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Samsung unveils 2024 TV range, with AI-driven picture technology
2 days ago
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Samsung unveils its innovative 2024 TV range, spearheaded by the flagship Neo QLED 8K TV, promising consumers enhanced entertainment options.
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AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
3 days ago
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investment
AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.
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Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
3 days ago
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Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.
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TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
5 days ago
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cloud services
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video
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TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.
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Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma
5 days ago
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Sony is set to launch its ULT POWER SOUND series, a range of wireless speakers and headphones designed to enhance immersive audio, featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Peso Pluma.
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Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event
5 days ago
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Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
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malware
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email security
PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Blackmagic Design unveils extensive lineup of 22 products
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storage
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flash storage
Blackmagic Design revolutionises the market with the launch of a robust 22-product lineup across a diverse range of use cases.
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Kiwi investors anticipate Bitcoin Halving boost, Binance study shows
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Binance study reveals high optimism among Kiwi investors over the potential boost in Bitcoin value amid its upcoming halving event and significant institutional investment.
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Dreame Technology wins pivotal recognition for innovative robot vacuum
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smart robot
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frost & sullivan
Dreame Technology has been acknowledged for inventing the world's first robot vacuum with a Robotic Flex Arm, enhancing edge cleaning efficiency.
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Hands-on review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
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The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.
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Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
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firewall
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data protection
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Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.
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Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Nintendo Switch disappoints with poor graphics and clunky mechanics, despite an engaging medieval storyline, raising doubts over platform choice from Warhorse Studios.
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The Elder Scrolls Online marks its 10th Anniversary with the Gold Road expansion
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Bethesda's 'The Elder Scrolls Online' introduces the 'Gold Road' expansion, allowing exploration of the new, exciting zone of West Weald from June 3rd.
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One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?
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Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.
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Logitech G introduces PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard for esports pros
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Logitech G unveils its PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard, aimed at professional esports athletes, with features including a compact 60% form factor and KEYCONTROL for personalised customisation.
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Game review: Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC)
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Horizon: Forbidden West, the stellar sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, hits PC, offering enhanced visuals, pleasing refinements from the original, and an engaging storyline set in a visually stunning post-post-apocalyptic world.
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Fisher & Paykel introduce Kitchen Assistant for SmartHQ app
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Fisher and Paykel innovate kitchen technology with the launch of a virtual sous chef feature, Kitchen Assistant, developed in partnership with Dynamo6, revolutionising home cooking.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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Game review: Alone in the Dark (PS5)
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Alone in the Dark 2024 PS5 remake packs Hollywood star power, but players may be discouraged by major glitches, slow-paced gameplay, and underwhelming combat despite engaging puzzle-solving segments and atmospheric graphics.
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JBL launches next-gen PartyBox series in New Zealand
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digital music
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nz
JBL launches its cutting-edge PartyBox series in New Zealand. The series features enhanced Bluetooth, extended playtime, and superior sound quality, set to enliven every party.
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Hands-on review: Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC
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Asus's ROG Ally is a PC-based Windows 11 handheld gaming console. Techday's Darren Price has been testing the tiny gaming PC.
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Game review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
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Princess Peach takes centre stage in a versatile and fun-filled Nintendo Switch game, 'Princess Peach: Showtime!', characterised by its colourful graphics, unique story-line, and varied gameplay.
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Philips launches entry-level LED display range globally
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Philips Professional Displays Services introduces affordable 'entry-level' LED display range, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series, worldwide, widening access to display technology.