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Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.
Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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greenpeace
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e-waste
Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
PS4 system update 4.00 info revealed as beta goes live tomorrow
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has revealed some of the new features that are to appear on PS4 system update 4.00. The beta will start tomorrow.
Is social media destroying our photos?
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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selfie
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photo sharing
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photography
The rise of Instagram and Snapchat has turned photos into fleeting, crafted creations rather than timeless keepsakes, reshaping our relationship with them.
Hands-on review: Dell SonicWall TZ600
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
This security appliance is designed for medium-sized businesses, offering powerful but flexible security that doesn't need a degree in rocket science.
Review: Is No Man’s Sky a fun or mundane experience?
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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solar power
No Man’s Sky is a huge game with 18 quintillion planets in total. As big as the game is, does the actual gameplay offer a lot of variety?.
Spark cries foul: Sky-Vodafone merger officially opposed
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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uc
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sky
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m&a
Spark has formally announced that it is opposing the Sky TV/Vodafone merger, citing Sky's unfair monopoly on the wholesale sports content market.
Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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auckland university
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online harrassment
15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.
Spark hikes up salaries for employees
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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spark
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payroll
NZ's Spark boosts staff pay, embracing a higher wage economy, with some employees set to earn a minimum of $42,500 including benefits.
Free app transforms parent-teacher communication
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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schools
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parent teacher calendar app
New Zealand schools are using a free app to connect with parents, providing school news, event updates and instant messaging push notifications.
Baxter the robot to inspire Northland students at science & tech fair
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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edutech
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robots
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baxter
Baxter the humanoid robot will make an appearance at the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair, inspiring intermediate & high school students.
Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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content creation
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aura information security
Cyber security is vital for businesses of all sizes, warns Aura Information Security, after New Zealand schools were recently hacked.
Eye of the storm with AccuWeather's 360 video
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
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weather
AccuWeather's 360-degree weather videos have led to a 400% increase in average monthly views across platforms.
ESET report says millennials are cyber savvy – and also cyber careless
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Millennials in Australia and New Zealand are prioritising ease of use over security, says a new report by ESET.
SEEK NZ stats show it’s a good time to be working in ICT
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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ict
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seek
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job seekers
Seek recently released data that reveals they had almost 5 percent more jobs advertised in July 2016 than 12 months earlier, with ICT in the lead.
Oceania League of Legends champions crowned in Australia
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
The League of Legends tournament is now over for the Oceanic teams. The championships were held during the weekend in Australia.
Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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personal computing devices
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symantec
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instagram
Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
Reyedr: Safer and smarter connected motorcycling
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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motorcycles
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sotw
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startups
Reyedr aims to revolutionize motorcycling with their head-up display and smartphone app. Find out more at www.reyedr.com. #motorcycles #technology.
Vodafone and Unitec team up to fight cyber crime
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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cybersecurity
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unitec
Vodafone and Unitec partner to tackle rising cyber crime in New Zealand, establishing a joint cyber research facility and secondment programme.