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Is Project CARS the greatest motor racing game ever made?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Netguide’s Darren Price pushes the pedal to the metal and takes the new crowd developed motor-racing simulator, Project CARS, out for a spin.
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'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
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meti
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
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Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003’s EoS looms
Mon, 4th May 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.
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Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I’m doing; how hard I’m working, how many calories I’m actually burning.
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‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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global mode
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.
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'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
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Environmental Protection Authority head Rob Forlong resigns
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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risk & compliance
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environmental protection authority
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risk management
Rob Forlong, the first chief executive of the three year-old Environmental Protection Authority, has resigned at a time when the government is under p.
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Android App Review: NZ Blood Service
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Blood Service app won’t make dealing with needles any easier, But it does make it easier to find somewhere to donate blood and get you booked in.
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Opinion: TV networks vs ISP - the bunfight continues
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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global mode
Wouldn’t it be a prudent move to attempt to understand why people are seeking alternatives over broadcast TV?.
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How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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government
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facebook
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social media
Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.
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Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a proper remaster
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Even though lots of people bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD for the Final Fantasy XV demo. the game itself is fun in its own right.
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iOS app review: Papers, please
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
It’s a game. It’s just not like any game I’ve ever played before. For a start, it’s kind of depressing. Claustrophobic. Unsettling.
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Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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bnz
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rbnz
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new zealand dollar
Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.
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SeaDragon signs new agreements for shark liver oil; costs jump in Nelson refinery
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SeaDragon, which manufactures fish oil for health supplements, has terminated a contract with a charter vessel that supplied deep-sea shark liver oil.
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Hardline: Not your daddy’s Battlefield
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
Visceral Studios redefines Battlefield with a cop vs criminal theme in Hardline, diverging from military roots for a narrative twist.
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Apple drops the ball with MacBook Pro anti-reflective display
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
An increasing number of people are speaking up about how the anti-reflective coating on their MacBook pro is scratching or wearing off.
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The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
If you bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD last week, you may have had a chance to play the Final Fantasy XV demo already.
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HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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smartphones
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htc one
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technology gifts
HTC's One M9 hits NZ shores, sporting a 20MP camera, customisable themes, and expanded storage, launched on major networks.
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Old-school Xbox One platforming with Ori and the Blind Forest
Sun, 15th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Ori and the Blind Forest dazzles with Ghibli-esque charm, reviving classic platforming on Xbox One in a stunning indie creation.
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Get ready for the monster mash with 2K’s Evolve
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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evolve
2K’s four vs. one monster hunting game is now out in the wild. PlayOn’s Darren Price has spent the last few weeks being the hunter and the hunted in E.