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Hands-on review: FitBit Charge HR
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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fitness
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the fitness measurement craze that’s underway - FitBit has a brilliant device to help you get through.
Is BYOD in the classroom too much of a distraction?
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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mobility
A new study has revealed some teachers are banning personal devices for fear of distraction, despite recognising they may be central for learning.
Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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wearables
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cartech
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Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.
Auckland welcomes international students as part of innovation lab
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Auckland welcomes Chinese scholarship students for Summer Lab program, aiming to foster cross-cultural relations with New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Inside Facebook's data centers
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Facebook has several data centers around the world, including Fort Worth Texas, Altoona, Prineville, Forest City and Lulea.
Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.
Applications open for slice of Govt's $2m innovation pie
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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government
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moth
The Unlocking Curious Minds programme is part of the Government’s plan to encourage all Kiwis to become engaged with science and technology.
Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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government
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The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.
Blackboard brings the power of predictive analytics to teachers
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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Blackboard's latest update to Moodlerooms brings new features and predictive analytics to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Xiro drones a huge hit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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drones
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The annual CES was officially opened in the United States on the 6th of January, with Xiro's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stealing the show.
Is your school's personal data at risk?
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Discover if your school's data is vulnerable to cyber threats and why it's critical to safeguard sensitive information.
Wearables a growing target for cyber attacks
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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wearables
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martech
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Cyber threats loom as wearable tech weaves into daily payments, say industry giants WISeKey and Kaspersky Lab.
Vodafone says goodbye to Viaduct, hello to Workplace of the Future
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Vodafone to unite Auckland staff in a futuristic hub at Smales Farm, signalling a tech-led workplace evolution.
How we buy and use smartphones is changing
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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data analytics
This year will see a number of consumers buying secondhand devices, an increase in mobile shopping, data exclusive calls becoming the norm, and more..
Hands-on review: BenQ Trevolo Bluetooth speaker
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Where other makers have opted for simplistic designs, BenQ pushed the boat out when it came to the Trevolo Bluetooth speaker.
The 5th Wave: Five waves, 105 incomplete plot lines
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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film
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reviews
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technology gifts
Alien apocalypse flick 'The 5th Wave' disappoints with teen clichés and hasty plot, leaving viewers and critics underwhelmed.
Halo 5: Guardians is heading to the X Games
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
ESPN will be broadcasting some Halo 5: Guardians action at X Games Aspen 2016. You can watch the best teams battle it out.
What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Apple's latest iOS update brings a range of new features designed specifically for the education system, including shared iPads and the Classroom app.
Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
Do you care where your illegally downloaded files come from?
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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piracy
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file sharing
Risk of punishment can reduce unlawful file-sharing by 40%, says research from the Univesity of East Anglia and Newcastle University.