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Hands-on review: Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Lara Croft returns in 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider,' the finest yet of her recent adventures.
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How gaming graphics changed the world: Nvidia AI Conference Sydney
Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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ai
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Gamers' quest for sharper graphics may spur AI's 'Singularity', transforming civilisation.
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Apple Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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apple
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fitness tracker
Apple Watch Series 4 debuts: fall detection, on-wrist ECG, and a fitness focus.
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Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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apple
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smartphones
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monitors
Apple debuts iPhone Xs, Xs Max, XR, and new Watch – tech evolution continues.
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Ingram Micro expands component offerings as PC gaming market grows
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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gaming
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro’s component product range now has more to choose from, particularly in the PC upgrade and PC builder markets.
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Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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digital music
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digital entertainment
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monitors
If you’re a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.
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Game review: Broforce gets Switched
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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gaming
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Broforce blasts onto Switch, 80s action-packed retro chaos perfect for gaming on the go.
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How to use AI to optimise customer experiences
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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cx
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creative technologies
Adobe boosts AI tools to scale personalisation, enhancing customer experience & brand engagement.
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ESET cautions mobile gamers to check their games are safe
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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malware
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gaming
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Mobile game downloads spike security risks, with scams and malware threatening personal data and devices.
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New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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idc
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smart tv
New Zealand is becoming a global leader in smart TV adoption, with a 44% adoption rate second only to South Korea, according to research firm IDC.
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Hands-on review:The xFyro xS2 wireless earbuds
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
You’d be forgiven for mistaking the charging case for a top-of-the-range vape pen, or even a futuristic cigar case.
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Kiwi charities use technology to change young people’s lives
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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mental health
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vodafone change accelerator
Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand’s young people.
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TUF Gaming Alliance: The dawn of a new era in gear compatibility
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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Each product by the TUF Alliance is required to carry out strict validation regulations higher than the industry standards.
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AI research looks to insect and rodent brains for some big answers
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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ai
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Aussie researchers seek AI insights from insect, rodent brains to advance autonomous tech.
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MEGA's Chrome extension hacked; third party credentials exposed
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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chrome
The malicious Chrome extension asks for elevated permissions & steals credentials from sites such as Amazon, GitHub, Live.com, My Monero, plus others.
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Hands-on review: The Blackview A20 smartphone - a surprising entry-level phone
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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Blackview, a new brand for many, offers the affordable A20 Android-based phone with surprising features at just $49.
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Crucial launches the BX500 SSD
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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crucial
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ssd storage
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thermal monitoring
Crucial has launched its new BX500 SSD, a next-generation drive designed to provide everyday computing users with a fast and reliable storage.
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Cellnet acquires gaming distie for greater ANZ penetration
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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gaming
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distributors
The acquisition of gaming software and accessories distributor Turn Left Distribution is a step into an entirely new market for Cellnet.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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apple
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fitbit
Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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It's giveaway time again! Win Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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gaming
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technology gifts
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ps4
To celebrate the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4, we have a copy of the game and a limited edition umbrella to give away to one spider-fan.
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Hands-on review: Is Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 the best superhero game of all time?
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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The crown for best Spidey game ever is debatable again because Insomniac’s Spider-Man PS4 gives Spider-Man 2 a run for its money.
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NZ urgently needs to get the Privacy Bill right for everyone's sake, says InternetNZ
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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privacy
New Zealand needs to update its privacy laws to protect citizens from increasing data breaches, says InternetNZ. #PrivacyBill #DataProtection.
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Here is the Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 media kit unboxing
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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gaming
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technology gifts
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marvel
PlayStation NZ were kind enough to give FutureFiveNZ a media kit for Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4. This is our unboxing of it.
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Bose reveals its latest smart speaker and soundbar lineup
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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digital music
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smart home
Home entertainment and audio pioneer Bose has released a new wireless speaker and two smart soundbars to mark its next chapter in home audio history.