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PlayStation 4 sales continue rocketing growth
Gaming

PlayStation 4 sales continue rocketing growth

Sony Interactive Entertainment recently announced a new sales milestone for PS4 with 60.4 million units sold to consumers worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground
Cybersecurity

War of the words: How cybercriminals are selling fake news through the underground

Fake news is being sold as a service on the underground market, with criminals offering to manipulate public opinion for a price.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles
Gaming

Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles

Headset designed to get the best immersion from your Playstation VR system hits the shelves. We get you the specs and a breakdown.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data
Vodafone

Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data

Vodafone is offering free SKY Sport for a year to new customers who sign up for their unlimited broadband package.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Intel showcases new PC gaming and VR experiences, announces US$1m Grand Slam for esports
Gaming

E3 2017: Intel showcases new PC gaming and VR experiences, announces US$1m Grand Slam for esports

Intel inks landmark esports partnership with ESL, reveals new VR esports tournaments and announces pre-orders for Intel Core X-series processors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion
Unified Communications

Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion

Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme 75% complete, providing fibre access to over 1 million households and businesses in New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Biometrics

Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security

Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Dropbox rolls out new features to boost security & visibility
Virtual Private Networks

Dropbox rolls out new features to boost security & visibility

Dropbox hopes the updates will give admin stronger user controls and increased visibility into their teams' Dropbox usage.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Cybersecurity

How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security

Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here
Unified Communications

Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here

The Broadband Compare Awards launch this week in response to the increasingly diversified Kiwi market of more than 100 Internet providers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Ubisoft impresses with Beyond Good and Evil 2 and other new announcements
Gaming

E3 2017: Ubisoft impresses with Beyond Good and Evil 2 and other new announcements

Ubisoft had a decent showing at E3 2017 this year with announcements that included Beyond Good and Evil 2 and a special Nintendo Switch exclusive.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Sony reveals trailers for Spider-Man PS4, God of War and loads more
Gaming

E3 2017: Sony reveals trailers for Spider-Man PS4, God of War and loads more

Sony was a bit conservative this year at E3 2017 focusing more on game trailers rather than new announcements.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Research discovers predicted year robots could replace us
Robotics

Research discovers predicted year robots could replace us

Oxford study forecasts robots to take over jobs within a decade, reshaping the future workforce and prompting a major educational shift.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Royal recognition for digital education innovator
Māori

Royal recognition for digital education innovator

Long time champion for Māori and education recognised in last week's Queen's Birthday Honours. Pat Snedden joins the Order of Merit for his services.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
LMS ups its game to meet evolving teacher needs
EduTech

LMS ups its game to meet evolving teacher needs

Desire2Learn has announced major upgrades to its Brightspace K-12 Learning Management System to engage younger learners and meet modern learning needs.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles
Kiwa Digital

Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles

Learning Reo is Cool: Kiwa Digital launches new digital resources to make Te Reo Māori accessible to children in an engaging way.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Firewalls

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Matariki Awards

Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams
Robotics

AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams

An AI built to take on tough math exams managed to get through several papers in only two hours. But did it get good marks?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017