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Dji phantom 4
Hands-on review: DJI Phantom 4 Drone
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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drones
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digital entertainment
I never used to see the need to use a drone, but a week of testing the DJI Phantom 4 Drone has completely and utterly changed my mind.
Light
$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School begins
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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e-learning
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modernisation
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acoustic
Takapuna Grammar School is set to start a major redevelopment worth $26 million that will vast improvement to the school's digital learning spaces.
Ufb
Fibre unbundling will unlock full potential of UFB, says Vodafone
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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uc
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broadband
Vodafone is welcoming confirmation from the Government that the promise to open fibre networks to increased competition will remain.
Ed
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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ministry of education
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school network upgrade project
The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.
Bank
ANZ pushes for fewer paper statements
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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fintech
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anz bank
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banking
ANZ customers can now turn off paper statements for their accounts and credit cards using the goMoney app, says the bank.
Closed
Dick Smith closures gather pace with dates for 108 more stores confirmed
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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dick smith
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kogan.com
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retail
The rolling closure of Dick Smith stores continues with closure dates for another 108 stores - including all Kiwi stores - announced today.
App
Kiwi start-up delivers major app for Dubai courier
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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aramex
Kiwi start-up designs app for Aramex, the Middle East's largest logistics company, using Microsoft's Xamarin framework.
Anz
Apple introduces Anzac Day education resources
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Anzac Day is drawing near and is often a popular topic explored in Kiwi schools to educate new generations about the First World War.
Children
Young ICT Explorers programme launches in NZ
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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sap
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young ict explorers
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partners
SAP has launched its flagship youth innovation programme in New Zealand in an effort to get children interested in technology as a career.
Kids on tablets
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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edutech
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schools
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technology in the classroom
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Panasonic earphones
Hands-on review: Panasonic RP-BTS30 Wings Bluetooth Earphones
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Headphones seem to be a dime-a-dozen these days. It's rare to see an innovative set like these Panasonic Wings that we've recently played with.
Security lock
NZ growing target for cybercrime, especially ransomware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
New Zealand averaged 108 ransomware attacks per day in 2015 according to a new Symantec report, which shows we're an increasing target for cybercrime.
Enterthegungeon
It’s time to Enter the Gungeon
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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enter the gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a beautiful bullet-hell dungeon-crawler game that has taken inspiration from several other successful series.
Tesla model 3
Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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cleantech
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driving
Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
Micflip
Hands-on review: MicFlip’s Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.
Education brainstorm
Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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edutech
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gaming
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e-learning
The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
Iot
Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.
Electric car story
Z Energy continues to invest in NZ's electric cars
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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solid energy
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evs
Z Energy has opened Auckland’s first fast charge electric vehicle charging station at the Z Skyway service station at Auckland airport.
Beatles
They've still got it: The Beatles out-perform top Spotify artists
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Spotify announced than in just over three months, users around the world have listened to the band for the equivalent of 2,793 years.
Writing
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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schools
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digital literacy
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skills gap
Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.