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GoPro Hero7 Black's 'Limited Edition' wants you to buy sleeves
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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gadgets
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photography
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action camera
GoPro’s latest efforts may feel a little underwhelming to some – and the evidence is as black and white as it gets.
Hands-on review: Wacom Cintiq 16
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Wacom's Cintiq 16 offers budding digital artists an affordable yet high-quality graphic tablet option, complete with the exceptional Pro Pen 2.
GitHub's Bug Bounty program gets bigger
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub’s Bug Bounty program is now five years old and to mark the occasion it has revamped the program’s scope, rewards, and new legal rules.
Oppo ‘zooms in’ on smartphone competition with new camera
Sat, 2nd Mar 2019
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smartphones
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oppo
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photography
Oppo unveils groundbreaking 10x lossless zoom camera at its inaugural European Innovation Event, pushing the boundaries of smartphone photography.
Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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biometrics
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film
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victoria university
Victoria Uni students gain hands-on experience in film dubbing and subtitling with new VoiceQ software, heralding a revolution in language and media training.
NZ among the world’s countries with the fastest internet
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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uc
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fibre
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ultrafast fibre
The latest data from OECD's broadband portal has found that New Zealand is punching well above its weight in high-speed fibre.
Government to investigate tech’s impact on NZ’s workforce
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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productivity
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workplace
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new zealand productivity commission
As technological disruptors are causing waves in every area of every industry, the Government is looking into the ramifications for Kiwis.
CFFC lobbies NZ telcos to offer scam call blocker for free
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
CFFC urges NZ telcos to offer free scam call blockers after successful trueCall trial stops 98% of nuisance calls.
Invercargill to roll out NZ's first digital air traffic control system
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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airways corp of new zealand
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airport
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modernisation
They work from above and keep travellers safe, but air traffic controllers in Invercargill may now be able to keep their feet on terra firma.
DJI launches new geofencing solution to protect planes from drones
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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drones
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dji
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geofencing
Recently there has been a spate of ‘drone attacks’ on airports around the world, which DJI is looking to tackle with its latest solution.
Hands-on review: Swann Wi-Fi Series indoor and outdoor security cameras
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
Swann’s range of Wi-Fi Series security cameras provide solutions for both indoor and, more interestingly, outdoor video surveillance.
VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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motion computing
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ar
Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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agritech
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mental health
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biotech
With New Zealand aiming to make tech our number two export by 2025, and primary industry already our number one, we need a clear path forward.
HTC releases first 5G hub for the next-gen of mobile
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Available by the end of June in Australia, it is a sign of things to come for the inevitable growth of 5G across the globe.
Hands-on review: The HP Spectre X 360 convertible
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HP Spectre X360 impresses with its sleek design, robust performance, and versatile modes, making it a standout convertible laptop for work and play.
Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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uc
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fibre
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ultrafast fibre
Kiwis are overspending by NZD $100m annually for slower internet; switching to Ultra-Fast Broadband could save households between NZD $145 and $471 each year.
Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.
Android OS now FIDO2 certified, accelerating global migration
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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biometrics
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iam
Mobile apps and websites can now leverage FIDO standards to provide a simpler and secure biometric login for over a billion devices supporting Android 7.0+.
Top tips to minimise security risks from your IoT devices
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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iot security
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smart home
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wireless networks
With 27 smart devices per household, IoT innovations bring convenience but also vulnerabilities. Here’s how to strengthen your home’s defences.