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4.5G the fastest network you can’t use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...
Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
Aussie elders join the gaming revolution, picking up controllers to boost brain health and keep dementia at bay.
Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
Boasting all of the latest gadgets these three smartphones promise to deliver everything a user needs for a lower price...
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung’s artificial intelligence compete?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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ai
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personal computing devices
Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.
Have your socks scared off in Get Even, a psychological thriller game
Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Get Even is a psychological thriller set in an old asylum. It’s also a puzzle game, a stealth game, an action game and a horror game.
Final Fantasy XIV expands with Stormblood
Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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final fantasy
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood expands the beloved MMORPG with new zones, jobs, and a gripping tale of liberation, enhancing the game's enduring allure.
Sledgehammer Games reveals trailer for Nazi Zombies in Call of Duty: WWII
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
It won't be a Call of Duty game without zombies so Sledgehammer Games has you covered in Call of Duty: WWII. The new Nazi Zombies mode has been...
The mini-drone swarm is coming! MIT researchers crack the code to miniaturising UAVs
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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drones
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mini-drone
Scientists at MIT have developed a tiny computer chip that could enable the creation of the smallest intelligent drones.
Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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cyber criminal
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dark web
Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.
Kiwis, never forget your password again with the Mycena app
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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passwords
App developer Lookiimedia announced the release of Mycena, a new password management app for both Android and iOS devices.
Funny or misleading? Uber NZ’s attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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uber
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asa
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transport
Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.
Forza Motorsport 7 features exquisite cars from Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has revealed a large list of cars that you can drive in Forza Motorsport 7, It includes a large collection of Porsches and Lamborghinis...
Feel sad, drive fast: Artificial intelligence lets your car respond to how you feel
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
The AI considers the driver's voice, facial expression and eyesight direction to determine their emotional state and respond to it...
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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university of canterbury
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3d printing
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students
University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.
Exclusive interview: Democratising data science & making AI more accessible
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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data science
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iot
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industrial iot
Progress, an American software company, is expanding its cognitive computing and machine learning capabilities.
Ultimate robot showdown: The United States and Japan prepare for battle
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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robots
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mech
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battle
US-based MegaBots and Japan’s Suidobashi Heavy Industries are set to clash in a monumental mech battle next month, thanks to a USD $500,000 Kickstarter boost.
AI may have your health and finances on record before the year is out
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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iot
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ai
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healthtech
Here's how artificial intelligence and deep learning are moving from buzzwords to revenue-generating endeavours...
Ubisoft announces Just Dance World Cup qualification rounds
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
If you are very good at playing Just Dance, you can try to become a World Champion by trying to qualify for the finals.
Coding for kids? littleBits teaches the essentials through intuitive games
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The littleBits Code Kit is an introduction to coding in the classroom that promises it will engage students and teachers alike...
Celebrity-robot Sophia, the most human robot yet is coming to NZ next month
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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robots
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hanson robotics
Renowned robot Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, will make her New Zealand debut at the Morgo convention in Bay of Islands from August 31 to September 1.