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Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.
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Game review: Ready or Not (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Ready or Not, a realistic tactical shooter for Xbox Series X, revives single-player police missions with slow-paced gameplay and computer-controlled teammates.
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ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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e-learning
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ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.
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Linux Foundation adopts AGNTCY to standardise agentic AI

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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network infrastructure
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The Linux Foundation has adopted AGNTCY, an open source project to standardise secure communication and collaboration among diverse AI agents globally.
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UGC & interactive ads drive major gains for mobile app installs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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User-generated content and interactive ads have boosted mobile app install conversion rates by over 150%, reveals Liftoff's latest Mobile Ad Creative Index.
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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.
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Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
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streaming
Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
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Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.
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Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.
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Mars United unveils ANZ Retail Media Report Card 2023

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Mars United Commerce has unveiled the latest ANZ Retail Media Report Card, revealing significant advancements in retail media strategies across Australia and New Zealand.
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MIT & NVIDIA create framework for intuitive robot control

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Researchers from MIT and NVIDIA have unveiled a framework enabling users to correct robot actions in real-time, enhancing intuitive interaction and performance.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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PPDS reveals new Philips Interactive 3000 Series displays

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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digital signage
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clean technologies
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sustainability
PPDS has unveiled the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a versatile range of multi-touch displays designed for 24/7 use in various sectors.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hardware
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Aerospike has launched Database 8, enhancing its multi-model distributed system to ensure real-time performance and strict consistency for enterprise applications.
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Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
Darren Price previews PGA Tour 2K25, revealing stunning visuals and refined mechanics, promising an exciting golf gaming experience this February.
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Optus & NICE upgrade Great Southern Bank call centres

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Optus and NICE have launched a new contact centre system at Great Southern Bank, cutting customer wait times to just 30 seconds for 80% of calls.
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Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.
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Picterra unveils GeoAI platform for plot monitoring

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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sustainability
Picterra has unveiled Picterra Tracer, a GeoAI platform designed to enhance monitoring and compliance for soft commodities and forestry industries.
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Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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managed services
Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.