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There’s no men in feminism… oh wait
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.
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Passwords are so last year. Today, it’s all about the doodles
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.
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Hands-on review: Corsair H5 SF Low-Profile Liquid CPU Cooler
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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​The H5 SF serves a very specific purpose: superior cooling for small form factor cases running Mini ITX boards.
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Preview: Hands-on with Ratchet and Clank PS4
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Netguide had a chance to play Ratchet and Clank on PS4 recently and it is shaping up to be one of the prettiest looking games on the whole console.
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It's here: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge hit the shelves
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hit the shelves at Kiwi retailers today, with high demand expected.
Tablet security
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.
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Game of Bros? No, says Warner Brothers
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Warner Bros sends a legal warning to Maori TV for their 'Game of Bros' show campaign, deeming it too close to their own trademarks.
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PlayStation 4 flourishes in New Zealand
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 4 console sold very well in New Zealand last year. Sales have been increasing each year.
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It's no fairytale - Warner Bros theme park pirated music for six years
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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In what must be an embarrassing outcome, TorrentFreak are reporting the Warner Bros theme park has been found guilty of pirating music.
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Office 365 migration: avoiding the pitfalls
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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As Kiwi firms rapidly adopt Office 365, ICONZ's GM Jack Talbot cautions about potential migration pitfalls and stresses a bespoke approach for each business.
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Hands-on review: Grandstream GAC2500 Enterprise Conference Phone
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Grandstream's GAC2500, the business phone blending modern tech with ease, offers seamless conferencing without the usual digital headaches.
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Hands-on review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.
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So long Flickr and thanks for all the fish!
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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A corporate group-think can lead to some pretty silly decisions. This time it appears that struggling Internet player, Yahoo, has got it all wrong.
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Gamification gains traction in APAC region
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Gamification is becoming a significant investment for education providers and businesses around the world, according to a new Technavio report.
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What do teachers need? Technology professional development, apparently
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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48% of UK teachers feel that technology professional development is not timely for use in the classroom, says whitepaper by Cumulus Global.
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Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.
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Hands-on review: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q gaming monitor
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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The Asus ROG SWIFT PG279Q gaming monitor is a top-of-the-line, enthusiast-grade gaming monitor. Here is my take on it.
Young ideas
IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
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Interview: Speaking Quantum Break with Thomas Puha
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Netguide had a chance to speak with Remedy Games' PR Thomas Puha about the studio's upcoming new game Quantum Break.
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Clinton smashes glass ceilings with Spotify playlist
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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The democratic presidential hopeful's playlist is a mixed bag, with tracks from Beyonce, Florence + The Machine, M.I.A and Madonna.