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Kiwi Stories

Tablets stories

Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019

Gaming

Forget the lag - we go hands-on with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 router

Say goodbye to lag with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900. This gaming router, priced at USD $600, transformed my laggy home office into a high-speed haven.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

EduTech

Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

Apple

Apple updates MacBooks for uni students

Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Tablets stories

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches lightning-compatible security key

Today, the YubiKey 5Ci can be used to secure the 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Idaptive, LastPass, and Okta iOS mobile applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Partner Programmes

Samsung and Microsoft partner to deliver unified experience

As mobile-first users make up a larger share of the workforce, the demand for more seamless connectivity will only increase.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Gaming

Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin USB-C Mulitmedia Hub

Belkin's USB-C Multimedia Hub offers a sleek, affordable solution for connectivity woes, with an impressive range of ports and a sturdy design.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019

Network Infrastructure

Intel launches first 10th Gen Intel Core processors

The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for entertainment.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

Digital Entertainment

Epson launches first portable laser projector

Epson unveils its first portable laser projector, the EF-100W/B, offering vivid images, flexible projection angles, and easy setup for GBP £1,699.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019

Gaming

Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC

Corsair, the gaming heavyweight, has acquired custom gaming PC firm Origin PC, expanding its offerings and capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

Semiconductors

Gartner's top picks for wireless tech trends in 2019 and beyond

Wireless technology will play a central role in emerging technologies such as robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, according to Gartner.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

Hyperscale

CaaB hooks into Equinix data centers across the globe

Cloud as a Business (CaaB) taps Equinix data centres in five key cities, enhancing global cloud infrastructure for MSPs with improved connectivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Gaming

NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards

NVIDIA's new RTX 2060 SUPER and 2070 SUPER graphics cards launch with a 25% speed boost, custom partner models, and a game bundle promotion till August 18.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Cloud Services

Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average

Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo's 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a portable powerhouse, boasting sharp imagery, robust connectivity, and a featherweight design at just over 1kg.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019