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Review: Agents of Mayhem offers lots of explosive action
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Saint's Row developer Volition tackles an all-new IP in the form of Agents of Mayhem. The game offers explosive action set in the city of Seoul...
Oppo and Noel Leeming team-up to bring groundbreaking camera-phones to NZ
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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noel leeming
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oppo
Oppo partners with Noel Leeming to offer cutting-edge camera-phones in over 70 stores across NZ, featuring top models like A77, A57, and R9s.
GhostClicker adware infiltrated 300 apps on Google Play
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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software development
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google
A pervasive auto-clicking adware by the name of GhostClicker has infected as many as 340 apps from Google Play.
Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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facebook
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charity
Facebook to crack down on clickbait in news feed, targeting fake video play buttons and static images disguised as videos.
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.
The Samsung Gear S3 promises to be more than just a novelty smartwatch
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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samsung
Samsung launches connected variant of Gear S3 smartwatch in New Zealand, offering standalone 3G connectivity and a built-in speaker.
Dunedin’s free gig-enabled WiFi network expands, creating opportunities
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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chorus
It seems like it was only yesterday that people were getting excited about free public phones, but they are well and truly in the dusty past now.
Ford’s US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
Could you welcome the Kuri robot as a family member?
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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robots
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ai
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kuri
The designers behind this robot with an uncanny resemblance to Baymax said she isn't just helpful, she's adorable...
New tech maps NZ's digital & socioeconomic divides
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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statistics nz
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digital divide
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data futures partnership
The Digital Divide map is an interactive tool which shows the different digital divides New Zealanders and their communities are facing.
AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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malware
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apm
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cybersecurity
ESET’s Mac Security and online child protection products have been officially certified by security software testers AV-Comparatives this week.
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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movies
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kickstarter
This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user’s couch...
Attacker goes after Chrome extensions to spread malvertising & spam
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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google
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proofpoint
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phishme
Researchers from Proofpoint have discovered evidence of hacked extensions on the Google Chrome browser that were used to steal account credentials.
Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
Motorola’s self-repairing screen could be the turning point for your phone’s war on concrete
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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uc
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motorola
The phone would be able to sense the cracks on the touchscreen display and then apply heat to reshape and repair the damage...
Garmin NZ promises you will never lose your hiking buddy with their new two-way radio
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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gps
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garmin
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rino
Garmin NZ reveals the Rino 700, a budget-friendly two-way radio with enhanced GPS, ensuring you never lose track of your hiking companions.
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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sony
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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uc
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dei
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hybrid & remote work
If you’re measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you’re probably not getting the most out of them.
Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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uc
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broadband
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vodafone
Vodafone wins Speedtest Award for NZ's swiftest mobile and broadband, says Ookla, bolstering data-driven lives for Kiwis.
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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cartech
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auckland transport
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evs
Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town’s CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...