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Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech
Gaming

Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech

A seven-year-old Whenuapai entrepreneur has turned to technology to solve the problem of a cashless society's impact on his roadside stall.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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
Hundreds to compete at xLAN 2011
Gaming

Hundreds to compete at xLAN 2011

Hundreds Battle at xLAN 2011 in Auckland for $60k in Prizes: NZ's largest gaming event kicks off this weekend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
Kiwi developer presents path of exile at Penny Arcade Expo
Gaming

Kiwi developer presents path of exile at Penny Arcade Expo

A Titirangi-based development studio by the name of Grinding Gear Games has just returned from presenting its game at an Expo in Seattle.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

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Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise
Marketing Technologies

Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise

Threat actors salivate at the thought of an increased volume of credit and debit card transactions flowing through endpoints they have compromised.

By Curt Wilson • 11 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Mirror's Edge Catalyst: reboot, prequel or sequel?
DICE

Mirror's Edge Catalyst: reboot, prequel or sequel?

Battlefield developer, DICE, returns to the Glass City to give us another go at EA Games' free-running franchise with Mirror's Edge Catalyst.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jun 2016
Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review
Gaming

Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review

Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational sporting film, filled with emotion and led by an outstanding performance from Taron Egerton.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap
IT Department

How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap

As analog revenues flatten and decline for many industries, businesses are shifting to a new source of growth: digital revenue from digital business.

By Peter Sondergaard • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
PS4 update 2.50 brings loads of new features
Gaming

PS4 update 2.50 brings loads of new features

PS4's 2.50 update revolutionises play with new Suspend/Resume, enhanced social tools, and accessibility features.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Six ways to make your inbox better this year...
Apple

Six ways to make your inbox better this year...

Email is often seen as an aging rock star struggling for relevance in an age of fresh-faced pop sensations like social networking.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
Android App Review: Pixlr Express
Gaming

Android App Review: Pixlr Express

Pixlr Express app review: A free, user-friendly photo editor that's more tomato sauce than fine seasoning but offers fun features for casual use.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Logitech's G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Gaming

Logitech's G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost

Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
2degrees top-up worker after lost salary
Unified Communications

2degrees top-up worker after lost salary

2degrees may owe co-founder Simon Tex Edwards $1m after wrongly slashing his salary in 2008, rules Employment Relations Authority.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012
Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed
Gaming

Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed

New Path of Exile trailer unveils exciting second act with dense forests, a novel 'Duelist' class, and dynamic 'Combo Charges'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
VMWare runs its business infrastructure on Extreme Networks technology
Marketing Technologies

VMWare runs its business infrastructure on Extreme Networks technology

Extreme Networks today announced that VMware has deployed its innovative enterprise, data centre and Metro Ethernet networking solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2010
Industry veterans strengthen Extreme Networks' expansion drive
Marketing Technologies

Industry veterans strengthen Extreme Networks' expansion drive

Extreme Networks appoints two Business Development Managers for NZ and Australian markets to accelerate growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2010
Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware
Malware

Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware

Spammers are targeting Google Chrome users this week,<br />infecting their systems with malware through a fake browser extension.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Etre Touchy
Apple

Etre Touchy

Etre Touchy gloves merge style with practicality, offering warmth and touch-screen compatibility for gadget lovers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2010