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Ultimate Ears launches EVERBOOM & refreshes speaker lineup
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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logitech
Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM, a portable speaker boasting 360-degree sound and sustainability. The brand also updates WONDERBOOM, BOOM, and MEGABOOM lines.
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Game review: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Nintendo brings Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.
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i-PRO launches AI-enabled corner camera for correctional facilities
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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physical security
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ai
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i-pro
i-PRO launches AI-enabled Corner Camera, engineered in Japan with an IK11+ 70J rating for high-security environments such as correctional facilities.
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Kaspersky's essential tips for staying secure on public Wi-Fi
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky underscores the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers crucial tips, like using a VPN and verifying network authenticity, to keep your data secure.
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Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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online dating
The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.
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Game review: Kayak VR: Mirage Soča Valley DLC (PlayStation VR2/PC VR)
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The first DLC for Kayak VR: Mirage, Soča Valley, brings a beautiful Slovakian environment and white-water challenges to both PlayStation VR2 and PC VR.
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Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spark
Spark has unveiled the Spark Game Arena Live, a vibrant gaming festival set for 7 September 2024 at Auckland's Spark Arena, celebrating local talent and esports.
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Crunchyroll expands game library with 15 new exclusive titles
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anime
Crunchyroll expands its Game Vault, adding 15 titles, including Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Dawn of the Monsters, enhancing its offerings for Mega Fan members globally.
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New Logitech G515 keyboard boasts LIGHTSPEED & KEYCONTROL
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Logitech G introduces the G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard, featuring advanced technologies and a low-profile design for enhanced gaming performance.
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Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Croteam's 'Road to Elysium' DLC for The Talos Principle 2 mesmerises with stunning graphics and arduous puzzles, though its difficulty may deter some players.
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Getac launches robust, next-gen K120 tablet for demanding jobs
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
Getac unveils next-gen K120 tablet featuring Intel Core i5/i7 processors and Wi-Fi 6E, designed to endure harsh conditions in industries such as public safety and utilities.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online expands with Gold Road, adding West Weald and 30+ gameplay hours. A great entry point for new and veteran players alike.
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Mobile app security survey reveals robust consumer demand
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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mobile apps
Survey reveals a dramatic rise in consumer demand for mobile app security, fraud prevention, and privacy measures, with 99.5% of users seeking robust protections.
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Game preview: Astro Bot (PS5)
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Astro Bot is back with a new PS5 game launching September 6th, featuring over 80 levels and unique abilities. Techday NZ offers an exclusive preview.
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Snapchat unveils new safety features to protect young users
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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cloud services
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search
Snapchat unveils new safety features to combat sextortion and bullying, ensuring young users in New Zealand and beyond are better protected online.
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Logitech launches AI-powered, eco-friendly camera
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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uc
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Logitech's MeetUp 2, an AI-powered USB conferencing camera with a focus on sustainability, promises to enhance virtual meetings.
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St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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charity
St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.
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Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.
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Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sociable Soccer 24 for Nintendo Switch offers an arcade-like, accessible football experience with 13,000 real-life players but lacks depth and online play.
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Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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software development
Blackmagic Design’s new app brings its digital film prowess to Android, offering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users advanced video features and seamless cloud collaboration.