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Stories by Alex - Page 2

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Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer
Wed, 17th May 2017
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
By building around memory rather than the CPU, they can eliminate the relatively clunky and inefficient manner that the computers process data today.
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Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Tue, 16th May 2017
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malware
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cloud services
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ransomware
The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Tue, 16th May 2017
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cloud services
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satellite
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wifi
Half the world doesn’t have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.
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FutureFive's Five for now: Gaming Mice
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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monitors
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pro av
PC gaming begins with your mouse; Aiming, directing, shooting, interacting - you need every advantage you can get.
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Logitech's simple approach to beautiful peripherals
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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pc hardware
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technology gifts
Logitech is not only showing how silly some other brands look when it comes to peripherals, but they’ve also shown an improvement in their own house.
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Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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cloud services
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technology gifts
This heavyweight GPU will be more targeted at data centre usage and high-performance computing, as opposed to consumer level computing.
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Synchronized Lighting Effects - The Next Big Thing in PC Gaming?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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asus
The PC gaming industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, and no doubt eclipsing the console gameplay experience by far.
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Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month
Fri, 12th May 2017
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smartphones
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apple
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mobility
Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it’s expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.
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Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
Fri, 12th May 2017
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microsoft
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apple
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smartphones
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.
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Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
Fri, 12th May 2017
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cloud services
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microsoft
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vr
Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.
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Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
Thu, 11th May 2017
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cloud services
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creative technologies
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vr
The numbers weren’t exactly super-specific, but it’s enough to make some estimates of how many units they’ve sold.
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Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics
Wed, 10th May 2017
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cloud services
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telco
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dirty politics
Trump's team's deletion blunder exposes their digital naivety amid travel ban row.
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You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future
Wed, 10th May 2017
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cloud services
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ai
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digital technology
David Miller invites you to join a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. The talk is part of the Hutt City Council’s STEMM Festival.
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Exclusive look at smart home security with Ring
Tue, 9th May 2017
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surveillance
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cloud services
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smart home
The Ring Video Doorbell aims to reduce crime in NZ - here's what managing director of Ring ANZ Mark Fletcher has to say on the topic.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Tue, 9th May 2017
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cloud services
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smartphones
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gaming
Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.
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TVNZ ondemand's new look finding no love with viewers
Mon, 8th May 2017
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video
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.
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Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Mon, 8th May 2017
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cloud services
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cartech
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tesla
Elon Musk taps Twitter's wit to christen his latest tunnelling venture, courting a mix of puns and plaudits.
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Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Mon, 8th May 2017
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cloud services
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook’s stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.
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New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content
Fri, 5th May 2017
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cloud services
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facebook
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social media
Facebook bolsters its workforce, adding 3,000 staff to curb violent content, following fierce criticism over slow responses to disturbing live videos.
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Acer's new Predator gaming laptop looks FIERCE
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Acer's Predator 21 X, with a trailblazing curved screen, wows gamers at its Australian premiere during IEM eSports event.
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Hands-on review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cloud services
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gaming
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drones
The world's smallest camera drone provided a quick burst of fun, a large dose of frustration, and an overall average experience as far as drones go.
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Opinion: We take some brilliant tech for granted way too often
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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cloud services
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digital entertainment
From virtual reality marvels to instant mobile banking, our daily tech wonders deserve more appreciation as we cruise into an automated future.
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New Facebook Messenger games coming your way
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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technology gifts
Depending on what device you use and where you are located, there are now up to 50 games titles available on Messenger.
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Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.