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Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point
Malware

Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point

Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
UPDATED: Election 2020 - Which parties care about tech's role in New Zealand
EduTech

UPDATED: Election 2020 - Which parties care about tech's role in New Zealand

Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Game review: Those Who Remain (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Those Who Remain (PC)

Those Who Remain is a first-person horror game with a premise that'll be very familiar to fans of the Alan Wake games.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Microsoft Surface: All-new Laptop Go, plus Pro X gets update
Unified Communications

Microsoft Surface: All-new Laptop Go, plus Pro X gets update

The new Surface Laptop Go aims for affordability, the Pro X makes the most of Microsoft's custom processor – plus four new accessories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Hands-on Review: Belkin Power Bank 10K + Stand
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Power Bank 10K + Stand

Belkin's 10K power bank is a game-changer, with a capacity that can keep your devices running for hours on end.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Employees using corporate emails for private purposes putting companies at risk
Virtual Private Networks

Employees using corporate emails for private purposes putting companies at risk

 A new study has revealed 40% of all corporate email breaches occurred on websites used for personal purposes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Game review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a must-have for fans old and new. The package features three classic 3D Mario games that still hold up today.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Jabra unveils Elite 85t wireless earbuds
Unified Communications

Jabra unveils Elite 85t wireless earbuds

The earbuds feature Jabra's active noise cancelling (ANC) features, thanks to dual chipsets in each earbud and refined sound processing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Unified Communications

Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management
Data Science

Researchers to examine Māori perspectives on ethical data management

University of Waikato professors secure funding for research on Māori approaches to privacy and governance in the digital environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)

NBA 2K21 brings basketball back to life with packed courts and cheering crowds, offering a glimpse of normality amidst the pandemic.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Transform your home office tech to look and sound like a pro
Unified Communications

Transform your home office tech to look and sound like a pro

Boost your home office with pro-grade tech! Discover AVerMedia's Live Streamer CAM 313 and AM310 USB Microphone, both available for AU$149 each.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Huawei accelerates digital transformation in APAC with ICT talent ecosystem
Digital Transformation

Huawei accelerates digital transformation in APAC with ICT talent ecosystem

Huawei launches certification programme to cultivate ICT talent and drive digital transformation in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: Nuki Smart Lock 2.0 - turn your smartphone into a key
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nuki Smart Lock 2.0 - turn your smartphone into a key

Nuki is a great solution for anyone that is interested in smart home automation or for anyone who simply lose/misplaces their keys.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)

Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: Norton LifeLock Dark Web Monitoring
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton LifeLock Dark Web Monitoring

Norton LifeLock's Norton 360 security suite now includes a web-app that checks if your data has been exposed on the dark web.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: The Huawei Watch Fit needs a better workout
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei Watch Fit needs a better workout

Huawei's new Watch Fit falls short on design and functionality, making it a tough competitor against Fitbit and Apple.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
The most popular usernames of all time revealed
Breach Prevention

The most popular usernames of all time revealed

Interestingly, usernames one would think might be quite common, such as admin or user, did not make the list of the 200 most popular usernames.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)

Mafia: Definitive Edition gives new life to a classic game with updated graphics and gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the series.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020