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Driverless pizza delivery? It's a thing.
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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government
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domino's
NZ could lead the way in trialling Domino's driverless pizza delivery unit, the Transport Minister announces, as the nation embraces innovative tech.
Hands-on review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
I remain impressed with Trend’s easy to follow interface, and for me it remains a solid choice for protection from all the nasties out there.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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noel leeming
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online shopping
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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skinny mobile
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canstar blue
Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.
Amazon teases new education platform
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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amazon
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Amazon aims to enter the education market with a new platform for schools and classrooms, according to reports. #AmazonEducation.
Blackboard and Moodle partner up, take LMS platform to the world
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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partner programmes
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open source
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learning
Moodle and Blackboard join forces to strengthen open source learning platform and support education providers worldwide.
Christchurch, Uber has landed
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uber
Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
Developer interview: Brian Hayes Creative Director for UFC 2
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
Netguide’s Darren Price caught up with EA Sports’ Creative Director Brian Hayes to talk about the new modes and other improvements in UFC 2.
E-learning expert coming to NZ
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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intersec
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awards
E-learning in schools is on the rise in NZ. International e-learning expert, Prof. Curt Bonk, to speak at DEANZ2016.
By next year, 70% of Kiwis will primarily deal with the Government online
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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government
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dia
By 2017, 70% of New Zealanders will handle government transactions online, with digital uptake already hitting 52.9% in late 2015, says Minister Dunne.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients’ confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
Māori innovation category for Hi-Tech Awards proving a hit
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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callaghan innovation
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hi-tech awards
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awards
Māori ingenuity shines at the Hi-Tech Awards with a new category attracting double the expected entries, celebrating tech innovation.
Personal health will look completely different by 2020
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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healthtech
Health monitoring devices are set to triple by 2020, with over 70 million worldwide, according to a study by Juniper Research.
Sex toys and cyber crims, oh my
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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trend micro
At a news conference, security firm Trend Micro demonstrated how a smart sex toy could be easily hacked and controlled.
All Dick Smith extended warranties to be honoured
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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customers
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dick smith
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retail
The Warranty Group is assuring Dick Smith customers it will honour all extended warranties sold by the failed company across Australia and New Zealand.
PlayStation VR New Zealand price announced
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony's PlayStation VR to hit New Zealand at NZ$629.95, undercutting major rivals, with a Star Wars Battlefront experience in tow.
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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recruitment
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halcyon knights
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candidates
Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.
Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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palmerston north city council
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online voting
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horizons regional council
Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.