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Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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creative technologies
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surfing
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action camera
Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb secures unexpected victory at World Surf League Founders Cup. Talks to FutureFive about her win and partnership with Kaiser Baas.
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Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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creative technologies
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instagram
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social media
Starting from the end of July, New Zealand will have its own new prototype ‘social media’ café designed specifically for social media lovers.
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Hands-on review: The Lenovo Carbon X1 - rugged with style
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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The Lenovo Carbon X1 is aimed at the business user. More than that, it could also provide a  student or photographer on the move with a very well-equipped unit.
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Hands-on review: Corsair's outstanding Strafe RGB MK2 keyboard
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Corsair's Strafe RGB MK2 keyboard impresses with new features and sublime design, catering to gamers and typists alike.
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Think the govt has a big tax refund for you? Think again
Sat, 21st Jul 2018
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Sorry to be the party pooper but it may be time to get your toes in line and cancel that ASOS order you were going to cover with your tax refund.
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Auckland Armageddon Expo announces gaming companies coming to the event
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nintendo
The Auckland Armageddon Expo is happening again this October and this year promises to bring us a lot of new video gaming content.
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Mega users affected by credential stuffing attack; 15,000 affected
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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micro-credentials
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Data breach at Mega exposes 15,000 users' login details due to reused passwords and credential stuffing attacks.
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Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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sustainable it
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massey university
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tourism
Revival of airships? Lecturer eyes their return, with luxury sky cruises and eco benefits.
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Hands-on review: Motorola moto g6 play & moto e5: Mobiles with power and pizzazz
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Fruit lover turns 'Android' with Motorola's intuitive new moto g6 & e5, luring with user-friendly features.
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Australian IoT firm set to corner Taiwan's smart gas meter market
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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chunghwa telecom
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taiwan
Australian-based IoT company Freestyle Technology is set to cash in on Taiwan’s AU$1.8 billion smart gas meter market.
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Cybercriminals reap benefits of cryptocurrency hype
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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email security
Cybercriminals are reaping the benefits of the cryptocurrency hype, bringing in millions of dollars through fake exchanges and fake ICO offers.
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Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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dei
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vodafone
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employment
Vodafone is on a mission to recruit and support LGBT+ talent as part of its mission to provide a safe and inclusive work environment.
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Enterprise Dunedin encourages local businesses to recruit an intern this summer
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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ict
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internships
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enterprise dunedin
Dunedin's intern push to retain local talent and boost business.
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iDEAStarter celebrates New Zealand's young entrepreneurs
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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ateed
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ideastarter
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entrepreneurship
From ski innovation to horticulture, an emphasis on making people’s lives easier has netted two teams of entrepreneurs $10,000 each.
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Let's Play Live (LPL) teams up with Maori TV to show NBA 2K18 1 on 1 NZ Championship
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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pc hardware
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gaming
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technology gifts
A special NBA 2K18 tournament is happening later this year and LPL has teamed up with Maori Television in order to broadcast it nationwide.
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HAND ON REVIEW: channeling the creative mind with HP’s ZBook x2
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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gaming
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mobility
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martech
Built from the ground up to suit the needs of creative professionals, the HP ZBook x2 is not you're average 2-in-1.
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Apple's MacBook Pro gets a performance spruce up; MacOS Mojave coming soon
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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mobility
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Apple’s MacBook Pro is getting a spruce up with new 8th-generation Intel Core processors, a quieter keyboard, and much more.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa, the perfect fitness lifestyle companion
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Fitbit Versa introduces new capabilities to its lifestyle smartwatches including female health tracking and Fitbit Pay integration.
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Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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cartech
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evs
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tesla
There’s been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.
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Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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riskiq
Ticketmaster breach part of global Magecart cyber skimming spree, says RiskIQ report.
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Mini Robot Rumble set to slice and dice Kiwis' robots of war
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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robotics
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vodafone
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stem
Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.
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Microsoft unveils its thin, sleek and cheap Surface Go tablet
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Microsoft has designed its new two-in-one device with a basis of balancing versatility, performance, form and function.
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Alibaba snags Siemens as partner for IoT transformation in China
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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cloud services
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iot
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partner programmes
Siemens & Alibaba Cloud partner on IoT solutions to power China’s Industrie 4.0 drive.
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New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.