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Free Wi-Fi at Northland DHB hospitals
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
The objective is to make the hospital experience more pleasant by enabling patients to maintain communication with family and business contacts.

Stop bullying Apple around and start doing some intelligence homework
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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it industry
The FBI should stop bullying Apple and the technology industry and spend their time and energy instead on figuring out other ways of investigating.

D-Link gets serious with security
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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d-link
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networked cameras
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reviews
Netguide’s Darren Price takes a look at a couple of indoor and outdoor networked cameras from D-Link's Vigilance range.

Hutt Valley, or Technology Valley?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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hutt stemm festival
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stem
Expressions of interest for the 2016 Hutt STEMM festival have opened, aiming to raise awareness of technology opportunities.

Student information software in hot demand
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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uc
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personal computing devices
Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.

Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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sunergise
Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.

Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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technology in the classroom
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nzei te riu roa
Getting more digital devices, teacher aides and supporting costs of outdoor activities could have been paid for with the charter school bonuses.

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mental health
Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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fitness
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charity
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epharmacy
Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.

Technology: It's not just for youngsters
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
New survey by Spark shows that New Zealanders over 55 are tech-savvy, with 70% feeling confident using technology.

Nine things your business needs to know about BuzzFeed Video
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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ovum
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buzzfeed
BuzzFeed’s new mobile video app, BuzzFeed Video, is testament to the growing importance of video to the digital operations of all media companies.

More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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labour party
Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.

What is the rumour mill generating about future MacBooks?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Rumour has it that by this June we could be approaching warp speed with the introduction of a new generation of MacBook Pros.

Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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e-learning
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moocs
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disruption
The rising cost of education will drive the global MOOCs market to exceed $7bn by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 46%, according to Technavio analysts.

2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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uc
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orcon
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slingshot
Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.

Wellington game makers launch new, future-focused app
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
The NZ Council for Education Research has collaborated with Gamelab on a game aimed at getting people thinking about the future of education.

South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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emergency services
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south westland dhb
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job moves
South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.

Kiwi ingenuity strikes again with world's first smart car mount
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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apps
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kickstarter
Kiwi entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign for Bluejay, the first smart car mount. Campaign has already raised $15k.

New Zealand sitting pretty on global broadband stage
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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uc
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oecd
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broadband
New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.

Indian company rolls out $5 smartphone
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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customers
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price match
A new Indian company has introduced a smartphone for for 251 rupees, about NZ$5.50, and has been met with a mix of scepticism and excitement.