About Nick
Nick Forrester
Senior News Editor
Born and raised in Auckland, Nick moved to Wellington after high school to complete his undergraduate degree, before moving back to Auckland to complete his postgraduate degree in journalism from AUT. Nick is a passionate writer, and is keen on politics, gaming and writing reviews that no one asked for. An undercover nerd, you can find him on any given night at a pub quiz, board game night or hanging out with his dog.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Nick - Page 12
NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets
Tue, 12th May 2020
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A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.
Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
The video gaming industry will see a yea-on-year growth in revenue of 9.3 overall - primarily due to lockdown restrictions keeping people isolated and bored.
Microsoft releases fix to the reply-all problem
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Microsoft's new Reply All Storm Protection aims to end reply-all chaos in large organisations by halting mass email chains, benefiting Office 365 users.
Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
Nintendo's profits soar, but analysts fear slowdown on the horizon
Fri, 8th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..
Microsoft unveils suite of new Surface offerings
Fri, 8th May 2020
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
The Surface Go, Surface Book and Surface Headphones, among others, have been revamped and will be available later this month.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order adds cosmetics, combat and more in update
Wed, 6th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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star wars
New Journey +, new cosmetics and arcade-style wave-based combat has been added to the hit game to the delight of Star Wars fans.
Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk
Wed, 6th May 2020
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passwords
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lastpass
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cybersafety
91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.
GoDaddy reveals widespread data breach
Wed, 6th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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data breach
GoDaddy, the largest domain registrar with 77 million domains, discloses a data breach affecting users' SSH accounts, impacting 19 million customers worldwide.
Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard
Tue, 5th May 2020
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keyboard
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mobility
Apple unveils its new 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a Magic Keyboard and enhanced performance. Prices start at NZD $2,349.
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.
InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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software development
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domain names
During New Zealand's level 4 lockdown, .nz domain websites saw record traffic due to increased online activity as citizens worked and learned from home.
How to deploy SD-WAN while maintaining business continuity
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Enterprises race to adopt SD-WAN as cloud reliance surges, with Silver Peak's tailored solutions leading the surge.
Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Consumer patience for cyber-attacks is dwindling; 70% believe companies fail in data protection, prompting many to switch to more secure competitors.
Interview: Base 2 head discusses digital transformation during pandemic
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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base 2
Base 2's Greg Sharp highlights the urgent need for SMBs to invest in digital transformation during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure business continuity.
Zoom picks Oracle as its newest cloud provider in bid to meet demand
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
Zoom selects Oracle as its cloud infrastructure provider, bypassing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to support its rapid expansion.
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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robots
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healthtech
COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.
Here's how employees can work remotely using their own devices securely
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
With over a billion now working from home due to COVID-19, Mobile Mentor's BYOD 365 offers a secure solution for employees using personal devices for work.
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.
Zoom announces new updates in response to privacy criticisms
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom responds to privacy criticisms with Zoom 5.0, introducing AES 256-bit GCM encryption and enhanced data routing controls, to restore user trust.