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Hands-on review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.

MOTAT launches new, interactive exhibition
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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learning
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digital music
MOTAT unveils 'Sounds Amazing', a vibrant exhibition diving into the science of sound, with fun, interactive learning on display.

The tablet is dead, long live the detachable?
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Tablet shipments slumped in Q3 as owners hold on to their devices for longer periods - but the move to detachables seems to be intensifying.

Hands-on review: Garmin's Forerunner 25
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
PCs sales are tanking and smartphone hype is gradually running out of gas, and meanwhile, wearables continue generating a growing amount of excitement.

NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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bright sparks
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students
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industry experts
Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...

Device use taking toll on Kiwi kids' - and adults' - eyes
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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tablets in schools
Kiwi kids – and adults – are suffering from eye damage from excessive use of devices according to a Kiwi optometrist who is urging more care.

Parents: How to approach social media and your child
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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social media
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netsafe
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parental control
With more social media avenues available than ever before, the need for education about being safe online is increasing, according to NetSafe.

NZQA urges parents to help students prepare for exams
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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apps
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nzqa
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qualifications
NZQA calls on parents to support the 145,000 students facing NCEA exams with practical study advice and environments.

Hands-on review: UE Boom 2
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.

Sony announces several new PS4 games at Paris Games Week
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony announced several new PS4 games earlier today at the Paris Games Week event. Many of the games are exclusive to the platform.

Consent: The rules around sexting
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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texting
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sexting
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aras
The advice on consent in sexting differs from general sex advice articles, according to a study by A.A. Hasinoff from the University of Colorado.

Online extortion, mobile malware and hacktivism on cards for 2016
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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trend micro
Mobile malware, online extortion and changing security postures abound in 2016, with Trend Micro also predicting a fatality due to device failure.

Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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edutech
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schools
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copyright
Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.

Garmin takes on Fitbit with new heart rate watches
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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fitbit
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garmin
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retail
Garmin challenges Fitbit with its new Forerunner series, featuring wrist-based heart rate tracking for NZ$429 to NZ$679, available late 2015.

Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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edutech
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

New Windows 10 security solutions from ESET released
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Anti-virus security firm ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users.

Hands-on review: Huawei P8 Lite
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.

Chatham Islands gain satellite telemedicine
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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healthtech
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vivid solutions
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telehealth
Telemedicine arrives at the Chatham Islands offering residents urgent and specialist care without leaving home - potentially reducing costly airlifts.

ANZ updates FastPay app to include Eftpos
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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fintech
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mobile wallet
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anz bank
ANZ extends its FastPay app to EFTPOS, allowing merchants to process smartphone payments. New card reader also introduced for faster transactions.

Education Minister heads to Finland
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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partners
Parata described how NZ has developed the Communities of Learning model to focus on how all kids can do better through collaboration between schools.