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The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, the gaming keyboard you've always dreamed of
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The K95 Platinum sets a whole new bar for mechanical gaming keyboards. In terms of responsiveness, customisation and overall build, it's a winner.
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NYC hopes to help homeless with an app - is it enough?
Thu, 18th May 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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social networking
With more than 62,000 homeless living in New York City, demand for shelter in the city has increased by 79 percent in the last decade.
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Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
13 International Media have awarded ASUS as ‘No. 1 Gaming Brand’ from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.
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New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort
Wed, 17th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.
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Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer
Wed, 17th May 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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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uc
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spacetech
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wireless networks
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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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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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digital entertainment
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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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personal computing devices
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apple
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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cloud services
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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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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social media
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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uc
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cloud services
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telco
Trump's administration bungles online cleanup, leaving traces of a deleted anti-Muslim press release exposed. The internet never forgets.
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You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future
Wed, 10th May 2017
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ai
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cloud services
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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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smart home
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cloud services
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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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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video
Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.