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New Zealand technology's 'Kiwi Connection' in Vietnam
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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'Kiwi Connection' is New Zealand's newest technology centre in Vietnam, situated at Quang Trung Software City in Ho Chi Minh city.
First-person MOBA fun with Battleborn
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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gaming
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halo
Gearbox Software, creators of the seminal Borderlands series of first-person shooters brings us a new franchise with Battleborn.
Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Facebook has launched a new set of emojis for its Messenger app, featuring more skin tones and a range of women in 'great' roles.
Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
ESET discovers new version of DNS Unlocker with sneaky capabilities to re-configure DNS settings on victims' computers.
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
Kiwi Frances Valintine named one of world's top 50 innovators
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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NZ's Frances Valintine shines globally, honoured as a top 50 education innovator for her pioneering ed-tech impact.
Modular classrooms prove a hit
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry's first new modular building has arrived in New Plymouth, receiving high praise from Vogeltown School.
Adams marks rural broadband completion
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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rural broadband initiative
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Phase 1 of New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative is complete, with 154 new cell towers built ahead of schedule.
Old-school or new age: Is technology a distraction in education?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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With the proliferation of technology throughout our lives, many are suggesting that schools need to go ‘back to basics’.
More government investment in Auckland schools
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.
Hands-on review: HTC Vive
Sat, 4th Jun 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC's Vive raises the bar in our hands-on review, delivering a mesmerising VR experience that justifies its hefty price tag.
The Giant map now available for purchase in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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Activision has announced that The Giant map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is now available for standalone purchase.
Samsung launches revolutionary new family of TVs
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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2016 SUHD TVs with Quantum dot display deliver the most true-to-life picture quality, and the world’s first curved boundless TV design.
PHOTO GALLERY: Launch night of the Samsung 2016 SUHD TV range
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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Samsung recently announced the availability of their elegant new line-up of TVs at a celebratory event in Auckland - check out the pics here.
Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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smart home
Current tracking tech can pinpoint GPS accuracy to within a few metres. It will get much more powerful in the next decade, Daniel Lewkovitz says.
HP channels mobility with new range
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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hp elite
HP NZ announced its next generation of products: The HP Elite x3, HP Elite x2 1012, HP EliteBook Folio and the HP ZBook Studio G3 Workstation.
Free Wi-Fi comes to Queenstown
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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wifi
Free Wi-Fi hotspots have been introduced in downtown Queenstown, making it easier for tourists and locals to stay connected.
PlayStation 4 hits 40 million sales with no signs of slowing
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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PlayStation 4 is the fastest-selling console in PlayStation history, after sales passed more than 40 million units worldwide.
Durex survey: when you're on holiday, touch your partner, not your phone
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Your phone, your laptop, your tablet and maybe even your Fitbit could be ruining your holiday love life, a recent survey by Durex found.
Sex, drugs and cybercrime - what are we doing about it?
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Experts sound the alarm on online child safety, calling for immediate action to address the sinister realities facing teens on the web.