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NZ's game development industry is booming - and it needs you
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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New Zealand’s game development industry is booming, with both exports and employment in the sector climbing rapidly over the last year.
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User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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breach prevention
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Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
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Kordia carries out NZ's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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samsung
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kordia
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4k
NZ blazes trail with first live 4K TV broadcast, Kordia ignites UHD era for Auckland viewers.
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Huawei takes out Apple to claim number two spot in Q218
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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apple
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smartphones
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With a 41% year on year growth, compared to Apple’s 1%, Huawei is now second only to Samsung in the number of shipments this quarter.
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Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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drones
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insurance
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e-bike
If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.
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Hands-on review: Plantronics BackBeat GO 605 headphones
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Plantronics hits sweet spot with the BackBeat Go 605 - top-notch sound, style and value.
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Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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university of canterbury
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rocket lab
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rocket
University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.
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Hands-on review: No Man's Sky Next adds new features
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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pc hardware
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gaming
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reviews
No Man's Sky initially came out back in 2016 and was met with a lot of criticism because it did not deliver on its promises. Well now it's back...
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AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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ai
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ethics
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chartered accountants
The growing power of artificial intelligence is being hailed A the fourth industrial revolution, but how are ethics being used in the real world?.
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Apple Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching ramifications’
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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smartphones
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apple
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app development
A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
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The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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research
New artificial intelligence research has revealed your eyes may be a window into your personality simply by the way they move.
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Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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biometrics
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ai
The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.
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Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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apple
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analyst report
Apple Watch sales soar, market share dips as competitors grow.
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Facebook to bridge distances with new ‘Watch Party’ feature
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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uc
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facebook
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social media
Effectively, participants of a Watch Party can watch videos from anywhere (live or recorded) and interact with each other at the same time.
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GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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women in technology
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awards
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trade me
GirlBoss & TradeMe seek NZ's young female changemakers for awards. #GirlBossAwards #Empowerment.
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Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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online services
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spark
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sme
Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.
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Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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ministry of social development
Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.
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ASUS PN40, the compact and affordable 4K UHD PC for everyone
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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pro av
ASUS introduces the compact PN40, a mini PC perfect for space-saving thin-client applications and business owners.
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Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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ai
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ai security
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cybersecurity
After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.
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Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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vr
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samsung
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mental health
Age is no excuse for experiencing the rich world of virtual reality, as three dementia patients from Sydney discovered for themselves recently.
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The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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digital transformation
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fonterra
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cio summit
The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.
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Hands-on review: Sonic Mania Plus is a fast paced experience
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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pc hardware
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gaming
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Sonic Mania came out last year and is often regarded to be one of the best Sonic games of all time. Now a newer version of the game is here.
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Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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creative technologies
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surfing
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action camera
Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb secures unexpected victory at World Surf League Founders Cup. Talks to FutureFive about her win and partnership with Kaiser Baas.
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Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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creative technologies
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instagram
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social media
Starting from the end of July, New Zealand will have its own new prototype ‘social media’ café designed specifically for social media lovers.