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Yesterday
Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro
Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it’s time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.More
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Yesterday
Hands-on review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
The tone and clarity is brilliant. I’m just waiting to see how they cope with Barry Gibb’s falsetto. The melody and lyrics are clear with rich tones. Oh no! I can feel my feet tapping and my arms want to disco! Help! More
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Yesterday
NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come
A free version of NordLocker is available which gives users 5GB of encrypted data, while premium users can encrypt unlimited amounts of data. More
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Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds
Up to 84% of respondents said they were not prepared to pay the $15 premium operators are proposing for 5G, indicating that telcos need to better communicate the value of the upgrade to consumers, Deloitte says.More
Vodafone NZ Foundation unveils mural in wake of terror attacks
Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award
Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative
The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Game review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare
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Hands-on review: The OPPO Reno 2Z
The OPPO Reno 2Z will be causing many of its pricier competitors a lot of angst, writes Owen McCarthy.More
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NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 16 Series SUPER GPUs
NVIDIA Game Ready Driver also gets an update.More
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Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone
Finally, the esports industry has something of a universal code of conduct when it comes to fair play and fun.More
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Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap
Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year’s 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.More
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser GSP 370 wireless headset
Whilst I’m no audiophile, I could really appreciate the quality of the audio, and the headset really bought something extra to my gaming experience.More
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Red Dead Redemption 2 releases on PC this week
With Red Dead Online, Rockstar have extended the gameplay with a narrative multiplayer mode. The new PC version is set to top all that.More
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Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity
“Our tamariki and rangatahi overcome many obstacles in this ever-changing world so we are asking bosses across New Zealand to accept their own challenge."More
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Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding
Death Stranding is a fun and unique game if you want to play something new and different. If you want all-out action, you may want to go out and play something else instead. It’s best to research the game as much as you can before you decide to buy it though.More
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Hands-on review: The wireless headset with uncompromising sound quality
The machined aluminium construction promises durability, but not at the expense of comfort because this headset feels superlatively comfy, even after hours of use.More
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Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Congrats to the young minds behind an app that allows families to control the time spent in the shower, and an app designed to help those who are visually impaired or colour blind to ‘read’ colours.More
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Game review: EA Games’ Need for Speed turns up the Heat
They’ve really thrown the kitchen sink at this one. The end result is one of the best Need for Speed games that’s not been developed by Criterion. And that’s a huge compliment.More
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New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters
The new training technology, developed by a university academic, helps prepare firefighters for complex and unsafe scenarios which are difficult to reproduce using traditional training methods.More
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Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed
Hnry CEO James Fuller says that without any equivalent of the employer contribution, the majority of independent earners aren’t engaging with KiwiSaver at all, as they don’t see it as being a valuable investment.More
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Alibaba Cloud and Animal Logic extend collaboration
Through this partnership, the parties hope to drive efficiencies of media production by utilising more cloud computing technologies, according to a statement.More
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Game review: WWE 2K20 loses by pinfall
WE 2K20 just feels like a major step back for the series and it’s not making me a happy fan.More
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Game review: MediEvil remake releases on PS4
This remake on PS4 is just as enjoyable as the original and will prove to be a tough challenge for new players. More
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Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)
The Eyes of Ara is a first-person point and click puzzle game that was initially released in 2016 to Steam and mobile phones. The game was highly received by fans, which made it a really exciting Nintendo Switch port.More
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Big Tech firms dominating internet choices
"While people benefit from big tech's products and services, they are clearly concerned about associated security and privacy threats, and they also want more choice."More
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Netflix to release The Witcher on December 20
In just eight days, Netflix’s latest trailer for The Witcher has gained more than 11.4 million views on YouTube, and it also hit (at least) #20 on the YouTube trending list.More
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Samsung and Finder launch Aussie first with new credit card search feature
Samsung Electronics Australia and Finder have launched Promoted Cards, a new credit card shopping feature for Samsung Pay which provides Australians with different credit card offers from participating financial institutions.More
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PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
Family businesses should look to next generation (nextgen) leaders if their company is to thrive in the digital age, but that can only happen with greater support and trust by those currently in charge.More
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Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Since the release of Mario Party, Nintendo fans have been waiting for a new party game full of mini games they can play alone or with friends. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is exactly that.More
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Hands-on review: The ASUS Lyra Voice is a smart router with the power of invisibility
It looks no different from a set of standard Bluetooth speakers, and it easily blends itself into any corner of the house.More
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Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.More
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Corsair gaming gear seeks loving owner
Corsair's renowned gaming tech is waiting for you - here's where to buy it.More
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WatchGuard launches new ruggedised Wi-Fi access point
The WatchGuard AP327X is a new IP67-rated Wi-Fi access point (AP) with four N-Type connectors to support a variety of external antennas.More
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Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices
On the list are Photoshop on iPad, Fresco on Windows and Adobe Aero for immersive media, along with previews of Adobe Illustrator on iPad and Photoshop Camera.More
Hands (and body)-on review: The Dyson Pure Cool Me
The Pure Cool Me is the perfect answer to those of us wanting healthy, filtered and cool air.  More
JBL releases new wireless headphones & home audio products
JBL has released a bunch of new home audio and wireless headphone goodies in New Zealand, which is probably good timing since the great Kiwi summer isn’t too far away now.More
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3
Every Nintendo fan who owns a Switch should give this game a try. Yes is it slow at first, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with spooky fun times.More
Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019
An ancient evil threatens to engulf Sanctuary in darkness, and new heroes have been called upon to face challenges the world has never seen before.More
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”More
Apple AirPods Pro: A new design, but no battery improvements
Apple’s Airpods now welcome a new ‘Pro’ edition to the family, and Apple says these come with an all-new lightweight in-ear design, but there have been no improvements to battery life.More
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Local car retailers are converting a new SUV into an Xbox controller, allowing customers to experience the capabilities of the vehicle while inside a virtual environment.More
The force is strong with the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Xbox One 2TB Game Drive
It may not be as exciting as bulls-eyeing wamp rats in your T-16, and may not be the fastest drive out there, but when it comes to looks and storage capacity, it’s got it where it counts, kid.More
Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020
Competition from lower-cost smartwatches will reduce average selling prices by 4.5% in 2021.More
Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
“We saw a fivefold increase in data usage from Kiwi travellers roaming in Japan over the past month – equating to more than 10 terabytes of data."More
NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
"In the end, how we progress in shaping New Zealand’s place in the worlds food system will depend on how boldly we step up to the AI horizon."More
LG and Qualcomm band together to boost in-car experience
Harnessing webOS Auto and Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Development Platform (ADP), the companies aim to create and advance a more convenient in-car experience for drivers and passengers alike.More
Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)
With around 90 hours of combined play time, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition makes a great Nintendo Switch port packed with content at reasonable price.More
Seeing all the games at Auckland Armageddon Expo 2019
his year was headlined by both PlayStation and Nintendo bringing with them their best new and upcoming video games.More
Adobe provides a ‘jolt’ of inspiration through Amazon Alexa
Where do you turn to for a source of creative inspiration? If you happen to own an Amazon Alexa, you can now train the device to give you a dose of inspiration when you need it most.More
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