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Flicks & Prime Video embark on year-long premium content partnership
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Flicks, an authoritative film and TV guide under Vista Group, announces a year-long Premium Content Partnership with global streaming giant, Prime Video, set to commence on 1st March, 2024.
The power behind personalised customer journeys
Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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big data
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bi
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cx
Brands need to understand their customers' wants, motivations, and pain points to create a successful customer journey. Personalisation is key.
Vista Group appoints Sarah Lewthwaite as chief executive
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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london
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Movio, the data-driven movie marketing firm, has appointed Sarah Lewthwaite as CEO and Matthew Liebmann as chief innovation and data officer.
Hands-on review: FIFA 19 - the winning formula is back
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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25 years since EA Sports’ inaugural FIFA game, they’re still doing what they do best - producing a game that’s loved by football fans all around the world.
Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ’s first energy hub
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Flick will also power the region’s first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.
Film review - Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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Suits, guns and cowboys, Kingsman: The Golden Circle delivers a massive action spectacle with just the right amount of humour...
Film Review: The Fate of the Furious
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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gaming
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cartech
Thrilling ride with 'The Fate of the Furious'; a spectacular feast of action that leaves viewers yearning for another watch!.
Grumpy tech guy: Welcome to Transylvanian tech support hell
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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contact centre
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endpoint protection
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edr
Frustrated by a phone glitch, a journalist's call to tech support takes a bizarre turn as he's connected to a call centre in Transylvania.
Grumpy tech guy: Top tech annoyances and their solutions
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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software updates
Grumpy Tech Guy divulges today's tech irks and fixes, from bogus free apps to fanboy follies and the plague of cable clutter.
Film review: Star Trek Beyond - a formulaic but fun blockbuster
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Star Trek Beyond is one of those films that might not go down in history as the highlight of the franchise, but boy, is it one hell of a ride.
The 5th Wave: Five waves, 105 incomplete plot lines
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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film
Alien apocalypse flick 'The 5th Wave' disappoints with teen clichés and hasty plot, leaving viewers and critics underwhelmed.
Hands-on review: Philips Hue Tap
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.
Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.
Kiwis rank top 100 films of all time
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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flicks
In a recent poll undertaken by Flicks.co.nz, Kiwis have ranked what they think are the 100 greatest movies ever made. They’ve also ranked the worst.
Are TV networks out of step with tech?
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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digital entertainment
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twitter
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facebook
Ignoring such a public outcry could be seen as a balsy move, or it could highlight just how out of touch with tech mediaworks execs are.
Hands-on review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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gaming
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mobility
From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.
Kiwis loving Kiwi movies online
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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nz
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flicks
Mt Zion and The Hobbit two of New Zealand's favourite flicks to watch online at home.
Review: Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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microsoft
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gaming
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Microsoft's compact Wedge Touch Mouse dazzles with Bluetooth connectivity and BlueTrack tech, perfect for on-the-go users, despite its sensitivity.
Review: Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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microsoft
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gaming
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The Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse connects via Bluetooth and is designed to free your desk up from any additional wires.
The real benefit of unified communications: Integrating business processes
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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uc
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contact centre
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teleport
Forget the fuzzy benefits of combining your communication modes into a single point; that’s more of a convenience play.
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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apple
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printing
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gaming
The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
7 Iphone apps for kiwis
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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telstraclear
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flicks
Revamp your iPhone with 7 must-have apps for Kiwis, from greeting card hassles to All Blacks updates and even tailoring your Subway order.
RED STEEL 2
Sat, 1st May 2010
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gaming
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cios
Red Steel 2, a video game masterpiece, marries Wild West and samurai action on the Wii, showcasing what motion controls were made for.
FIFA Soccer 08 – Xbox 360
Sat, 1st Dec 2007
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gaming
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FIFA 08 on Xbox 360 dazzles with new features, 30 leagues including the Hyundai A-League, and pioneering 'Be-A-Pro' mode, reshaping football gaming.