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Fisher & Paykel introduce Kitchen Assistant for SmartHQ app
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Fisher and Paykel innovate kitchen technology with the launch of a virtual sous chef feature, Kitchen Assistant, developed in partnership with Dynamo6, revolutionising home cooking.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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ai
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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Game review: Alone in the Dark (PS5)
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Alone in the Dark 2024 PS5 remake packs Hollywood star power, but players may be discouraged by major glitches, slow-paced gameplay, and underwhelming combat despite engaging puzzle-solving segments and atmospheric graphics.
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JBL launches next-gen PartyBox series in New Zealand
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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digital music
JBL launches its cutting-edge PartyBox series in New Zealand. The series features enhanced Bluetooth, extended playtime, and superior sound quality, set to enliven every party.
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Hands-on review: Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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gaming
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Asus's ROG Ally is a PC-based Windows 11 handheld gaming console. Techday's Darren Price has been testing the tiny gaming PC.
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Game review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Princess Peach takes centre stage in a versatile and fun-filled Nintendo Switch game, 'Princess Peach: Showtime!', characterised by its colourful graphics, unique story-line, and varied gameplay.
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Philips launches entry-level LED display range globally
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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it professionals
Philips Professional Displays Services introduces affordable 'entry-level' LED display range, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series, worldwide, widening access to display technology.
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JBL expands Quantum Series headsets for XBOX & PlayStation consoles
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amazon
JBL bolsters its Quantum Series with new headset models purpose-built for XBOX and PlayStation consoles, offering wireless spatial audio virtualisation and dual device connection.
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Yealink launches BH70 bluetooth headset for hybrid work
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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headsets
Yealink's BH70, a bluetooth headset tailored for the hybrid workforce, offers seamless connectivity, advanced noise cancellation, and a 35-hour talk time.
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Empowering businesses: T4 Group’s strategic Data Centre acquisition
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
T4 Group bolsters its position in the co-location market with the strategic acquisition of the East Tāmaki Data Centre, offering businesses secure and cost-effective data solutions.
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Logitech unveils Signature Slim Combo for blended work-life balance
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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windows
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apple
Logitech unveils the Signature Slim Combo, an intuitive combination of a wireless keyboard and mouse, designed to seamlessly blend work and personal computer use, set to become available in March 2024.
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AI foundries & digital factories will change humankind, NVIDIA CEO says
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
In his GTC 2024 keynote, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang unveils the future vision of technology's societal role, showcasing advancements in AI and innovative partnerships.
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Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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genai
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microsoft
Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft join forces to boost te reo Maori content using AI-assisted translation tech, a move set to revitalise and normalise the language across digital platforms.
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Hands-on review: 2TB WD_Black SN770M NVMe M.2 2230 SSD
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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storage
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reviews
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personal computing devices
Tiny yet mighty, the WD_Black SN770M SSD redefines portable gaming with unparalleled speed and capacity.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Game review: Rise of the Ronin (PlayStation 5)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Team Ninja unveils 'Rise of the Ronin,' a PS5 exclusive RPG with dynamic difficulty settings, setting a new benchmark in action gaming.
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Game review: MLB The Show 24 (PS5)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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gaming
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MLB The Show 24 introduces Negro Leagues, Derek Jeter's career, and female player mode, offering fresh historical insights and gameplay.
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Hands-on review: Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Crucial's T500 Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive promises data transfer speeds of up to 7400MB/s. Techday's Darren Price looks at the 2TB version of the drive that comes complete with a factory-fitted heatsink.
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LiveRem introduces real-time salary benchmarking tool in NZ
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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salaries
LiveRem launches innovative tool providing New Zealand firms with real-time salary benchmarking, levelling pay scales, filling knowledge gaps and aiding staff retention.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.