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It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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digital curriculum
Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.
Online buyers beware: Rio Olympics 'ideal' for cybercrims
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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malware
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Cyber alert for Rio Olympics-goers: ESET flags scams targeting eager fans buying tickets online. Ensure device security, experts advise.
Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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technology in schools
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caltex
The Caltex 'Fuel Your School' initiative is back for 2016, giving NZ schools the chance to secure their share in $100,000 funding for STEM projects.
Closed captioning of NZ Parliament set to go live
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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parliament
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closed captioning
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new zealand captioning working group
New Zealanders will have better access to Parliament with the introduction of live closed captioning on multiple platforms.
Never miss a beat with Spotify's latest update
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Spotify launches Release Radar, a new playlist featuring the latest releases from favourite artists, updated every Friday.
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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webcam
If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.
Results are in: Quarterly UFB figures show Kiwis remain ‘enthusiastic’
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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uc
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fibre
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ufb
Ultra Fast Broadband is in high demand in New Zealand, with over 2.4 million people now able to connect, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Oompher web series launches tonight, aims to inspire young Kiwis
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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oompher
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careers new zealand
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web series
Oompher Web Series One, featuring the talented Nordstrom sisters-in-law, launches to inspire young Kiwis to pursue their dreams.
Facebook wooing SMBs with new shop and services sections
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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facebook
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smb
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online shopping
Social media giant Facebook is continuing its efforts to get inside small businesses with the roll out of two new sections on its Pages feature.
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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it industry
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nztech
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technology in schools
Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nztech
Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.
Smartchip launches in NZ to safeguard against mobile phone radiation
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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smartchip
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radiation
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lif3
Aussie company launches Smartchip, a mobile phone radiation reduction product, in New Zealand. SAR reduced by up to 95%.
Rio 2016 dubbed the stay at home Olympics
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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gear vr
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olympic games
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samsung gear
It’s the day before the grand opening of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, so why do 1.3 million tickets still remain unsold?.
Govt calls forth Kiwi developers & data scientists for Open Data Fellowships
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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data science
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government
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developers
The government is calling forth data scientists and developers for an Open Data fellowship with Land Information NZ & The Wellington City Council.
Careful with your fingers: Hackers can steal everything you type
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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keyboard
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extend
Earlier this year, security firm Bastille found that millions of cheap keyboard and mouse dongles let hackers inject keystrokes onto your machine.
Sneak peek: Samsung showcases the new Galaxy Note7
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 shows that beauty might just be in the eye of the beholder, with retina scanning, a new S-Pen and an HDR-ready screen.
Gotta love your mates with Vodafone's new prepay offering
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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gotta love your mates
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prepay
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vodafone
Vodafone launches 'Vodafone Mates' WHERE id = a new prepay offering with rewards and experiences for young New Zealanders.
Avondale College thinks outside the box with innovation programme
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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avondale college
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qualifications
Avondale College's innovation programme is giving students a chance to work on ICT projects and earn industry qualifications.
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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ai
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coding
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students
Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.
PC users can now enjoy free virtual reality 3D conversion
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ifunsoft
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ar
Users can convert for free any 2D video file into VR-3D video that can be played in every single VR device available.