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Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Uber passengers on Thailand have a new way to get around: as of Wednesday, the ride service has added motorcycles to its offerings in Bangkok.
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In pictures: Mobile World Congress 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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mobile world congress
Everything from virtual reality, new handsets and ingenious app ideas, to 3D printing, privacy protection and backend solutions were on display.
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Is Apple creating an unhackable smartphone?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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data protection
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personal computing devices
Various sources attest to the fact that Apple is working on creating a phone that is unhackable by government bodies or even Apple itself.
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Porn Trojan rampant on Google Play store
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Porn clicker-type malicious apps disguised as legitimate apps are widespread on the Google Play store, researchers say.
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Can your iPhone be hacked using just Play-Doh? Yep.
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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biometrics
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personal computing devices
Touch ID may not be as secure as you thought, with a mobile security company getting around the security with an unlikely partner in crime: Play-Doh.
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TEDx Auckland revamped for 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.
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Far Cry Primal Review: Life as a caveman
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Far Cry Primal is a unique game where you are assume the role of a caveman. There are no guns or any type of technology featured here.
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What do Facebook's new Reactions mean for business pages?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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facebook pages
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facebook for business
Facebook Reactions launch has implications for businesses and publishers as they can now see how users respond to their content.
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Auckland's ICT grad school opens
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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auckland ict graduate school
Auckland University's new ICT Graduate School opens, promising to equip students with in-demand tech skills and industry connections.
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Google: shielding the world's news from digital attacks
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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gsa
Google expands Project Shield to protect online news outlets from cyber criminals and DDoS attacks, says company blog post.
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Backing up your data and devices for a swift recovery
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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dr
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Learn how to create a backup policy that works for you in the real world, reflects how important your data is and the risks you're prepared to accept.
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Breaking: Dick Smith stores to close; 3000 jobs gone
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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Dick Smith is to close all its stores across Australia and New Zealand after failing to receive any acceptable offers for the business.
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New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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social network
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
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Mobile malware at an all-time high
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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ransomware
The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.
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Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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higher education
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analyst report
Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.
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Disconnection anxiety hitting home for Kiwis
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
A new survey reveals just how much of an impact the internet is having on Kiwis - and our anxiety when disconnected.
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How is NZ's tertiary sector stacking up?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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tertiary education
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new zealand productivity commission
NZ's Productivity Commission calls for views on modernising the £5bn tertiary education sector for future challenges.
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New Zealand teachers are super satisfied with their jobs, study finds
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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learning
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research new zealand
The research shows 89% of New Zealand’s Year 7-10 teachers think the advantages of the job clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
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Network security and tips for using free WIFI
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Wireless networks can be left vulnerable if you have an old router with poor security. Likewise, free WiFi can be used to intercept your transactions.
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New Turnitin tech tool 'delivers big results'
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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learning
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technology in schools
Turnitin's new technology, Revision Assistant, encourages students to revise more often and improve their essays, according to pilot release.