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Gmail’s biggest overhaul is now live
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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google
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gmail
Gmail's biggest update is live, featuring a new look, smarter inbox management, improved productivity tools, and enhanced security measures.
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The differences and similarities between Fortnite Battle Royale and PUBG
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Battle Royale genre started heating up last year thanks to the release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). After that, Fortnite came out...
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Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand announced that globally they have become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world’s largest esports company.
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NZ company to supply 150 autonomous shuttles to Korea
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cartech
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automotive
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extend
New Zealand's Ohmio Automotion has agreed to supply 150 of its autonomous shuttles to South Korean company SolaSeaDo.
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Opinion: Why YouTube’s ad algorithm is killing your favourite creators
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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opinion
YouTube says that machines are allowing them to flag content for review at scale, but this is causing many creators to quit the platform.
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AMD desktop processors supposedly deliver best-in-class compute performance
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
AMD unveils its 2nd Generation Ryzen desktop processors, touting up to 15% higher gaming performance and advanced features for gamers and creators.
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Summon the power of the Gods in this AR game
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Jakub Różalski’s art provided the starting point for The Ancients AR, a fantasy world in which the Ancients live in tandem with humans.
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Hands-on with the Detroit: Become Human demo on PS4
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Next month Quantic Dream will soon release its latest PS4 video game called Detroit: Become Human. The demo is out now and we've played it.
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How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
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Could this game be the Sims City of VR?
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Plethora Project and Devolver Digital have released Block’hood VR, a virtual reality enabled version of their award-winning building project.
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Hands-on review: Impact Winter forces you to survive for 30 days
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Imagine yourself living in the near future where another brutal 'Ice Age' has swept across the entire Earth and your only hope is in 30 day's time.
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D-Link launches new Wi-Fi range extender
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender includes four external antennas and amplifiers designed to optimise coverage and maximise range.
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Why these headphones simply outclass the competition
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Sennheiser's GSP 500 headset immerses gamers with its realistic sound, ergonomic design, and enhanced comfort, redefining the gaming experience.
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NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
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Hands-on review: HP EliteBook 840 G5 performs on every level
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is the first Windows-based laptop that I have ever considered as an equal to the Mac for graphics capabilities.
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DreamGate’s Steampunk Tower 2 launches on Steam
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Following the success of the original action strategy game, indie studio DreamGate is releasing Steampunk Tower 2.
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Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass trailer arrives in a blaze of glory
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trailer
Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass drops a new trailer, igniting nostalgia and excitement among fans of old-school shooters. Watch it now!.
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GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.
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Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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ai
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facebook
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university of otago
Otago Uni’s Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand Project think legislation should be a major consideration during the Kiwi AI revolution.
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Why a good pair of headphones could change the way you game
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Building on the success of the GAME ZERO, the new GSP 600 improves on its predecessor with even better audio performance.