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UPDATED Review: Blue Mic’s Satellite headphones are good but...
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.
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Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A worldwide spate of spam emails claiming there is a bomb in the recipient’s building is almost certainly a hoax.
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The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
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Hands-on review: The Logitech R500 laser presentation remote
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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digital transformation
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Unlock TED Talk secrets with Logitech's presenter tools – speak with ease and control slides!.
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Marriott sets up call centres to answer questions on data breach
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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contact centre
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Marriott has released an update on the breach of the Starwood guest reservation data breach which affected 500 million guests.
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How to stay safe when shopping online
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Online shopping surge raises scam risks; Palo Alto Networks urges vigilance.
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Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gaming
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If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit’s new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.
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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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ai security
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surveillance
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security intelligence
GCSB hails report affirming legal compliance in NZ intelligence operations, seeks to clarify warrant use.
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Noel Leeming slapped with $200,000 fine for misrepresentation
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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warehouse group
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commerce commission
Noel Leeming fined £107k for flouting consumer rights law.
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Take productivity to the next level with Surface
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Microsoft’s latest-generation Surface devices unlock more power, performance and value for business customers.
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Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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Hands-on review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
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cloud services
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See how he responds if you annoy him. You can tell him if he’s been a good or bad robot and see how he reacts.
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Homegrown stress relief app to be launched next year
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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app development
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apm
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low-code
New 'BadGood' app by Auckland team offers novel, fun stress relief through unique smartphone interaction.
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Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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gaming
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Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
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IDC: Smartphone shipments ready to stabilise in 2019
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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smartphones
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IDC expects year-over-year shipment growth of 2.6% in 2019, while the world's largest market is still forecast to be down 8.8% in 2018.
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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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gaming
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printing
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Epson FastFoto FF-680W simplifies photo archiving, scanning pics in a flash with ease and high quality.
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52mil users affected by Google+’s second data breach
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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google
Google+ APIs will be shut down within the next 90 days, and the consumer platform will be disabled in April 2019 instead of August 2019 as originally planned.
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New app conducts background checks on potential tenants
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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privacy
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credit risk
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landlords
Wellington startup Proper launches tool for thorough tenant checks, enhancing rental trust.
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GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.
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IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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oculus
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samsung
The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.
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Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
If you find yourself in a tricky situation  - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) finally releases on PS4
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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gaming
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PUBG on PS4 feels like it’s still in Early Access as the graphics look horribly outdated and the game runs poorly too.
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Game review: Just Cause 4 on PC
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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Rico Rodriguez returns to wreak over-the-top havoc for a fourth time. This time the island nation of Solís is our hero’s sandbox, ripe for destruction.
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How AI can fundamentally change the business landscape
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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LG Electronics reveals insights on the current state of AI technology and its potential impact on life inside and outside the workplace.