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Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge 6
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The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.
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Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.
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Game review: Tekken 8 (PC)
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Tekken 8 introduces new aggressive fight mechanics, with characters being able to unload “Heat” moves and devastating “Rage Art” attacks.
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Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand
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Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.
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New state-of-the-art IMPACT 700 and 800 headsets from EPOS
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Audio tech firm EPOS introduces IMPACT 700 and 800, two industry-leading additions to its premier enterprise headset series, tailored for multiple work environments.
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Kiwis' favourite tech & gaming gadgets of 2023 revealed
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Afterpay data reveals Sony PlayStation 5 is top of the gaming gadgets for Kiwis in 2023, followed closely by Nintendo Switch OLED model and others.
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Hands-on review: ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi motherboard
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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ASRock's Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi is one of the new "refresh" LGA 1700 motherboards released in time for the launch of Intel's 14th-gen CPUs, themselves a refresh of last year's Raptor Lake processors. .
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Hands-on review: PlayStation Portal
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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While we sadly won’t be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.
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Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Valentia Technologies, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.
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QNAP debuts Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook for video production
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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QNAP Systems launches Thunderbolt 4 all-flash NASbook TBS-h574TX, a compact, user-friendly computing tool aimed to transform video production workflows, featuring low-latency storage, fast file editing, and powerful Intel processing technology.
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iCandy partners with Matter Labs to boost Web3 gaming with zkCandy
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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iCandy joins forces with Matter Labs to pioneer zkCandy, a new venture aimed at enhancing Web3 gaming by exploiting AI and interactive gaming on zkSync.
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Hands-on review: Intel NUC 12-PRO Wall Street Canyon
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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The new Intel NUC impresses with its tiny size and customizable features, offering powerful computing in a compact package.
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Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.
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JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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JBL New Zealand unveils the LIVE 770NC and 670NC, headphones boasting premium features like Adaptive Noise Cancelling and up to 65-hour battery life, all offered at a mid-range price.
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Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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It’s now 2024, and another rerelease is here with The Last of Us Part II Remastered out exclusively for PS5.
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Intel's biggest chip design overhaul in 40 years integrates AI
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) functionalities into Intel's Core Ultra processors has required a significant redesign of the conventional chip structure.
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Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.
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Samsung's S24 lineup ushers in new era with onboard Galaxy AI
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S24 smartphone range, highlighting deep integration of AI to revolutionise mobile communication and functionality.
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AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Two AI devices named Ann and Fry have enrolled at Ferris State University in Michigan, USA, to study alongside humans and push the boundaries of AI education and technology.
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Game review: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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While we are still waiting for Ubisoft to release a remake based on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the company has finally released a new game in the series in 2024.
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Hands-on review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.
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Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Chantelle Cole, CEO at the award-winning studio Dinosaur Polo Club, is set to join NZ On Air as the Programme Director for their Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, bringing significant industry experience.
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Acer introduces new high-performance gaming laptops
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Acer has launched its latest Predator Helios gaming laptops, powered by Intel’s 14th gen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs.