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Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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government
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Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
Step away from the screen: Survey finds Kiwis' eye strain is a huge problem
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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healthtech
New findings show eye strain is a bigger problem than ever in NZ, and optometrists are urging us to step away from our screens, or use protection.
Watch out Apple: Google's coming for you
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Google's Pixel challenges Apple's reign, promising innovative design and a savvy new assistant – a rivalry intensifies in the smartphone market.
Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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online dating
Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.
Ransomware: New report reveals most vulnerable industry
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Education sector most impacted by ransomware attacks, according to new report by BitSight. Over 4,000 attacks a day in 2016.
‘Alarming’ cyber security survey a wake up call for ANZ education sectors
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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malware
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edutech
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cybersecurity
ESET survey highlights urgent call for cyber security education reform in ANZ schools, as parents and teachers bear the brunt of responsibility.
'Make Tech Her Story': New e-book reveals why it's so hard to get girls into IT careers
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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comptia
CompTIA is ramping up its efforts to get girls into technology, with a new awareness campaign to make technology what it calls more gender-inclusive.
2degrees targets ‘multi-device’ users with new fibre broadband offering
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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ultrafast fibre
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2degrees
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gigabit
2degrees is continuing its quest into the Gigabit market with ‘Speed Boost’, a service that it says will help achieve the 'fastest speeds possible'.
Stripe and their role in the digital economy
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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commerce systems
Stripe fortifies digital trade, streamlining payments for giants and startups alike, shaping the GDP of the internet.
It’s never too late to hack the classroom
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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dubai
Attendees were inspired by world-renowned education thought leaders like John Kao, founder and CEO of EdgeMakers.
Kiwi graduates ‘unemployable’, expert says
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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recruitment
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hays
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candidates
Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.
Review: Does PES 2017 feel any different to PES 2016?
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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konami
Konami returns for another year releasing PES 2017 for the hardcore soccer/football fans. However, is it any different to last year's offering?.
You’ve heard of Slack; we explain the tool
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Launched in 2013, Slack is revolutionising team collaboration with integrations from Google Drive to Trello, boasting over a million daily active users today.
Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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More than 450 million people visit buy and sell groups each month - from families in a local neighbourhood to collectors around the world.
Telco review could mean huge opportunities for NZ
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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gigabit
Experts and journalists are questioning the need for Gigabit fibre, but it could bring huge benefits such as faster downloads and virtual reality.
Who is Leap Motion and why should you care?
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Leap Motion empowers virtual reality with intuitive hand-tracking tech, redefining interaction in the burgeoning VR landscape.
Report finds Kiwis love online shopping, but won't settle for shoddy deals
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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commerce commission
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online shopping
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retail spending
The 2016 Consumer Issues Report shows that the number of online sales in New Zealand is increasing – but also subject to plenty of complaints.
Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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data analytics
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Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.
A look inside one of Facebook's coldest data centers
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg shares rare photos of the company’s advanced Luleå data center in northern Sweden.