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New Dick Smith online store claims Kiwi success
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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As the Australian Supreme Court hearing into the demise of Dick Smith rumbles on, the new Dick Smith online store is already claiming local success.
Hands-on preview: Dishonored 2
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Whilst at the recent EB Expo in Sydney, Netguide’s Darren Price was treated to an extended hands-on preview of Dishonored 2.
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.
iOS 10 & MacOS Sierra abandon PPTP VPN; focus on better encryption
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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It seems that iOS 10 and macOS Sierra users can't use PPTP VPNs, after it was discovered that the new systems no longer support older security.
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.
Google’s Daydream View is a good, if tentative, step forward for mobile VR headsets
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Google’s design team has obviously gone to town on the Daydream View – replacing hard matte plastic with fabric and creating a hassle-free headset.
Google and Snapchat use AI and wearables to shake things up
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Two major announcements happened in the world of OTT communications in September, involving Google and Snapchat.
Are chatbots just a fad? One app developer shares his thoughts
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Based on a computer program that mimics conversations with people using artificial intelligence, chatbots can transform the way people interact.
Adobe launches new features for Photoshop fanatics
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Adobe enhances Photoshop Elements with new AI-driven features, making photo and video editing easier and more intuitive for creators.
The rise of dedicated portable headsets
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Oculus teases new tetherless VR headset, aiming to merge mobility with immersive tech, amidst a competitive week in VR arena.
Google’s new devices: Don’t be fooled
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Google’s new devices boast sleek designs and tempting prices, but analyst Ovum warns they are a strategy to push Google Assistant, not a hardware play.
EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza
Sun, 9th Oct 2016
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It’s all over for EB Games Expo 2016 in Sydney, Netguide’s Darren Price looks back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.
FIFA 17 shoots and scores - it's truly the best until last
Sat, 8th Oct 2016
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FIFA 17 dazzles with Frostbite engine, delivering unprecedented visuals and a gripping single-player campaign in 'The Journey'.
Hands-on review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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If you like to customise your sounds, lead active lifestyles and despise connecting cables, these earbuds could be the answer you've been looking for.
Review: Gears of War 4 excellently continues the series’ legacy
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Gears of War exploded onto the Xbox 360 ten years ago and it started one of the best third person franchises in history. Gears of War 4 is also great.
Counting down to Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - stunning new feature added to lineup
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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NZ's largest tech event is taking place this month - not one to miss as thoughts will be sparked, questions will be answered and fun will be had.
Modern Warfare Remastered campaign now playable on PS4
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Activision has announced that the campaign for Modern Warfare Remastered is playable on PS4 for those that pre-ordered Infinite Warfare.
Chanel transforms its runway into a data center
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Chanel's Spring/Summer 2017 show, led by Karl Lagerfeld, featured a runway transformed into a data centre, showcasing intimate technology.
NZ League of Legends high school eSports competition is a success
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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It wasn't too long ago that you couldn't earn money playing video games as a sport. Well the first high school competition happened in NZ.
Is this the best video phone money can buy? Yealink T49G reviewed
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Yealink T49G is a flagship video phone that is almost in a league of its own - especially with the recent special offer.