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Ces
Photo gallery: The products that grabbed Kiwi attention at CES
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Drones fly high at CES 2016, intriguing Kiwi consumers; Noel Leeming keen to introduce innovative tech including a modular band and smart fridge.
Innovation
Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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lms
Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.
Full soeed
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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skinny mobile
Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.
Sustainable image
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
Fallback
Hands-on review: D-Link DSL-2877AL modem/router
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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d-link
The DSL-2877AL is at the low end of D-Link’s ‘World’s Fastest Wi-Fi’ range, but it is still of very high quality.
Dna genes and the like
3D tech helps Kiwi scientists understand more about genes
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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3d
Scientists working in NZ are using 3D technologies, namely 3D digital models, to understand more about how gene crowding affects cell development.
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CES 2016: What's coming to New Zealand?
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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solar power
CES 2016 served up a plethora of consumer electronics. But what caught the eyes of the Noel Leeming team - and what might hit NZ shores this year?.
Exams
NCEA exam results online
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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qualifications
Nerves are surely high as the NZQA makes available NCEA results for 2015. Almost 170,000 students can view their results via the NZQA website.
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PlayStation 4 gets Beyond: Two Souls remaster
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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beyond: two souls
The remastering trend continues with Quantic Dreams 2013 PlayStation 3 exclusive adventure game, Beyond: Two Souls, getting a new-gen makeover.
Tv hack
Smart TVs the latest hacker weapon
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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check point software
Cyber criminals are using creative ways to the exploit the cracks of a more connected world, according security vendor Check Point.
Ces hero
In pictures: Product galore at CES 2016
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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tablets & laptops
More than 3800 exhibitors unveiled their latest technologies at arguably the world’s largest technology event, CES 2016, held in Las Vegas last week.
Finally goddamn
Advances in collaboration technology sends educators ‘back to school’
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
What’s needed to upskill our educators to ensure they have the tools and knowledge required to thrive within this technology driven learning world?.
Changes ahead
Storage & recording: A new force awakens
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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storage
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reviews
The other day I sat entranced as I was introduced to a new generation of Heroes in the Star Wars story. A similar event has occurred in another field.
E learning
Microlearning: The e-Learning method taking off around the world
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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mobility
Among five emerging types of learning, microlearning shows the highest rate of adoption - and arguably the greatest potential for growth.
Fallback
Your school's network could be faster... and safer
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
To keep your student’s heads down and brains turned on, you need to ensure that your network is equal to the task.
Ufb
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Nexus 6p
Hands-on review: Nexus 6P smartphone
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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The biggest event on the Android-land calendar happens when Google launches their Nexus smartphones. Meet the new Nexus 6P.
Mobile
Smartphones leading online sales
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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analyst report
Smartphones are now driving more online sales and traffic for retailers than tablets, according to a new report.
Popcorn 3d glasses
The implications of #NetflixEverywhere: The view of a (near) Netflix planet
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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netflix
At CES this week, Netflix announced that its online subscription service had been switched on in 130 new markets across the world.
Education online
Online courses grow in popularity, user demand becomes more complex
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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online courses
The e-learning market is growing rapidly, with more Massive Open Online Courses as well as commercial online courses available around the world.