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GitHub launches fund to sponsor open source developers
Fri, 24th May 2019
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martech
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apm
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open source
GitHub asserts 99% of new software projects use open source, launching a sponsorship program to back developers.

Hands-on review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Fri, 24th May 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.

Doctor Who fans: This one’s for you
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.

Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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uc
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dei
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martech
AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.

Hands-on review: Is the Apple Watch 4 worth the price?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.

Who's watching you?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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vpns
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data privacy
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facebook
With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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uc
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fibre
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mbie
The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

Game review: Rage 2 (PC)
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda hands over some development of *Rage 2* to Avalanche Studios, delivering a visually stunning and addictive post-apocalyptic shooter.

Apple brings 8-core processors to MacBook Pro
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
The addition of 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core processors will deliver 40% more performance than a 6-core Pro.

Hands-on review: Playing the long game with the iPhone XR
Tue, 21st May 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
iPhone XR review: A triumph of cost-effective quality, boasting stellar performance and impressive durability.

Hands-on review: MiniTool Power Data Recovery Software
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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dr
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reviews
MiniTool earns high marks for data recovery, with robust features for Windows users but a steep learning curve.

Deepfakes the 'next wave of concern' - but can law really stomp it out?
Tue, 21st May 2019
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new zealand law foundation
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regulation
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misinformation
Deepfakes present a mounting challenge, with a new study urging comprehensive assessment of existing laws before crafting new regulations to tackle the issue.

Hands-on review: Corsair’s Harpoon: All you could want from a wireless mouse
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
At the highly reasonable retail price of $109, the Harpoon packs a surprisingly powerful punch for its price point.

Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again
Mon, 20th May 2019
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google
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maps
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street view
If you’ve ever used Google Streetview and been frustrated that the imagery is so outdated by years, Google brings good news.

D-Link hooks up with Alexa and Assistant with new smart camera
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smart home
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google
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d-link
D-Link launches its new DCS-8600LH outdoor camera with voice control support via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, enhancing smart home capabilities.

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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2degrees
Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

Sony and Microsoft to explore strategic partnership
Mon, 20th May 2019
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edge computing
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microsoft
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sony
Sony and Microsoft have announced a partnership to enhance customer experiences in entertainment platforms and AI solutions.

Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio’s Blood & Truth.

Google puts Huawei on the Android naughty list
Mon, 20th May 2019
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smartphones
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google
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huawei
Google has apparently suspended Huawei’s licence to use the full Android platform, according to media reports.

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.