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ADLINK debuts Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card for gaming & AI use
Gaming

ADLINK debuts Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card for gaming & AI use

ADLINK Technology unveils its first Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card, the EGX-PCIE-A380E, tailored for commercial gaming and Edge AI applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)

TopSpin 2K25, 2K Sports' return to the popular tennis video game franchise, offers enticing gameplay and stellar player rosters, but disappoints with a lack of offline modes.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Email Security

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
Customer Experience

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances

eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)

Stellar Blade, an action-packed PS5 exclusive released this year, delivers exceptional gameplay and rich story, marking South Korean first-time developer Shift Up's impressive debut in gaming.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
LG unveils state-of-the-art UltraGear OLED gaming monitors in Australia
Gaming

LG unveils state-of-the-art UltraGear OLED gaming monitors in Australia

LG Electronics Australia unveils a trio of award-winning UltraGear OLED 800R curved gaming monitors, offering immersive, panoramic gaming experiences with superior performance to Australian gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
ADLINK unveils high-performance Atom-powered modules for IoT solutions
Robotics

ADLINK unveils high-performance Atom-powered modules for IoT solutions

ADLINK Technology, an edge computing operator, introduces two high-performing modules utilising Intel's Atom processors. These modules are optimised for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and emphasise durability and temperature adaptability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
Clean technologies

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand

Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini

Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Samsung unveils 2024 TV range, with AI-driven picture technology
Digital Signage

Samsung unveils 2024 TV range, with AI-driven picture technology

Samsung unveils its innovative 2024 TV range, spearheaded by the flagship Neo QLED 8K TV, promising consumers enhanced entertainment options.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
Robotics

AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends

AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)

Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
Hyperscale

TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb

TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma

Sony is set to launch its ULT POWER SOUND series, a range of wireless speakers and headphones designed to enhance immersive audio, featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Peso Pluma.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
Crypto

Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event

Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Blackmagic Design unveils extensive lineup of 22 products
Storage

Blackmagic Design unveils extensive lineup of 22 products

Blackmagic Design revolutionises the market with the launch of a robust 22-product lineup across a diverse range of use cases.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Kiwi investors anticipate Bitcoin Halving boost, Binance study shows
Crypto

Kiwi investors anticipate Bitcoin Halving boost, Binance study shows

Binance study reveals high optimism among Kiwi investors over the potential boost in Bitcoin value amid its upcoming halving event and significant institutional investment.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Dreame Technology wins pivotal recognition for innovative robot vacuum
Robotics

Dreame Technology wins pivotal recognition for innovative robot vacuum

Dreame Technology has been acknowledged for inventing the world's first robot vacuum with a Robotic Flex Arm, enhancing edge cleaning efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024