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League of Legends OPL playoffs start today
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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The playoffs for the Oceanic Pro League (OPL) in League of Legends starts later today and fans will be able to watch the action unfold online.
Just Cause 3 gets jet-propelled DLC
Sat, 26th Mar 2016
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Square Enix are now extending Just Cause 3's mayhem with the release of the game's first DLC expansion, Sky Fortress.
Product preview: Teclast X10 3G Phablet
Fri, 25th Mar 2016
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It wasn’t so long ago that you’d pay serious money for a cellular/wifi tablet - this one retails at around just $175.
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
Labour’s big ideas
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.
Impressive innovation at Microsoft’s Student Accelerator showcase
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.
ESET discovers strange malware targeting USB
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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USB Thief malware steals data from air-gapped systems undetectable by computer users, warns cyber security company ESET.
State of the internet: How does NZ stack up?
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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New Zealand's average internet speeds increase, but there is a significant drop in peak speeds. #StateoftheInternet.
Create your own emoji? Yes please
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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New Amojee messaging app enables users to create their own emojis and emoji languages. There's even Kiwi-inspired emojis to pick from.
Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Connected fitness bands, watches and wearables are becoming popular in consumer and enterprise markets; the opportunity for hackers is big business.
League of Legends viewing parties coming to HOYTS cinemas in Australia and NZ
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Fans of eSports will be happy to know that Riot Games has teamed up with HOYTS to show League of Legends matches on the big screen.
Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The new Wi-Fi service allows people staying in or visiting any Auckland DHB hospital to connect to internet on their laptops, smartphones and tablets.
New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Hands on experience trumps formal qualification when it comes to hiring new staff in the ICT sector, according to new information from Absolute IT.
Yakuza 0 heading to Australia and NZ
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Fans of the Yakuza series will be happy to know that Yakuza 0 will be released in Australia and New Zealand early next year.
How can you overcome the device enrolment nightmare?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The education sector has redefined the way students learn with digital tools - smart WiFi networks are a must.
From SAMR to signage
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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UK schools miss the mark in using digital signage, with ineffective content and heavy IT systems hampering educational outcomes.
Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.
LG's X series touches down, complete with unique camera features
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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LG's X series phones roll out globally, featuring unique camera tech like dual lenses and second screens, previously reserved for flagships.
Hands-on review: Miitomo - Nintendo’s first mobile hit
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.