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Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
Review: Does MLB The Show 18 hit a home run?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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MLB The Show 18 has now been released on the PS4 and is the newest addition to the popular series. Is this year's version worth buying?.
Could an iPhone save your life?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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ios
The ECLI service provides emergency services with the probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone.
Full 5G rollout won’t happen in 2018 - GlobalData
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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5g & beyond
Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.
Facebook is finally making changes to its data sharing controls - but is it too little, too late?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Most Facebook users could have had their data scraped by cyber attackers, says the social network's chief technology officer.
Could Labour's fuel tax be a good thing for EV owners?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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meridian energy
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Meridian Energy is supporting the opportunity to increase the uptake of EVs created by Government’s new transport plan.
AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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uc
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martech
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email security
Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
Samsung launches new gaming Notebook, can it really compete?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Samsung unveils the Notebook Odyssey Z at Intel's Beijing event, boasting advanced thermal tech for gaming. But is it truly a game-changer?.
AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's AI-DAY event showcased the unconventional use of AI for pest control, including a device that lures and eliminates predators.
Taika Waititi and Spark to host a new NZ film festival
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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Taika Waititi teams up with Spark to launch the Tall Shorts Film Festival, a unique vertical-format event for mobile storytelling. Winner takes GBP £10,000.
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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recruitment
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blackcap
New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
Could NZ become a world leader in electric vehicle uptake?
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Meridian aims to propel NZ to global leadership in electric vehicle adoption, challenging Norway’s dominance with incentives like free EV charging.
Vodafone Warriors fans could win a piece of a million dollar prize pool
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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vodafone warriors
Vodafone introduced the Vodafone Stadium Live App for the Vodafone Warriors last year to bring fans closer to the action.
Facebook to test a ‘downvote’ button in NZ
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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The test is a continuation of a trial Facebook began a few weeks ago that allows people to upvote or downvote comments on public threads.
Major iOS update brings new augmented reality experiences
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
This free software update also offers customers more visibility into the battery health and performance of their iPhone.
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.
The i9 may be the greatest gaming processor Intel has ever built
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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personal computing devices
Intel unveils its groundbreaking 8th Gen Core i9 processor for laptops in Beijing, touting unmatched gaming and content creation capabilities.
Hands-on review: Fight a deadly cult in Far Cry 5
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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gaming
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Ubisoft has now released Far Cry 5 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One and players will have to defend themselves against a very deadly cult!.
Video - Highlights from NVIDIA's GTC18
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Last week TechDay covered GTC18. Here is a quick video collating some of the more exciting images from the conference.