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Hands-on review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
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The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
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Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
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Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
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Apple rolls out Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 with AI enhancements
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Apple launches Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, featuring AI advances, support for external drives, enhanced editing tools, and novel effects, transforming video creation workflows.
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Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store
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Apple enriches its songwriting suite, Logic Pro, with AI-driven features such as Session Players, Stem Splitter, and ChromaGlow, hitting the App Store on May 14th.
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Apple unveils powerful new M4 chip for latest iPad Pro
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Apple unveils the powerful M4 chip with transformative 3-nanometer tech for the new iPad Pro, promising unprecedented performance and efficient energy use.
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Apple unveils redesigned iPad Air with advanced M2 chip
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Apple's redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Airs have been unveiled, featuring the powerful M2 chip and a suite of cutting-edge features.
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Apple unveils slimmest iPad Pro with impressive M4 chip
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Apple unveils ultra-thin iPad Pro with world's advanced display, swift M4 chip, and 'pro' accessories; its thinnest product yet, available in sleek finishes and sizes up to 2TB.
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Hands-on review: Go Pro Hero 12 Black + handler and Enduro batteries
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Surpassing boundaries of action camera capabilities, the GoPro Hero 12 Black enhances user experiences with advancements in video quality, stability, connectivity, and durability.
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New Zealanders spent 22 million hours on hold in 2023
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Kiwis wasted 22 million hours on hold for customer service in 2023, with standoffish service and high hold times causing 95% to shift their spending behaviour.
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academyEX hires two advisors to boost support for Māori students
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Postgraduate provider academyEX bolsters commitment to Māori students, appointing Kura Te Ua and Lewis Tapene as Academic Advisors to forge culturally-aligned support and develop Te Ao Māori strategy.
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JBL unveils Auracast-enabled speakers & prioritises sustainability in NZ
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JBL amplifies New Zealand's portable audio scene with the launch of the Xtreme 4, Clip 5, and Go 4, employing innovative AuracastTM technology and prioritising sustainability.
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Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
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Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
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Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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Amber Technology presents AVer's innovative charging carts
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AVer debuts a new range of charging carts, the E12, E32c+, and E24c+, offering a secure, efficient solution for simultaneous device charging in commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 360P
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JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.
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Hands-on review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
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The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.
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Hands-on review: Samsung's A35 and A55 - Midrange or flagship?
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Samsung's A35 and A55 smartphones blur the line between midrange and flagship, combining attractive design, impressive battery life, and robust video capabilities at a more accessible price point.
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ADLINK debuts Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card for gaming & AI use
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ADLINK Technology unveils its first Intel Arc A380E GPU-based graphics card, the EGX-PCIE-A380E, tailored for commercial gaming and Edge AI applications.
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Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
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TopSpin 2K25, 2K Sports' return to the popular tennis video game franchise, offers enticing gameplay and stellar player rosters, but disappoints with a lack of offline modes.
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New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
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More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.
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NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
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E-commerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.