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Intern
Huge demand for IT interns this summer
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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software development
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summer of tech
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recruitment
More than 140 tertiary students and recent grads from will be placed into paid summer internships via the Summer of Tech internship programme.
Kindle
Educators can create their own textbooks, thanks to Kindle
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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edutech
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kindle
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retail
The Textbook Creator helps teachers covert PDFs of textbooks and other education resources into Kindle books and interactive content.
Dlink
D-Link ups home security game with industry-first Wi-Fi siren
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
D-Link ANZ launches industry first Wi-Fi siren for enhanced home security and alerts during the holiday season.
Fallout 4 logo
Fallout 4 is better than Fallout 3 in a lot of ways
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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bethesda
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fallout
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alet
After spending many hours playing Fallout 4 now, I have to say that the game is much more enjoyable than my experience with Fallout 3.
Network
Security policy: The first line of defence for your school’s network
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Network security starts with people. Your people. Staff, teachers, administrators, visitors and anyone else who might have access to your network.
Uon
Windows 10 to be rolled out across Australian university
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
​Windows 10 will be rolled out to about 10,000 devices across the University of Newcastle campus by the end of 2016.
Mobile
Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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computer forensics nz
Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.
Cyber
Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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symantec
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online security
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banking
Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
Wire
New speedy internet option unveiled
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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inventionshare
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5by5wireless
5by5 Wireless promises swift internet for remote holiday spots, buoying travellers with expansive 25-mile hotspots.
Internet concept
Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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uc
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martech
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software development
The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.
Leaping tiger app
Social media app for gamers, Leaping Tiger, launches on Android
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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leaping tiger
If you are wanting to find new gamers to play with, Leaping Tiger is the app you should use. It connects you to other gamers.
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Hands-on review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
Xcrim
'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
The warehouse
So The Warehouse is doing mobile plans now?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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uc
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mobile plan
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse has officially launched its new mobile brand in stores around the country, with low prices highlighted as a key differentiating factor.
Emoji
Durex calling for... a condom emoji?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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durex
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emoji
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unicode
Durex has launched an international campaign calling for the creation of an official safe sex emoji ahead of world AIDS Day on December 1st.
Phone
Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.
Internet
RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.
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Deal or no deal - depends on website speed
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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ecommerce
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ixia
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online shopping
Developments in eCommerce means retailers need to make sure their infrastructure is up to scratch or risk their customers going elsewhere.
Facebook
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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facebook
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social network
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creative technologies
Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
Research
New funding for internet research made available
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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edutech
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internetnz
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research
InternetNZ launches new community grants round to support internet research in New Zealand, offering $100,000 in funding.