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The top five best PS4 exclusives released so far
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The reason behind the PS4's huge success mainly lies within its excellent first-party exclusives. Here is a list of the top five ones released so far.

Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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New Zealand Minister Clare Curran becomes a target of Facebook impersonation and urges Kiwis to report suspicious activity to CERT NZ and boost online security.

Skyrim VR comes to the PC
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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PC players finally get to play the eight-year-old Skyrim in virtual reality. Is one of the most ported games of all time worth another go?.

34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.

Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Broadband Compare’s team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.

Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking in new vehicles could save hundreds of Kiwi lives and lower insurance costs, says Volvo NZ's general manager Coby Duggan.

Personalise your PC with Ballistix’s Tactical Tracer RGB DDR gaming memory
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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Ballistix unveils Tactical Tracer RGB DDR4 gaming memory featuring customisable RGB LEDs, enabling PC modders to personalise their rigs like never before.

Review: God of War is another masterpiece on PS4
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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The new God of War on PS4 is both a sequel and a reboot that takes the series into the new generation and it's another masterpiece.

34% of polled Kiwis & 27% of Aussies ready to delete Facebook after data breach
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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The Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data breach has shown the world just how important data is to individuals and the organisations that collect it.

How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.

LetsPlay.Live (LPL) announces new Project Cars 2 NZ Championship tournament
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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eSports is growing at a rapid rate in New Zealand thanks to LetsPlay.Live (LPL). Now the company is staging a Project Cars 2 tournament for Kiwis.

Auckland to host international AI conference
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Auckland will host the prestigious AAMAS 2020, its first in New Zealand, drawing over 500 delegates and providing a USD $900,000 boost to the local economy.

Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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tvnz
Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

Rare is working to add lots of new content to Sea of Thieves
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Sea of Thieves came out in March and some gamers were disappointed by the lack of content, but now Rare has announced more stuff is coming.

ANZ recognises up-and-coming IT professionals
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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WelTec and ANZ acknowledged the outstanding achievements of two Bachelor of Technology graduates, Shanini Kumari and Erik Poulsen.

James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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industrial
The winner will gain international exposure through the competition and $55,000 of prize money to develop their idea.

E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Massey University's Matthew Miller gains NZD $25,000 KiwiNet grant to enhance e-bike braking with innovative sensors, aiming to boost rider safety.

Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.

Hands-on review: This Wi-Fi router is both aesthetic and effective
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
The Blue Cave is a dual-band wireless router which claims to provide superior Wi-Fi coverage with a Smart Home friendly look.