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Aria is where cutting‑edge technology, security, and AI‑driven innovation intersect. The stories tagged here span everything from next‑gen cloud and data platforms to ransomware trends, smart infrastructure, and the fast‑evolving world of generative and agentic AI. If you want to understand how tools like AI copilots, LLMs, and real‑time analytics are reshaping everything from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, this is your starting point.

Dive into in‑depth coverage of cybersecurity – botnets, ransomware variants, mobile malware, zero‑day exploits, and the shift to continuous, intelligence‑led defence. Explore how data centres, networks, and observability platforms are being redesigned for AI workloads, sustainability, and hybrid cloud. Follow the rise of AI in everyday products too, from wearables and smart home devices to vehicles, retail experiences, and next‑gen collaboration tools.

Aria isn’t just about the technology itself, but about its impact: on regulation, trust, jobs, skills, and digital resilience. Here you’ll find expert commentary, major vendor announcements, case studies, and long‑form explainers that help you connect the dots between infrastructure, security, AI, and real business outcomes. If you’re responsible for strategy, architecture, risk, or innovation, the Aria tag will keep you ahead of what’s coming next.

Flash of light

You, your mobile life… and the disruptive technology behind it all

Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Discover how flash technology tailors your digital world to you, transforming every aspect of your mobile life and beyond.
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Modern threats - What you need to know

Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Cyber-threat landscape intensifies, with businesses facing escalating attacks despite beefed-up security measures.
Fallback

Kiwi first as Auckland's Media Design School partners with PlayStation NZ

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Auckland's Media Design School partners with Sony to become NZ's only tertiary institute for developing PlayStation games.
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Technology lovers to strike gold with Vodafone

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Vodafone offers customers the chance to win $100k worth of gold in promotion for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S5.
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Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014

Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
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Fresh approach to learning about our waterways

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.
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Office for iPad: What you need to know…

Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad at its cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco, available now as a free download.
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Apple's quest for simplicity removes the need for expertise...

Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Apple's iPhone 5S and iPad Air have revolutionized photography, allowing even novices to produce great images.
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Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
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Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…

Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft's cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...
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How tech can combat the incoming storm...

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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NIWA leverages cutting-edge tech to revolutionise collaboration, drastically enhancing New Zealand's environmental research capabilities.
Fallback

It's arrived, but does Titanfall deliver?

Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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EA and Respawn's Titanfall finally lands on Xbox One, but its online-only model and mech-based gameplay divide opinions. Is it a hit or miss?.
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Exclusive: 'Handholding' required in un-secure world

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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In the constantly changing world of technology, one area remains constant: the need for security. Heather Wright gets some expert views.
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Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack

Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Foundation has launched an 11kg mobile network in a backpack that can be deployed in ten minutes to connect people in disaster situations.
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Thief returns- but should we care?

Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.
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Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
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Ten Days of Ryse: Son of Rome Discounts

Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Get ready to return to ancient Rome in Ryse: Son of Rome's new add-on, Mars' Chosen Pack, featuring new maps and a brand-new cooperative Survival Mode.
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Which songs will get you lucky tonight?

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Spotify reveals Adele's Make You Feel My Love as the top song to ignite your Valentine's Day passion, backed by science.
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Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...

Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.
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Bitcoin accepted by local Telco

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.