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Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Taxation

Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations

New Zealand Inland Revenue tightens regulations on multinationals, aiming to boost annual tax revenue by NZD $200 million through updated anti-BEPS measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

PwC

PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Gaming

The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)

The Outer Worlds immerses players into a slightly tongue-in-cheek sci-fi role-playing adventure on the far side of the galaxy.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Crypto

Samsung and Finder launch Aussie first with new credit card search feature

Samsung and Finder launch Promoted Cards for Samsung Pay, offering tailored credit card deals to Aussie users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Digital Entertainment

Netflix to release The Witcher on December 20

Netflix's *The Witcher* debuts on December 20. The trailer has already garnered 11.4 million views, hinting at high anticipation among fantasy and gaming fans.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Bright Sparks

Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Gaming

Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone

Finally, the esports industry has something of a universal code of conduct when it comes to fair play and fun.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans

Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019

Digital Entertainment

Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020

Gartner forecasts 2020 wearable device spending to reach USD $52 billion, up 27% from 2019, driven by smartwatches and smart clothing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

Gaming

Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding

Hideo Kojima returns with Death Stranding, a unique genre-blending experience starring Norman Reedus, set in a post-apocalyptic world.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

Marketing Technologies

Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative

Adobe is developing an opt-in system that will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to share.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Online bookings

Muso wants to take live music to all corners of Australia

An Australian company called Muso is on a mission to rejuvenate the country's music scene and create as much live music in as many locations as possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Fuji Xerox

Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity

Fuji Xerox NZ MD, Peter Thomas, will take the plunge off Auckland's Sky Tower as part of the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop Your Boss campaign.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Marketing Technologies

Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices

On the list are Photoshop on iPad, Fresco on Windows and Adobe Aero for immersive media, along with previews of Adobe Illustrator on iPad and Photoshop Camera.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Gaming

Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition brings two captivating adventures to the Switch, offering around 90 hours of JRPG content for enthusiasts.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019