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Hands-on review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Tue, 21st May 2024
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digital entertainment
Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.
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New Zealand must overhaul digital tech education system
Tue, 21st May 2024
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edutech
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it training
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investment
New Zealand’s digital tech sector, poised to become the top export industry, requires a major educational overhaul to meet future workforce demands.
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Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cloud services
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wd
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western digital
Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
Mon, 20th May 2024
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edutech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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Xsolla report reveals video game industry trends & EU regulatory shifts
Fri, 17th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Xsolla's latest report spotlights game development trends, EU regulations favouring developers, and a 25% job growth prediction in the industry by 2032.
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NZCIS & NTT DATA join forces for sports data innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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sports
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ntt data
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partnerships
New Zealand's Campus of Innovation and Sport partners with NTT DATA, aiming to revolutionise the sports industry with data-driven insights.
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Intel debuts Thunderbolt Share for seamless PC-to-PC interaction
Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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lenovo
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collaboration
Intel introduces Thunderbolt Share, a software revolutionising PC-to-PC interactions with seamless file sharing, screen sharing, and more at Thunderbolt speeds.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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malware
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uc
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phishing
Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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social media
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social networking
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social network
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.
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SailGP to share LiveLineFX tech with other sports organisations
Fri, 10th May 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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esports
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SailGP is set to share its innovative LiveLineFX production system, designed for detailed understanding of yacht racing, with other sports organisations to enhance viewer experience.
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Hands-on review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard
Fri, 10th May 2024
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gaming
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SteelSeries debuts the Apex 9 Mini, a compact keyboard that sacrifices size but not functionality, offering an optical gaming experience optimal for limited desk space.
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Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue
Fri, 10th May 2024
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fintech
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cartech
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financial systems
New tech by Parkable may boost Australian landlords' fortunes by converting underutilised city-centre parking into flexible spaces, tapping into millions of potential revenue.
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New Zealand's SolarZero helps overcome energy crisis
Fri, 10th May 2024
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transpower
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solar power
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virtual power systems
In response to a potential electricity crisis, SolarZero swiftly supplemented the national grid with 30MW from its Virtual Power Plant technology.
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Arlo Technologies reveals top factors for choosing security cameras
Fri, 10th May 2024
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surveillance
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casb
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facial recognition
Arlo Technologies unveils five key factors, including recording clarity and field of view, to consider when choosing a security camera.
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Hands-on review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Wed, 8th May 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 8th May 2024
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e-learning
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
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Apple rolls out Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 with AI enhancements
Wed, 8th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple launches Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, featuring AI advances, support for external drives, enhanced editing tools, and novel effects, transforming video creation workflows.
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Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store
Wed, 8th May 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple enriches its songwriting suite, Logic Pro, with AI-driven features such as Session Players, Stem Splitter, and ChromaGlow, hitting the App Store on May 14th.
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Apple unveils powerful new M4 chip for latest iPad Pro
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils the powerful M4 chip with transformative 3-nanometer tech for the new iPad Pro, promising unprecedented performance and efficient energy use.