Latest news - Page 349
STEM degrees set students up for serious salaries
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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STEM graduates earn more but are more likely to stay in the same job, says new research by Motu. They also analyze career paths for non-STEM grads.
Kiwi release date announced for Yakuza Kiwami on PlayStation 4
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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After the successful release of Yakuza 0 earlier this year, Yakuza Kiwami is also coming out to the West. The New Zealand release date was announced.
Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Education Minister announces regional expo tour to showcase tools and resources to support teachers and students in Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako.
Huawei CEO thinks smartwatches are pointless
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun dismisses the company's new smartwatch, saying he doesn't understand the point of the technology.
Another day, another flying camera for consumers
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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apple
Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.
Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Kit for classroom or parenting
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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The Osmo Genius Kit is a very sleek suite of games that players control with an innovative use of the iPad's front facing camera.
Microsoft crowns best two education partners
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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New Era IT and pcMedia hailed as top education partners at Microsoft's NZ awards for their exemplary ICT services to schools.
NZ release date and price revealed for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The New Zealand price and release date for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy have now been announced by Sony and Naughty Dog.
Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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network infrastructure
'Amnesia', the new IoT botnet variant of 'Tsunami' targets an unpatched remote code execution vulnerability in DVR devices made by TVT Digital.
Gran Turismo Sport closed beta announced for PAL users
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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gran turismo
After a successful Gran Tursimo Sport closed beta in North America, Sony has announced one will be held now for PAL users.
Social media makes academic research more accessible
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.
Tesla quietly launches sexy solar panels for homes
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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Tesla debuts sleek, inconspicuous home solar panels, addressing aesthetics while promising top-tier durability and efficiency.
Communities of online learning a step closer
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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New Zealand moves closer to implementing online learning with second reading of Education (Update) Amendment Bill. #COOL #education.
Hands-on review: Kanex MultiSync travel keyboard
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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The Kanex MultiSync Bluetooth travel keyboard is a comfortable, slim, and portable travel keyboard that can sync with up to four simultaneous devices.
A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.
Google’s hacking contest ‘Project Zero’ was a flop: What went wrong?
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Not a single person claimed Google’s Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.
Otago's online MBA among the world's best
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.
Apple gives an apology (of sorts) over Macs – and promises major new products
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Apple breaks tradition by pre-announcing new products & apologising for neglect of Mac Pro line. New iMacs & redesigned Mac Pro coming soon.
Beware of tech for tech's sake warns education lecturer
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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personal computing devices
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technology in the classroom
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tablets & laptops
Senior educational technology lecturer wants educators to make sure they use technology for the right reasons.