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Forty percent of users use simple formulas for their passwords, despite the risk.
Online Security

No more passwords: Microsoft now letting everyone login with alternative method
The Bolt isn't currently available in NZ, but there are rumours it could be offered here in the future.
electric vehicles

Chevy Bolt owners warned about parking in enclosed spaces, near other vehicles
Watch: Four Americans are now on the ride of their lives; they're the first all-civilian mission to space, meaning there are no professional astronauts on-board.
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Space

First all-civilian space crew orbiting the Earth after successful SpaceX blast off
He used secret wallets to buy and sell the NFTs before anyone else could.
Cryptocurrency

'Insider trading': NFT marketplace worker exposed for abusing position to make profits
Dating scams and compromised business emails led to massive losses.
Online Security

Kiwis lost $4 million in cybersecurity incidents in just three months this year
The PS5 update will also allow remote storage of games for the first time.
Gaming

Xbox, PlayStation ramping up remote play options for gaming on the go
The unveiling comes days after Facebook launched its new smartglasses.
Gadgets

Are Xiaomi's Smart Glasses a glimpse of the future, or just science fiction?
Watch: Apple's new iPad and Watch range were unveiled at the California Streaming event earlier today.
Gadgets

Apple unveils latest iPad, Watch products alongside iPhone 13 range
Watch: Apple's new iPhone range was unveiled at the California Streaming event earlier today.
Mobile Phones

iPhone 13 range's features, NZ pricing and release date announced
The astronauts will hurtle around Earth at 27,400km/h for three days.
Space

Revealed: The hidden message behind first all-civilian space crew readying for blast-off
"These people can violate our standards without any consequences."
Social Media

Facebook allows famous people to get away with breaking rules - report
One of the concerns about cryptocurrencies is the easy ways people can influence the price.
Cryptocurrency

Fake Walmart press release sends cryptocurrency price sky high
The movie, set in The Matrix universe, cost just $800 to make over nine days.
Technology

The oldest torrent in the world is a Kiwi short film that turns 18 this month
The vulnerability requires no user interaction and defeats Apple's security systems.
Online Security

Govt urges NZ iPhone users to update software 'immediately' as dangerous iMessage flaw found
Elon Musk has also promised the latest version of its self driving software will 'blow minds'.
electric vehicles

Frickin' laser beams? Tesla granted new windscreen cleaning patent
The Central American country was the first in the world to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender.
Cryptocurrency

Some Salvadorians struggling to use bitcoin because of digital wallet woes
The bank has promised to reimburse customers out of pocket due to the DDoS attack.
Technology

Kiwibank customers still facing money access issues following cyberattack
Former Tesla chief vehicle engineer Doug Field has left Apple's car efforts to go to Ford.
electric vehicles

Tesla urges employees to 'go super hardcore' as Apple's electric car takes new route
FLUF owners will be able to breed them and get access to online dance parties.
Cryptocurrency

New Zealand NFT project FLUF World offering more than digital rabbits
Early users have discovered the LED indicating recording can be simply taped over.
Gadgets

Facebook launches smart glasses, concerns raised as they can secretly video people
Related: Thousands of bank customers were locked out of online services today after several organisations were hit by a cyber attack.
Technology

Cyberattack: ANZ customers face third day of outages

Twitter launching 'Communities', which is like Facebook's 'Groups'.
Social Media

Twitter creates Communities to encourage 'dog, weather and astrology' fans to connect
Social media accounts and ride-hailing companies have also been targeted.
Gaming

'Avoid unhealthy effeminacy': Chinese govt summons gaming firms as crackdown continues
The latest barb comes just a day after Musk joked about Bezos suing death.
Space

Musk thinks 'rules are for other people' as billionaire space battle gets personal
Related: Thousands of bank customers were locked out of online services today after several organisations were hit by a cyber attack.
Technology

ANZ customers still unable to access banking services following cyberattack
The unicorn's technology will be applied in other areas, like autonomous driving.
Technology

Fancy a unicorn ride? Robot company announces self-driving robot for kids
Over a thousand people marched to protest the new law, according to reports.
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price plummets as El Salvador formally adopts it as legal tender
Watch: Thousands of bank customers were locked out of online services today after several organisations were hit by a cyber attack.
Hacking

ANZ, Kiwibank online banking services hit by new cyberattack
New AirPods could also feature among the new products announced at next week's event.
Mobile Phones

New iPhones, Watches set to be unveiled at special Apple event on Sep 15
With a slice of a US$59 billion market at stake, can the new range best its competitors?
wearables

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch4 a great step forward, but is it enough?
Charities have also been given display space during lockdowns.
Social Media

'The only pure use of billboards': Lockdown memes replace ads in Auckland
There are concerns her fans could lose a fortune via the cryptobubble.
Cryptocurrency

Kim K's crypto advert blasted by regulator for encouraging risky investing
A trial of robot dog Spot in New York ended early after public backlash.
Technology

Singapore using robots to deter COVID-19 rule breakers, smokers, bad cyclists
The issue with the website was discussed in an online security forum last month.
Cryptocurrency

$US336,000 NFT scam: Banksy warned about website flaw before hack
Artificial intelligence has a history of gender and racial bias at technology companies.
Social Media

'Unacceptable': Facebook apologises for labelling black men 'primates'
But the environmental price of mining could be catastrophic, warns one expert.
Cryptocurrency

No lemonade stand necessary: Siblings, 14 and 9, make fortune bitcoin mining in school holidays
Critics argued the feature could also be exploited by repressive governments.
Mobile Phones

Apple's controversial child safety features delayed after criticism
Related video: 'Opportunistic' hackers exploiting global fear of coronavirus.
Internet

Major internet outage in New Zealand caused by DDoS attack
The EU's regulations allow a company to be fined up to four percent of global turnover.
Social Media

WhatsApp cops massive NZ$376 million fine after privacy investigation
The new Apple Watch is expected to be announced later this month.
wearables

Apple Watch production delayed ahead of announcement - report
"Time to stop questioning EVs and accelerate their uptake."
electric vehicles

Electric Vehicle critic group 'pretty clueless' and tied to motoring companies, report claims
The algorithm promises the lights will match the beat, mood and genre.
Technology

You can now sync Spotify with Phillips smart lights for a home 'disco' experience
The collector believes the hacker might have been frightened into refunding him.
Cryptocurrency

Collector pays $336,000 for fake Banksy NFT after artist's website hacked
"We want people on Twitter to enjoy healthy conversations," Twitter says.
Social Media

Twitter will now let you temporarily block accounts for 'harmful language'
The Financial Markets Authority says Kiwis should only invest what they can afford to lose.
Cryptocurrency

NZ cryptocurrency fans now have more buying choices, but risks still exist
Originally available for US$2000, wannabe purchasers will now need to spend US$52,000.
Cryptocurrency

NFTs from controversial British artist lands investors up to 6000 percent profit
Democratic lawmakers fear the ability of the Tesla Autopilot system has been overstated.
electric vehicles

Tesla Autopilot under scrutiny after yet another car crash in US
The cracks are the latest in a series of setbacks for the aging space station.
Space

New Space Station cracks discovered as astronaut birthday surprise arrives
Statistics-wise, the danger of COVID-19 itself far outweighs that of the Pfizer vaccine.
Coronavirus

NZ vaccine expert explains just how safe jabs are following woman's death
Netflix, however, was able to negotiate a deal for a much larger cut of revenue.
Mobile Phones

Google's commission level attacked over US$8.5 billion profits, accusation it copied Apple