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Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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3d printing
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datacom
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the mind lab
The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.
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How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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nztech
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digital nations
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digital services
Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.
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Trend Micro & Panasonic launch mission to advance connected car security
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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cartech
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trend micro
The two companies aim to thwart cyber risks that jeopardise connected car safety - particularly security in ECUs and infotainment systems.
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Jetstar take their AI assistant global with Facebook Messenger
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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uc
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digital signage
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martech
Jess engages in over 250,000 cross-channel conversations per month and has managed over nine million conversations with Jetstar customers.
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LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports forming a tag-team to show live eSports coverage on NZ TV
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lpl
LetsPlay.Live (LPL) and Sky Sports have become partners to broadcast the latest eSports action in your room across New Zealand TV screens.
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Switch owners get their hands dirty with Serial Cleaner
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Retro 2D puzzler Serial Cleaner, where players clean crime scenes, sneaks onto Nintendo's Switch. Stealth, strategy, and 70s vibes await.
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Kiwi AI company brings 'grab and go' checkout-less shopping to Auckland
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand retailer Foodstuffs to trial Amazon Go-like artificial intelligence shopping solution to enhance customer experiences.
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Massey Uni and NZVRARA team up to support VR development
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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ar, vr & metaverse
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massey university
The New Zealand VR/AR Association and Massey University School of Design have partnered to support the growing VR/AR sector.
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Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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facebook
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cryptocurrency
Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.
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Hands-on review: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT slashes onto the PS4
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Dissidia Final Fantasy series started on the PSP, but now the franchise hits the PS4 for the first time in this new iteration.
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Local post-production tool developers announce strategic collaboration
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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kiwa digital
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the cargo cult
Kiwa Digital and The Cargo Cult collaborate to meet demand for localised media content with new software integration.
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Unitec’s The Mind Lab and MOTAT join forces to empower Kiwis in STEM
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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edutech
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partner programmes
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unitec
The Mind Lab by Unitec is partnering with MOTAT to move their education programmes to MOTAT's premises in Western Springs.
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Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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phishing
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email security
How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.
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Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.
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Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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iot
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wireless networks
Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.
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Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.
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Sony reveals their new VR venture at ISE 2018
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
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ar
At ISE 2018, Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, an advanced audio technology promising immersive, interactive soundscapes for diverse applications.
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Which GPU will give you the most bang for your buck?
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
The ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1070TI-A8G-GAMING offers top-tier performance and cooling at a competitive price, making it a top choice for gamers seeking value.
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Exciting Kingdom Hearts 3 news revealed at D23 Expo In Japan
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Disney held its D23 Expo in Japan today and Square Enix shared lots of great new information about the highly anticipated RPG Kingdom Hearts 3.
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Apple says DON’T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
After a critical source code for the iPhone was leaked online recently, Apple reassured there was nothing to fear but experts think otherwise.