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Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Robotics

Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators

Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace
EduTech

Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace

Transforming learning for the digital era has been the top agenda at this year's Bett Asia 2016 summit - here's some of their invaluable findings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: Strike Universal Phone Cradle
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Strike Universal Phone Cradle

Strike's Universal Phone Cradle review: An ingeniously simple solution keeping drivers safe and legal on the road with a handy, sturdy mount.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: Rapoo V720 mechanical gaming keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Rapoo V720 mechanical gaming keyboard

Depending on your desk space and preference, this could be a keyboard for you. Give it a shot! You might just be on to a winner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Microsoft Windows

What is Boomerang? Instagram explains

Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it
Microsoft

Expense management: Microsoft Excel isn't going to cut it

Growing businesses need to move away from spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for expense tracking, says Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Public will have access to NZ Police online crime data
Data Analytics

Public will have access to NZ Police online crime data

The New Zealand Police are set to launch a new online crime data reporting tool, making crime data easily accessible to the public.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning
EduTech

Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning

New Zealand startup Modlettes launches 'bite-sized' e-learning platform for businesses, making online learning easier and more cost-effective.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life
Melanoma

Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life

Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?
Digital Signage

Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?

They've come such a long way in a short amount of time. They mightn't have the same brand recognition as Apple or Samsung, but they've been busy.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Virtual Private Networks

Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over

More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New Zealand earthquake: Images and video take over social media
Social Media

New Zealand earthquake: Images and video take over social media

IN PICS: Kiwis have posted a flood of imagery to social media platforms following the severe earthquake that rattled several parts of the country.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Kiwi Twitter community unites for safety and updates after latest quake
Earthquakes

Kiwi Twitter community unites for safety and updates after latest quake

Twitter reactions to the latest magnitude 7.5 earthquake that was felt widely across Canterbury and Wellington have been flooding the site today.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates
Facebook

Earthquake update: Kiwis turn to Facebook for news and updates

After an earthquake hit North Canterbury, Kiwis have flocked to Facebook for live updates and to mark themselves safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app
AR, VR & Metaverse

Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app

Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
AOC introduces the AG271QG - the newest weapon in the AGON arsenal
Gaming

AOC introduces the AG271QG - the newest weapon in the AGON arsenal

The AG271QG is a fantastic monitor, a testament to the quality work at AOC and a secret weapon for any gamer that uses it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack
Gaming

Hands-on Review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack

STM Prime's 13' laptop backpack strikes the perfect balance for the savvy traveller - secure, stylish, and comfortably adaptable.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
School exams disrupted by earthquake
New Zealand Qualifications Authority

School exams disrupted by earthquake

In an urgent update, the NZQA has advised all New Zealand Scholarship examinations have been postponed in light of this morning's earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016