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Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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google
It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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HTC Vive slashes price by $300, edging closer to wider adoption with a more palatable $999 tag for immersive VR technology.
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cartech
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evs
Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
Google Home lets you control your entire house from the comfort of your bed
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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google apps
Google Home revolutionises home automation in ANZ, offering voice control over your abode without leaving bed.
Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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asus
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zenfone vr
The Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone with both Google's Tango and Daydream platforms, offering futuristic augmented reality capabilities.
Microsoft announces special Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition and more at Gamescom 2017
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft announced a ton of things earlier today at Gamescom 2017. This includes a special version of both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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pdf
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zero day malware
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foxit
Two zero-day vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF can allow attackers to execute malicious code on startup. Safe Reading Mode is recommended.
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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robots
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united nations
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robots vs people
Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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cartech
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new zealand post
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evs
NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous ‘smart’ appliances
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
In the realm of the odd but handy, behold iKettles, Porkfolios, and high-tech loos, blending convenience with a touch of the bizarre.
From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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heelight
Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.
Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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drones
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agriculture
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intersec
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
Creative Content Australia lauds court-mandated blocks against pirate sites
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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film
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piracy
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film production
Creative Content Australia (CCA) launches biggest crackdown on media piracy, with 65 piracy sites already blocked.
Review: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is an excellent addition to the series
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
What was supposed to be single player DLC for Uncharted 4, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy exploded to be its own standalone video game.
Technology has gone too far! Fidgetly reveals their connected fidget spinner
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Fidgetly CTRL is the world's first app-enabled 360-degree motion game controller in the form of a fidget spinner...
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart cities
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solar power
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extend
Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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apps
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samsung
Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.