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Inspirational Kiwi web series skyrockets over 1m views
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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resilience
New Zealand-based Oompher web series achieves global acclaim with over 1 million views, spotlighting unique Kiwi successes.
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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chorus
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crown fibre holdings
Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.
Gaming on the powerful Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
PC gaming has been taken to the maximum thanks to the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition. PC elitists and multi-taskers will love what it offers.
Govt extends free UFB connections
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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uc
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chorus
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crown fibre holdings
UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
Sony Mobile looks to Xperia XZ to bolster smartphone play
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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sony mobile communications
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technology gifts
Sony Mobile has upped the camera and battery performance in it's new flagship Xperia XZ offering as it hopes to differentiate itself from competitors.
Online safety tips for social media and IM fans
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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we live security
Stay safe online! As Cyber Security Month kicks off, learn key tips to protect your social media and messaging accounts.
New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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technology funding
New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.
Anteater: Yummy insects
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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food
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sotw
Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.
Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Lite - the perfect balance of price and features
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Huawei P9 Lite strikes the sweet spot between cost and features, a worthy contender in the budget phone arena.
New learning tools help educators create more inclusive classrooms
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft in education
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volution
New Microsoft Office 365 features revolutionise learning, paving the way for truly inclusive classrooms in diverse educational settings.
Review: WWE 2K17 is still lingering in the midcard
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wwe 2k17
WWE 2K17 is the newest addition of the long running wrestling series. While it adds new features, it still fails to reach the main event.
‘Total ban’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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samsung note
Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.
NZ telco industry 'world class' despite increasing levels of complaints
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Complaints about the New Zealand telecommunications industry are rising, but it still provides top-notch service, says the NZ Telecommunications Forum.
Spotify Free hits sour note with infected ads
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Spotify Free users face malware onslaught from a rogue ad, prompting security concerns across Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu systems.
A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Kiwi company MyRepublic unveils the world's first Wi-Fi enabled coffin, ensuring connectivity transcends to the afterlife.
New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fibre
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statistics nz
Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.
Vodafone to help take innovative Kiwi irrigation solution global
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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iot
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WaterForce partners with Vodafone to take its IoT irrigation innovation, SCADAfarm, international. The collaboration will boost global export opportunities.
Is Fitbit’s Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.
Kiwis love streaming: Almost half of all broadband connections have unlimited data
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
Almost half of all broadband connections in New Zealand have unlimited data plans, according to Statistics NZ.
Leaping Tiger announces Gaming Lounge at Armageddon Expo 2016
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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armageddon expo
Join Leaping Tiger's Gaming Lounge this Labour Day at Auckland's Armageddon Expo for panels, meetups, and epic streamer showdowns.