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World of Tanks interview with The Chieftain, Nicholas Moran
Gaming

World of Tanks interview with The Chieftain, Nicholas Moran

NetGuide's Darren Price chats about tanks with Nicholas Moran, Wargaming America's Director of Militaria Relations.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
Oceania League of Legends winners crowned
Gaming

Oceania League of Legends winners crowned

Oceania has now found its League of Legends winners. The Chiefs outlasted everyone in Oceania and will now head overseas for more competition.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Vic Uni and Weta Digital launches computer graphics programme
Victoria University

Vic Uni and Weta Digital launches computer graphics programme

Victoria University introduces new Computer Graphics programme to meet increasing demand for professionals in the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
EduTech

Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings

Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: DJI OSMO handheld 4K camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: DJI OSMO handheld 4K camera

It's a drone camera without the drone, so you can keep your feet and camera close to the ground... if you want to.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind
Facebook

Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind

Facebook introduces 'automatic alternative text' to help blind people experience and understand photos on the platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Gears of War 4 release date shoots out
Gaming

Gears of War 4 release date shoots out

Microsoft is proud to announce today the official release date for Gears of War 4 on Xbox One. There will also be a beta happening later this month.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy
Supply Chain

HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy

HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Mobile printing finally comes of age with new HP mobile range
HP

Mobile printing finally comes of age with new HP mobile range

HP's OfficeJet 200 series revolutionises mobile printing, offering compact, tether-free printing solutions for professionals on the move.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Splash Drone NZ Plus
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Splash Drone NZ Plus

Dive into our review of the Splash Drone NZ Plus - a high-performance, waterproof UAV with a hefty 1kg payload capacity.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Blackboard Collaborate named 'product of the year'
eLearning

Blackboard Collaborate named 'product of the year'

Blackboard Collaborate wins 2016 WebRTC Product of the Year award for its innovative online collaboration solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Review: Republique sneaks onto the PS4
Gaming

Review: Republique sneaks onto the PS4

Republique is a stealth-based video game that came out on Steam just a couple of months ago. Now the game has sneaked its way to the PS4.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Broadbandmap.nz: What technologies can you access?
Unified Communications

Broadbandmap.nz: What technologies can you access?

With the NZ UFB roll out making great headway, interest in what broadband technology you can get has never been stronger.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 trailer kicks out
Gaming

All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 trailer kicks out

Tru Blu has released an all-new trailer for All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 showcasing for the first time its graphics and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET
Malware

Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET

Kaiten malware strikes again, targeting routers and IoT devices, with ESET revealing enhanced spreading capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Online maths and literacy platform extends to all Kiwi schools
eLearning

Online maths and literacy platform extends to all Kiwi schools

E-Ako is an interactive online resource currently used in primary schools. From today it will be available to all state and state-integrated schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Govt needs to look at online learning for skills shortage, says expert
eLearning

Govt needs to look at online learning for skills shortage, says expert

At SXSW, ALISON founder Mike Feerick urges governments to embrace online learning to tackle global inequality and the skills gap with three key policies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Phishing

Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Time to die again and again in Dark Souls III
Gaming

Time to die again and again in Dark Souls III

NetGuide's James Fraser puts on a brave face and delves into the PC version of the unforgiving RPG Dark Souls III.

By James Fraser • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016