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ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Winners in two different age categories between 15 and 24 years old will receive $10,000 in business start-up support.
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NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
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FutureFive's Five for now: Gaming Mice
Mon, 15th May 2017
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PC gaming begins with your mouse; Aiming, directing, shooting, interacting - you need every advantage you can get.
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No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
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Logitech's simple approach to beautiful peripherals
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Logitech is not only showing how silly some other brands look when it comes to peripherals, but they’ve also shown an improvement in their own house.
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Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech
Mon, 15th May 2017
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This heavyweight GPU will be more targeted at data centre usage and high-performance computing, as opposed to consumer level computing.
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COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.
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In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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Synchronized Lighting Effects - The Next Big Thing in PC Gaming?
Mon, 15th May 2017
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The PC gaming industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, and no doubt eclipsing the console gameplay experience by far.
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Strong sales across all categories see Noel Leeming revenue climb
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Noel Leeming has seen a solid boost in revenue for the latest quarter, with the electronics retailer the standout brand for The Warehouse Group.
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Advertising about to get a whole lot more targeted with new partnership
Mon, 15th May 2017
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​Swirl Networks and AccuWeather have partnered to bring advanced, real-time weather targeting capabilities to indoor mobile location marketing.
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Online shopping? Four tips for staying secure
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Have you remembered Mother's Day? If not, better get on the net and buy something! Here's some tips for staying secure while online shopping.
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Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it’s expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.
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Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.
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Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who’s town is next?
Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Spark’s Xtra email completes transition from Yahoo to NZ-based provider
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Spark ditches Yahoo, partners with SMX to bring over 800k Xtra email accounts back to a secure, NZ-based server.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
Thu, 11th May 2017
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The numbers weren’t exactly super-specific, but it’s enough to make some estimates of how many units they’ve sold.