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$10.1m lost: Why Kiwis are losing so much to scammers & how we need to fix it
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Tech-savvy scammers are swindling New Zealanders out of millions of dollars, with reported losses totaling $10.1 million last year.
Apple ships 29 million iPhone X units in Q4 2017
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple ships 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017, making it the world's top-selling smartphone model over the holidays.
Microsoft announces that Xbox Game Pass will now include new release video games
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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gaming
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Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is getting a major upgrade later this year because it will now add all first party new releases.
Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.
NZTech’s top three tech trends impacting the wellbeing of Kiwis
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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drones
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e-learning
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smart home
CEO Graeme Muller says these major tech developments will significantly impact lives of New Zealanders for the better.
Samsung advocates for collaborative AI research
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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ai
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samsung
Samsung Research hosted its AI Summit on January 16-17, exploring ways to accelerate AI research and understand its commercial applications.
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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cartech
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evs
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qualifications
More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand’s highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.
Gameplay modes and areas that AO Tennis needs to improve on with future update patches
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Initially, I was very happy with the release of AO Tennis, but after listening to a lot of feedback, I realise the game is far from perfect now.
Rocket Lab’s test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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predictions
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facebook
Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.
BNZ’s 'bank of you' ad gets a little too personal
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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bnz
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advertising technologies
BNZ's 'Bank of You' ad, using personal names from TVNZ OnDemand accounts, sparks privacy debates, leading to a review of TVNZ's Privacy Policy.
Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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cartech
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evs
Thousands of tourists in New Zealand may soon tour in electric campervans as Jucy begins a pioneering EV trial, aiming to meet eco-friendly travel demand.
Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.
Hands-on review: AO Tennis is a Grand Slam winner
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
After so many years, we finally receive a new tennis game on PS4 and Xbox One called AO Tennis. Is it worth the long wait?.
Microsoft adds several new Xbox One video games to its Game Pass service
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Game Pass is Microsoft's own gaming service that serves like Netflix but for video games. The company has now announced several new games joining...
Ask SEEK to find you a job with Alexa
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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seek
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job advertising
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alexa
SEEK launches voice-activated job search in Australia via Amazon Alexa, offering career insights and updates, marking a tech milestone in employment services.
Maritime NZ’s innovative digital marketing campaign wins award
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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martech
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digital marketing
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public sector
Maritime NZ’s innovative “Virtual Coastwatch” digital campaign, promoting lifejacket use, wins gold at New York's International Festival of Media Awards.
Bandai Namco is extending the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta for another 24 hours
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Thanks to all of the server troubles, not many people have been able to play the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta. Well now it has been extended.
Assassin’s Creed Origins DLC gets a release date
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Players can continue their journey through Ancient Egypt with a wide variety of new content, including several hours of storyline quests.
Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
Braven unveils the Ready Pro and Ready Solo, two new Bluetooth speakers boasting lightweight durability and impressive sound quality for outdoor escapades.