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Elite Dangerous reintroduces the series’ classic villains
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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elite dangerous
The Thargoids return to Elite Dangerous, reigniting fears of veteran gamers in Frontier Developments' Horizons 2.4 – The Return, as players face an ancient foe.
Google is keeping the Pixel out of the trash
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Google teams up with MobileMuster, ensuring Pixels are recycled, not binned, amid the release of Pixel 2 in Australia.
The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
Bigmoon Entertainment and Camel 101's new VR horror game, Syndrome, hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 6, bringing spine-chilling scares to VR systems.
Intel’s new self-learning chip promises to accelerate artificial intelligence
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Intel has developed a self-learning neuromorphic chip, codenamed Loihi, that mimics the human brain and could revolutionize AI.
Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
It’s a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.
Top three underrated iOS 11 features
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Under all the noise of the release, it is easy for some of the smaller yet incredibly useful features of the update to go unnoticed...
Calling all green innovators – Entries for WWF Innovation Awards now open
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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cleantech
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sustainability
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callaghan innovation
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges.
MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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tertiary education
New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
New Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer showcases every game mode and map
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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EA has now released a new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront 2 showcasing every game mode and map that the highly anticipated sequel has.
Live out your Game of Thrones fantasies in Bannermen
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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gaming
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steam
Embark on a medieval quest with Bannermen, the new RTS indulging your strategic prowess in a world akin to Game of Thrones.
Air NZ’s digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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soul machines
Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.
Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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spire
Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.
EB Expo announces new playable games and keynote presentation from Wolfenstein II developer
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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gaming
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eb games expo
Australia’s biggest weekend of gaming & pop culture EB Expo 2017 will be held 7th-8th October at Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Apple's macOS High Sierra now available - here's what you need to know
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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Apple has released macOS High Sierra, its latest operating system, featuring new core technologies and improved storage methods.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
WWE 2K18 is bodyslamming its way onto the PC later this year
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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2K Games has confirmed that it is releasing WWE 2K18 onto the PC platform. The best news is that it's coming out sooner than you think.
The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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auckland university
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computers
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partners
Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
Destiny 2 boasts the largest console game launch week of the year
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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gaming
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destiny
Destiny 2 sets new engagement and digital sales records during launch week, becoming the top console game launch of the year, with PC release imminent.
Square Enix reveals its new apocalyptic creation, Left Alive
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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gaming
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metal gear solid
Square Enix, renowned for role-playing games, announces Left Alive, a survival action shooter featuring top industry talent, launching on PS4 and Steam in 2018.