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Dell unveils AI-powered PCs with advanced processors & displays
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Dell has launched new AI-powered PCs, including the XPS 13, Inspiron 14, and Latitude 5455, featuring next-gen processors and advanced NPUs for enhanced performance.
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Intel launches Core Ultra 200V processors with AI advancements
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Intel unveils the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, promising up to 50% lower power consumption and groundbreaking AI performance for mobile devices.
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Hands-on Review: CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS
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smart home
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power / energy
The CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS impresses with its versatile design and robust power protection, ideal for both home offices and corporate IT setups.
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JBL debuts Soundgear Frames & Soundgear Sense in New Zealand
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JBL debuts Soundgear Frames and Sense headphones in New Zealand, blending advanced technology with environmental consciousness for a transformative audio experience.
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Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
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Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws offers stellar space exploration and stunning graphics, but clunky stealth and repetitive missions hamper its full potential. Verdict: 8.0/10.
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Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.
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Hands-on review: XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro Smart Projector
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is a compact, powerful projector with Android TV, 1080P resolution, and outstanding dual 8W speakers, perfect for home entertainment.
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Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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physical security
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
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Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Intel launches new Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 processors, boasting up to 60 cores and 120 threads, to meet the heavy computing needs of professionals in AI and more.
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Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Monster Jam Showdown on Xbox Series X offers a thrilling monster truck racing experience with creative modes and a unique control system, earning an 8.5/10.
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Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gaming
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Logitech G to sponsor Spark Game Arena Live in Auckland, unveiling cutting-edge gaming tech, and hosting thrilling sim racing with McLaren Auckland.
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Sony unveils WF-C510 wireless earbuds with ergonomic design
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Sony unveils its WF-C510 earbuds, boasting ergonomic design, customisable sound, and eco-friendly materials, priced at NZD $149.95 from October 2024.
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Game review: Concord (PS5)
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Concord, Sony’s new online hero shooter for PS5 and PC, is a multiplayer-only game priced at NZD $69.99 amidst a sea of free-to-play competitors.
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LG enters NZ HVAC market with smart air conditioners
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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smartphones
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smart home
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technology gifts
LG Electronics enters the NZ HVAC market with smart split system air conditioners, featuring ThinQ technology and Smart Inverter Compressors, in partnership with Corys Electrical.
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Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Crunchyroll partners with Spotify to launch curated anime music playlists, enriching fans' experience. Global anime music streams on Spotify have surged by 395% since 2021.
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Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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The Asus Zenbook S 16 showcases the power of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, blending sleek design with impressive computing and AI capabilities.
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Bluesound launches NODE NANO, NODE, NODE ICON streamers
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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streaming
Bluesound unveils three new hi-res streamers—NODE NANO, NODE, and NODE ICON—offering revamped hardware and advanced audio features to cater to various market segments.
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Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
Akamai’s data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
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AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.
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Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.