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Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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If you’re planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.
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MOTAT honours Kiwi innovators with latest exhibition
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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New Zealand's most prominent innovators are being celebrated at Auckland's MOTAT, showcasing their achievements and setbacks.
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Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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If you’re in charge of operating UAVs or drones for your employer (or your own business), drone insurance is about to get much simpler.
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NordVPN's top tips to help you stay savvy about your internet privacy
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Most internet users are unaware of the extent to which their private data is being tracked and shared with advertisers, according to a study by iSchool.
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Online daters beware: Valentine's Day scammers in full swing
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Valentine's Day may not be as rosy as it seems, with a rise in online dating scams, warns ESET researcher Nick Fitzgerald. Stay cautious.
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InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
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Tackling NZ cybercrime in 2017: Why recovery is just as important as prevention
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Whichever way you look at it, cyber security is essential for New Zealand businesses and businesses across the country can't afford to take any risks.
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At it again: Scammers targeting Kiwi elderly
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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In some cases, the caller had threatened to immediately disconnect their power if payment was not made immediately.
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Twitter versus trolls: Are they doing enough?
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Twitter intensifies battle against trolling with new safety measures, but is it enough to curb the rampant online abuse that haunts the platform?.
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Entrust your cyber security secrets to a safe pair of hands
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Imagine, if you will, that your security is flawless, and not a single other person can access your sensitive accounts or information.
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Hands-on review: Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation - features abound
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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This backup software has military grade protection, tons of customisation, a smooth UI, and many other tools and features that I'm in love with.
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Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent grads
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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GovTech Talent Graduate Programme lauds new talent as 15 aspiring tech gurus join British government to drive digital transformation.
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Auckland Museum's data puts NZ on the map among global leaders
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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Auckland War Memorial Museum praised by World Wide Web Consortium for its best practice in data accessibility.
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Simplicity to dominate visual trends in 2017, says Adobe
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Adobe predicts three visual trends for 2017: Our Relationship with Technology, Emotive Communication, and A Desire for Simplicity.
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Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Air New Zealand introduces chatbot, Oscar, to provide personalised assistance and move away from traditional FAQ sections.
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Spotify: Tunes with a side of weather
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Spotify's Climatune uses AccuWeather data, creating playlists reflecting your city's mood from rain’s lullabies to sunshine bops.
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Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.
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​Are educators restricting student access to 3D printing?
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Student access to 3D printers across the globe is being restricted across the globe by education institutions, despite the learning benefits.
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Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
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Hands-on with the beta for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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A closed beta for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands was held a few days ago and it gave us a generous preview for what is to come next month.