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Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Amidst ongoing speculation, Microsoft faces a critical decision: should they withdraw from the smartphone market after writing off USD $950m and cutting jobs?.
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First-ever digital book for deaf Māori students launched
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Kiwa Digital launches new learning resource for deaf Māori students, exploring an uncharted area of education.
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Chrome OS is five years old and ready to leave kindergarten
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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personal computing devices
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google
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chrome
Accounting for more than half of all devices sold in US classrooms, the time has come for Chrome OS to prove its worth in the workplace and the home.
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Game of Thrones finale sees interest peak on Spotify
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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game of thrones
Last week’s thrilling season finale of Game of Thrones has seen interest in the television show’s Season 6 soundtrack peak on Spotify.
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Battle of the sexes: How long do we wait before we reach for our phones?
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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kaspersky
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technology gifts
It's the common conundrum. When you're out with friends, workmates or waiting for an appointment, you have that insatiable urge to check your phone.
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Bigpipe's new app allows users to prioritise internet
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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uc
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lightbox
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bigpipe
Bigpipe's new app allows customers to view what’s happening on their network and decide what kind of traffic gets priority over their connection.
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Guess who's back with Bluetooth: Furby's had a makeover
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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apps
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bluetooth
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amazon
It seems these days 90s trends can't be rehashed fast enough as generation Y grows up - and it seems Hasbro has jumped on the bandwagon too.
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Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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bluetooth
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gps
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nz transport agency
Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.
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New Kiwi website aimed to help school leavers
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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edutech
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cloud services
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higher education
New Zealand school leavers can now access a new website, SchoolLeaver.nz, to help them plan their future after high school.
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Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.
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Chorus hits back at fault claims: Our network isn't old
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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uc
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chorus
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Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.
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Sci-Fi action game Quantum Break comes to Windows 10
Sun, 3rd Jul 2016
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gaming
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quantum computing
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digital entertainment
NetGuide’s James Frazer takes a look at the Windows 10 version of Xbox One game, Quantum Break, now available for download in the Windows Store.
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Windows 10 puts the pedal to the metal with Forza Motorsport 6: Apex
Sun, 3rd Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex elevates racing games on Windows 10, offering stunning graphics, versatile gameplay, and intricate car customisation options.
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Fatal 'autopilot' car crash puts Tesla's life on the line
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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cartech
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autonomy
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self-driving cars
Tesla speaks out about the first fatal self-driving car crash. What's wrong with Tesla? Is it the tech or is it breeding over-reliant drivers?.
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Spark blames Chorus as wild weather wreaks havoc
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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uc
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chorus
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contact centre
Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.
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Kiwi ISPs in the spotlight - does your provider steal the show?
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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uc
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isp
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internetnz
It's about to get a whole lot easier for Kiwis to choose the best internet service provider based on your needs, and ISPs can no longer hide.
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NZ schools our windows to the future
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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new era it
What does the school of the future look like? That's the question that New Era and Microsoft New Zealand posed to students and teachers.
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Wantad: a Kiwi developed app
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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developers
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donations
Kiwi innovation Wantad reimagines your phone's wallpaper as a dynamic hub for personalized updates from friends, family, and brands.
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Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.
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New Chrome extensions for Facebook
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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facebook
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chrome
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modernisation
Chrome users rejoice: Effortless Facebook interaction with new browser extensions – save and share with ease!.