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Moto g
Hands-on review: Moto G (2015 edition)
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Motorola could score themselves a huge competitive advantage in the NZ market by offering access to Moto Maker to Kiwis.
Ios 9
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.
Spark
Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
Bully
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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kiva
Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.
Mouse
Hands-on review: Rapoo V20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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With seven programmable buttons and super comfortable rubberized grip, the mouse could be used for many hours of awesome gaming.
Wifi
D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
AutoZone Wi-Fi technology automatically connects a device to the access point with the strongest signal, so users always get the best possible Wi-Fi.
V100
Hands-on review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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I truly love this set; great design, comfortable, back lighting is wicked. I can’t think of anything else I want in my gaming keyboard and mouse set.
Linksys lapac1750pro
Hands-on review: Linksys Access Point 1750 Pro
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Overall a great product which I could see being very successful in Australian and New Zealand small and medium businesses.
Pledge me eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.
Slingshot
Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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vodafone
Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
Gr2
Sony announces several new products at TGS 2015
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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sony computer entertainment
Sony rebranded Project Morpheus to PlayStation VR and revealed new PS4 titles at TGS 2015, including a Bloodborne expansion.
Hawkes bay
Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Hawke's Bay Councils boost transparency with a new site, showcasing joint efforts to economize and innovate for locals.
Online voting
Wellington City Council to participate in online voting trial
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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Wellington to innovate with online voting in 2016, aiming to hike participation and ease access for disabled voters.
Worldcup
The Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a stinker
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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rugby world cup
Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a colossal disappointment, marred by poor graphics, uninspired gameplay, and a lack of teams. Wait for Rugby Challenge 3.
David cunlife
Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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government
Moves by govt for institutes to reveal where graduates end up working and what they earn is a step in the right direction, but comes with fish hooks.
Apple wath
Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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The Apple Watch receives positive reactions from owners, threatening traditional watches and health monitors. -Research.
Smart tech
Proliferation of smart devices continues
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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5g & beyond
Smart devices are no longer limited to mobile phones, bracelets and home appliances. Now, there are devices to take care of all our basic necessities.
Magnifying glass
AVG releases new privacy policy, challenges industry to follow
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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data privacy
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volution
AVG challenges industry with new one-page privacy policy, affirming commitment to users' right to control their information.
Millennials privacy yo
The generation most at risk of online threats in NZ? Millennials.
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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physical security
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data privacy
New research reveals that millennials in New Zealand are the most at risk of online threats. #millennials #onlinesecurity.
Mark zuckerberg
Finally: Facebook is bringing you a dislike button
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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meti
In what is surely the biggest news of the day, Mark Zuckerberg has given in to Facebook users and says the company is working on a dislike button.