Latest news - Page 228
The Dunedin gaming firm helping a US animal rescue centre
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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animal welfare
Runaway Play is rallying behind animal welfare and helping out a US no-kill animal rescue and adoption centre.
Amazon customers irate after 'technical error'
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A 'technical error' at Amazon has exposed customer names and email addresses, leaving many irate and questioning if it was a data breach.
The Just Cause 4 mayhem is nearly upon us
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I was only a few minutes into my preview session with Just Cause 4 when I realised that I was in for some trouble.
Accountant automates grunt work by coding an application
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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coding
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Accountant uses coding skills to create app that revolutionizes workflow at Big Four firm, disbands 40-person team. @nextacademy.
Intel aims to bring AI to the masses with the Neural Compute Stick 2
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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Intel has launched the Neural Compute Stick 2, a USB thumb drive that enables developers to build smarter AI algorithms.
Twitter bots create a third of the world's misinformation
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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auckland university
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twitter
Lies, fake news and misinformation – this is the age of the internet, and Twitter bots are largely responsible for perpetrating it.
Valve stops Steam Link hardware sales; promotes Android app instead
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Valve announced that its supply of Steam Link hardware has sold out – and by the looks of it, it won’t be making any more.
The Secrets of Dr. Wu expands Jurassic World Evolution
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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jurassic world evolution
Players are in control of two hidden research facilities on Isla Muerta and Isla Tacaño where Dr. Henry Wu is developing a new generation of hybrid dinosaurs.
Hands-on review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings back the PSOne icon
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a great remake that features new school graphics with old fashioned style of gameplay.
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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online shopping
As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.
Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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apps
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students
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New Zealand student app Niesh, founded by Jae Yoo and James Koo, could be worth $10m once it rolls out nationwide.
NZ-grown fitness app draws on augmented reality
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
Fitness junkie Amy Lee Summers has launched an AR fitness app, Amy Lee Fit, which features fitness plans, recipes and more.
Hands-on review: Intel Core i7 8086K Limited Edition
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
Whilst I’ve seen commemorative coins and stamps, I’ve never seen a commemorative CPU. Intel’s Core i7 8086K is exactly that.
NZ's online merchants can now offer Google Pay
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand online merchants can now offer Google Pay as a payment option, thanks to Paymark's partnership with Google.
Hands-on review: Logitech G1 Pro Gaming Headphones and Mouse
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Logitech's G1 Pro gaming mouse and headphones impress with precise control and crystal-clear sound, ideal for the serious gamer seeking top-tier performance.
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges expands to the dark side
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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gaming
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lenovo
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges expands with a Dark Side pack, featuring AR duels against Rey and Yoda, plus multiplayer content. Starter kit required.
NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ’s beauty
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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tourism
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ar
There’s no doubt that we live in a beautiful country and New Zealand Geographic’s new virtual reality project certainly proves it.
Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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learning
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social network
Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.
Royole's FlexPai: So bendable phablets are a reality now
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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phablet
Royole's FlexPai, the world's first commercial foldable phablet, promises revolutionary design and cutting-edge technology, set to redefine mobile devices.
Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.