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Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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NZ telco provider Spark has said it's business as usual for the company, after the news broke this week that Sky will be buying out Vodafone NZ.
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Hands-on impressions with Smite on PS4
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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Smite is a free to play MOBA that is available to download on the PS4. Is the game worth checking out for PS4 owners?.
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In pics: Corsair debuts Build it Better at Computex 2016
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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CORSAIR wows at Computex 2016 with its Build it Better range, offering gamers faster, quieter and brighter systems. #gaming #computex2016.
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The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.
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The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.
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Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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auckland university
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Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.
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$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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ministry of education
New classrooms in Taranaki and Whanganui schools will receive a $3m investment to support digital learning. #education #NewZealand.
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Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.
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Injustice 2 features Batman vs. The Flash and more
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Warner Bros. has announced that Injustice 2 is currently in development. This is a sequel to the fighting game featuring DC comic book heroes/villains.
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Ubisoft reveals Watch Dogs 2 to be released this year
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
Ubisoft has officially announced that Watch Dogs 2 will be out later this year. The game will introduce players to a new main character and city.
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Introducing Ampple, the next generation of portable iPad sound
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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The Ampple speaker might just fix your tinny iPad sound - well that's that a team of sound engineers and tech geeks from Latvia are thinking.
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UFB business services – how much are ISPs really making?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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How much money is being generated by ISPs in NZ from selling UFB business services, uptake of UFB business services and a few other bits and pieces?.
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Hands-on review: Smart Rope - the evolution of a classic
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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The Smart Rope is a nifty innovation that uses LEDs to give the appearance of a display floating in front of you - and that's just the beginning.
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Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The easiest, most effective and least damaging method of protecting your school’s digital assets is to not get compromised in the first place.
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The AOC I2781FH – beauty on a budget
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Can you remember the big and ugly monitors of old? Those days are well and truly done, with stunning monitors like the AOC 12781FH.
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BREAKING: It's official - Sky, Vodafone to join forces
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Following intense media speculation, Sky TV has officially confirmed it is planning to buy Vodafone New Zealand $3.44 billion. We have the details.
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Kiwi gamers head to Sydney for the EB Expo 2016
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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NZ gamers flock to Sydney's EB Expo for a homegrown taste of gaming's best and latest, with cosplay and e-sports galore.
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Music video tackles sexual consent
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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mental health
New music video compiled in three days aims to educate youth in Waikato about sexual consent, addressing the issue in a fun way.
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Facebook MaliciousChat vulnerability reveals dangerous ransomware exploit
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
Vulnerability in Facebook One Chat and Messenger app could allow cyber attackers to control and manipulate chat conversations.
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Sky TV, Vodafone NZ in merger talks
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Following media speculation, Sky TV has confirmed it is in discussions with Vodafone NZ about a possible merger.