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Projector
Hands-on review: ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Projector
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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The ViewSonic PJD7822HDL projector is an amazing full HD 1080p projector with plenty of device support and is very scalable to different room sizes.
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Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming eCommerce.
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WWE 2K16 is good but not championship material yet
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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WWE 2K15 was seen as a huge disappointment to many fans. Does this year's WWE 2K16 live up to the hype and satisfy its fans?.
Online education
Moodle begins new phase of development
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Moodle has released version three of its open source learning platform, and says this represents a new phase of development for the company.
Minecraft
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
Internet speed
Four proven ways to speed up your broadband
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Suffering slow internet? Four expert tips could turbocharge your broadband, ensuring a faster, more reliable connection.
Gst
Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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digital services
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
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Photo printing app teams up with Warehouse Stationery
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Printicular, which claims to be the world’s fastest-growing photo printing app has teamed up with Warehouse Stationery to launch a Kiwi print service.
France
Spark providing free calls to France following Paris attacks
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Spark will credit customers back for any landline and mobile calls and texts to France in the wake of Friday's Paris attacks.
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Keep safe while shopping online with these tips
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Kiwis, stay secure! MasterCard shares vital tips to prevent online shopping scams amid a spike in cyber fraud.
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Star Wars Battlefront: play it for free right now!
Sun, 15th Nov 2015
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Netguide checks out a preview of EA Games' upcoming Star Wars Battlefront and reveals how you can play it for free right now!.
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Wandering the wasteland of Fallout 4
Sun, 15th Nov 2015
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Bethesda’s summer tent-pole game has arrived giving gamers the chance to leave vault 111 and wander through the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.
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Hands-on review: Lexar JumpDrive M20i and JumpDrive M20c
Sat, 14th Nov 2015
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Netguide’s tech guru, Darren Price, puts Lexar’s next-generation of flash drives, the JumpDrive M20i and the JumpDrive M20c, through their paces.
Award gold
100% Appliances wins People's Choice Award for top retailers
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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100% Appliances clinches Consumer NZ's People's Choice Award for superior service and satisfaction, outshining larger rivals.
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The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.
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Tablets brighten students' lives at Ronald McDonald House school
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Tablets are transforming learning at Ronald McDonald House's Auckland school, providing a fun experience for sick children along the way.
Engagement through gamification
Gamification in schools on the rise
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.
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ENZ boosts student engagement with improved website
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Education New Zealand (ENZ) has launched new website pages and rolled out a number of improvements as part of its aim to deliver meaningful content.
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University of Waikato launches new initiative for Kiwi students
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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The University of Waikato and Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) have launched a new initiative with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Black Ops 3 changes up the Call of Duty formula
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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With a game coming out every year, it can be hard for the Call of Duty franchise to stay fresh. However, Black Ops 3 does change up things.