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Hands-on review: House of Marley's Exodus headphones
Thu, 30th May 2019
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House of Marley have always been conscious of the environment, and their new Exodus headphones are the perfect choice for eco-friendly music lovers.
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Razer releases creator-focused Blade laptop
Thu, 30th May 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Razer has launched the Blade Studio Edition laptops, featuring the latest NVIDIA Quadro RTX and GeForce RTX GPUs, tailored for creators and prosumers.
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Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked
Wed, 29th May 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
This follows the opposition party’s unexpected release of details of the Government’s Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.
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Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ
Wed, 29th May 2019
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edutech
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creative technologies
Five design and arts colleges have been incorporated to create New Zealand’s largest independent specialised creative and IT college.
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Alexa to join the living room through LG TVs
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG adds Alexa to 2019 AI TVs in Australia and NZ, enhancing the smart home experience with seamless voice control.
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The world thought the iPod touch was dead: 'Nope', says Apple
Wed, 29th May 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipod
It has been four years since Apple released the 6th generation iPod touch, so clearly Apple thinks there’s still life in the iPod yet.
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Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge
Wed, 29th May 2019
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blockchain
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auckland university
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cryptocurrency
For the first time, teams were allowed to trade on cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum as well as more traditional investments.
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Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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wearables
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smart home
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digital entertainment
With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
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Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Tue, 28th May 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
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Domino's new smart tech keeps an eye on pizza quality
Tue, 28th May 2019
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ai
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domino's
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smart appliances
The humble pizza can cause rage amongst friends and family if it’s not made right. A piece of pineapple on ‘your’ half of the pizza? Sacrilege!.
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How to successfully ask for a pay rise - Hays
Tue, 28th May 2019
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hcm
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hays
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talent retention
With 56% of Kiwis prioritising a pay rise this year, Hays reveals key steps to successfully request a salary increase, backed by substantial evidence.
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US 'Space Fence' tracked satellite breakup debris in real time
Tue, 28th May 2019
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extend
US Air Force's Space Fence detects Indian satellite debris, proving key for space safety amidst growing orbital litter.
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Adobe Premiere Rush gets optimised for Samsung devices
Tue, 28th May 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Adobe Premiere Rush is now optimised for Samsung Galaxy devices, featuring enhanced GPU performance, HDR10+ support, and seamless video editing on the go.
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Hands-on review: The 2018 MacBook Air
Mon, 27th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
2018 MacBook Air revamp - sleeker, USB-C ports, Retina display, and updated keyboard, keeping its iconic status.
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Only one in four Kiwis trust organisations to protect personal data
Mon, 27th May 2019
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
Only 27% of New Zealanders believe their personal data is treated reliably by organisations offering digital services.
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Youthline’s new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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martech
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
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Swann's Wi-Fi Floodlight Security System dazzles intruders on the spot
Mon, 27th May 2019
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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video
Swann's new Wi-Fi Floodlight Security System combines 2500 lumen LED lights, 1080p HD video, and smart tech to deter intruders and alert homeowners instantly.
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IRD issues more than $80 million of refunds in one week
Mon, 27th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Inland Revenue's new system issued NZD $83.3 million in refunds and NZD $10.4 million in tax bills in its first week, with records for daily logins.
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Hands-on review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs
Mon, 27th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the ‘smart home’, so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.
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NZ gaming industry hits $5b
Fri, 24th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital game sales
New Zealanders are passionate about their games, with new data showing a 21% increase in sales from the previous year.