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Hands-on review: Intel NUC NUC6i7KYK Mini PC - a little powerhouse
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
We just can't fault this very impressive device from Intel. It's small, very powerful, has heaps of connection options and it looks damn fine.
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Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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code club aotearoa
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education
A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
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Do we really need bots and apps to say no to strangers?
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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it automation
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mobile apps
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aras
When there comes a need for auto-responding bots that can take harassment by its thorns and turn it back on the perpetrator, it makes you wonder.
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Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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facebook
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hackers
Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.
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Noel Leeming to help bring the HTC Vive VR headset to New Zealand
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Noel Leeming is embracing the virtual reality (VR) realm as the retailer will bring the HTC Vive to its New Zealand stores later this year.
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UE wireless speakers ups the ante with Siri & Google voice integration
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
This latest integration amps up the possibilities of where you can take your music and how easily you can access it all.
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300k opportunity for Kiwi YouTubers
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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google
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youtube
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Google team up to offer a $300k grant to successful New Zealand YouTubers to help them hone their talents and reach new audiences.
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Trend Micro ups its ransomware game
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Trend Micro reinforces commitment to protecting customers against ransomware, with 99% of threats blocked from email and web traffic.
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Independence Day Resurgence: The critics aren't happy
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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film review
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reviews
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technology gifts
Sequel slump: 'Independence Day Resurgence' fails to ignite critic enthusiasm, with lacklustre charm and plot.
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Netflix still keeping mum about ratings
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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nbc universal
Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.
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Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.
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Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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banking
Internet users in Australia and New Zealand are lacking in cybersecurity practices at home, according to ESET research.
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NZ Education system not evolving fast enough
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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nztech
There is a need to teach teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, not as a specialist subject, but as a method of teaching all subjects.
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Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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flexera
As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
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Smart schools way of the future - and how they improve your learning
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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extreme networks
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wavelink
Educational institutions will have to take some preliminary measures when implementing a smart school concept into their existing environment.
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NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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edutech
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canvas lms
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edtech
New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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healthtech
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fitbit
Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
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The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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partners
Rivals brace as Microsoft's LinkedIn buy raises stakes in social network integration, questioning the future harmony of tech's biggest players.
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Facebook introduces 360 photos
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
This medium enables new opportunities for creativity, and we’re excited to see what kinds of 360 photos get shared on Facebook.
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Instagram today - 500 million windows to the world
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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cloud services
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instagram
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social media
Within five and a half years the community has grown at an astounding rate and has more than doubled in the last two years.