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Hands-on review: Adata’s UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Here’s a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it’d work with Android Wear.
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Are true wireless headphones finally here?
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Onkyo debuts the world's claimed first truly wireless in-ear headphones at IFA, ditching all cables for pure Bluetooth freedom.
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Hands-on review: Philips Hue Tap
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.
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Hands-on review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony’s Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.
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SoftMaker makes its Office 2016 for Windows available for free
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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As part of its education drive, the company is making the offer available to schools, teachers, colleges and universities.
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Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.
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Children's websites and apps raise privacy concerns
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Nearly half of websites targeted at, or popular with, children collect a 'concerning' amount of personal information and share with third parties.
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Star Wars makes Disney Infinity 3.0 awesome
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Disney Infinity 3.0 might be a game aimed for kids, but deep down it offers one of the best Star Wars experiences to date. You will be surprised by ho.
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Lenovo eyes up PC gaming market with new Y series
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Lenovo launches Y series gaming PCs and accessories, targeting the sophisticated gamer balancing work and play.
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Xbox NZ allowing fans to play upcoming Xbox One games at a special event
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Xbox New Zealand has now announced that it is giving fans a chance to play several Xbox One game at a special event called XONZ later this month.
Broadband
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Five Coromandel towns have made the Government’s list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.
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N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.
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Tearaway: Unfolded is a great platform game for PS4
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Tearaway: Unfolded is somewhat of a remake on the PS4 as it adds a few new features and levels that weren’t in the PS Vita version.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain now available in New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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NZ gamers rejoice as the epic 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' hits shelves, offering groundbreaking open-world espionage action.
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The Mad Max game is out now!
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Warner Games have officially kicked off this year’s action gaming bonanza with their Mad Max video game from Avalanche Studios.
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Deadpool slicing to PlayStation 4 And Xbox One
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Activision revives 2013's Deadpool game for PS4 and Xbox One, DLC included, ahead of the antihero's 2016 film release.
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NZQA hits back against online examination criticism
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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If students are living & learning in a world where technology is always at their fingertips, it makes sense they should be assessed using technology.
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University implements online system to ease enrolment headaches
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Lincoln University launches MyLinc, a cutting-edge online enrolment system, to simplify student application processes.
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What do you think of Google's new logo?
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Google says the introduction of a new logo reflects how the world uses the search giant differently, with more devices, platforms and apps.
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NCEA apps updated to include more languages
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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New version of NCEA Guide and NCEA Student apps available, offering free tools for students, parents, and employers, says NZQA.