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FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.

New carpool app launches, will Kiwis use it?
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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The launch of the ride sharing app is convenient in the wake of the Auckland bus strike, as commuters are encouraged to find alternative transport.

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

Review: Rocket League on Xbox One is so much fun
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Rocket League came out last year on PC and PS4 and took the world by storm. The popular game now releases on Xbox One and it's as fun as ever.

Summer proves a winner for Vodafone
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Vodafone's summer success sees over a quarter of a million new customers join the telco, partly due to family plans and marketing campaigns.

Fortinet: Security without compromise
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's cutting-edge cybersecurity protects schools without compromising network performance, ensuring seamless safety from classroom to cloud.

Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

Latest breakthrough in 3D printing: Human ears..?
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
Medical researchers have successfully 3D printed muscle, cartilage, and bone templates that can potentially be used surgical implants.

Remember Reynolds in the Green Lantern? Deadpool could be his redeemer
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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film review
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deadpool
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reviews
Ryan Reynolds triumphs with Deadpool, silencing critics of his Green Lantern past, delivering razor-sharp wit in a superhero comeback.

Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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kiwirail
Labour Party criticises KiwiRail's cyber security, saying the test website was left open to the public allowing free bookings.

Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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social media
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cyberbullying
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selfie
New book ‘Love Yourself(ie)’ equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.

SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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crowdfunding
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podcast
With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user’s ear, and pause the media accordingly.

Lower Hutt looks to bring global creative tech hub to NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Lower Hutt could host NZ's pioneering TechShop, a haven for creative tech, pending a Hutt Council viability study.

Street Fighter V Review: Fun game but with little content so far
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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gaming
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street fighter
Street Fighter V is out right now and it's as fun as it can be. However, the little content that is being offered so far is disappointing.

Hands-on review: HP Pavilion X2 Detachable laptop
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
What HP has done in its most recent laptop is incredibly clever and solves many issues for a consumer in an elegant and compact package.

Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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tuanz
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rural broadband initiative
As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.

Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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saas
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data privacy
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cloud services
Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.

So you got naked online...
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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netsafe
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online safety
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sexting
NetSafe has released a resource to help young people and parents tackle the consequences of sexting and sharing intimate images online.

eLearning is changing as we know it - but how?
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Hybrid learning, the convergence of processes, uptake of cloud-based solutions, and development of analytics are key trends impacting eLearning.

New case study reveals benefits of BYOD collaboration in schools
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD programmes in classrooms are benefiting students, as they adapt learning to the increasingly mobile nature of technology.