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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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surveillance
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ai security
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gcsb
The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.
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Noel Leeming slapped with $200,000 fine for misrepresentation
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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personal computing devices
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commerce commission
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming has been fined NZD $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, according to the Commerce Commission.
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Take productivity to the next level with Surface
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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tablets & laptops
Microsoft’s latest-generation Surface devices unlock more power, performance and value for business customers.
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Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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Hands-on review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
See how he responds if you annoy him. You can tell him if he’s been a good or bad robot and see how he reacts.
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Homegrown stress relief app to be launched next year
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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apm
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low-code
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software development
The University of Auckland and RUN are developing BadGood, a playful app designed to revolutionise stress relief by utilising smartphones' full capabilities.
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Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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gaming
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mfa
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reviews
Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
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IDC: Smartphone shipments ready to stabilise in 2019
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
IDC expects year-over-year shipment growth of 2.6% in 2019, while the world's largest market is still forecast to be down 8.8% in 2018.
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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Epson FastFoto FF-680W proves invaluable in digitising a lifetime of memories with lightning speed, simplicity, and impressive output quality.
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52mil users affected by Google+’s second data breach
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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google
Google+ APIs will be shut down within the next 90 days, and the consumer platform will be disabled in April 2019 instead of August 2019 as originally planned.
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New app conducts background checks on potential tenants
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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data privacy
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credit risk
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landlords
Wellington-based startup Proper launches an app enabling landlords to conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants, ensuring trustworthy renters.
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GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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entrepreneur
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girls in stem
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girlboss
The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.
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IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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lenovo
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samsung
The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.
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Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
If you find yourself in a tricky situation  - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) finally releases on PS4
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PUBG on PS4 feels like it’s still in Early Access as the graphics look horribly outdated and the game runs poorly too.
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How AI can fundamentally change the business landscape
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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ai
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lg
LG Electronics reveals insights on the current state of AI technology and its potential impact on life inside and outside the workplace.
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Game review: Just Cause 4 on PC
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rico Rodriguez returns to wreak over-the-top havoc for a fourth time. This time the island nation of Solís is our hero’s sandbox, ripe for destruction.
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CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
CERT NZ's Q3 report shows an alarming 35% rise in financial losses from cyber incidents, now at NZD $2.9 million, with unauthorised access up by 28%.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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cloud services
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gcsb
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human rights
For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
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Hands-on review: Logitech G502 HERO gaming mouse
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Logitech's G502 HERO gaming mouse boasts upgraded features like a 16,000 DPI sensor and LIGHTSYNC tech, but is it worth the investment this Christmas?.