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Spark to stream international hockey matches
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.

Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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healthtech
Is it a case of ‘big brother’, or a way of responsibly curbing the amount of time kids spend in front of their computer screens?.

Hands-on Intel Optane performance test: HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Testing Intel's Optane memory on an HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop revealed read speeds double those of SSDs, showcasing impressive performance gains.

The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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This quarter saw a global 6% YoY decline in smartphone shipments, largely due to a 13% decline for market leader Samsung, but Xiaomi’s rise continues.

Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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digital divide
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People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.

These were the voyages of the Kepler space telescope
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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nasa
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solar power
After nine years exploring deep space, NASA's spacecraft and telescope will now be another piece of historical space junk.

Game review: Back in the saddle with Red Dead Redemption 2
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the developers’ track record of releasing outstanding games, Red Dead Redemption 2, wasn’t likely to be anything but superb.

Computer Lounge online store hit by security breach
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Auckland’s Computer Lounge has suffered a months-long security breach. While credit card details are safe, other personal data may have been exposed.

Seven big cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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cybersecurity
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banking
Hackers and fraudsters will go to enormous lengths to steal this data, so it’s important to know about the top cyber security threats we face today.

Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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tax
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employment
The biggest tax changes in a generation are coming, and they will affect almost every business household and business across the country.

Game review: EA Sports’ NHL 19 hits the ice
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Within the maelstrom of game releases over the last month or so, EA Sports launched NHL 19. FutureFive’s Darren Price belatedly hits the ice to check it out.

Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country’s newest shopping destinations next year.

NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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young innovators
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asb bank
New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.

Five changes coming to Flickr in 2019
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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flickr
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photo sharing
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photography
If you’re a Flickr community member or user, there are some big changes coming. Here are five things you need to know.

Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
IoT device neglect exposes risks as hackers target routers, highlighting the crucial need for tighter security.

Hands-on review: The Huawei nova 3i
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Huawei's nova 3i dazzles in 'iris purple', elevating the smartphone colour palette with AI-powered camera prowess.

Apple revamps iPad Pro; introduces Apple Pencil as accessory
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Apple revamps the iPad Pro with a sleek design, A12X Bionic chip, and Face ID, while introducing a new magnetic, wireless-charging Apple Pencil.

It's not a bird, not a plane, but a real flying Spyro
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
In case you’ve got a trip to the United States on the card soon and want a quirky travel pic, it might pay to look up in the skies….

OPPO smartphone trials first 5G internet connection
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
OPPO claims a major 5G milestone, completing the first test on a mobile device. The brand aims for a 2019 release, despite NZ networks lagging behind.

Apple's new Mac mini & MacBook Air greener than ever
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Apple's latest Mac mini and MacBook Air, launching next week, boast enhanced performance and cutting-edge eco-friendly designs using 100% recycled aluminium.