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One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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The ASUS Zenbo home robot received the Best Choice of the Year Award, Best Choice Golden Award, and Computex d&i Award.
Because you’re ‘oh so time-poor’, Gmail launches AI-powered Smart Reply
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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When you’re emailing on the go, it can be cumbersome & time-consuming to reply to all or even some of them - which is what Smart Reply is here to fix.
How education can avoid being the next hacking target
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.
E3 2017: Microsoft announces the Xbox One X console plus reveals Forza 7 and more
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Microsoft held its E3 2017 press conference earlier today and a ton of new things were revealed. The biggest is the announcement for the Xbox One X.
Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Mount Roskill Grammar School (MRG) crowned first-ever New Zealand secondary school eSports champions in the High School League One (HSL1) tournament.
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.
You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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advance education technology summit
Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.
Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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The DRU drone, developed by drone delivery makers Flirtey, has been accepted into the Aviation collection at Auckland's MOTAT.
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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politics
Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.
Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
NZ’s slow technology uptake could affect education
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Tech leaders in New Zealand are concerned about the country's slow progress in embracing technology, according to NZTech deputy chair Rachel Kelly.
Does Bethesda’s Prey reboot deliver?
Sat, 10th Jun 2017
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Arkane Studios' reboot of Prey wins acclaim for its inventive gameplay and stunning visuals, though it borrows familiar genre tropes.
Review: Tekken 7 packs a powerful punch on PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Sat, 10th Jun 2017
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Bandai Namco has released Tekken 7 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One and the game packs a lot of content, although some features are still missing.
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.
E3 2017: Keeping gamers and games connected for the win
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Achieving the ultimate interconnection between gamers and games with a high-quality user experience is what powers the $108.9 billion gaming market.
HPE’s next frontier: Space travel & memory-driven computing
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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By 2020, our digital universe will contain nearly as many bits of data as there are stars in the universe, with at least 20 billion mobile devices.
New partnership gives educators more ICT procurement options
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Acer and Cyclone forge new partnership to pass on savings and a wider range of ICT procurement options to New Zealand Schools.
Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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La Trobe University in Melbourne gears up for a pioneering autonomous shuttle trial, aimed at transforming student transit.