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D-Link’s Omna 180 Cam HD gets Android Support
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD now supports Android, offering enhanced features like event notifications, remote streaming, and pinch-to-zoom via the free Omna app.

PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what’s to come
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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FutureFive’s Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia’s largest festival of gaming culture.

Hands-on review: Can Sonic Forces redeem the franchise?
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Aside from the enjoyable Sonic Mania, the Sonic series has been in a bit of a rut recently. Is Sonic Forces able to redeem the once great franchise?.

The Airbnb of car rental has arrived in NZ
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Yourdrive is built on the ‘sharing economy’ model and connects a flourishing database of car renters with car owners...

Amazon to produce Lord of the Rings television series
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Amazon has secured global TV rights to J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved *The Lord of the Rings*, promising an epic prequel series for Prime Video fans.

Senior NASA advisor joins TEDxAuckland lineup
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Senior NASA economist Alexander MacDonald will discuss the future of space exploration at TEDxAuckland, joining a lineup of global experts this December.

Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year’s Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.

Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.

Hands-on review: War never changes in Call of Duty: WWII
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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In recent years, fans have soured over the constant futuristic settings in the COD franchise. Thankfully, traditional gameplay returns in COD: WWII.

‘Human-like’ chatbots may change the way we shop
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Human-like chatbots, still in need of refinement, could soon transform shopping with smarter, emotionally aware interactions, says GlobalData.

New Zealand Bankers' Association joins Fraud Awareness Week 2017
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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International Fraud Awareness has kicked off in New Zealand, with the release of a guide to help people spot online scams.

Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.

4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Invercargill joins the high-speed revolution as Spark launches 4.5G across three sites, making it the 25th mobile site to get the ultra-fast service in NZ.

Hands-on review: Super Lucky's Tale platforms jumps onto the Xbox One
Sat, 11th Nov 2017
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Super Lucky's Tale is the newest platform game to be released on the Xbox One. Unlike Cuphead however, this game is easier to play.

Adobe predicts what you will get for Xmas
Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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Adobe predicts US online sales will hit USD $107.4 billion this Xmas, with Cyber Monday expected to be the largest online shopping day in history.

EA Games’ iconic racer, Need for Speed, returns
Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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EA's Need for Speed makes a dazzling comeback with a Vegas twist in 'Payback', featuring street races and a vendetta against a crime cartel.

Pokemon Go developer now making a new Harry Potter mobile video game
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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The developer of the famous Pokemon Go game is now making another game based on a famous franchise. This time, Niantic is tackling Harry Potter.

Hands-on review: Horizon Zero Dawn's 'The Frozen Wilds' DLC is worth the money
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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It's not often you see single player DLC, but Horizon Zero Dawn offers it with the new 'The Frozen Wilds' DLC expansion. Is it worth it?.

Hands-on review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.

NZ Internet Task Force signs on for Cyber Smart Week 2017
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Cyber Smart Week is fast approaching and now the New Zealand Internet Task Force (NZITF) has signed up as an official partner.