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Facebook urges users to do a security check up
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Facebook users are able to try a new security tool called Security Checkup, which makes it easier to find and use security controls on their account.

eCoach: Making eLearning accessible for students
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Futura Group has launched an eCoach Course Builder - a cloud-based platform that provides secondary school teachers with tools to build online courses.

NZ gaming industry in need of startup companies
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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New Zealand video game industry grows, with 134 new jobs created and revenue of $78.7m in FY2015, according to @nzgda.

Protecting your students, staff and network: The Fortinet way
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber-security is one of the most challenging issues confronting school administrators up and down New Zealand.

VPN technology: Protecting your online life
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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data privacy
Only 1 in 4 safeguard their web privacy with a VPN, amidst rising online data risks, suggests F-Secure's latest insights.

New Apple Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard on the horizon
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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Apple is set to release a new ‘Magic Mouse 2’ and wireless keyboard with Bluetooth 4.2, according to regulatory filings posted to the FCC website.

Wireless Nation launches exclusive Netflix device
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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wireless nation
Wireless Nation launches NightShift, an exclusive Netflix device, to help New Zealand users save time, money and data.

Text Neck: Is your smartphone wrecking your spine?
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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New research shows people hunching over their smartphones is wreaking havoc on their posture, causing significant stress in the cervical spine.

Apple gains market share in slowing smartphone market
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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smartphones
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microsoft
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analyst report
Apple has made up ground on Samsung and Android has faltered in the latest mobile phone report from Gartner - but where is Microsoft?.

Samsung’s first wireless charger 'coming soon'
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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wireless nation
Samsung has released its first fast wireless charging pad in its online US store, stating it's compatible with Qi-enabled devices.

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.

Cloud Distribution signs GoGuardian for Chromebook security
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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cloud distribution
Cloud Distribution allies with GoGuardian to bolster Chromebook security in UK schools, enhancing safe internet use and device management.

Samsung’s soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch set to redefine wearability with a sleek round face and a battery that outlasts rivals. Details emerge ahead of Berlin reveal.

Technology putting greater demands on Kiwi teachers
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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learning
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education
New Zealand teachers face increasing demands with new technologies, changing systems and processes, according to a survey by Warehouse Stationery.

Skype gets more personal on Android
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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google
Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.

Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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university of waikato
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languages
Waikato University computer science student lands fully-paid internship at Google's Sydney office to enhance coding capabilities.

Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.

Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.

Serko expands corporate travelling options with Expedia partnership
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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serko
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expedia
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hotels
Serko enters partnership with Expedia to offer customers the ability to search and book Expedia and Wotif content through Serko Online.

VPN Unlimited 3.0 unveiled
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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KeepSolid has updated VPN Unlimted for Windows with a new UI, additional languages, optimisations, improvements, and minor bug fixes.