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EIT computing school gets top honours
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Eastern Institute of Technology's School of Computing out-performed all other institutes of technology at CITRENZ’s award ceremony .
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Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
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Wireless and cloud tech at the heart of connected living
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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cloud services
Connected living is becoming a reality with emerging IoT innovations and the convergence of ICT and electronics, says Frost - Sullivan report.
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New guidelines for telecommunications wiring
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has issued new guidelines to enhance in-home telecom wiring, adapting to the surge in digital services and data usage.
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Myths and truths about internet security
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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data protection
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The reason so many people are being hacked at such a relentless pace is less about the users themselves and more about mainstream security solutions.
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The PS4 receives an official price cut in New Zealand
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Sony has announced today a price cut for the PS4 that will include a reduction in price for New Zealand as well.
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Xbox New Zealand announces Armageddon lineup
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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Xbox New Zealand has announced all of the playable games that you can play this weekend at the Armageddon expo.
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Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
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New ICT grad school set to pump NZ tech industry
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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New Wellington ICT grad school set up to benefit region and fuel growth across New Zealand. Expected to open in 2016.
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Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
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Hands-on review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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For Gamers and Overclockers, it’s not about the pretty lights, it’s all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
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University of Auckland joins ‘generation study abroad’ movement
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.
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What does the wireless future look like?
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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As wireless technology demand soars, Prof. Kevin Sowerby of the University of Auckland examines the strained radio spectrum and future tech innovations.
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Students head to Silicon Valley for innovation inspiration
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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Māori students fly to Silicon Valley to spark tech and innovation dreams, eyeing a future of cutting-edge careers.
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Film review: Bridge of Spies
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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film review
Spielberg and Hanks reunite in 'Bridge of Spies', a masterful Cold War tale of espionage and moral grit, leaving audiences spellbound.
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Hands-on review: HP Officejet Pro X576dw
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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At $1,149 RRP this is a damn good printer that will do everything a SME could want, and a bit more on top of this.
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NBA 2K16 is the definitive basketball game
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nba
2K Sports has been riding high recently and NBA 2K16 is proof that this is indeed the best basketball video game series of all time.
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Auckland and Christchurch global smart city winners
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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smart cities
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gis
Christchurch's Sensing City and an Auckland City smart zoning initiative have been named among the most outstanding smart city projects in APAC.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets go on sale in NZ at 10am October 20th
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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movies
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Lucasfilm has announced the exact day and time that tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available for New Zealand fans.
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Hands-on review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
NAS Drives can be an invaluable central storage device and there's almost nothing the Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive can't do thanks to the available apps.