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Review: Everybody's Golf swings its way onto the PlayStation 4
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Everybody's Golf franchise has been going on for 20 years and now the series finally hits the PS4 with its latest iteration.
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Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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cartech
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government
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tesla
Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
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Intel will deliver AI to drones, robots and virtual reality
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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drones
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Intel's Movidius has introduced its Myriad X vision processing unit to bring autonomous capabilities to drones, robotics, cameras and VR.
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NASA, SpaceX and HPE team up to send a supercomputer to space
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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spacetech
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datacentre infrastructure
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open source
NASA, SpaceX, and HPE have collaborated to send an advanced supercomputer to the ISS, aiming to revolutionise Mars mission tech via a year-long experiment.
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Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
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One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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spacetech
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer, launched via a SpaceX rocket, will conduct a year-long ISS experiment to aid future Mars missions.
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Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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smart appliances
Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets users control music across multiple Amazon Echo devices...
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Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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drones
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conservation
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unmanned aerial vehicles
DroneCounts' innovative GPS tracking revolutionises conservation efforts, winning the WWF NZ accolade for tackling species decline.
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Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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fitbit
Fitbit introduces Fitbit Flyer, wireless headphones with powerful audio, customisable fit, and connectivity to the new Ionic smartwatch.
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Ford will deliver on sustainability goals with clean energy and waste reduction
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Ford Motor Company Releases 18th Annual Sustainability Report: Detailing environmental progress and future commitments.
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Hands-on review: Norton WiFi Privacy
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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gaming
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vpns
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reviews
Norton WiFi Privacy, more than just a VPN, offers users encryption not just from crooks, but from prying eyes and geoblocks.
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Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.
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Sky NZ updates camera and lens fleet bringing high-quality video to Kiwis
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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sky
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fujifilm
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photography
Sky NZ elevates their broadcast quality by upgrading their camera and lens fleet with new Fujinon lenses, enhancing the Bledisloe Cup experience for viewers.
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New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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auckland transport
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maas global
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tourism
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
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The Fitbit Ionic aims to be the all-in-one health and fitness smartwatch
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch sets sights on revolutionising health tracking, blending lifestyle features with a fitness-first ethos.
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Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.
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Apple’s answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple’s HomePod sets to revolutionise audio with adaptive 360° sensors and Siri integration for a seamless listening adventure.
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Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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datacom
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social enterprise
The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.
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Insta360 announces groundbreaking 4K 360-degree camera
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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4k
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photography
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insta360
Insta360 launches ONE, a versatile 4K 360 camera that revolutionizes immersive storytelling and traditional video capture and sharing.
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New Sony ANZ solution built for today's bring-your-own-device workplace
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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uc
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personal computing devices
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sony
Vision Exchange allows teams to brainstorm and work collaboratively through wireless sharing content from laptops and tablets.