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The verdict on Disney Infinity 3.0’s Rise Against The Empire play set
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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A new play set has arrived for Disney Infinity 3.0 called Rise Against The Empire. It adds the original Star Wars trilogy as a new campaign.
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Technology used to revitalise indigenous culture
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Technology can be used to preserve ancestral knowledge in formats that are relevant and accessible, according to Steven Renata, from Kiwa Digital.
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Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Rugby World Cup fans are going to be able to vote on a new category at the World Rugby Awards, via a hash tag on Facebook.
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PlayStation VR headset coming to Armageddon Expo 2015
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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New Zealanders are in for a treat because the PlayStation VR headset will be attending the Armageddon Expo next weekend.
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Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.
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1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.
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Don't let poor design cost you; Zeald is here to help
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Many NZ businesses have outdated and ineffective websites, says online marketing company Zeald. Offers free audit service to improve performance.
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Hands-on review: Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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The EA8500 is a router designed for today’s crowded skies, delivering top notch performance especially across the 5GHz band.
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Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.
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Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.
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Decile 1 schools find success with digital technologies
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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A cluster of schools in Auckland’s eastern suburbs have found digital technologies are aiding in student’s academic success.
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NZ company serves up online shopping - in the retail window
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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A Kiwi retailer is using digital signage to take online shopping to the retail storefront in an attempt to convert passing foot traffic.
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Open Polytechnic invests in digital transformation
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Open Polytechnic has announced it isn't increasing tuition costs and will be making significant investments into technology.
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Wellington has a new ICT grad school
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Wellington is set to be home to a new ICT Graduate School, designed to set the standard for advanced ICT education and fuel growth in the industry.
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Kiwis go nuts over streaming - data usage higher than ever
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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The increase in data usage coincides with a large increase in the proportion of broadband connections that have no data cap.
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Is YouTube allowed in the classroom?
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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What are the rules around this content shared on YouTube? Are schools and teachers allowed to freely show videos loaded on YouTube in the classroom?.
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Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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Digital citizens, from consumers and SMBs to multinationals, are being encouraged to increase their awareness about safe internet use.
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Truly wireless headphones making their case on Kickstarter
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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Alpha Audiotronics in the U.S. have launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of launching truly wireless ear buds – Skybuds.
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Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Hearts of Stone expansion pack released
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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CD PROJEKT RED has released Hearts of Stone, the first premium expansion pack for their celebrated fantasy game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.