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Building the digital universities of tomorrow - challenges and opportunities
EduTech

Building the digital universities of tomorrow - challenges and opportunities

Students' needs and expectations will continue to change as new technologies arise and affect the education sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion
Cartech

Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
The future of technology in schools
EduTech

The future of technology in schools

The completion of the Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) program is an important milestone for New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
US TV broadcasters now want to help you binge watch your favourite shows
Digital Entertainment

US TV broadcasters now want to help you binge watch your favourite shows

At gatherings last month, US broadcasters were demanding the ability to make all episodes of any new TV series they pick up available on demand.

By Robin Lake • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Vodafone NZ/Sky merger is good news for its competitors
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ/Sky merger is good news for its competitors

This is good news for DTS and any other business focused ISP. Everything coming out of Vodafone and Sky seems to relate to the consumer market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Mirror's Edge Catalyst: reboot, prequel or sequel?
DICE

Mirror's Edge Catalyst: reboot, prequel or sequel?

Battlefield developer, DICE, returns to the Glass City to give us another go at EA Games' free-running franchise with Mirror's Edge Catalyst.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jun 2016
Everything you need to know about THAT rape case
Facebook

Everything you need to know about THAT rape case

Social media has done it again. Brought to attention a piece of news that has started a wildfire about one of society's biggest issues: Rape.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
The AOC G2770PF: The gamers' secret weapon
Gaming

The AOC G2770PF: The gamers' secret weapon

AOC has produced an inexpensive gaming monitor that is packed with a lot (if not all) of the features of its pricier competition.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Engaging digital natives at work critical, says expert
Leadership

Engaging digital natives at work critical, says expert

Engaging millennials at work is essential to reduce turnover, says REFFIND. Digital natives prioritise different values, impacting retention and productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger
Unified Communications

Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger

NZ telco provider Spark has said it's business as usual for the company, after the news broke this week that Sky will be buying out Vodafone NZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Hands-on impressions with Smite on PS4
Gaming

Hands-on impressions with Smite on PS4

Smite is a free to play MOBA that is available to download on the PS4. Is the game worth checking out for PS4 owners?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
In pics: Corsair debuts Build it Better at Computex 2016
Gaming

In pics: Corsair debuts Build it Better at Computex 2016

CORSAIR wows at Computex 2016 with its Build it Better range, offering gamers faster, quieter and brighter systems. #gaming #computex2016.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Unified Communications

The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?

Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Wearables

The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?

With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
EduTech

Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech

Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools
EduTech

$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools

New classrooms in Taranaki and Whanganui schools will receive a $3m investment to support digital learning. #education #NewZealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative
Unified Communications

Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative

Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Injustice 2 features Batman vs. The Flash and more
Gaming

Injustice 2 features Batman vs. The Flash and more

Warner Bros. has announced that Injustice 2 is currently in development. This is a sequel to the fighting game featuring DC comic book heroes/villains.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Ubisoft reveals Watch Dogs 2 to be released this year
Gaming

Ubisoft reveals Watch Dogs 2 to be released this year

Ubisoft has officially announced that Watch Dogs 2 will be out later this year. The game will introduce players to a new main character and city.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016