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Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.
New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
For Honor Shadow & Might DLC now available with season 2
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Ubisoft has announced that the Shadow & Might DLC is now available with Season 2 of For Honor. This includes new heroes, maps and more.
Digital Inking could drive digital thinking
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Can educators use digital inking to improve student learning in class? Will it help create more insightful feedback and elaborate student work?.
Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.
Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer
Wed, 17th May 2017
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By building around memory rather than the CPU, they can eliminate the relatively clunky and inefficient manner that the computers process data today.
NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision
Wed, 17th May 2017
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The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.
Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Tue, 16th May 2017
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The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and platforms confirmed
Tue, 16th May 2017
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The latest LEGO video game has been announced as later this Holiday season you will get a chance to play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2.
Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Tue, 16th May 2017
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A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.
Education solutions steal the show at DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Innovative tech for Māori development shines at DIGMYIDEA, with a sign language app and scholarship platform winning acclaim.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Half the world doesn’t have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
Plantronics unveils affordable wireless headphones with whopping 18 hrs battery
Tue, 16th May 2017
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Plantronics recently announced their latest wireless headphones - the new BackBeat 500 series with a number of features at a low price.
Hands-on review: D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310)
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Looking like the love-child of a fancy air freshener and HAL 9000 from 2001, you can help but admire D-Link’s new Apple HomeKit camera, the Omna.
Esports: the future of spectator sport?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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On the weekend of 6th and 7th May, Qudos Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park, site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosted a very different type of sport.
One year on Kogan.com celebrates success of Dick Smith online business
Mon, 15th May 2017
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One year on from its acquisition of the failed Dick Smith’s online business, Kogan.com says the business is ‘thriving’ and is ‘a sustainable retailer'.