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Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.
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Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.
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Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
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What is network optimisation and why is it so important?
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Network optimization is crucial for businesses in the digital age, enhancing security, productivity, and customer experience.
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PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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gaming
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technology gifts
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ssd storage
PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.
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Hands-on review: Twelve South StayGo Mini USB Hub
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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gaming
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cloud services
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reviews
Twelve South's mini USB hub offers a clutter-free workspace solution, connecting all peripherals to one neat hub.
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Hands-on review: Satechi Trio Wireless Charger & Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Satechi's Trio Wireless Charging Pad and Slim X3 Bluetooth Keyboard offer sleek and efficient solutions for charging and working with multiple devices.
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M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple's most powerful chips ever
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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mobility
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Scaling up M1's architecture, M1 Pro offers a performance with industry-leading power efficiency, while M1 Max takes these capabilities to new heights.
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Apple unveils major update to its 27-inch iMac
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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apple
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pc hardware
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Apple unveils a major update to its 27-inch iMac, featuring faster processors, double the memory capacity, and improved graphics.
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Fujitsu unveils 14 new models of enterprise notebooks, tablets and workstations optimised for remote working
Thu, 28th May 2020
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mobility
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wfh
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tablets & laptops
Fujitsu targets remote workforce with 14 innovative enterprise devices.
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Kiwis put off major purchases over COVID-19 financial stress
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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computers
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covid-19
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ndi
In response to concerns of the pandemic, Kiwis will put off major purchases, including personal devices and computers.
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The 80s are calling: Commodore 64 gets a remake
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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gaming
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technology gifts
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computers
The Commodore 64 is getting a revamp with a full-size keyboard and retro joystick, and will be released on December 5th.
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How the Intel vPro platform helps enterprises save money
Thu, 9th May 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Intel vPro platform offers up to $2.8m benefits over 3 years, with an ROI of up to 155%, according to new Forrester study.
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Gartner provides 7 steps for dealing with Spectre and Meltdown
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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spectre
​No doubt you’ve heard of Spectre and Meltdown before, given security researchers are calling them ‘catastrophic’ - here's Gartner's advice.
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Transform your PC into an AI supercomputer
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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pc hardware
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ai
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nvidia
NVIDIA reveals TITAN V, the world's most powerful GPU for PCs, with 110 teraflops of power and new Volta architecture.
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How to keep your company safe from complex cyber threats
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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sonicwall
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hack
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cios
An advanced persistent threat is a set of stealthy and continuous computer hacking processes, designed to be evolving, polymorphic and dynamic...
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This PC has all of the processing power a designer will ever need
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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asus
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workstation
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computers
New ASUS workstation wows, packing a Xeon punch in a sleek SFF design.
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8th gen Intel processors are now a thing, rendering my ‘new’ laptop worthless
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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intel
The new processor family includes the 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, which is meant to be the best desktop gaming processor ever...
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The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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nz
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auckland university
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computers
Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
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Rule the game with the ultimate HD monitor
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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gaming
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monitors
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pro av
Gamers, ascend to supremacy with Agon AG251FZ's 240Hz monitor, for ultra-smooth, unparalleled precision.
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JB Hi-Fi profit climbs on back of Dick Smith departure
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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jb hi-fi
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nz
Dick Smith Electronics' failure has had a golden lining for JB Hi-Fi, which has seen its profit and sales climb since DSE's exit from the market.
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HP, NEC join whole of govt ICT panel
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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pc hardware
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Ten more companies, including HP and NEC, have been added to the whole-of-Australian-Government ICT hardware and associated services panel.
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Dell... A company in transition
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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network infrastructure
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cios
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services
For a company unfamiliar with managing acquisitions, Dell’s transition into a private business has brought upon many challenges for the tech giant.
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Kiwi customs fight high tech battle against child sex abuse images
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
Customs says that advances in technology have made it easier for offenders to find, store, and share objectionable material such as child sexual abuse images.