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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.
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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.
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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?.
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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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broadband
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broadband compare
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.
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Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
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.
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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.
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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.
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34% of polled Kiwis & 27% of Aussies ready to delete Facebook after data breach
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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facebook
The Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data breach has shown the world just how important data is to individuals and the organisations that collect it.
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How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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iot
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
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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.
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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.
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Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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duo
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distributors
Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
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Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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personal computing devices
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4g technology
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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?.
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Rare is working to add lots of new content to Sea of Thieves
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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.
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ANZ recognises up-and-coming IT professionals
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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weltec
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anz bank
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awards
WelTec and ANZ acknowledged the outstanding achievements of two Bachelor of Technology graduates, Shanini Kumari and Erik Poulsen.
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James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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dyson 360 eye
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dyson
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industrial
The winner will gain international exposure through the competition and $55,000 of prize money to develop their idea.
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E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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kiwinet
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startups
Massey University's Matthew Miller gains NZD $25,000 KiwiNet grant to enhance e-bike braking with innovative sensors, aiming to boost rider safety.
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Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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fibre
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vodafone
Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.
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Hands-on review: This Wi-Fi router is both aesthetic and effective
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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gaming
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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.