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Sony Mobile announces NZ availability of new phone - with a mother of a camera
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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First revealed earlier this year, one of the main talking points of the Xperia XA1 has been its high-end rear camera specs including a 23MP sensor.
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Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.
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LogRhythm’s Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Not all security tools have to come with a price tag. The SANS Institute takes at a look at LogRhythm's NetMon Freemium Version 3.2.3.
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Fake Chrome extensions inject code into web pages
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Recently, here at our research lab, we have seen an increase in the number of JS/Chromex.Submelius threats detected.
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Gears of War 4 May update adds new maps and more content
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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The Coalition is set to add more multiplayer maps into Gears of War 4 this May. This is thanks to a new update that is available for all owners.
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You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.
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New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Recent studies in the UK analysed over 5,000 CVs and found that over 40% had discrepancies in the education claims, with 10% completely falsified.
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Game design can bring your whakapapa to life on-screen
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Using Gamefroot’s new Mihi Maker tutorial, you can learn and share your own whakapapa as an immersive and interactive experience.
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Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.
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Pokémon Go player makes Jesus joke in Russian Church, gets arrested
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Russian blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in church faces possible 3.5 year prison sentence. Amnesty calls it attack on freedom of speech.
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Worldwide smartphone shipments heat up - despite exploding devices
Mon, 1st May 2017
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​A study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed a rise in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2017.
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Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
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Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series
Mon, 1st May 2017
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An unidentified hacker has released the highly anticipated Season 5 episodes of popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black.
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Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives
Mon, 1st May 2017
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New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.
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Elon Musk expects Tesla self-driving cars within 2 years
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Futurists’ lord and saviour Elon Musk spoke at TEDTalk in Vancouver recently, on a range of topics covering Tesla’s plans for the future.
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How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
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Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?
Mon, 1st May 2017
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New Zealand falling behind in digital inclusion, excluding many citizens from participating, says Innovation Partnership report.
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A Tinder app us peasants will never get to use
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.
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Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Alienware's new 15 R3 laptop is a heavy yet portable powerhouse, enabling VR gaming on the go with an Intel i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.