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Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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ncea
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comedy
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online competition
Online tutorial site launched comedy writing competition and digital engagement with Kiwi students has been high. Is comedy in class a good tool?.
Top 4 worlds coming to life in breathtaking VR
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Emerging VR gaming realms enthrall as Bethesda and Ubisoft unveil epic new worlds at E3 2017, signalling a revolution in immersive play.
Flipping classes with collaborative discussion videos
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
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video
Using video to support and encourage learning is an exciting digital development that's getting more and more accessible for educators.
Facebook expands on its ever-evolving user personalisation
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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video
Facebook hones user experience with cinemagraph covers, blending motion and personal flair in profiles, soon rolling out to businesses.
Artificial intelligence finds its way to New Zealand farms
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ai
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bettyapp
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farming
Kiwi farmers embrace AI as Betty app diagnoses livestock illnesses, promising revolution in agricultural practices.
Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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it careers
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career pathways
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tamaki college
Manaiakalani students break into IT through Fusion Networks' tailored internship, bridging the experience gap for Kiwi youth.
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto gameplay reveal trailer
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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square enix
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dlc
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final fantasy
Square Enix has unveiled the trailer for Final Fantasy XV's Episode Prompto DLC, revealing intense combat, stunning visuals, and challenging gameplay.
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
You're Invited: Conference explores games and learning
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Upcoming conference invites educators and the games industry to meet and look to the future of learning, together.
New report looks at immersive tech and education
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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edtech
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content creation
Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.
Spark drops dealer partner model for consumer market; buys back stores
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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spark
Spark is dumping its dealer partner model for the consumer market, taking on direct management of stores currently managed by Leading Edge and Orb.
Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review
Sun, 18th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Alienware's 13-inch laptop wows with an OLED display and VR-readiness, all in a compact design that begs to travel.
Codemasters invites us to get dirty, again
Sun, 18th Jun 2017
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dirt 4
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reviews
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technology gifts
With Dirt 4, Codemasters have put the pedal to the metal to bring us the most accessible Dirt game yet…unless you want to play in VR.
Facebook celebrates the GIF’s 30th anniversary with new features
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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facebook
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messenger
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meme
I’m sure you’ve posted a few GIFs in your time as their popularity has exploded along with the Meme - now they're 30 and Facebook is celebrating.
E3 2017: Nintendo unveils new Mario, Metroid and more
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo showcase brings you something old, something new and something borrowed and blue as Sonic joins crowd favourites in E3 announcements.
We're watching more streaming video than ever - even on our phone screens
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Do you like watching streaming content that's more than 20 minutes long? Binge watching TV series online? Turns out you're not alone.
Blade Runner 2049 is getting its own 'authentic' mobile game
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Embark on a noir odyssey—'Blade Runner 2049' forges a path to mobile gaming, promising an 'authentic' experience by Next Games.
Getty Images partners with Jaunt to share high-quality VR content
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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ar, vr & metaverse
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getty images
The exclusive agreement delivers 360 cinematic virtual reality video for creating one of a kind immersive experiences.
School IT procurement survey finds out which tech wins
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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windows
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ipad
A recent survey has asked schools what their IT preferences are for digital devices in the classroom. Which product would be best for you?.
E3 2017: Square Enix announces ever-expanding FFXV universe and latest Life is Strange instalment
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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square enix
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life is strange
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final fantasy
FINAL FANTASY XV reaches new heights in the realms of virtual reality and mobile, while the new Life is Strange takes place before the first game.