changing the default passwords, also pave the way for attackers to gain easy access.

Ola launches new ridesharing service in NZ

Ola’s app includes emergency features including an emergency button that helps passengers instantly share ride information with friends and family.

Wireless technologies

Trans Pacific Partnership

Security Technology Alliance

Domain Name Commission

Hands-on review: Lenovo HX06, The fitness band that won’t break the bank

Whether you are an athlete, someone who is interested in any form of physical activity, or simply wanting to keep track of your activity level for health reasons, then look no further than the Lenovo HX06.

Lexar's back in business following Longsys acquisition

Lexar is back and heading into full production mode over the next few months, and will once again be shipping globally to major retailers in Asia Pacific, EMEA, and North America.

Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2

CERT NZ’s April-June 2018 Quarterly Report suggests that cyber threats – and the amount of people who are reporting them – are once again on the rise, and fewer people are losing money.

19 Sep Sponsored

Hands-on review: Corsair Carbide Spec-06 Mid-Tower gaming case

Even if you totally suck as a gamer, your friends will be too distracted by the quality of your tower to notice.

Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines

Those of you who need your tunes whether you’re working out or waiting for the next flight will be pricking your ears with interest right now.

Domain Name Commission wins lawsuit against US intelligence firm DomainTools

"The ruling temporarily puts to an end DomainTools’ bulk harvesting of .nz domain holders’ personal information and selling that data for a profit."

Hands-on review: Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4-3000 RAM

Micron’s Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4-3000 is designed to offer top quality memory for gaming at a reasonable cost.

Another yarn with Unravel Two

Two’s company in this delightful sequel to Coldwood Interactive’s acclaimed platformer.

Game review: NBA 2K19 steps onto the court

NBA 2K19 is not as predatory as NBA 2K18 although the MyCareer mode is still a huge grind. No matter how long you play the game, virtual currency is everywhere and you need to earn it in order to increase the statistics for your player.

Hands-on review: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Following on from 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider, the English archaeologist and her Kiwi companion, Jonah, find themselves in Mexico on the trail of the mysterious organisation, Trinity.

How gaming graphics changed the world: Nvidia AI Conference Sydney

The Singularity, the hypothetical moment in time when artificial intelligence becomes capable of recursive self-improvement, could radically change human civilisation almost overnight.

Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts

Apple is now up to Series 4 of the Apple Watch, and this time the company has opted to boost fitness capabilities to the point where the watch can detect hard falls and detect if you have a heart condition.

Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max

Tech enthusiasts and general Apple fans won’t have to venture too far in any direction before they encounter the word iPhone today, as Apple unveils three different new iPhones and a new Apple Watch today.

Our new look: A user experience revolution and a stronger content focus

We’re excited about how this new look reflects what we believe in delivering.

Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies

If you’re a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.

Game review: Broforce gets Switched

Devolver Digital’s seminal retro-shooter, Broforce, brings its awesomeness to the Nintendo Switch.

How to use AI to optimise customer experiences

“Personalisation must be at the core of every customer experience and if it isn’t, brands risk losing customer loyalty and business."

ESET cautions mobile gamers to check their games are safe

Whether on iOS or Android, downloadable games inevitably come with more security risks.

New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption

"Hardware vendors can get ahead by articulating the value of connectivity between their televisions and other smart devices to their potential customers."

Hands-on review:The xFyro xS2 wireless earbuds

You’d be forgiven for mistaking the charging case for a top-of-the-range vape pen, or even a futuristic cigar case.

Kiwi charities use technology to change young people’s lives

Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand’s young people.

10 Sep Sponsored

TUF Gaming Alliance: The dawn of a new era in gear compatibility

Each product by the TUF Alliance is required to carry out strict validation regulations higher than the industry standards.

AI research looks to insect and rodent brains for some big answers

The easiest way to do it is to learn how minds do it and then reverse engineer it. It’s a no-brainer.

MEGA's Chrome extension hacked; third party credentials exposed

The malicious Chrome extension asks for elevated permissions & steals credentials from sites such as Amazon, GitHub, Live.com, My Monero, plus others.

Hands-on review: The Blackview A20 smartphone - a surprising entry-level phone

It's a “must see” for the budget conscious with champagne tastes.

Crucial launches the BX500 SSD

Crucial has launched its new BX500 SSD, a next-generation drive designed to provide everyday computing users with a fast and reliable storage.

Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide

Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.

It's giveaway time again! Win Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4

To celebrate the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4, we have a copy of the game and a limited edition umbrella to give away to one spider-fan.