Latest news - Page 447
Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alibaba
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weta digital
Wellington’s Weta Workshop is set to play a pivotal creative role in creating Magic Leap’s Mixed Reality LightfieldTM technology.
Hands-on review: HP Color Laser-Jet Pro MFP M477fdw
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
This article is hard to write. Once it’s submitted, I’ll have no reason not to return this printer back to the NetGuide offices.
The self-driving revolution is here - but is it a little boring?
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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cartech
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google
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porsche
Self-driving cars are being produced to ultimately kill the impact of human error. However, it's all a little monotonous for Porsche.
Will your trusted digital device become your biggest enemy?
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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uc
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wireless networks
As digital devices become a staple of people’s every day lives, personal and private information is increasingly at risk.
School wins Torque conservation challenge - by switching off computers
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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torque ip
Saving thousands on your school’s energy bill could be as simple as turning school computers and lights off after hours.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially announced
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego star wars: the force awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens wowed audiences the world over recently, and now fans can relive the movie again by playing the LEGO tie-in video game.
Spark and Vodafone need to up their customer service game
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Consumer NZ slams Spark and Vodafone for poor customer service as consumers face long wait times to get support.
Rise of the Tomb Raider comes to PC
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tomb raider
PC owners finally get to play what can only be described as the definitive version of Lara Croft’s latest adventure, Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Internet hits back against legal rape campaigner
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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social media
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online petitions
Unsurprisingly, the digital world is enraged over face-to-face meeting plans by pro-rape group Return of Kings across several countries, including NZ.
Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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rural broadband initiative
Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.
Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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power / energy
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facebook
Facebook’s Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.
University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.
Could activity trackers help with heart problems?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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fitness
Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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uc
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sharp
Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.
Latest Chrome update focuses on speed and stability
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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google
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chrome
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partners
Google launches new version of Chrome browser, promising faster speeds & greater stability. Data Saver mode saves up to 100TB of data per day.
Surface Pro 3 tool of choice for Christchurch school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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surface
Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew’s College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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collaboration
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ministry of education
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
Kiwi launches online tutoring portal
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uber
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airbnb
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tutorly
New online portal, Tutorly, connects parents and students with local private tutors, aiming to simplify the process.
Uber partners with ASB Bank
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uber
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asb bank
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partners
ASB Visa cardholders to enjoy 15% off Uber rides in a savvy partnership deal aimed at cheaper commutes until July 2016.