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Panasonic’s home security system aims to automate safety
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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Panasonic's new Home Monitoring and Control Kit offers an extensive, automated approach to home security, but is its GBP £300 price tag justified?.
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Monster Hunter: World roars its way to become the best selling Capcom game of all time
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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capcom
Capcom already has the best selling game of 2018 as Monster Hunter: World has been eating all of its competition.
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Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Tired of the same old tunes? Check out these three Apple Music playlists, including one curated by the All Blacks.
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ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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ai
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ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.
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The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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renesas
Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.
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Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.
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Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting social media platforms as cybercriminals adapt their tactics, RiskIQ's Q4 2017 report reveals.
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Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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apps
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spotify
Spotify launched its new multimedia format, Spotlight, which introduces visual layers to complement the listening experience for podcasts.
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Auckland Pride Parade immortalised in virtual reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital music
Auckland's 2018 Pride Parade, with vivid lights, colours, and performances, is now immortalised in a stunning VR time-lapse video shot by Basement One.
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The portable speaker war rages on as new competitor enters the ring
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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portable speaker
Harman enters the NZ portable speaker market with JBL Flip 4 and Onyx Studio 4, aiming to challenge established competitors with robust features and design.
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Honeywell introduces indoor GPS
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
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HBT create IoT products, software and technologies found in more than 150 million homes and 10 million buildings worldwide.
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Hands-on review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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gaming
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Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.
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Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.
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Sennheiser's latest headphones aim to be a game changer
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Sennheiser's new CX 6.00BT headphones promise top-notch sound on the go, featuring advanced wireless tech, ergonomic design, and six-hour battery life.
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Make music from the comfort of Chrome
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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google
Google's latest Chrome Music Lab update enhances music education with new hands-on experiments, accessible directly from your web browser.
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Dropbox and Google Cloud to deliver cross-platform integrations
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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storage
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document management
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ecm
From within Dropbox, users will have the option to open and edit compatible files directly in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
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Style, sound, and simplicity come together in Sennheiser’s new wireless earphones
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
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wireless headphones
The headphones’ high-quality dynamic speaker system and custom-machined stainless steel in-ear sound tunnels deliver superior acoustic precision.
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How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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ddos
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mdm
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smart home
You wouldn’t openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.
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Dunedin is on the road to city-wide free wi-fi
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
With speeds up to 50 times faster than average public wi-fi, Dunedin’s GigCity wi-fi network is attracting more than 50,000 unique users a month.
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Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced that a new Xbox One S bundle is releasing in New Zealand that will contain a free digital copy of Rare's 'Sea of Thieves'.