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Can it be trusted? Huawei’s founder speaks out
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ren Zhengfei spoke candidly in a recent media roundtable about security, 5G, his daughter’s detainment, the USA, and the West’s perception of Huawei.
49 inches: Samsung's latest gaming monitor steps up to Dual QHD
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Samsung unveils its 49-inch CRG9 gaming monitor featuring Dual QHD, 32:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technology.
Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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software development
Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.
Updated: Chch crypto-exchange Cryptopia suffers breach
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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blockchain
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cryptopia has reportedly experienced a security breach that has taken the entire platform offline – and resulted in ‘significant losses’.
iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.
Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
New Zealanders' thirst for data hit new highs in 2018, with Fortnite releases driving record peaks on Chorus' network, reaching up to 1.775Tbps.
Hands-on review: XANOVA Juturna-U gaming headset
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
New Juturna-U headset: a notable entry in the competitive gaming gear market, merging quality with cost-saving.
Audioengine’s Wireless A5+ are just bloody good speakers
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
I judge these speakers on the aspects that Audioengine boasts about - quality, streaming, simplicity and versatility.
Hands-on review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.
OPPO aims to have 5G device launched by end of year
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working with Keysight Technologies to accelerate the development of their 5G smartphone.
LG makes TVs smarter with new AI processors
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Latest TVs from LG use deep learning to enhance the video and audio output and introduces integration with Alexa.
Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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virtualisation
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cartech
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it automation
Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.
Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.
How to tackle cyber threats in your home
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
How should you start securing your devices? The company has provided tips for actions you can take across social media, home routers, TVs, and many more.
Jabra launches wireless earbuds for mobile workforce
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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jabra
Jabra has released wireless earbuds designed for mobile professionals, featuring Skype for Business certification.
Hands-on review: Crucial 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 solid-state drive
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Crucial's 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 SSD offers stunning read/write speeds, revolutionising PC storage. Darren Price from FutureFive reviews this game-changer.
Acer’s new top tech gaming notebooks
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Predator Triton 900 features a convertible 4K display and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, and the 500 is just 18mm thick.
Reshape to relevance - Accenture’s 2019 consumer survey
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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video
Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
Is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s camera really as good as they claim?
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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huawei
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huawei mate
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photography
Huawei's Mate 20 Pro boasts impressive camera specs, but does it truly deliver industry-best performance? After three weeks of testing, here's the verdict.
AMD unveils ‘world’s first 7nm gaming GPU ‘
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
The Radeon VII provides 2x memory, 2.1x memory bandwidth, and up to 36% higher performance in content creation applications compared to Radeon RX 64.