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Waikato Uni student presents cybersecurity research to Tongan IT experts
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato has sent a student to present a cyber security thesis to more than 20 information system personnel in Tonga.
Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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entrepreneur
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māori
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digmyidea
DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War release date revealed by Warner Bros.
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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middle-earth: shadow of war
After a big leak earlier this week, Warner Bros. has officially announced the release date for Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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gear vr
Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
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netflix
Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.
Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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iot
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ai
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ovum
Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.
Chorus' year ahead: UFB roll outs and increased customer focus
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus reports net profit of $66 million, citing copper price changes and improved expense management as key factors.
Nokia’s back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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smartphones
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nokia
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mobile world congress
Hold the phone: Nokia has unveiled three new smartphones at MWC, however it's the comeback of the iconic brick 3310 that is making the most noise.
Film review: Logan
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The sound in itself is visceral; this film is well worth seeing on the big screen for the aural experience alone.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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commerce commission
It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
Sony Mobile unveils the Xperia X Compact, now available in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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smartphones
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sony
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technology gifts
Sony Mobile has revealed the availability and pricing of the Sony Xperia X Compact, the latest smartphone in the Xperia X series.
Kiwi student bound for Amsterdam to help robots build bridges
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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auckland university
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3d printing
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volution
A young University of Auckland architectural graduate is set to take on Europe to use robots to build a pedestrian bridge over a canal.
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nzqa
The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.
Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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microsoft
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retail
Primarily because it links into the professional development model that is increasingly being adopted in New Zealand schools.
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you’re not a technical manager
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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developers
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recruitment
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coding
Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.
Weta Workshop’s kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crowdfunding
Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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commerce commission
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sky
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internetnz
Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
Review: Horizon: Zero Dawn could be the best PS4 game ever made
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
There are many great PS4 exclusive games out there such as Uncharted 4 and Bloodborne. Horizon: Zero Dawn however blows those two games away.