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InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

The vulnerability, called TsuNAME, was noticed in February 2020 in the .nz registry.More

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Bang & Olufsen's latest connected speaker screams 'premium' design

We found one Australian audio retailer selling a pair for AU$18,300. We hope they’re worth the price.More

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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A52

If you’re on a budget but don’t want to sacrifice all the features present in a top-tier phone, the Samsung A52 is a good investment.More

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Massive WHO scam busted - 'DarkPath Scammers' group suspected

The scam campaign comprised a network of 134 websites that attempted to lure people in by asking them to take a survey for a monetary reward.More

Android announces expansion to its earthquake alert systemMore

Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year More

Hands-on review: D-Link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe AdapterMore

New iPad Pro gets the M1 treatmentMore

Game review: MLB The Show 21 (PS4 and PS5)More

Game review: Returnal (PS5)More

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Users becoming more savvy with COVID phishing scams

“With COVID-19 being around for over a year now and employees becoming more aware of the types of scams that have come out related to the pandemic, cyber criminals are having less success with related phishing attacks."More

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Samsung debuts new QLED technology in 2021 TV range launch

At the centre of Samsung’s announcement is the unveiling of its new display technology for its flagship televisions: Neo QLED.More

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Apple introduces first iMac to feature M1 chip

“M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip.” More

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UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.More

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Game review: Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 (PC)

Time for some off-road action driving huge trucks courtesy of Monster Jam Steel Titans 2.More

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Hands-on review: EPOS H3 wired gaming headset

EPOS has launched its first gaming headset, the H3, marketed solely under its own brand.More

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Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed

Hackers are attempting to extort Apple in exchange for not leaking stolen files.More

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Hands-on review: Huawei Band 6 and FreeBuds 4i

For the past few weeks, I’ve been going about my life with a grin on my face, thanks to these devices.More

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NZ pricing exposed for Apple’s latest product announcements

Here’s the quick and dirty on pricing for all of Apple’s latest releases. All prices are RRP New Zealand dollars and include GST.More

No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts

Jingles. Bubbles. Arlo. Frankie. Buttercup. They're all terrible password choices.More

Google reveals revamped Nest Hub

The primary hallmark of the second-gen Nest Hub is its new sleep feature — Sleep Sensing.More

Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act

In a ruling from the Auckland District Court last week, Vodafone NZ was guilty of being 'liable to mislead' consumers about the nature of its FibreX service.More

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19

The Ministry of Health is trialling wearable devices at the border to help detect COVID-19.More

It’s Luigi time! Guess who’s finally joining the LEGO Mario world

“Everybody loves Luigi! With his unique personality, green cap and distinctive moustache, he has been highly requested by fans all over the world."More

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Data breaches and cyberattacks are no longer just an online issue.More

Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot

A major shift is occurring amongst the top smartphone vendors as the market continues its recovery.More

Hands-on review: Intel 11th-Gen Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K

Intel’s 11th Gen Core S-series desktop processors, code-named Rocket Lake-S are now in the wild.More

New Zealanders uneasy over automated decision-making

New Zealanders are uneasy with how automated decision-making systems are used in society, particularly by the Government, according to new research. More

Hands-on Review: WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive

Western Digital sets out to speed up data storage with its WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive. Does it live up to its claims?More

Hands-on review: Fitbit Ace 3 - Fitbit’s newest fitness tracker for kids

The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great, sleek way to motivate children to exercise and to be healthy. It's well worth the investment.More

Kingston launches NV1 NVMe PCIe solid state drive

Aimed for use in laptops and small form factor PCs, these tiny but fast drives single-sided M.2 SSDs promise to be a great upgrade or new build storage solution. More

Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager

While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.More

Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime

"Cyber criminals leveraged phishing, ransomware and supply chain vector attacks to strike networks for financial gain. We believe that these network security trends will continue in 2021."More

University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'

Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means ‘A Receptacle of Consciousness’, is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.More

Dynabook expands education laptop range with 11.6" Dynabook E-10S

The 1.15 kilogram laptop is 19.9 mm thin, designed to be lightweight and compact.More

Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing

"Knowing the threats that are out there makes it easier to take measures to avoid them, and one such threat is doxing - the act of gathering and revealing identifying information about someone online against their will."More

NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme

"We hope this review process results in a strengthened TDR scheme that is able to help even more New Zealanders if they encounter issues with their telecommunications services."More

University of Waikato installs NVIDIA supercomputer to advance AI research

A supercomputer dubbed ‘The Ferrari of computing’ has been installed at the University of Waikato.More

Messaging app used to control and distribute malware

Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.More

Renesas innovates wireless charging market with Qualcomm collaboration

Renesas Electronics Corporation is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to speed up the mainstream adoption of wireless charging for smartphones.More

Jamf updates teacher and parent support for Mac & other Apple devices

The updates across Jamf Teacher and Jamf Parent apps, which are provided as part of the Jamf School offering, support remote and hybrid classroom environments.More

New onboarding standard to secure Internet of Things launched

A new onboarding standard to secure Internet of Things has been created by the FIDO Alliance. More

LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates

LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.More

Game Review: Outriders (PC)

Square Enix and People Can Fly step into the looter-shooter arena with their sci-fi game, Outriders.More

Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile

Apple has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.More

Apple TV gets 4K upgrade & features a new Siri remote

If you found yourself dreaming about the day your Apple TV could broadcast videos, TV shows, and movies in 4K, today Apple has made that dream a reality.More

Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps

Google has introduced a range of new policies to help protect users and guard against bad apps and developers, as it prioritises providing a safe experience to Google Play users and developers.More

Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund

The US$200 million fund has set its goal to remove ’at least one million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere’ — equivalent to the amount of fuel used by over 200,000 passenger vehicles.More

University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider

UoA will leverage AWS cloud to drive its digital transformation and enhance student engagement during online learning, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. More

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