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Need something? Get your Messenger bot to help you
Fri, 27th May 2016
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robots
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messenger
There is one thing for certain – it is an exciting time to be a consumer, as bots that exist within your Messenger app are soon to become the norm.
PlayStation 4 sells 40 million units worldwide
Fri, 27th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the PlayStation 4 has managed to sell over 40 million units worldwide.
Why the smart home industry is not ready for the mass market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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iot security
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smart home
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ovum
Concerns over security, device malfunctions, and complexity are hindering smart home market readiness, delaying widespread consumer adoption.
Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage
Thu, 26th May 2016
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edutech
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wearables
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e-learning
Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.
Massey University to transform ICT delivery with Axios partnership
Thu, 26th May 2016
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saas
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massey university
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axios systems
The university utilise Axios’ SaaS-based system, with the aim of enhancing the learning experience for its on-campus & distance-learning communities.
The Mind Lab by Unitec launches location campaign
Thu, 26th May 2016
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unitec
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the mind lab
The Mind Lab by Unitec has launched a new campaign aimed to get teachers to put their hands up to bring its postgrad programme to their towns.
The state of it: ComCom report takes close look at NZ telco sector
Thu, 26th May 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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mobile plan
New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.
HEAT Software integrates with Apple edtech to empower digital classroom
Thu, 26th May 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apple
HEAT Software is supporting Apple's new education tools, integrating LANrev 7.2 software with Apple School Manager to enhance digital learning in the classroom.
Lightning Labs XX helps ignite Sipreme's 'future food' for tech lovers
Thu, 26th May 2016
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lightning lab
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food
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sipreme
Sipreme's future food for busy tech lovers has grown a lot in 5 months. Lightning Lab XX, high demand & formula improvements make it better than ever.
New big update now available for Tom Clancy's The Division
Wed, 25th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has released another big update to Tom Clancy's The Division this week adding several new features to the game.
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Wed, 25th May 2016
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massey university
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bnz
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ateed
Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.
The extended trailer for Independence Day 2 is here and holy sh..
Wed, 25th May 2016
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film
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moth
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extend
The folks over at 20th Century Fox have released an extended trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence and OH MY GOD.
Hands-on review & sneak preview: Huawei P9 Plus
Wed, 25th May 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I've managed to get some early hands-on time with one of the first P9 Plus units in New Zealand to compile this sneak preview.
Games with Gold June 2016 revealed plus Rocket League gets cross-play between PC/Xbox One
Wed, 25th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced two big things today. The Games with Gold June list has been revealed and cross play is available for Rocket League.
$22.5 million campus to boost creative tech education in Wellington
Tue, 24th May 2016
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edutech
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weltec
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creative technologies
Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity, a $22.5 million campus for NZ's creative and tech students, will be built in Wellington by 2018.
117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Tue, 24th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.
A challenge has been issued to NZ's best IT students
Tue, 24th May 2016
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
There is no doubt, IT skills are growing in importance every day -this is one of the reasons that MYOB’s IT Challenge has been such a great success.
Google's Daydream VR initiative will drive mobile VR headset dominance
Tue, 24th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ovum
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content creation
While initially disappointing, the announcement of Daydream VR sets the stage for mobile VR to shine in the numerous ways.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
Geeks on Wheels lands in Dunedin
Tue, 24th May 2016
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uc
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geeks on wheels
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ufb
Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.