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3News: It should be about the content, not the branding
Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
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tv
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branding
TV3's rebrand to NewsHub raises questions — is the focus on branding eclipsing the importance of quality content?.
Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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robots
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wearables
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healthtech
Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.
Apple wants to help you with your budding music career
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Want to tap into your musical potential? Apple is on your side, bringing new and refreshed music apps to the App Store.
Warner Bros. has announced Mortal Kombat XL
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mortal kombat
Warner Bros. is set to re-release 2015's Mortal Kombat X. The re-release will be called Mortal Kombat XL and it will have more content.
IBM and Under Armour look to transform healthcare tech
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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healthtech
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ibm
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under armour
A future version of the UA Record app powered by IBM Watson could be the first healthcare system to utilise cognitive computing technologies.
Microsoft reveals January's Xbox One backwards compatible 360 games
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft has revealed the list of Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible on Xbox One. This list includes new games added in January 2016.
Tyson enters the octagon in EA Sports UFC 2
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Boxing legend Mike Tyson joins the UFC fray in EA Sports UFC 2, landing knockout potential in gamers' hands from 17 March.
World of Tanks now available free on PlayStation 4
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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world of tanks
Armour up on PS4! World of Tanks rolls out free; special tanks and offers await new recruits till January's end.
Who are school donations really helping?
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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qpec
New figures on school donations provides further evidence of the growing inequalities in new Zealand education.
HiveSchool: One solution to the challenges of the digital classroom
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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edutech
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Aerohive Networks has released a new connected learning application known as HiveSchool, designed to help teachers leverage technology in class.
Hands-on review: Epson WorkForce ET- 4550
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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printing
You might think that all printers are the same. Well the Epson WorkForce ET- 4550 is quite different and it’s part of a new breed of inkjet printer.
Tech and exercise – friend or foe?
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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the new zealand register of exercise professionals
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals is calling for people to not get lost in technology when trying to get healthy.
Perfect storm of tech and socio-economic forces will lead to 5 million jobs lost
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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supply chain
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government
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green party
The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Back to school tips from the Ministry of Education
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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edutech
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trade me
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ministry of education
Get school-ready with tips from the Ministry of Education, covering everything from second-hand uniforms to walking buses.
Education leaders: It's a changing world and you need to act like it
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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edutech
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jobs
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infosys
Global education must evolve, as Infosys research shows gaps between youth prospects in the digital era, stressing tech and soft skills.
Riot Games to run 'Ocean Week' event for League of Legends players
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
If you play League of Legends, you will be happy to know that Riot Games is holding as special 'Ocean Week' event to be played on Oceanic servers.
Tom Clancy's The Division closed beta dates revealed
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has now revealed the dates on when you can participate in the closed beta being held for Tom Clancy's The Division.
Ovum reveals three certainties for the rapidly evolving music streaming sector in 2016
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music download
The shift in consumer spending towards accessing music rather than owning it is an unstoppable trend resulting in a monumental shake-up.
Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app offers free downloads
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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edutech
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apps
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retail
The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus is celebrating World Thesaurus Day today with a promotion on its app for iOS and Android.
Hands-on review: Tile tracking device
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
If you’re like me you’ve seen online advertisements for this small device called a Tile. Here is a proper review of the device.