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Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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nzei te riu roa
The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.
NZ dodging malware bullets better than most, new Microsoft report finds
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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In the second quarter of 2016, 11.8% of New Zealand computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.
Hands-on review: The motherboard of motherboards - Maximus IX Formula
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
What we have in the lab today is the latest flagship motherboard from ASUS’s renowned Republic of Gamers range, the Maximus IX Formula.
Online bullying worse than the playground
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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symantec
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cyberbullying
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norton
More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.
Hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch console, Zelda and more
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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preview
Nintendo was kind enough to invite Netguide to play on the Nintendo Switch console and a couple of games this week. Is it better than the Wii U?.
Twitter users beware: Phishers target account verification in latest attacks
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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twitter
Twitter is now the target of a phishing attack that uses methods to trick brand managers and social influencers into fake account verification.
Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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data analytics
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Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.
Exclusive: The four CES trends that have Noel Leeming excited
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Four key trends stood out for Noel Leeming’s team attending CES. Jason Bell tells us what they were - and what they mean for the local market.
2017 to bring army of IT threats bigger than ever before: Are you prepared?
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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49% of businesses surveyed had a failure in 2016 that required the use of a DR solution to resume operations - here's what you can expect this year.
Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.
Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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cloud services
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Over half of smartphone owners don't shell out for apps, engaging more with in-app purchases, says Gartner's latest survey.
Interaction data key to improving university student success
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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data analytics
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planning
The burning question remains as a new academic year dawns – how can universities make engagement more meaningful and improve student outcomes?.
Updated: What went down with Spark’s weekend outage
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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uc
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personal computing devices
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customers
Spark mobile and broadband services were down on Sunday, with widespread outages impacting some customers across the country.
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
Education Minister slammed for ‘appalling’ response to principal stress review
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association president slams Minister of Education's response to review on principal stress.
Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Government invests $270k in Shadow Tech Days, a programme encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech. #womenintech.
WHITEPAPER: Key to embracing a flexible digital workplace
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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fuji xerox
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workplace
Going digital and staying ahead of competitors can be an uphill struggle, as one size does not fit all - here's a look into the hybrid environment.
343 set to livestream Halo Wars 2 to celebrate its launch
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Join 343 Industries for a first look at Halo Wars 2 via livestream, with gameplay, dev chats, and prizes ahead of Feb 21 launch.
InternetNZ sings govt’s UFB praises
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.