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Satelite
Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Facebook plans to bring internet access to remote regions via aircraft, satellites and a partnership with Eutelsat.
Public
Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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software development
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domain names
The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.
Copy
InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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copyright
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trans-pacific partnership
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internetnz
Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.
Finance ed
Kiwi financial education offering brings home innovation award
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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fintech
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banqer
A Kiwi online platform which helps teach financial education by creating a virtual ‘classroom currency’ has snapped up a top Australasian award.
Queestown
IT education experts descend on Queenstown
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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education
More than 100 of the top NZ IT education experts are at this week’s Computing and Information Technology Research and Education NZ conference.
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ECNZ says ‘about time’ for early learning investments
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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digitisation
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early learning
ECNZ hails call for vital investment in early learning, stressing the need for digital curriculum updates and teacher support.
Dell
Hands-on review: Dell Inspiron 7520 Laptop
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The Dell Inspiron 7520 is a great laptop with soft, responsive keys, a smooth touchpad, and reasonable performance.
Legodimensions
LEGO Dimensions mixes multiple franchises into one game
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego
LEGO Dimensions is one of the most unique games I have ever played. Where else can you see Batman teaming up with Gandalf and more?.
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Dunedin brings lightning fast WiFi to Octagon
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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gigatown
Dunedin is installing a free gigabit-speed WiFi network in the city’s Octagon, offering high-speed internet to the public.
Stem
More than 200 schools put hand up for Caltex Fuel Your School initiative
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Over 200 New Zealand schools have applied for grants from the $100,000 raised by Caltex customers in the Fuel Your School initiative.
Mdical breach
Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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ministry of health
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data leak
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verne
Labour is slamming a recent privacy breach that has seen the unauthorised release of confidential birth and death details of over 24,000 people.
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She shoots, she scores! FIFA 16 PlayStation 4 review
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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gaming
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fifa
FIFA 16 scores with women's teams debut, elevating the game closer to pitch perfection despite needing a visual kick.
Rapoo 2
Hands-on review: ​Rapoo Gaming Keyboard and Mice
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Possibly one of the best things about the keyboard is that literally any button on the keyboard can be reprogrammed to do pretty much anything.
Skinny
Skinny to bring ads to customers' mobile lock screens
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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postr
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skinny mobile
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partners
Mobile firm Skinny has partnered with start-up Postr to launch an app that allows customers to earn free data and minutes by hosting ads on their lock screens.
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Top tips to secure your new iPhone
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.
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IT employers look past formal education to find innovators
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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edutech
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absolute it
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tertiary education
Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.
Burglars
Burglars using social media to target victims
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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social media
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vivint
Burglars are increasingly using social media to target potential victims, warns security expert Marsden Hulme. Be careful what you post online.
Teen phone
Victims info line open 24/7
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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victim support
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extend
Victims Information Line now available 24/7, offering support to crime victims and their families in New Zealand. #justice #support.
Taking a photo
How to shoot great photos with a smartphone
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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photography
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creative technologies
Smartphone cameras have strengths and weaknesses. Knowing these, as well as some basic photography rules, can make a huge difference to phone photos.
Smartphone
Five simple ways to revive drowned gadgets
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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smartphones
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power / energy
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batteries
It’s a gadget owners worst nightmare: Having dropped a bundle of cash buying that shiny new gizmo, you’ve dropped it into the bath, sink or, yes, loo.