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New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters

New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Multi-cloud

Alibaba Cloud and Animal Logic extend collaboration

Through this partnership, the parties hope to drive efficiencies of media production by utilising more cloud computing technologies, according to a statement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3

Every Nintendo fan who owns a Switch should give this game a try. Yes is it slow at first, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with spooky fun times.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Smart Home

JBL releases new wireless headphones & home audio products

JBL unveils a diverse range of wireless headphones and home audio products in New Zealand, ideal for the upcoming Kiwi summer season.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Gaming

Game review: MediEvil remake releases on PS4

This remake on PS4 is just as enjoyable as the original and will prove to be a tough challenge for new players.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

University of Canterbury

Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches

Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Blackbird.AI launches solution to fight disinformation campaigns

Technology, regulation, and education must work hand-in-hand to tackle disinformation threats now seen as the new normal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Gaming

Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)

Despite its captivating puzzles and beautiful visuals, The Eyes of Ara struggles on the Nintendo Switch due to poorly calibrated controls in docked mode.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Gaming

NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 16 Series SUPER GPUs

NVIDIA unveils the new GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and GTX 1650 SUPER, boasting up to 50% more performance with new GDDR6 memory and enhanced streaming features.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Gaming

Battlefield-ready Stealth XP-Camo headsets now available in Australia

The XP-Camo allows gamers, streamers and audio fans to go from seat to street; with a headset equipped to deal with both in-game and real-life scenarios.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Digital Entertainment

Apple AirPods Pro: A new design, but no battery improvements

Apple unveils AirPods Pro with a fresh design and advanced noise cancellation; however, battery life remains unchanged. Available from 30 October for NZD $449.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Gaming

Seeing all the games at Auckland Armageddon Expo 2019

his year was headlined by both PlayStation and Nintendo bringing with them their best new and upcoming video games.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The wireless headset with uncompromising sound quality

Corsair's VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless headset astounds with its exceptional build and unrivalled audio quality, making every note and gaming moment a revelation.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Digital Entertainment

Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup

Kiwi rugby fans in Japan for the World Cup have driven a fivefold surge in Vodafone New Zealand's network usage, with over 10 terabytes of data used.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple Watch Series 5

After a month with the Apple Watch Series 5, our in-depth review reveals it as the ultimate gadget for Apple enthusiasts, but is it worth the upgrade?.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Robotics

Rebellious robots: the latest in robotic research

The latest in human-robot research is a handheld robot that is designed to try and frustrate its human counterpart in a bid to develop robotic cooperation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Space

Aussie researchers to help NASA advance astronaut health

Australian researchers are teaming up with NASA to develop microfluidic sensors for monitoring astronaut health, advancing space and Earth healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019