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Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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nz government
New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.
Portable virtual reality with a Dell Visor and an Alienware 13 R3
Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
It’s taken a little under two years for acceptable VR to go from a monster desktop PC to a set of equipment that you can fit in your backpack.
Unboxing the God of War PS4 media kit
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PlayStation NZ has been kind enough to supply FutureFiveNZ the media kit for the upcoming God of War PS4 video game.
Everything you need to know about autonomous vehicles
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
The race toward autonomous vehicles intensifies as advances in driver assistance systems and self-driving tech progress. Discover the six levels of automation.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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robots
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uc
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drones
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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law
2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.
Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has unveiled the Data Abuse Bounty, offering rewards to users who report misuse of data by app developers, in a bid to enhance digital security.
Hands-on review: JBL Pulse 3 and JBL Charge 3
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
New JBL speakers dazzle with sound, app control, and light shows, but the app user experience may test patience.
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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parliament
New Zealand’s proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night’s storm
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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smb
myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
New Zealand film production revenue still on the rise
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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film
New Zealand's film production revenue soared 15% to NZD $1.1 billion in 2017, with Auckland experiencing a remarkable 37% surge, Stats NZ reports.
Apple reveals special edition iPhone 8 models
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, featuring a striking red finish with black front, available online from 13 April.
Dunedin’s free Wi-Fi network complete
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
The VR/AR market could be worth $1.8 billion in 2018
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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market
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report
Gaming remains the primary reason for sales of VR devices and this is unlikely to change over the next few years.
Hands-on review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Oppo's R11s impresses with flagship features at a mid-tier price below USD $800, challenging heavyweights like Samsung S9 and iPhone X.
Major tech competition launches for Kiwi students
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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coding
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partners
New Zealand's Ministry of Education and IT sector launch 123Tech Challenge to promote digital technology in schools, sparking national engagement.
Google to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from Chrome
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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google
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cryptocurrency
Google bans cryptomining extensions from the Chrome Web Store, citing misuse by developers which impacts user performance and increases power consumption.