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The NZ unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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On Monday in Auckland’s Mantells on the Water, members of Auckland’s press gathered for a Samsung popup #GalaxyS7 session.
When to expect devices and connected 'things' to start talking to one another
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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After eight years of searching for, downloading and using smartphone apps, users are maturing in their usage behaviours.
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Identified as ‘one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.
Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mytax.co.nz
Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.
Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.
Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.
Spark to credit Fiji calls and texts in wake cyclone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.
Why the Government needs to leave Apple and Google encryption alone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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It doesn’t make any sense to put so much pressure on Apple or Google when in the end, they don’t control all the keys to the kingdom.
Hands-on review: ASUS Transformer Book
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Asus's Transformer Book: an 11 convertible with robust battery life and versatile hinge, good for travellers on a budget.
Apple vs the Feds: The facts
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The Internet was recently ablaze as a Californian Judge ordered that Apple help the FBI unlock a suspected criminals iPhone.
Unravel: a yarn with a difference
Sun, 21st Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
Unravel weaves a unique tale as Yarny's charming platform adventure tugs at the heartstrings, offering a fresh spin on the genre.
Virtual tramping in Firewatch
Sat, 20th Feb 2016
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Virtual tramping reaches new heights in Firewatch, an interactive narrative that blurs the line between gaming and storytelling.
Govt signs off another UFB completion
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
From cardboard heads to yetis: Weird stock images galore
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Stock image galleries are vast collections of every image you can imagine - from the very helpful to the downright weird.