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Hands-on review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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gaming
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smart home
Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.

NASA got hacked (again)
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The compromised servers stored personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to current and former NASA employees.

Next-gen mobile signal booster launches in NZ
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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vodafone
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signal booster
After a successful launch across the ditch, the Cel-Fi GO has come to the New Zealand market for people and businesses.

Hands-on review: The ROG Delta looks & sounds great - it's super comfy too
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Gaming headsets excel in bass for impactful play but often falter with music. Can the ROG Delta break the mould?.

Twitter suspects state-sponsored ties to support forum breach
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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twitter
One of Twitter’s support forums was hit by a data breach that may have ties to a state-sponsored attack, however users' personal data was exposed.

This could be the future of ridesharing
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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cartech
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bosch
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autonomous vehicle
When you hear the words ‘driverless vehicle technology’, the company Bosch may not immediately spring to mind.

InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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uc
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digital divide
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nz government
InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

Dr Ryan Ko steps down as head of Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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encryption
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university of waikato
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cyber security researchers of waikato
Dr Ryan Ko, instrumental in founding Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato, steps down to lead UQ Cyber Security, leaving Dr Vimal Kumar to fill his role.

Bigger on the inside: Corsair's Crystal Series 280X RGB cases
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Corsair's Crystal Series 280X RGB cases offer a compact yet spacious design with tempered glass panels, advanced cooling, and customisable RGB lighting.

We go hands-on with the ASUS ROG STRIX Z390 E-Gaming
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
The ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming is packed with surprises. No marketing messages, just solid features that work in the out of the box.

Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

Mac malware on WatchGuard’s top ten list for first time
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The report is based on data from active WatchGuard Firebox unified threat management appliances and covers the major malware campaigns.

Big Bash Boom gives us cricket with power-ups
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Big Ant Studios' *Big Bash Boom* redefines cricket video games with arcade-style gameplay, featuring power-ups, bobble-head players, and over-the-top action.

UPDATED Review: Blue Mic’s Satellite headphones are good but...
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.

Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A worldwide spate of spam emails claiming there is a bomb in the recipient’s building is almost certainly a hoax.

The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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inmarsat
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.

Hands-on review: The Logitech R500 laser presentation remote
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital transformation
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reviews
The Logitech R500, priced at USD $69, offers effortless control of presentations with a 20m range. Compatible with multiple OS, it enhances delivery.

Marriott sets up call centres to answer questions on data breach
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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uc
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Marriott has released an update on the breach of the Starwood guest reservation data breach which affected 500 million guests.

How to stay safe when shopping online
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.

Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit’s new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.