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Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand
Marketing Technologies

Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand

Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014
The Evil Within drafts Hollywood talent...
Gaming

The Evil Within drafts Hollywood talent...

The Evil Within ups the horror game ante with Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley and stars Jennifer Carpenter and Anson Mount joining the cast.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014

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Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Gaming

Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come

Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
AR, VR & Metaverse

Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more

Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search
Google

Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search

It is not a direct replacement for the sunsetting Google Search Appliance, but rather new search functionality for G-Suite.

By Darin Stewart • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Students should focus more on content with presentation software, not design
Microsoft

Students should focus more on content with presentation software, not design

Revolutionise academics: Focus on substance over style with innovative presentation software that simplifies design.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Ubisoft partners with Hudson Mohawke to make Watch Dogs 2 soundtrack
Gaming

Ubisoft partners with Hudson Mohawke to make Watch Dogs 2 soundtrack

Ubisoft has announced that it has partnered with famous producer, Hudson Mohawke, to make the Watch Dogs 2 soundtrack.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Sat, 29th Oct 2016
Taking on the mob in Mafia III
Gaming

Taking on the mob in Mafia III

Darren Price takes a trip back to 1968 to join Vietnam vet, Lincoln Clay as he clears house in 2K Games' Mafia 3.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2016
HP completes world first with 3D printing technology
Manufacturing

HP completes world first with 3D printing technology

HP has announced the world's first production-ready commercial 3D printing system, promising faster and cheaper printing of functional parts.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Canada's Parliament buildings host Northern Lights
Digital Signage

Canada's Parliament buildings host Northern Lights

Christies is taking the 'Northern Lights' to Canada's Parliament buildings with a new 472-foot long projection mapping show.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
The Witness PS4 Review: Hard yet very beautiful
Gaming

The Witness PS4 Review: Hard yet very beautiful

Game designer, Jonathan Blow, may have designed one of the hardest games he's ever made with The Witness. Despite its difficulty, it looks great.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Fallout 4 is better than Fallout 3 in a lot of ways
Bethesda

Fallout 4 is better than Fallout 3 in a lot of ways

After spending many hours playing Fallout 4 now, I have to say that the game is much more enjoyable than my experience with Fallout 3.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
PlayStation 4 takes us on a Journey
Gaming

PlayStation 4 takes us on a Journey

The hit PlayStation 3 game, Journey, gets a new-gen digital re-release on the PlayStation 4. NetGuide's Darren Price takes a look.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
New iPad software to help teachers talk to students about bullying
EduTech

New iPad software to help teachers talk to students about bullying

New iPad book, Dragon Island, offers a revolutionary way for teachers and parents to address bullying with 3-7 year olds.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Android App Review: Color Pal
Gaming

Android App Review: Color Pal

Color Pal app entices artists with unique palettes but falls short with its lack of custom options, leaving creatives wanting more.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
The Grid: The first AI website developer
Artificial Intelligence

The Grid: The first AI website developer

A pre-order campaign has been launched for The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quality websites quickly and efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014
Game Interview: Design Director for Driveclub Simon Barlow
Gaming

Game Interview: Design Director for Driveclub Simon Barlow

The Design Director for Driveclub Simon Barlow was in New Zealand last weekend to promote the game at Digital Nationz.

By Damian Seeto • 9 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014