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Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.
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#Spamnomore: Twitter's new features hand quality control back to you
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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twitter
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spam
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online harrassment
Twitter is handing control back to its users with new two features that will screen out unwanted content - and unwanted users.
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Ubisoft announces the new Bounty Hunter mode in Watch Dogs 2
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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gaming
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has revealed an all-new game mode that will be in Watch Dogs 2. It is called the 'Bounty Hunter' mode.
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Ubisoft reveals pre-order bonuses for its extreme sports game called Steep
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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gaming
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Ubisoft unveils enticing pre-order goodies for Steep, including the nocturnal Moonlight Pack and a Season Pass in the Gold Edition.
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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn’t look or feel like a budget device.
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ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
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Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P9 Plus - all the bells and whistles
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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This is a well-crafted phone that ticks all the boxes a high-end buyer is ever likely to have - including one of the best cameras out there.
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The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare includes 'Zombies in Spaceland' mode
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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gaming
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call of duty
Activision and Infinity Ward have announced a new game mode will appear in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare called Zombies in Spaceland.
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'We're at a turning point' - Spark pleased despite profit drop
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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uc
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Spark says mobile and platform IT services now outweigh declining areas of the business, which Spark's chairman says reflects a turning point.
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No joke: Ransomware-as-a-Service is a thing
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Symantec has uncovered a new type of ransomware being distributed on the cyberundergound that distributes a ransomware builder to aspiring attackers.
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Exclusive: The unstoppable monster that is cyber crime
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
We speak to security experts from Unitec and Vodafone about the ever-changing face of ransomware & what NZ is doing in the cyber security arms race.
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Is virtual reality ruining our society?
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital engagement
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Virtual Reality: Innovative or isolative? Debating if technological convenience may erode societal value in face-to-face interactions.
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Destiny- The Collection is releasing this September
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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gaming
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Activision and Bungie are releasing Destiny - The Collection this September and this includes all expansions including Rise of Iron.
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Citrix smooths road to Rio Olympics for Sky TV
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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sky
Sky TV has deployed Citrix's NetScaler SD-WAN at the Rio Olympics to ensure uninterrupted network performance.
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Review: Bound on PS4 is a short but emotional experience
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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gaming
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bound
Does anybody remember the game Journey? Well Bound on PS4 is similar to it in a lot of ways and it includes a cryptic narrative.
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A new way to control the ads you see on Facebook
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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martech
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facebook
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online experience
Facebook boosts user control over ad experience, allowing the filtering of unwanted ads and addressing use of ad blockers.
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Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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uc
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government
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rural broadband initiative
The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
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InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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surveillance
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government
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Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.