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Review: Watch Dogs 2 is better than the first video game
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has released Watch Dogs 2 this year and it's a big improvement on the first game that came out two and a half years ago.
Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Scientist from Christchurch receives $25k boost to develop Talk With Me, a high-tech software to help children with Autism.
Film Review: Bad Santa 2 - lewd & crude heist antics bring mayhem to Chicago
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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film review
Boozed, lewd and crude: Billy Bob Thornton and team are back for the second instalment in the Bad Santa franchise.
Apple admits that touch disease is real
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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Given Apples iPhone sales have been slow to flat for 3 straight quarters, the timing of this situation is bad news.
Revealed: Who is New Zealand’s cheapest non-contract ISP?
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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unlimited internet
When it comes to Internet in New Zealand, many Kiwis are led to believe there are only a few options from the major players. However, this isn't true.
You’ve got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review
Sat, 19th Nov 2016
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Google Earth VR sends you soaring - a stellar review hails it as the must-have app for HTC Vive owners, calling it a defining moment in virtual reality.
Facebook inspired to do more with social platform
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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partnerships
While it’s still very early in this journey, we’re inspired by the good our community already does and we are committed to doing more to help people.
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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smart appliances
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retail
Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.
Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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computer science
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partners
Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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developers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils a future shaped by digital transformation, advocating for developers to lead a 'new world' of tech.
Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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risk & compliance
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commerce commission
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refund
Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.
Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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7.5 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand causes disruption to telecommunications services, but progress being made in restoring connections.
IN PICS: Bett Asia 2016 - defining the future of education
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digitisation
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digital education
The Bett Asia 2016 summit took place this week, gathering all the leading policymakers, researchers and most forward thinking educators in APAC.
Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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earthquakes
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broadband
Spark broadband customers who have been forced to move due to the earthquakes no longer need to deal with early termination & moving fees.
Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won’t replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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digital education
Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.
Kiwi lifestyle at risk if NZ doesn’t up its tech game
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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spark labs
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extend
New Zealand's adoption of advanced technologies is putting the revered Kiwi lifestyle at massive risk, warns business growth director Rachel Kelly.
Tech helping revitalise the Māori language
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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te reo māori
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Tech boosting Māori language revitalisation, says CEO of Kiwa Digital, enabling scale and reach beyond what's been dreamed of in the past.
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.