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Kiwi kids attempt world record - to get the most kids coding in 24hrs
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Kiwi school children all over the country will play a part in setting a new world record this Tuesday - to get the most kids coding in 24 hours.
Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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A new report has dealt a blow to those in the anti-videogame club, showing that video and computer games have positive effects on the way Kiwis learn.
NZTech chief: CERT NZ's cybersecurity report is the tip of a much bigger iceberg
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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New Zealand faces a growing cyber threat as CERT NZ's first quarterly study shows only the tip of the iceberg, says NZTech chief Graeme Muller.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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By September, Magical Park will be active in 28 parks and 44 primary schools in New Zealand, 12 parks in Australia, and two parks in the UK.
Hands-on review: The 3SIXT action-camera is giving GoPro a run for its money
Sat, 12th Aug 2017
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The 3SIXT camera: a credible contender, challenging GoPro with its full HD, 360-degree prowess and a budget-friendly price tag.
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it’s possible
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it’s possible.
Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Navman fuses sat-nav prowess with HD dash cam in a sleek, new Drive Duo unit, offering drivers a tech-savvy co-pilot.
Return to the wasteland with your very own pip-boy: Fallout 4 game of the year edition is here
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Embark on the ultimate Fallout 4 journey with the Game of the Year edition; survival mode, HD graphics, and all DLC included.
Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Vodafone New Zealand has launched a dedicated service for its Chinese customers, includingdedicated call centre staff, a WeChat account, and more.
Powering the electric future: Innovative Kiwi business building EV charging-grid across NZ
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Kiwi innovators ChargeNet NZ electrify the nation, advancing EV uptake with a burgeoning charging grid. They bag the Innovation in Energy award.
BizDojo & Talent NZ offer specialised recruitment services for tech startups
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Auckland startups who struggle to find tech talent now have a way of recruiting skilled staff, thanks to a new partnership with BizDojo and Talent NZ.
Aussie students say goodbye to whiteboards: Ricoh integrates ‘smartboards’ into classrooms
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Ricoh to deploy interactive whiteboard flat panels at Browns English Language School to support activity-based learning.
HBO breach: Centrify says ‘winter is coming’ for passwords
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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HBO’s soft underbelly was laid bare to the world after hackers stole 1.5 TB of data from its systems - Centrify says passwords' days are limited.
$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.
Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Coldplay fans can stream their 'A Head Full of Dreams' concert in virtual reality through Samsung Gear VR on August 17.
New Zealand is engineering the future: Ara unveils solar building in Christchurch
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Ara Institute of Canterbury's new $34m sustainable building in Christchurch aims to be the greenest in the Canterbury reconstruction programme.
Facebook tackles the wildfire of misinformation plaguing your newsfeed
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Facebook takes additional steps to combat the spread of misinformation and remove cloaked ads, banning advertisers who use this technique.
364 incidents in just three months: CERT NZ reports from the cybersecurity frontline
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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New Zealanders have reported 364 cybersecurity incidents in just three months, costing us upwards of $730,000.
Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...
Game to your favourite tunes: The Spotify app has finally arrived on Xbox One
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Spotify has been available on PS4 for several months, but now the music streaming service is available now on Xbox One.