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Need some energy? Now you can inhale it (legally)
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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red bull
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eagle energy
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retail
Coffee has been around for as long as anyone can remember and energy drinks have been battling on the market since the 80’s. Now there is a new way.

Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.

Smokefree campaign uses text to help smokers quit
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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healthcare
Te Tai Tokerau PHO is helping GPs who will help Northland patients become smokefree. The system will use text messages to deliver vital health info.

Braving the elements for Pokémon Go
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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weather
UK Pokémon fans undeterred by weather, embracing rain or shine in quest to 'catch 'em all' as game's popularity soars.

Kitset.io: Build cross platform apps without coding
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Kitset.io uses AI to allow anyone to build cross platform apps without coding, costing only $69/month. They are expanding into a variety of apps.

Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Schools must navigate IoT and BYOD security maze to protect networks from emerging cyber threats, says tech expert.

Furniture app transforms tiny apartments
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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robots
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apps
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ori systems
Based on an experimental project from MIT, the Ori system allows an apartment dweller to transform a studio apartment.

More Tesla crashes muddy Autopilot's waters: Are drivers just too careless?
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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cartech
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autonomy
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self-driving cars
Another Tesla crash has prompted more calls about the controversial Autopilot system to be renamed after Model X crashed in Pennsylvania.

Alienware Alpha Hands-on Review
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Alienware Alpha blurs gaming PC and console lines, packing hefty punch in a Wii-sized powerhouse – but at a price.

Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.

Microsoft's huge breakthrough with DNA data storage
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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storage
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microsoft
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dna
Researchers at Microsoft and the University of Washington have reached an early milestone by storing a record 200 megabytes of data within DNA.

Microsoft announces special Xbox One S bundle with Gears of War 4
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
The new Xbox One S console is getting a special Gears of War 4 bundle later this year. A great package for those wanting a slimmer console.

Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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uc
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data analytics
Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.

Pòkemon Go is ruining lives: Reasons why you shouldn't play
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon
My name is Ashton and I’ve been clean for nine days. I’ve steered clear of the app, as I’ve seen what it has done to my colleagues, friends & family.

Tech Futures Lab here to re-engineer your career
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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robots
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cybersecurity
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digital disruption
Tech Futures Lab is a 10-week programme designed to give New Zealanders access to leading professional development.

Hands-on review: Corsair K70 Lux RGB mechanical keyboard - a gamer's dream
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
You can have loads of fun programming the keyboard to make the best use of your gaming experience possibly making it one of the best rigs around.

Dick Smith report outlines the decisions that lead to failure of a giant
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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dick smith
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banking
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bso
A long awaited report into the collapse of Dick Smith Group highlighs numerous poor decisions which ultimately lead to the fall of an industry giant.

ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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sky
The Commerce Commission has released its preliminary issues statement on the Vodafone/Sky merger, a deal that seeks to blend telecom and TV services in NZ.

Early lessons from Pokemon Go
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.

MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.