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'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand
Sat, 3rd Jun 2017
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e-learning
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mental health
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kidsonscreen
New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.
Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.
Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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technology in schools
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coding
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career pathways
Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
Research finds people believe VR/AR to be as popular as smartphones
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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worldpay
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ar
New research has discovered more than half of Australians believe virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively) will live up to the hype.
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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robots
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auckland university
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agritech
Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.
Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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e-learning
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apps
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trade
Tertiary provider comes up with app to help apprentices in their on-the-job experience. Late nights of paperwork soon to be a thing of the past.
The connected campus: Meeting students’ #1 priority with edge solutions
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
To stay alive, human beings need air, food and water. If you are college student, add to this list of vital resources Internet access.
Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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sms
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whispir
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mobile apps
Technology can help educators meet standard operating procedures swiftly and effectively, cutting down response times.
Even more tips for staying safe online: There's no such thing as too safe!
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Post-WannaCry era prompts urgent call for cyber vigilance, with crucial online safety tips revealed. Stay secure, stay updated!.
High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
After a slow 2016, a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed smartphone shipments are expected to rebound in 2017.
IAG Insurance attempts to scam own employees - but not in a bad way
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The goal is not to scam them into giving back their wages, but to test them on their cyber security awareness.
Heavyweights announced to build Windows 10 PCs powered by Snapdragon
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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lenovo
Qualcomm today announced the three flagship companies that will be the first to develop mobile PCs powered by Snapdragon.
Acer reveals ultra thin gaming notebook with NASA technology
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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acer
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gaming notebook
Acer's new gaming notebook features a very slim design, latest graphics and processors with what it claims is industry-leading thermal technology.
To boldly go with Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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star trek
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htc vive
Ubisoft's VR frontier, 'Star Trek: Bridge Crew', sets a new bar for fans with cross-play feature and immersive interstellar gameplay.
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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edutech
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healthtech
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science
Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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polytechnics
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skills gap
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tertiary providers
Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service
Wed, 31st May 2017
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.
Asus invests in Noel Leeming with 'first of its kind' gaming retail deal
Wed, 31st May 2017
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cx
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martech
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personal computing devices
Asus has teamed up with Noel Leeming in a partnership Asus says will provide gamers with ‘the ultimate customer experience’.