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New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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startups
The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.

2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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wearables
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digital transformation
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.

Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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modernisation
Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.

The NX is now known as the Nintendo Switch console
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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nintendo
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.

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.

New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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collaboration
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kiwa digital
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callaghan innovation
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.

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.

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.

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.

Five reasons you should attend The Point 2016
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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payments nz
On 8 & 9 November, Auckland will host financial services & payments professionals, Kiwi fintech startups & international experts at The Point 2016.

Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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ps4
PlayStation New Zealand is proud to announce today that the PS4 Universal Media Remote is now available to buy.

Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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government
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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.

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.

3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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y soft
3D printers can boost students' motivation to learn, but there are risks involved, says Adam O'Neill, managing director of Y Soft.

HP’s all-out attack on the PC gaming market
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
HP has released a range of dedicated gaming computers called OMEN, featuring laptops, desktops, and accessories.

The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.

Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB explores how the technological revolution will bring people together, enrich experiences and empower communities.

PlayStation VR Game Impressions: Headmaster and Here They Lie
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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playstation vr
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.

Hands-on review: Viewsonic LightStream Pro7827HD DLP Projector
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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dlp
We got our hands on one of Viewsonic's latest mid-range projector models - our reviewer couldn't fault his experience.

EA’s Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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gaming
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battlefield
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.