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Maths
What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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education
Technology can be a useful tool to improve students’ learning outcomes and prepare them for the modern world - but it can be an empty investment.
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Digital learning teachers awarded
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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awards
Several digital learning teachers have been recognised at The Mind Lab by Unitec’s graduation last week with NEXT Foundation awards.
Internet
Are retail broadband prices set to drop further?
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
Despite hopes, NZ and AU broadband prices unlikely to fall, as market hits cost floor and ISPs face narrow margins.
Rainbow youth
New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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core education
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ministry of social development
RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.
Novopay
Novopay 'fiasco' still not over, says Labour
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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novopay
Labour Party criticizes Government over Novopay, as Ministry of Education considers debt collectors for overpayments. Problems with company still not resolved.
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Special Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 PS4 bundle announced
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Sony unveils coveted Black Ops 3 themed PS4 bundle, complete with 1TB drive and NUK3TOWN map, launching November 6.
Asus
Hands-on review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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wearables
Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.
Belkin
Hands-on review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.
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Skinny Mobile wins customer service award
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
Skinny Mobile wins Technical Helpdesk Award at NZ CRM Awards, reflecting its commitment to excellent customer service.
Facebook
Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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smartphones
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martech
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facebook
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook’s Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
Fallback
Hands-on review: QNAP TS-453mini
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Packed with features and designed to be as unobtrusive as possible, the TS-453mini is an excellent choice for small business, families or households.
Malware
Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.
Westpac
Westpac launches ATM rewards platform
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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westpac
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hypermedia
Westpac's new ATM scheme, 'Rewarded', offers personalised local deals, aiming to boost customer loyalty and support businesses.
Big data massey
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Massey University’s data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.
Netmon
Hands-on review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitoring Tool
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The solution seems ideally sized for the New Zealand market, with support for small organisations and scalability right up into enterprise.
Smart kapp iq
The evolution of the digital classroom: From OHPs to Smart's Kapp IQ
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
As schools are redeveloped, new schools built and new teachers trained, the buzz is around student-led learning.
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Hands-on review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
I really enjoyed the Alpha Drone, it’s definitely not a toy and is really bringing serious drones into a mainstream price point.
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Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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uc
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government
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rural broadband initiative
The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
Success and stuff
Helping your students become successful in business
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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edutech
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data analytics
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fintech
By becoming familiar with the business essentials now, students will be set up for business success in the future.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain- game of the year?
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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metal gear solid
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reviews
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technology gifts
Fans have been salivating over what could be the last Metal Gear Solid game for years now. But has it been worth the wait?.