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Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Malware

Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates

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.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Unified Communications

Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth

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.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech
Gaming

Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech

This heavyweight GPU will be more targeted at data centre usage and high-performance computing, as opposed to consumer level computing.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets

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.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers

The numbers weren't exactly super-specific, but it's enough to make some estimates of how many units they've sold.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries
Smart Home

Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries

In a blog post, Tesla announced the pre-order availability and provided with a calculator tool to help consumers figure out the cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics
Unified Communications

Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics

Trump's administration bungles online cleanup, leaving traces of a deleted anti-Muslim press release exposed. The internet never forgets.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future
Artificial Intelligence

You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future

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.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8

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.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Cartech

Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore

Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Wearables

Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit

Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook's stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac

Parallels Toolbox for Mac simplifies daily tasks by consolidating essential utilities into a single menu bar app, priced at USD $9.99.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars tech that actually exists
Cloud Services

May the 4th be with you: Star Wars tech that actually exists

From holograms to bionic limbs, this Star Wars day unveils real-life tech feats inspired by the saga's futuristic vision.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology
AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology

You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

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Digital Technology stories

New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content
Cloud Services

New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content

Facebook bolsters its workforce, adding 3,000 staff to curb violent content, following fierce criticism over slow responses to disturbing live videos.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone

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.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Opinion: We take some brilliant tech for granted way too often
Gaming

Opinion: We take some brilliant tech for granted way too often

From virtual reality marvels to instant mobile banking, our daily tech wonders deserve more appreciation as we cruise into an automated future.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
AR, VR & Metaverse

Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland

A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017