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ReedPop reaches $100k fundraising target for Cure Cancer

Let’s hope that more of us are inspired to encourage the researchers who will face life-long challenges to unwrap the mysteries surrounding cancer. More

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Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners

Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories. More

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Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Hackers are impersonating trusted delivery vendors, like Amazon, DHL and FedEx, to commit financial fraud.More

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D-Link A/NZ launches a 4G LTE USB Adapter and 4G LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot

Even if you have a robust home Wi-Fi network, if your livelihood is going to rely on it, it’s worth have a backup.More

Hands-on impressions with Demon’s Souls on PS5More

New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID - reportMore

Hands-on review: Nextbase 522GW Dash CamMore

Hands-on review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo DotMore

Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party SpeakerMore

Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphonesMore

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GitHub shares 'greatest hits' open source repositories with historic libraries

Barely 12 months after launching an initiative to preserve open source software for future generations, GitHub is now sharing these collections with major libraries around the world.More

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Night City Wire reveals more Cyberpunk 2077 details

The most anticipated gaming launch of 2020, that of Cyberpunk 2077, is almost upon us.More

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Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme

Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.More

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Epic Games drags Apple through AU court as Fortnite spat continues

Much of this drama stems from a feud that started back in August, which is all to do with in-app purchases for Fortnite.More

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Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable

There is an increase in voice phishing attacks, where hackers use existing employee names in attempt to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data by phone.More

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Hands-on review: Fitbit Sense

This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag? More

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Game review: Godfall (PS5)

This game arguably has the best graphics that you will see on the PS5 thus far. More

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D-Link A/NZ launches two new gigabit wi-fi routers

The two new routers are outfitted with a host of hardware and software functions for varying users.More

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The devices that are changing the streaming game in time for Christmas

Here are some of the best products in the streaming business, used by veterans and beginners alike.More

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D-Link A/NZ launches Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter with Bluetooth 5.1

The DWA-X3000 can achieve Wi-Fi speeds up to 2402Mbps (5GHz) + 600Mbps (2.4GHz) and is backwards compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/a/b technology.More

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Facial recognition control solution hits A/NZ

The facial recognition reader scans users’ faces to identify them before providing access.More

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Samsung unveils new SSD, optimised for 4K and 8K contents

Designed for consumers and professions using 4K and 8K contents, as well as graphic-heavy games, Samsung says its new SSD is optimised for handling data-intensive applications.More

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NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code

The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.More

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NZ’s shift to online during COVID here to stay - report

The survey covered broadband usage, working from home, telehealth usage and online shopping behaviour.More

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IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19

2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.More

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RMIT researchers create ‘light-powered’ AI chip

The nanoscale advance combines the core software needed to drive artificial intelligence with image-capturing hardware in a single electronic device.More

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Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k

The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.More

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Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

One of the biggest scams to be aware of this shopping season are phishing attacks.More

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Game review – Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

While not many new things can be added to Call of Duty games, the series continues to be the most popular FPS franchise in history.More

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COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.More

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Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres

The moves makes Vodafone New Zealand the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to implement the solution. More

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Hands-on review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds

Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.More

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New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide

Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.More

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Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

"How many attackers are going to hide within this expected traffic spike?"More

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Report: New Zealanders need to educate themselves on data rights under Privacy Act 2020

“The act has given The Office of the Privacy Commissioner some weapons to ensure the privacy of New Zealanders is protected."More

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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)

It goes without saying that last year’s release of Devil May Cry V was a huge success. The game got great reviews from critics, and most importantly the fans started to love the franchise once more. More

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Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs

The Apple TV app will launch on select Sony TV models during the month of December. The firmMore

Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X

Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.More

DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

It has been yet another tumultuous quarter for New Zealanders and their wallets, with almost $6.4 million in reported financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents.More

Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa 3, the actual star of the smartwatch show

This year Fitbit released the Versa 3, and just like the first two, it did not disappoint. More

Hands-on review: Lenovo Smart Display 7 and Lenovo Smart Clock

Fashionistas will rejoice at the clever use of the cloth-covered units which mean they blend into any environment with ease. More

Hands-on review: Bose Sport Earbuds

Despite not being noise-cancelling, the Sport Earbuds come with an abundance of features that make them a great option for anyone in the market for some premium, durable earbuds.More

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI for malicious use

"At a time where the public is getting increasingly concerned about the possible misuse of AI, we have to be transparent about the threats."More

NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams

“If something doesn’t feel right it probably isn’t. Hang up and report the call to your phone provider.”More

Hands-on review: OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro 5G

If you use a phone for professional-looking photos and great video content, both these models deserve your attention.More

Game Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC)

Supermassive Games invites players to enjoy another tale of the macabre from their Dark Pictures Anthology.More

Game review – Transformers: Battlegrounds

It may not be the best game in the world, but it’s a nice and easy introduction to tactical strategy games.More

Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign

IBM’s Security X-Force, a task force created in the early days of the pandemic with an aim to combat cyber-attacks related to potential vaccines’ supply chains, released details on a coordinated effort to disrupt the COVID-19 ‘cold chain’.More

Top security tips for online shoppers

Shoppers should follow these tips to guard against being cheated and defrauded when shopping online. More

Kogan to maintain Mighty Ape staff, branding

With the acquisition of Mighty Ape, Kogan plans to make the most of its new asset by supporting the current team.More