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New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.

Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.

Eyes on review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
It's hard to believe that it’s been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.

Belkin ups its wireless charging game with IDT
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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wireless nation
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belkin
Belkin launches universal wireless charger with IDT tech, supporting both Qi and PMA standards for seamless device charging.

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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cleantech
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.

Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi to sell Microsoft laptop
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi steal the march as the first retailers to win the rights to sell Microsoft's Surface Book.

Trust in mobile apps and services at an all time low
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Over a third of consumers are put off by downloading mobile apps due to privacy and security concerns, says MEF's Global Consumer Trust Report.

Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Microsoft has outdone itself with this device. The kickstand is a simple but killer feature and sets it apart from other tablet devices.

Hands-on review: Dog & Bone LockSmart Padlock
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dog & bone
Innovation unlocked: Dog and Bone's LockSmart ditches keys for Bluetooth technology in a robust, app-controlled padlock.

App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.

Samsung unveils new smart fridge, SUHD TV, wearables and tablet
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.

League of Legends' OPL Grand Final to be screened at Hoyts Cinemas in Auckland
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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league of legends
For fans of eSports, you will be happy to know you have a chance to watch an important OPL event on the big screen in Auckland.

Oculus Rift VR headset will be very expensive
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
For those interested in buying the Oculus Rift headset, you are in for a shock. The launch price is much higher than most people anticipated it to be.

PlayStation 4 sells close to 36 million units worldwide
Wed, 6th Jan 2016
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sony
Sony has announced that PS4 worldwide sales are now close to 36 million units. This is all thanks to a record breaking Holiday season.

Where you should buy your techie Xmas presents this year
Sat, 19th Dec 2015
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christmas
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technology gifts
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retail
Can you remember what you were doing in 1991? It was the year that The Addams Family was screening at the movies and TMC Computing had just opened.

12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.

It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.

Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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drones
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safety
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retail
Drone users are being urged to ‘fly responsibility’ heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.

Hands-on review: Dell Precision M2800 Workstation
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The Dell Precision M2800 Mobile Workstation is a high-spec performance machine designed for professionals, with a price tag to match.

New Xbox One backward compatibility titles playable today
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Nostalgia alert: 16 retro hits including Halo: Reach and Fable III now on Xbox One, with more classics arriving monthly.