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Epson launches its most advanced home theatre projector to date
Semiconductors

Epson launches its most advanced home theatre projector to date

Epson has launched its most advanced home theatre projector to date, with the release of the EH-LS12000B 4K PRO-UHD Home Theatre Laser Projector.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks

New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Hands-on Review: OBSBOT Tiny 4K PZT Webcam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OBSBOT Tiny 4K PZT Webcam

We get our hands on a very reasonably priced business webcam with a bunch of unique features driven by artificial inteligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began
Phishing

Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began

COVID-19 has led to a surge in scams in New Zealand, with investment fraud and romance scams topping the list, according to ASB data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
COLORFUL launches GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Series Graphics Cards
PC Hardware

COLORFUL launches GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Series Graphics Cards

PC component manufacturer, Colorful Technology, has launched its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti series of graphics cards.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Game review: Grid Legends (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Grid Legends (PC)

Is Codemasters' latest entry in its Grid road-racing series ready for another lap or is it time to pit in? We find out.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Game review: Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (PC)

The ever-expanding Serious Sam first-person shooter franchise gets another entry with Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Hands-on Review: The rotating Amazon Alexa Echo Show 10
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The rotating Amazon Alexa Echo Show 10

When you speak to your Echo 10, the screen automatically rotates to face you, and will continue rotating to follow you around the room as you move.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has been polished up once again for the latest generation of consoles, but is it worth the investment?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Data Protection

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

By Matthew Lark • 15 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online
Email Security

The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online

New Zealand's elderly population is at risk of cyber threats due to a lack of online safety knowledge and support systems, says Age Concern NZ.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Game review: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox Series X)

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin offers a competent action RPG experience, but is held back by outdated graphics and lackluster characters.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Fintech

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report

Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Technology and risk in Aotearoa
Phishing

COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Technology and risk in Aotearoa

Scammers are using COVID-19 to exploit New Zealanders' personal information and financial details, warns cybersecurity agency Netsafe.

By Mitchell Hageman • 8 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: 128GB PNY Elite-X microSDXC Flash Card
Gaming

Hands-on Review: 128GB PNY Elite-X microSDXC Flash Card

PNY continues to liven up its product range with the Elite-X microSD card. We were sent the 128GB version to check out.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds

QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds are put to the test in this review, with the journalist praising their noise cancellation and comfortable fit.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game
Gaming

The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game

Supermassive Games announces its upcoming teen horror game, The Quarry, featuring a star-studded cast and intense decision-making gameplay.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: JBL Reflect Flow PRO earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Reflect Flow PRO earbuds

The Flow PRO are waterproof, true wireless, noise cancelling earbuds designed specifically for active sport. I've finally found my true match.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022