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Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.

Waikato University takes on Kiwi cyber security
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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stratus technologies
Kiwi organisations need more support with cyber security, says the University of Waikato. 7 cyber attacks detected monthly.

Google data centers receive makeovers
Wed, 18th May 2016
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it infrastructure
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Google aims to spruce up its data centers with murals by artists to draw attention to how information in the cloud works.

Hands-on Review: Instax Sharer Printer
Wed, 18th May 2016
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instax sharer printer
Like many, I take several bazillion metric tonnes of photos using my phone and the sheer convenience of whipping it out is just too easy.

Tips and tricks on your iPhone 6s
Wed, 18th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Discover iPhone 6s secrets: From 3D Touch to Siri offers, master your device with these 12 indispensable tips.

Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crowdfunding
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travel apps
Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.

Hands-on review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Tue, 17th May 2016
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personal computing devices
If Darth Vader owned a laptop, I’d wager that it’d be a Lenovo. They’re built like brick you-know-what houses.

AccuWeather brings sunshine to Apple TV
Tue, 17th May 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple tv
AccuWeather is now available on Apple TV, and the company hopes to make weather forecasts more accessible and more accurate for consumers.

Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation
Tue, 17th May 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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labour party
The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.

Review: Shadow of the Beast PS4 remakes Amiga classic
Tue, 17th May 2016
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shadow of the beast
Shadow of the Beast is a classic video game that originally came out for the Amiga back in 1989. The game now has a new PS4 remake.

Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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flash player
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flash zero-day exploit
As I write this, if you’re running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you’re potentially at risk.

Hitman’s second episode is huge!
Tue, 17th May 2016
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personal computing devices
Agent 47’s episodic new-gen outing gets its second chapter- set in the absolutely huge picturesque Italian town of Sapienza.

Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage
Mon, 16th May 2016
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rural broadband initiative
Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.

Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley
Mon, 16th May 2016
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lightning lab
Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ’s Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.

My month with a new Fitbit: The Blaze
Mon, 16th May 2016
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Off the bat, the Blaze is a massive step up from Fitbit’s other offerings. And that’s saying a lot considering I am a huge fan of their products.

University of Canterbury becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation
Mon, 16th May 2016
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3d printing
The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.

Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech
Mon, 16th May 2016
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callaghan innovation
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angel investors
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extend
The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.

Kiwi tech company Zavy wins contract to analyse aggregated Facebook data
Mon, 16th May 2016
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facebook
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social media listening
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aggregated data
New Zealand social media monitoring provider Zavy has secured a contract with DataSift, allowing the company to analyse aggregated Facebook data.

Kiwi company takes exergaming to new heights
Mon, 16th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gamification
Childhood obesity is the focus of new Kiwi trampoline innovation designed to get children more active through fun games.

Film Review: X-Men Apocalypse
Mon, 16th May 2016
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film review
X-Men: Apocalypse offers an action-packed blockbuster but fails to reach its full potential, says our reviewer.