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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.
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.
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.
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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reviews
Unlock TED Talk secrets with Logitech's presenter tools – speak with ease and control slides!.
Marriott sets up call centres to answer questions on data breach
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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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.
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.
Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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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reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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reviews
Epson FastFoto FF-680W simplifies photo archiving, scanning pics in a flash with ease and high quality.
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.
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.
GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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entrepreneur
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.
IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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vr
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.