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Armageddon 2017 roundup: The best and worst moments from the show
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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cosplay
Auckland Armageddon 2017 dazzled with star-studded guests like Nathan Fillion and Jessica Nigri, but rainy weather and sparse stalls clouded the excitement.
Cortana and Master Chief discuss their tenuous relationship
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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halo
In the interview we discussed their favourite moments on the job, how they met and the tenuous relationship between the Chief and Cortana...
The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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microsoft
The first batch of original Xbox games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. 13 games will be available for you to play from tomorrow onward.
Why schools need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
They house the sensitive information that hackers specifically seek, are running a wide variety of unprotected endpoints, and have limited resources.
New Zealand live science show Nanogirl heading to Abu Dhabi
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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New Zealand’s dynamic Nanogirl Live! show, led by Dr Michelle Dickinson, heads to Abu Dhabi this November for the Science Festival 2017.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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broadband
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vodafone
Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
Epson ramps up ink capacity in new EcoTank printer range
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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printing
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industrial
Epson expands its EcoTank printer family with models offering twice the page yield, including two new photo printers.
Google launches Family Link to let parents monitor children’s device usage
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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google
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family link
There’s always a balance to strike between giving kids the freedom to explore the internet and helping guide their experience.
Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
BNZ customers can now use Apple Pay for secure, private, and fast mobile payments both in-store and online, as BNZ rolls out this highly requested feature.
The VR game that promises to make you smarter
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Croteam and Devolver Digital launch The Talos Principle VR on Steam, offering a brain-boosting puzzle experience compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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sky
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retail
Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
Hands-on review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
The Jabra Evolve 75 comes with some ambitious claims, the most important being their ability to function well in a modern open-plan office...
Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
Hands-on review: The Rain Design MStand
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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smart home
Experience unparalleled comfort with the Rain Design MStand, an ergonomic laptop stand that keeps your device cool and your posture perfect.
Hands-on review: Is WWE 2K18 a worthy heavyweight contender?
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2K has handled the WWE 2K franchise for the last four years now and the results have been mixed. WWE 2K18 however is an improvement...
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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airport
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ar
The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...
Hands-on review: Logitech G533 Wireless Headphones
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Logitech's G533 Wireless Headphones impress with impeccable 7.1 surround sound, even reviving the haunting vocals of John Lennon’s ‘Free as a Bird’.
Hands-on review: Shadow of War takes us back to Middle-earth
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the sequel to the excellent Shadow of Mordor. Does this new game live up to the hype?.
Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Facebook chatbot for life insurance quote comparisons
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Alfred, Australia's first life insurance comparison chatbot on Facebook Messenger, offering 24/7 real-time quote services.
Max 2017: Adobe Creative Cloud gets a refresh
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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martech
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software updates
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adobe
Some of the applications that received updates and new features include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.