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Hands-on review: HP AMP 120, print, talk and play
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HP's AMP 120 printer combines printing, Bluetooth speaker, and phone charging into one compact device, proving itself versatile for home offices.
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Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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vpns
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endpoint protection
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edr
In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.
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HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cartech
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evs
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haval
HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
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Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.
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Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
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Two hundred secondary school girls experience ICT in Wellington
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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banking
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women in tech
The Wellington ShadowTech is the first in a nationwide series of technology-focused events up and down the country.
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Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek ’18
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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blockchain
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.
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ASB first bank in New Zealand to step out with Garmin Pay
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases.
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New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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jaguar land rover
A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
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Google gears up to mark all HTTP pages as 'not secure'
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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encryption
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google
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ssl certificate
Google will start marking all HTTP pages as 'not secure' from September 2018, pushing for a default secure web by omitting 'secure' indicators on HTTPS pages.
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NZTech programme aims to encourage more young girls into tech
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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nztech
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shadowtech
NZTech's ShadowTech 2018 pairs girls with female mentors in the IT sector for a day to tackle the gender imbalance and inspire future tech careers.
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Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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path of exile
A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.
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Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla’s Red Rocket Model S
Mon, 21st May 2018
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Tesla’s Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.
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NZ Space Challenge finalists to be announced
Mon, 21st May 2018
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solar power
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startups
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palm
Finalists for the NZ Space Challenge, a competition to solve navigation issues in Antarctica, have been announced in Christchurch.
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Get reliable, uninterrupted WiFi access through your entire home
Mon, 21st May 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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asus
An AiMesh network can be built with a mixture of Ethernet and WiFi backhaul at any section of the network when desirable.
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Hands-on review: Kill hordes of zombies in State of Decay 2
Mon, 21st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
State of Decay 2 is a new Xbox One/Windows 10 video game that allows you to try and survive a huge zombie apocalypse.
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Tauranga’s innovation on display at Techweek ’18
Mon, 21st May 2018
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agritech
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techweek
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event
Over 30 leaders from technology, scientific, agritech and social enterprise sectors will be speaking in a curated programme of 15 events.
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Are video games the future of sustainable tourism?
Mon, 21st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Play-based learning is increasingly becoming a large part of educating today’s learners who grow up in the digital age.
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Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori
Mon, 21st May 2018
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blockchain
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ateed
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digmyidea
The DIGMYIDEA Ideation Weekend was a two-and-a-half-day event designed to bring both aspiring Māori digital entrepreneurs and mentors together.
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Hands-on review D-Link DAP-1860 AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
Sun, 20th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With more and more of our devices connecting to our home network via Wi-Fi, good network coverage throughout your home is essential.