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Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight Wireless mouse review

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Corsair's Sabre v2 Pro is an ultralight 32g wireless mouse with a 33,000 DPI sensor and 70-hour battery, designed for pro gamers and precision tasks.
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US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.
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Xanadu teams up with Mitsubishi Chemical for quantum chip advances

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Xanadu and Mitsubishi Chemical partner to use quantum computing for improving semiconductor chip production via advanced EUV lithography simulations.
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UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Over 78% of UK residents worry about global reliance on IT systems, post-July 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealing vulnerabilities, according to a survey.
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Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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The Asus Zenbook S 16 showcases the power of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, blending sleek design with impressive computing and AI capabilities.
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IT professionals urged to secure networks before summer holidays

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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As summer holidays approach, IT experts are urged to bolster network security by shutting down unused devices and boosting protections against cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it’s time to inspire inclusion

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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Nokia to launch ground-breaking Multi-Access Edge Slicing at MWC 2024

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nokia is set to revolutionise data transmission with its Multi-Access Edge Slicing technology, to be showcased at the 2024 Mobile World Congress with etisalat by e&.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.
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Kaspersky uncovers FakeSG, Akira and AMOS as latest cyber threats

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Kaspersky reveals FakeSG, Akira, and AMOS as latest cross-platform cyber threats, highlighting the need for constant vigilance.
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Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.
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Unethical activities found prevalent in UK software engineering industry

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Unethical practices are pervasive in the UK's software engineering industry, with many workers facing retaliation for reporting misconduct.
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Logitech introduces ergonomic Wave Keys for enhanced workspace comfort

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Logitech debuts ergonomic Wave Keys keyboards aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing, with a focus on comfort and accessibility.
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Logitech's new keyboards designed to address office comfort

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Logitech rolls out Wave Keys, a new line of wireless ergonomic keyboards catering to increasing demands for office comfort.
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Hands-on review: AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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We were sent an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT reference card to test, which was perfect timing with the release of Bethesda’s AMD-optimised Starfield.
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Hands-on review: Dell Intel Evo XPS 15

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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Dell's new Intel Evo XPS 15 laptop impresses with its huge display and booming 3D audio, according to a review by FutureFive NZ.
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The advantages of vehicle-mounted computers for warehouse data solutions

Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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Warehouse workers need the flexibility, mobility, and reliability that vehicle-mounted computers provide, especially in accessing and inputting relevant data.