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Madden NFL 17 scores another touchdown
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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This year’s iteration of the veteran American football sim, Madden NFL 17, is all about opening up the series to new fans.

The Road to Battlefield 1
Sat, 17th Sep 2016
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To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

TVNZ OnDemand app is now available to download on Xbox One
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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You can now watch your favourite TV shows on the Xbox One. The TVNZ OnDemand app is now available on Microsoft's console.

Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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Kiwi game developers 'Team Ninja Thumbs' are soaring to new heights, after their game 'Grabity' scored the top spot in the KiwiGameStarter contest.

Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.

EB Expo 2016 promises to be the best yet!
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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EB Expo 2016, set from 30th Sept to 2nd Oct at Sydney Showground, promises Australasia's grandest gaming event with sneak peeks, keynotes, and eSports thrills.

Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Hands-on review: QNAP TVS-882T - all new Thunderbolt 2 NAS technology
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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storage
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digital entertainment
The new family of business-grade NAS drives from QNAP are targeting creative professionals, with lightening-fast capabilities perfect for 4K editing.

Vodafone pleads guilty to yet another Fair Trading Act breach
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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commerce commission
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Vodafone New Zealand has now paid out more than $1.5 million in fines for Fair Trading Act breaches in the last five years alone.

Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.

Digital disruption: Exploring Wellington's fast-growing digital industry
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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victoria university
Wellington's digital industry is set to be explored at the Digital Disruption event hosted by Victoria University.

EA Sports FIFA 17 demo now available
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Get a kickstart on the pitch with the EA Sports FIFA 17 demo, featuring top teams and The Journey mode, now out for major consoles and PC.

Three sides to every story: Vodafone & Sky fight back against merger submissions
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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It's a case of three sides to every story, as Vodafone and Sky have officially responded to submissions on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger.

Grumpy Tech Guy: Isn’t that ironic - Adblock to display adverts
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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advertising technologies
Despite the fact you downloaded Adblock to block adverts, you're now back at square one, as they will soon display ads they deem as 'good'.

Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.

Spark kicks Yahoo to the kerb; teams with SMX to bring Xtra email back to Kiwi soil
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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email security
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email
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yahoo xtra
Spark says it's bringing its email services 'home', as it will be dropping the Yahoo-owned Xtra email service & moving to Kiwi-owned SMX.

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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personal computing devices
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samsung note
Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.

Review: ReCore is a great game sadly bogged down by several issues
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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gaming
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ReCore is out now on Xbox One and Windows 10 and is a fun action adventure game. Sadly, the experience is hindered by a lot of design flaws.

New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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victoria university
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partners
NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.