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Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)
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gaming
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sega
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tomb raider
The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.
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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Yesterday
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gaming
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cleantech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.
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Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
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streaming
Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools for sleep & fitness
2 days ago
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools including Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index to boost users' sleep, fitness, and nutrition habits from 2025.
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Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
3 days ago
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe launches Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling AI-powered image and video creation with seamless Creative Cloud integration.
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A look at several Sega Games on the Nintendo Switch 2
4 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Sega launches three enhanced games for Nintendo Switch 2: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S with new features.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse
5 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse offers 12 customisable buttons and virtual Stream Deck features for gamers and streamers alike.
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Game review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
5 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Nintendo Switch 2 owners must pay NZD $16 for the Welcome Tour, a technical demo exploring new features like mouse controls on Joy-Con 2.
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Nureva unveils HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces
Last week
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edutech
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uc
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agentic ai
Nureva launches its HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces, offering adaptive voice lift and AI integration for seamless conferencing and assistive listening.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Flip 7
Last week
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digital entertainment
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playtime
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portable speaker
The JBL Flip 7 speaker delivers impressive sound clarity and bass in a compact, eco-friendly design, priced at NZD $199.95 with up to 16 hours of playtime.
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Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Split Fiction, a witty co-op game by Hazelight Studios, offers 13 hours of fun on Nintendo Switch 2 for NZD $79, despite needing an extra controller and some technical cutbacks.
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Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Last week
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collaboration
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charity
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māori
Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.
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NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Last week
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.
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Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
Last week
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edutech
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cleantech
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schools
Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
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Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
Last week
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smart grids
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digitalisation
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energy sector
The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.
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Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators
Last week
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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facebook
The Rode Wireless Micro is a sleek, compact wireless mic system offering up to 21 hours of quality audio, perfect for content creators on the move.
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Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
Last week
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.
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Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings
Last week
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uc
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ai
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personal computing devices
Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.
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Lenovo debuts new ThinkStation workstations & remote solutions
Last week
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data science
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hpc
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ai
Lenovo launches new ThinkStation workstations and remote solutions with Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA tech, boosting performance for professionals worldwide.
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Logitech unveils Flip Folio case with magnetically stowed keyboard
Last week
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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logitech
Logitech launches Flip Folio, a keyboard case for iPad Pro and Air, featuring a magnetically stowed Bluetooth keyboard and eco-friendly materials, priced from $169.99.