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Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.
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Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.
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More of NZ's digital content to become freely available
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Kiwis gain free access to a treasure trove of digital content through the pioneering open-source tool, Supplejack, in a national collaborative effort.
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Hands-on review: B&O Beoplay A6 in-home speaker
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The Beoplay A6 looks like the jaws of a whale. Inspired by the colours of the rugged Nordic landscape, this speaker offers loud, clear & crisp sound.
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Hands-on review: B&O Beoplay A1 portable speaker
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Music is the best when you can feel it in your bones. There's no doubt that the Beoplay A1 will help whip your senses into a frenzy.
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Conservative Party applauds Israel’s porn block
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Conservative Party heralds Israel's new measure blocking porn as a 'common sense' solution for societal issues.
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IBM’s MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.
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What the big Eftpos switch means for consumers
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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New Zealand’s biggest technology ‘switch-over’ since the demise of analogue TV is on its way, and the change is good news for consumers.
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Grumpy tech guy: Google marketing
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Okay, so I get that NZ is a pimple at the arse end of the world and that we're never going to be a priority for Google.
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Retailers warned to upgrade Eftpos systems or risk losing them completely
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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New Zealand's Eftpos system is due for a major upgrade next year. Retailers are being warned that they need to upgrade their Eftpos tech or lose it.
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Mangawhai to Sydney to mainland USA - NZ's fourth international cable on its way
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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New Zealand's fourth international cable build, the Hawaiki cable, has begun construction, aiming to increase internet speed and connectivity.
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The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200
Sat, 26th Nov 2016
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Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.
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The force gets IFTTT integration and it's very cool indeed
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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he cat is out of the bag – it turns out that the Forceband now has an IFTTT app that’ll let it work with and IFTTT connected devices and apps.
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White knuckle fun with Planet Coaster
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Roll up for Planet Coaster, the ultimate ride in theme park sims by the creators of Rollercoaster Tycoon classics!.
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Is Bethesda’s Dishonored 2 a worthy successor?
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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We to return to the bizarre steampunk world of Dishonored for more stealth, assassinations and slaughtered whales.
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Hands-on review: The Dyson V8 absolute - it really 'sucks'
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Innovation may cost, but with the V8 it is an all too rare case of you getting more than what you’ve paid for.
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Slim PS4 console on sale for $400 in New Zealand this week
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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For a limited time only, the PS4 console will be on sale in New Zealand for an attractive price of around $400 NZD.
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Trump promises Tim Cook 'big tax breaks' if iPhone is built in America
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Donald Trump has reportedly told Tim Cook to move Apple production to the US and out of China. #Trump #Apple #production #US #China.
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EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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As digital transformation continues its relentless march forward, almost every business is becoming reliant on information to function.
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Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.