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Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Competitive video gaming has grown over the years and it's becoming more mainstream. This is why a new channel is being launched to reflect this.

Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.

Hands-on review with The Banner Saga 3
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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The Banner Saga 3 is the third and final entry to Stoic's turn-based RPG series which started with the first game back in 2014.

Samsung releases Galaxy Tab S4
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S4 in New Zealand, boasting a desktop-like experience with Samsung DeX, a 10.5-inch display, and a 7,300mAh battery.

Ballistix Sport AT gaming memory gets TUF
Sun, 5th Aug 2018
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Ballistix launches Sport AT memory, enhancing ASUS' TUF Gaming Alliance with up to 16GB and 3000 MT/s speeds, for better PC builds and aesthetics.

NZ's game development industry is booming - and it needs you
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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New Zealand’s game development industry is booming, with both exports and employment in the sector climbing rapidly over the last year.

User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.

Kordia carries out NZ's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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Kordia has achieved New Zealand's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast using existing Digital Terrestrial Technology, encouraging local broadcasters to adopt 4K.

Huawei takes out Apple to claim number two spot in Q218
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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With a 41% year on year growth, compared to Apple’s 1%, Huawei is now second only to Samsung in the number of shipments this quarter.

Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.

Hands-on review: Plantronics BackBeat GO 605 headphones
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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Plantronics’ BackBeat Go 605 headphones hit the sweet spot with perfect comfort, sound, and cost. These headphones excel from Eva Cassidy to The Beatles.

Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.

Hands-on review: No Man's Sky Next adds new features
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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No Man's Sky initially came out back in 2016 and was met with a lot of criticism because it did not deliver on its promises. Well now it's back...

AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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The growing power of artificial intelligence is being hailed A the fourth industrial revolution, but how are ethics being used in the real world?.

Apple Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching ramifications’
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.

The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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New artificial intelligence research has revealed your eyes may be a window into your personality simply by the way they move.

Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.

Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.

Facebook to bridge distances with new ‘Watch Party’ feature
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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Effectively, participants of a Watch Party can watch videos from anywhere (live or recorded) and interact with each other at the same time.

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.