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New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.
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2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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digital transformation
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
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Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.
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The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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A brand new console has been revealed today in the form of Nintendo Switch. It will be a hybrid device as it's both a home and portable console.
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XCOM 2 finally comes to consoles
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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Alien strategy hit XCOM 2 lands on consoles, tasking players with a dark, guerrilla war for Earth in the acclaimed sequel.
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New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
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Vodafone announces pricing for gigabit broadband plans
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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After spending $22 million & partnering with Huawei, much of the cable network Vodafone inherited by acquiring TelstraClear is now capable of gigabit.
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Gaming events to look forward to at Armageddon Expo 2016
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Gaming has always been a big part of the Armageddon Expo and this year it's no different. Here's what you can look forward to seeing/playing.
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Review: Skylanders Imaginators adds a new gimmick to the table
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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The Skylanders series has been around for a few years but this year with Imaginators, they have added a new feature to keep fans happy.
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Five reasons you should attend The Point 2016
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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On 8 & 9 November, Auckland will host financial services & payments professionals, Kiwi fintech startups & international experts at The Point 2016.
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Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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PlayStation New Zealand is proud to announce today that the PS4 Universal Media Remote is now available to buy.
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Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
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Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.
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3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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3D printers can boost students' motivation to learn, but there are risks involved, says Adam O'Neill, managing director of Y Soft.
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HP’s all-out attack on the PC gaming market
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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HP has released a range of dedicated gaming computers called OMEN, featuring laptops, desktops, and accessories.
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The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
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Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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accounting systems
MYOB explores how the technological revolution will bring people together, enrich experiences and empower communities.
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PlayStation VR Game Impressions: Headmaster and Here They Lie
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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With so many PlayStation VR games out there, we've decided to talk about two VR titles in one post. The games come from very different genres.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic LightStream Pro7827HD DLP Projector
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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We got our hands on one of Viewsonic's latest mid-range projector models - our reviewer couldn't fault his experience.
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EA’s Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at Battlefield 1, the latest entry in the award-winning series this time set during the First World War.