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Tech in China, start-ups, sports & fashion: CES Asia's 2017 line up
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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As a part of CES Asia 2017, Startup Park will showcase at least 75 start-ups around the world from ten countries.
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iPad Pro and iOS 11 – the dream team
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Apple's latest iPad Pro wows with ProMotion tech and A10X chip, set to transform potential alongside iOS 11 this spring.
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Tournament getting eSports into NZ schools preps round 2
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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New Zealand's high school gaming league, HSL, is set to expand to 100 schools in Season Two, with hopes to go international in Season Three.
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Hooligans! Mexican bike gang charged with hacking Jeep Wranglers
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Nine members of a Mexican-based motorcycle gang have been charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers worth at least $US 4.5 million.
Engineers
Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.
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Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.
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Harder, better, faster? iMac Pro to land in December
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Apple's iMac Pro, a powerhouse with 18-core Xeon processors, sets December debut for pro users craving next-level performance.
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Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.
Finance
Government invests in financial literacy education
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.
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4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.
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NZ Herald relaunches website with a mobile-optimised experience
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Some of the main changes with the new look include a left-side navigation bar and an indication of how long articles will take to read.
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Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
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New comp asks drone videographers to reach for the sky
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Competition for aerial videographers opens, asking for stunning footage of nature, cities or sports from above. @DJIGlobal #SkyPixelVideoContest.
Sydney
Dropbox to launch new proxy server in ANZ region
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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servers
The Point-of-Presence will improve upload and download speeds in direct response to strong uptake of its collaborative solutions.
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Cloud native: Exclusive interview with API Talent's CEO & NZQA's CIO
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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Drive a Tesla, and then get into another competitor’s electric vehicle and drive that - that for me is the difference.
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Logitech wins record-breaking nine IDA 2016 awards
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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international design awards
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creative technologies
IDA recognised Logitech for product design across several categories, including smart home, video collaboration, gaming and product packaging.
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Apple releases critical security updates for all products
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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software updates
If you put off installing the latest Apple security updates, now is the time to do it, according to Australian security watchdogs Stay Smart Online.
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Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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A new browser hijacker malware called Fireball is taking over 250 million computers and has already infiltrated 20% of corporate networks worldwide.
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Review: Wipeout Omega Collection on PS4 offers three games of racing fun
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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The Wipeout series started back in the PSOne days and put futuristic racing games on the map. Now a new collection has arrived on PS4.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti - evolution or revolution?
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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NVIDIA's GTX 1080Ti, boasting 35% more power, raises the bar for 4K and VR gaming - but is it a true milestone or just a step up?.