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Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Unified Communications

Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025

It's reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?

This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed
Apple

iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner
Blockchain

What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner

How to tell the board about a technology that could disrupt business models, remove institutional arbiters, and reprogramme the economy.

By Kasey Panetta • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
LoL League of Origin teams and tickets have been announced
Gaming

LoL League of Origin teams and tickets have been announced

Rugby League may have the State of Origin, but League of Legends players have the League of Origin. This is a big tournament with teams from NZ and AU.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Gaming

Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design

Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.

By Matthew Bain • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Finalists announced for KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards
KiwiNet

Finalists announced for KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards

NZ's finest innovators vying for top honours in KiwiNet Awards, exemplifying science's pivotal role in economic growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
EduTech

Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field

Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
It's Bullying-Free NZ Week, help your students speak out
Cyberbullying

It's Bullying-Free NZ Week, help your students speak out

Bullying Free NZ Week commences, empowering students and schools to combat bullying with new resources and a strong community focus.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2
Unified Communications

Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2

A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Unified Communications

3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About

Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'
Cloud Services

Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'

Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Non-VR players get un-Tethered!
Power / Energy

Non-VR players get un-Tethered!

Previously only available for both PlayStation VR and Rift/Vive PC players, the game is now available for non-VR players.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Auckland high-school visited by NZ music royalty
Digital Entertainment

Auckland high-school visited by NZ music royalty

Breakthrough artist KINGS visited his old high-school to launch a web series inspiring young people to follow their dreams.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
New e-resources equip NZ teachers to help stop bullying
Cyberbullying

New e-resources equip NZ teachers to help stop bullying

Bullying-Free NZ week begins next Monday with a refreshed website offering new resources for schools and whanau.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Google reaches deep into the world of AI: So what does it hold?
Artificial Intelligence

Google reaches deep into the world of AI: So what does it hold?

Google says the world is shifting from a mobile-first to an AI-first world. We look at what Google's doing about it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
First gameplay video and more news revealed for Destiny 2
Gaming

First gameplay video and more news revealed for Destiny 2

Activision and Bungie held a special event to reveal more details about the highly anticipated Destiny 2 earlier today.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru
Unified Communications

Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru

Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Unified Communications

In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money

Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017