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Gartner provides 7 steps for dealing with Spectre and Meltdown

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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​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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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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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 unveils its ESC510 G4 SFF workstation, packing Intel Xeon power and dual 4K display support into a sleek 13-litre body, all for AUD$1699.00.
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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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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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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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Elevate your gaming with the Agon AG251FZ, a 24.5-inch AMD FreeSync monitor boasting a pro-level 240Hz refresh rate for seamless, lag-free gameplay.
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JB Hi-Fi profit climbs on back of Dick Smith departure

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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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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Dell... A company in transition

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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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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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.
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Channel Surfing: fake products robbing resellers

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Fake antivirus software is costing New Zealand resellers income, deceitfully making end users feel protected, AVG warns in its latest threat report.
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Is Apple tired of the Tower?

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Apple considers axing the Mac Pro as sales plummet and portable devices rise, potentially ending its era as the go-to tower PC.
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TouchPad dead but not buried

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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HP announces final production run to meet unfulfilled demand, head of PC division promises tablets are still on the agenda.
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The magic mouse

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Worcester students invent a 'magic mouse' ring, revolutionising computing with motion controls for just $155. Say hello to futuristic navigation!.
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1975 and the changes to come

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Less than 20 years before the internet became a reality, this montage of pictures showed how technology was transforming people's lives.
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46% of NZ businesses would rather lease ICT equipment

Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Nearly half of all New Zealand businesses are currently choosing to lease equipment rather than buy it, says a new report.
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Joyce: Public needs to see the benefits of UFB

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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Communications Minister Steven Joyce tells Huawei technology summit that the benefits of UFB need to be publicised.
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Number of internet connected devices to pass five billion

Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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The number of devices connected to the internet is set to surpass 5 billion, driven by mobile and emerging tech sectors, predicts IMS Research.
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Aussies face more web laws

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Australia mulls new web laws: ISPs may have to disconnect users without anti-virus or firewalls, sparking privacy and cost concerns.
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad'

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.