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Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims
Tue, 9th May 2017
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cybersecurity
Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
Intel brings world-class eSports to Australasia
Mon, 8th May 2017
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personal computing devices
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The Brazilian line-up of German-based eSports team SK Gaming claimed the crown at the Intel Extreme Masters championship final over the weekend.
Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
Mon, 8th May 2017
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student safety
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.
Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.
THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
Film review - Alien: Covenant & how Ridley Scott is still worth his weight in gold
Mon, 8th May 2017
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digital entertainment
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film review
Ridley Scott has not let us down. He and writers John Logan and Dante Harper have gracefully provided the missing pieces of the puzzle.
TVNZ ondemand's new look finding no love with viewers
Mon, 8th May 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.
Enabling e-Learning serves up new free digital resource
Mon, 8th May 2017
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e-learning
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te reo māori
Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.
Review: Nioh 'Dragon of the North' DLC offers players more hard levels
Mon, 8th May 2017
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ps4
Nioh is still the hardest game to be released in 2017, and players are now able to get more action with the 'Dragon of the North' DLC.
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Mon, 8th May 2017
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cartech
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cloud services
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tesla
Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.
Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Mon, 8th May 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook’s stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.
Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools
Mon, 8th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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aorere college
The future of technology in education lies in collaboration, as schools reach out and help each other up the tech ladder.
Teckweek’17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth
Sat, 6th May 2017
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government
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productivity
Techweek’17, a nationwide event showcasing New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world, kicked off today amidst much fanfare.
Huawei launches stylish and feature-packed mid-range phone in NZ
Sat, 6th May 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The Nova Lite is the latest mid-range smartphone from Huawei to hit our shores, with many features rivalling those of the top-end smartphones.
New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content
Fri, 5th May 2017
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cloud services
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facebook
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social media
Facebook bolsters its workforce, adding 3,000 staff to curb violent content, following fierce criticism over slow responses to disturbing live videos.
Sky TV is increasing the price of its Fan Pass subscriptions to watch sport online
Fri, 5th May 2017
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digital entertainment
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tv
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sky
Sky TV released its own streaming app called Fan Pass a few years ago so it was more affordable for fans to watch sport. Now the price has risen.
Acer's new Predator gaming laptop looks FIERCE
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Acer's Predator 21 X, with a trailblazing curved screen, wows gamers at its Australian premiere during IEM eSports event.
Hands-on review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Parallels Toolbox for Mac simplifies daily tasks by consolidating essential utilities into a single menu bar app, priced at USD $9.99.
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Fri, 5th May 2017
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techweek
Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.