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The Force is strong in this one: Star Wars Battlefront review
Sun, 29th Nov 2015
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In advance of the most long-awaited movie of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes the year’s most anticipated game, Star Wars Battlefront.
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Running rubber with Need for Speed
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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Ghost Studios returns with Need for Speed, aiming for a reboot on new-gen consoles. But does it accelerate past its predecessors or stall at the start?.
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Film review: Unfriended
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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In 'Unfriended', a teen horror flick meets paranormal chills via social media, delivering fear in real-time on a single screen.
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TVNZ ramps up online offering
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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​​TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.
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How much do you value your digital life?
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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Data loss has taken on a whole new meaning as people entirely store prized possessions such as photos, music and personal documents in digital formats.
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Hands-on review: Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro iPad Keyboard
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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Banish touchscreen typing terrors with the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro, elevating iPad use to tactile typing triumph.
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Hands-on review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.
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Film review: He Named Me Malala
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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The film tells the story of the teenage girl who became a voice for a suppressed nation and underrepresented minorities within. No big deal.
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Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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According to Microsoft, the event is designed to connecting classrooms around the world and showcase how technology can be used to enhance learning.
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Hands-on review: LaCie Mirror external hard drive
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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LaCie's Mirror hard drive combines 1TB storage with stunning mirrored glass design. Priced at USD $500-580, it’s a high-end piece for style-conscious users.
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Kiwis invited to sign up for the 2016 Hearthstone Championship Tour
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Blizzard Entertainment have announced the 2016 Hearthstone World Championship, the largest Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft tournament in the world.
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NZ Government launches Unlocking Curious Minds fund
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.
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Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.
Education just ahead
New Zealand tops OECD countries in education investment
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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New Zealand tops OECD countries in education spending, committing more of its public spending to education than most others.
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Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.
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PlayStation 4 console sells 30.2 million units worldwide
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) has announced today that the PS4 console has sold over 30.2 million units worldwide.
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New Zealand to get a new education leadership centre
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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The Ministry of Education is funding a new centre for education in an effort to encourage leadership and growth in the sector.
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Cyclone takes Lenovo to education market via All of Govt
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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The New Zealand education sector now extra device options, with Cyclone Computers offering Lenovo devices through the AoG IT Hardware supplier panel.
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Avoiding the pitfalls of free Wi-Fi
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Due to ubiquitous adoption of internet enabled mobile devices, consumer demand for 24/7 connectivity has never been greater.
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Report predicts dire impacts from AI
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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New reports sound the alarm: Up to 35% of UK, 47% of US jobs at risk as AI advances could widen wealth gaps, leaving many struggling.