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Review: Dragon Quest Builders is a fun Minecraft clone
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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dragon quest builders
There are many Minecraft-like clones out there. Some are good, some are bad. Dragon Quest Builders is thankfully part of the good clones.
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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robots
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data science
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partner programmes
Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.
Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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digital education
Transforming learning for the digital era has been the top agenda at this year’s Bett Asia 2016 summit - here's some of their invaluable findings.
Hands-on review: Strike Universal Phone Cradle
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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strike
Strike's Universal Phone Cradle review: An ingeniously simple solution keeping drivers safe and legal on the road with a handy, sturdy mount.
Hands-on review: Rapoo V720 mechanical gaming keyboard
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Depending on your desk space and preference, this could be a keyboard for you. Give it a shot! You might just be on to a winner.
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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concur
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excel
Growing businesses need to move away from spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for expense tracking, says Concur.
Public will have access to NZ Police online crime data
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The New Zealand Police are set to launch a new online crime data reporting tool, making crime data easily accessible to the public.
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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chorus
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earthquakes
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vodafone
The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.
Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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modlettes
New Zealand startup Modlettes launches 'bite-sized' e-learning platform for businesses, making online learning easier and more cost-effective.
Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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apps
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melanoma
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skin cancer
Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.
Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
They’ve come such a long way in a short amount of time. They mightn’t have the same brand recognition as Apple or Samsung, but they've been busy.
Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
New Zealand earthquake: Images and video take over social media
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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social media
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retail
IN PICS: Kiwis have posted a flood of imagery to social media platforms following the severe earthquake that rattled several parts of the country.
Kiwi Twitter community unites for safety and updates after latest quake
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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twitter
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earthquakes
Twitter reactions to the latest magnitude 7.5 earthquake that was felt widely across Canterbury and Wellington have been flooding the site today.
Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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facebook
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earthquakes
After an earthquake hit North Canterbury, Kiwis have flocked to Facebook for live updates and to mark themselves safe.
Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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qantas
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ar
Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.
AOC introduces the AG271QG - the newest weapon in the AGON arsenal
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The AG271QG is a fantastic monitor, a testament to the quality work at AOC and a secret weapon for any gamer that uses it.
Hands-on review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
STM Prime's 13' laptop backpack strikes the perfect balance for the savvy traveller - secure, stylish, and comfortably adaptable.
School exams disrupted by earthquake
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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nzqa
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earthquakes
In an urgent update, the NZQA has advised all New Zealand Scholarship examinations have been postponed in light of this morning’s earthquakes.