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Rotten apple
Apple’s results mark the end of the golden smartphone era
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.
Domestic violence
Women's Group develops app to shut down domestic violence in NZ
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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The Inner City Women's Group has developed an app to help Kiwi women fight domestic violence. The app is called 1 in 3 Be Free.
Anzac day
Worlds collide: Design lecturer uses 3D tech to bring history to life
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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victoria university
Whitireia lecturer recreates WWI chess piece using 3D tech to commemorate great-grandfather who carved it in the trenches.
Sun horizon
More affordable AND more powerful PCs on the horizon
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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intel
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Intel's vPro CPUs have garnered some serious media coverage, but details around Intel's next generation budget CPUs are also surfacing.
Robotics
Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Auckland's Lynfield College clinches the high school excellence title at the VEX Robotics World Championships, continuing NZ's winning streak.
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Hands-on review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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The HP’s ZBook Studio is a fully fledged no compromise mobile workstation that redefines the previous parameters.
Scams
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.
Idea
N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
Rolelsyon
Rolleston leading the pack in UFB adoption
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Rolleston sets the pace with over 50% Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake, outstripping national average and embodying 'town of the future' vision.
Untitled 1
Hands-on review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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When the new 9.7 inch iPad Pro was placed down on my desk, it felt like Christmas. I didn’t even care that its metal finish was a distinctive pink.
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Games with Gold May 2016 revealed for Xbox One and Xbox 360
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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microsoft
Microsoft has announced the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that Gold members will be able to play next month.
Robot doctor
How technology saved my husband's life
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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There were times that I thought technology was taking over our lives and not always in a positive way - until it saved my husband's life.
Emoji library
Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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analyst report
My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.
Money bag
$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The New Zealand government grants over USD $1 million from the NZSL Fund to support projects enhancing the use and proficiency of New Zealand Sign Language.
Asus rp68u1
Hands-on review: ASUS RP-AC68U Dual-band Wireless Repeater
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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These days our home Internet connections are nearly as crucial as our water and electricity - ASUS has produced an innovative product.
Classroom
Another multi-million upgrade for Auckland school
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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modernisation
Riverhead School in North-West Auckland is set to receive a $9.4 million upgrade, including a new classroom block and administration building.
Ip
Govt announce intellectual property regime
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.
Ratchet ps4 logo
Review: Ratchet and Clank PS4 is a blast
Sat, 23rd Apr 2016
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ratchet & clank
Ratchet and Clank is very unique because it’s both a remake but also a new game. Not to mention it’s based upon the new movie that will be out short.
Movement
NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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traveltech
NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.
Award
Kiwi drone start-up takes out innovation award
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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nab show
Dotteral's creative solution to reducing UAV noise earned them a place at the Callaghan Innovation New Zealand pavilion at the NAB Show.